Thunderbird Stadium

Thunderbird Stadium

Thunderbird Stadium is located at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, and is one of the university's major athletic facilities. The outdoor stadium, with artificial turf, is primarily used for soccer, football, and rugby. The stadium's original capacity is 3,500, with an additional capacity of up to 12,000. Adjacent to the stadium is the UBC Baseball Rose Indoor Training Centre, which serves as the practice facility for the UBC Thunderbirds baseball team and features facilities such as four full-size practice boxes and pitching machines. The complex also hosts summer and spring training programs for young players.

Programs & Activities

1. Baseball Programs

• Spring and Summer Programs for Youth: These programs include specialized instruction in various aspects of baseball.
• Player Performance Programs: Focus on improving individual player technique using advanced technology.
• Punch Box Rentals: Practice in four full-size, professional-grade boxes at the Rose Indoor Training Centre.

2. Summer Leagues

• Soccer League: For UBC students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members.
• Softball League: For those interested in playing softball in a friendly, competitive environment.
• Roundnet League: For those interested in playing roundnet, with registration during the summer.

3. Summer Programs for Kids

• Summer Baseball Skills Camps: Camps to enhance children’s baseball skills over the summer.

Key Features & Amenities

• Number of fields: Main stadium with artificial turf for football, American football and rugby.
• Spectator capacity: 3,500 people in the main stand and the possibility of increasing to 12,000 people using the surrounding space.
• Lighting: Full lighting system for use at night and in various weather conditions.
• Green space: A set of grass fields and open space for sports and recreational activities.
• Changing rooms and showers: Team changing rooms with public showers and access for people with special needs.
• Toilets: Public toilets in various parts of the complex.
• Parking: Public and special visitor parking lots near the stadium.
• Equipment rental: Possibility to rent sports equipment such as balls and rackets for training and games.
• Coaching and massage: Coaching and massage services for players and teams upon request.

How To Book

1. Go to the baseball or facility reservation page and select the type of activity or field you want.
2. Complete the online reservation form with detailed information including date, time, number of participants, and equipment required.
3. Submit the form and wait for confirmation from the facility management.
4. After confirmation, the contract and reservation fee will be determined and payment must be made according to the site's instructions.

Location & Contact & Support

• Address: 6288 Stadium Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
• Landline: +1 604-822-4116
• Cellphone: +1 604-838-6694
• Email: james.bellavance[at]ubc[dot]ca

FAQs

Is sports equipment available for rent?

Yes, you can rent basic equipment such as balls, rackets or training equipment for sports activities.

What is the capacity of the spectator stands?

The original capacity is 3,500 people and can be increased to 12,000 people using the surrounding space.

Is there parking near the stadium?

Yes, there are public and special visitor parking lots near the complex