Become a member of the Sport and Recreation Centre

Casual and limited memberships
Student memberships
Massey staff and community memberships
Fitness centre and group classes only
Eligibility and information

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

People using the treadmills at Manawatū Rec Centre

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 any time
Sports hall – Basketball, badminton, pickleball and more
Squash courts – 3 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

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 2 hours.

These passes can be purchased at reception:

Child – $8
Adult – $8

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.

Buy a 10-entry pass

20-entry court only pass

20 entries within a 12-month period – $150

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 – 1 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 1 semester, we recommend purchasing the 4-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	$8.50 weekly*
4 months	$115
40 weeks	$250**
12 months	$310

*Ongoing contract minimum of 1 month. Direct debit only.

If you pay by direct debit, a $15 establishment fee will be applied to your first payment.

**Membership valid from 17 February to 23 November 2025. 40-week memberships may be purchased until 30 March only.

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Massey staff and general public memberships

View our affordable rates for Massey staff and their families and the wider community members.

Buy full membership

Full membership prices for each group

Membership group	3 months	6 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 1 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

Community

Staff and alumni

Corporate

Community

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.

Pay for Fitness Centre-only membership

Pricing for each membership group

Membership group	3 months	6 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 1 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

Community

Staff and alumni

Corporate

Community

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.

Buy a Les Mills group fitness membership

Pricing

Prices for all membership groups are:

$129 for 3 months
$239 for 6 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 1 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.

6 Month Group Fitness Membership 12 Month Group Fitness Membership (Ongoi

Find out more about Les Mills group fitness classes.

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.