Each year the Sea Cadets hold National competitions in the following disciplines:
5-a-side Football
Combined Regatta (Pulling, Boat handling and Paddlesports)
Drill and Piping
Gibraltar Cup (Best Marine Cadet Detachment Challenge)
National Band - held every 2 years (even numbered years)
Sailing Regatta (Single handed, doubled handed and Windsurfing)
Shooting
Sea Cadet National Competition Calendar 2010-11