Events

Royals Rock the Sun Run

More than 50,000 people surged down West Georgia Street under clear blue skies in the 26th annual Vancouver Sun Run on Sunday, marking a flawless Mother's Day morning.

A sea of white-shirted runners sang and danced their way to the downtown staging area while waiting anxiously for the race to get under way. Douglas College team of 32 participants included students, faculty & staff from DL & NW campuses. Roary, the Douglas College mascot, was in attendance cheering the team accompanied by student volunteers. After the race, students gathered for refreshing fruit smoothies at Jugo Juice. Look out for our next run this summer!!

Leadership Retreat group vows to 'transform student life at Douglas' next year!

Twenty-seven student leaders were chosen by the Centre for Campus Life from over 40 applicants to attend the first annual Campus Life Student Leadership Retreat at Zajac Ranch this past weekend where they were joined by 30 student ambassadors and staff from ONS. Students representing most departments on campus arrived at the ranch on Friday afternoon not knowing what to expect, or who their fellow participants were. For 48 hours the Campus Life staff, along with two guest speakers, took students on a series of experiential learning activities and workshops that as one student put it 'has given me skills and confidence that I will use for the rest of my life.' Friday and Saturday sessions focused on teamwork, self-assessments and values, trust, communication, reflective leadership, conflict resolution and problem solving, among others. On Sunday, the Campus Life Leaders teamed up with the Student Ambassador group to change the face of campus life at Douglas. The ideas and plans....amazing! Get ready for what is sure be the most exciting year ever at Douglas College. Want to get involved in this exciting and dynamic group? Contact Scott at the Centre for Campus life at dauphinees@douglas.bc.ca

Royals Rumble Tournament Details

Less than 24 hours till the Rumble begins! Peep the competition's roster or check on your teams schedule.

Student Engagement & Leadership Retreat

The Centre for Campus Life is proud to host the 1st Annual Student Engagement and Leadership Retreat. The event will bring together students who are interested in making a difference on campus at Douglas College. During this weekend-long workshop, students will have the opportunity to participate in team building, leadership and outdoor activities as well as discuss and plan student engagement activities for the 2010 –2011 year.

The weekend will be facilitated by the Centre for Campus Life staff and take place at Camp Zajac, which is located on the beautiful Stave Lake in Mission, BC. All transportation, lodging, activities and all meals will be covered and space will be limited to 24 students. The retreat will begin on the afternoon of the 23rduntil the evening of the 25th.

Application deadline is April 9th, 2010. Download the application.

Royals Rumble

You won't want to miss the biggest REC event of the year. For 3 hours of mayhem on April 7th, your team of 7-10 students or staff will be in for an afternoon of sports that you won't forget. Teams will play a mini-tournament in 3 sports (basketball, volleyball, Indoor Soccer) and the best overall team will have bragging rights until next year. Great prizes for the winners and best team outfits will be awarded.

Tournament Details

• What: 3-sport intramural competition in basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer
• Who: All Douglas students and staff. Teams of 7-10. Minimum of 2 females playing at all times.
• When: Wednesday April 7th, from 4:00pm-7:00pm
• Where: New West Campus Gym
• Have questions or want to help out? Contact Khalid at 604-527-5005 or ahmedk@douglas.bc.ca

So, what are you waiting for? Register your team today and test your skills versus the rest of the college. See you there!

Can You Dig It?!?

Get your team together and come out for the first ever Douglas College Beach Volleyball Festival at David Lam! On March 31st, teams of 3-5 will head across the street from David Lam to the Town Centre Park Volleyball Courts for an afternoon of fun. All teams are allowed one player who is not a student and must have at least one female playing at all times.

Tournament Details

• What: Can you dig it? 3-on-3 Beach Volleyball Festival
• Who: YOU!! Teams of 3-5 players. Team must have a minimum of one female player on the court.
• When: Wednesday, March 31st from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
• Where: Town Centre Park Beach Volleyball Courts (across the street from David Lam)
• Have questions or want to help out? Contact Scott at 604-777-6355 or dauphinees@douglas.bc.ca

Sign up today to reserve a spot in the tournament, as space will be limited. There will be great prizes and snacks, so call your friends and get a team together now!! 

Need Some Help Training?

