Intercultural Sport Series
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Recreation, Indigenous Programs & Services, and the Global Engagement Office, together with SUO Clubs and community partners are teaming up to offer a series of cultural sport events that welcome domestic and international students to participate in and learn about intercultural sports. Students will be able to individually register for as many events as they wish to learn the foundational skills of these sports while having fun with their friends and creating new ones. No experience or equipment required for any event.
Students are encouraged to attend two or more events to expand their knowledge and experience and to automatically be entered to win GRAND PRIZES! There will also be a Closing Ceremonies for the series on Saturday, December 3rd at UBCO Athletics and Recreation.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Nov 1 | Nov 2 | Nov 3 | Nov 4 | Nov 5 | ||
| Bollywood Dance Workshop 6-7:30PM | ||||||
| Nov 13 | Nov 14 | Nov 15 | Nov 16 | Nov 17 | Nov 18 | Nov 19 |
| Pow Wow Dance Class 3-5PM Bhangra Dance Workshop 5-6PM | ||||||
| Nov 20 | Nov 21 | Nov 22 | Nov 23 | Nov 24 | Nov 25 | Nov 26 |
| Volleyball 5-8PM | Futsal 7:30-9:30PM | |||||
| Nov 27 | Nov 28 | Nov 29 | Nov 30 | Dec 1 | Dec 2 | Dec 3 |
| Karate Workshop 1-2:30PM Kickball 4-6PM Basketball 6-8PM | Badminton 6-7:30PM Cricket 8-10PM |
bollywood Dance workshop
November 1 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Hangar Studio 1
Cost: $5
Join the Indian Student Association as they lead a Bollywood dance workshop. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to participate!
Pow Wow Dance Class
Date: November 16 3-5PM
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $5
Join UBCO Indigenous Programs and Services for a Pow Wow Dance Class. Shayla Raine (UBCO Human Kinetics student) is a Nehiyaw Iskwew (Plains Cree Woman) from Treaty Six who will run this Pow Wow Dance class for the Fancy Shawl category. She danced old-style Jingle from as a child and teenager and switched to old-style Fancy Shawl as an adult. The Fancy Shawl dance is meant to imitate a butterfly. It is known to be fast-paced with spins and twirls and matching footwork on both feet. All students are welcome to join this class to learn more about this category of dance and no prior experience is required.
Bhangra Dance Workshop
November 16 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Hangar Studio 1
Cost: $5
Join the Bhangra Club as they lead a Bhangra dance workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to learn new moves. No prior experience required.
volleyball
Date: November 20 5-8PM
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $20 per team
Join the Arabs Student club as they lead a volleyball game night. Participants will get a chance to play a small series of volleyball games. Each team will be guaranteed three 15-minute games. There are 8 team spots for this event.
Futsal
EVENT NOW FULL
November 24 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $20 per team
Join the Muslim Student Association as they lead a futsal game night. Games will be focused on having fun and each team will be guaranteed two 20-minute games. There are 6 team spots for this event.
Kickball
November 27 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $20 per team
Join the Exercise is Medicine Club as they host a kickball game day. Each team will be guaranteed two 20-minute games. There are 6 team spots for this event.
karate workshop
November 27 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Hangar Studio 1
Cost: $5
Join the Japanese Culture Club and Karate Club as they lead a karate workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to learn basic karate skills. No prior experience required.
Basketball
November 27 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $15 per team
Join in teams of three for a 3 on 3 basketball game night with the Filipino Student Association. Games will be focused on playing for fun. There will be a maximum of 12 teams with games being 15 minutes long.
Badminton
Date: November 30 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $5
Join the Hong Kong Student Club to learn the foundational skills and the sport of badminton through a series of fun games. No prior experience required.
Cricket
November 30 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $5
Join the Cricket Club as they teach the fundamental skills and the sport of cricket. No prior experience required.