Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association

University Recreation Services

Victoria has outstanding recreation services and facilities for all – whether students, staff or the local community.

To make club bookings or for general enquiries please contact Karl Whalen:

Phone 04 463 6618
Email karl.whalen@vuw.ac.nz

The Recreation Services Clubs Facility Hire Conditions

The following conditions and rates will apply to University sports clubs wishing to use University recreation spaces for practices and events.

Conditions
Each sport or recreation club recognised by the Student Union will be entitled to two training sessions a week of no longer than 90 minutes per session free of charge. (3 hours in total, anything over 3 hours and the club will be charged a discounted hourly rate for ongoing bookings)
Additional training sessions/tournaments/seminars (outside of normal weekly bookings) will be granted where possible but will be charged at the rates shown below
The Recreation Centre has spaces available for club gear storage – clubs will be issued with a key for these storage spaces and a bond will need to be paid in exchange for the key. These spaces must remain locked at all times
At all times the Recreation Centre is to be left in the same state after training as the club finds it before training.  This includes the tidying of all equipment used during the session
If a club does not intend to use a specific booking then the club must notify Recreation Services staff at least five days prior to the date of the intended booking
Unexplained absences will result in termination of the booking and may have an effect on booking requests in the future. Regular counts are made of club bookings and total figures will help determine priority when making club booking decisions in the future
Clubs must also notify the Recreation Centre if they have no further need for a booking.  This is especially pertinent for those clubs involved in seasonal codes whose bookings are not required for a full year
Any damage to recreation spaces or accidents and injuries to club members must be reported to the recreation services staff
All clubs must finish their training sessions at their stated times to avoid disruption to other clubs and users.

Rates
Any club or group wanting to book additional weekly training hours (outside of their allocated 3 hours per week) will be given a discounted rate different to the one below.

The following rates apply for the hire recreation spaces for one off/tournament bookings outside of your reoccurring weekly bookings. These rates include a 25% discount off normal public charges for recreation spaces.

Cost per hour for extra sessions for University clubs/groups (inc GST)

NB: For large/block bookings there may be additional charges along with these room rates. (For early openings, extra equipment sourced etc…)

The College of Education in Karori also has a small field and netball/tennis courts available for use.  These spaces are free to use for staff, students and the community for free play – charges will apply if these spaces are to be booked

NB: Multiple spaces at the Kelburn Campus Recreation Centre can also be booked – applicable charges will be negotiated with interested parties at the time of booking the spaces

Kelburn Park Sports Club

The function facility upstairs is run by the University Cricket and Soccer Clubs during their respective seasons.  They hire it out cheaply for NON-ALCOHOLIC functions.

The facility holds 100-150 people and users must supply their own cleaners and security if needed.  Clubs can bring in their own food and drink (non-alcoholic) using their usual sponsors if they prefer.  There is a kitchen and fridge available.