Visiting Team Guide Last Updated: November 3, 2016 1
Introduction Introduction WELCOME TO UBC The UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs would like to welcome your team to the University of British Columbia. We have prepared a guide for you and we hope that you find it of use during your stay here at UBC. Enjoy your stay and good luck! 2
Table of Contents Table of Contents ABOUT UBC THUNDERBIRDS SPORT CLUBS 4 IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION 5 ABOUT VANCOUVER. 7 ABOUT UBC..8 TRANSPORTATION....9 DIRECTIONS TO UBC.. 10 PARKING.14 UBC SPORTS FACILITIES..15 ACCOMMODATIONS 26 FOOD...27 PHARMACIES/HOSPITALS....31 EMERGENCY CONTACTS..33 THINGS TO DO..34 3
About UBC UBC TSC TSC The UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs (UBC TSC) are UBC Athletics and Recreation s newest competitive option for UBC student athletes. Launched in 2015, these student-led sport teams compete in non- CIS/NAIA level competition but officially represent the University. UBC TSC currently features thirteen sports and sixteen teams in inter-collegiate or community-based competitions at a local, provincial, national, and international level. These include: Alpine Ski Cycling Dragonboat Equestrian Lacrosse Nordic Ski Quidditch Sailing Synchronized Swimming Tennis Men s Ultimate Women s Ultimate Water Polo Wrestling 4
Important Contact Information UBC TSC Contact Information UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs Office Student Recreation Centre 6000 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Phone: 604.822.3683 E-mail: sport.clubs@ubc.ca UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs Coordinator Olivia Yung Phone: 604.822.3683 E-mail: olivia.yung@ubc.ca UBC Student Recreation Centre 6000 Student Union Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Phone: 604.822.6000 Director of Intramurals & Recreation Michael Tan Phone: 604.822.2982 E-mail: mike.tan@ubc.ca Coordinator of Facility & Operations Graham Haigh Phone: 604.822.9113 E-mail: graham.haigh@ubc.ca 5
Important Contact Information UBC TSC Club Leads Contact Information Sport Club Club Lead E-mail Alpine Ski Jordan Fitzgerald alpineski.sc@ubc.ca Cycling Margot Clyne cycling.sc@ubc.ca Dragon Boat Ryan Lau Daniel Wong dragonboat.sc@ubc.ca Equestrian Natalie Nahirney equestrian.sc@ubc.ca Lacrosse Mitchell Kitt Kyle Robinson lacrosse.sc@ubc.ca Men s Ultimate Connor McFadyen mensultimate.sc@ubc.ca Nordic Ski Hannah Xavier nordicski.sc@gmail.com Quidditch Austin Wallace quidditch.sc@ubc.ca Sailing Ashley Burns sailing.sc@ubc.ca Synchronized Swimming Jennifer Joy Anderson synchro.sc@ubc.ca Tennis Jessica Silva Sina Adabi tennis.sc@ubc.ca Water Polo Nicola Mohr waterpolo.sc@ubc.ca Women s Ultimate Joanna Lo Victoria McCann womensultimate.sc@ubc.ca Wrestling Kentaro Hayashi wrestling.sc@ubc.ca 6
About Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia Consistently rated as one of the top cities in the world to live in, Vancouver is known for its scenic views and mild climate. Vancouver is also known as one of the most diverse cities in Canada with 52% of the population speaking a non-english language as their first language. The city has also hosted numerous international conferences and events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics. 1 7
About UBC About UBC The University of British Columbia In the heart of the city of Vancouver is a university that has consistently been ranked among the 40 best universities in the world. Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia is currently a global centre for research and teaching. UBC has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. Its entrepreneurial perspective encourages students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world. 2 The Vancouver campus is a spectacular location that is a must-see for any visitor to the city where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. The campus is home to more than 39,000 undergraduates and nearly 10,000 graduate students. 3 8
