FACILITIES OUSA Recreation Centre ...... 2 Unipol Recreation Centre ...... 3 CONTENTS Other Facilities ...... 4
RECREATION ACTIVITIES Arts, Crafts and Creative Activities ...... 7 Technical Activities ...... 13 Food & Beverage Activities ...... 16 Language Activities ...... 19 Musical Activities ...... 22 Dance Activities ...... 24 Exercise, Health and Sport Activities ...... 29 Fitness For Fun ...... 38 Group fitness classes Sport For Fun ...... 42 Social sport on campus Trips For Fun ...... 48 Day and weekend adventures around the Otago region
EVENTS Events ...... 56 Recreational events, competitions and tournaments
AWARDS & GRANTS Blues & Golds Awards and Grants ...... 60
CLUBS Sport Clubs ...... 61 Societies ...... 69
HIRE Gear For Fun ...... 86 Snow For Fun ...... 88 Recreation equipment for hire
OTHER Other Contacts ...... 90 Useful contact information for other recreation providers around Dunedin
INDEX ...... 92 Get A Taste - Recreation 1 2 FACILITIES Get ATaste -Recreation Where students and Where students OUSA RECREATION CENTRE www.ousa.org.nz/recreation/ [email protected] Text: 021-2TXT-CLB Ph: 03-479-5960 Dunedin Albany84 St CONTACT DETAILS visit: www.ousa.org.nz/recreation/ facilities, book to and tournaments and courses recreation for enrol to or more, out Tofind Tournaments: Grants: – Monday to Friday, duringsemester. TheCentrealsohas unistudentWiFi. ukuleles,pianos, guitars, newly renovated vegetarianworkshop, squash lunches craft courts, exercise spaces, sauna, a new gamingroom (opening during semester two), showers, facilities, including: refurbished meeting rooms audio-visual (with equipment), dance and Facilities and Gear: and creative activities,technical activities,music,&everything inbetween. crafts arts, languages, health, and exercise arts, martial fitness, sports, dance, beverage, activities and - 50+ courses: Courses Clubs Day: Wednesday, 9thJulyatMCR-Union Hall,University ofOtago. Clubs andSocieties: (Golds) achievement, roles. pluscontributionsinsupporting Blues and Gold Awards: FUNCTIONS FACILITY for SummerSchool. early January The Centre will close completely for the year from Saturday 29thNovember, re-opening in closed and is at the weekend. TheCentre be closed will on Labour Day, Monday 27th October. Over the university holidays, includingmid-semester hours the Centre is open shorter break, Weekend Monday -Friday (during semester andexamination periods) OPENING HOURS Individuals and affiliated clubs can apply for financial assistance for specific projects. (opposite theCentralLibrary) A widerangeoftournaments andcompetitions isonoffer. student clubsandsocieties student 10.00am -8.30pm 9.00am-10.30pm Most facilities are cheap or FREE! Check out the wonderful updatedMost facilities are cheap or FREE! Check out the wonderful 100+ and adviceto clubs. clubsandsocieties, plussupport
These awards recognise sporting (Blues) and artistic / cultural These awards (Blues) and artistic recognise sporting meetandrecreate Spanning a Spanning range of categories including: food & Recreation atOtago UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Unipol Recreation casualfees card, Centremembership atreception.Otherwise apply. Access to the Centre is FREE provided you show your 2014 OU, OLC OPSA, I.D.card, or a Weights/Cardio Rooms: and beyond. Trips For Fun: facilities around campus. For Fun:Sport Physiotherapy Clinic: Personalised Programmes: Gear For Fun: Fitness For Fun: Space: Court FUNCTIONS FACILITY 2015.Centre willcloselate DecemberandreopenearlyJanuary remainthe same duringsemester,These hours holidays. break time andonallstatutory The Sunday Saturday Monday -Friday OPENING HOURS For activitiespluspoolandsnooker. badminton, various ballcourt Qualitygearfor awiderangeofrecreationalactivitiesallyear round. Avast array ofactivities,day tripsandweekend excursions around Dunedin A wide range of sports played A wide range of sports purely for grounds fun at and various sports Group exercise ledby qualified fitnessinstructors. 9.00am -11.00pm 8.00am -9.00pm 6.00am -11.00pm Ph: 479-5757 to make anappointment. Extensive rangeofweight andcardio equipment. Individualisedexercise programmes tailoredto goals. personal University Plaza BuildingOne www.otago.ac.nz/recreation [email protected] Get ATaste -Recreation Ph: 03-479-5888 CONTACT DETAILS 130 Anzac Ave Dunedin
3 FACILITIES 4 FACILITIES Get ATaste -Recreation OUSA RECREATIONOUSA CENTREANDUNIPOLRECREATION CENTRE OTHER FACILITIES from Union Street West. As well asbeing and the Otago Museum, with access behind School of Physical Education, are tuckedThe OUSA Squash Courts RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE SQUASH COURTS OUSA www.ourc.org.nz Otago University Rowing Club: Email: Ph: Contact: Kayak storage isavailable for hire. indoor training amenities and change rooms. first-class features Centre The University Rowing Club Inc. (see pg 65). Reserve, and is home to the Otago at 65 Magnet Street, Boat Harbour The OUSAAquatic Centre is located RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE AQUATICOUSA CENTRE [email protected] for info 027-476-9377or 477-1060 Glen Sinclair
