---
title: "Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre, Prince George | PG Pulse"
description: "Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre: sport facility run by Northern Sport Centre (UNBC) at 3333 University Way. Address, map and contacts."
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# Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre

Also known as Northern Sport Centre, NSC

A 145,000 sq ft fitness and sport complex on the UNBC Prince George campus, opened in 2007, with a field house, three gyms, an indoor track, squash courts and fitness areas. It is home to the UNBC Timberwolves and Engage Sport North, and hosts local sports groups for practices, games and tournaments.

Open until 11 p.m. (published regular hours; holidays not included) Run by Northern Sport Centre (UNBC)

## Hours

September to April

- **Monday to Friday**: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- **Saturday and Sunday**: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

May to August: Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9 pm; Sat–Sun 8 am–7 pm. Statutory holidays have their own hours (mostly 8 am–8 pm); closed Jan 1, Dec 25 and 26 and UNBC Convocation Day. Users should be leaving by closing time (UNBC).

Holiday hours can differ. Check with the operator before you go.

## Drop-in programs

- **Rec North drop-in sports (pickleball, basketball, volleyball, badminton) in open gym and field house time**: Fall and winter 2026 schedule, Sept 14–Dec 14; times vary, with blackout dates for events · Free for members; non-members pay the daily drop-in fee
- **Drop-in fitness classes (e.g. yoga, cardio dance, Boomer Fit)**: Over 30 hours a week · Included with membership
- **Squash court booking**: 60-minute bookings up to seven days ahead; call or visit the front desk

## Fees

- **Daily admission, all ages (tax incl.)**: $14.55
- **Children 0–12 with paid admission or member**: Free
- **10-visit pass**: $121.75
- **1-month pass**: $107.30
- **Adult monthly membership (19+)**: $68.30
- **Senior monthly membership (55+)**: $45.05
- **FOB access key (non-refundable)**: $10

## What’s there

- **Building size**: 145,000 sq ft
- **Indoor track**: 280 m, 5 lanes
- **Gymnasium**: 22,000 sq ft (2,045 m²): 3 basketball, 4 volleyball, 8 badminton courts
- **Field house**: 2 indoor soccer fields
- **Squash courts**: 2
- **Spectator seating**: 2,000
- **Parking capacity**: 2,000
- **Dressing rooms**: 5
- **Locker rooms**: 8
- **Opened**: 2007

- Indoor field house (two soccer fields, FIFA-approved turf, batting cage)
- Gymnasium with three basketball courts (moveable walls)
- Five-lane 280 m indoor track with sprint lane
- Two squash courts
- Strength, cardio and spin zones
- Two fitness studios
- Wolf Den meeting room
- Dressing rooms and locker rooms
- Food services

## Rentals and capacity

| Space | Holds | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymnasium | 2,000 | spectator seating |

Capacities as the operator publishes them; they change with the layout.

Local sports groups request gym, field house, track and studio time online in seasonal intake windows (winter, summer, fall). Private events, team building and the Wolf Den meeting room are booked through the NSC booking and events coordinator at nsc-bookings@unbc.ca. Rental hours are 55 minutes and do not include gym or track access. Rates are in the NSC facility rental rates PDF. The facilities page notes no private bookings until November 17 (year not stated).

[Rental and booking details](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/bookings)

## Accessibility and parking

- Fully accessible facility (NSC facility specs)

**Parking:** Paid parking in the NSC lots, enforced 24/7; pay at the lobby machines or with PayByPhone (lot 3886). Members get up to three hours with an NSC permit. Overflow parking in UNBC Lot A. Busiest Sept–April, Mon–Thu 5–8 pm.

## Upcoming events at Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre

- [Timberwolves Basketball Tailgate](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/timberwolves-basketball-tailgate-2026-10-24-2b7avkb/)
  11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre Parking Lot, UNBC
- [Timberwolves Basketball vs. TRU WolfPack](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/timberwolves-basketball-vs-tru-wolfpack-2026-10-24-l5c1d1u/)
  12:30–5 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre, UNBC
- [UNBC Basketball vs TRU](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-tru-2026-10-24-aj528tl/)
  12:30–5 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre
- [UNBC Basketball vs TWU](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-twu-2026-11-19-acj75ki/)
  6–11 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre
- [UNBC Basketball vs UVIC](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-uvic-2026-11-21-72guu4o/)
  6–11 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre
- [UNBC Basketball vs UFV](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-ufv-2026-12-04-ged1n4v/)
  7–11 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre
- [UNBC Basketball vs UFV](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-ufv-2026-12-05-fsjogx6/)
  6–11 p.m. · Northern Sport Centre

[All events](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/) [This weekend](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/this-weekend/)

Not published by the operator: owner, capacity (Wolf Den head count), capacity of Wolf Den. We leave these out rather than guess.

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## Address

3333 University Way, Prince George, BC

[Cranbrook Hill neighbourhood](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/neighbourhoods/cranbrook-hill/)

[Directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.887584,-122.813943) [On the big map](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/maps/?layer=facilities&focus=53.887584,-122.813943)

## Contact

[250-960-6366](tel:+12509606366)

[nsc-operations@unbc.ca](mailto:nsc-operations@unbc.ca)

[Official page](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre)

[Read the full list without the map](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/maps/list/?layer=facilities)

Tap a marker for details and directions. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Sources

- [UNBC: Northern Sport Centre](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: NSC hours](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/hours) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: About the NSC](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/about-northern-sport-centre) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: NSC facilities and rentals](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/facilities-and-rentals) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: Book the NSC](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/bookings) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: NSC membership and admission rates](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/memberships) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: Rec North activities](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/recreation-north-activities) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: Squash court booking](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/squash-court-booking) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: NSC parking](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/parking) · checked October 4, 2026
- [UNBC: NSC contact](https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/contact) · checked October 4, 2026

A source page changed since we checked it; confirm details with the operator.

Data as JSON: [this facility](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/facilities/northern-sport-centre).

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## Data

Machine-readable data behind this page, from the free PG Pulse API (https://princegeorgepulse.ca/developers/).

### Facility

Source: [Each facility’s operator: City of Prince George’s facility pages and the operators’ own websites (each item lists its sources and the date they were checked); drop-in schedules and fees as the operator publishes them](https://princegeorgepulse.ca/facilities/). Licence: Facts as published by each operator, with a link to the page; compilation CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Updated 2026-10-15T15:22:26.319Z.
JSON: https://princegeorgepulse.ca/api/v1/facilities/northern-sport-centre

- **id**: northern-sport-centre
- **slug**: northern-sport-centre
- **name**: Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre
- **aka**: Northern Sport Centre, NSC
- **type**: sport
- **typeLabel**: Sport facility
- **url**: <https://princegeorgepulse.ca/facilities/northern-sport-centre/>
- **operator**: Northern Sport Centre (UNBC)
- **owner**: _none_
- **status**: open
- **statusNote**: _none_
- **address**: 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
- **lat**: 53.887584
- **lng**: -122.813943
- **phone**: 250-960-6366
- **email**: nsc-operations@unbc.ca
- **website**: <https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre>
- **about**: A 145,000 sq ft fitness and sport complex on the UNBC Prince George campus, opened in 2007, with a field house, three gyms, an indoor track, squash courts and fitness areas. It is home to the UNBC Timberwolves and Engage Sport North, and hosts local sports groups for practices, games and tournaments.
- **amenities**: Indoor field house (two soccer fields, FIFA-approved turf, batting cage), Gymnasium with three basketball courts (moveable walls), Five-lane 280 m indoor track with sprint lane, Two squash courts, Strength, cardio and spin zones, Two fitness studios, Wolf Den meeting room, Dressing rooms and locker rooms, Food services
- **accessibility**: Fully accessible facility (NSC facility specs)
- **parking**: Paid parking in the NSC lots, enforced 24/7; pay at the lobby machines or with PayByPhone (lot 3886). Members get up to three hours with an NSC permit. Overflow parking in UNBC Lot A. Busiest Sept–April, Mon–Thu 5–8 pm.
- **hours**: Mon–Fri 5:30 am–11 pm; Sat–Sun 7 am–10 pm
- **hoursSeason**: September to April
- **hoursNote**: May to August: Mon–Fri 5:30 am–9 pm; Sat–Sun 8 am–7 pm. Statutory holidays have their own hours (mostly 8 am–8 pm); closed Jan 1, Dec 25 and 26 and UNBC Convocation Day. Users should be leaving by closing time (UNBC).
- **openNow**: open
- **openLabel**: Open until 11 p.m.
- **schedule**: _none_
- **feeTable**: _none_
- **operatorPage**: _none_
- **unknown**: owner, capacity (Wolf Den head count), capacity of Wolf Den
- **checked**: 2026-10-04

