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Become a member of the Sport and Recreation Centre in Palmerston North , Hei mema o ngā whare korikori, hākinakina, rēhia hoki o Turitea

Find full membership and casual entry prices for students, staff and alumni, and the wider community.

The Sport and Recreation Centre in Palmerston North offers a range of membership plans, prices and specials to suit your fitness needs and goals.

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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 limited time 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.

Ongoing Four months 12 months
$8 weekly $110 $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.

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Student summer special

Our summer special is a full membership for High school and tertiary students 15 years and over. For only $139, 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 2023 to 28 February 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Facilities and bookings

Discover the facilities on offer at Massey's Sport and Recreation Centre on the Manawatū campus.

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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.

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