About us
who are we?
We are a group of students who play hide and seek in different buildings on campus throughout the academic year. From traditional hide and seek to variations such as sardines or manhunt, we cover them all. It doesn't matter where you're from, what faculty you're in, or whether you're a student, staff member, alumni, or non-UofA member, all are welcome to come along and join the fun!
how does it work?
Every week, we choose a different building on campus to play hide and seek in. After everyone has gathered at the meeting point and checked in, the fun begins. There are usually three different rounds per event. The first two rounds are traditional hide and seek, while the third rounds is a variation, such as sardines or manhunt. Each round lasts approximately 19 minutes— 4 minutes for hiding and 15 minutes for seeking. At the start of each round, participants set the designated time on their phone, watch, or clock. As the round progresses and hiders are found, they check back in at the meeting point. Once time has run out, anyone who has not been found returns to the meeting point and prepares for the next round. Points are awarded for participation and for surviving a whole round without being found. Seekers can also gain extra points for finding a certain percentage of the hiders. At the end of the semester, the members with the most points win some awesome prizes.
Executive team
Lucas Swekla
President
Hello Hide and Seekers! My name is Lucas Swekla (he/him), and I am the President of the Hide and Seek Club! I am currently in my sixth (and hopefully final) year of civil-environmental engineering co-op. I have been an avid member of the club for the past four years, serving as your VP Internal and then President in the previous two years. As your President I hope to continue to foster the amazing community we have built here, while continuing to increase our engagement and retention over the semester! In my spare time you can find me taking dance classes, decorating cakes, or on long walks with my dog, Bernie! Looking forward to seeing both familiar faces and meeting new ones!
Masha Mironova
Vice President - External
Hello! My name is Masha (She/Her), and I'm thrilled to be continuing my role as the VP External for the 2026/2027 season. I’m currently in my fourth year of Political Science, and I’m excited to welcome both returning members and new faces to the club! When I’m not busy with academics, I love staying active and exploring the outdoors. You’ll usually find me around Tory or Humanities. Please don’t hesitate to say hi — whether you have questions, need support, or just wish to chat about something interesting; I’m always up for a good discussion!
Elizabeth Jickling
Vice President - Finance
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Jickling (any) and this will be my first year being VP Finance! I’ll be in my second year of education where I’m excited to do my first practicum. I have only been in the hide and seek club for one year so far but I look forward to being able to contribute more this next year. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the buildings and everyone in hide and seek, I feel like I’ve met a lot of good people here. Outside of hide and seek I like reading, going on walks and doing lots of crafts. I’m looking forward to meeting you all!
Josephine Contreras
Vice President - Internal
Hello, Hide and Seek enthusiasts! My name is Josephine Contreras (She/They), and I am the VP Internal of the Hide and Seek Club! I am a third-year Anthropology major with a minor in Film Studies, and I also work as a Resident Assistant in Upper Year residences! When I’m not studying or working, you can find me writing short stories, working on my novel, or journaling! As VP Internal, I aim to make club events and activities run as smoothly as possible, and if you are ever looking to contact anyone about important in-club matters, feel free to reach out via Discord or email!
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Bilbo Waggins
Vice President - Logistics
I am the great travelling cart, Bilbo Waggins, once a small town cart, in my little corner of waggionton. I used to spend my days in a small house on the hillside. Until one day the wise foreigner came to our village, and his name was Ex-President Taylor. I was apprehensive at first but I joined him on the journey anyway. Now I go on great adventures with the Hide and seek club. Of course it is scary being the VP Logistics, however I believe I will be able to perform my duties. And hey if you ever want to hang out I'd be open to going to breakfast, or maybe even second breakfast.
Nicolas (Jacky) Maltais
Vice President - Advancement
Hello! My name is Jacky (Any/All) and I am the VP Advancement of the Hide and Seek Club! I'm currently in my second year of History with a minor in Chemistry. After joining the club in my first year, I knew that this was something truly special that I wanted to support and devote my time to. As your VP Advancement, I hope to work behind the scenes to make our events possible, and help with outreach to new members! You can find me in Tory, or the Tory-Business Atrium, and don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions both in person or through our discord! In my free time I mainly play video games, and listen to music, with my favourites being Omega Strikers, and the Mountain Goats, but I also know my hockey! I can't wait to meet all our new members, and am looking forward to an amazing year of Hide and Seek!
Contact us
To contact us for any questions, concerns or to access documents, please email us at Handsc@ualberta.ca or tag @Executive Team in our discord server!