U Prairie Challenge Backgrounder
The inaugural 2022-2023 season of the U-Prairie Challenge will consist of 11 different sports with the two universities scheduled to compete more than 20 times:
- Women’s Soccer
- Football
- Women’s Cross Country
- Men’s Cross Country
- Women’s Hockey
- Men’s Hockey
- Women’s Basketball
- Men’s Basketball
- Women’s Volleyball
- Women’s Track & Field
- Men’s Track & Field
Scoring
The scoring system will award one point to the season winner of each sport that is designated as part of the U-Prairie Challenge.
All sports are weighted equally. The team with the most points will be crowned the U-Prairie Challenge champion and will be awarded a very special trophy (more on that later!)
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About the University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask), located in the vibrant city of Saskatoon on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the Métis, is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class centres and facilities.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. Our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
With more than 26,600 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,300 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,400 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
About the University of Regina
Set in the heart of the Canadian prairies we are a comprehensive, mid-sized university where the opportunities are as limitless as the horizon. Our campuses are on Treaty 4 and 6 - the territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Michif/Métis nation. It is our responsibility to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities to build a more inclusive future for all. Our three federated colleges, 10 faculties, 25 academic departments, and 18 research centres foster innovative research with practical and theoretical applications. We are committed to cultivating the potential of our 16,700 students and supporting their health and well-being. We take learning beyond the classroom through work and volunteer experiences to develop career-ready graduates.
Let’s go far, together.