Fitness & Classes

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Reduced Hours

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Reduced Hours

UBC Recreation’s Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours on Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they are planning to visit our facilities.…

Register for Fall Term Fitness Classes!

Register for Fall Term Fitness Classes!

Did you try out a class you loved during Free Week? Now is the time to register for its series!

UBC Recreation offers two categories of fitness classes: series-based instructional fitness classes and drop-in group fitness classes.

  • Instructional Fitness Classes:
Rafael Da Silva

Rafael Da Silva

Rafael is a 2nd-degree IBJJF Black Belt in under UFC/PRIDE FC/TUF fighter Cristiano Marcello.  He has accumulated almost 20 years of training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, including extensive Mixed Martial Arts training in Curitiba, Brazil, where he trained

What’s Happening in September at UBC Rec?

What’s Happening in September at UBC Rec?

It’s September and that can only mean one thing… Back-to-School season has arrived. Aside from the academic grind, it’s important to create a balanced social calendar – and we’re here to help!

Here’s a breakdown of all the events coming
Gina Woods

Gina Woods

Gina has been training in Martial arts for many years, earning her first blackbelt in kickboxing at 12 years old, and her second blackbelt in Taekwondo at age 15. She competed for a number of years, winning the Canadian national

Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno, from Aguascalientes, Mexico, is a seasoned Zumba instructor with 11+ years of dance experience. Sharing his passion for dance globally brings him immense joy. Carlos has led massive classes, showcasing his skills, and connecting with participants. His approach

Fall 2023 Gender Inclusive Update

Fall 2023 Gender Inclusive Update

Header image showing UBC's south sport facilities

UBC strives to build a respectful and welcoming environment for all participants to enhance wellbeing, participation and a sense of community on campus through opportunities in Athletics and Recreation. We recognize gender identity and gender expression is a spectrum, and

Labour Day Reduced Hours

Labour Day Reduced Hours

UBC Recreation’s Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours on Monday, September 4 for Labour Day. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they are planning to visit our facilities.

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22 September 2018:  Action during a Men's Homecoming Football game between the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and the University of Calgary Dinos on Sidoo Field at Thunderbird Stadium, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.  ****(Photo by Bob Frid/UBC Athletics  2018 All Rights Reserved****)

Unlocking Benefits: Make the Most of your UBC Student Access

Are you looking for ways to stay active and make the most of your time at UBC? From fitness classes to drop-in sports, to fall leagues – UBC Recreation offers a wide range of activities for students to enjoy throughout

Fitness Memberships | On Sale Aug 17