Intercultural Sport Series

  • UBCO 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.

    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 2 at the UBCO Heat Men’s and Women’s Basketball games

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4
Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11
Bollywood Dance Workshop

6-7:30pm

Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18
Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25
Taekwondo

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Fencing

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Basketball

5:30 – 8 pm

Karate

1:00 -2:30 pm

Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2
Bhangra Dance

4 – 5:30 pm

Taekwondo

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Semi-Classical Dance Workshop

6 – 7:30 pm

Badminton

5 – 7 pm

Closing Ceremonies

5:00 – 7:00 pm

 

 

Activity descriptions and registration

 

Bollywood Dance Workshop

Monday, November 6, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location: Hangar Studio 1

Cost: $5

Join the Parindey Dance Club for a Bollywood/HipHop Fusion Dance Workshop! We’ll be providing beverages and snacks at the door for everyone.

REGISTER

 

taekwondo workshop

Sunday, November 19 &26, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Location: Hangar Studio 1

Cost: $5 per session

Come join the Taekwondo Club this November for two action-packed, adrenaline-fueled sessions! Whether you’re a prodigy or just starting your martial arts journey, this session is perfect for anyone wanting to learn self-defense, de-stress from academics, and make new friends. Join one or both sessions!

Don’t forget to bring your water bottle, wear a comfortable workout attire!

Register for November 19   Register for November 26

 

Fencing

Wednesday, November 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Location: Hangar Mezzanine (along upstairs walking track)

Cost: $5

Come join the Student Fencing Club this November for an action packed fencing workshop! Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic fencing skills and technique. No prior experience or equipment required.

Participants will need gym shoes, exercise clothing (including long pants) and a water bottle.

Register Here

 

Basketball

Thursday, November 23, 5:30 – 8:00 pm

Location: Gymnasium (South Court)

Cost: $5

Join the Filipino Student Association for a 4 on 4 basketball game night. Games will be focused on playing for fun. There will be a maximum of 12 teams with games being 8 minutes long. Teams will be determined on the day of the event. The first basketball games will begin at 6pm, so be sure to arrive at 5:30 to check-in and form your teams!

REGISTER

 

Karate Workshop

Saturday, November 25, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Location: Hangar Studio 1

Cost: $5

Join the Japanese Culture Club as they lead a karate workshop. Participants will have an opportunity to learn basic karate skills. No prior experience required.

REGISTER 

Bhangra Dance Workshop

Sunday, November 26, 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Location: Hangar Studio 1

Cost: $5

Join the Bhangra Club for a Bhangra Dance Workshop! Bhangra is a folk dance of Punjab and it’s a dance performed to express joy and pride on auspicious occasions like weddings, harvest festivals, etc. Through this event the Bhangra club wants to show everybody this glorious culture!

Register

 

Semi-Classical Dance Workshop

Monday, November 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location: Hangar Studio 1

Cost: $5

Join the Parindey Dance Club for a Semi-Classical Dance Workshop! Semi-classical dance is a fusion of Indian classical dance and folk dance. It’s less complex than most sophisticated classical dance forms. We’ll be providing beverages and snacks at the door for everyone.

Register

 

Badminton

badminton

Wednesday, November 29, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Location: Gymnasium (North Court)

Cost: $5

Join the Asian Student Association to learn the foundational skills for the sport of badminton through a series of fun games. No prior experience required!

Register