Free Rec Activities for Jump Start

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.

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Rec Terms to Know

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