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Visiting Team Guide

Last Updated: May 17, 2018

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!

TableTable ofof ContentsContents

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

AboutAbout 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 Quidditch

Cycling Sailing

Equestrian Synchronized Swimming

Lacrosse Triathlon

Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis

Men’s Ultimate Women’s Ultimate

Nordic Ski

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: [email protected]

UBC Thunderbirds Sport Clubs Coordinator – Olivia Yung Phone: 604.822.3683 E-mail: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Coordinator of Facility & Operations – Nathan Jesse Phone: 604.822.9113 E-mail: [email protected]

Important Contact Information

UBC TSC Club Leads Contact Information

Sport Club Club Lead E-mail Alpine Ski Michele Warner [email protected] Cycling May Constabel [email protected] Equestrian Claire Anderson [email protected] Lacrosse Tomás Syskakis [email protected]

Men’s Tennis Stefan Lazarevic [email protected] Men’s Connor [email protected] Ultimate McFadyen

Nordic Ski Carrington [email protected] Pomeroy Quidditch Wyatt Verchere [email protected] Sailing Jonah Cadieux- [email protected] Johnson Synchronized Olivia Zawadiuk [email protected] Swimming

Triathlon Andrew Suvan [email protected]

Women’s Jessica Silva [email protected] Tennis Women’s Julia Zhang [email protected] Ultimate

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

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

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.

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.

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)

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)

Directions to UBC

 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Granville Street E/City Centre/Centre- ville/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 16th Ave (550m)  At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on 16th ave (400m)  At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Wesbrook Mall (1.4km)

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

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. Birdcoop Center & Athletics and Recreation Center (ARC)

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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: [email protected] Facility Hours:

 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

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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: [email protected] Facility Hours:

 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

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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: [email protected] Facility Hours:

 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.

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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: [email protected] Facility Hours:

 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

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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: [email protected] Facility Hours:

 Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – Midnight  Weekends: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm  Holidays: Closed

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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: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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Facility Hours:

 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

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Contact Information:

 Jenny Black o Phone: 604.827.4547 o E-mail: [email protected] Facility Hours:

 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

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 [email protected] 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/

Places to Eat

Food On/Near Campus

Booster Juice

Address: 2162 Western Parkway

Hours: 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

Address: 3651 West 10th Avenue

Hours: 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

Caffe Perugia

Address: 2350 Health Sciences Mall

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Weekends: Closed

Colony Bar Kits

Address: 3255 West Broadway

Hours: 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

Daily Dose

Address: UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Building 2405 Wesbrook Mall

Hours: Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Places to Eat

Flip Side

Address: 6133 University Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Friday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed

Gage Mini Mart

Address: Walter Gage Residence 5959 Student Union Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Sunday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Great Dane Coffee

Address: 6011 Walter Gage Road

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday: Closed

Lowercase

Address: 6133 University Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Weekends: Closed

Mahony & Sons Public House – UBC

Address: 5990 University Blvd

Hours: 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

Places to Eat

Mercante

Address: Ponderosa Commons 6488 University Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – Midnight Weekends: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Starbucks

Address: 2332 Main Mall

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Weekends: Closed

Address: 6200 University Boulevard

Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed

The Pita Pit

Address: 5717 Dalhousie Road

Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:30 am – 1:00 am Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am – 2:00 am Sunday: 11:00 am – 1:00 am

Tim Hortons

Address: 2424 Main Mall

Hours: Monday – Friday: 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Weekends: Closed

Address: 2015 Main Mall

Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Weekends: Closed

Places to Eat

Triple O’s

Address: 2015 Main Mall

Hours: Monday – Sunday: 6:45 am – 10:00 pm

AMS Student Nest (Various food & drink eateries)

Address: 6133 University Blvd

Hours: 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

Address: 3378 Wesbrook Mall Contains various shops and services including:

 Save-on-Foods Supermarket  Coffee Shops  Food Outlets  Bank  Pharmacy  Running Store  Nail Studio

Pharmacies

University Pharmacy

Address: 5754 University Boulevard

Phone: 604.224.3202

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Weekends: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Shoppers Drug Mart

Address: 5940 University Boulevard

Phone: 604.228.1533

Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Save-On-Foods Pharmacy UBC

Address: 0B3, 5945 Berton Avenue

Phone: 604.221.5152

Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Weekends: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Hospitals

UBC Hospital

Address: 2255 Wesbrook Mall

Phone: 604.822.7121

UBC Student Health Services

Address: 2211 Wesbrook Mall

Phone: 604.822.7011

Hours: 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

Address: 899 W 12th Avenue

Phone: 604-875-4111

For emergencies, call 9-1-1

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

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

Hike the Grouse Grind Stanley Park Vancouver Art Gallery

Wreck Beach

Richmond Night Market

Shop on Robson Street

Olympic Village

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 [email protected].

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

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