Come on down and try out some different sports in a fun and friendly environment! Bookings are required.

Take some time out for yourself and head along to winter events from the Sport and Recreation team in Selwyn - in July and August 2025.

Many of these events are FREE to those with group fitness and recreation memberships and non-members can pay to join in.

Find out more about Winter Wellness events in the Selwyn District.

This gentle class brings Pilates and Tai Chi together and is especially helpful for women.

Wear comfy clothes and bring your yoga mat. All levels welcome!

Dates: Tuesdays from 5th August to 16th September 2025. No class on 2nd September.
Time: 12.30 to 1.30pm.
Location: Te Pou Toetoe | Linwood Pool (141 Smith Street, Linwood).
Cost: Koha of $5 to $10. Cash or you can pay online.

Find out more about Pila-Chi classes from The Healing Hut, including how to book (Try Booking).

Brace yourself for an exhilarating showcase of female adventurers pushing boundaries and defying expectations! The 2025 Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour brings you more than 2 hours of heart-pounding action and soul-stirring stories from fearless women around the globe.

Date: Saturday 16th August 2025.
Time: 2 to 5pm or 6.30 to 9.30pm. Two screenings only!
Location: Christchurch Art Gallery | Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Cost: $29 for adults and $22 for children - plus booking fee. A discounted rate is available for groups.

Find out more about the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2025, including how to get tickets.

Ride in the wheel tracks of history and revolution in a tour packed with inspiring stories of gender equality and world change.

The tour ends at Kate Sheppard House in Ilam and includes morning tea and a tour of the museum.

Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 - was previously 24th August.
Start Time: 9.15am.
Start Location: Plymouth Lane - in front of the mural behind Riverside Market.
Cost: $28.80 for Heritage NZ (HNZPT) members and $32 for non-members.

Find out more about this ​Kate Sheppard Cycle Tour of Christchurch, including how to book (Eventbrite).

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Here are some snippets on the latest physical activity research or news that we found interesting.

New findings highlight step count as a metric for measuring cancer risk. So what should you be aiming for?

EMD UK has released a report on the groundbreaking social value of group exercise in the United Kingdom - a remarkable £5.3 billion.

Recreation Aotearoa has launched new Outdoors Accessibility Design Guidelines to improve access to outdoor recreation spaces for people with impairments and accessibility needs.

Read more Active Canterbury news.

The Active Canterbury Newsletter is produced bi-monthly and aims to keep local physical activity providers informed. It has a focus on latest physical activity research, upcoming education and training opportunities, key events and tips on how to practically apply research and industry tools.

View the latest newsletter: AC Network Newsletter February 2024

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