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Come on down and try out some different sports in a fun and friendly environment! Bookings are required.
- Futsal for girls and boys aged 5 to 12 years (Thursdays from 27th February at Ngā Puna Wai);
- Girls Got Game Basketball Skills (from Friday 28th February at various locations in Selwyn District);
- Netball for girls and boys Year 1 to 6 in Rangiora;
- Glow in the Dark Basketball for Year 3 to 10 girls (Saturday 29th March at Cowles Stadium);
- Archery (Saturday 6th April in Ellesmere);
- Scuba (Wednesday 16th April at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre);
- Snorkeling (Wednesday 23rd April at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre);
- Wheelchair Basketball (Saturday 10th May at The Avon Hub); and
- Paddleboarding (Saturday 10th May at the Selwyn Aquatic Centre).
Support your community and make local connections at an upcoming event such as:
- Get active with your child for the Asian community (Saturday 22nd March at UBX Wigram);
- Te Kura o Matarangi Northcote School Twilight Gala (Thursday 27th March);
- Rangiora Promotions Raine and Horne Sunday Funday (Sunday 30th March at Rangiora A&P Showgrounds);
- Christchurch Eid Al Fitr Festival (Saturday 5th April in North Hagley Park);
- Phillipstown Fall Gala (Saturday 5th April);
- Hoon Hay Easter Scavenger Hunt (Sunday 13th April at Hoon Hay Community Centre).
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.
Dates:
- Wednesday 26th March 2025;
- Wednesday 30th April 2025; and
- Wednesday 28th May 2025.
Start Time: 9.15am.
Start Location: Plymouth Lane - in front of the mural behind Riverside Market.
Cost: $28.80 for Heritage NZ (NNZPT) 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.
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.
This issue of Insights from Recreation Aotearoa explores the benefits of investing in recreation for individuals, whānau, and society.
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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.
View the latest newsletter: AC Network Newsletter February 2024