OUSA AquaticCentre can behired. storage lockersyacht and windsurf that Harbour Reserve. Thebuildingalso has Boatshed, 35 Magnet Street, Boat are based at the OUSA (see pg 64), and the OUSA Kayak Racing Club Both theOtago University Yacht Club RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE YACHTOUSA CLUBBUILDING www.facebook.com/unisquash Otago University Squash Racquets Club: Ph: 479-5960 Contact: for isreserved casualbookings. courts Racquets one Club (see of pg 67), the home to the Otago University Squash Email: [email protected] Otago University Yacht Club: www.krc.ousa.org.nz OUSA Kayak RacingClub: Email: [email protected] Ph: 479-8137 Contact: Warren McNoe OUSA Recreation Centre OUSA SquashCourts ac.nz. Recreation Centre at recreation@otago. grounds please contact Unipol For any bookingsregarding sports green spaces. Ground, Opoho and otherPark, North See page 47 for the location of Logan well asthecasualstudentuser. church groups use these grounds as Additionally, colleges, cultural and through the organised by Unipol Recreation Centre are used for games the many socialsport Ground and Opoho as Logan Park, North ‘play’ space for students. Grounds such outdoor important an fields form Sports UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE FIELDS SPORTS Logan Park -outdoorspacefor casualrecreation. Sport For Fun For Sport OUSA Boatshed programme. Get ATaste -Recreation
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ARTS, CRAFTS AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Let those creative juices flow! Have you ever wanted to create artworks or pieces of kiwiana craft to decorate your flat or give away as gifts? Art and craft options are endless once you learn the skills – so have a go at something new!
ART ON THE WILD SIDE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Come and explore your expressive Starts: 16th July side in learning some of the more Days: Wednesday (6:00 – 8:30pm) unconventional approaches to art. Sessions: Five You will learn a variety of techniques Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre REC. ACTIVITIES to widen your repertoire and deepen your imagination. Beginner though to Starts: 3rd September advance experienced; all are welcome. Days: Wednesday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) So come along and take a journey to Sessions: Five your subconscious. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Starts: 22nd July Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sessions: Four Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre
BONE CARVING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Design and produce your own piece of New Zealand culture. Produce something uniquely New Zealand to give to a friend or keep for yourself. This practical course in bone carving will cover bone preparation, choosing a design, making and finishing a carving, plaiting cord or using the pre made version and the cultural significance of bone carving. All equipment and tools are provided. Get A Taste - Recreation 7 CALLIGRAPHY OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
In this course you will learn calligraphy, Starts: 4th September the technique of beautiful writing and Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) develop several styles of lettering. Once Sessions:One the basics are mastered you will create Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre contemporary works of art including calligraphic portraits, abstract letterform compositions etc.
Starts: 21st July Day: Monday (7.15pm – 9.15pm) Sessions: Five
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CREATIVE WRITING FOR BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This course is for anyone who is, or wants to be, writing creatively. It will explore ways to tap in to your reservoirs of stores, gain an understanding of the CERAMICS PAINTING basics of story structures, and hone your OUSA RECREATION CENTRE ability to craft believable characters, emotive settings and more. This ceramics painting workshop is designed to introduce you to painting or Starts: 16th July stencilling, decorating your own coffee Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) mug, cereal bowl or plate which is then Sessions:Five fired ready for you to use. Creative Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre decorative finishes with expert advice from a professional pottery tutor.
8 Get A Taste - Recreation CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS NEW! cornered basket) and putiputi (flowers). OUSA RECREATION CENTRE If you have some previous experience our tutor can advance your skills with This course is for those who have never more complex weaving. crocheted before or are only just starting out on their own. You will be starting Starts: 17th July with beginning stitches and techniques Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 8.00pm) and the final product of the course will Sessions:Five be a hat and scarf. There will be time for Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre extra special creations for those that are faster or have slightly more experience.
