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

 

GET VACCINATIONS SORTED AT THE UCSA SUMMER STARTER EXPO

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who got their vaccinations at Health New Zealand I Te Whatu Ora drop-in clinic during Herea tō Waka | Welcome Day!

Missed out? No worries! You still have a chance to get protected at the drop-in clinic at the UCSA Summer Starter Expo.

🗓 Thursday 27 February
📍 Bentleys, Haere-roa (above the Foundry)
10 AM – 2 PM

Students can receive the following vaccinations, FREE:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • HPV (human papillomavirus)
  • Meningococcal MenB and ACWY vaccine (which prevents Meningitis, usually approximately $135)

Eligibility criteria may apply

If you missed out and you’re keen to get your Meningococcal, MMR and HPV vaccinations – here’s what you need to know.

Before getting vaccinated, check your records via My Health Record or ask your GP to see if you need any of these immunisations.

Please make sure that you have an NHI number. You can find out more information about this process here.

If you have any questions you can chat to the Health New Zealand team on the day.

Wishing you all the best,

UC Wellbeing

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