Updates & Impacts Due to COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Last updated on November 4, 2021 10:45 am

All persons age 5 and older are required to wear a face mask when indoors at UBC Sport Facilities except during physical activity.

Beginning September 13, proof of vaccination against COVID-19 will be required of all persons aged 12 and older for admittance to UBC Sport Facilities and participation in UBC Recreation and Thunderbirds Sport Club programs. Read about how to get your proof of vaccination as well as the facilities and programs that do not require proof of vaccination.

Please note that advanced registration is still required for most activities and admittance to UBC sport facilities. Registered patrons may also be accompanied by up to two spectating guests, facility capacity permitting. Spectators must arrive at the same time as the registered patron and there are no “in-and-out” privileges. Please note that spectators are currently not allowed at the UBC Aquatic Centre at this time.  

All visitors should continue to self-assess prior to your visit & please do not visit if you feel unwell.

UBC Aquatic Centre Schedule

Important Updates for UBC Aquatic Centre Activities

Please note that for all drop-in activities at the UBC Aquatic Centre, advanced online registration is required for all users. An online login for UBC Recreation’s new registration system is required. If you have not recently set up a new login, please follow the link below prior to registering for a drop-in fitness class.

The UBC Aquatic Centre has four separate tanks that can accommodate a variety of programming options:

  • Leisure Pool: is accessible via stairs or a ramp with a temperature of 89-90°F (31-32°C).  Depth ranges from 0.9m to 1.22m. 
  • Recreation Pool: is a 25m pool accessible via ramp with a temperature of 81-82°F (27-28°C).  Depth ranges from 1.07m – 4.5m. 
  • Competition Pool: is 50m by 25m with 1m movable bulkhead (facilitated lift access available upon request) with a temperature of 78-80°F (26-27°C).  Depth throughout the pool is 2.4m, for the full list of facility amenities click here.

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Please note that the schedules are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances and we encourage you to bookmark and reference this schedule prior to any visit. In the event of an unscheduled closure this calendar is the first place that we update.