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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, Sept 30 and Monday, Oct 2 in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Day of the Longboat Captain’s Package | 2023

Day of the Longboat Captain’s Package | 2023

Team Captains: Check your emails to view your Captain’s Package which outlines all the information that you and your team will need to know for Day of the Longboat.

Where to Get Started

Where to Get Started

Welcome back Thunderbirds! Here’s a few things to add to your bucket list.

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 with several MMA fighting legends. He is also an IBJJF-certified judge and referee, acting in […]

Navigating Intramural League Registration

We’re sharing some of our favourite insights about registering for an Intramural League. This information can help you find a spot as an individual or to set up a new team with your friends.

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

Being a UBC student as a lot of perks – including reduced rates, free activities, and opportunities for athletics and recreation. With the fall term right around the corner, there’s a few things you should know!

Photo Cred: Jarek Tan

Free Agent Meeting | September 14, 2023

Attend the Free Agent Meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023 @6-8PM, for an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals looking to form an Intramural league team.

Registration for TriDu ’24 | Now Open

Registration for UBC’s Triathlon Duathlon is now open! Look ahead to your 2024 race season by kicking things off with BC’s longest running triathlon.

Lunch and Lift | July 31

Lunch and Lift | July 31

Program Details Date: Monday, July 31 Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm Facilitator: Habibatou Ba, Support Specialist (she/her) Session: Individual Impacts – Collective Care Registration Deadline: July 27 @ 12:00pm Delivery: Both in-person and online Register Now: In-person Classes Register Now: Online Classes What is it? The session includes an energizing pilates class for the first 30 minutes, which is […]

Credit: UBC Recreation / Kirsten Call

“Moves with the Move U Crew” Podcast: Walking at the Beach

An episode to be played at any of the beaches in Vancouver this summer!