University of Waterloo Athletics

What is Rise-Up?

• The Rise-Up program is a peer mentorship program that connects incoming first-year student-athletes with an upper-year mentor. Mentors are fellow student-athletes from the same faculty on various varsity teams.
• The goal of the Rise-up program is to support first year student-athletes by providing information specific to varsity athletes (e.g., eligibility, athletic therapy, strength and conditioning & more), as well as sharing general and academic resources available on campus. Additionally, Rise-Up helps to build a support network by introducing first-year student-athletes with fellow athletes on other teams who are going through similar experiences.
• The Rise-Up program pairs a small group of incoming student-athletes with a mentor in a similar program. Mentors help connect first-year athletes to tutoring services, mental health support, and more. But, they can also just suggest the best place to study or grab a bite to eat! 
• Each term we host various large group events. In the past we have hosted dodge-ball tournaments, movie nights, etc. We also touch-in regularly through email, and will be having regular small group virtual hang-outs this year as well

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Become a Student-Athlete Mentor - Apply Today!

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How do I participate?

• As an incoming first year, you will automatically be enrolled in the Rise-Up Program. Check your uWaterloo e-mail in early September to meet your pre-assigned Peer Mentor.
• Didn’t receive an e-mail from your Peer Mentor? Contact athletics.coordinator@uwaterloo.ca  
• Are you an upper year student-athlete who is interested in becoming a Peer Mentor? Peer Mentors are typically 1-2 months before the beginning of a new term. We accept resumes at any time. E-mail your resume to athletics.coordinator@uwaterloo.ca to apply and for more information.

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Meet the Mentors:

Avery Kelly