Vancouver Transportation Public Transportation Options SkyTrain Automated trains that run above and below ground Consists of the Expo Line, Millennium Line, and Canada Line The Canada Line travels from the airport to Downtown Vancouver Buses Traditional buses make more frequent stops Express buses take fewer stops than traditional buses Smaller community shuttles carry fewer people but take passengers to specific areas of the city Getting from YVR Airport to UBC By taxi If you want to take a taxi from the airport to UBC, there is a 24-hour taxi service from the airport. The fare to UBC is around $50-65. 9
Directions to UBC By public transport You can also take the Canada Line, a rapid-transit system that runs frequently from the airport to downtown Vancouver. The Canada Line does not go to UBC but it runs directly to downtown from the airport. To go to UBC, get off at Broadway City Hall and take the 99 UBC B-Line bus to the UBC campus. Depending on the day of the week and time you are leaving the airport, the cost of public transit from the airport ranges from $7.75 to $9.00. By car Driving your own personal vehicle or rental car is the fastest way to get to UBC from the YVR airport. 10
Directions to UBC Directions to UBC by car From Vancouver International (YVR) Airport 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4 Head northwest on Grant McConachie Way E (54m) Continue to Grant McConachie Way E (800m) Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left (40m) Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left (170m) Keep right (600m) 11
Directions to UBC Follow Grant McConachie Way E and SW Marine Dr to Wesbrook Mall in Greater Vancouver (13.1km) Slight left onto Grant McConachie Way E (400m) Continue straight to stay on Grant McConachie Way E (1.7km) Keep left to stay on Grant McConachie Way E (1.3km) Continue onto Arthur Laing Bridge/Marine Dr SW (180m) 12
Directions to UBC Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Granville Street E/City Centre/Centreville/BC-99 N and merge onto SW Dr/BC-99 (750m) Turn left onto SW Marine Dr (450m) Turn left to stay on SW Marine Dr (9.3km) Use the right 2 lines to turn right onto W 16 th Ave (550m) At the roundabout, take the 2 nd exit and stay on 16 th ave (400m) At the roundabout, take the 3 rd exit onto Wesbrook Mall (1.4km) 13
Parking in UBC Parking in UBC UBC has numerous parkades and surface lots available for parking. Prices vary depending on location, duration, and time of day. See website for the exact rates. https://parking.ubc.ca/hourly-rates 14
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UBC Sports Facilities UBC Sports Facilities Sports facilities located within UBC can hold different types of sporting events. These include the Aquatic Centre, the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, the Student Recreation Centre, and the UBC Tennis Centre just to name a few. Student Recreation Centre Home of UBC Recreation, the UBC Student Recreation Centre offers over 17,000 sq. ft. of flat space in the upper triple court gymnasium which can accommodate 3-6 volleyball courts (4 championship courts), 3 basketball courts, 12 badminton courts, or 3 indoor soccer courts. Additionally, the facility is an ideal venue for hosting trade shows, large group examinations and a variety of different tournaments. The main level also features a 2,300 sq. ft. dance studio with stretching bars and a 1,600 sq. ft. martial arts dojo with matted floor. The SRC also houses the Birdcoop Fitness Centre which is a full service fitness and weight room facility. 16
UBC Sports Facilities Facility Details: Triple Court Gymnasium Studio Dojo Fitness Centre Location: 6000 Student Union Blvd Contact Information: Graham Haigh o Phone: 604.822.9113 o E-mail: graham.haigh@ubc.ca Facility September 1 April 30 o Monday Thursday: 7:00 am 11:00 pm o Friday: 7:00 am 10:00 pm o Weekends: 9:00 am 10:00 pm o Holidays: 12:00 pm 6:00 pm May 1 August 31 o Monday Friday: 7:00 am 9:00 pm o Weekends: 9:00 am 9:00 pm o Holidays: 12:00 pm 6:00 pm Thunderbird Park Home to many UBC Varsity programs and community athletic groups, the Thunderbird Park has recently undergone a major overhaul that includes the construction of 2 new FieldTurf soccer pitches, a FieldTurf 17
