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Fitness Centre Facilities

 

ANU Sport and Rec has all the facilities you need to get active, fit, healthy and happy! These facilities are available for hire by ANU Students, ANUSRA Members and the general community. These include:

• Dojo
• Squash Courts
• Tennis Courts
• Multi Purpose Sports Halls
• Multi Purpose Room
• Climbing Walls
• Other Rooms
• Ovals

For more information on each of these facilities, keep reading!

 

Booking Enquiries

For more information on hire rates or to make a casual booking, please contact our friendly reception staff on (02) 6125 2273.

Alternatively, for permanent or long term bookings, please speak with our Operations Manager on (02) 6125 2273.

Dojo

This matted, airconditioned room is used by ANU Martial Arts Clubs, and is a safe and effective workout area. The Dojo is one of the best martial arts facilities in Canberra. This area is restricted to ANU club use only unless prior arrangements have been made with the Operations Manager

To make a booking, please contact the Operations Manager on (02) 6125 2273.

Squash Courts

The ANU Sport & Recreation Association has two recently refurbished squash courts that are available for hire. Why not take advantage of our Early Bird Morning rates or pop in on your lunch break to relieve some stress or improve your game! Don’t have a racquet, don’t worry, we hire them for a small fee. We also sell squash balls.

Bookings may be made at reception or by calling (02) 6125 2273.

Tennis Courts

ANU has ten tennis courts available for members use. Six hard courts are located on Barry Drive, and four synthetic grass courts are located near the Law School. Why not enjoy the summer weather and have a friendly hit with a few mates! Don’t have a racquet, don’t worry, we hire them for a small fee. We also sell tennis balls.

Bookings may be made at reception or by calling (02) 6125 2273.

Multi Purpose Sports Halls

ANU has two large multi purpose sports halls available for hire. Get a group of friends together for a game of volleyball, netball, basketball, badminton or indoor soccer. Whether it’s for fun or competitive, we’ve got a court for you! These halls can also be hired for exhibitions, displays, events etc.

For further information on hire rates or to make a booking, please contact reception on (02) 6125 2273.

Multi Purpose Room

The ANUSRA has a large multi purpose room equipped with a sound system, stage, mirrored wall and heating/cooling. The perfect location for our group fitness classes, Sport and Rec Program courses and club training. This room can also be hired by students, members and the general community.

For further information on hire rates or to make a booking, please contact the Operations Manager on (02) 6125 2273.

Ovals

ANU Sport and Rec controls the usage and maintenance of four ovals: North, South, Willows and Fellows. The Sports Fields are utilized by ANU sporting clubs, ANUSRA members, external sporting clubs and the general public. Whether you want to play a friendly match, do some pre-season training or organize a competitive corporate challenge, we’ve got an oval to suit you.

For more information or to book an oval, please contact the Operations Manager on (02) 6125 2273.

 

Climbing Walls

The ANU Sport and Rec Association has two recently refurbished climbing walls. Both walls are available for use by ANU Students, SRA Members and the general community.

Before climbing at the ANU Sport and Rec Centre, each user must have completed a belay accreditation course & test. All climbing must be done in pairs and both parties must be belay accredited by the ANUSRA. We have casual use rates as well as rock climbing memberships available.

To find out when the wall is available, to enquire about casual rates or memberships or to enroll in a belay accreditation course, please contact reception on (02) 6125 2273 or pop in for a visit

The New Wall

The new wall as it is commonly referred to as, is 10 metres high by 15 metres wide and is made of textured fiberglass/epoxy panels with bolt on holds. This wall has 5 bays and has recently been fully fitted with permanent ropes and a safe and effective belay system to ensure the safety of the climber and belayer.

The Old Wall

The old wall on the other hand is 10 metres high by 12 metres wide and was constructed using small moulded holds inserted into the brick façade and natural rock epoxied onto the wall. This wall has recently been fully fitted with permanent ropes and a safe and effective belay system to ensure the safety of the climber and belayer.

Room Hire

The ANU Sport and Rec Association also has a number of rooms of various sizes to hire for meetings or other activities.

For more information or to make a casual booking, please contact reception on (02) 6125 2273. Alternatively to make a permanent or long term booking, please contact the Operations Manager on (02) 6125 2273.