Sport at Tauranga
Sport
Drop in Sport
Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre (QEYC) offers weekly free drop in sport (basketball, volleyball) during semesters. These sessions are free to all students. Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm. All equipment is provided.
Sports Clubs
Tauranga has a wealth of community clubs that welcome students to join them. Find recommended Tauranga clubs under your chosen sport.
If you are interested in setting up a sports club in Tauranga, or would like to register a full student team with a club then please email uowsport@waikato.ac.nz
UTSNZ Tertiary Tournaments
Represent the University of Waikato and compete against other New Zealand Universities and Tertiary Institutions in the UTSNZ National Tertiary Sport Championships (refer to the full calendar of events).
All teams will be selected at trials. We are looking for the best athletes to represent the University of Waikato. Team training's are held in Hamilton. The Sport Team will organise the entire trip and head away with the team to the tournament. For more information about trial dates, email uowsport@waikato.ac.nz and follow us on Facebook.
Inter-Faculty Sport
Tauranga will host two Inter–Faculty Sports Championships in 2019. Represent your faculty and compete to win the trophy. Register your interest to play here.
Social Sport
Enter a student team into social netball or football. Register as an individual or team in the table below.
The first two teams registered with us per league will receive a subsidised entry fee rate of $25 per player (standard cost $40) and a University of Waikato t-shirt, plus one competition ball.
| Sport | Cost | Day | Date/Time | Location | Team Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Football | $25 per person | Wednesday | 8 May - 28 August 2019 | Trustpower Arena Tauranga | 5 aside mixed (including a goalie), up to 4 males at a time (max 10 players registered). Refer here for more information. |
Netball | $25 per person | Thursday | 1 August - 3 October 2019 | Trustpower Arena Tauranga | 6 aside (mixed) up to 3 males at a time (max 12 players registered). Refer here for more information |
Basketball | $25 per person | Monday | TBC | Trustpower Arena Tauranga | Mixed Grade. Refer here for more information |
Fitness
Memberships
Gym memberships for University of Waikato staff and students in Tauranga are available through our partner gym providers – The Gym and Toi Ohomai Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
The Gym
Located at 107 First Avenue, The Gym, is the ultimate fitness destination with member tools to track progress, group fitness based on the Les Mills training system, 24 hour access and onsite free parking. 4 month minimum term agreement for student membership is $14.95 per week and for staff is $18.95 per week (Identification is required). These rates are both special discounted rates, the standard rate is $22.95 per week.
To join now, head along to The Gym with your student identification.
Phone: 07 578 3605
Email: info@thegym.co.nz
Toi Ohomia Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Located at Windermere campus, the Aquatic & Fitness Centre facilities include a full gym, thermally heated 25 meter swimming pool and fitness room for regular fitness classes. Discounted monthly or annual membership includes fitness assessments, individually designed programmes and fitness classes. View the tertiary partner student and membership staff here.
Exercise Classes
On campus exercise classes such as yoga TBC
Volunteering
The Sport and Wellbeing Team are looking for two Tauranga Student Sport Ambassadors to join the team for 2019 and assist with the Tauranga sport programme.
The Tauranga Student Sport Ambassadors will be responsible for helping provide high quality, innovative and accessible sport and wellness opportunities for UoW students contributing to a distinctive student sport experience on campus.
If you’re interested in volunteering to be a Tauranga Student Sport Ambassador, please email uowsport@waikato.ac.nz
Facilities
Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre (QEYC)
20-minute walk or five mins cycle from Tauranga central campus the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre is an ideal location for sports activities and events. Free parking is available. Free drop-in sport opportunities in the sports hall for basketball, volleyball etc will be held at this facility. There is also a $5 casual hoop hire walking in on a casual basis, just call 07 577 8564 to check sports hall availability.
Tauranga and Wharepai Domains
A 1 min cycle and 4 minute walk, Tauranga and Wharepai Domains at 91 Cameron Road, contains the international standard athletics track, the Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Tauranga Sports Rugby Club, the Tauranga Bowling Club and Croquet Club and hosts the Tauranga Ramblers Club, and other sports clubs. Refer here for further information.
Body in Motion Physiotherapy and Rehab Ltd
Body in Motion Physiotherapy and Rehab Ltd offers University of Waikato students and staff discounted rates at their clinic located at 107 First Avenue, The Gym. Student and Staff Identification is required. Discounted rates are;
- Initial ACC visit $20 (Normal cost of this visit $35)
- Subsequent visit $15 (Normal cost of this visit $25)
- Initial and subsequent private visits: $40 (Normally $80 initial and $60 for subsequent visits)
- Bookings can be made through www.bimphysio.co.nz or phone 07 927 3330.
Memorial Pool
20-minute walk or five mins cycle from Tauranga central campus the Memorial Pool is a popular summertime swimming destination. The outdoor heated lap pool opens for summer on October 22. Open weekdays 6am to 6.30pm, weekends 9am to 6pm. Free parking is available.
Refer to Bay Venues for details of other sport facilities, such as the ASB arena, Baywave and other venues.
For walking refer to Tauranga Walkways
For cycling refer to Tauranga City Cycle Network
Contact for Sport at Tauranga
Phone: 07 838 4718
Email: uowsport@waikato.ac.nz