Panda Post

Get ready to cheer on the Ravens! Wear your Ravens apparel, grab your friends and prepare for an epic clash on the field. 

The Panda Game is the most significant rivalry in Canadian university football and the largest university sporting event in Canada. This annual game between the Carleton Ravens and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees kicks off at noon on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at TD Place. 

Stay Hydrated

It will be very warm on Sunday - ensure you drink lots of water and other non-alcoholic beverages to beat the heat.

Be a Good Neighbour

It is important to represent the Ravens with pride before, during and after the Panda game. If you are planning to host or attend any gatherings, be sure to remain respectful of neighbours by:

• Limiting the number of guests and stick to the people you know and trust.
• Letting your neighbours know about the gathering in advance and ask if they have any concerns.
• Have non-alcoholic beverage options and lots of snacks available for guests to reduce the risk of over-intoxication and vomiting.
• Keeping noise levels low; excessive noise at any time of the day is illegal if it is considered a nuisance by your neighbours and the fines can be significant.
• Cleaning up after yourself and refrain from disruptive actions like littering and vandalism.
• Encourage guests to use the washroom before leaving to reduce the risk of receiving a ticket for public urination.
• Reminding your guests to be considerate of the community.

The responsibility is yours whether you are a guest or are hosting a pre/post-game gathering.

Party Safe(r)

Panda is a fun celebration – and with a few strategies, it can be a safe event. Plan ahead and follow Canada's guidance on alcohol (PDF, 240 KB), and:

• Eat a nutritious meal prior to consuming substances and make sure to snack throughout the day.
• Set limits for yourself and stick to them.
• Try to stick to one substance. Mixing multiple substances, including prescription medications, can have harmful short- and long-term effects as well as increase the risk of overdose.
• Know the signs of an overdose and carry naloxone to temporarily reverse the effects of an overdose.
• Stay hydrated before, during and after drinking or using other substances. This will help to reduce the harmful after effects of substances such as alcohol. Try having one glass of water between every one to two alcoholic beverages.
• Avoid consuming substances alone.
• Let a friend know what your plans are and where you will be in advance. Be sure to have a plan to contact help if you need it.

For more harm reduction tips and additional information on specific substances visit the Carleton Mental Health and Wellness website.

Consent is Crucial

No one deserves or asks to be sexually assaulted, no matter their use of drugs or alcohol. Consent can not be given while high, drunk, or otherwise impaired. Period.

Remember that consent:

• Is freely and expressly given. It’s not just about ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Feeling pressured or afraid to say no are not part of consent.
• Is specific and can be taken away at any point in time. Just because someone has consented to sexual acts in the past does not automatically mean they are currently consenting. Ask and check in consistently with your partner.
• Is enthusiastic and enjoyable. Sex should be fun for everyone involved! Ask if they are comfortable, are enjoying themselves, if it feels good, etc.

Visit the sexual and gender-based violence prevention and support-related resources webpage for additional information.

Panda Game Party Safer Video from Ottawa Public Health

Campus to Community Cleanup

Join the Campus to Community cleanup effort on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Glebe.

Office of the Vice-President (Students & Enrolment)
503 Tory Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 5B6