East Coast Bays centre updates

UPDATE: 11 February 2023

Our Centre will be operating as an Auckland Emergency Management Centre and will be closed for normal operations effective from 2pm Sunday 12 February.

All "normal" services will be closed from 2pm Sunday. Last entry into the facilities on Sunday will be 1pm.

• All memberships will be automatically suspended from Monday 13 February until end of day Tuesday 14 February. Note: this may be extended if the site is required by AEM beyond Tuesday.
• All bookings will be cancelled and staff will be in contact as soon as possible to discuss re-booking/ payments
• All classes will be cancelled until end of day Tuesday- this includes Group Fitness

We recommend you check the website and/or our Facebook page to keep updated

UPDATE: Tuesday 14 June 2022

Great news! Our group fitness classes will resume from 6am Thursday 16 June.

Check out our live timetable on myLEISURE for the most up-to-date timetable. Make sure you book yourself a spot and commit!

We will update our website with the full timetable before the end of the week.

The gym re-opening will be assessed tomorrow and we will let you know of the decision by tomorrow afternoon.

Thank you so much for your patience during this time. We are almost at the finish line!!

UPDATE: Tuesday 7 June 2022

The contractors are now sealing the last coat today and tomorrow! Yay! To allow the toxic fumes to completely evaporate, our whole centre will remain closed until Sunday 12 June, and we will re-open on Monday 13 June.

Your membership is still active as you have access to other sites. However, if you haven't been able to visit another centre and will not be able to this coming week, please check your emails and respond ASAP to our most recent email. Our team will send an email confirmation once the hold is completed.

With an active membership you can still visit any one of these centres:

• Albany Stadium Pool
• Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre
• Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
• Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre
• Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre

Make sure to check their opening hours and let reception know you've come for a workout due to our closures.

Please keep an eye on your emails, follow us on Facebook or check our website to stay updated.

UPDATE: Tuesday 31 May 2022

Our entire centre will now remain closed until Wednesday 8 June 2022 due to extremely high toxic levels from the sealant. Our teams will reassess on Tuesday 7 June and re-open on Wednesday only if it is safe to do so.

Please keep an eye on our Facebook or check our website to stay updated.

While we are closed you can visit any one of these centres:

• Albany Stadium Pool
• Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre
• Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
• Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre
• Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre

Make sure to check their opening hours and let reception know you've come for a workout due to our closures.

UPDATE: Monday 30 May 2022

Our whole centre will remain closed tomorrow, and the for the following dates below. We appreciate that this is short notice however, your health and safety is our number one priority!

Due to the high toxic levels from the sealant, we will need to close the entire centre during the below dates:

• Monday 30 May
• Tuesday 31 May
• Monday 6 June
• Tuesday 7 June

Due to the nature of the sealant, we will need to re-assess each day and close the centre again if needed outside of the above dates if toxic levels are too high. Please follow us on Facebook and keep an eye on our website before visiting.

UPDATE: Thursday 26 May 2022

Our centre will be closed while our Stadium sealant is being applied. Due to the toxic nature of the sealant, we will need to close the entire centre during the below dates, for health and safety reasons.

Full Centre closure dates:

• Friday 27 May, Closed from 12pm
• Saturday 28 May, Closed
• Monday 30 May, Closed
• Tuesday 31 May, Fitness Gym closed, Group Fitness OPEN as normal

Members can use either Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre or Albany Stadium Pool gym facilities during this time.

Stadium closed during the below dates:

Friday 6 May - Friday 10 June, the stadium is closed for renovations.

Improvements: Fresh paintwork, new flooring, Main Court refurbishments - Sports Leagues will play on new stadium flooring with less slip!  

For more information, visit our centre updates.

UPDATE: Thursday 12 May 2022

Our centre will be closed while our Stadium sealant is being applied. Due to the toxic nature of the sealant, we have been advised to close the entire centre during the below dates, for health and safety reasons:

• Thursday 19 May, Closed
• Friday 20 May, Closed
• Saturday 21 May – Friday 27 May, OPEN
• Saturday 28 May, Closed
• Monday 30 May, Closed
  
  

UPDATE: 13 April 2022

Moving to Orange

As per the Government's announcement, Auckland will be moving to the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11.59pm Wednesday 13 April 2022. 

Leisure centre facilities are open, including gyms, indoor recreation programmes, pools, splash pads, spa, sauna and steam rooms.

Face masks must still be worn by everyone aged 12 and over at public facilities, except around swimming pools or while exercising.

For more information on physical distancing and face masks please visit covid19.govt.nz

Visit aucklandleisure.co.nz for current information on service availability and bookings before visiting.

