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Reduced Hours at UBC Pool | May 27

Reduced Hours at UBC Pool | May 27

On May 27, the UBC Aquatic Centre will be closing at 4:15pm due to insufficient staff availability arising from illness. Regular ours are expected to resume beginning May 28.

5 Ways to Stay Active This Summer!

5 Ways to Stay Active This Summer!

Hey UBC! Summer in Vancouver is one of the most amazing times of the year, where the sun shines bright and the city comes to life with outdoor activities. With its scenic beauty and numerous parks, Vancouver is a perfect

58th Mel Zajac Jr. Int’l Swim Meet | June 2-4

58th Mel Zajac Jr. Int’l Swim Meet | June 2-4

The UBC Aquatic Centre is proud to be the host venue for the 58th edition of the Mel Zajac Jr International Swim Meet!

Some of the best swimmers in the Pacific Northwest converge on UBC’s Point Grey campus each spring.

Testing of Air Systems  | May 24 & 25

Testing of Air Systems | May 24 & 25

Guests of the UBC Aquatic Centre are to be advised that facility staff will be conducting testing of the building’s air handling system on Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25.

More specifically, facility users may notice that the air …

Fall Programs | Info Available Jun 28

Fall Programs | Info Available Jun 28

Look ahead to fall 2023 with UBC Recreation programs!

With activities ranging from fitness and tennis to skating/hockey and aquatics, UBC Recreation has something for everyone. Mark your calendars for the following important dates:

  • Programs Viewable Online | June 28
Free Week | May 23 – 29
Photo Cred: Bronwyn Davies

Outdoor Courts Now Open!

We are excited to announce that our outdoor court bookings have returned this summer to the UBC Tennis Centre! This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the sunshine, practice your swing, and stay active. 

Here is everything you need to

Victoria Day Reduced Hours

Victoria Day Reduced Hours

UBC Recreation’s Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours on Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they are planning to visit our facilities.

 

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VPSC Swim-A-Thon

The UBC Aquatic Centre is pleased to support Vancouver Pacific Swim Club (VPSC) with the hosting of their annual “VPSC Swim-A-Thon“. The 2023 edition will be hosted Saturday May 13 12:15 – 4:00PM at the UBC Aquatic Centre.…

Credit: UBC Recreation / Kirsten Call

“Moves with the Move U Crew” Podcast: Core Breathing

 

It’s clear that breathing is vital to our everyday survival. What’s less known is the power of mindful breathing. Mindful breathing has been demonstrated to improve reading comprehension (Clinton et al., 2018), reduce pain perceptions (Zautra