The University of British Columbia
Vancouver campus
Great Trek Festival
UBC is excited to announce a new festival that celebrates the tradition of student leadership and advocacy, and recognizes the rich history of the Musqueam people on the lands of the UBC Vancouver campus. Beginning in the fall of 2019, the university will host an annual Great Trek Festival that brings together UBC Vancouver’s diverse campus history.
DEADLINE SEP 16 | Day of the LongBoat
This signature UBC event takes place on the shores of Jericho Beach with over 3,000 people paddling in the largest voyageur canoe race in the world. Your team races in either just-for-fun or competitive heats to the finish line.
DEADLINE SEP 19 | Leagues Registration Closes This Week!
Registration for intramural leagues are now open! Time to huddle up and get ready for your sport or be that missing link your new team was looking for!
Welcome to UBC Recreation Free Week!
Welcome to UBC Recreation’s Free Week where there will be a variety of opportunities for you to try different classes and activities from September 9 – 15. Open to Students, Staff & Faculty, and the public, programs and events happen in each of the Recreation facilities across campus.
How do UBC Students get involved in recreation at UBC?
UBC Recreation aims to offer exceptional physical activity experiences that help Students: be their best while at University, build friendships and community, discover new ways to be active, and live a healthy school-life balance.
Free Week at the UBC Aquatic Centre
Come check out everything that the UBC Aquatic Centre has to offer! There will be games, snacks, and much more! We’ll be running free aqua fitness, therapy, and performance classes all week, you can drop in for a free swim on our Open House, or UBC Students can participate in AMS & TSC Club Try-It Nights.
The Point Blog
5 Reasons Why Your Club Should Join a League
UBC Recreation Intramurals is a fantastic way for members of your club to get closer to each other! Find out 5 more amazing reasons why you should join!
Learn to Play Night – Try Out Our Leagues!
JOIN a UBC Recreation Intramural League to meet new friends, get moving and forget about all your problems for at least a couple of hours a week.
When Should You Introduce an Infant to Swimming?
Many studies have shown there are numerous benefits to bringing infants into the pool, including improving balance, coordination, building muscle, and improving their sleep. The earlier and more frequently infants are brought into the water, the more we find them to be successful in later programs, especially unparented preschool lessons.