Challenges

With Challenges taking place all day on Back the ’Birds, there are multiple opportunities to help your gift go further. Your donation on September 15 could help your favourite team or cause win an Overall Challenge or a Time Based Challenge. Don’t forget to check out your favourite team or cause pages to find other Challenges that can help your gift go even further. 

Overall Challenges

Challenge

Challenge Description

Award

Timeframe

The G.O.A.T. Challenge

You don’t need the biggest gift to make a big play. On September 15, the team or cause with the most donors will unlock $2,000. Make your gift and help them claim the G.O.A.T. title.

$2,000

September 15

The Alumni Challenge

UBC alumni can help decide who comes out on top. On September 15, the team or cause with the most UBC alumni donors will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite team or cause turn alumni support into an extra win.

$1,000

September 15

The Veteran Challenge

Back the ’Birds veterans know how much one day can do. On September 15, the team or cause with the most donors who also gave to Back the ’Birds in 2025 will unlock $1,000. Make your gift again this year and help your favourite team or cause turn last year's support into another win.

$1,000

September 15

The Game-Changer Challenge

Big plays start with bold gifts. On September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $1,000 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your leadership gift and help your favourite team or cause put more points on the board.

$1,000

September 15

The Superfan Bonus

One favourite is great. Two makes you a superfan. Give online to two or more Back the ’Birds teams or causes on September 15 and you could be selected to unlock an extra $500 for one of the areas you supported.

$500

September 15

The All-Canadian Bonus

Be the donor who turns 241 into $500. To celebrate UBC’s 241 Academic All-Canadian student-athletes from this past season, the 241st donor on September 15 will unlock $500 for their team or cause.

$500

September 15

Time Based Challenges

Challenge

Challenge Description

Award

Timeframe

The Opener Bonus

Be first on the board. On September 15, the team or cause that receives the first donation of the day will unlock $500. Make the opening move and help your favourite team or cause kick-off Back the ’Birds with a winning start.

$500

First Gift of the Day

The Warm-Up Challenge

The early ’Birds get the bonus. Before 8:00 am on September 15, every team or cause with at least two donors will unlock $250. Make an early gift and help your favourite team or cause get on the scoreboard.

$250 each

Before 8:00 am

The Early Lead Challenge

Early ’Birds can set the pace. From 8:00 am to 10:00 am on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $25 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your morning move and help your favourite team or cause take the early lead.

$1,000

8:00 am to 10:00 am

The Huddle Up Challenge

Huddle up. Call the play. From 10:00 am to 11:00 am on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $100 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite team or cause come out strong.

$1,000

10:00 am to 11:00 am

The Fall Sport Challenge

Fall teams, this is your hour to bring the heat before the leaves turn. From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on September 15, the eligible fall-season team with the most donors will unlock $1,000. Every donor counts, so make your gift and help your favourite fall team take the lead. Eligible teams: Football, Women's Field Hockey, Men's Field Hockey, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, Women's Soccer and Men's Soccer

$1,000

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Halftime Challenge

Halftime is no time to sit back. From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $5 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite team or cause take control of the second half.

$1,000

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

The Winter Sport Challenge

Winter teams, this is your hour to heat up the leaderboard. From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on September 15, the eligible winter-season team with the most donors will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite winter team take control of the hour. Eligible teams: Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Women's Hockey, Men's Hockey, Women's Volleyball and Men's Volleyball

$1,000

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

The MVP Challenge

Step up like an MVP. From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $250 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite team or cause own the hour.

$1,000

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The Spring Sport Challenge

Spring teams, this is your time to bloom on the leaderboard. From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on September 15, the eligible spring-season team with the most donors will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite spring team finish the hour on top. Eligible teams: Baseball, Cross Country and Track & Field, Golf, Rowing, Softball and Swimming

$1,000

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Away Fan Challenge

Cheering from away still counts on the board. By 5:00 pm on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors from outside BC will unlock $500. Make your gift from wherever you are and help your favourite team or cause bring support home.

$500

Before 5:00 pm

The Comeback Challenge

This is where the comeback starts. From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $50 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite team or cause flip the scoreboard.

$1,000

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The Home Stretch Challenge

The clock is winding down, but the leaderboard is still moving. From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on September 15, the team or cause with the most donors giving $5 or more will unlock $1,000. Make your gift and help your favourite team or cause charge through the home stretch.

$1,000

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Buzzer Beater Bonus

The final whistle is about to blow. Make the last play count. The team that receives the final gift on September 15 will unlock $500. Make your gift before the clock runs out and help your favourite team or cause end the day with a win.

$500

Last Gift of the Day

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