Come check out the brand new Thunderbird Tennis Centre and meet all of the on campus pros at the AMS Firstweek Tennis Party!

Try out the new courts, test your skills against the ball machine, play games, work on your skills, and win prizes!

Please bring a tennis racquet as we only have a limited loaners.  If you do not bring a racquet be sure to get here early to reserve one.  Athletics attire is mandatory and non-marking shoes.

Location: UBC Tennis Center (click map in the event details at the top!)
Hours: 4pm to 6pm
Cost: FREE

Location: the PIT Pub
Hours: Doors 8pm
Cost: $5

This is a 19+ event. Please bring your student card and valid ID.

Get to know your campus radio station!

Location: SUB Room 233
Hours: 12pm to 5pm
Cost: Free

• Don’t worry about the address you enter! It’s just information for your account on the ticketing site. Nothing will be mailed to you. All wristbands and frosh kits (which are big and heavy and would be expensive to mail) can be picked up once you get to campus starting on September 3rd.

Where do I pick up my wristband?

• You currently have at least 3 pick up options:
• Saturday September 3rd – 10am to 6pm outside the UBC Bookstore
• Sunday September 4th – 11:30am to 6pm in both Totem Park and Place Vanier residence
• Tuesday September 6th – 2pm to 5pm at the Main Event as part of Imagine Day (all first years should be there!)

What if I’m in Sauder Frosh / Arts frAUSh during these times?

• We apologize for not realizing your frosh is during all our weekend pick up times! We will work on setting up a pick up station at our Open Air Movie on Monday night from 7pm to late. I’ll get back to you. Alternatively, you can grab your pack on Imagine Day!

Can I buy a Frosh kit if I don’t have a credit card? 

• If you can’t use a parent or guardians credit card or you do not have your own, please email firstweek@ams.ubc.ca to reserve a frosh kit, which you can pick up with $75 cash and your student card at any of our pick up locations!

Can I still attend events if I don’t have a wristband?

• Yes, you can pay at the door for all of the events (on average $5 each, but check the individual event pages for details as some are different), but there is priority access for people with wristbands. Our events do sell out, especially things like the dance party and IKEA trip. The wristband also guarantees you a ticket to Saturday’s concert, which will sell out in advance.

I have a question about AUS / SUS / EUS / frosh! / I have a question about Imagine Day! 

• AMS Firstweek doesn’t run any of these events! While we’d love to try and answer your question, you may have better luck asking someone in your individual faculties. If you’re really stuck, we can try and point you in the right direction.

The cost of the Frosh kit this year is $75 + ticketing charges. This gets you into $50 worth of events, a $20 Arkells with Yukon Blonde and special guests concert ticket, and a sweet frosh kit packed with goodies!

1. An AMS cotton tote that includes:

• - A USB stick
• - A water bottle
• - A thermos (which will get you free coffee at least twice over the week!)
• - Sweet pink sunglasses
• - A bandana (necessary for all the inter-faculty competition)
• - A super cuddly blanket
• - A Save-On-Foods grocery bag
• - Pens, pencils, and other fun school supplies
• - The AMS Insider agenda
• - Coupons, info, and campus resources

2. The official AMS Firstweek cotton wristband. We’re talking Coachella style cool wristbands here. This gets you access to:

• - All the events (except for the JFK concert) free of charge, a $50 value
• - AMS Food and Beverage discounts for the duration of the week
• - Athletics games
• - More special perks!

3. It also gets you access to Saturday September 10ths The Arkells with Yukon Blonde and special guests concert! A $20 value!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact firstweek@ams.ubc.ca

This all ages show is going to rock the SUB ballroom!

Sharing a love of the kind of raw, soulful “Springsteenesque” rock that inspires a teen to pick up a guitar and start a band, the Arkells formed in Hamilton, ON, in 2006. The ambitious and prolific five-piece quickly found its groove, and recorded debut EP “Deadlines” in 2007. From the strum of the first track, the six-song EP showcased the Arkells masterful blending of traditional blues hooks mixed with modern rock-laden riffs, and a touch of classic Motown era rhythms. Their catchy melodies and unbridled energy live garnered critical acclaim with NOW Magazine describing the Arkells as having “an awesome muscular quality that sets it apart from the output of so many of their sad-sack indie rock peers…”

Since the release of “Deadlines” the band has traveled across Canada sharing stages with Tokyo Police Club, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Danko Jones, Ladyhawk, Alexisonfire, and City and Colour. More recent performances include a stint opening for legendary rockers Black Crowes, MTV Live and V-Fest. With live shows fueling the buzz created by the EP, the band quickly caught the ear of Dine Alone Records (home to City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Attack in Black and Black Lungs) who re-released “Deadlines” digitally in March 2008.

The Arkells’ first full-length album titled “Jackson Square” (released October 28, 2008 on Dine Alone) features undeniably catchy tracks like No Champagne Socialist, Ballad of Hugo Chavez, and Oh, The Boss is Coming! which just hit Top 10 on the BDS Rock Radio charts. “Jackson Square” captures the essence of the band’s hard-hitting live show and their boundless passion for making meaty, rootsy rock that any listener can relate to.

Featuring: The Arkells with Yukon Blonde and special guests

Location: SUB Ballroom
Doors: 8pm
Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance at the Outpost in the SUB or FREE with Firstweek wristband!

Location: SUB Room 207/209
Hours: 4pm to 5pm
Cost: FREE!

Location: The PIT Pub
Doors: 8pm
Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance and available at the Outpost in the SUB or online at www.northerntickets.com

This is a 19+ event.

Follow us on twitter (@ubctbirds) and facebook (facebook.com/gothunderbirds) for all your up-to-date news, scores, and chances to win some amazing prizes.

Cost: $2 or FREE with Firstweek Wristband or FREE with Blue Crew Membership