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Have a go sessions this summer

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

New to Netball: Give it a try or return to the game

Netball Christchurch is running this programme for beginners to netball or those wanting to play again after a break.

New to Netball will help develop fundamental game skills and build confidence before joining a team in winter.

Dates: Wednesdays from 5th February to 12th March 2025 (6 weeks).
Times:

  • Year 3 to 8: 4.15 to 5pm; or
  • Year 9 to adults: 5.30 to 6.15pm.

Location: Christchurch Netball Centre (Ngā Puna Wai).
Cost: $60 per person.

Find out about the New to Netball programme, including how to register (Netball Christchurch).

Upcoming community events for you and your whānau

Support your community and make local connections at an upcoming event such as:

Have a go at a swimming carnival

Swimming Canterbury is running a series of FREE carnival events for all ages wanting to try out swimming! A range of events will be available including 25m and 50m races, kick races, and relays.

Date: Sunday 9th March 2025.
Time: 9.45am to 12.30pm.
Location: Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre (295 Ilam Road, Burnside).

Find out more about the Have A Go Carnival events from Swimming Canterbury, including how to enter.

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre closed for maintenance

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre is undergoing a multi-staged closure so that scheduled maintenance and refurbishment work can be carried out.

The following parts of the facility re-opened on Monday 3rd February 2025:

  • Learn to Swim pool;
  • Gym, group fitness studios and customer experience; and
  • Southern Centre, Lookout, Den and Lounge.

The stadium and main pool are expected to reopen during February 2025 - based on the amount of work being undertaken in each space.

“The closures have been planned to take place during this period as it is the quietest time of year at Pioneer,” says Nigel Cox, Head of Recreation, Sport and Events at Christchurch City Council.

Mr Cox thanked the public for their patience while the work is carried out.

"We’re looking forward to welcoming the community back to an updated and improved Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre from early February 2025 onwards."

Find out more about the Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre summer closure (Christchurch City Council).


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Latest research and news

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

This issue of Insights from Recreation Aotearoa explores the benefits of investing in recreation for individuals, whānau, and society.

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This campaign from Swimming NZ highlights the essential life skill of swimming and its endless health and wellbeing benefits.

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The Victorian Government has released a guide on how sport can be used as a tool for preventing gender-based violence.

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Read more Active Canterbury news.


Active Canterbury Newsletter

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

Access previous editions of the newsletter.