Facility Updates
Group Fitness
A new regular timetable resumed 16th January 2012. Check back for regular updates on new or special one-off classes.
Le Race Spin class with Michael Vink
Don't miss the chance for local cycling champion Michael Vink to inspire you as he powers the pedals in a special Spin class in the build-up to Le Race.
- Wednesday 15th February, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
- Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre
- Cost is $10
Michael Vink is a four times New Zealand U23 National Champion and the current New Zealand U23 Road Race and Time Trial Champion.
Numbers are stictly limited so get in quick! Register for this class now at Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre front counter.
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 except for:
Jellie Park lane swimming
Lane swimming be available during the following times:
Sports pool
Recreation pool
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
Important Dates
Payment is required at the time of registration. Credit card phone bookings can be made by phoning 941-8888 or alternatively come down to Pioneer, Jellie Park or Graham Condon Recreation & Sport Centres.
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 Monday to Friday at 10.30am each weekday morning and also at 9.15am Monday & Thursdays only.
Classes have started again for Term 1 2012. Last class for Term 1 will be Thursday 5th April 2012.
Classes will not be running at Pioneer on the following dates:
Thursday 16th February
Friday 17th February
Monday 20th February
Friday 2nd March
Friday 9th March
Pools iN SchoolZ
Sport Canterbury, with funding assistance from the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Trust, the Mainland Foundation, Rotary International and Water Safety New Zealand, has arranged the purchase of a portable pool.
The pool is operated by the Christchurch City Council, who will provide swim education for Christchurch students who lost the use of their local pools after the recent earthquakes.
Eligible schools will be invited to apply for Kiwisport funding which will provide free transport to and from the portable pool for Year 3–6 students.
The first portable pool will be available for use in Term 4 2011 and is based at 232 Queenspark Drive, next to Queenspark School. Outside school hours, the pool can be booked for community use. Please contact Sport Canterbury on 373 5060 or sport@sportcanterbury.co.nz.
For Term 1 2012 Christchurch City Council will be offering their Swimsmart afterschool programme at the Portable Pool. This will run from Monday 30th January to Thursday 5th April 2012. Bookings are now open. Children who are booked in for Swimsmart at the portable pool in Queenspark will receive a special gift – a child’s concession pass, good for five free swims at Pioneer, Jellie Park or Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centres. The passes are valid for to use during Term 1 2012 only.
View the portable pool in Queenspark »
For more information on Pools iN SchoolZ please see the swim education webpage.
Bottle Lake Orienteering Day 19th February
When: Sunday 19th February 2012, 10am - 2pm
Where: Spencer Park, Heyders Road. NEW event start & finish area is Spencer Park, Heyders Road (previously Forest Information Centre, Waitikiri Road)
This even is for individuals, friends, children and families (ie all ages and abilities welcome, children aged 14 years & under must be accompanied by an adult). This event is to allow everyone to have a go at Orienteering. The course is open to walkers, runners, prams and mountain bikers.
The course has been mapped out by the Plains and Peninsula Orienteering Club who will guide and support participants through the courses. You don't require a compass but are welcome to bring one if you have one.
There will be separate courses for mountain bikers. Courses will vary for different abilities from beginners through to experienced.
Registration is open on the day from 10am (no registrations after 12pm). There is no charge to participate and spot prizes will be given throughout the day. Free sunscreen, sausage sizzle, and children's activities including bouncy castle and face painting.
State La Grande Swim 19th February
The State NZ Ocean Swim Series makes its return to Canterbury on Sunday 19 February 2012 with the State La Grande Swim in Akaroa, and Christchurch residents have been offered a special incentive to enter, and to train at Council facilities.
To recognize the difficult year the city has had, Christchurch, Waimakariri and Selwyn residents who enter the State La Grande Swim are being offered a 50 percent discount on the registration fee, and the chance to win a $1000 prize pack.
Swimmers can choose between the children's 200-metre State OceanKids, the 'Give It A Go' 300-metre swim, the 'Step It Up' 1000-metre swim or the more challenging 'I'm Going Long' 2.8-kilometre swim around Akaroa Harbour.
Please see our State La Grande Swim page for more details.
State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series website