UPDATE: 4 April 2022

Vaccination Requirement Update

From midnight on 4 April 2022, there will be no requirement to use My Vaccine Pass at our pool and leisure centres.

Masks are still required indoors in our facilities except when exercising or on poolside.

We will continue to display our QR codes at reception/front door for those who would like to keep scanning, however, scanning is not mandatory.

Please visit OurAuckland for more details about Auckland Council’s updated vaccination approach.

UPDATE 28 February 2022

Unfortunately our teams have been affected by the spread of Omicron and a number of our staff members are needing to self-isolate to keep our community safe. Updates to programming and times are as follows:

• All league programmes are postponed for two weeks
• Operating hours for Wednesday 2 March - Friday 4 March are  6am-7:15pm 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these times. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

UPDATE: Tuesday 8 February 2022

UPCOMING CLOSURES: We're bringing this Old Girl into the 21st Century!

Very exciting developments are coming to our building and we can't wait to share this with you!

⇒ CLOSURE DATES 

14 February - 29 March: Main entrance, Reception area, Kitchen, Kauri Kids

Improvements: New welcoming reception area for better interactions with our Customer Support staff, fresh paint work, new flooring, air curtain installation on main door, a new designated room for fitness consultations. 

18 April - 8 July: Main Hall, and Group Fitness 

Improvements: Fresh paint work, new flooring, Main Court refurbishments - Sports Leagues will play on new stadium flooring with less slip!  

⇒ ALTERNATIVE ENTRANCE AND NEW KAURI KIDS LOCATION

From 14 Feb to 29 March, please use the side entrance into the building. We will have signage to show you the way. Our Head Teacher will be in contact with all our Kauri Kids whānau this week with an alternative location.  

⇒ SCOPE OF WORK

As well as the above-mentioned work, here's what else will be getting a renewal (this work won't affect you):  

• New electrical switchboards 
• Staff room renovation (yay!) 
• Replacement of hot water cylinders 
• Installation of newly designed IT services 
• Upgrading existing fire system with a new alarm 

We will continue to share this journey with you all throughout the closure via Facebook so flick us a follow if you are keen to see more behind the scenes of these upgrades. 

Any questions about the above feel free to reply back to this email or ask our friendly reception staff 😊 

UPDATE: 23 January 2022

Auckland: Will move to RED in the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11:59pm Sunday 23 January 2022

Vaccination Requirement: During RED and ORANGE, all customers aged 12 and over will be required to show their vaccine pass to staff upon entry. 

• Memberships and passes will remain active. If you wish to suspend your membership please create a myLEISURE account.
• Please see how our centres are operating in RED.

All members, pass-holders, and swim school students should have received an email from us about our vaccination approach. It's important you read this and make sure you understand what our approach is. If you did not receive an email, please contact your local pool and leisure centre.

UPDATE: Wednesday 1 December 2021

» Opening Hours: may differ each week due to staffing availability, please check back for the most up-to-date opening hours.

» Early closures:

• 5pm Friday 3 December
• Noon Saturday 4 December

» Important Dates

3 December: Gym and group fitness opens
6 December: Stadium opens
20 December: Holiday Programme begins.

Find our RED group fitness timetable here.

» Limited Capacity: some smaller spaces will have a limited capacity. Where there is no capacity limit, we ask that all customers maintain 1m physical distancing from others.

• Gym - 10 people max
• Studio 1 - 30 people max
• Studio 2 - 40 people max
• RPM Studio - 22 people max

Any questions, please contact us at eastcoastbaysleisure@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

UPDATE: Thursday 25 November 2021

Auckland: Will move to RED in the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11:59pm Thursday 2 December 2021

Vaccination Requirement: During RED and ORANGE, all customers aged 12 and over will be required to show their vaccine pass to staff upon entry. 

• Memberships and passes will remain on hold until Sunday 5 December. Details on our re-opening will be announced next week.
• Swimming lessons will start on Monday 6 December and will run until the end of term, Sunday 19 December.

All members, passholders, and swim school students should have received an email from us about our vaccination approach. It's important you read this and make sure you understand what our approach is. If you did not receive an email, please contact us at eastcoastbaysleisure@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

UPDATE effective from Monday 8 November 2021

Auckland: Moving to Alert Level 3 Step 2.

