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 the GRAND PRIZE of a Heat Hoodie, Pendleton Towel and more!
All participants will need to show their fully vaccinated BC Vaccine Card for participation.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Nov 14 | Nov 15 | Nov 16 | Nov 17 | Nov 18 | Nov 19 | Nov 20 |
| Latin Dance 6-7pm |
Bakiak 3-4:30pm |
Intro to Muay Thai 11-12pm |
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| Nov 21 | Nov 22 | Nov 23 | Nov 24 | Nov 25 | Nov 26 | Nov 27 |
| Cricket 5:30-8:30pm |
Rope Skipping 5:30-6:30pm |
Bhangra Dance Workshop 1-2:30pm Indian Classical Dance 2:30-4pm Latin Dance 6-7pm Badminton 7-10pm |
Soccer 5-7pm |
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| Nov 28 | Nov 29 | Nov 30 | Dec 1 | Dec 2 | Dec 3 | Dec 4 |
| Traditional Indigenous Games 3-5pm |
Basketball 8-10pm |
Latin Dance 6-7pm |
Latin Dance
November 18, November 25, December 2 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Hangar Studio 1
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join Viviana, professional dancer and instructor and the Latin America Students’ Organization (LASO) as they lead Latin Dance classes. They teach salsa, bachata, chachacha, son, among other Latin rhythms. No experience or partner required. Sport shoes recommended.
In person is SOLD OUT – Join virtually through the link below
Bakiak
November 19 3:00-4:30pm
Location: Mezzanine of Gymnasium
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join the Indonesian Students of the Okanagan club as they lead the sport of Bakiak.
Muay Thai
November 20 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Toshido Mixed Martial Arts 360 Spedding Court, Unit#3, Kelowna BC
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join David Lea and Toshido Mixed Martial Arts to learn the art of Muay Thai. Participants are welcome to bring their own gloves and shin pads, but not required. Transportation not included. City Bus Route #8 leaving from UBCO will drop off closest to the location.
Cricket
November 22 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join the Cricket Club as they teach the fundamental skills and the sport of cricket.
Traditional indigenous games
November 29 3-5pm
Location: Nonis Field
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join Nick, UBC Okanagan alumnus, and the Okanagan Nation Alliance Traditional Game Coordinator as he leads traditional Indigenous games. This workshop offers an opportunity for students to learn about Syilx-rooted traditional games. Find out how traditional games were an integral part of ancestral ways of life. Students will learn the history, values and purposes of the games. No experience or equipment required. Dress for the weather and wear gloves.
Rope Skipping Workshop
November 24 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Mezzanine of Gymnasium
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join the Exercise is Medicine Club as they teach skills, activities and tricks during a rope skipping workshop.
Bhangra Dance Workshop
November 25 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Hangar Studio 1
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join the Bhangra club as they lead a Bhangra dance workshop.
Indian Classical Dance
November 25 2:30-4:00pm
Location: Hangar Studio 1
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join the Indian Student Association as they lead a Kathak and Bharatnatyam dance session.
Badminton
November 25 7:00-10:00pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join the Badminton Club to learn the foundational skills and the sport of badminton through a series of fun games.
Soccer
November 26 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Nonis Field
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join in teams of four to six for a soccer game night with the Muslim Students’ Association. Games will be focused on playing for fun. There will be a maximum of 8 teams with games being 30 minutes long.
Basketball
December 1 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Gymnasium
Cost: $5 – registration fees donated back to student club
Join in teams of three for a 3 on 3 basketball game night with the Filipino Student Association scorekeeping the games and Heat Varsity Basketball players officiating. Games will be focused on playing for fun. There will be a maximum of 12 teams with games being 15 minutes long.