1 WEST MONTREAL WINS THE 2026 RMR AFFILIATED UNIT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

February 24, 2026
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Cadets from all four affiliated cadet units gather for a group photo at the 3rd Annual RMR Affiliated Unit Basketball Tournament held at the Royal Montreal Regiment on February 14, 2026. Photo credit: OCdt Elizabeth Breuner.

Article written by: Lieutenant(Navy) John Wylie, CD, Unit Public Affairs Representative, Montreal West Training Zone

Westmount, Quebec – 24 February 2026: On Saturday, February 14, 2026, cadets from all four affiliated units of the Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR) competed against each other at the 2026 Annual RMR Affiliated Unit Basketball Tournament.

Hosted this year by 588 Eric Simms Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps (RCACS), the tournament brought teams together for a day of high‑intensity, fast‑paced basketball. Each match consisted of 7‑minute half‑court games, a format that kept the action continuous and demanded quick thinking, endurance, and strong teamwork from every participant.

Tournament champions from 1 West Montreal Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron at the 3rd Annual RMR Affiliated Unit Basketball Tournament held at the Royal Montreal Regiment on February 14, 2026. Photo credit: OCdt Elizabeth Breuner.

At the end of the competition, 1 West Montreal RCACS emerged as the tournament champions. The tournament once again demonstrated the strong relationships between the RMR’s affiliated cadet units and highlighted the value of sports in promoting teamwork, leadership, and resilience among youth.

LCol (ret’d) Robinson presents the tournament trophy to the team captain, Cadet Sergeant  Curtis Yu, from 1 West Montreal Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron at the 3rd Annual RMR Affiliated Unit Basketball Tournament held at the Royal Montreal Regiment on February 14, 2026. Photo credit: OCdt Elizabeth Breuner.

Adding to the professionalism of the event, LCol (ret’d) Colin Robinson, former Commanding Officer and Honorary Colonel of The Royal Montreal Regiment, volunteered as Score Director and Timekeeper. His sons, Jack and Charlie, refereed the tournament. Colonel Robinson’s presence and active involvement provided a meaningful connection to the Regiment’s history and ongoing support of its affiliated cadet units.

The Canadian Cadet Program delivered in partnership by the Department of National Defence and the Navy, Army and Air Cadet Leagues of Canada, encourages youth aged 12 to 18 years of age to develop skills in leadership, citizenship, and community service.

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