Group exercise class in gym

Social sports on Auckland campus

The Auckland Recreation Centre hosts a variety of social activities, sports leagues and club events, and classes for students and members of the public.

Students and members of the community can use the Auckland Recreation Centre's sports hall for:

  • basketball
  • netball
  • volleyball
  • futsal
  • indoor soccer
  • badminton
  • table tennis
  • dodgeball
  • ultimate frisbee.

You can also play cricket in the Massey University Cricket Centre on Auckland campus.

Find out more about joining social sports leagues and clubs on Auckland campus.

Street smart self-defence workshop

Join us for a 4-week self-defense workshop – Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8:30pm. You'll cover:

  • defensive mindset
  • self-defence
  • threat awareness
  • defensive techniques.

All genders are welcome.

Sessions are free for current Massey University students and $20 for non-Massey students.

For more information, please email Kay-Leigh Haycock.

Registrations open in Semester One 2024.

Booking the sports hall

As the Massey sports hall in Auckland is often used for sports and events, use of the facility is always subject to availability.

To book the Massey University Auckland Recreation Centre sports hall for your sports event, contact us.

To see the weekly booking schedule, subscribe to our weekly sports hall bookings emails or visit reception.

Auckland Recreation Centre

Hours

Monday to Thursday – 6am to 10pm

Friday – 6am to 9pm

Saturday – 8am to 5pm

Sunday – 9am to 4pm

Public holidays – closed.

All activity areas close 15 minutes before the stated closing times.

Location

Massey University Gate 1
State Highway 17
Albany
Auckland