Want to stay active and make the most of your time at UBC?
From fitness classes and drop-in sports to fall leagues, UBC Recreation has something for everyone. One of the great perks for UBC students is free activities, discounted rates, and access to a wide range of programs. With fall just around the corner, here’s what to know!
Use your CWL to set up a UBC Recreation login to access all of these great benefits!
Free Activities for UBC Students
Aquatic Centre Access
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. Whether it’s doing laps in the lanes or hanging out in the leisure pool or hot tub, hang out at the Aquatic Centre for free during select sessions!
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!
Check the schedule for opportunities for other drop-in sports like wheelchair basketball and cricket!
Drop-in Track Access
FREE for UBC Students!
UBC Students get FREE access to the drop-in track at Rec North! Whether it’s raining or shining, walk or roll on UBC’s only indoor track!
Moves on MacInnes
FREE for UBC Students!
Sign out FREE sport equipment from the SRC to use on MacInnes Field! Borrow ultimate discs, spikeball kits, soccer balls & more!
Get Moving Programs
FREE for UBC Students!
UBC’s Move U Crew hosts a variety of wellbeing walk & roll programs and other events to promote health and wellbeing.
Free Week
September 8 – 14, 2025
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 12, 2025
Participate in one of the many intramural league sports offered at UBC! Each league team has games once a week on campus, allowing students to quickly de-stress and fit in a quick moment for sports with their friends amidst crazy school schedules. These leagues are catered to student schedules and 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 & Rec North
Starting at just $60/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:
