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How to use the free gym and sport centre on campus

Are you ready to step into your health & fitness and join us at the RecCentre?   There’s nothing to pay (it’s student levy funded) and you can get access to a huge range of facilities/equipment, services and group fitness classes.  But first, here are some essentials you need to know:

  1.  Register online before you get here
    Take the time to register online before you visit your first time.  This will save you time once you get here, and it will take just a few moments for our friendly team to help get your student ID card connected and activate, so you can have full access to all the cool stuff we have.
  2. Get the UC Rec&Sport Technogym app 
    After you register, you’ll be sent a few emails from us.  It’s important that you follow all the instructions in them to get the full experience.  One will help you set up your app, giving you even more resources to help you to your goals.
  3. Wear shoes, shirts and proper bottoms
    For the health, safety and comfort of yourself and others, it’s essential you wear shoes that covered toe and heel (no crocs, jandals, sandals or birks); shirts are worn, and your shorts, tights or trackies are comfortable and enable you to move freely.
  4. Bring a gym towel & use the gym wipes 
    Use a small hand towel at the gym to wipe yourself down and stop your excess sweat flinging onto others or being left behind on equipment.   You can use it to lay on your bench before you lay down, creating a barrier between you and the surface.Gym wipes are located all around the facility, use them to wipe down when you finish (and if you don’t trust the person before you, you can use them before you start as well).  They are biodegradable and you help us make the gym more hygienic when we all use them!

Check out all the gym etiquette and how to use the gym safely in our website, and we’ll see you soon!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

 

Win a massage by joining the FREE 2025 Group Fitness Challenge

Are you ready to jumpstart your fitness journey and crush your goals? Sign up for our FREE 2025 Group Fitness Challenge and become part of a motivated community aiming to complete 50 group fitness classes in 5 months 

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Why Join? 

  • Stay Motivated: Work out with a supportive group that keeps you on track. 
  • Diverse Classes: With over 50 classes per week, there’s something for everyone. 
  • Exciting Prizes: Complete the challenge and be in to win amazing prizes from our sponsors Coffee Culture, Sweaty Betty, Technogym and more! 

Special Offer – Win a massage 

Pre-register by 23rd February and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a 60-minute massage at the UC Rec Centre!* 

Important Dates 

  • Challenge Begins: 10th March 2025 

How to Sign Up 

 Click the Link: Sign up here to pre-register.

  1. Fill Out the Form: Complete the registration form with your details. 
  2. Get Ready: Prepare to start your fitness journey with us, make sure you’ve registered for the gym and have downloaded the UC Rec&Sport app.  

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get fit, have fun, and win prizes. Join the 2025 Group Fitness Challenge today and make this year your healthiest yet! 

*Terms and conditions apply. 

 Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina 

 

Activate your FREE RecCentre gym membership TODAY!

Did you know that your student levy gives you a FREE MEMBERSHIP to the RecCentre gym? Now you do! You’re just a few steps away from boosting your health and wellness.

RecCentre – More Than Just a Gym!

We offer all the traditional gym amenities like modern cardio equipment and weights, but there’s so much more:

  • Over 50 FREE group fitness classes per week, catering to all fitness levels.
  • Social sport leagues for futsal, basketball, volleyball, and netball.
  • Sport courts for squash and pickleball, free to use before 3pm.
  • Free equipment hire.
  • A rock-climbing wall (join the Climbing Club for climbing nights).
  • A boxing room, functional training room, women’s only gym area, and a stretching/yoga room.
  • Massage chairs, hairdryers, and straighteners for after your shower.

All of this is included with your membership, except for social sport leagues (which have a small team fee) and court bookings after 3pm.

You can even get discounted massages and personal training!

How to Activate Your Membership

  1. Register Online: Visit our website and follow the instructions to register using your UC student email.
  2. Download Our App: Find it in your app store.
  3. Activate Your Card: Bring your UC Student ID card to the RecCentre desk, and we’ll activate it for you.

Once activated, explore the app to book classes, discovery sessions, and more!  And of course, remember to wear your sport shoes – we have a strict no shoes, no train policy for your health and safety.

Stay fit with us, your friends, and hall buddies. Your body and brain will thank you!

Ngā mihi

UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina