Sports & recreation
Known as the sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne hosts many major events such as:
- The Australia Open Tennis Tournament
- Australian Formula One Grand Prix
- The Melbourne Cup - Australia's richest horse racing event
- Australian Football League Grand Final
For more detailed information please visit www.abc.net.au or www.sports.ninemsn.com.au/homepage.asp
The University of Melbourne has a sports centre that provides first-class sport and recreation programs and facilities including a weight training gym, Aerobics, Yoga and Pilates classes, personal training and physiotherapy and massage services. Membership is heavily discounted for Melbourne University and Melbourne Business School students.
| Membership | Frequency of visit | Cost AUD$ |
|---|---|---|
| Weights Gym | Single Visit | 3 |
| Monthly | 22 | |
| 12 Month Pass | 238 | |
| Aerobics classes | Single Visit | 4 |
| Monthly | 25 | |
| 12 Month Pass | 270 | |
| Gold Pass - access to gym and aerobics classes (except yoga or pilates) | Monthly | 30 |
| 12 Month Pass | 324 |
The Sports Centre is located on the main campus in Tin Alley.
Hours are:
- Monday – Thursday 6.30am – 10.30pm
- Friday 6.30am – 9.00pm
- Saturday – Sunday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Please telephone Melbourne University Sport for more information on + 61 3 8344 5401, or visit their website www.sports.unimelb.edu.au . Spouses are also able to use the University of Melbourne Sports Centre but are not entitled to student rates.
The Student Union offers short courses in tai chi, yoga and karate. For more information please visit their website www.union.unimelb.edu.au/shortcourses.
For swimming Melbourne City Baths are located nearby at 420 Swanston Street VIC 3000 (about 10 minutes walk from school). Please telephone Melbourne City Baths for more information on +61 3 9663 5888, or visit www.melbournecitybaths.com.au . Most suburbs have their own swimming and/or sports facilities and may offer student discounted rates with student identification.
For golf information please visit www.ausgolf.com.au . Two golf courses have been recommended by former MBS students – Royal Park Public golf course situated nearby in Parkville (5 minutes walk) telephone + 61 3 9387 3585, and Yarra Bend Public Golf Course, telephone + 61 3 9481 3729 or visit www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.
