2025

Intramurals for Everyone: Decoding Your Options

Intramurals for Everyone: Decoding Your Options

Ever wondered what Intramural Leagues are really like? We talked to players across campus to give you a closer look at what these leagues offer and why you should join this season!

Pickleball Added for Drop-in Gym

Beginning in January 2026, pickleball is available as part of UBC Rec’s drop-in gym sports program. Drop-in activities in the gymnasiums are free for UBC students, faculty, and staff just by scanning a UBC Card at the respective sign-in desks at Rec North or the SRC. Upcoming Gymnasium Drop-in Changes Please check the gymnasium drop-in […]

176 TSC Athletes Receive Academic Thunderbird award for the 2024-25 Academic Year

176 TSC Athletes Receive Academic Thunderbird award for the 2024-25 Academic Year

The TSC Academic Thunderbird Award honours student-athletes who have excelled in the classroom as well as their competitive field. This award recognizes athletes who achieved an 80% or higher sessional average while competing for their sport club.* The 2024-2025 season saw an impressive 176 student-athletes recognized with the Academic Thunderbird Award. This figure represents 53 […]

Creative Jersey Contest 2025

Creative Jersey Contest 2025

This year’s Jersey Contest brought out the creativity, team spirit, and serious style from across our leagues! Over the term, teams rallied their most imaginative designers, grabbed their boldest colors, and showcased jerseys that were as unique as the players wearing them. From hand-painted masterpieces to cleverly crafted themes, the entries rolled in with impressive energy and originality. Let’s recap the fun!

Photo Cred: Jarek Tan

Gladiator: Know Before You Go!

Welcome to Gladiator 2025: Under the Sea! Prepare to plunge into the mysterious depths of the ocean, where thrilling challenges and aquatic adventures await. Channel your inner diver as you navigate through coral reefs, dodge lurking predators, and uncover the treasures that lie beneath. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the big day!

Enter Our Creative Jersey Contest!

Enter Our Creative Jersey Contest!

Do you love sports leagues? Are you interested in winning a FREE INTRAMURALS TEAM REGISTRATION for next semester? We want to see your best Intramural team jerseys so your team can go into playoff games in style. Learn more about how your creative design can land you a free team registration for next term!

What is Women’s Community Night?

What is Women’s Community Night?

Ever wondered what Women’s Community Night is really like? We took to the scene to talk to organisers and participants, giving you an insight into the ins and outs of Women’s Community Night and why you should join.

RAD Recreation Adapted Society

RAD Recreation Adapted Society

The UBC GearBox is RAD Society’s newest adaptive gear library, located at the UBC Student Recreation Centre. Whether you’re exploring trails, hitting the water, or cruising around campus, we’ve got the gear to help you.

Photo Credit: Victoria Cheah

Back to the Boat: Alumni Stories from Day of the LongBoat 2025

2025 marked the biggest Day of the LongBoat in history. With over 4,500 participants, including Premier David Eby, the event once again proved that it’s more than a student tradition–it’s a beloved highlight for the entire community, extending well beyond campus.

Photo Credit: Jacqueline Wong

Re-Live the Best Highlights of LongBoat 2025

The Day of the LongBoat 2025 weekend set a new attendance record with 450 teams (4000+ participants) converging on to Jericho Beach to row, row, row their boats! Read more here!