University of Alberta GNCTR 2015
GNCTR History
2014 - Alberta Beef
Alberta Beef Theme
Host: Western University
London, Ontario
Winner, Best Team Overall
Winner, Best Theoretical Toboggan
Winner, Holcim Sustainability Award
Winner, Most Innovative Design
Winner, Best Concrete Mix Design
Winner, Best Steering Design
Winner, Best Braking Design
Winner, Best Frame Design
Winner, Best Concrete Reinforcement Design
Winner, Most Sustainable Team
Many 2nd and 3rd placements as well!
2013 - Purple Cobras
Dodgeball Theme
Host: University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Winner, Best Braking Design
Winner, Best Overall Toboggan
3rd Place, Concrete Mix Design
Winner, "The Mingler" Award
2012 - Tronboggan
Tron Theme
Host: University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Winner, Most Spectacular Run
2011 - Flock of Sheep
Sheep Theme
Host: University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
U of A was proud to have Rick Mercer aboard our toboggan and following the team during race day. Video Link.
American tv show host Bert the Conqueror followed our non-competing team.
2010 - Bananaboggan
Bananas in Pajamas Theme
Host: McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Winner, Best Team Overall
Winner, Best Brake Design
Winner, Best Braking System
Winner, Best Toboggan (Top Technical Score)
Winner, Best Costumes
2009 - Lederboggan
Oktoberfest Theme
Host: University of Calgary
Red Deer, Alberta
4th, Best Costumes
4th, Team Spirit
2008 - Camp Carriboggan
Host: Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Winner, Team Spirit
Winner, People's Choice
4th, Best Steering System
The University of Alberta has been competing at GNCTR since the inception of the competion in 1974. Here are the highlights from the past seven years of U of A GNCTR!