Frequently asked questions
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Your online Christchurch Recreation and Sport account has been created to make it easy for you to manage your membership, book classes and access all our great facilities.
If you need support accessing or using your online account, we are here to help. You can speak to one of our customer experience team at the front desk of your local centre, email us at membership@ccc.govt.nz or call us on 03 941 8999.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Your online account
Create an online account (existing customers)
If you are a member or multi-visit pass holder we have already set-up an account for you.
You can log in for the first time with your email address, please click ‘forgot password’ to create your password.
Create an online account (new customers)
If you haven’t had a membership or held a multi-visit pass before, you will need to create a free online account.
Not sure if you have an account?
Click 'Forgot password' when you log in. Enter your email address and click 'Submit'. If you already have an account, you will receive an email to reset your password.
If you don't have an account, the following message will appear 'email address not found'. If this happens, go back to the log in page and create a free online account.
Add children to your online account
You can add children to your online account. Here's how:
- Log in to your account.
- From the 'Account' section, click 'Children', then click 'Add child'.
- Choose which centre you would like them enrolled at.
- Click 'Create guest account', then click 'Create Free Account', and then click 'Next'.
- Enter your child's details, and then click 'Create account'.
Unsure what email address is registered for an account
If you're not sure what email address is connected to your account, you can speak to our customer experience team at the front desk, email membership@ccc.govt.nz or call us on 03 941 8999.
Reset your password
You can reset your password easily online.
- Log in to your account.
- Click on 'Account', and then 'Change password' at the bottom left of the screen.
- Enter your old password, your new password, confirm the new password again, and then click 'Submit'.
Update your contact information or personal details
- Log in to your account.
- Click 'Account', and then click 'Edit Profile'.
- You can update your email address or personal details.
Some sections can only be edited by our staff. To get these updated, please speak to one of our customer experience team at the front desk, email us at membership@ccc.govt.nz or call us on 03 941 8999.
Help with your online account
If you need support accessing or using your online account, we are here to help.
You can speak to one of our customer experience team at the front desk, email us at membership@ccc.govt.nz or call us on 03 941 8999.
Get an interpreter
Please call us on 03 941 8999 and ask for language interpretation services.
Make a bookingBook a class (existing customers)
- Log in to your account.
- Click on 'Book', then click 'Classes'.
- Choose the centre you want to book at. You can switch between Calendar or List view.
- Choose which class you want to book for.
- Once you've booked your class, you can click onto 'My Bookings' at the top of screen to view all your bookings.
Book a class (new customers)
- Visit the online account log in page here and then click 'Join now'.
- Follow the steps to create an account.
- Once you have created your account, click on 'Book', then click 'Classes'.
- Choose the centre you want to book at. You can switch between Calendar or List view to
book your class. - Once you've booked your class, you can click onto 'My Bookings' at the top of screen to view all your bookings.
View your bookings
- Log in to your account.
- Click 'My Bookings' located at the top of the page.
Cancel a booking
- Log in to your account.
- Click 'My Bookings' located at the top of the page.
- Choose the class you want to cancel, then click 'Manage booking'.
- Click 'Cancel booking'.
- Click 'Confirm cancellation'.
Waitlisting a booking
Unfortunately we do not have waitlists.
You can see the availability of our classes, courses and sessions when you book online.
MembershipJoin
You can become a member by signing up online or you can visit in person at your nearest centre in a few simple steps:
1. Begin creating your account
- Visit the online account log in page.
- Click 'Create account'.
- Choose your preferred centre.
2. Choose your membership type
If you would like to apply for a discounted membership, please speak to customer experience staff at one of our centres.
- Choose your preferred membership type and click 'Next'.
- Choose how you'd like to pay (prepaid or direct debit*) and click 'Next'.
- Choose what day you would like to start your contract and click 'Next'.
*If paying by direct debit your first payment will need to be made online (credit or debit card). We suggest starting your membership on the day you wish to first visit us.
3. Enter your contact and payment details
- Enter your contact details and create a password (you will use this each time you log in), then click 'Next'.
- Review and accept the terms and conditions and click 'Next'.
- A summary of your contract and payment details will appear.
