The UBC War Memorial Gymnasium is located in the centre of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Campus, adjacent to the Student Union Building. The gymnasium accommodates up to 2,862 spectators, and measures 160 feet in length. This facility can be used for various sports, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, as well as others.
- Gymnasium can hold up to 4 volleyball courts, and features a main basketball court
- Full service dressing rooms and showers
- Amenities include a public address system and three rolling ticket booths
- 3,000 square foot lobby, ideal for refreshments, exhibits, etc
- On-site meeting space rentals available
DIMENSIONS:
- Length of gym: 160 feet
- Width (bleachers in): 94 feet
- Width (bleachers out): 69 feet
- Ceiling height: 31 feet 2 inches - this does NOT include the speaker cluster that hangs down approx. 5 feet at the East end of the Gym.
- 15,000 square feet of floor space
SEATING CAPACITY:
- Permanent Seating: 2,222
- Expandable Bleachers: 600
- Floor Seats: 40
- Total seating capacity: 2,862
- Lobby – 90’ x 41’
- Meeting Room 100 – 30’ x 30’
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