2024

New for Winter 2025: Learn, Practice, and Play Adult Programs

New for Winter 2025: Learn, Practice, and Play Adult Programs

We’re excited to announce exciting changes to our adult programs at the UBC Tennis Centre for Winter 2025! Our new structure, based on the “Learn, Practice, and Play” philosophy, is designed to provide players of all levels with a well-rounded and enjoyable tennis experience. 

Great Trek Race Updates | Oct 26

Great Trek Race Updates | Oct 26

Stay updated on this page for timely updates about the race. Important information will be shared throughout the day.

Traffic Advisory | Sat, Oct 26

Traffic Advisory | Sat, Oct 26

Patrons should be aware that on Saturday, October 26, 2024, the annual Great Trek will be taking place on campus. To support the course of this event, some significant road closures and impacts will be in place from 7:00AM – 1:30PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024. We would suggest budgeting additional time to travel around on campus on that day.

Your Guide to Thrive: Move More with Free Classes this November

Your Guide to Thrive: Move More with Free Classes this November

November is Thrive month, focusing on mental health awareness and education. Physical activity is a key focus of Thrive, so we’re excited to offer free beginner classes every Friday to help you get moving! View all new activities planned this month.

Credit: UBC Recreation / Kirsten Call

“Moves with the Move U Crew” Podcast: Test Day Tranquility

This 6-minute routine will help you with grounding and light stretching, prior to taking an exam. It is designed to reduce stress and prepare you to succeed!

Day of the Longboat 2024: Highlights and Best Team Names

Day of the Longboat 2024: Highlights and Best Team Names

Teams names were wonderfully creative at Day of the Longboat 2024. Let’s look at some highlights and best team names from the weekend!

Join the Great Trek Relay by Oct 20!

Join the Great Trek Relay by Oct 20!

Embark on the annual Great Trek for a ‘Jaunt Through Musqueam Territory’ on Saturday, October 26, 2024, as UBC Recreation revives the century-old Arts ’20 Relay, challenging faculties and residence teams to compete in a spirited race from the original UBC campus to Point Grey for the ultimate bragging rights.

Gayton Family Award  | Submit Nominations

Gayton Family Award | Submit Nominations

On behalf of the entire Intramural program, we would like to say thank you for your participation in this year’s leagues, tournaments, and events. We are incredibly excited to announce the continuation of the Gayton Family Award for the 2024/25 academic year (formerly known as the Robert Gayton Award).

UBC Rec X Collegia

We are so excited to be joining you next Thursday, September 26! If you’re around, we will have a few fun activities, some prizes, and we always love to talk to you about where to find community on campus. Your first year at UBC can be overwhelming, so we hope we can help make things feel a little smaller in this huge place, just like your Collegia Advisors are already doing!