Student Recreation Centre

6000 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-6000

Hours of Operation

January 10 – 16

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sat – Sun: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

January 17 – April 30

  • Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sat – Sun: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Stat Holidays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

All dates/times are subject to change

Holidays: visit the Holiday Hours page for updates

BirdCoop Fitness Centre

6000 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-6000

Winter Hours of Operation

December 23, 2021 – January 18, 2022

The BirdCoop Fitness Centre will be closed from December 23, 2021 – January 18, 2022 due to provincial health guidelines.

January 19 – April 30, 2022

  • Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Stat Holidays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

All dates/times are subject to change

Holidays: visit the Holiday Hours page for updates

ARC

6138 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-6000

Winter Hours of Operation

December 23, 2021 – January 18, 2022

The ARC Fitness Centre will be closed from December 23, 2021 – January 18, 2022 due to provincial health guidelines.

January 19 – April 30, 2022

  • Mon – Fri: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Stat Holidays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

All dates/times are subject to change

Holidays: visit the Holiday Hours page for updates

Fitness Programs

Located in the Student Recreation Centre, the ARC, and Ponderosa
Tel: 604-822-6000
Email: fitness.programs@ubc.ca

Updates & Impacts Due to COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Last updated on December 21, 2021 7:45 pm

The BirdCoop & ARC Fitness Centres will be closed from Dec 23 – Jan 18 due to provincial health orders to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please note that the fitness studios are also closed.

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. 

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

Find focus and build self-confidence while achieving mental and physical strength. UBC Recreation offers a variety of martial arts taught by experienced martial arts instructors who integrate discipline, precision, power, and self-defense into every lesson. The classes we offer, include but are not limited to: Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Iaido, and Judo. All levels are welcome to connect your mind and body, while developing your own strength, feeling of safety, empowerment and confidence.

What’s New?

Fitness Centres Closed & Classes Cancelled | Dec 23

December 21, 2021

Due to today’s announcement from the Provincial Health officer, all UBC fitness centres (BirdCoop and ARC), fitness studios, and fitness classes will be closed or cancelled from December 23 – January 18.

Winter Reg Opens Nov 22 @ 1:00pm

November 15, 2021

Check out the opportunities that await you in 2022, and try something new with UBC Recreation. Registration opens on Monday, November 22 at 1:00 PM for winter programs!