Sun Running Clinics: Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner, the Douglas College Running Club coach Besnik Mece and club members want you to come join their weekly Sun Run preparation clinics. Running Club coaches will help you design a running schedule that meets your fitness level and personal goals. Come join the group, meet new people, and get fit.

• David Lam Campus: Thursdays at 4:30pm. Meet in the DLC atrium.
• New West Campus: Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Meet at NW Fitness Centre

Sun Run Prep Course: An introduction to Strengthening, Stretching, Preventing Injury and Nutrition: Sport Science Lab Instructor and Fitness Certification Instructor Mark Dowler is offering his expert advice on the following topics:

• Common strength training myths rated to running
• Specific exercises to improve running efficiency, bilateral balance, rhythm, and reduce risk of injury
• Stretching techniques to improve stride length and reduce risk of injury
• Running nutrition tips


• David Lam Campus: Thursday March 11 & Tuesday March 16 @ 4:30pm. Meet in the DLC atrium.
• New West Campus: Wednesday March 10 & 17 @ 4:30pm. Meet in the NW Fitness Centre.

For more information please contact Khalid Ahmed at 604-527-5005 or ahmedk@douglas.bc.ca

2010 Vancouver Sun Run

Canada's biggest and best community run takes place Sunday, May 9 at 9 a.m. The Vancouver Sun Run is the 2nd largest timed 10K in the world. 55,858 Sun Runners celebrated the 25th year of the event in 2009 that included over 37 team members from the College.

• When: The race starts on May 9th, 2010 at 9AM
• Price: Standard charge: $45.00
• Douglas College Discount: $10.00
• Registration: Last day for Internet registration - Mar 19, 2010 11:59 PM
• Running Clinics: New West Campus, every Wednesday @ 4:30pm

Douglas College students & staff will get a $10 rebate when they pick up shirt & bib by May 4th, NW office 1315 & DL office A1362. Any question contact team captain Khalid Ahmed at 604-527-5005

Color Douglas Red

Students and Staff gather for a pic
Photo by Sean Velasco

Roary started the festivities with a torch rally around campus offices and class rooms, thereafter; the Olympic Banner was a big hit with students crowded around the poster to sign Team Canada good luck.

More than 500 Douglas students and employees lined the streets of New West to cheer on student Anna Solnickova, the College's Olympic torch bearer. The celebrations continued on campus with Olympic trivia and a jello-eating contest!

The official torch bearer reception took place at the cafeteria with a speech from Olympian Brian Storey (SPSC), Anna Solnickova and Scott McAlpine the president. To finish off the day, free cake & refreshments were served, & students took pictures with Anna & the torch. View Flickr pictures

Table Tennis Tournament

Students enjoying some table tennis

• Where: Multisport Room 1313
• When: January 20, March 3, April 7
• Time: 3-5pm

2009 Vancouver Sun Run

DC Runners at the Sun Run

There were tens of thousands of runners in the beautiful Vancouver Sunday April 19 - plenty of them were wearing costumes and the scene was more like a party than a race. Runners came dressed as Vikings and as court jesters, carrying disco balls and streamers, wearing rainbow caps, bridal gowns, bandannas and turbans. For 55,855 registered runners and walkers, the mood was celebratory .

Douglas College team of 37 participants included faculty, staff and students from DL and NW campuses. It was exciting that the majority of the team was attending the 10km run for the first time, which is a great accomplishment. Running clinics took place Wednesdays at both campuses.

For all the fun and gamers the race also has a serious side - it's both a community event and an international competitive race. Alex Greig, a SPSC student finished with an amazing time of 35:34

We're excited to attend the 26th Vancouver Sun Run May 9, 2010- a later than usual date because of the Olympics.

Therapeutic Rec Watch Canada Take Gold in Sledge Hockey

On Sunday, March 1st over 70 students from Douglas College's Therapeutic Rec program took part in another Olympic Games test event. Students, staff & friends were overjoyed as Canada's dominant sledge hockey teamappeared in the finals andcapturedthe gold medal on home ice at UBC. This was a very exciting event for the students in the Therapeutic program because theyhad the chance to watch some of the world's best Paralympics athletes compete. Douglas Rec ispleased to promoteevents like this toassist in creaing a well-rounded educational experience at Douglas College.