UPDATE effective from Monday 1 November 2021

Auckland: Remains in Alert Level 3 Step 1

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily workout inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

UPDATE effective from Monday 4 October 2021

Auckland: Will remain in ALERT LEVEL 3 - STEP 1

UPDATE effective from Monday 20 September 2021

Auckland: Will move to ALERT LEVEL 3
Rest of New Zealand: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 2

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily workout inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

UPDATE effective from Monday 13 September 2021

Auckland: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 4 
Rest of New Zealand: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 2

Updated Monday 23 August 2021

Auckland: Remains at ALERT LEVEL 4 - review due on Monday 30 August
Rest of New Zealand: Remains at ALERT LEVEL 4 - review due on Thursday 26 August

Updated Friday 20 August 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 4 
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 4

Updated Tuesday 17 August 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 4 for next 7 days
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 4 for next 3 days

Updated 10 June 2021

GROUP FITNESS AUDITIONS: Saturday 12 June 12.30pm-3pm, at Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre

What to expect

• Arrive early, you will receive a number that you are required to wear throughout the audition to assist with the selection process.
• There will be a short information briefing on our programmes and what to expect when training as a Group Fitness Instructor.
• You will need to participate in a selection of our group fitness classes - you will NOT be required to instruct as this audition.
• As you participate, our panel of experts will be assessing your technique, energy, and X-factor!

From this audition, we will make a selection to take onto the next stage.

What to bring

• Comfortable and appropriate clothing
• Towel
• Drink bottle
• Any food you think you may need as the audition process could be up to 2-3 hours.

It's not too late to register! If you're interested or want to find out more, email Frida.sumardjo@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Updated Tuesday 25 May 2021

GROUP FITNESS AUDITIONS: Saturday 12 June 12.30pm-3pm

We are looking for the next superstars of Group Fitness to join our awesome, inspiring team of Instructors!

We are recruiting across all our LES MILLS™ programmes for people to train up and teach at any of these centres:

• Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre
  
• East Coast Bays Leisure Centre
  
• Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
  
• Lloyd Elsmore Pools & Leisure Centre

Open auditions will be held at Glenfield Pool and Leisure Centre on Saturday 12 June 12.30pm-3pm

To register your interest or to find out more, email Frida.sumardjo@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Updated Friday 12 March 2021

Check out our COVID-19 customer information page FAQs.

Group Fitness members
- Take a look at the Alert Level 1 group fitness timetable here
- Remember to book your space for RPM only

Just a few friendly reminders too...

- Please keep practicing good hygiene
- Bring a drink bottle and towel, always - No towel = No workout!
- Wipe equipment before and after use
- If you are sick, please stay home
- and remember...please sign in using the covid tracer app or sign in at reception

Updated Friday 5 March 2021

We did it! Welcome back to Alert level 2, Auckland!

Thank you for your commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 this last week – we are happy to be reopening our doors from Monday 8 March 2021.

Our member and staff’s health and safety are our top priority at Alert Level 2, and things will look different and we do have restrictions in place. Please see the Covid-19 page for further details.

Services Opening are:

- Group Fitness
- Gym
- Kauri Kids ECE

Updated Saturday 27 February 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 3
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 2

The Government has announced that Auckland will move up to Alert Level 3 at 6am, Sunday 28 February for 7 days, therefore our centre will be closed.

This includes:

- Group fitness classes
- Gym
- Kauri Kids ECE
- Recreation/Term programmes

If you have a membership with us, this will be automatically suspended until we can reopen again.

We will keep this page up-to-date with the latest information when we have it available, but for now please keep practicing good hygiene, social distancing, noting your whereabouts, wearing a mask, and getting tested if you have any symptoms. You can find the latest information on COVID-19 and the lockdown itself on the Ministry of Health's dedicated COVID-19 website.

Stay safe, Tāmaki Makaurau!

Updated Monday 22 February 2021

Welcome to Alert Level 1 Auckland!

We did it! As of Monday 22 February at 11.59pm Auckland will move to Alert level 1.

All services are back operating as of Tuesday 23 February.

Check out our COVID-19 customer information page FAQs.

Group Fitness members
- Take a look at the Alert Level 1 group fitness timetable here
- Remember to book your space for RPM only

Just a few friendly reminders too...

- Please keep practicing good hygiene
- Bring a drink bottle and towel, always - No towel = No workout!
- Wipe equipment before and after use
- If you are sick, please stay home
- and remember...please sign in using the covid tracer app or sign in at reception

Wednesday 17 February 2021

Welcome to Alert level 2, Auckland!

Thank you for your commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 these last few days – we are happy to be reopening our doors from 18 February 2021.

Our member and staff’s health and safety are our top priority at Alert Level 2, and things will look different and we do have restrictions in place. Please see the Covid-19 page for further details.

Services Opening are:

- Group Fitness
- Gym
- Kauri Kids ECE

We will update this page as well as our Facebook page with any service updates, so please keep checking back.