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Dive into our pools for leisure swimming, training, learning to swim and fun for the whole whānau. Work up a sweat in our gyms and group fitness classes.
Plus, get tamariki moving with fun physical activities in our pools and stadiums!
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SwimSwimming provides a great low-impact workout, and it's great for relaxation, recovery and stress relief too. Better yet, kids will have a blast splashing, sliding and playing with friends and whānau.
WorkoutGet ready to sweat, connect and achieve your fitness goals with dynamic, fun and wholly enjoyable group fitness classes and fully equipped gyms.
Play & SportGather your friends and whānau for hours of fun - from Tumbletimes for pre-schoolers, to Pay to Play Basketball, Badminton and Pickleball sessions, and hydroslides for all thrill-seekers!
Learn to swimSwimsmart teaches important safety skills to keep you safe in the water. We offer a range of classes for all ages and abilities, all delivered by qualified instructors.
AccessibilityChristchurch Recreation and Sport Centres provide key accessibility features to ensure you can enjoy our spaces, including ramps, hoists, water chairs, changing rooms and toilets. -
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No matter what your interests or fitness levels are, there's something for everyone at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres. From swimming pools and stadiums, to gyms and activities for tamariki.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, you'll find something that suits your needs, such as group fitness classes, swimming lessons, or team sports.
If you're interested in getting fit, trying something new, or just having some fun, why not come and check out what Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres have to offer?
We'd love to show you around and help you find the perfect activity for you.
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News and events
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14 July 2025Still going strong at 80Exercise is an antidote to aging - That’s the motto of Paula Barrett who at 80 years old teaches three fitness classes a week at Christchurch City Council’s Pioneer Sport and Recreation Centre.
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06 July 2025New Zealand’s first Aquatic Sensory Experience taking shape in ChristchurchSinks are being sliced, custom-made hand pumps are being cast, and bubbling tubes are being illuminated as bespoke features for New Zealand’s first Aquatic Sensory Experience take shape in Christchurch.
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04 May 2025Happy first birthday to Matatiki Hornby CentreThey grow up so fast – Matatiki Hornby Centre celebrated its first birthday last week, and the figures show it’s had a bumper year.
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04 May 2025Burnout brings balance to Christchurch personal trainerKristina Wischnowsky isn’t your regular personal trainer. She’s a coach, a counsellor, a cheerleader, and offers a safe space for people on their fitness journey.
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27 January 2025Several spaces at Pioneer to reopen on 3 Feb!Learn to Swim pool, gym, group fitness, customer experience and Southern Centre will all reopen from Monday 3 February.
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20 January 2025Fitness journey spans BBC to CCCIf you were in the UK in the early 1990s you might know Rob Bone from the BBC’s Good Morning Show.
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12 January 2025Great things take timeRead about Personal Trainer, Stu Dallow's, health and wellness journey.
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16 December 2024One year countdown starts for Special OlympicsThousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and fans will be taking over Christchurch during the National Summer Games one year from today.
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28 November 2024National excellence award for Council’s Rec and Sport Operations Manager
Aroha, passion and ‘just really good at what he does’ are some of the terms used to describe Christchurch City Council’s Ben Rzoska.
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28 November 2024Daily plunge into outdoor poolsSwimming veteran Noel Saxton swims to keep fit, stay social and break records.
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