You and a friend may try the 2023 contest for an hour, or more. You may also sign up alone to meet another student. In the past, a few people have told me one hour was not enough and they would have preferred two.
I will write the first names in that spreadsheet. That spreadsheet is readable only by people at UNB.
You do not need to be an amateur radio operator, as there will be help from an experienced amateur radio operator in Head Hall, room H305. However, if you want further details, they are at the 2023 VE9UNB CQ WPX SSB Information Page.