Are you looking for ways to stay active and make the most of your time at UBC? From fitness classes to drop-in sports, to fall leagues – UBC Recreation offers a wide range of activities for students to enjoy throughout the school year.
Being a UBC student has a lot of perks – including reduced rates, free activities, and opportunities for athletics and recreation. With the fall term right around the corner, there’s a few things you should know!
Free Activities for UBC Students
Drop-in Swimming
FREE for UBC Students!
Get refreshed with a swim at the UBC Aquatics Centre and enjoy our many amenities! UBC students get FREE access to drop-in swimming and Aqua Fitness Classes.
Drop-in Skating
FREE for UBC Students!
Blow off some steam at the skating rink! UBC students get FREE access to drop-in public skating at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre!
Drop-in Sports
FREE for UBC Students!
UBC Students get FREE access to drop-in sports, including regular sessions of volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and more!
Moves on MacInnes
FREE for UBC Students!
Sign out FREE sport equipment from the SRC to use on MacInnes Field! Borrow jump ropes, ultimate discs, spikeball kits, soccer balls & nets!
Get Moving Programs
FREE for UBC Students!
We have a variety of recreational programs available to help students navigate campus while maintaining health and wellbeing:
Free Week
September 11 – 17, 2023
Join us this fall at Free Week – a time to try out a variety of fitness programs and activities for FREE! This is the perfect opportunity to gage your interests and find an activity that excites you!
Reduced Rates for UBC Students
Fall Intramural Leagues
Register by September 17, 2023
Participate in one of the many intramural league sports offered at UBC which includes: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Ultimate, Ice Hockey, and Dodgeball. Each league team has games once a week on campus, allowing students to quickly de-stress from studying and fit in a quick moment for sports with their friends amidst crazy school schedules. These leagues are catered to student schedules and student budgets.
Instructional Fitness Classes
The instructional fitness classes are perfect for those who want a learn a new skill or improve their fitness levels in a group setting. We offer a wide variety of fitness classes, including:
UBC Student Fitness Membership
Memberships for the ARC, BirdCoop, and Group Fitness Classes
Starting at just $42.50/term, Fall Student Fitness Memberships are now available for purchase!
Fall Adult Programs
Reduced Rates for all UBC students
All registered lessons are reduced for students, such as:
