About UC RecCentre
Everybody is welcome!
Anyone can join the UC RecCentre, and we offer discounts to UC Staff, Affiliates & Alumni. Check out our Join Us page for more information. If you don't want the commitment of a membership, our casual fees are super reasonable, or consider a 14-Day Trial.
Opening hours and busy times
Operating Hours:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 6am - 9pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9am - 5pm |
Public Holiday Hours - 2021
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Waitangi Day | Monday 8 February | 8am - 12pm and 4pm - 8pm |
| Good Friday | Friday 2 April | CLOSED |
| Easter Monday | Monday 5 April | 8am - 12pm and 4pm - 8pm |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 6 April |
8am - 12pm and 4pm - 8pm |
| Anzac Day | Sunday 25th April |
1pm - 5pm |
| Anzac Day (observed) | Mon 26 April | 8am - 12pm, 4pm - 8pm |
| Queens Birthday | Monday 7 June | CLOSED |
| Labour Day | Monday 25 October | 8am - 12pm and 4pm - 8pm |
| Canterbury Show Day | Friday 12 November | 8am - 12pm and 4pm - 8pm |
| Christmas Closing Period | Wednesday 22 December Wednesday 5 January 2022 |
Close at 9pm Reopen at 6am |
Peak/Busy times at the gym
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 3pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 3pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 1pm |
| Sunday | 6pm - 8pm |
Things to consider;
- UC term time is busier than holiday periods.
- You might expect to wait up to 10 minutes for a piece of equipment - be courteous and work in with others!
- Try visiting during off-peak times to reduce the time you wait for equipment, especially in the mornings.
- Consider our extensive group fitness timetable classes as an alternative for cardio or weights - the majority of our classes are designed for low co-ordination levels and classes such as HIIT30 and Supercircuit are great substitutes for all-round workouts where intensity is your goal.
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Our Vision
To inspire the UC Whanau and wider UC community to engage in a healthy lifestyle and to encourage a positive, lifelong connection with recreation and sport.
Our Values
Our team are passionate about health, wellness and sport. We simply love what we do. Our values drive our decisions and interactions with staff, students and members.
Integrity - We are truthful, honest and fair in our communications
Inviting & Inclusive - We aim to provide an environment where everybody feels welcome and safe
Fresh & Fun - We aim to provide both trending and traditional activities and experiences that are fun and fresh
Education & Evidence - Our services and equipment offerings are based on evidence and education