UCC Association Day | Upper Canada College Community Event

A-DAY

A-DAY

Celebrating the UCC Community
Join us Saturday, September 26

Association Day (A-Day) is UCC’s annual celebration of community, tradition, and school spirit. A-Day brings together students, alumni, families, and friends for a full day of activities, athletics, food, and connection across campus.

A-Day is free to attend though some elements require registration. Food and drink are available for purchase. There is no ATM on site, so please bring debit/credit cards or cash for additional purchases.

A-Day Schedule

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Featured Events

Michael E. Jurist ’03 Tennis Tournament

Mike attended UCC from 1993–2003, and this event commemorates his life, his commitment to his friends and family and his love for a sport at which he excelled. The tournament is open to all members of the community. Be sure to register here to secure your spot. 
New Family Breakfast
A-Day faculty, staff, alumni and students at New Family Breakfast
INVITATION VIA EMAIL COMING SOON

New UCC families are invited to join Principal Sam McKinney, along with the Head of the Upper School and the Head of the Preparatory School, for breakfast at the Prep School.
Past Parent Reception
Past parents with Principal Sam McKinney
INVITATION VIA EMAIL COMING SOON

Principal Sam McKinney and Rosey McKinney invite past parents to a private reception on A-Day! Check your inbox and be sure to register — they would love to see you and hear all about life post-UCC.

Alumni Events

Alumni Softball

Alumni are invited to sign up for alumni softball game — we promise you’ll have a ball!
Boarders' Brunch

Calling all alumni from Seaton's and Wedd's! You’re invited to attend a throwback weekend brunch with our current boarders. 
Alan Harris Soccer Match

Join fellow alumni in a soccer match on UCC's New Field. The winning team will be presented with The S. Alan Harris Soccer Cup, a photo-op and bragging rights. 

 

PLUS! Reunion

We're celebrating Reunion classes ending in 1 and 6. Registration and event details are available here.

More Activities

Parade up the Avenue

Parade up the Avenue

Bring your school spirit and meet at the bottom of the Avenue by the Parkin surface at 8:45 a.m. 

Prep SoccerFest

Prep SoccerFest

All Prep students are invited to take part in SoccerFest, which will take place on the Prep and Lords Field between 9 to 10 a.m.

Prep Café

Prep Café

Serving beverages and baked goods, the Prep Café will be located on the north side of the Eaton Building (Prep) and will open from 8 to 11 a.m. Bon appétit!
 

Main Stage Entertainment

Main Stage Entertainment

Head to the main stage for featured musical performances from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

KidsZone

KidsZone

Visit the West Lot between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for inflatables, face paint, arts and crafts, a caricaturist and a video game truck. 

Dunk Tank

Dunk Tank

Try your hand at dunking your favourite faculty members, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the east side of the Avenue.

UCC Groups and Clubs

UCC Groups and Clubs

Learn more about some of UCC's co-curricular opportunities from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., located along the Avenue.

Norval and Horizons

Norval and Horizons

Learn more about our Norval Outdoor School and Horizons, open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., located along the Avenue.

The Jon Wookey ’08 Market

The Jon Wookey ’08 Market

Browse local favourites, open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and located along the Avenue.

Photo Booth

Photo Booth

Save a memory and receive a printed photo at the booth, which is open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and located along the Avenue.

Archive Lounge: Outdoor Education Edition

Archive Lounge

Take a stroll into UCC’s history! Open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and located in room 140 (Upper School). 

The Archive Lounge will feature an exhibition exploring the history of outdoor education throughout the 20th century. Drawing on the UCC Archives’ rich collection of photographs, artifacts, correspondences and manuscript material, it will highlight the relationship between nature and pedagogy across curricular and co-curricular contexts.

Silent Auction

Silent Auction

Bid to your heart’s content, open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and located along the Avenue. Online bidding opens September 14.

BBQ Lunch

BBQ Lunch

Enjoy a BBQ lunch, available on the Parkin Surface (Prep) from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Varsity Sports

Varsity Sports

Cheer on the Blues throughout the day across the campus!

Hospitality Terrace

Hospitality Terrace

Open to ages 19+ only from 12 to 4 p.m. on the William P. Wilder ’40 Arena & Sports Complex Outdoor Mezzanine. Note: This is a cashless area.

Thank you to our sponsors

Contact Us

Have questions or need more information about A-Day?
Lyndsey Vas → General inquiries and volunteer opportunities
Associate Director, Events and Experiences
lvas@ucc.on.ca

Samantha Kerbel → Alumni events and Reunion
Associate Director, Alumni Relations
skerbel@ucc.on.ca

Cynthia Shipley → Sponsorships and the Jon Wookey ’08 Market
Associate Director, Events and Experiences
cshipley@ucc.on.ca

Leanne Gardner → Alumni sports and Michael E. Jurist ’03 Tennis Tournament
Associate Director, Community Relations
lgardner@ucc.on.ca
Mark your calendar for future A-Day dates:

2027 — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
2028 — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
2029 — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29