UBC Concrete Toboggan

We are an engineering student team from UBC that competes in the annual Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR). It is the oldest and largest engineering student competition in Canada. The goal is to design, construct, and race a toboggan with a sliding surface made of concrete. Toboggans must be under 350 pounds and carry five riders. Toboggans must have a braking system, steering system, and roll cage. The first race was held in 1974 in Red Deer, Alberta. There is a 30 member per team limit at the actual competition (GNCTR), but we have about 40 members per year participating. Most of our members are in various years of Civil, Mechanical, or Geological Engineering degrees, but we are are inclusive of all engineering disciplines. The team is an opportunity for students to practice technical skills that they have learned in their classes while improving teamwork and planning skills in a supportive atmosphere. Technical experience includes concrete design, steel design, cons...