UBC Sports Facilities Baseball Diamond, and a new Track and Field Facility, as well as upgrades to the existing grass and artificial fields. Facility Details: Artificial Turf Fields Baseball Field Wright Field Grass Fields Ken Woods, Wolfson, Buck, Lord, Matthews and Spencer Fields Rashpal Dillon Track & Field Oval Contact Information: Bradley Thomas o Phone: 604.827.4142 o E-mail: bradley.thomas@ubc.ca Facility Monday Friday: 9:00 am 11:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am 8:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am 11:00 pm Holidays: Closed UBC Tennis Centre 18
UBC Sports Facilities The UBC Tennis Centre is the newest addition to the sport facilities located within the UBC campus. The centre has a total of 12 indoor courts and 1 outdoor court. A brand new state of the art 7175 m2 facility houses 8 of these indoor courts along with one beautiful outdoor court on the west side of the building offering maximum privacy. We also have 4 courts inside the UBC Tennis bubble which offer another great playing option. The updated facility is equipped with full amenities washroom/change rooms with showers and lockers, a meeting room, and multipurpose rooms. Facility Details: UBC Tennis Centre o 8 indoor courts, 1 outdoor court o Surface premier court/plexipave standard Australian and US Open blue pace is medium/slow UBC Tennis Bubble o 4 indoor courts o Surface plexipave standard pacific blue and light green pace is medium/fast Location: 6160 Thunderbird Blvd Contact Information: Justin Mahony o Phone: 604.827.4861 o E-mail: justin.mahony@ubc.ca Facility Monday Sunday: 8:00 am 10:00 pm Holidays: Hours may vary Aquatic Centre The UBC Aquatic Centre is an indoor public facility located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, next to the War Memorial Gym and Student Union Building. 19
UBC Sports Facilities Facility Details: 50m indoor pool (interchangeable to 25m) 1m, 3m, and 5m diving boards Fitness Area/Weight Room UV-treated whirlpool, steam room Bleachers and mezzanine overlooking indoor pool Classroom (dividable in 2) Female and male change rooms with lockers (coin and non-coin operated as well as rental lockers) Public washrooms Large lobby with seating, vending machines, and wall lockers Administration and coaching offices Location: 6121 University Blvd Contact Information: Christine Saunders o Phone: 604.822.4586 o E-mail: christine.saunders@ubc.ca Facility September 1 April 30 o Monday Thursday: 7:30 am 9:45 pm o Friday: 7:30 am 9:30 pm o Weekends: 9:00 am 9:00 pm o Holidays: Hours may vary Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre 20
UBC Sports Facilities There are three ice surfaces inside the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre: Thunderbird Arena: The stadium arena has 5,004 permanent seats and can hold up to 7,000 people for special events including: concerts, sporting events, conventions, speakers, film shoots, and hockey-related programs. This venue is the home of the UBC Thunderbirds and is accessible for sledge hockey. Father David Bauer Arena & Protrans Arena: Both arenas are primarily used for hockey-related programs including ice hockey, learn to skate programs, hockey school, and instructional programs (for youth, students, staff, the university community, adult and seniors). Father Bauer arena has 900 permanent seats. The venue also features: 6,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose room, a 5,000 sq. ft. high performance training centre, 13 dressing rooms, and 6 referee/coaches rooms. Facility Details: Total capacity 7,000 with 5,004 permanent seats and an additional 1,967 floor seats Ice surface 17,000 sq. ft. (200 ft. x 85 ft.) (capable to increase to Olympic Size if required) Ceiling Height Ice to Low steel (50 feet) On the concourse level there are two open space areas on the East (4,069 ft.) and West (3,186 sq. ft.) end of the arena Location: 2555 Wesbrook Mall Contact Information: Mike Ikeda o Phone: 604.827.3900 o E-mail: mike.ikeda@ubc.ca Facility Monday Friday: 6:00 am Midnight Weekends: 6:00 am 11:00 pm Holidays: Closed 21
