Hello Class of 2016!
Congrats to you all for being accepted to our illustrious school. 1L is not like anything you have really experienced in undergrad and for most (if not all) law students, it is no cake walk. As such, it is quite easy to get bogged down in your studies and forget that things like exercise, sunlight, fresh air, etc. are necessary for your life’s balance. The Illegal Beavers would like to extend you an opportunity to maintain said balance.
The Illegal Beavers RFC is one of the most established clubs in UBC Law. Last year, the Beavers represented the school against other western law schools including U of C, U of A, and UVic (and hope to add TRU to the mix next season). The Beavers were also pitted against the Vancouver Police Department, UBC Med, the Beavers alumni team, and the UBC junior varsity team.
A few Beavers at the Halloween Bash!
The Beavers also get involved with the school off the pitch. Last year, the Beavers hosted several of the most memorable parties of the semester, including the annual Halloween bash (which of course included a costume contest). From a community involvement standpoint, the team spearheaded a school-wide clothing drive for Big Brothers and Big Sisters and made a significant contribution to the law school’s Movember fundraising campaign. In fact, our current vice president raised more money than any individual in all of UBC last year. Playing for the Beavers affords you the opportunity to establish lasting friendships with your peers, invaluable connections with the upper years, and make contacts with several alumni who will be future employers and colleagues. The Beavers RFC has players with a wide level of skill levels and the executive is happy to help develop the skills of new players in our weekly optional practices.
Please feel free to contact us any time at illegalbeaversrugby@gmail.com with any inquires that you might have about our club. Rugby at UBC Law is a great way to meet other law students, take time off from schoolwork, and be part of a long standing school tradition.
Looking forward to seeing some new faces out on the pitch this fall,
Jaime Hoopes (2L)
President of the Illegal Beavers RFC