Bishopdale Badminton Club
Fun social badminton for men and women over 40. The club meets Tuesdays at 1.00-3.00pm. Location: Bishopdale YMCA Recreation Centre, 13A Bishopdale Court Phone: Jackie on 03 343 4645 or 022 072 1656 Email: Jackie.derose30@gmail.com Bishopdale Indoor Bowls Club
A friendly club that is open to beginners and experts alike. New members welcome. Meets on Mondays at 12:45pm-2.45pm. $3 for three games. Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: Ray Fahey on 03 359 8672 Bishopdale Ramblers
The Ramblers meet every Wednesday to enjoy the outdoors and each other’s company for a 4 or 5 hour walk with stops for morning tea and lunch. Varied programme includes flat, coastal, hill and bush walks. Location: Bishopdale Mall Phone: Anne on 03 352 3830 Email: mel.douglas@xnet.co.nz Bishopdale Table Tennis Club
Social non-competitive table tennis on Wednesday and Friday, 10.00am-12.00pm. All ages welcome. $5 per session, no joining fee, no subs. Location: Bishopdale YMCA, 13A Bishopdale Court Phone: Jean on 022 160 4421 Email: jeanplatjes@hotmail.com Bishopdale Tennis Club
A small friendly club offering tennis at all levels for adults and children all year round. It offers social tennis and for the more serious players club tournaments and interclub. Location: 35 Leacroft Street Phone: 021 170 9257 Email: bishopdaletennis@gmail.com Website: www.bishopdaletennis.org.nz Bishopdale Tramping Club
The club organises day tramps on Wednesdays over a wide range of tracks on public reserves, regional parks, forests and private farmland throughout Christchurch, Mid and North Canterbury. Each trip leaves the car park at Bishopdale at 8:30am (or occasionally at 8:00am) and returns by about 5pm. Location: Bishopdale carpark Phone: Peter on 021 339 803 Email: pnsmoore@vodafone.co.nz BodyFix Remedial Massage Therapy Clinic
Remedial / sports massage therapist with 17 years’ experience operating in a warm, relaxed, professional atmosphere. Location: 361 Greers Road Phone: 027 228 5465 Email: bodyfix-massage@outlook.com Web: www.bodyfix-massage.co.nz Chans Martial Arts - Papanui
Teaches both kung fu and tai chi on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Kung fu: 6pm - 7:15pm Tai chi: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Enjoy injury free and technical kung fu training that is suitable for all ages. Train in a safe, controlled, stress free environment. Learn from experienced instructors teaching a well-structured syllabus in an organisation that believes in classic values, loyalty and honour. Tai Chi Chuan is practiced for health and self-defense. Our classes are for people of all ages and abilities who wish to learn Tai Chi. Location: New Apostolic Church, 352 Wairakei Road Phone: Nick Haslett (kung fu) on 027 406 0337 or Manle Chan (tai chi) on 021 027 59028 Email: papanuicma@gmail.com or manle.chan@hotmail.com Web: chansmartialarts.com Checkers Miniball League
The Checkers Basketball Club deliver a miniball league in terms 1 and 4 at Bishopdale YMCA. A six week league starts in term 4 on 26th October 2017. Location: Bishopdale YMCA, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: Heather Devlin on 03 345 9106 Email: checkersminiball@outlook.com Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club
The club meets at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Location: Cotswold Preschool Hall, 37 Colesbury Street Email: info@cfcc.co.nz Web: www.cfcc.co.nz Delta Rythmic Gymnastics
Delta Rhythmic Gymnastics Club is affiliated with Gymnastics New Zealand and offers recreational and competitive rhythmic gymnastics to girls age 5+. Location: Breens Intermediate School, 85 Breens Road Phone: Sarah on 03 354 5552 Email: sarah@hookerfamily.co.nz Web: www.facebook.com/deltarhythmicgymnastics Eclipse Marching Teams
Our two teams that cater for girls from age 4 to 12 years old train in Bishopdale on a Wednesday starting in June through to March. We also have a Under 16, Senior and Masters teams in our club but they train elsewhere. Marching provides great fitness and discipline. Girls have the chance to make new friends and attend competitions. All uniforms are supplied. Fees starting from $120 for the season. Location: Seventh Day-Adventist Church, 74 Breens Road and Breens Intermediate, 85 Breens Road Phone: Becky Butt on 027 309 6679 Email: eclipsemascotsmarching@outlook.com Web: www.facebook.com/eclipsemarching GKR Karate Bishopdale
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR) is a traditional Japanese style of karate. GKR karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence and stress relief. People of all walks of life can train together and learn the art of karate in a safe, fun and encouraging environment. Location: Isleworth School, 59A Farrington Avenue Phone: Anthony Kaiaruna on 021 030 8376 Email: akaiaruna@gkrkarate.com Web: dojos.nz/GKRKarateBishopdale Harewood Table Tennis Club
The club meets every Monday at 7.00pm -10.00pm. Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: David Duggan on 027 272 3132 Email: dvddggn@gmail.com The Home Gym
Work out in a relaxed home-like environment. Services include 1 on 1 and small group personal training, group circuits and nutrition coaching. Location: 361 Greers Road Phone: 022 150 8069 Email: emz.fitness@gmail.com Web: emzfitness.com/?page_id=933 Ignition Health - Private Fitness Studio
Specializes in coaching people who have a desire to improve their health and well-being - without having to join a gym. Classes, private training and online coaching are available. Location: 6 Westerleigh Street Phone: 027 632 3122 Email: sam@ignitionhealth.co.nz Web: www.ignitionhealth.co.nz Jui Jitsu
