NCR Cadet Competition
The North Central Region Cadet Competition is a traditional display of precision, excellence, and discipline. Color guards from around NCR travel to compete for the title of North Central Region Color Guard. From practical indoor presentations to highly standardized outdoor ceremonies, the cadet competition is designed to select the only the best of the best.
2025 North Central Region Cadet Competition
Dates: May 9-11, 2025
Location: Salina, Kansas
Arrival Time: 1800 Friday, May 9th
Activity Director: Capt. Jennifer Kluzak (jkluzak@mncap.org)
Deputy Director for Operations: Capt. Cally Jacobson (cjacobson@mncap.org)
Deputy Director for Support: Maj. Nik Vivier (nvivier@mncap.org)
Reference Manual in Use: CAPP 60-75
Staff Applications: March 15th - March 31st
Staff Application: Application Link: Go HERE (Staff Application link opens March 15th and closes March 31st)
Team Registration Available: April 10th – April 21st
Team Registration: Registration Link: Go HERE (Team Registration link opens April 10th and closes April 21st)
Team Requirements
Wings should attempt to host a wing competition and send their top two teams from that competition. A team comprises of the following:
- Two Senior Escorts
- Cadet Team Commander
- Five Team Members
Included Events
- Indoor posting of the colors
- Outdoor posting of the colors
- Standard Drill
o Color Guard Standard Drill
o Element Standard Drill
- Team Leadership Problem
- Pre-Competition Service Project
- Uniform
o Uniform Preparation
o Uniform Spot Inspection
- Cadet Physical Fitness Test
- Impromptu Speech
- Aero Build
- Panel Quiz
Required Forms
Upon check-in, please ensure you have the following form and documentation for each cadet.
- CAPF 60-80
- CAPF 160(I)
- CAPF 161
- CAPF 163
