Intramurals: More Than Just Sports (We’re Hiring!)
University is about more than just classes—it’s about finding opportunities to connect, grow and leave your mark. That being said, UBC is such a large school, it can be intimidating to join clubs or programs without knowing what you’re getting …
Day of the Longboat 2024: Highlights and Best Team Names
UBC Recreation’s Day of the Longboat 2024 weekend brought out over 400 teams to Jericho Beach on the 28 and 29 of September. In our largest turnout since pre-pandemic times, participants in competitive and just-for-fun heats fiercely rowed their …
UBC TriDu | 2024 Wrap-Up
Dear Triathlon Community,
Congratulations to everyone who came and conquered the 2024 UBC Triathlon Duathlon! Your presence, support, and spirit made our recent triathlon an incredible success. Whether you raced, volunteered, or cheered from the sidelines, your contributions were invaluable.…
Race Ready: UBC Triathlon Team’s TriDu Week Essentials
As we gear up for Tri-Du this weekend, the excitement is brewing, and the nerves might be too! While your training journey may have begun long ago, what you do on race day can make all the difference. That’s why …
What’s it like to Play Adaptive Sports?
With the beginning of Move UBC in February, UBC Recreation celebrated its annual Adaptive Sports Day on February 1. The event featured sitting volleyball and wheelchair floor hockey, inviting participants of all abilities to explore and engage in these dynamic …
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Stretch
Photo Cred: Jarek Tan
Training for a race is a time-consuming task. You have a goal set in mind for a time you want to achieve, and you are committed to working towards reaching this mark. Once race day hits …
Preparing for Gladiator | Advice from Gladiator 2023 Participants
Are you a Gladiator participant wondering how you can prepare so that you can maximize your chances of winning? Or are you someone who doesn’t know what to expect at Gladiator, and is looking for more information that might help? …
A Recap of Water Wars 2023
UBC’s Water Wars event took place at the amazing Aquatic Centre on the evening of October 12. This event is a great example of UBC’s spirit of teamwork, camaraderie and friendly competition.
Mixed teams of 6-8 people competed in aquatic …
UBC Day of the LongBoat 2023
Day of the Longboat 2023 Recap
UBC Recreation’s annual Day of the LongBoat event, held on the shores of Jericho Beach on September 30 and October 1, lived up to its reputation as one of the most significant and eagerly …
Intramural Presents: Water Wars
After 3 years long hiatus water wars is back with bang! While the weather outside starts to become cold and dreary come join us in the aquatic center where you will spend a fun filled evening in the warm competing …