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UBC Student Recreation Centre

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Located on the University of British Columbia campus, the UBC Student Recreation Centre offers 18,000 square feet of flat space in the upper gymnasium which can accomodate 3-6 volleyball courts (4 championship courts), three basketball courts, 12 badminton courts, or three indoor soccer courts.

The main level houses the Birdcoop Fitness Centre which is a full service fitness and weight room facility. The main level also features a 2,300 square-foot dance studio with stretching bars and a 1,600 square foot martial arts dojo with matted floor.

Fast Facts

FEATURES:
-18,000 square feet of flat space in the upper gymnasium
-Gymnasium can be divided into three 57’ x 100’ courts
-Accomodates 3-6 volleyball courts (4 championship courts), three basketball courts, 12 badminton courts, or three indoor soccer courts. Full-service dressing rooms.
-Main level houses the Birdcoop Fitness Centre – a full service fitness and weight room facility available on a drop in basis
-Main level also features 2,300 square-foot dance studio with stretching bars and 1,600 square foot martial arts dojo with matted floor. Both spaces have mirrored walls.

GYMNASIUM DIMENSIONS:
All 3 courts: 172ft (length) by100ft (width)
1 court: 100ft (length), 57ft(width)
Ceiling: 35ft at the highest point (sloped)
Seating: No permanent seating

DOJO DIMENSIONS:
Padded floor - 39ft (width), 39.5ft (length)

STUDIO DIMENSIONS:
Wood floor - 40ft (width), 55ft (length)

Facility Specs

Year completed	1996
Seating capacity	100
Parking capacity	1600
Medical room	No
Warm up area	No
Licensed for alcohol	No
Official rooms
Food services	No
Dressing rooms	2

Scoreboard	Electronic
Sound system	Yes
Owner	Private
Office space	No
Weight room / fitness facility	Yes
Equipment storage	Yes
Ticket box	No
Media room	No
Internet capability	Wireless
Hospitality room	No

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