The Pit @ubc
Joelle, grace, rachel
CULTURE OF THE PIT (ams, n.d.)
- The only student nightclub on UBC campus and home to Pit Night hosted every Wednesday 9pm-2am
- Owned by AMS Nest
- Pit Night is only for students 19 years and above (non-UBC or UBC) and all patrons are required to show current student ID and official government issued identification. Free entry on Pit Night.
- ‘The Pit’ chop on students’ wrists after identification check for re-entry
- Security will get a headshot of you
- Cocktails, beers and shots priced around $6-7 at bartender counter
- People start streaming into the club at 11pm and it gets more crowded throughout the night
- Pop, EDM, and Latin songs are frequently played and there are a few DJs on the stage
- People seem to enjoy themselves as they are singing and dancing along to the music with their friends
the pit @UBC
clubbing on campus
Is it safe?
We have interviewed 2 students who have been to The Pit to find out more about their thoughts about the safety of clubbing:
- Full-time UBC student
- UBC VSP student
our clubbers
Disha
- Full-Time UBC Undergraduate
- Regular at The Pit
kit yen
- UBC Vancouver Summer Program Student
- Went to The Pit twice
Why the pit?
and not somewhere else...?
BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS
Operated by Alma Mater Society of UBC (AMS).
Since it is operated by students, they want to promote it to students / spend more time with students.
ENTRANCE IS FREE EVERY WEDNESDAY
Free for all UBC students! Students love to go there for fun, take a break during the week, meet new people etc.
CONVENIENT
Students living on campus can go back to their residence safely and wouldn’t need to spend money on Uber.
Also very near to the bus loop. Those who live far from campus can also have fun at the pit and still catch the bus after clubbing
Staying safe when clubbing !
1
Always eat before you club so that your body can handle the alcohol. To be safe, you have to drink responsibly, and to drink responsibility - you have to eat a lot.
3
Go with a trusted group of friends so that you are able to look out for one another. Ensure that there is at least one sober person in the group to take care of the rest.
2
If you think you are getting drunk / getting to a point where you won’t be able to control yourself, stop drinking, or else you may black out.
4
Wear comfortable shoes - when clubbing, you are dancing and walking around especially at The Pit, if you are walking to The Pit and back home. Wearing heels are not recommended, your feet will swell up
5
Do not leave your drinks unattended, in case anyone spikes your drink.
Measures in place to curb misbehaviours
Campus security or bouncers will step in. In more severe cases / emergency, there may be a police case.
When one is too intoxicated, they will not be allowed into the club/will be kicked out by the bouncer.
How do people get back safely?
- AMS Safewalk is a student-run safety service designed for anyone on the UBC campus who is traveling alone. Driving and walking teams are available to accompany individuals to their desired location after dusk. Average waiting time of 15 minutes.
To make use of Safewalk, call 604-822-5355 or drop by their office between 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM at NEST 1314
- Going back to residence together with their friends (if they reside in the same residence)
- If they do not stay on campus, it is recommended to take an Uber back home or have someone they know send them home
References
The pit. AMS of UBC. (2023, April 20). https://www.ams.ubc.ca/business/the-pit/