All are Welcome!

UBC Recreation is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and respectful experience for all of its patrons, volunteers, and staff. An individual’s physical or mental ability, level of health or wellbeing, physical size or fitness level; sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; racial, ethnic, or cultural identity should not be a barrier to anyone visiting our facilities or participating in our programs.

Along with the University, UBC Recreation is striving to create a sport and recreation experience that challenges or removes conventions that marginalize or limit the opportunities for individuals to participate. Through education, evaluation, and evolution, we are making changes to our programs, policies, and culture to establish a more inclusive experience.

Connect with Us

To ensure we are able to provide the best experience possible, we invite you to share more information with us prior to participating:

  • For youth who require support or accommodation, connect with us here
  • For adults who require support or accommodation, connect with us here
  • To request a support person is given complimentary access for the purpose of supporting another person’s ability to participate, connect with us here 
  • If you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can improve our inclusivity and accessibility efforts, let us know here

Please note, after filling out one of the above forms, you will be contacted by a UBC Recreation staff member, as applicable. If you are unsure which form to fill out, please contact us at physical.activity@ubc.ca and one of our team members can assist you. 

Key Contact

Should you have any questions about inclusivity at UBC Recreation, or accessing our programs, please send an email to physical.activity@ubc.ca.

Facility Information 

Explore our facilities, equipped with accessibility features, including accessibility maps, virtual tours, accessible washrooms, change-rooms and more. To learn more, visit: 

 Additional Resources

UBC strives to build a respectful and welcoming environment for all participants to enhance well-being, participation and a second of community on campus through opportunities in Athletics & Recreation. To learn more, visit: 

What’s New

Women’s Only and Gender Inclusive Programming at UBC Rec

July 15, 2025

UBC Recreation is committed to creating inclusive, accessible, and respectful experiences for all individuals. As part of this commitment, we offer women-only programming to provide safe, welcoming, and empowering spaces for women to engage in physical activity and recreation.


2STNB & Sensory Sensitive Swim Times

November 22, 2024

Starting January 6, Sensory Sensitive Swim is now offered on Monday mornings from 9:00-10:00am, in addition to our regular Wednesday session, providing an inclusive and calming swim experience!