Visiting Team Guide Last Updated: May 17, 2018 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 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 3 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 4 e 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] 5 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 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 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/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) 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 UBC Sports Facilities 15 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) 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: [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 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: [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 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: [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.