WW25: River Games

Get ready to unleash your faculty pride in the ultimate Battle of the Faculties!

Date & Time

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Event Location

Assumption Park
2730 University Ave W Windsor, ON N9B 1B1 Canada

Overview

Get ready to unleash your faculty pride in the ultimate Battle of the Faculties at River Games!

Join your squad at Assumption Park for a full day of high-energy challenges, inflatable showdowns, and non-stop vibes. Whether you’re here to dominate, make new friends, or just soak up the fun—this is the event you don’t want to miss.

Whamburg’s legendary food truck is back, fuelling the morning with a free breakfast (an apple or banana, a smash cookie, and a croissant). Plus, they’re serving up lunch and freezies, and running the Chill Station with endless signature (non-alcoholic) drinks to keep you cool and hyped all day.

This year’s theme: LIFT OFF!
This is your chance to launch into the new year repping your faculty colours! Go bold with a t-shirt, face paint, or go all out with body paint and morph suits to show everyone which faculty rules UWindsor:

  • FAHSS (SAHSS): Red
  • Science (Sci Soc): Green
  • Engineering (Eng Soc): Purple
  • Business (OCS): Gold
  • Nursing (Nursing Society): Baby Blue
  • HK (HK Society): Navy Blue

Let’s see your faculty spirit on full display!

Rack up points for your team, compete, cheer, and make memories! This is your official LIFT OFF into the year!

Have you registered yet?

Don’t miss out on awesome events, prizes, and bragging rights! Register to secure your spot!

River Games Event Program

Activities

Scoring + Competition Details

Each challenge earns points for your faculty team as part of the Lancer Shield competition. Volunteers and event staff will record winners per round. Faculty spirit counts, so bring the hype!

How to Participate

  • Dress in event theme [TBD] attire
  • Meet your Faculty Team at Assumption Park
  • Be ready to cheer, compete, and represent your program!
  • Stay tuned for your team’s schedule and challenge lineup

Hippo Chow Down

Race against the bungee! Players scramble to grab as many balls as possible while tethered to an inflatable.

  • Teams: 2 reps per faculty
  • Rounds: 3 (or 2 if needed)
  • Winning Criteria: Most balls collected
  • Volunteers Needed: 2

4-Person Joust

Balance, brawn, and teamwork collide! Teams of 4 face off in padded jousts on pedestals. The last team standing wins!

  • Equipment: Helmets and jousting poles
  • Volunteers Needed: Not specified

Extreme Vertical Rush

An epic inflatable obstacle course that tests speed and endurance!

  • Teams: Multiple students per team (2 at a time)
  • Winning Criteria: Most completions before time runs out
  • Volunteers Needed: 2

Giant Foosball

Step inside a human-sized version of a classic game! Score goals while staying locked in formation.

  • Teams: Two opposing groups
  • Winning Criteria: Most goals when time runs out
  • Volunteers Needed: 2

Rapid Fire Bungee

Fast-paced, tug-of-war style ball tossing game with a twist… You’re bungeed to your opponent!

  • Teams: 2 vs 2
  • Winning Criteria: Fewer balls left in your zone
  • Volunteers Needed: 2

Chill Zone + Giant Cornhole

Need a breather? Head over to the Chill Station!

  • Group photo with a professional photographer
  • UWin tattoos and spirit gear
  • Snacks, water, and social vibes
  • Oversized cornhole game (non-competitive)
  • Volunteers Needed: 3

Wrecking Ball

Four podiums. One swinging ball. Stay on your feet and knock out your opponents!

  • Winning Criteria: Last one standing (or most round wins)
  • Volunteers Needed: 2