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Cardio, weights, classes and courts - and not just for students! Off-peak rates available. Casual visits also welcomed at $13. Discounted rates for alumni.

The RecCentre is open to the public - you don't have to be a UC Student or staff member. Off peak rates available, come before 3pm and save ~40%! University parking fees apply 8am-5pm weekdays, free parking on the road, and plenty of bike racks to lock your bike to! Facebook Community Guidelines: http://bit.ly/UCFacebookCommunityGuidelines

11/09/2026

The new Rec Centre car park is now open!

Stage one of the car park upgrade is complete, with parking now available right outside the current RecCentre.

Thanks for your patience while we continue building the future of Te Ratonga Hākinakina Rec & Sport. 🙌

09/09/2026

The National Tertiary Championships are coming to Parakiore again this weekend, and our Basketball teams are ready to hit the court!

With both our Men’s and Women’s teams competing on home turf, now is the perfect time to get down, make some noise, and show your support for the black and red 💪

Whether you’re a student, member, friend, or basketball fan, we’d love to see you in the stands cheering the teams on throughout the weekend.

📅 11-13 September
📍 Parakiore Recreation Centre, Christchurch

Can’t make it courtside? We’ll be providing updates, results, and highlights throughout the tournament on our social media channels, with additional coverage available through the UTSNZ pages.

Let’s pack the stands and get behind UC!

08/09/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? 👀🏀

The National Tertiary Championships are coming to Christchurch, and our Basketball teams are ready to hit the court.

Catch the action at Parakiore from 11-13 September and cheer on our student-athletes as they battle it out for national honours.

See you in the stands!

UC Team lists drop tomorrow

03/09/2026

Looking for a fresh challenge this term?

Our Term 4 Specialty Courses are back, offering the chance to develop new skills, meet new people, and move your body in a fun and welcoming environment.

🥊 Boxing
🩰 Ballet (Levels 1 & 2)
🎵 Hip-Hop

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on existing experience, there’s a course for you.
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait too long to register!

02/09/2026

One place. Lots of ways to move.

Lift. Move. Play. Climb. Recover. Repeat at UC Rec & Sport

01/09/2026

Thinking about signing up for Social Sport? Consider this your sign. Whether that’s you and some mates or getting a club team together to compete - registrations are OPEN for Term 4!

🏀 Basketball
🏐 Volleyball
⚽ Futsal
🏐 Netball

Get your team together and sign up now. The leagues fill quickly, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! Don’t miss out 👊

Registration link in bio • $140 per team

31/08/2026

The CELSIUS Australia & New Zealand Group Fitness Challenge is coming to an end, and now’s the time to lock in those last-minute Bingo stamps!

We’ve got the line up of September Theme Classes, finishing with our epic Finale Mega Class: Superheroes vs Villains on 24 September. Expect 60 minutes of challenges, class mashups, spot prizes, best dressed, and plenty of opportunities to tick off those final challenge goals.

🎵 Country Spin
💃 Mamma Mia Pump
🖤 Emo Era Spin
🔥 Finale Mega Class

Remember: ALL September Theme Classes count for a Bingo stamp! So grab your training buddy, book your classes, and let’s finish the challenge strong. 👊🏆

26/08/2026

🏆 We are excited to announce the team that will be representing the University of Canterbury at the 2026 UTSNZ Ultimate Championship this weekend (Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th Aug) in Hagley Park, Otautahi!

Come along and support our teams as they take on universities from across Aotearoa. We wish all of our athletes the very best and can’t wait for an exciting couple of days of Ultimate!

Please tune in to University & Tertiary Sport NZ for tournament coverage and updates from across the event! 🙌

24/08/2026

SOCIAL SPORT CHAMPS
Big congrats to our Term 3 champs for taking out the leagues

Whether it was clutch plays, tight finishes, or just turning up with your crew - the vibes this term were unmatched and some of the team fits were even better!
To everyone who got involved… that’s what social sport is all about ❤️

Keen to get involved?
Keep your eyes peeled - Term 4 sign-ups are open now
Grab your mates, build a team, and get amongst it.

23/08/2026

Heads up, Rec Centre whānau - Rā Tōmene | Open Day is going to be a busy one!

The Rec Centre will be open and operating as normal, but we’re expecting plenty of extra visitors throughout the day as future UC students and their whānau explore campus.

From 9am–4pm, Open Day tours will be moving through the Rec Centre every 15 minutes, including through the mezzanine. With two groups running at once, plus other Open Day visitors, you may notice more people around entrances, walkways and shared spaces.

Group Fitness and College of Education classes are continuing as normal

Please note: with so much happening in the facility, we won’t be able to accommodate our usual No Music Hours on Open Day.

You definitely don’t need to skip your workout - just expect a busier, noisier and more energetic Rec Centre than usual.

With potentially 1,000+ extra people coming through during the day, thanks in advance for being patient and courteous around tour groups, entrances and busy spaces.

We’re looking forward to showing our future students what UC Rec & Sport is all about!

#2026

Address

20 Kirkwood Avenue
Christchurch
8041

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 9pm
Friday	6am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6433692433

Website

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucreccentre

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