We're committed to providing exceptional sport and leisure facilities, whether you’re interested in team sports, group fitness, individual training, or recreation.
Work towards your training goals in our fitness centre or join a group class with Les Mills. If you prefer to train alone, consider booking a room for single-use through reception. Our courts, fields and indoor training spaces are available for teams and social sports.
You can use our facilities if you are a member of the Massey Sport and Recreation Centre, a casual user, or a 20-entry pass holder. Our facilities are also available to non-members for hire as an event venue.
In addition to our own facilities, our partnership with the Sport and Event Centre and Hockey Manawatū allows you to take advantage of top-of-the-line training facilities and turf.
Fitness Centre (gym)
Members of the Massey Sport and Recreation Centre, casual users, and day-pass or limited-entry pass holders can access our Fitness Centre at any time during opening hours.
The Fitness Centre is open-plan, and includes all the cardio and weight-training equipment you need to work towards your training goals; including treadmills, exercise bikes, and free weights.
This facility cannot be reserved.
RPM room
Our dedicated spin class room contains 24 bikes, including 6 bikes which can track your metrics for:
- power
- distance
- speed
- calories burned.
The room is used for Les Mills RPM classes and can also be used by members outside class times.
You can book the RPM room for private sessions, with or without an instructor, or request single-person use at reception.
Please call reception on +64 6 350 5080 to make a booking.
Indoor courts
Sports hall
The sports hall is a basketball-court sized indoor court space, and can cater for 1 full-size or 2 training courts.
You can use the hall for many court sports, as well as hosting large events.
Squash courts
The Recreation Centre has 3 full-size squash courts with glassed back walls, allowing plenty of light and viewing opportunities.
Dojo and dance studio
This is a moderate-sized studio with a wooden floor. It can be used for martial arts, yoga, dance, fitness, and group activities.
Activity Centre
The Activity Centre is a multi-purpose indoor space used for Les Mills group fitness classes and recreational activities.
It is also suitable for hosting small events and can be hired as a venue.
Teaching gym
The teaching gym is in a detached building and is single basketball-court sized but can cater for 2 training courts as it has ample hoops. It is primarily used by Massey University teaching staff for classes and training but can also be used if the sports hall is unavailable.
Take a video tour of the Recreation Centre
Outdoor courts
Tennis and netball courts
We have 4 tennis courts and 4 netball courts. These are situated between the Recreation Centre and the Sport and Event Centre. You can arrange outdoor lighting for use on these courts for a small fee at the Recreation Centre reception.
Please call reception on +64 6 350 5080 to make a booking.
Basketball courts
There are also 2 basketball courts located on the Massey Halls side to the north of the Recreation Centre building.
This facility cannot be reserved.
Fields
The Recreation Centre also manages 11 field spaces that are used for events and sports games including rugby, football, and Ultimate Frisbee. These are not available for general use.
Athletics track and facility
We have an 8 lane, all-weather track built to International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) standards. Our athletics track also includes:
- throwing circles
- jump runway and pits
- pole vault and high-jump areas
- steeplechase water jump
- grassed centre sports field
- practice throwing area.
You can use the athletics track without a booking if you are using it on your own or with a group of fewer than 10 people. Bookings are essential for larger groups.
Always check the track bookings list before booking or using the track.
Lighting the track
During winter you may need lights at the track. You can book these for a fee of $10 per hour through the Sport and Recreation Centre.
Parking and getting to the track
Public and spectator parking is available near the track off Albany Drive for a fee of up to $4.50 per day during the week (weekends are free). There is also a designated area for drop offs, including by bus.
Athletics track - event parking map (PDF, 4Mb)
Hockey turf
Constructed in 2020, our turf surface is the same surface used at the Tokyo Olympics, Poligras® Tokyo GT.
It is equipped with Polytan’s innovative in-ground SmarTracks System which can test and record fitness levels and precise performance diagnostics down to the millisecond.
The turf is available to Massey clubs and the general public for a variety of sports.
Bookings
At Massey Sport and Recreation Centre we're committed to providing the wider community with the finest sport and leisure facilities.
If you are a member, a casual user, or a 20-entry pass holder, you can reserve court facilities up to 7 days before using them. You can book our facilities for one-off and ongoing use.
- Reservations to use the courts may be limited to certain spaces or times.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late, we reserve the right to cancel your booking.
Please call reception on +64 6 350 5080 to make a booking.
You can book our facilities for one-off and ongoing use.
All facilities except the Fitness Centre (gym) are available for event hire, activities or Te Tira Ahu Pae-affiliated clubs.
Venue hire and events
Our Sport and Recreation Centre is suitable for hosting a variety of cultural and social events, including end-of-season prize-givings and one-off activities by clubs. We welcome bookings from non-members to hire these facilities.
Submit your booking request at least 8 weeks before you want to hold your event or use a facility.
For rates and a no-obligation quote, email recbookings@massey.ac.nz
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Code of conduct
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Terms and conditions
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