Description

The Annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day returns for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and light-hearted competition, hosted by Human Resources and Recreation. This event is designed to bring colleagues together in an inclusive environment that prioritizes fun, teamwork, and campus community.

All UBC faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome to join.
What to expect: Participants will join teams of 4-6 to rotate through a variety of activity stations between 1:00-3:00pm. Participation in all stations is optional. Activities will include a mix of:

• low to moderate intensity physical challenges
• light strategy and problem solving tasks
• team building games designed for laughter and collaboration

No prior experience or athletic ability is required. Activities are designed to be approachable and adaptable for different comfort and ability levels. Participants are encouraged to engage at a level that feels right for them. Spectators and enthuasistic supporters are also welcome.
Closing ceremonies will take place from 3:00-3:30pm
Participation Options:

• Register as a department or office team
• Form a team with colleagues
• Register individually and we will match you with a team

Teams are encouraged to bring creative (and respectful) team names. Costumes are optional and welcome - there is a prize for Best Dressed Team.
Event Schedule - Friday, May 1st

• Light Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm
• Opening Ceremonies: 1:00pm
• Activity Rotation: 1:10-3:00pm
• Closing Ceremonies: 3:00-3:30pm

Location details and activity maps will be provided on the Sports Day webpage prior to the event. A rainy weather plan to move activities indoors does exist and will be communicated upon the day of the event.
What is provided: light lunch and refreshments, all equipment for activities, structured activity facilitation
What to bring: comfortable clothing and footwear for indoor/outdoor activities, water bottle, hat and sunscreen, team spirit!
Accessibility & AccomodationsWe are committed to creating a welcoming and accessible event experience. If you have accessiblity or accomodation requests, please contact recreation.okanagan@ubc.ca in advance so we can support your participation.
Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteers play an important role in making this event a success. If you are interested in supporting activity stations or event logistics, please sign up and our team will follow up with details. Learn more about volunteering here!
Registration SupportIf you experience difficulty registering, please visit the Customer Service Desk in the lower lobby of the Gymnasium or call 250-807-9200.
If team registration is full, please email recreation.okanagan@ubc.ca so your team can be added to the waitlist!

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Registration Process:1) Team Captain registers team and creates team password. Please ensure team name is respectful and inclusive.2) Captains must then encourage EACH team member to use the password to join their team online and complete the participant waiver. *All team members MUST be registered by April 27.

Location

UBC Okanagan Gymnasium, Hangar Studios, Nonis Field and other on campus locations nearby