Get a Head Start on UBC-V Sports Day!

By agmiu on May 4, 2022

We are excited to see everyone in a few short days. Read on for important information to aid you on the event day, so please make sure to read it in its entirety. If you have questions, please email: sports.day@ubc.ca. 

Preparing for Event Day

  • Make sure you and your teammates have completed the online waiver.
  • Please use share with us any exceptionalities and dietary restrictions so that we can adapt and accommodate for the event:
  • Review the tips and FAQs to get ready for event day – these include suggestions on what to wear, what to bring, and how to maximize your fun!

  • With some activities being outside (pending weather) as well as travel across several locations, teams should consider the weather when dressing for this event. Consider wearing layers so that you can add or remove based on temperature, weather, and activities. Don’t forget a mask, sneakers, and costumes if you want to really express some team spirit!
  • Do you have a colleague or someone exceptional that you want to celebrate? Please share with us and we’ll share these expressions of gratitude during our closing ceremonies!

Event Day Information

Where to find things

  • Check-in – at the UBC Life Building – across from Starbucks. Look for UBC Recreation pop-up flags and staff. 
  • Bag Check – at the UBC Life Building Room 1505 – on the east side of the building
  • Start – MacInnes Family Field
    • Teams that have completed advance check-in may proceed straight to the start area to collect their map and passport here.
    • All teams should go to the start area to check-in with an event staff before beginning their first activity.
  • Activity Areas
    • MacInnes Family Field – weather dependent
      • In the event of rain, activities in this location will be relocated to indoor locations and noted on the activity map.
    • UBC Aquatic Centre – enter through the south east entrance
    • War Memorial Gym
    • UBC Life Building
    • Student Recreation Centre – enter through the north entrance
  • Finish – UBC Life Building main level lobby 
  • Après – Dining area in the east side of the building. Present your event wristbands to redeem for snacks and refreshments.

Activities on MacInnes Family Field are subject to weather and may be relocated in event of rain.

Après 

After you finish, celebrate with your teammates over an assortment of sandwiches and refreshments! There are an assortment of options for dietary restrictions. If you do have a dietary restriction, please indicate that to us in the link above. 

Closing Ceremonies & Awards

Friday, May 6 | 4:30-5:00pm

Join us for the closing ceremonies in the Après area and celebrate a week of fun and physical activity! Draw prizes and team spirit awards will be handed out. 

If you can’t join the festivities in-person, you can also watch the ceremonies via a live feed.

If the link above does not work, please use the link and information below to connect:

Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66256684466?pwd=T1J4NjNobzVwQXcrR1F1UUxYTUNHUT09
Meeting ID: 662 5668 4466 
Passcode: 173503 

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