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Great Trek Festival | October 26
UBC is excited to announce a new festival that celebrates the tradition of student leadership and advocacy, and recognizes the rich history of the Musqueam people on the lands of the UBC Vancouver campus. Beginning in the fall of 2019, the university will host an annual Great Trek Festival that brings together UBC Vancouver’s diverse campus history.
Fitness Member Appreciation Week
Thank you for being a Member at UBC Recreation! We want to celebrate you as members, so come over to the ARC or SRC for different events, classes and competitions.
Tennis Smash | Register by November 4
Time to bust out the sweatbands and your best Serena Williams serve, Tennis Smash registration is open! This year will feature the same modified match format, where time is crucial and action is guaranteed. Be sure to register early, as space is limited!
15% Off 3-Pack Personal Training Session | October 7-31
This does not require a membership to either gym facility, and gives you a chance to work with our very friendly trainers! Purchase in the ARC or Birdcoop front desk.
Midterm De-Stress Week | November 4-8
All week in the UBC Aquatic Centre we’ll have free programs for UBC Students to take a break from midterms. Have a 30-minute break in between classes? Drop by for some mellow music and colouring in the mezzanine, or relax in the steam room.
UBC’s Largest Spin Class | November 1
Come check-out this free intro to spin where it is all about getting moving and having fun! In addition to spin classes, there will also be many activities outside of spin for those who are not comfortable getting on a bike including a yoga class in the studio.
The Point Blog
League Feature of the Week: Engineering Knights
This week’s Intramural team of the week is the Engineering Knights! They’re an Open Tier 1 team for the Ice Hockey league and today we had the chance to speak to Darien Grace who decided to leave home and make the trek down to UBC a few years ago!
What the Heck is The Great Trek?
Wanting to learn more about UBC's newest tradition the Great Trek? The Great Trek is hosted by UBC Recreational Intramurals in partnership with the Fall Classic. The Student Relay is a race completed in teams of 4, exclusively made up of UBC students, to cover 8k total on UBC's campus. Whether you want run, jog, or walk it we encourage you to wear your Halloween costume! The Festival is on campus as well, where beer, food, and live entertainment will be provided from 10:30am to 3pm. Come out for a unique UBC experience!
Which Doug Mitchell Arena Are You?
Doug Mitchell is the home of UBC REC Intramural’s Todd Ice Hockey League. Which of its beloved rinks are you?