Thunderbirds National Champs (again)

UBC Thunderbirds Men’s swimming captures 6th consecutive U SPORTS National Title, Women claim silver

The UBC Thunderbirds captured their sixth-straight U SPORTS championship title on the men’s side while the Toronto Varsity Blues successfully defended their title on the women’s …

U SPORTS: Best of luck Thunderbirds!

UBC swimmers are off to Vancouver Island next week for the U SPORTS National Varsity Swimming Championships hosted by University of Victoria Vikes (Saanich Commonwealth Place – Feb. 23-25, 2023).  (U SPORTS 2023 Swimming—Info Bulletin)

UBC looks to …

Above & Below the Waterline: Underwater Hockey

The UBC Aquatic Centre, designed for “Campus, Community & Competition” services the needs of students, faculty, staff and residents. Whether it be a place to rest and relax between classes, or to get in a regular workout, the bright facility …

February 21: Water Temp Notice

Due to necessary maintenance, guests of the UBC Aquatic Centre are invited to make note that water temperature may fluctuate and be cooler than usual for Tuesday February 21.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete this …

Results expected from new-look HPC-Van

The new Head Coach for High Performance Centre – Vancouver, Scott Talbot joins an on-deck coaching team that was led in the interim by Assistant Coach Mandy Bell and Performance Scientist Tom Vandenbogsaerde. Performance analyst Graham Olson is also on …

2023: New swim lesson program for UBC

2023: New swim lesson program for UBC

As of January 2023, the UBC Aquatic Centre is delivering the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life swim lesson programming. This programming which has been delivered in parts of Canada for over a decade introduces to British Columbians new levels

UBC Aquatic Centre Facility Schedule Change (Jan. 7-8)

UBC Aquatic Centre Facility Schedule Change (Jan. 7-8)

Guests of the UBC Aquatic Centre are to be advised that due to inadequate staff availability the facility will have modified hours for the weekend of Saturday January 7 through Sunday January 8, 2023.

  • Saturday:  9:00-11:00 |  11:30-14:30
  • Sunday:  CLOSED
Showers prior to swimming

Showers prior to swimming

With a new year, comes the opportunity to renew our commitment to regular physical activity for all the benefits that it provides.

At the UBC Aquatic Centre staff are also renewing their efforts to reinforce already existing policies & procedures

2022 Ken Demchuk Int’l Invitational (Dec. 15-18)

2022 Ken Demchuk Int’l Invitational (Dec. 15-18)

The UBC Aquatic Centre is pleased to be the host venue for the 2022 Ken Demchuk International Invitational (Dec. 15-18, 2022).  The para-swimming event, hosted by Swimming Canada, will see some of Canada’s best, along with swimmers from abroad, …

Thunderbirds #1 and #2 at Canada West

Thunderbirds #1 and #2 at Canada West

The  UBC Varsity Swim Teams competed at the Canada West Swimming Championships in Lethbridge, AB (Nov. 25-27, 2022) with the women’s team capturing the overall Canada West Championship, and the men’s team finishing second.

UBC Swim Teams at Canada West