COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Last updated 7/11/2022 2.00pm 

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Kia ora koutou

On Monday 12th September 2022 at 11.59pm, the Covid-19 Protection Framework , or traffic light system is no longer required and has been removed.  


Here's an overview of the rules, and you can read more details in the drop down menu below:

 NO LONGER REQUIRED  
Vaccine Pass No longer required  
Masks No longer required   
Spacing  Just be mindful of personal space for general safety   
Occupancy Limits No limits  
Tracing Not mandatory - still available to scan.  
Scanning Membership card is still required for entry 
 
Hygiene Good gym etiquette - you should still wipe down equipment after use, and always use a towel .  We recommend continuing to sanitise hands to minimise germ spread.  
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Bookings  Essential for Group Fitness - we can book you on arrival if there is space. Some classes still have capacity limits due to equipment, personal comfort or other health and safety requirements.   

Service Updates

Casual Visitors & New  Memberships 

  • Casual visitors and new members are welcome  
  • Quietest periods are 6am - 3pm each day (check out our off-peak membership rates

Tracing 

  • All members are required to scan their membership barcode on entry
  • If you forget your card, you will need to be manually signed in by our staff 
  • The NZ-Covid 19 Tracer QR code is available for scanning.  Optional but recommended. 
  • Casual visitors will be required to present photo ID, and sign our visitor form (as per usual process) 

Mask Use & Hygiene 

Practice good gym etiquette to minimise regular germ spread and to be mindful of others: 

  • Bring and use your towel to keep your sweat contained 
  • Wipe your equipment down after use, ready for the next user  
  • We recommend continuing to use sanitiser as you need it

 

 

 

Full RecCentre Hours are now in effect. 

Monday - Friday  6am - 9pm 
Saturday & Sunday  9am - 5pm. 

 Fitness Consultation Services 

Facilities

  • RecCentre facilities are fully open  
  • Please respect personal space, and also for general health and safety when performing exercises

Cleaning & Hygiene 

  • Germshield is applied once per week 
  • Fogging with disinfectant occurs daily
  • Biodegradable bamboo wipes are available - you are expected to clean all equipment/space used IMMEDIATELY after use 
  • Bring your towel every workout and use it to keep your sweat contained
  • We hope you've enjoyed a clean germ-free gym, we'll keep doing our bit and would appreciate y'all contining the good work!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Group Training 

IMPORTANT 

  • BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL via the Rec&Sport app for all GF classes 
  • We can book you on arrival, space permitting.  Be aware some classes continue to have limits due to space, equipment or other health & safety aspects. 
  • Please clean your equipment after your workout with wipes provided - it's just good etiquette!

 

LIVESTREAM AND ONDEMAND CLASSES 

  • Download the app and follow from home
  • As part of our Omicron response, we are offering livestream and ondemand services for free to all UC RecCentre members for a limited time

CASUAL GF USERS 

  • Please be aware it might take a bit longer to enter 
  • ID must be shown, sign in on VisTAB  
  • Please contact us to make a booking

 

How to book

  • Open your Technogym app
  • Select the "Facility" page from the menu at the bottom 
  • Select the "classes" tab at the top of the screen
  • Choose the day you're interested in and check out what is on offer
  • Once you have found the class you want to attend, press "BOOK"
  • Try using the filters to find a specific class faster

Don't have the app?  

  • Head to our timetable page on the website and book directly there. You'll need to log in using the email/password you use with the app.

How to cancel a class

 

1) Find the class on the timetable in the app/website as per above ^ and press the "CANCEL BOOKING" button

  • This work can only be completed up to 30mins prior to class start time. 
  • It really helps others book into the class if you cancel as soon as you know you've changed your mind! 

Are there penalties if I don't turn up without cancelling?

  • Yes, you will receive a strike against your account for not turning up.
  • If you hit TWO strikes (i.e. two missed classes), then you will be blocked from using the online booking system for 7 days.
  • If you have been blocked from booking online, you are still welcome to turn up and take your chances that there is a spot available.

Can I join a class without booking?

  • Bookings are highly recommended for all of our Group Fitness classes, especially those with limited numbers like Spin and FIT50, or popular classes like Pilates  
  • You may not get a spot if you don't book. We can add you to the class on arrival if there is space, or perhaps try signing up on your way over!
  • If you are sitting on the waitlist, you can come along and try your luck to see if there is space. 
  • Sadly, some members still no-show, which means we have an available spot wasted :(   So, come along, try your luck, but have a back up plan! 

How does the waitlist work? 

  • If someone cancels a class, you can receive a notification or email (you choose in your app settings) that a space has become available 
  • Then, it's fastest finger!   First to respond and book, gets the spot. It doesn't matter where you are on the list.  

 

 

 Social Sport Leagues 

UTSNZ & Run Canterbury 

  • Run Canterbury pack runs will continue with modifications - register for pack runs via the app
  • Please contact Gary Gin for more information 

Club Sport & Bookings

  • Please contact Stacey Niao for more information
  • Health & Safety plans (must include Covid specific response) will be required before field and court bookings are accepted

Sport Academy 

  • Sport Academy will continue in-person. 
  • Bookings essential via the app, with increased capacity and regular hygiene rules as per fitness facility guidelines 
  • Please contact Stacey Niao for more information

Sport Science Testing 

  • Sport science testing is available 
  • Please contact Tina George for more information

 

MEMBERS

  • All members are required to scan in with their membership card/barcode app, as per our normal conditions of entry 
  • This meets our usual health & safety requirements, terms and conditions of membership and electronic contact tracing requirements for the goverment 
  • Government Contact Tracing QR codes will remain available for those who choose to use them

CASUALS/VISITORS/CONTRACTORS 

  • If you do not have a membership or staff card that can be used for entry and electronic tracking with us, you will be required to sign in manually 
  • Please bring Photo ID and complete the manual sign in form with full details (our usual conditions of entry)
  • No ID = no entry 
  • This includes any players attending for club training that usually sign in with VISTAB 

 

 

Download now!

  • It is vital that you download the UC Rec&Sport app
  • Please ensure you use the email you signed up for your membership account with
  • Your new app account can take up to 24hours to connect to your RecCentre account 
  • You can only start to make bookings (or assign yourself a workout) once this connection is completed.
  • If it hasn't happened, you'll get a message telling you 'your membership doesn't allow you to do this' , try again later.
  • If you are still getting this message 24hours later, give us a call. 

 Why get the app?

  • Bookings are essential for Group Fitness Classes  See more info here
  • LIVESTREAMED classes will ONLY be available via the app 
  • Assign yourself a workout, or try out constantly changing workouts of the day and week 
  • Easy links to our YouTube page for recorded classes
  • If your phone does not support the app, please contact reccentre@canterbury.ac.nz or phone 369 2433 and one of our Customer Experience team will assist you to make a booking over the phone  

From 11.59pm on Friday 8th April, 2022, vaccine passes are no longer required. 

 

 

  • The University of Canterbury has removed the mandate requiring staff to have verified vaccination passes.  
  • Staff are not required to show members proof of vaccination status

If you have any concerns, please contact kat.henderson@canterbury.ac.nz 

Contact Us with your Feedback

If you would like more information or have any questions or feedback, please email the Rec & Sport Manageror any staff member you come across