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Come on down and try out some different sports in a fun and friendly environment! Bookings are required.
- Wanna Try? Wednesdays (Wednesdays from 7th May at Christchurch Netball Centre);
- Circability circus classes for all ages (Wednesdays until 23rd June at Phillipstown Community Hub);
- Pickleball for all ages in Hagley Park (Saturday 28th June);
- Beginner ice skating sessions (29th June to 13th July at Alpine Ice);
- Age based judo sessions (30th June to 10th July at Christchurch Martial Arts Dojo);
- Scuba for teens and adults (Thursday 2nd July at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre);
- Archery for all ages (Tuesday 8th July at Selwyn Sports Centre);
- Tennis for all ages (Sunday 13th July at the Selwyn Sports Centre); and
- Scuba for adults (Sunday 27th July at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre).
Support your community and make local connections at an upcoming event such as:
- Community volunteer events in Christchurch, such as planting days or working bees.
- Conservation Volunteers NZ events in Canterbury.
- Mid-Winter Polar Plunge (Saturday 21st June);
- Matariki in the Zone (Saturday 21st June);
- Winter Solstice Ride (Saturday 21st June);
- Matariki Games in Oxford (Saturday 28th June); and
- North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival (Friday 4th July);
- Family Swim Night at the Dudley Park Aquatic Centre (Saturday 12th July)
Lengthen tight muscles, strengthen the core and relax the mind within slow yoga or stretching classes designed for snowboarders and skiers. Ideal after a day on the slopes!
All classes are held at the Springfield - Tawera Memorial Hall (5655 West Coast Road, Springfield). Bookings required. BYO yoga mat and blanket.
Date: Sunday 13th July 2025.
Times:
- Kids Yoga for those from 5 to 15 years (5.30 to 6.15pm); or
- Yoga and Stretching for those 16 years and over (6.30 to 8pm).
Cost: $10 for kids or $19 plus booking fee for adults.
FREE trial sessions will be held on Sunday 6th July 2025 at the same times.
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Here are some snippets on the latest physical activity research or news that we found interesting.
Recreation Aotearoa has launched new Outdoors Accessibility Design Guidelines to improve access to outdoor recreation spaces for people with impairments and accessibility needs.
Research shows that girls and women participate less in recreation and sport, despite a desire to do so.
Sport NZ has released new resources to support the sector to build a more capable and inclusive workforce.
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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.
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