Welcome!
UBC Recreation is committed to providing all individuals on campus with welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable physical recreation opportunities. Explore this section to find free and low barrier activities suitable for all abilities, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
What’s Your Movement Goal?
At UBC we believe that every individual is unique in their physical activity needs and that through recreation you can connect with the community, cope with stress, and improve your overall health and wellbeing. Knowing your goals for being active can help you to determine the best options available to fit your lifestyle. Discover some programs or events at UBC that might pique your interest.
- Discover 124 different group fitness classes for no cost at UBC Recreation's Free Week from September 9-15, 2019. Details can be found on the Free Week page.
- Join a free Guided Walk!
- Find some time for drop-in sports and activities such as badminton and basketball.
- Gain confidence and learn from a Personal Trainer
- Simply sit less and move more. Find fun and different way to be active in February with the annual Move UBC campaign.
- Start moving more with a free guided walk with colleagues and peers from across campus.
- Register as a "free agent" or a Just for Fun team in one of the many Intramural leagues on campus.
- Become an event day volunteer for Intramural Events to meet new people and take part in some amazing events!
- Try a fun activity new to you, such as the UBC Yoga Rave, UBC's Largest Spin Class, or drop in on a dance, yoga or martial arts class.
- Drop in for some skating or take a dip in the pool.
- Explore UBC resources to support your mental health.
How Can We Help You Move at UBC?
Sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to exercise between class, work, studying, commuting, and family responsibilities. We are committed to offering a diverse range of physical recreation opportunities suitable for all ages, abilities, and needs. If you have concerns about whether a program or event is right for you, reach out and let us help!
Call or send us an email at the Student Recreation Centre Operations desk to start the conversation and you will be directed to the appropriate person:
Tel: 604-822-6000 (SRC Operations Centre)
Email: src.operations@ubc.ca
UBC Recreation is a member of the Physical Activity Office and partners across campuses with multiple departments to help all UBC community members to move more and sit less. The Physical Activity Office acts to improve individual health, wellbeing, and quality of life through a collaborative and coordinated approach to programming, research, and education in physical activity and health promotion. One of the many projects of the Physical Activity Office is the annual Move UBC campaign. Find out how you can partner with us by contacting the Physical Activity Office directly at physical.activity@ubc.ca.
We want every person to find a way to participate in our programs. Wherever possible, we strive to adapt programs and events to offer all participants of all abilities the chance to try our programs. Here are some below!
- Surprise yourself with who you’ll meet and what you’ll learn about campus in our free Walking Programs that are held year round
- Move to the music, enjoy some refreshments, and save the date for UBC’s Largest Spin Class this November
- Opportunities to get moving exist in every corner of campus! Check out the annual Move UBC campaign in February to join in on the fun.
- Find out more about our commitment to Inclusive Recreation by clicking here.
Should you have questions about any of the programs you see both in the list above or anywhere on the Recreation website, please contact the Student Recreation Centre (SRC) Operations desk and you will be directed to the appropriate program manager:
Tel: 604-822-6000 (SRC Operations Centre)
Email: src.operations@ubc.ca
What’s New?
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What’s Happening in September at UBC Rec?
August 28, 2023
Fall 2023 Gender Inclusive Update
August 22, 2023Beginning fall 2023, UBC Recreation is introducing some changes across our programs, specifically for adult programs aged 18 and above. To encourage an inclusive environment and better identify experiences that may be impacted by gender related considerations, additional designations will be included in the names or descriptions of activities.
