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Smashing Success as Sports Day Moves South

Posted on May 6, 2024

Group of people in costumes at Sports Day

The 14th edition of UBC Vancouver’s Faculty & Staff Sports Day debuted a new South Campus location that introduced new venues like the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, UBC Tennis Centre, Thunderbird Park, and the BodyWorks Fitness Centre. The competitive juices flowed and spirits were high as 136 teams took part in the afternoon event spread out across two different time slots. An après celebration capped things off, providing an opportunity to recognize winners, outstanding participants, and celebrations.

Faculty and staff from a variety of departments and units were represented at the event, with many teams dressed up in costumes or matching apparel. Be sure to check out the photo gallery for some of the very best from the event.

The event was made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers, including 60 event day volunteers from the campus community. Special recognition to UBC Human Resources, UBC Kinesiology, UBC Recreation, and the UBC Wellness Centre for their contributions to bring our community together for a bit of fun!

Awards & Results

Time Slot #1 – 12:00-2:00pm

Competitive Teams
  1. Marine Drive Drizzies | 13 activities completed
  2. Mission Possible | 13 activities completed
  3. UBC HR Warriors | 13 activities completed
Best Spirited Teams
  1. E.W.S.(Facility Energy Water Services)
  2. HR aaagh
  3. Safety Nets

Time Slot #2 – 2:00-4:00pm

Competitive Teams
  1. Merida Labs | 19 activities completed
  2. Sports Day (APSC’s Version) | 17 activities completed
  3. Red Runners | 15 activities completed
Best Spirited Teams
  1. Info Innovators
  2. UBC Execs
  3. Merida Labs

Full Event Results

Team Name Time Slot Spirit Total Activity Total
Active Kids Crew! 12 7 11
Angry Mouse 12 3 8
As per my last email… 12 2 9
Barbaric Cooked Yams 12 7 8
Biggly Boop 12 2 7
CC Crew 12 1 8
Circular Logic 12 7 8
Club Mezz 12 9 11
Computer Science 12 6 9
CSDL 12 5 8
Customer Support 1 12 4 7
Customer Support 2 12 4 7
Dewey Decimators 12 6 7
EdTech Titans 12 2 8
Enigmatic Eventeers 12 5 6
F = ma 12 8 12
Fair Play Fighters 12 4 8
FATeam1 12 4 10
FEWS (Facilities – Energy & Water Services) 12 17 8
Flex Squad 12 3 8
Forever PD 12 6 8
Gnursing Gnomes (2) 12 3 7
Go Sports! 12 4 8
H Arrrrgh! 12 16 11
HRaaay! 12 2 5
Humorous Resources 12 1 6
LFS Cultivators 12 3 12
Lil’ Red Wagon 12 7 8
Marine Drive Drizzies! 12 13 13
Mission: Possible 12 5 13
Mojo Dojo Casa House 12 3 7
Not Fast,   Just Furious 12 11 10
Physical 100: Just Missed the Cut 12 5 8
Raging  Zucchini 12 1 8
Rain or Shine 12 1 3
Rock Solid 12 5 7
Safety Warriors Deux 12 4 9
Safety Warriors Deux 0.5 12 1 9
SciFi 12 4 8
Seahorse squad 12 2 9
SPPH Team #2 12 5 6
SPPH Winners 12 8 11
SPPHontaneous Combustion! 12 5 5
Team A*A*A* 12 6 9
The Brainy Bruisers 12 3 6
The Business Partners 12 4 7
The Motley Crew 12 7 6
The Pharma Phantoms 12 4 8
The Safety Nets 12 14 9
the social deviants 12 6 8
The Tune Squad 12 4 11
The Write Stuff 12 3 7
Tidal Wave 12 9 9
Turbo Turtle 12 2 6
UBC Hiring Solutions 12 4 11
UBC HR Warriors 12 5 13
UBC Studios Creatives 12 3 9
UBC Studios Media 12 1 4
We’re just here for bouncy castles 12 6 7
alumni UBC Step Sisters 2 10 8
ARC and Roll 2 7 11
Artletes 2 3 6
Awesome Crazy Stupendous (ACS) 2 5 7
Bookstore Bandits 2 7 8
Borealis 2 9 11
Cecum and Destroy 2 4 7
CHANpions 2 4 7
CNS Lab 2 0 7
Critically Important Staff 2 7 9
Faculty of Applied Yappers 2 9 8
Far West Dragons 2 9 10
FOMOs 2 11 11
Healthletics 2 4 6
Here for the Food 2 1 4
Hi Five 2 2 10
Info Innovators 2 23 11
Justice Jaguars 2 6 9
Kicking Assets 2 6 7
Lemon Water 2 9 10
Merida Labs 2 15 19
Mus Rattus 2 5 8
NITEP-TEO 2 5 7
Panda-monium 2 5 8
Perfect 4 2 7 8
Psuper Psyched 2 4 5
Red Runners 2 8 15
Sauder Skittles 2 8 8
Sauder Speedsters 2 9 10
Savage Squad 2 8 8
Shiny Epi People 2 5 8
SJC 2 3 8
Sports Day (APSC’s Version) 2 13 17
SPPGA Lightning 2 2 6
The Buzzers 2 7 8
The Contenters 2 2 9
The Interns 2 9 10
The Munies 2 5 9
The Mystery Inc 2 8 12
The Puzzle People 2 5 10
The RHL Unicorns 2 4 8
Theatre Camp Counsellors 2 7 9
TLC 2 11 10
UBC Execs 2 16 11
UILOers 2 6 9
We Got Chemistry 2 4 7
We Just Wanna Have Fun 2 1 4
Wellbeans 2 7 7

 

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Helpful Hints for 2024 Sports Day

Posted on May 2, 2024

Faculty & Staff Sports Day is almost here. Read on to find out about what’s new, what’s changed, and helpful tips for you and your team to have the best possible experience.

