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Gym Membership Application & Health Check

Welcome to Ara Institute of Canterbury Sports and Recreation Centre. Thank you for choosing us as your preferred gym facility provider.

Set out below is your application to become a member of the gym. Please ensure that the information you provide in your application is up to date and accurate to ensure your application is processed without delay.

Your membership will be automatically activated by the Ara Gym Team. This will take up to one working day. 

The Gym Team will be in contact if there are any issues.

Memberships can be activated by The Rec Centre Team during the following hours:

  • Monday: 7am - 7pm
  • Tuesday: 7am - 7pm
  • Wednesday: 7am - 2:30pm
  • Thursday: 7am - 2:30pm
  • Friday: 7am - 7pm

Your membership will not start until The Rec Centre Team have activated it. The date of activation is the first day of membership.  

If you do not have an Ara ID card, you can collect one of these at the Security desk in the Rakaia Centre before taking it to the Recreation Centre to have you access added.

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT STUDENT FINANCE IN THE MAIN RAKAIA BUILDING PRIOR TO ENTERING THIS FORM, RETAIN THE RECEIPT AND SEND IT TO RECCENTRE@ARA.AC.NZ IN ORDER TO CONTINUE. RECEIPT MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, STUDENT/STAFF ID AND DATE. 

Student Finance hours for City Campus and Woolston Campus:  

Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4.45pm

Friday: 9am – 4.15pm

Membership details

I am a
Type of member
Length of membership
Length of membership
Length of membership

Personal details

Health and medical history

If you have ever suffered from any of the following medical conditions, have a mental or physical disability or are presently taking any medication on a daily basis, you will need to obtain a medical certificate from your health professional proving it is safe for you to exercise.

If you are a student or staff member at Ara, the Health Centre can assist you with this at no charge. Please contact the Health centre and book an appointment with the doctor - phone 03 940 7566.

  • Diabetes
  • Stress or High Blood Pressure
  • Asthma or Respiratory Illness
  • Heart or Chest Pains
  • Epilepsy, Fainting or Dizziness
  • Arthritis
  • Neck or Back Pain
  • Other
Injury history

Agreement confirmation

Parental/Guardian consent required if under 18 years old
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