Juniors (8-11 years) (All Grades) - Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00pm – 7:20pm / Intermediates (12-15 years) - Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00 pm – 7:20pm / Adults (16 years and up) Monday, Wednesday nights, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, other sessions by appointment. Children: $50.00 per term - Adults: $50.00 per month - Casual Fee: $10.00 per person/session - Yearly Registration fee: 60.00 per Student - Grading Fee: Varies according to grade Location: Bishopdale-Harewood Scout Den, 31 Raleigh Street Phone: 027 432 8149 or 022 680 8866 Email: chcdojo@jiujitsu.org.nz Web: www.jiujitsu.org.nz Marist Western Suburbs Rugby League Club
The club is home to three rugby league teams: a division one team, the Masters and the Presidents. The club is also available as a venue for hire. Location: 43A Leacroft Street Phone: Bryn Thomson on 027 222 6039 Email: thomsonbryn@gmail.com Merlins Netball Club
A mainly social club with one team playing in the second grade, four senior teams playing in the third Grade and eight teams playing in the junior grades. Location: Papanui Club, 301 Sawyers Arms Road Phone: Deraulle on 03 352 2400 or 027 243 1248 Email: michaelhope@xtra.co.nz Web: www.sporty.co.nz/merlinsnetball MICFIT - Make It Count Fitness Training
MICfit custom-designed studio offers personal training, buddy and small group training sessions, as well as speciality classes. The studio is spacious and inviting, with natural light and fresh air flowing to make for a comfortable training environment. Location: 17 Liverton Crescent Phone: 021 256 6737 Email: michaela@micfit.co.nz Web: www.micfit.co.nz North West Hikers
The club organises walks every Wednesday to many parts of Christchurch and Canterbury. Different levels of fitness are catered for. Location: Bishopdale Mall Phone: Maureen on 03 352 5473 Email: momee@hotmail.co.nz Website: www.northwesthikers.co.nz Papanui Club
The club provides a range of sport and fitness activities to its members including outdoor bowls, indoor bowls, darts, golf, fishing, leisure marching, petanque, pool, table tennis and walking. Location: 310 Sawyers Arms Road Phone: 03 359 9586 Email: reception@papanuiclub.co.nz Website: www.papanuiclub.co.nz Pepsa Exercise
Pepsa Exercise is aimed at older adults and is led by Russell Graham, an industry awarded fitness leader of 30 years. Pepsa Exercise consists of exercise to music - "Russell Robics" - which puts functional movements into an achievable, enjoyable format. The classes are every Monday at 6pm and cost $8 per class. Location: Cotswold School Hall, 50 Cotswold Avenue Phone: Russell Graham on 027 437 6417 Email: pepsa@xtra.co.nz Website: www.pepsaexercise.co.nz/lessons-and-clinics Playball Christchurch
Playball is a sport programme for 3-7 year olds. The Bishopdale session for 3 and 4 year olds teaches children the basics in 8 sports as well as catering to their emotional and social development. Location: Upstairs, Bishopdale Mall, 129 Farrington Avenue Phone: Alistair Malcolm on 03 366 6711 or 021 991 554 Email: coachali@playball.co.nz Tai Chi
Tai Chi classes are run by Gai Tangney on Thursdays at 1.30pm - 2.30pm at the Bishopdale YMCA Recreation Centre. Cost is $8.00 per class. Location: 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall Transformation Hatha Yoga
Get fit while bringing peace, balance and upliftment to your whole being. Beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.00pm-8.30pm. Location: 100 Highsted Road Phone: 03 359 8507 Email: info@selfrealizationcentres.org.nz Website: www.selfrealizationcentres.org.nz/yoga-classes Wednesday Wanderers Walking Group
Gentle walking around the local area. Walks are on average 30 minutes. The group are very friendly and open to all abilities. They have a walk 'n' talk approach! Stay for a cuppa and chat afterwards. Gold coin donation. Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz Weight Watchers
There are two Weight Watchers groups in Bishopdale. One meets at St Margarets Church, 94 Farrington Avenue at 5.30pm on Wednesdays and the other meets at Bishopdale YMCA, 13A Bishopdale Court at 10.00am on Tuesdays. Location: St Margarets Church, 94 Farrington Avenue and Bishopdale YMCA, 13A Bishopdale Court Website: www.weightwatchers.com/nz/ Wildish Yoga
Yoga and mindfulness classes for children aged 2-5 years and 6-10 years. Birthday parties, workplace evenings, and preschool open days are also available. Every Saturday at 11.00am. Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: 022 185 7932 Email: wildishyoga@gmail.com Website: www.facebook.com/wildishyogachch/ Women's Social Walking Group
Enjoy a range of walks around the local area and stay afterwards to savour good company and a cuppa at Sundbye House. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing suitable for weather conditions. The group meets outside Bishopdale Library every Tuesday at 9:30am (summer) / 10:00am (winter). $15 per year. Location: Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Avenue Phone: 03 359 1741 Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre
The recreation centre offers exercise options to suit everyone including:
Location: 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall Phone: 03 359 8320 Email: fitness@ymcachch.org.nz or recreaction@ymcachch.org.nz Website: www.ymcachch.org.nz YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre - For ChildrenBasketball training for children aged 5-16 years Gymnastics training for children aged 1-14 years Jazz Hip-Hop classes for children aged 5-14 years Gymnastics classes for preschoolers Location: 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall Phone: 03 359 8320 Email: fitness@ymcachch.org.nz or recreaction@ymcachch.org.nz Website: www.ymcachch.org.nz Zumba with Missy
A group fitness community class based on Latin dance. Suitable for a wide range of cultures, ages and ability. Location: Bishopdale Seventh Day Adventist Church, 74 Breens Road and Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Phone: 021 194 6413 Email: zumbawithmissy@hotmail.co.nz Website: www.facebook.com/zumbawithmissymissy |
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