General Updates
Christchurch City Council is proposing to increase a number of its fees and charges for services offered at its Recreation and Sport facilities. These are outlined in the Draft Annual Plan 2012-13. For further information see the
FAQs about the proposed increases. Sunday Funday has started again at Jellie Park indoor pools. Every Sunday 1pm - 4pm for 8-13 years. Normal pool admission applies, register at reception, free indoor hydroslide, competitions and inflatable pontoons.
The outdoor summer pools & hydroslides at Jellie Park are now closed for Winter.
Until further notice the waves will not be operating in the leisure pool at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre.
- Cowles Stadium & Lyttelton Recreation Centre remain closed until further notice.
Group Fitness
Sports Stretch Class at Jellie Park
In the lead up to the Christchurch Marathon (3rd June) , Jellie Park is running a 30 minute Sports stretch class. This is aimed at runners and sports people, or for those who simply wish to increase their flexibility.
Tight muscles can restrict us, lead to poor technique, and can cause injury. Being pro-active with stretching can greatly reduce this risk. You will also learn stretches that you can take away and complete yourself as part of a warm up and cool down after exercise.
Zumbatomic is coming back to Pioneer
Zumbatomic is the crazy cool dance fitness workout for kids (aged 8-12) set to hip hop, salsa, reggaeton and more. Starting 8th May at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, this is a casual class will be running every Tuesday & Thursday at 3.30pm during Term 2.
Spin Endurance at Pioneer
With 2 instructors you'll get double the motivation. The next endurance class is:
This is a normal class in our timetable with an extra endurance session added on. Minimum of 12 people required for the extra endurance session to run. Early bookings welcome.
Become an Aqua Aerobics Fitness Instructor
Christchurch City Council will be running 2 days of Aqua training over the weekend of the 19th/20th May at Jellie Park. Please see our poster for futher information.
Pool Availability
As we now have 60% less water space than prior to the earthquake, there are now allocated times for pool-based activities to ensure fairness to all of our user groups. This means there will now be times when lane swimming will be unavailable in some of our pools, or reduced lane availability.
Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre lane swimming
Lane swimming will be available during all our opening hours, however there are times when there will be limited availability:
Jellie Park lane swimming
Lane swimming be available during the following times:
Sports pool
Recreation pool
Monday to Friday 5.30am - 9.30pm (limited lanes between 3.30pm - 7pm)
Saturday 8.30am - 8pm (limited lanes until 1pm)
Sunday 7am - 8pm (limited lanes between 1pm - 4pm)
Jellie Park aquajogging
Aquajogging will be available during the following times:
Sports pool
Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centre lane swimming & aquajogging
We endeavour to have at least 3 lanes available for public use at all times in our 25 metre 8-lane ramped pool.
Generally more than 3 lanes (the best times to swim) are available:
Monday to Friday before 9.30am, between 2.30pm - 6pm, and after 7.30pm
Saturday afternoons
All day Sunday and Public Holidays
For aquajoggers please note the lane pool has a depth of 1.8m (northern end) graduating to 1.2m (southern end) making aquajogging most suitable at the northern end of this pool.
Swimsmart & Recreation programme information
Term Dates
- Term 2 2012 runs Monday 23rd April - Saturday 30th June 2012
- No lessons on Queens Birthday, Monday 4th June
- Term 3 2012 runs Monday 16th July - Saturday 29th September 2012
Booking Information
Bookings for Term 2 lessons are now closed.
Please note: Due to the increasing numbers of bookings we are receiving for our Swimsmart programme, for Term 3 2012 we will be staggering our preferential booking days for all existing Swimsmart customers (those currently doing lessons currently in Term 2 2012).
Sunday 17th June - last day for payment for those who have been rolled over into a class for Term 3 Recreation or Swimsmart programmes
Monday 18th June - no bookings or payments will be taken
Tuesday 19th June - Jellie Park Swimsmart preferential bookings open (existing customers only)
Wednesday 20th June - Graham Condon Swimsmart preferential bookings open (existing customers only)
Thursday 21st June - Pioneer Swimsmart & Recreation preferential bookings open (existng customers only)
Tuesday 26th June - General Swimsmart & Recreation programme bookings open for all new customers
Full payment is required at time of booking. Credit card phone bookings can be made by phoning 941-8999. Alternatively you can book at Jellie Park, Graham Condon or Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre.
Tumbletimes
Tumbletimes is a casual drop in class for pre-schoolers running during term time. Classes cost $3.50 per session (and $2.50 for each additional sibling from the same family).
Tumbletimes at North New Brighton War Memorial & Community Centre
The Tumbletimes sessions that were running at Cowles Stadium have now been relocated to the North New Brighton War Memorial & Community Centre located on Marine Parade.
Please see our poster for more details.
Tumbletimes at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre
Classes running during Term time, Monday to Friday at 10.30am each weekday morning and also at 9.15am Monday & Thursday only.
Term 2 classes have resumed at Pioneer. Please note there will be no tumbletime classes running during Term 2 on the following days:
Monday 4th June
Friday 11th June
Wednesday 13th June
Thursday 14th June
Wednesday 20th June