UBC Sports Facilities Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre Located in the heart of UBC s athletic venues and pristine playing fields, the brand new Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre offers guests a superior open space that can be catered to any small to mid-sized event. Boasting a centerpiece bar and wall to wall windows overlooking Thunderbird Park, which can open up to seamlessly connect the beautiful terrace with the indoor space, this venue brings the perfect amount of modern luxury and hospitality to your event. The thirty foot bar includes a server and 3 wide screen TVs that connect to a first class audio & video system. As a licensable venue with flawless views, the Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre is unmatched. Facility Details: 12 indoor courts, 1 outdoor court Surface premier court/plexipave standard Location: 2765 Wesbrook Mall Contact Information: Bradley Thomas o Phone: 604.827.4142 o E-mail: bradley.thomas@ubc.ca 22
UBC Sports Facilities Thunderbird Stadium Thunderbird Stadium is an open-air, artificial turf stadium used primarily for soccer, football, and rugby. The stadium can seat 3,500 in the main grandstand. By using the surrounding grass embankment, the facility can accommodate up to 8,500 spectators. The facility has been used for the 1989 Shrum Bowl football game, Canadian Rugby international matches, and the B.C. High School Football Championships. It has also been used for numerous cultural events and rock festivals. Facility Details: Seating capacity of 3,200 (under cover) Grass seating on west side of field for 1,500 Scoreboard, lighting & PA system Location: 6288 Stadium Rd Contact Information: Bradley Thomas o Phone: 604.827.4142 o E-mail: bradley.thomas@ubc.ca 23
UBC Sports Facilities Facility Monday Friday: 9:00 am 11:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am 8:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am 11:00 pm Holidays: Closed War Memorial Gym The UBC War Memorial Gymnasium is located in the centre of the University of British Columbia, adjacent to the Nest (the new Student Union Building), the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, the Student Recreation Centre, and the UBC Aquatic Centre. It can accommodate up to 2,862 spectators, and measures 160 ft. in length. This facility can be used for various sports, including basketball and volleyball. Facility Details: The Gymnasium can hold up to 4 volleyball courts and features a main basketball court Full service dressing rooms and showers Public address system Lobby area is over 3,200 sq. ft. ideal refreshments, exhibits, etc. On-site meeting space rentals available Location: 6081 University Blvd 24
UBC Sports Facilities Contact Information: Jenny Black o Phone: 604.827.4547 o E-mail: jenny.black@ubc.ca Facility September March 31 o Monday Friday: 7:30 am 10:00 pm o Weekends: 9:30 am 10:00 pm o Holidays: Closed April 1 August 31 o Monday Thursday: 7:30 am 9:00 pm o Friday 7:30 am 6:00 pm o Weekends & Holidays: Closed 25
Accommodations Accommodations Suites in UBC: West Coast Suites (One bedroom hotel suites) From $149 per night Standard Suites (Private suites available May 12 to August 25) From $119 per night Pacific Spirit Hostel (Shared, secure single or twin hostel rooms) From $35 per night Budget Rooms in Shared Apartments (Private rooms with shared common areas) From $59 per night Contact Information: o T (604) 822-1000 TF 1-888- 822-1030 F (604) 822-1001 o reservations@housing.ubc.ca o http://suitesatubc.com/ TRIUMF House Boutique guest house located a block from Wesbrook Village, provides short-term accommodations at affordable prices. Contact Information: o 604-222-7633 o http://www.triumfhouse.ca/ 26
Places to Eat Food On/Near Campus Booster Juice 2162 Western Parkway Monday: 10:00 am 6:00 pm Tuesday Saturday: 8:00 am 9:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am 9:00 pm Brown s Social House Caffe Perugia 3651 West 10 th Avenue Monday Tuesday: 11:00 am 11:00 pm Wednesday Friday: 11:00 am Midnight Saturday: 10:00 am Midnight Sunday: 10:00 am 11:00 pm 2350 Health Sciences Mall Monday Thursday: 7:30 am 5:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am 4:00 pm Weekends: Closed Colony Bar Kits Daily Dose 3255 West Broadway Monday Thursday: 11:30 am 1:00 am Friday: 11:30 am 2:00 am Saturday: 10:00 am 2:00 am Sunday 10:00 am 1:00 am UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Building 2405 Wesbrook Mall Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: Closed Tuesday Friday: 7:30 am 3:00 pm 27
