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After Dark: Full Send – Extreme Sports Edition

For grown-ups who go full send on curiosity!

Unleash your inner daredevil at this 19+ night of science, stunts, and sips on May 15, 2025 – no kids, just curious minds and cold drinks. Hear from extreme athletes, experience the physics of BMX stunt demos, and discover what it takes to push the limits of the body—and mind!

Not an extreme sports enthusiast? No worries, no helmets required! Chill out at Spectacle, a photography collection featuring some of the most jaw-dropping human feats ever captured. Plus, design your own mini skateboard ramp and connect with the local sporting community.

Don’t miss Full Send, your only shot at a night where adrenaline meets intellect.

Exciting Things to Expect

1. BMX x Physics Bike Stunts: Watch renowned BMX rider Francois Debroux perform hops, spins, and tornadoes and learn about the physics and aerodynamics needed to keep these spins upright. You might even get a chance to be part of the demos!

2. Extreme Athletes Q&A Panel: We’re bringing together a downhill mountain biker, ultra-marathoner and competitive snowboarder to answer your Qs how they've managed to succeed in their sport! Pick up a wristband at the entrance.

3. Make Your Own Rad Ramp: Become an extreme (finger) sport athlete! Design and build your own skatepark with Science World’s state of the art Laser Printer. Get creative and put your tinkering minds to the challenge to create the ultimate finger-skate park.

4. Connect with the Extreme Sports Community: Meet local athletes from community groups such as the North Shore Mountain Bike Association, UBC Varsity Outdoor Club, and West Coast Soaring. Plus, get an up-close and personal look with their equipment.

Athlete Bios

MC: Emma Brown - Experiential Learning Lead Facilitator, Science World

Speaker: Claire Buchar – Downhill Mountain Biker

Speaker: Tom Ward – Ultra Runner

Performer: François Debroux – BMX Rider

Adrian Lee Tongko – Snowboarder

Emma Brown
Experiential Learning Lead Facilitator, Science World

As a self-proclaimed “Uphill Person” Emma found her calling in endurance sports not just as a test of

physical limits, but to connect with remote landscapes on a human-powered level. Off trail, she’s an advocate for environmental stewardship, science education, and empowering women in outdoor adventure sports. Whether she's running ridge lines or carving through untouched powder, Emma is always chasing the edge where discomfort meets discovery. Emma is Science World’s Outreach Lead Facilitator and brings live science to communities all around the province. Whether it’s hauling lab gear up a mountain or explaining physics in ski boots, Emma is proving that you can be both a nerd and a dirtbag athlete.

Claire Buchar – Downhill Mountain Biker

Claire Buchar is known for her dedication to the sport of mountain biking, having spent most of her competitive career as a privateer. She is a talented rider with a lot of heart.

As a 12 time Canadian National Team Member, World Championships Bronze Medalist, Multiple Canadian National Champion, Media Regular and Certified Coach, Claire is a globally respected athlete, coach and mentor in the industry and a true ambassador of mountain biking.

Tom Ward – Ultra Runner

Tom Ward is an ultra runner, father, husband, and business owner who fits long runs into the rhythm of everyday life. His passion for endurance is fueled not by competition, but by curiosity, connection, and the clarity that movement brings.

Rather than sticking strictly to organized races, he’s known for creating DIY, adventure-style challenges—like his 100km “ferry to ferry” run across B.C.’s Sunshine Coast and an Everesting fundraiser in the heart of his community, where he climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest on his local trails to support BC Children’s Hospital. With the Gorge Waterfalls 100km race under his belt already this year, he's looking ahead to his first 100-miler this July, as he continues to push physical and mental limits, explore what’s possible, and find presence in motion. Off the trails, he’s deeply rooted in family and creating community through mindfulness and movement.

François Debroux – BMX Rider

Originally born and raised in Brussels, Belgium, François has been calling Vancouver home for a long time. A lifelong BMX rider, François can ride all disciplines but excel at Flatland: The art of linking rolling tricks on the ground.

Flatland is widely considered the most technical and difficult discipline of BMX. He has won multiple international competitions and is considered one of the top Master Class contenders in North America. François has been very active with the High Velocity Stunt Team and the international BMX scene. He is a BMX podcast producer, event organiser, contest and show announcer and of course rider.

Adrian Lee Tongko – Snowboarder

Born in the Philippines, Adrian Tongko moved to Canada at the age of eight. He began snowboarding at ten years old on the mountains of North Vancouver and later relocated to Whistler after graduating high school.

At seventeen, Adrian chose to represent his home country in competition, proudly competing under the Philippine flag. He continued to compete each season until the age of twenty-two, when a significant knee injury temporarily halted his career. Despite efforts to return to competitive snowboarding, a subsequent injury to the same knee led to another extended recovery period. After nearly four years away from competition, Adrian has recently made a return to the sport, with the goal of once again reaching elite levels and pursuing a place in the Olympics.

Good Stuff to Know

19+ Only: Don’t forget your government ID—no ID, no entry!
Tickets are Limited. Get yours before they sell out. Early Bird: $34.95 | Regular $39.95.
All Sales Final. Tickets can't be resold, refunded, or combined with other offers.
Doors Open at 6pm. Make sure you have enough time for all the exciting activities!
Security Checks (and potential body searches) keep the night smooth and safe.
Attend the Talks. Pick up a wristband upon entry to attend one of three talks.
Food & Drink. Wine, beer and non-alcoholic sips; burgers and a limited edition shake at Triple O's; popcorn and snacks at the Snack Lab—all available for purchase.
Science Store is open. Pick up a souvenir to remember the good times!

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After Dark: Full Send – Extreme Sports Edition

Details

Date

May 15, 2025

Time

6PM – 10PM

Location

Science World

Tickets

Early Bird: $34.95

For grown-ups who go full send on curiosity!

Exciting Things to Expect

Athlete Bios