Challenges
With challenges taking place all day on Back the 'Birds, there are multiple opportunities to amplify your gift. Your donation on September 17 could help your favourite team or cause win an Overall Challenge, or a Time Based Challenge. And don't forget to check out your favourite team or cause pages to find other challenges to make your gift go further.
Only gifts made via the backthebirds.ubc.ca website on September 17, 2024, are eligible for challenges. Please note that for each Back the ‘Birds Challenge, only one gift per donor per team will be counted. All times listed are Pacific Daylight Savings Time.
Overall Challenges
Challenge
Challenge Description
Award
Timeframe
The G.O.A.T. Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most donors on September 17 will receive $2,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$2,000
September 17
The Alumni Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most UBC alumni donors on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
$1,000
September 17
The Veteran Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most donors who also donated to Back the 'Birds 2023 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
September 17
The Season Ticket Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most donors who sign up for a monthly gift of $10 or more on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
September 17
The Superfan Bonus
Give online to two or more Back the 'Birds teams or causes on September 17 and you could be selected to unlock an extra $500 for one of your areas of support
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative
$500
September 17
The All-Canadian Bonus
To celebrate UBC's remarkable 222 Academic All-Canadian student-athletes from this past season, the 222nd donor on September 17 will receive $500 for their team or cause
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Field Hockey
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Field Hockey
$500
September 17
The Thunderbird Olympic Bonus
In honour of the 66 all-time medals won by T-Bird athletes and alumni at the Olympic Games, the 660th donor on September 17 will receive $500 for their team or cause
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Field Hockey
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Field Hockey
$500
September 17
The Promo Code Challenge
Did you receive a postcard about Back the 'Birds? If so, enter the promo code provided for a chance to unlock extra funds for your favourite team. The team that receives the most donations using the promo code on September 17 will receive $500. Only one promo code per donor, per team will be counted towards this challenge
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$500
September 17
Timed Challenges
Challenge
Challenge Description
Award
Timeframe
The Opener Bonus
Someone has to open the scoring! The team or cause that receives the first donation on September 17 will receive $500
Challenge Unlocked by - Men's Volleyball
Challenge Unlocked by - Men's Volleyball
$500
September 17
The Warm-Up Challenge
All teams and causes supported by at least two donors before 8:00 am on September 17 will receive $250
Challenge Unlocked by - Baseball, Women's Basketball, Cross Country and Track & Field, Men's Field Hockey, Women's Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Sport Science and Sport Medicine Team, Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative
Challenge Unlocked by - Baseball, Women's Basketball, Cross Country and Track & Field, Men's Field Hockey, Women's Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Sport Science and Sport Medicine Team, Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative
$250
12-8 am
The Early Lead Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most donors who give $25 or more from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
8-9 am
The Front Office Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most UBC faculty or staff donors who give using their @ubc.ca email address from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on September 17 will receive $500
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative
Challenge Unlocked by - Thunderbird Mental Health Initiative
$500
9-10 am
The Huddle Up Challenge
The team or cause that receives the most gifts of $100 or more from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
$1,000
10-11 am
The Marilyn Pomfret Challenge
The women's team supported by the most donors from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
11 am-12 pm
The Halftime Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
12-1 pm
The Bus Phillips Challenge
The men's team supported by the most donors from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Men's Volleyball
Challenge Unlocked by - Men's Volleyball
$1,000
1-2 pm
The MVP Bonus
The team or cause that receives the largest gift from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
$1,000
2-3 pm
The Dynamic Duo Challenge
Stronger together! Some of our varsity programs are working together to fundraise for both their men's and women's teams. The program supported by the most donors from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Eligible programs: Cross Country & Track and Field, Golf, Rowing and Swimming
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
Eligible programs: Cross Country & Track and Field, Golf, Rowing and Swimming
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
$1,000
3-4 pm
The Comeback Challenge
The team or cause that receives the most gifts of $40 or more from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
4-5 pm
The Sideline Supporters Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most parents of UBC students from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
5-6 pm
The Home Stretch Challenge
The team or cause supported by the most donors who give $5 or more from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on September 17 will receive $1,000
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked by - Women's Soccer
$1,000
6-8 pm
The Buzzer Beater Bonus
Your final shot! The team or cause that receives the last gift on September 17 will receive $500
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
Challenge Unlocked by - Cross Country and Track & Field
$500
September 17
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