- Click 'Yes' to acknowledge that you understand discounted memberships need to be arranged with our customer experience team in one of our centres and that you agree to the terms and conditions. Then sign the electronic screen, click 'OK', then click 'Next'.
4. Make payment
- Enter your bank details. The details you enter will be linked to your contract for all future payments. You can change your payment details any time.
- Review all agreements and click 'Yes'. You will be taken to the payment gateway to make your initial payment by credit or debit card.
- Make the payment.
5. Contract confirmation
You will receive an email confirming that you are now a member. Please review this email for further information.
Please visit your nearest centre to collect your membership card, take your photo for Membership ID and ask us any questions you may have.
Change or cancel your membership
Send an email to membership@ccc.govt.nz or speak to our customer experience team at your local Recreation and Sport Centre.
Change your payment details
- Log in to your account.
- Click 'Payment Settings'.
- At the bottom of the screen click 'Add new payment method'.
- Click 'Bank Account' then click 'Next'.
- Enter your new bank account details, then click 'Next'.
- You are all set! Click on 'Go to payment settings' to review.
Pay an outstanding fee
Please speak to our customer experience team at your local centre.
Freeze your membership
- Log in to your account.
- Click 'Contract details'.
- Select the Membership plan that you want frozen, then click on the forward arrow.
- Click 'Freeze contract'.
- Choose the freeze option then click 'Next'.
- Enter your details and select the reason for the freeze from the drop-down list, then click 'Confirm'.
- A confirmation notification will briefly appear on the screen.
Medical freezes need to be arranged with our customer experience team at one of our centres or emailed to membership@ccc.govt.nz
Discounted memberships
If you would like to apply for a discounted membership (for example if you have a Community Services, Secondary Student, Hapai Access, KiwiAble Leisure or Super Gold card) you will need to do this in one of our centres.
Please speak to one of our customer experience team to find out more.
Swimsmart - Learn to swimBook lessons (existing customers)
- Log in to your account.
- Click on ‘Book’, then click ‘Courses’.
- Choose the centre you want to book at. You can switch between Calendar or List view.
- Choose the level you want to book.
- Choose which child you want to book for.
- Proceed through steps for payment and confirm booking (see make a payment below).
- Once you’ve booked the lessons, you can click ‘My bookings’ at the top of screen to view all your bookings.
Book lessons (new customers)
- Visit the online account log in page here and then click 'Join now'.
- Follow the steps to create an account.
- Once you have created your account, click on ‘Book’, then click ‘Courses’.
- Click ‘Add a new child’ if you are booking for a child.
- Answer the questionnaire.
- Choose which centre you want to book at and choose your level. You can switch between Calendar or List view.
- Book your class, and follow the payment steps to confirm your booking (see make a payment below).
- Once you’ve booked the lessons, you can click ‘My bookings’ at the top of screen to view all your bookings.
Set up children/add children
- Log in to your account.
- Click on ‘Account’, click ‘Children’, click ‘Add child’.
- Choose which centre you would like them enrolled at.
- Click ‘Create guest account’, click ‘Create free account’ and click ‘Next’.
- Enter child’s details, click ‘Create account’.
View your bookings
- Log in to your account.
- Click ‘My Bookings’ at the top of the page.
Make a payment
Bank details
- Enter your bank details (details you enter will be linked to your contract for all future payments. You can change your payment details at any time).
- Select ‘All agreements’ and click ‘Yes’.
- You will be taken to the payment gateway to make your initial payment by a credit or debit card.
- Complete your payment.
Cancel a booking
You are able to request a cancellation by emailing swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz or visiting one of our centres.
Cancellations can only be made at the end of the school term.
Change payment details
- Log in to your account.
- Click ‘Payment settings’.
- At the bottom of the screen click ‘Add new payment method’.
- Click ‘Bank Account’, then click ‘Next’.
- Enter your bank account details, then click ‘Next’.
- You’re all set! You can click on ‘Go to payment settings’ to review.
- You can choose to delete previous bank account details. The bank account details you have newly added will now be your default payment option.
Pay an outstanding fee
Please speak to our customer experience team at your local centre.
Freeze your membership
Swimsmart memberships can be frozen for medical reasons and require a medical certificate to support this.
You can request a medical freeze by emailing swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz with a copy of your medical certificate or by speaking to our customer experience team at your local centre.
