BCRPA Pool Operator Course | Mar 14 & 15
Master essential pool safety and maintenance skills with our BCRPA Pool Operator Level 1 course. Register before March 14!
Thursdays Are Student Nights at the Aquatic Centre!
Starting Jan 15th, on Thursdays from 8:00 pm onwards, the Aquatic Centre hosts drop-in facility hours exclusively to UBC students! Whether you want to chill in the hot tub, relax in the sauna or play basketball in the leisure pool – do whatever floats your boat!
Lifesaving Certification Courses Available this December!
We will be offering a variety of aquatics and lifesaving certification and recertification opportunities this month! Register now to get certified or keep your certification up to date!
T-Birds Sweep Awards at Conference Championships!
Our UBC Thunderbirds won both conference team titles for the second year in a row and claimed every individual award across the three days of competition at the Canada West Championships!
Winter Break Reduced Hours & Closures
All UBC Recreation Sport Facilities will have adjusted hours from December 2025 to January 2026. We encourage guests to plan ahead when visiting our facilities.
Aquatic Centre | November Schedule Changes
From November 7 to November 12, there will be a variety of schedule changes due to scheduled events and Remembrance Day. Please read for more information.
Parent-Teacher & Safety Week | Oct 20-27
From Monday, October 20 to Sunday, October 27, we will be engaging in Parent-Teacher updates and Safety Week. Read more to see what programming will look like during this time period.
World Restart a Heart Day | Oct 16
We’ve teamed up with the UBC Red Cross Club to bring you “World Restart A Heart”. This free event on Thursday, October 16, 2025, offers hands-only CPR and AED training to the community!
Floating Pumpkin Patch | Oct 25
The UBC Aquatic Centre is thrilled to announce that we are running our Floating Pumpkin Patch again! Join us on Saturday, October 18, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Leisure Pool for an unforgettable experience.
Truth & Reconciliation | Closures & Reduced Hours
UBC’s Sports Facilities will be closed or operating with reduced hours on Tuesday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please check schedules prior to visiting. Closed UBC Aquatic Centre Student Recreation Centre Rose Baseball Indoor Training Centre John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse UBC Camps Office Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena […]