COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Last updated 7/11/2022 2.00pm

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 | ||
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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 |
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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. | |
Fans | On | |
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
- In person consultations are available
- BCS scans are available
- See your Rec & Sport app for daily workout ideas you can follow at home or to find a gym based programme to follow
- Check our 'Get Started' section for first timers
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
- SGT will be offered from 3rd March, 2022
- Any questions or suggestions email danielle.mather@canterbury.ac.nz
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
- Social sport will recommence from March 3rd 2022. Please contact gary.gin@canterbury.ac.nz and check the Social sport pages for info
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 Manager, or any staff member you come across