The Sport and Recreation Centre in Palmerston North offers a range of membership plans, prices and specials to suit your fitness needs and goals.
Full membership benefits
With a full membership, you'll get access to great equipment, programmes and services, including:
- full use of our spacious gym, the Fitness Centre
- Les Mills group fitness classes and yoga.
- In house Les Mills virtual classes, available at anytime
- Sports hall – Basketball, badminton, pickleball and more
- Squash courts - Three well-lit glass-backed courts
Casual and limited entry passes
Casual entries are a one-off pass where you can come into the Sport and Recreation Centre for a limited time and use the courts.
Casual entry day pass
Casual entry day pass
The casual entry day pass is a one-off pass where you can come into the Sport and Recreation Centre for a day. Choose from taking a Les Mills group fitness class to working out in the Fitness Centre gym.
These passes can be purchased at reception:
- student (15 to 17 years) – $10
- Massey student (ID required) – $10
- adult (18+ years) – $12
Casual entry court pass
Casual entries are a one-off pass where you can come into the Sport and Recreation Centre for up to two hours.
These passes can be purchased at reception:
- Child – $5
- Adult – $5
Refer to our code of conduct for age requirements.
10-entry pass
10 entries to use within a 12-month period – $100
For group fitness classes and Fitness Centre use only. This does not include access to the courts.
20-entry court only pass
20 entries within a 12-month period – $100
Valid for use of the courts only.
Buy a 20-entry court only pass
One-week and one-month memberships
With a short-term membership, you can attend as many Les Mills group fitness classes as you like or work out in our Fitness Centre.
Prices:
- 7-day free trial – one time only. Valid for new members only.
- $25 for a one-week membership
- $64 for a one-month membership
Sign up and pay at reception.
Massey student membership
Once you're enrolled as a student at Massey and your fees are paid, you can buy a full membership at a discounted rate.
Student membership prices
Your membership remains current while you are a student enrolled in courses at Massey. If you are just enrolling for one semester, we recommend purchasing the four-month membership. You can upgrade your membership later if you want to.
Massey staff enrolled to study at Massey are not eligible for student memberships.
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Ongoing | $8 weekly |
| Four months | $110 |
| 12 months | $299 |
*Ongoing contract minimum of one month. Direct debit only.
If you pay by direct debit, a $15 establishment fee will be applied to your first payment.
Student summer special
Our summer special is a full membership for High school and tertiary students 15 years and over. For only $110, you can get access to:
- Fitness Centre gym use
- Les Mills and yoga classes
- Court facilities with free sports equipment hire.
Summer membership dates are 1 November 2024 to 28 February 2025.
You'll need to present a valid high school or university ID and proof of age when you join.
Massey staff and general public memberships
View our affordable rates for Massey staff and their families and the wider community members.
Full membership prices for each group
| Membership group | Three months | Six months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff and alumni rate | $159 | $309 | $460 |
| Wider community rate | $189 | $379 | $579 |
| Corporate rate | $170 | $322 | $492 |
| Membership group | 6 months | 12 months * | Open term** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff and alumni | $11.88 per week | $8.85 per week | $12.59 per week |
| Wider community | $14.57 per week | $11.13 per week | $13.59 per week |
| Corporate rate | $12.38 per week | $9.46 per week | $12.23 per week |
*Ongoing contract with a 12-month minimum term.
**Open term contract minimum of one month. Direct debit only.
If you pay by direct debit, a $15 establishment fee will be applied to your first payment.
Other direct debit fees may apply.
Full membership set up via direct debit
Staff and alumni
Corporate
Staff and alumni
Corporate
Fitness Centre only and group fitness only membership options
Our Fitness Centre and group fitness-only membership plans are a great way to make sure you are only paying for the part of the Sport and Recreation Centre you want to use, or the classes you want to attend. This does not include access to the courts.
They're available to anyone who is not currently a Massey University student.
Fitness Centre (gym) only
A Fitness Centre-only membership gives you use of our gym but does not include any Les Mills group fitness classes.
Pricing for each membership group
| Membership group | Three months | Six months | 12 months (Payment by direct debit possible) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff and alumni rate | $139 | $249 | $359 |
| Wider community rate | $159 | $299 | $429 |
| Corporate rate | $143 | $254 | $365 |
| Membership group | 6 months | 12 months * | Open term** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff and alumni | $9.57 per week | $6.90 per week | $11 per week |
| Wider community members | $11.50 per week | $8.25 per week | $12.50 per week |
| Corporate rate | $9.76 per week | $7.00 per week | $11.25 per week |
*Ongoing contract with a 12-month minimum term.
**Open term contract minimum of one month. Direct debit only.
If you pay by direct debit, a $15 establishment fee will be applied to your first payment.
Other direct debit fees may apply.
Fitness centre membership set up via direct debit
Staff and alumni
Corporate
Staff and alumni
Corporate
Les Mills group fitness classes only
A Les Mills group fitness membership lets you attend our group fitness and yoga classes but does not include the use of our fitness centre. This does not include access to the courts.
Pricing
Prices for all membership groups are:
- $129 for three months
- $239 for six months
- $349 for 12 months
| Membership group | 6 months | 12 months * | Open term** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff and alumni | $9.20 per week | $6.71 per week | $11 per week |
**Open term contract minimum of one month. Direct debit only.
*Ongoing contract with a 12-month minimum term.
If you pay by direct debit, a $15 establishment fee will be applied to your first payment.
Eligibility, information and rules
Membership groups
- staff at Massey (with Massey Staff ID card)
- retired staff with 'Friends of the University' cards
- Massey alumni
- wider community members
- approved corporates
- High school and tertiary students
Approved corporates list
- AgResearch (Grasslands Research Centre)
- Fonterra
- Food HQ
- Landcare Research Manaaki Whenua
- Massey Contractors (letter from FM or ITS needed to confirm this)
- New Zealand Defence Force and Partners with NZDF ID cards
- NZ Emergency Services (and associated services)
- Plant & Food Research
Apply to have your company added by contacting us at recreation.manawatu@massey.ac.nz
Identification and proof of eligibility needed
- Current employees of Massey: staff ID or proof of employment letter.
- Retired staff: a valid 'Friends of the University' card.
- Corporates: original signed letter with business letterhead confirming you are employed by an approved corporate, staff ID card, business email or other proof of corporate identity.
Exclusions to all memberships
Velocity Five-0 high-intensity training is not covered by your membership plan. Find prices and sign up for this separately.
Rules and code of conduct
To keep our facilities safe and enjoyable for everyone we have rules, terms and conditions and a code of conduct to guide how they are used by our members.
Follow us on social media
- Massey Sport and Recreation Centre on Facebook
- Follow @masseyreccentre on Instagram
Contact us
Massey Sport and Recreation Centre, Manawatū (Palmerston North) campus
- Hours
Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm; Weekends 9am to 8pm (Semester One and Semester Two)
- Phone
+64 6 350 5080 extension 85529
- Location
Orchard Road
Massey University
Palmerston North
New Zealand 4442
Les Mills group fitness and yoga classes
We offer regular Les Mills group fitness and yoga classes. Learn about each class, find prices and session timetables, and sign up.
Facilities and bookings
Discover the facilities on offer at Massey's Sport and Recreation Centre on the Manawatū campus.
Velocity Five-0 high-intensity training
Velocity Five-0 is a high-intensity small-group exercise class. View the timetable and programme details, and register to join this four-week programme.
