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  • BirdCoop Bouldering Centre Opening | Oct 19

    UBC’s BirdCoop Bouldering Centre is opening its doors and here’s everything you need to get ready for your first visit.

    Location & Hours of Operation

    The BirdCoop Bouldering Centre is located on the ground level of UBC’s Student Recreation Centre (SRC).

    Please note that the BirdCoop’s hours differ from the building hours:

    • Monday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Tuesday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Wednesday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Thursday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Friday10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    • Saturday12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Sunday12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • HolidaysCLOSED

    Membership & Access

    UBC Student Access

    UBC Students with a current Fitness Centres membership are welcome to use BirdCoop Bouldering with no additional fees once they have completed the mandatory orientation.

    Non-Student Memberships & Drop-in

    Non-student memberships will be available for purchase online beginning Monday, October 19.

    Adults (ages 19 and older)

    Access to the BirdCoop Bouldering Centre is available through paid memberships specific to the facility or drop-in per visit. UBC Faculty & Staff and UNA or CSC members are eligible for reduced membership rates.

    Youth (Ages 8 to 18)

    Individuals must be at least age 8 and older to climb in the facility. A membership is required; drop-in is not available for youth climbers. Additionally adult supervision is required for youth climbers from ages 8-13.

    More Information about Memberships & Drop-in

    Rules & Etiquette

    • A mandatory orientation is required for all first time visitors. Please plan for an extra 8-10 minutes before your first climb.
    • Climbing shoes are required. Shoe rentals are available for $5.
    • Loose chalk is permitted. Please be considerate in the amount of chalk used and take care to avoid creating airborne chalk by clapping, etc.
    • Backpacks, bags, umbrellas, skateboards, and other large items are not permitted in the bouldering centre. Please use the short-term lockers outside the centre to store these items.
    Review All of the BirdCoop Bouldering Rules & Etiquette

    Get to Know the Facility

    Virtual Tour

    How We Grade Our Routes

    We’re excited for your first visit to the UBC BirdCoop Bouldering Centre and can’t wait for you to try out the new space. If you have questions, please contact us at bouldering.centre@ubc.ca.