#### specs

| label | value |
| --- | --- |
| Building size | 145,000 sq ft |
| Indoor track | 280 m, 5 lanes |
| Gymnasium | 22,000 sq ft (2,045 m²): 3 basketball, 4 volleyball, 8 badminton courts |
| Field house | 2 indoor soccer fields |
| Squash courts | 2 |
| Spectator seating | 2,000 |
| Parking capacity | 2,000 |
| Dressing rooms | 5 |
| Locker rooms | 8 |
| Opened | 2007 |


#### capacity

| space | value | note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymnasium | 2,000 | spectator seating |


#### rental

- **url**: <https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/bookings>
- **note**: Local sports groups request gym, field house, track and studio time online in seasonal intake windows (winter, summer, fall). Private events, team building and the Wolf Den meeting room are booked through the NSC booking and events coordinator at nsc-bookings@unbc.ca. Rental hours are 55 minutes and do not include gym or track access. Rates are in the NSC facility rental rates PDF. The facilities page notes no private bookings until November 17 (year not stated).


#### dropIn

| activity | when | fee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rec North drop-in sports (pickleball, basketball, volleyball, badminton) in open gym and field house time | Fall and winter 2026 schedule, Sept 14–Dec 14; times vary, with blackout dates for events | Free for members; non-members pay the daily drop-in fee |
| Drop-in fitness classes (e.g. yoga, cardio dance, Boomer Fit) | Over 30 hours a week | Included with membership |
| Squash court booking | 60-minute bookings up to seven days ahead; call or visit the front desk |  |


#### fees

| label | value |
| --- | --- |
| Daily admission, all ages (tax incl.) | $14.55 |
| Children 0–12 with paid admission or member | Free |
| 10-visit pass | $121.75 |
| 1-month pass | $107.30 |
| Adult monthly membership (19+) | $68.30 |
| Senior monthly membership (55+) | $45.05 |
| FOB access key (non-refundable) | $10 |


#### sources

| name | url | checked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNBC: Northern Sport Centre | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: NSC hours | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/hours | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: About the NSC | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/about-northern-sport-centre | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: NSC facilities and rentals | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/facilities-and-rentals | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: Book the NSC | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/bookings | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: NSC membership and admission rates | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/memberships | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: Rec North activities | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/recreation-north-activities | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: Squash court booking | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/squash-court-booking | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: NSC parking | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/parking | 2026-10-04 |
| UNBC: NSC contact | https://www.unbc.ca/northern-sport-centre/contact | 2026-10-04 |


#### events

| title | start | end | venue | url | sourceUrl |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Timberwolves Basketball Tailgate | 2026-10-24T11:30:00-07:00 | 2026-10-24T12:30:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre Parking Lot, UNBC | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/timberwolves-basketball-tailgate-2026-10-24-2b7avkb/ | https://www.unbc.ca/events/108891/timberwolves-basketball-tailgate |
| Timberwolves Basketball vs. TRU WolfPack | 2026-10-24T12:30:00-07:00 | 2026-10-24T17:00:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre, UNBC | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/timberwolves-basketball-vs-tru-wolfpack-2026-10-24-l5c1d1u/ | https://www.unbc.ca/events/109016/timberwolves-basketball-vs-tru-wolfpack |
| UNBC Basketball vs TRU | 2026-10-24T12:30:00-07:00 | 2026-10-24T17:00:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-tru-2026-10-24-aj528tl/ | https://www.showpass.com/unbc-basketball-vs-tru-2/ |
| UNBC Basketball vs TWU | 2026-11-19T18:00:00-07:00 | 2026-11-19T23:00:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-twu-2026-11-19-acj75ki/ | https://www.showpass.com/unbc-basketball-vs-twu/ |
| UNBC Basketball vs UVIC | 2026-11-21T18:00:00-07:00 | 2026-11-21T23:00:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-uvic-2026-11-21-72guu4o/ | https://www.showpass.com/unbc-basketball-vs-uvic-3/ |
| UNBC Basketball vs UFV | 2026-12-04T19:00:00-07:00 | 2026-12-04T23:00:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-ufv-2026-12-04-ged1n4v/ | https://www.showpass.com/unbc-basketball-vs-ufv/ |
| UNBC Basketball vs UFV | 2026-12-05T18:00:00-07:00 | 2026-12-05T23:00:00-07:00 | Northern Sport Centre | https://princegeorgepulse.ca/events/unbc-basketball-vs-ufv-2026-12-05-fsjogx6/ | https://www.showpass.com/unbc-basketball-vs-ufv-2/ |

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