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Upcoming have a go sessions

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);
Catchball for women in Lyttelton (Thursdays from 12th June);
Catchball for women in Rolleston (Fridays from 27th 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);
BugPolo (Wednesdays from 16th July to 17th September at Jellie Park Recreation Centre); and
Scuba for adults (Sunday 27th July at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre).

Upcoming community events for you and your whānau

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.
North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival (Friday 4th July);
Roller Disco at Wharenui Sports Centre (Friday 11th July); and
Family Swim Night at the Dudley Park Aquatic Centre (Saturday 12th July).

Winter Wellness events in Selwyn

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.

Weight Technique session;
Deep Restore yoga;
Mini Yoga Retreat;
Body Audit Composition Testing;
Wellbeing workshop;
Pelvic floor confidence; and
Movement and menopause | Your health is wealth presentation.

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

Yoga and Stretching for Snow Sports

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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Latest research and news

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

Counting steps: Is it just a fitness trend or a life-saving habit?

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.

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