Places to Eat Flip Side 6133 University Boulevard Monday Friday: 11:00 am 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed Gage Mini Mart Walter Gage Residence 5959 Student Union Boulevard Monday Sunday: 3:00 pm 11:00 pm Great Dane Coffee Lowercase 6011 Walter Gage Road Monday Friday: 7:30 am 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday: Closed 6133 University Boulevard Monday Friday: 9:00 am 4:00 pm Weekends: Closed Mahony & Sons Public House UBC 5990 University Blvd Monday Wednesday: 11:00 am Midnight Thursday Friday: 11:00 1:00 am Saturday: 12:00 pm 1:00 am Sunday 12:00 pm 11:00 pm 28
Places to Eat Mercante Starbucks The Pita Pit Tim Hortons Ponderosa Commons 6488 University Boulevard Monday Friday: 7:30 am Midnight Weekends: 10:00 am 10:00 pm 2332 Main Mall Monday Friday: 7:00 am 5:30 pm Weekends: Closed 6200 University Boulevard Monday Friday: 6:00 am 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed 5717 Dalhousie Road Monday Thursday: 10:30 am 1:00 am Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am 2:00 am Sunday: 11:00 am 1:00 am 2424 Main Mall Monday Friday: 6:30 am 8:00 pm Weekends: Closed 2015 Main Mall Monday Friday: 7:00 am 10:00 pm Weekends: Closed 29
Places to Eat Triple O s 2015 Main Mall Monday Sunday: 6:45 am 10:00 pm AMS Student Nest (Various food & drink eateries) 6133 University Blvd Wednesday Saturday: 7:00 am Midnight Sunday Tuesday: 7:00 am 11:00 pm The University Village Intersection of University Boulevard and Allison Road Contains a range of shops and services including: Banks Pharmacy Grocery Stores Coffee Shops Restaurants International Food Court Office Supplies Store Cellular Phone Store Others Wesbrook Village 3378 Wesbrook Mall Contains various shops and services including: Save-on-Foods Supermarket Coffee Shops Food Outlets Bank Pharmacy Running Store Nail Studio 30
Pharmacies University Pharmacy 5754 University Boulevard Phone: 604.224.3202 Monday Friday: 9:00 am 8:00 pm Weekends: 10:00 am 6:00 pm Shoppers Drug Mart 5940 University Boulevard Phone: 604.228.1533 Monday Sunday: 8:00 am 10:00 pm Save-On-Foods Pharmacy UBC 0B3, 5945 Berton Avenue Phone: 604.221.5152 Monday Friday: 9:00 am 9:00 pm Weekends: 10:00 am 6:00 pm 31
Hospitals UBC Hospital 2255 Wesbrook Mall Phone: 604.822.7121 UBC Student Health Services 2211 Wesbrook Mall Phone: 604.822.7011 Monday Tuesday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm Wednesday (September to April): 8:00 am 8:00 pm Wednesday (May to August): 8:00 am 4:00 pm Thursday: 10:20 am 4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm Weekends & Holidays: Closed Vancouver General Hospital 899 W 12 th Avenue Phone: 604-875-4111 For emergencies, call 9-1-1 32
Emergency Contacts Campus Security 604-822-2222 Emergency/First Aid 604-822-4444 Hazardous Material Response 911 UBC Hospital Urgent Care Department 604-822-7222 Ambulance 604-872-5151 Campus Fire Department 604-665-6010 Rape Crisis Centre 604-255-6344 RCMP UBC Department 604-822-701 33
Things to do in Vancouver Granville Island Places to go to in Vancouver: Granville Island Stanley Park (Hike the) Grouse Grind Canada Place Canada Place (Shop at) Robson Street, Yaletown, Commercial Drive Olympic Village Richmond Night Market Dr. Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden Stanley Park Vancouver Art Gallery Wreck Beach Hike the Grouse Grind Richmond Night Market Shop on Robson Street Olympic Village 34
Thank You! Thank you for visiting UBC! We hope you enjoyed your stay. If there is anything we could have done to improve your experience here at UBC, please do not hesitate to contact us at sport.clubs@ubc.ca. 35
Thank You! We would also like to thank the following for information used to create this guide: 1 https://www.tourismvancouver.com/ 2 3 https://www.ubc.ca/about http://sportfacilities.ubc.ca/ https://www.vancouver.ca https://www.googlemaps.ca UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs 6000 Student Union Blvd. Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 604-822-3683 sport.clubs@ubc.ca 36