Currently at
the moment TS Sturdy are having a recruitment drive. We have a number of spaces
available for boys and girls aged 8 years and above. If your bored at home or
would like your child to try new things which can
be exciting and challenging activities then please contact us.
Recruiting
Now
New Recruits
Our Waiting List below works as
follows:
Cadets that are under the joining
age (8) can be placed on our waiting list. Once the child turns 8, they will
then be allowed to join.
Note: If
the ship is full to capacity then we may have to keep the child on the waiting
list until a space becomes available.
This list works, that when a child reaches the
sufficient age, the parent of that child will be contacted by an
Officer to see if they would like to join.
To join our waiting list, please use the
Contact Form
and supply the
cadet's name(s) and contact telephone number.
Questions and Answers
Cadets
Q: This seems
interesting and I would like to give it a try, but I don't have any knowledge of
the NTC or Naval Seamanship. Do I need to worry?
A: No you don't need to
worry. You will be taught everything you need to know.
Q: I like the look of the NTC, but do I have to do every
activity?
A: We will not force you to do any activity you do not like. We
will encourage you to have a go first though if you've never tried it before.
You may find you love it after a few goes!
Q: Can I just join the
band?
A: No, you must attend all deck nights on a Wednesday night before
joining the band.
Q: Can I join but not attend every week?
A: Not
usually, as we like the cadets to show the same dedication and loyalty as the
rest of the Ship's Company. However, alternative arrangements can be discussed
to deal with any temporary problems that may arise.
Q: Do I have to wear
the uniform?
A: Yes, we expect all cadets and officers of the NTC to wear
their uniforms with pride.
Adults
Q: Are there any checks you run
when I join?
A: Yes. When you join you will be asked to provide two referees
and we will run a full CRB Police check on you. You will not be allowed to work
unsupervised with the cadets until these checks have been cleared.
Q: Do
I get paid to do this?
A: No, all NTC personnel are unpaid
volunteers.
Q: Do I have to wear a uniform?
A: You do if you join as an officer, but as a committee
member you do not.