Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer at the UBC Gala Ball, please fill out this form of interest: 61st UBC Gala Ball Volunteer Form. Thank you all for your interest and time!
Spectator Tickets
Ticket sales are now open!
If you are a competitor, you do not need to pay for spectator tickets for the sessions that you compete in.
We will be using Bounce to process all sales:
*For UBCDC Member Price, please email gala_chair@ubcdanceclub.com for a discount code to enter into Bounce. You must have been actively attending classes in semester 1 or currently attending second-semester classes with UBCDC for the 2025-2026 school year.
KIDS PRICING
Kids 7 and Under: Free
Kids 8 – 12: $12.50
Kids 13+: $25 for general admission
Friday Evening Session
March 13, 2026
Doors open: 5:00pm
First Heat: 6:00pm
Evening ends: 11:00pm
Saturday Daytime Session
March 14, 2026
Doors open: 9:00am
First Heat: 10:00am
Daytime session ends: 3:00pm
Saturday Evening Session
March 14, 2026
Doors open: 5:00pm
First Heat: 6:00pm
Evening ends: 11:00pm
Weekend Pass
March 13-14, 2026, all sessions
Parking
The closest parking lot to the competition venue is located underneath the building. It can be accessed from University Boulevard. Additional parking can be found on the UBC Parking Website.
Venue
The competition will take place at the UBC AMS Nest, on the second floor. Please see a map of the premises below:

Photo of UBC AMS Nest 2nd Floor
How to Get Here
The UBC AMS Nest can be reached by driving on W 4th Ave, W 10th Ave, W 16th Ave, and SW Marine Drive.
If you are transiting, UBC is reachable by express bus lines such as R4, 44, 84 and 99.
Please refer to the UBC website or Google Maps for more information.
Accommodations
Please note that accommodations are subject to availability and online listings may not be accurate. We recommend you phone the location for the most up-to-date information.
Carey Centre
5920 Iona Drive
Email: accommodations@carey-edu.ca
Phone: (604) 225-5920
Gage Suites
5959 Student Union Boulevard
Email: reservations@housing.ubc.ca
Phone: (604) 822-1000
Triumf House
5835 Thunderbird Boulevard
Email: housing@triumf.ca
Phone: (604) 222-7633