Fantastic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Retiree Day 2026 | Alumni

Hoop there it is!

Fantastic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Retiree Day returns on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Join us for a full court press of fun, including two basketball games, the annual Airplane Toss and family-friendly competitions.

Games begin at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., both against the Toronto Metropolitan Bold.

Get your free tickets today with the discount codes below.

Event Details

When: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Where: Physical Activities Complex | University of Waterloo
200 University Ave W
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1

Cost: Free for alumni, retirees and guests with code: FAD2026 | Free for faculty and staff with code: HILTONFAD26

Event Schedule

3 p.m. | Doors open
4 p.m. | Women's game + kids competitions at half-time
6 p.m. | Men’s game + Airplane Toss at half-time

Guests are invited to visit the activities area before and between games to explore friendly competitions and win prizes from sponsor booths.

Paper Airplane Toss Details

All registered guests will receive one free paper airplane upon admission. Additional paper airplanes can be purchased at $2 each or three for $5. For the first time, you can choose where the proceeds of the Airplane Toss go. Guests are invited to cast their vote to support the fund of their choice: Waterloo Fund, Student Wellness Fund or Athletics Development Fund.

Pick up a passport and collect stamps from participating booths in the activities area to receive a bonus paper airplane.

Airplane Toss Prizes

Family Fun Prize Pack

$50 Escapology Waterloo gift card

One-night stay at Hampton Inn and Suites St. Jacobs ($210 value)

Four tickets to Alumni Family Day 2026 (location TBA)

Four tickets to a Kitchener-Waterloo Titans basketball game of your choice

Home Cook Prize Pack

$100 Fresh Box market voucher

$100 Meal in a Jar gift card

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker

I <3 Waterloo Prize Pack

$100 W Store gift card

2 x UWaterloo YETI Rambler Tumblers

UWaterloo Julia Gash Tapestry Blanket

Jet Setter Prize Pack

$500 Direct Travel Voucher

Switch 2 Prize Pack

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle

Funds to vote for

Waterloo Fund

Because donations to the Waterloo Fund are unrestricted, they empower University leadership to seize opportunities, address pressing needs and advance Waterloo’s mission.

Student Wellness

Your gifts to Student Wellness allow us to deliver new and expanded programs, services and supports that focus on the social, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of all students.

Athletics Development Fund

Provides flexible funding to support Athletics and Recreation programs and projects, enriching the student experience and promoting wellness and physical activity across campus.

Registration Instructions

Click REGISTER or visit the Waterloo Warriors ticketing site - Free with code FAD2026
Click the "Log In" button in the top right corner
Log in as Student/Faculty/Staff/Alumni by using your Watiam credentials
- If you do not have a Watiam account, activate an account here. If you are having problems or need additional help, please contact the IST Help Desk at helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567 x44357
Complete Profile (if you haven't previously done so. Credit card information is not required)
Under the Ticket Options
- If you are an alum please choose UW Alumni
- If you are Staff, Faculty or Retiree please choose Adult or Senior (65+)
- Select additional tickets for your family
- Click "Select Seats" to continue to checkout
When on the "Checkout" screen
- Choose a delivery method (Will Call or E-Ticket)
- Use Coupon Code: FAD2026 to receive complementary tickets (max 8/family); hit "Apply" to update "Total" to $0
- Click "Checkout" to finish

Thank you to affinity partner Manulife for ongoing support for Fantastic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Retiree Day! Manulife offers affordable financial protection for you and your family including: Term Life and Term 10 Insurance, Health and Dental Insurance, Income Protection Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and more

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