Sports and fitness
Better Breathing
A group for people with breathing difficulties and their supporters. Meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30 am - 11:30 am at the Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre. Each session includes a half hour of gentle exercise followed by refreshments and discussion. The group also welcomes anyone who is interested in doing light exercise regularly and enjoys meeting new people.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Phone: 021 313 903
Email: garyhettysyme@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.healthinfo.org.nz/index.htm?Rehab.htm
Bishopdale Badminton Club
Fun social badminton for men and women. The club meets Tuesdays at 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Location: Bishopdale YMCA Recreation Centre, 13A Bishopdale Court
Bishopdale Ramblers
The Ramblers meet Wednesdays to enjoy the outdoors and each other’s company for a 7 or 8 km walk, stopping for morning tea and lunch.
Phone: Call Jonathan on 021 151 3094 for more information.
Email: 2fortiter@gmail.com
Bishopdale Recreation Centre
The recreation centre offers exercise options for adults and children including a gym, group fitness classes, gentle exercises ideal for older people, yoga and pilates. For children there are basketball, gymnastics and dance programmes.
Location: 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall
Phone: 03 359 8320
Website: thekindfoundation.org.nz/our-places/bishopdale-recreation-centre/
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: 021 038 5360
Email: bishopdaletennis@gmail.com
Website: clubspark.kiwi/BishopdaleTennisClub
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 8:30 am (or occasionally at 8:00 am) and returns by about 5 pm.
Location: Bishopdale Mall Carpark
Phone: 021 232 5324
Email: bishopdaletrampers@gmail.com
Web: bishopdaletrampers.org.nz
Chans Martial Arts - Papanui
Teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Enjoy injury free and technical training that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Train in a safe, controlled, stress free environment. Learn from experienced instructors in an organisation that believes in classic values, loyalty and honour. Tai Chi Chuan is practiced for health and self-defense.
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: https://www.chansmartialarts.com/papanui
Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club
The Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club was established in 1967. The aim of the club is to: "pass on to the people interested in learning the art of Casting, and to be instructed in this art and give interested persons the help and advice in all aspects of anything to further the true sport of Fishing"
The club meets at 7.30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Location: Cotswold Preschool Hall, 37 Colesbury Street
Phone: 027 446 3583
Email: della@cotswoldpreschool.co.nz
Web: sporty.co.nz/cfcc
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
Email: admin@delta.org.nz
Web: delta.org.nz
Eclipse Marching Teams
Marching for girls and adults from June through to March. 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 & Breens Intermediate, 85 Breens Road
Email: eclipsemarchingteams@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/eclipsemarching
Elevate Fitness
At Bishop[dale Recreation Centre, Older Adults Programme ($7 per class) and Sit & Be Fit ($5.50 per class), an exclusive range of different programmes for different abilities from Circuit, Step, Zumba Gold to drop-in Pickleball and Badminton to Sit & Be Fit.- a low impact seated exercise class with coffee/tea and a chat afterwards.
Location: Bishopdale Recreation Centre, 13A Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale Mall
Phone: 03 359 8320
Web: thekindfoundation.org.nz/our-places/elevatebishopdale/
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: Jessica Patterson on 021 030 8376
Email: region22nz@gkrkarate.com
Web: www.gkrkarate.com/locations/listing/gkr-karate-bishopdale/
Harewood Table Tennis Club
The club meets every Monday at 7:15 pm.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: David Duggan on 027 272 3132
Email: dvddggn@gmail.com
Le Le Line Dance
Line dancing with Vicky Hamilton. Mondays 10:45 am - 11:45 pm. Donations welcome.
Location: Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court
Phone: 027 388 8929
Email: gvhamilton@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/vicky.linedance/
Marist Western Suburbs Rugby League Club
Our local Rugby League club. 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
Web: facebook.com/Marist-Western-Suburbs-League-Club-Christchurch-353052001982495/
Merlins Netball Club
A mainly social netball club with teams playing in a variety of grades.
Location: Papanui Club, 301 Sawyers Arms Road
Phone: Lyn-Marie on 022 072 0149
Email: merlinsnetballclub@gmail.com
Web: www.sporty.co.nz/merlinsnetball
North West Hikers
Join a group of adults on a variety of Wednesday day walks in and around Christchurch and on the way home, visit a cafe.
Location: Bishopdale Mall
Phone: Maureen on 03 352 5473
Email: momee@hotmail.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
Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu
Jiu Jitsu is an ancient Japanese martial art, and its techniques and principles are being adopted by many other systems. Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu offers classes for children aged 7+ and adults, self defence courses and much more.
Location: Bishopdale-Harewood Scout Den, 18 Raleigh Street
Phone: 021 0240 5515
Email: chcdojo@gmail.com
Web: nzjjf.org.nz/NZJJF/jujitsu/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Sakura-Kan-Jiu-Jitsu-Christchurch/100063502005514/
Tai Chi & Qigong Classes
Mondays and Wednesdays. Suitable for beginners
Location: North City Church, 95 Sawyers Arms Rd
Women's Social Walking Group
Enjoy a range of walks around the local area and stay afterwards to enjoy good company and a cuppa. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing suitable for weather conditions. The group meets at Sundbye House every Tuesday at 9:30 am (summer) and 10:00 am (winter). $25 per year.
Location: 94 Farrington Avenue
Phone: 03 359 1741 or 027 459 1741
Email: bctoffice@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bishopdalecommunity.org.nz