Welcome to UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs

The UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs (UBC TSC) is a competitive sport program for UBC Students. Launched in September 2015, UBC TSC currently features thirteen sports and fifteen teams which include:

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Artistic Swimming
  • Curling
  • Cycling
  • Equestrian
  • Field Lacrosse
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Quadball
  • Sailing
  • Table Tennis
  • Men’s Tennis
  • Women’s Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Men’s Ultimate
  • Women’s Ultimate

TSC student athletes get to experience representing UBC in competition locally, across Canada and in the United States. Following a pay-to-play model, Sport Clubs provide the opportunity for students to be part of a team, build community, develop leadership skills and train for the sport they love!

Latest News

Now Accepting New Sport Club Applications

September 4, 2025

UBC clubs and teams interested in joining the Thunderbirds Sport Clubs program can apply from now through Oct 31 to begin competing for the 2026-27 season. 


Sport Club Tryouts are Here! | Sign a Waiver

August 21, 2025

Looking to try out for one of our 15 Sport Clubs this year? See the information on this page and complete these steps before going to any tryout.


Ivy Liao, UBC TSC Alum, Selected to FISU Table Tennis Team!

July 15, 2025

Ivy Liao, UBC TSC Alum, selected to the 2025 FISU Table Tennis roster competing at the Summer World University Games!




Upcoming Events


UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs
Student Recreation Centre
6000 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1


604-822-3683 sport.clubs@ubc.ca