On the last weekend of April, cadets battled it out once again at the annual Drill and Piping Competition. The best units and detachments were selected from their areas to compete amongst each other to win ‘The National Boxing Cup’ – the trophy given to the best performing area. This year the competition was held at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall and Southern Area were crowned champions after performing exceptionally well in ‘unarmed squad’ classifications.
 
Area Officer for Southern Area, Cdr Trevor Price RN, said: “The military precision, timing and elegance of the displays was inspiring. Certainly the best I have seen during a 30 year career. I am exceptionally proud that Southern Area won the overall competition. I am also very grateful for the time and tremendous effort both cadets and volunteers have all taken to prepare for and attend the competition”.
 
The full results of each category are below:
 

Overall winning area
The National Boxing cup (overall winners) -  SOUTHERN AREA
 

Unarmed squad trophies
Best arena display squad - Southern Area - PORTSMOUTH UNIT
Best Sea Cadets squad commander - Southern Area - PORTSMOUTH UNIT
Best Sea Cadets unarmed squad - Sothern Area - PORTSMOUTH UNIT
 

Sea Cadets armed guard trophies
Best arena display (guard) - South West Area - WESTON-SUPER-MARE UNIT
Best Sea Cadets Guard Commander – North West Area - CITY OF LIVERPOOL UNIT
Best Sea Cadets armed guard – South West Area - WESTON-SUPER-MARE UNIT
 

Royal Marines Cadets armed guard trophies
Best arena display – Eastern Area - HULL RMCD
Best RMC Guard Commander – Eastern Area - HULL RMCD
BEST RMC guard – Eastern Area - HULL RMCD
 

Piping Trophies                
Best individual piping -   Eastern Area - FLITWICK & AMPTHILL UNIT
Best piping team - Eastern Area - FLITWICK & AMPTHILL UNIT
Best Sea Cadets colour party – Southern Area - PORTSMOUTH UNIT