
About Us
Our History and Our Mission
History
The latter part of the 19th century saw rapid expansion and development of the British Empire and, with it, the dependence on ocean shipping routes for its trade and defense. Concerns as to the adequacy of the Royal Navy in that day to defend the widely separated components of the empire and their essential shipping gave rise to the formation in Britain in 1895 of a society with the primary aim of ensuring an adequate naval defense. This was the Navy League, organized with local branches in towns and cities and drawing support from all walks of life but focused on the interests of ocean trade and naval defense.
The objectives of the League have changed very little in the intervening years. Although some alteration to wording has been necessary to align them with present day usage. The League still seeks to promote knowledge and support for our maritime interests including the advancement of knowledge in this field through youth training programs.Objectives
The primary aim of the Navy League is to promote, organize, sponsor, support and encourage the education and training of the youth of the country through Cadet movements and other youth groups with a maritime orientation and through the provision of recreational opportunities and training, to promote the physical and mental fitness of youth participating in the Cadet program.
Focus
We focus on teaching the principals of the three "ships" - citizenship, leadership, and seamanship.
Our corps' namesake
Officers
Meet the Officers of NLCC Admiral Rayner,
all of whom are volunteers, have been screened through the Navy of League of Canada,
and are dedicated teachers at the Corps level fostering our future leaders
“I'm thrilled to be the Commanding Officer of this amazing group of staff and cadets.”
— Lt (NL) Tara Amell, Commanding Officer
“XO because "cadet whisperer" isn't an official position.”
— ASLt (NL) Chris Shortt, Executive Officer
“I'm an AdminO, not a magician, but I can see why you might be confused.”
— CI Kelly Macintyre, Admin
“Without music, life would Bb.”
— SLt (NL) Allen Day, Training & Band Officer
“Drumline is the heartbeat of the band.”
— Mid (NL) Mari Chambers, Asst Band Officer
“This one time at Captain Jackson...”
— Mid (NL) Jordan Lang, Drill Officer (on loan from RH Falls)
“Stop moving!”
— ASLt (NL) Hailey Livingstone, Photographer
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