Welcome to the UBC Thunderbirds family! UBC Athletics & Recreation is an exciting part of your university experience – we offer exceptional opportunities that help you be your best while at university, build friendships and feel connected to the UBC community.
There’s a lot of opportunities to check things out at UBC Recreation during Jump Start. All activities are free and provide an opportunity to sample rec programs! Please note that some programs have limited capacity and require advance registration that will be available 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time. Explore the following:
Students Living in Residence
If your Jump Start experience includes living in on-campus student housing, there are activities each evening throughout the week that you can check out. Please note that if a program is listed as:
Register: Online registration is required. If capacity permits walk-in guests, they will be asked to complete their booking using the online registration.
Drop-In: Entry is first-come, first-serve and subject to venue capacity
Date
Time
Activity
Location
Capacity
Register
Aug 28, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Drop-in at the Fitness Centre
Life Building (ARC Fitness Centre)
80
Drop-In
Aug 28, 2023
8:00-10:00pm
Drop-In Skate
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (ProTrans Rink)
80
Aug 28, 2023
8:00-10:00pm
Baseball Batting Cages
UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre
20
Aug 29, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Yoga
ARC Lower Studio
24
Aug 29, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Hip Hop Dance Party
SRC Studio
35
Aug 29, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Drop-In Basketball
Student Recreation Centre (SRC)
150
Aug 29, 2023
8:00-10:00pm
Tennis Open House
UBC Tennis Centre
32
Aug 29, 2023
8:00-10:00pm
Intramural Dodgeball Game
MacInnes Field
200
Drop-In
Aug 30, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Beginner Boot Camp
SRC Studio
35
Aug 30, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Drop-In Basketball & Badminton
Student Recreation Centre (SRC)
150
Aug 30, 2023
8:00-10:00pm
Drop-In Skate
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (ProTrans Rink)
80
Aug 31, 2023
8:00-9:00pm
Yoga
SRC Studio
35
Aug 31, 2023
8:00-10:00pm
Lane Swim, Comp Swim, Steam and Sauna
UBC Aquatic Centre
50
Students Commuting to Campus
Recreation and social opportunities are scheduled after the formal sessions end for each day of your Jump Start experience. Please note that if a program is listed as:
Register: Online registration is required. If capacity permits walk-in guests, they will be asked to complete their booking using the online registration.
Drop-In: Entry is first-come, first-serve and subject to venue capacity
Date
Time
Activity
Location
Capacity
Register
Aug 30, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Yoga
SRC Studio
35
Aug 30, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Recess
MacInnes Field
200
Drop-In
Aug 30, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Drop-In Skate
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (ProTrans Rink)
80
Aug 31, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Hip Hop Dance Party
SRC Studio
35
Aug 31, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Drop-In Basketball & Badminton
SRC Gymnasiums
150
Aug 31, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Drop-in at the Fitness Centre
Life Building (ARC Fitness Centre)
80
Drop-In
Aug 31, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Lane Swim, Rec Swim, Leisure Pool, Hot tub, Steam and Sauna
UBC Aquatic Centre
40
Sep 1, 2023
4:00-5:00 pm
Yoga
SRC Studio
35
Learn More
Joining us for Athletics & Recreation’s First Week? Curious about getting involved? Looking for more information on our programs? Here are some great resources to help start your adventure with UBC Recreation.
Find Your Rec
Answer a few short questions to get some customized recommendations and programs to try!
Facilities
Take a virtual tour of UBC’s Sport Facilities and see what’s offered at each location.
Rec Terms to Know
A quick guide to a few terms you might hear or read around UBC Rec’s programs & facilities.
