Faculty and Staff Sports Day

Faculty and Staff Sports Day is an annual event—hosted by UBC Okanagan’s Human Resources and Recreation—to encourage a healthy workplace at UBC Okanagan.

Department teams bring out their creative sides by dressing in costumes while competing in a variety of physical and intellectual challenges, team-building activities and fun!

IN-PERSON

Friday, May 3, 2024

The annual Faculty and Staff Sports Day is back and returning in person for an afternoon of inclusive and fun activities, hosted by UBC Human Resources and Recreation. Department teams will compete in a variety of physical and intellectual challenges, team building, and fun!

Whether you want to participate as an office, department, group of colleagues or an individual, there is an activity designed for everyone. Teams of 4-6 individuals will be asked to compete in various challenges. Socialize with team members and fellow faculty and staff at the beer gardens and food vendors available throughout the event.

Registration for 2024 is now closed.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are essential in making this event a success. If you are able to help, please sign up below and we will be in contact with you to confirm.

We appreciate your support!

Registration for 2024 is now closed.

Take a look back

Revisit the fun and excitement of Faculty and Staff Sports Day. Get an inside scoop on some of the past activities and challenges, or source some inspiration for team outfits.

A great time was had by all at the 14th edition of UBC Okanagan Faculty and Staff Sports Day. 50 teams and over 300 faculty, staff and graduate students were represented at the event, enjoying the games and gathering afterwards to celebrate.

A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this favorite culture-building event a smashing success.

Top Scoring Team: Barbies … and Just Adam (University Relations)
Best Dressed Team: The Degree Navigators
Most Spirited Team: Vocal Proclaimers of Random Intelligence (VPRI)

UBCO Human Resources and Recreation & Athletics look forward to seeing you in 2025!

With 51 teams and just over 300 participants and volunteers, 2023 saw the biggest Sports Day yet.

Top Scoring Team: Cool Beans (Global Engagement Office)
Best Dressed Team: Cash Cows (Parking Services)
Most Spirited Team: Health Angels (Student Wellness)

Staff and Faculty Sports Day returned on May 6 with over 40 teams and more than 200 participants taking part in the event.

Top Scoring Team: Globe Trekkers 1
Best Dressed Team: BMR Lab
Most Spirited Team: Health Angels