All pre-schoolers can swim for free during school hours at any Christchurch City Council pool.

Visiting Recreation and Sport Centres during Alert Level 1

All our centres are open. Capacity restrictions have been lifted so you can enjoy the pools, fitness centres and group fitness classes with friends and whānau.

You can book in for your group fitness class, including spin and aquafit. Swimsmart bookings are also open. 

Tumbletimes, gymnastics and the Southern Centre are all open and running as normal.

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Mum swimming with pre-schooler Who

Pre-schoolers (under five years old) and one caregiver accompanying them will get free access to any Christchurch City Council swimming pool. 

When

9am to 3pm on school days.

Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are excluded.

Where

Council swimming pools.