Latest news
- Pioneer tumbletimes on Thursday 20th June will be restricted to half stadium and have maximum numbers of 70
- Pioneer's expanded winter Spin timetable is now running - check out the Group Fitness timetable for extra classes. (as the weather turns there is an increase in participations in the Spin Classes - to ensure you don’t miss out on your favourite bike/class/instructor we recommend you booking ahead).
- The wave machine in the Leisure Pool is out of action until further notice
- Roading, wastewater & stormwater repair work is underway around Pioneer. For detailed information on how access to Pioneer via Lyttelton Street please see the SCRIT rebuild website. From 20th February until the end of May 2013 Lyttelton Street will be one way and Roberta Drive and Conway Street will be partly closed on certain dates, for more information please click here.
- Want to know the best time to train at the fitness centre or use the pool? See the latest usage data by clicking here or view the permanent main pool bookings here
For more details & further updates please see the Recreation & Sport Notices page.
General information
Pioneer offers a wide variety of facilities:
For more detailed information on the above facilites, please see the sport & recreation facilites page.
Our range of recreation programmes and fitness classes is suitable for both casual visitors and members for a fun active way to get healthy. Check out our weekly group fitness timetable. Our popular pre-schoolers class 'Tumbletimes', runs regularly during Term time, see the Recreation programmes page for more information on this casual fun pre-school gym class.
Please see our fees and charges page for costs on casual admission prices. Our memberships are great value for regular users.
Swimsmart aquatic programmes including learn to swim classes are also held at Pioneer and cater for a full range of ages and levels of ability.
For latest information and updates please see our notices.
At Pioneer we provide other services including the Pioneer Early Learning Centre, Southern Centre multi sensory experience, Plunge Café, Physio South, Canterbury Volleyball, stadium court hire and meeting room hire.
Opening hours
Pool
- Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 9:30pm
- Weekends and public holidays, 7am - 8pm
- ANZAC day, 1pm - 8pm
Fitness Centre
- Monday - Thursday, 5:30am - 9:30pm
- Friday 5:30pm - 8pm
- Weekends and public holidays, 7am - 7pm
- ANZAC day, 1pm - 8pm
Want to know the best time to come and train and the fitness centre? See the latest Usage Data by clicking here.
Directions
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre is located at 75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield, next to Centennial Park.
Public transport
The Orbiter Bus stops right outside, on Lyttelton street.
Parking
There are 256 parking spaces available (including disability and 10 minute).
Bicycles
Cycle stands are available right outside the entrance.
Contact us
75 Lyttelton Street, Somerfield
PO Box 73033
Christchurch 8154
Phone: (03) 941 6888
Swimsmart Phone: (03) 377 7690
Email:recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Swimsmart email: swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz
Fax: (03) 941 7029
