Fitness Memberships

UBC Recreation’s fitness memberships offer access to the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres and options to include group fitness activities such as spin, yoga, Pilates, and boot camps.

Select a Membership Type

UBC Student Memberships

Student fitness memberships are valid within the term of purchase.

  • Fall | September – December
  • Winter | January – April
  • Spring & Summer | May – August

To qualify for the UBC Student membership, a UBC Student must be enrolled in courses and paying/paid the Athletics & Recreation student fee.

ARC & BirdCoop Only

$50/term

Unlimited access to the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres

Group Fitness Classes Only

$95/term

Unlimited access to all Group Fitness Classes

ARC, BirdCoop, & Group Fitness Classes

$145/term

Unlimited access to all Group Fitness Classes and the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres

Group Fitness Classes Only

$25

Unlimited access to all Group Fitness Classes

Access Includes:

  • Over 100 Group Fitness Classes (includes Boot Camps, Group Fitness Classes, Spin Classes, Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Pilates Classes)
  • Each week features 22 boot camps, 2 group fitness classes, 16 spin cycle classes, and 13 yoga & Pilates classes

Membership valid from March 31 – April 13, 2025

ARC, BirdCoop, & Group Fitness Classes

$50/term

Unlimited access to all Group Fitness Classes and the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres

Access Includes:

  • Access to all Group Fitness Classes (includes Boot Camps, Group Fitness Classes, Spin Classes, Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Pilates Classes)
  • BirdCoop & ARC Fitness Centres*
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave

Membership valid from May 1 – August 31, 2025


Faculty & Staff Membership Rates

Fitness memberships for UBC’s faculty & staff include:

  • Access to the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres and will soon include the Rec North Fitness Centre.
  • Over 50 weekly classes for group fitness, spin cycle, and yoga & Pilates.
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave

Special Introductory Offer & Payment Plan on 1 Year Memberships

Buy a 1-year membership between May 1-11 for exclusive, early access to to Recreation Centre North before it opens to the public!

1-Year Pass | Pay in Full

$399

Best value! Save $140

Use code ‘HEALTHYWORKPLACE’ when purchasing “PROMO – FITNESS – 1 Year – Faculty & Staff”

Offer expires September 30, 2025

1-Year Pass | Payment Plan

$540

10 monthly payments of $43.20 plus $108 initial payment

Select “FITNESS – 1 Year – Faculty & Staff” to purchase using payment plan

Membership Rates

 5-Visit Pass11-Month Pass4-Month Pass1 Year PassSingle Visit
UBC Faculty & Staff$60.00$60.00$220.00$540.00$16.00

15-Visit Passes can be used for registration to any group fitness class or access to the fitness centres. 5-Visit Passes expire 365 days after the original date of purchase.

Rates are effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.


UNA & CSC Membership Rates

Fitness memberships for residents with verified UNA or CSC eligibility include:

  • Access to the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres and will soon include the Rec North Fitness Centre.
  • Over 50 weekly classes for group fitness, spin cycle, and yoga & Pilates.
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave.

Special Introductory Offer & Payment Plan on 1 Year Memberships

Buy a 1-year membership between May 1-11 for exclusive, early access to to Recreation Centre North before it opens to the public!

1-Year Pass | Pay in Full

$399

Best value! Save $140

Use code ‘WESBROOKVILLAGE’ when purchasing “PROMO – FITNESS – 1 Year – UNA & CSC”

Offer expires July 31, 2025

1-Year Pass | Payment Plan

$540

10 monthly payments of $43.20 plus $108 initial payment

Select “FITNESS – 1 Year – Non-Student” to purchase using payment plan

Membership Rates

 5-Visit Pass11 Month Pass4 Month Pass1 Year PassSingle Visit
UNA/CSC Adult (19-64) $60.00$60.00$220.00$540.00$16.00
UNA/CSC Youth (12-18)2$50.00$50.00$140.00$360.00N/A
UNA/CSC Senior  (65+)$50.00$50.00$140.00$360.00$12.00

15 Visit Passes can be used for registration to any group fitness class or access to the fitness centres. 5-Visit Passes expire 365 days after the original date of purchase.

2Those aged 12-15 must contact fitness.programs@ubc.ca to book an orientation, prior to being able to use the facility.

Rates are effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.


UBC Alumni & Community Membership Rates

Fitness memberships for UBC alumni and the general community include:

  • Access to the ARC & BirdCoop Fitness Centres and will soon include the Rec North Fitness Centre.
  • Over 50 weekly classes for group fitness, spin cycle, and yoga & Pilates.
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave.

Special Introductory Offer & Payment Plan on 1 Year Memberships

1-Year Pass | Pay in Full

$499

Best value! Save $160

Use code ‘RECNORTH’ when purchasing “PROMO – FITNESS – 1 Year – Public & Alumni”

Offer expires July 31, 2025

1-Year Pass | Payment Plan

$660

10 monthly payments of $52.80 plus $132 initial payment

Select “FITNESS – 1 Year – Non-Student” to purchase using payment plan

Membership Rates

 5-Visit Pass11 Month Pass4-Month Pass1 Year PassSingle Visit
UBC Alumni & Community Adult (19-64) $65.00$65.00$240.00$660.00$17.00
Community Youth (12-18)2$55.00$55.00$160.00$420.00N/A
UBC Alumni & Community Senior  (65+)$55.00$55.00$160.00$420.00$13.00

15 Visit Passes can be used for registration to any group fitness class or access to the fitness centres. 5-Visit Passes expire 365 days after the original date of purchase.

2Those aged 12-15 must contact fitness.programs@ubc.ca to book an orientation, prior to being able to use the facility.

Rates are effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.


How to Purchase a Membership

Follow these steps to purchase a membership for the Fitness Centres and group fitness classes:

Memberships are available for purchase online. UBC Recreation is using a new registration system; an online login will be required for all activities. If you have not recently set up a new login, please follow the link below to connect your CWL or create a UBC Recreation online login.

For membership purchases using debit or cash, please visit the Student Recreation Centre or ARC.

Using Your Memberships for Group Fitness Reservations

Reservations are not required for fitness centres and the BirdCoop Bouldering Cave.

For group fitness classes, online reservations will be available 24 hours prior to the start of each activity.

Members are limited to one reservation per 24 hour period. If you are unable to attend a session, please ensure you cancel online.


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Important Information regarding fitness memberships:

Membership does not guarantee a reservation in fitness classes or the fitness centres when at capacity.