Moreover, to give the Gentleman Cadets an opportunity to engage in creative and artistic pursuits during leisure, many hobby clubs have been devised to encourage them to participate in creative activities of their choice and liking. Additionally, they serve to provide a break from the grinding routine of the tough military training while aiding the Gentleman Cadets in honing their skills in their areas of interest.

GOLF

The Golf club provides an opportunity to budding golfers to practice and learn the Golf skills. The usual enthusiasm of the beginners and the presence of the keen golfers have always kept the golf course busy with activity.

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COMPUTER  APPLICATION & IT

In a techno savvy world, it becomes very important to acquaint all Gentleman Cadets with not only computer fundamentals but also to get the know-how of the latest IT advancements, Networking and Cyber threat and their vulnerabilities. Familiarization in these aspects is an integral part of club activities and cyber club provides wings to innovative and creative thoughts of the Gentleman Cadets. A dedicated Cyber Lab has been established for Gentleman Cadets to hone their skills in the domain of Cyber security.

RIDING

Equitation is a club activity in OTA Polo. The cadets are imparted training in fundamentals of riding, advanced training in obstacle courses, tent pegging and elementary jumping.

SKILL AT ARMS

The club provides an opportunity to the cadets to hone their marksmanship skills. The cadets are given adequate practice in firing in an indoor skeet shooting range.

MUSIC & DRAMATICS

Cadence, the Music Club of OTA, is one of the most vigorous and vibrant club here. Cadence means The Flow of Rhythms, which is separated or detached from its neighbours by a silence. The Gentleman Cadets are given an exposure to various percussion and string instruments like Guitars, Keyboard, Congo, Drums, Cajun, Mouth organ and table in the club acting as a recreational facility enhancing the musical skills of the Gentleman Cadets. Further the Gentleman Cadets are trained and guided for participating in the end of term activities. The club is dedicated for the promotion of the musical skills of the Gentleman Cadets and serves as a platform to showcase and express their talent or a prospect of learning a new instrument altogether.

PT & GYMNASTICS

PT & Gymnastics club is conducted to give a platform for Gentleman Cadets to learn and practice basic Gymnastics and help them to appear in the higher tests. A systematic and scientific approach of Physical training and Gymnastics skill training is imparted. Different type of skills in Floor ex and Vault is given and the Gentleman Cadets have shown improvement in their performance. It helps the Gentleman Cadets to gain more confidence to pursue their training in the Academy and also develop higher fitness abilities like strength, speed, endurance, flexibility and co-ordination.

SQUASH & TENNIS

The tennis and squash club of OTA, Gaya has young, bright and most energetic Gentlemen Cadets having players who are skillful in playing both socially and competitively during the club days. The tennis and squash club continues to go from strength to strength, providing the opportunity to learn and improve the skill focusing on the development of each GC in the sport and their ability to become a better player. The club had an overall aim to support and groom the young talent of the academy allowing them to grow as a confident and talented sportsperson.

CREATIVE ARTS

Arts Club is conducted to give an opportunity to the Gentlemen Cadets to learn the fundamentals of Drawing and Painting techniques. This enables them to begin their artistic journey along with professional life. As part of the Arts Club, all the Gentlemen Cadets are encouraged to create their own masterpieces under the guidance of an artist who is an instructor by profession. The best of the paintings are exhibited during the End of Term Arts Exhibition to mark the culmination of the Club activity during the term.

CYCLING

Cycling club is conducted to improve upon the stamina & endurance of Gentleman Cadets with an aim to train Gentleman Cadets for participating in various cycling hikes adventurous races in future. It improves the cardiovascular fitness, increases muscle str, flexibility and joint mobility, decreases body fat levels and stress levels of Gentleman Cadets.