Waitlisting a booking
Unfortunately we do not have waitlists.
You can see the availability of our classes, courses and sessions when you book online.
Multi-visit passesPurchasing a multi-visit pass
You can purchase a variety of multi-visit passes online or in our centres.
To purchase online:
- Log in to your account. If you are a new customer, you can create a free online account.
- Click the 'Shop' icon.
- Under 'Buy now', click 'Visit Passes'.
- Choose which pass you would like and then add it to your cart.
- Follow the steps to complete your purchase.
Multi-visit passes are valid for 12 months and are unable to be frozen/suspended. Refunds are unable to be made for un-used visits. Multi-visit passes are non-transferrable.
Discounted multi-visit passes
If you would like to apply for a discounted multi-visit pass (for example if you have a Community Services, Secondary Student, Hapai Access, KiwiAble Leisure or Super Gold card) you will need to do this in one of our centres.
Please speak to one of our customer experience team to find out more.
View your multi-visit passes
You can view how many visits you have remaining and the expiry date.
- Log in to your account.
- Click 'Account' in the main menu.
- Click 'My Purchases'.
Fitness and group fitnessBook an appointment with a fitness instructor
Gym and Gym & Pool members can get a free personal programme appointment with our fitness instructors every 12 weeks.
If you don't have a membership, you can book an appointment and pay online.
- Log in to your account. If you are a new customer, you can create a free online account.
- Click the 'Book' icon, and then 'Fitness Programme'.
- Select the centre you would like to book at.
- Choose a time that suits.
- Click 'Book Now'.
- Select what type of appointment you would like.
- Confirm your start time.
- Click 'Pay now'. If you are a member, it will show as $0 on the payment screen.
- Finally, you will be shown a confirmation screen and you will be sent an email confirmation. You can now close the screen.
Book a group fitness class
- Log in to your account. If you are a new customer, you can create a free online account.
- Click the 'Book' icon, and then click 'Classes'.
- Choose which centre you would like to book at - you can search using the filters.
- Choose your date and time. Classes that are fully booked will be greyed out.
- Click 'Book Now'.
- Confirm by clicking 'Book now'.
- The booking has now been made.
To see your booked classes and cancel a booking, you can view them by clicking on 'My Bookings' in your online account.
Group fitness no-show
If you are unable to make it to your group fitness class booking, please cancel your booking at least 30 minutes before the class start time. You can cancel your booking from your online account.
If you have paid casually for a group fitness class and you don't attend, we are unable to refund the cost of the class.
If you have booked in to attend a group fitness class with a multi-visit pass and you don't attend, we are unable to re-issue that visit to your card.
Pre-school gymnasticsBook lessons (existing customers)
- Log in to your account.
- Click on ‘Book’, then click ‘Courses’.
- Select Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre. You can switch between Calendar or List view.
- Choose ‘Preschool Gymnastics’ with the Activity Type filter.
- Choose the class you want to book.
- Choose which child you want to book for (see ‘Set up children/add children’ section below to add a child to your account).
- Proceed through steps for payment and confirm booking.
- Once you’ve booked the classes, you can click ‘My bookings’ at the top of screen to view all your bookings.
Book lessons (new customers)
- Visit the online account log in page and then click 'Join now'.
- Follow the steps to create an account.
- Once you have created your account, click on ‘Book’, then click ‘Courses’.
- Click the ‘Add a new child’ blue button.
- Select Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre. You can switch between Calendar or List view.
- Enter your child’s details.
- Choose ‘Preschool Gymnastics’ with the Activity Type filter.
- Choose the class you want to book and follow the payment steps to confirm your booking.
- Once you’ve booked the classes, you can click ‘My bookings’ at the top of screen to view all your bookings.
Set up children/add children
- Log in to your account.
- Click on ‘Account’, click ‘Children’, click ‘Add child’.
- Choose Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre, click ‘Create guest account’, click ‘Create free account’ and click ‘Next’.
- Enter child’s details, click ‘Create account’.
View your bookings
- Log in to your account.
- Click ‘My Bookings’ at the top of the page.
Missed classes
A credit for missed classes will be applied to your account when a medical certificate is provided.
Enrolment fees are non-refundable once the term commences.