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Blue Gym

Blue Gym is home to interchangeable indoor courts that are suitable for a number of sports and activities.

Drop-In sports/activities availableBlue Gym Basketball

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Netball
  • Badminton
  • Boxing on punching bags
  • Futsal
  • Fitness Training

Cost

Tertiary student - Otago Uni (OU) Otago Polytechnic (OP)FREE with valid ID
Unipol Membership (Staff, Community/Whānau/Youth)FREE with membership
Casual Visit$7/visit

Please note OU and OP students are required to show their current ID at reception.

Age restrictions

None

Equipment

All sporting equipment is available at reception with photo ID.

Other information

  • No bookings required
  • Netball poles are free standing and can be rolled to any space that you require.
  • Snapping, grabbing or hanging from the basketball hoop is not permitted.
  • Kicking or throwing a basketball or any other equipment toward the ceiling is prohibited (sprinkler system above).
  • Full court basketball is not permitted at peak times.  Players will be asked to break down into smaller groups to enable other users to have access.  Peak time is at the discretion of Unipol staff.
  • No sparring involving physical contact, implements or weapons that Unipol staff deem unsafe is allowed.  No head contact is allowed.
  • Organised activities other than those approved by Unipol management are prohibited.
  • No rollerblades, skateboards or equipment that will cause damage to the facility are permitted. Please speak to staff if you are unsure.
  • More about Unipol's policies

Failure to comply with Unipol staff's direction may result in being asked to leave the Centre.


Green Gym

Green Gym is the home of Group Fitness, along with court spaces.

Drop-In sports/activities available.

  • Group Fitness
  • Badminton
  • Pickleball
  • Table Tennis
  • Fitness Training

Cost

Drop-in sports

Tertiary student (OU/OP)FREE with valid ID
Unipol Membership (Staff, Community/Whānau/Youth)FREE with membership
Casual visit$7/visit

Group Fitness

Tertiary student (OU/OP)

$14/class or

Group Fitness Membership

Unipol Membership (Staff, Community/Whānau/Youth)Free with Membership
Casual visit$14/class

Age restrictions

Drop-in Sportsno age restrictions
Group FitnessMust be 13 yrs or older (Bodyweight classes) 15 yrs or older (Resistance classes)
Functional ZoneMust be 15 yrs or older

Equipment

  • All sporting equipment is available at reception with photo ID.
  • Second hand shuttlecocks are available for rent (at no cost) or new ones can be purchased at reception.

Other information

  • No bookings required.
  • To ensure a comfortable atmosphere for everyone, please be courteous and respectful of others.
  • Absolutely no filming in this area without prior approval. See our policies
  • Organised activities other than those approved by Unipol management are prohibited.
  • No rollerblades, skateboards or equipment that will cause damage to the facility are permitted. Please speak to staff if you are unsure.
  • Please return and rack weights and equipment when finished.
  • More about Unipol's policies

Failure to comply with Unipol staff's direction may result in being asked to leave the Centre.


Multipurpose Area (MPA)

Our Multipurpose Area (MPA) has 8 courts, which can be used for multiple activities.

Drop-In sports/activities availableMPA Badminton

  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Pickleball
  • Netball
  • Movement activities e.g. Dance, Martial Arts
  • Futsal
  • Fitness Training

Cost

Tertiary student (OU/OP)FREE with valid ID
Unipol Membership (Staff, Community/Whānau/Youth)FREE with membership
Casual visit$7/visit

Please note OU and OP students are required to show their current ID at reception.

Equipment

  • All sporting equipment is available at reception with photo ID.
  • Second hand shuttlecocks are available for rent (at no cost) or new ones can be purchased at reception.
  • If the netball poles are not available in MPA, please find them in the Blue Gym.

Other information

  • No bookings required.
  • Organised activities other than those approved by Unipol management are prohibited.
  • Snapping, grabbing or hanging from the basketball hoop is not permitted.
  • Kicking or throwing a basketball or any other equipment toward the ceiling is prohibited.
  • Full court basketball is not permitted at peak times.
  • More about Unipol's policies

Failure to comply with Unipol staff's direction may result in being asked to leave the Centre.

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