Come lace up and make a difference in the lives of BC children. Lace Up for Kids is UBC REC's student driven charity event that is a great opportunity for individuals or teams to give back to the community. Join us at UBC's Thunderbird Arena to skate 50,000 laps and raise $85,000 for BC kids.
Registration has closed
Important news
Mon, Nov. 28, 2011
Thank you for your support of Lace Up for Kids 2011. As of November 24, $26,614 has been raised for United Way's "School's Out" program with more donations still pouring in.
Check out some of the highlights from this year's Lace Up event.
To read more about the evening's highlights, check out this great article on "The Point" or browse through our photo gallery .
Fri, Nov. 25, 2011
Check out some of the great photos from Lace Up for Kids taken by the United Way of the Lower Mainland on their great Flickr photo gallery.
Mon, Nov. 21, 2011
Also added to the performance list: 7:00pm UBC Dance Club and a local band, In Bliss will be performing around 10:30pm.
Fri, Nov. 18, 2011
Skate rentals will cost $3.50 per pair. Please reserve your skates early.
Fri, Nov. 18, 2011
Check out the incredible impact of sport programs like those supported by the School's Out on some current UBC students!
Fri, Nov. 18, 2011 Registration has been extended until Tuesday, November 22 @ 5:00pm!
Thu, Nov. 17, 2011
General event outline:
6:00pm - Doors open for registration
6:30pm - Opening Ceremonies
8:30pm - Awards & Cheque presentation
9:00pm - Now or Never dance performance
9:15pm - DJ MISS M starts spinning
10:00pm - Sonic Boom acappella performance
*Times subject to change
Mon, Aug. 8, 2011
Registration for the 2011 event is now open! To create a team, join a team or make a donation please click here.
