Welcome to UBC Recreation Fitness and Classes!
UBC Fitness and Classes is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the UBC Community. We have two facilities, the Student Recreation Centre and the Activities and Recreation Centre, that host a variety of fitness centre, gymnasium, and studio spaces to accommodate for the full spectrum of ways you can stay active while on campus. The two facilities offer a variety of fitness classes – everything from yoga to boot camps, personal training opportunities, a spin studio, climbing cave, fitness centre and yoga & Pilates memberships, there is something for everyone.
Our staff strive to ensure a clean and safe environment, where you are encouraged to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. We want you to feel great, not only from your workout, but from the experience and friends you make while on your fitness journey.
Latest Fitness & Classes News
Winter Break Facility Hours
ARC Fitness Centre
December 21 – 22: 10:00am – 8:00pm
December 23: 6:30am – 9:00pm
December 24: 6:30am – 1:00pm
December 25 – 26: CLOSED
December 27 – 30: 9:00am – 9:00pm
December 31: 9:00am – 3:00pm
January 1: CLOSED
UBC Aquatic Centre
Annual Shutdown (Dec 9, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020)
BirdCoop Fitness Centre
December 21 – 22: 10:00am – 8:00pm
December 23: 6:30am – 9:00pm
December 24: 6:30am – 1:00pm
December 25 – 26: CLOSED
December 27 – 30: 9:00am – 9:00pm
December 31: 9:00am – 3:00pm
January 1: 10:00am – 5:00pm
UBC Camps Headquarters
December 23 – January 1: CLOSED
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (DMTSC)
December 23 – 24: 10:00am – 11:00pm
December 25 – 26: CLOSED
December 27: 10:00am – 11:00pm
December 28: 9:00am – 11:00pm
December 29: 9:00am – 9:00pm
December 30 – 31: 10:00am – 11:00pm
January 1: CLOSED
John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
December 23: 9:30am – 5:00pm
December 24: 9:30am – 1:00pm
December 25 – 29: CLOSED
December 30: 9:30am – 5:00pm
December 31: 9:30am – 1:00pm
January 1: CLOSED
Student Recreation Centre
December 21 – 22: 9:00am – 9:00pm
December 23: 6:30am – 9:00pm
December 24: 6:30am – 1:00pm
December 25 – 26: CLOSED
December 27 – 30: 9:00am – 9:00pm
December 31: 9:00am – 3:00pm
January 1: 10:00am – 6:00pm
UBC Tennis Centre
December 23 – 26: CLOSED
December 27: 10:00am – 6:00pm
December 28 – 29: 8:00am – 6:00pm
December 30: 10:00am – 6:00pm
December 31 – January 1: CLOSED
Winter Program Registration Now Open!
Get ready for Winter programs! Registration is now open!
SPORT CLUBS
UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs (TSC) are, Athletics and Recreation’s newest competitive option for UBC student athletes. Many teams compete throughout the winter – keep up to date on their accomplishments!
DROP-IN
- View the Online Schedule
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Futsal
- Volleyball
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Cricket
- Table Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Quidditch
Student Yoga Exam Pass
Yoga each day, can help keep stress at bay! The $15 Student Yoga Exam Pass gives you unlimited access to scheduled yoga classes offered from December 1 – December 21. Visit the Student Recreation Centre or ARC front desk to purchase your pass!
View the online schedule to see when you’ll…stretch away the stress!
Remembrance Day Holiday Hours
ARC Fitness Centre
Saturday November 9: 10:00am – 8:00pm (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: 12:00pm – 7:00pm (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
UBC Aquatic Centre
Saturday November 9: 8:00am – 9:00pm (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: 8:00am – 9:00pm (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: 10:00am – 2:00pm
BirdCoop Fitness Centre
Saturday November 9: 10:00am – 8:00pm (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: 10:00am – 7:00pm (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
UBC Camps Headquarters
Saturday November 9: CLOSED (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: CLOSED (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: CLOSED
Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (DMTSC)
Saturday November 9: 9:00am – 11:00pm (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: 9:00am – 9:00pm (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: CLOSED
John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse
Saturday November 9: CLOSED (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: CLOSED (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: CLOSED
Student Recreation Centre
Saturday November 9: 9:00am – 10:00pm (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: 9:00am – 10:00pm (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
UBC Tennis Centre
Saturday November 9: 8:00am – 10:00pm (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: 8:00am – 10:00pm (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: 8:00am – 10:00pm (Regular Hours)
*No programming running Nov 9-11
War Memorial Gym
Saturday November 9: CLOSED (Regular Hours)
Sunday November 10: CLOSED (Regular Hours)
Monday November 11: CLOSED