Preparing for Event Day

  • A new location – Sports Day is moving to a new south campus location. Use the updated course map to familiarize yourself with key locations or check out the individual facilities for additional details.
  • Attire – The forecast for Sports Day is promising but with some activities occurring outdoors and travel required between buildings, please consider the weather conditions.
    • Layers of clothing that can be added or removed
    • Sunscreen & costumes are also highly recommended
  • Travel light – A bag check is available after your event day check-in, so we encourage teams to combine their belongings. During the event, we recommend carrying:
    • At least one phone or mobile device per team
    • A reusable water bottle to stay hydrated – water stations are located throughout the event course
    • NOTE: UBC Card or other photo ID is required for event day check-in, but not during the activity portion of Sports Day
  • Make a plan – Review this year’s list of activities – be sure to check out the various locations and activity levels. Use this information to plan out an adventure that will work best for you and your teammates.

Activity adaptation & modifications – In addition to varying levels of physical activity for each station, activity leaders are trained to provide adaptations and/or modifications so that an activity is fun, empowering, and comfortable for everyone. If you or a teammate does not wish to participate in an activity, there is no requirement to take part.

Event Day Check-In

Friday, May 3 | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre – Wesbrook Mall Entrance

  • UBC Card or other photo ID is required for each team member to complete check-in
  • Check-in is available up to one hour prior to the scheduled start time of each session:
    • Time slot #1: 12:00-2:00pm – Check-in available starting at 11:00am
    • Time slot #2: 2:00-4:00pm – Check-in available starting at 1:00pm
  • Please plan to arrive for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your desired start time. Allot additional time if:
    • A member of your team has not completed their online waiver
    • Adding a new member to your team
  • At check-in, each team will receive the following items:
    • Wristbands for each team member – please ensure these are worn until you’ve reached the après portion of the event
    • Activity passport – track your progress both for competition and the best spirited teams
  • After check-in, teams may proceed to the start area on their own or be escorted by a marshal five minutes prior to the start of each time slot.

Waiver Reminder

All participants must complete a waiver prior to participating in Sports Day. If you or a team member have not completed the online waiver, please do so before event check-in to expedite the process.

Event Day Information

UBC Vancouver’s Sports Day is moving to a south campus location, so be prepared for activities at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Thunderbird Park, the UBC Tennis Centre, and UBC BodyWorks Fitness Centre. Check out the full event map overview, including recommended paths of travel, accessible entryways, hydration stations, and more!

Important Locations

Competition Format

  • Competitive Teams: Complete as many activities as possible within the 1.5-hour timeslot. Teams must hand in their passport at the finish line before the deadline for each respective time slot:
    • Passport deadline for time slot #1: 1:30pm
    • Passport deadline for time slot #2: 3:30pm
  • Just-for-Fun Teams: Have fun! Complete as few or as many activities as you want, but be sure to cross the finish line by 1:30pm or 3:30pm.
  • Spirit Award: All teams are eligible for the Spirit Award, so rock your best costumes, cheer loudly, and have fun! Staff will award stickers to help determine the Spirit Award winners.

Activity Details & Rules

Check out the full list of activities to make the most of your Sports Day experience! All activity leaders will be prepared with modifications for their activity to ensure that all activities are accessible for everyone. Or you may opt out of any activity that you don’t feel comfortable participating in.

Health & Safety

If you or a member of your team is feeling unwell, please do not attend Faculty & Staff Sports Day. Teams may replace a team member or activities can be adapted to accommodate persons unable to participate due to illness.

FAQs

How do I add someone to our team or replace a member of our team?

Additional team members or replacements can be added during the event day check-in. New team members must provide a UBC employee ID and complete the waiver in order to participate. Please arrive early if you require any roster adjustments.

No further action is required if a team member is no longer participating.

My team is no longer able to participate, what should I do?

Please email sports.day@ubc.ca to remove your team from the schedule.

What do I do if I or my team shows up late?

Please ensure that you visit the event check-in – our staff will get you out on course as quickly as possible, but we do require that all individuals check-in prior to participating. Please note that late arrival will affect the available time for activities as the course is only open for 1.5 hours.

Are accommodations available for any of the activities?

Accommodations and adaptations can be made for most aspects of the Sports Day program. When completing the online waiver, there is a prompt to share additional information that will aid staff in providing an inclusive experience including activity modifications, dietary adjustments, and accessibility measures. Activity leaders and staff are trained to provide adaptations or modifications based on these requests.If you have additional requests or concerns, please email sports.day@ubc.ca.