Starts: 16th July Day: Wednesday (4.00pm – 5.30pm)
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HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING FOR BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This course will give you a good grasp on the art of herbal medicine. Specifically you will cover the theoretical principles FLAX ‘HARAKEKE’ WEAVING of making teas, decoctions, tinctures, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE herbal vinegars, meads, beer and infused oil, learn about safe wild crafting This is an introductory course on techniques such as harvesting, drying Maori Flax Weaving where you will and storage, observe a demonstration learn to make a wide range of finished on how to make thyme and aniseed products including simple mats, konae cough drops, learn about and make (a two cornered basket), rourou (a four edible weed salads, green smoothies,
Get A Taste - Recreation 9 cleaning fresh cleavers tea and a body JEWELLERY MAKING USING ART CLAY SILVER scrub, go on a wild weed identification OUSA RECREATION CENTRE walk (should weather permit) and make elderberry syrup and Thyme/Manuka Art clay is a unique, water based clay Syrup. made of pure silver powder. In its basic form it is like working with clay or play Starts: 18th July dough. When it’s dry, it becomes hard Day: Friday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) like plaster and can be carved with files Sessions:Five and other tools and once it’s fired you Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre have a pure silver piece. Sounds easy and it is. Starts: 8th September Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) During this class you will learn how to Sessions:Five use the three forms of art clay silver
REC. ACTIVITIES Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre and how you can work with the silver clay product. You will receive 10grms of silver clay and at the end of the course INTRODUCTION TO DRESS MAKING you will come away with an original 1 off OUSA RECREATION CENTRE 99.9% pure silver ring, pendant or pair or earrings. If you already know the basics of sewing but aren’t quite confident putting a piece Starts: 28th July of clothing together, then this course is Day: Monday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) for you. Develop your sewing skills and Sessions: Three come away with your own gathered skirt, Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre blouse or other similar garment. With small class numbers you’ll get ample one on one time with the tutor.
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10 Get A Taste - Recreation KNITTING FOR NOVICES AND OTHERS Starts: 3rd September OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Wednesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Five Missed out on learning this trendy Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre handcraft at your Granny’s knee? Never mind, here’s your chance to learn the basics and create your own scarf or PAUA JEWELLERY MAKING beanie to ward off the winter chills. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Alternatively, if you can already knit and want to learn more advanced stitches Learn how to drill and thread paua to and techniques, then this course is for make your own gorgeous jewellery! In you too. this workshop you will make specific pieces, learn and develop the skills Starts: 21st July to make a range of necklaces and/
Day: Monday (6.00pm– 7.30pm) or brackets that make ideal, cheap yet REC. ACTIVITIES Sessions: Five elegant pieces. It is simple once you Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre know how.
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PICTURE FRAMING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Learn how to frame your photos, artwork or certificates! In this workshop you will be taught how to prepare and mount a picture, cut the mat board and moulding, LIFE DRAWING and put all the pieces together to create OUSA RECREATION CENTRE a finished work of art. Great for gifts for friends and family! These tutored classes provide both a model and an instructor and are suitable Starts: 25th September for all levels of experience – whether Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 8.00pm) you are a complete beginner or a more Sessions:One experienced artist. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 11 POTTERY ON THE WHEEL cool jewellery. You can colour the resin OUSA RECREATION CENTRE or embed shell, stones, glitter etc. to give you a special effect and create a This basic course will cover a range of unique item to wear. Give it a go! wheel throwing pottery skills where you’ll learn how to build a variety of pieces. Starts: 15th September During the course you’ll learn to work Day: Monday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) clay, centre your project and then make Sessions: Three basic small cylinders, cups, saucers and Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre bowls. You will get the opportunity to experiment making your own creations. The final week will be spent decorating SEWING BASICS and glazing your finished pieces. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
REC. ACTIVITIES If you have some previous pottery This is an introductory course to the experience use the class time to work basics of sewing. You will learn how to on your own projects. set up a machine, the use of different stiches and feet and make some simple Starts: 22nd July works such as a pillow case, bag or head Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) wrap. The possibilities of sewing are Sessions:Five endless check it out on Pinterest today. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 4th August Starts: 2nd September Day: Monday (6.00 – 8.00pm) Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Sessions: Three Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre
RESIN JEWELLERY OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Resin Jewellery is absolutely unique and totally wearable. It can be cast into desired shapes using moults and decorated in many different ways. You can make bracelets, bangles and rings, brooches, paper weights or wall art. During the class you will mix up resin to be poured into moulds creating very
12 Get A Taste - Recreation TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE & UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Our technical courses give you the knowledge and ability required to achieve specific tasks. Learn unique skills from top instructions within Otago! Get in quick! We book out fast.
ASTRONOMY while you are out riding and you just UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE need to get home.
Learn about the world of astronomy Starts: 4th August at the Beverly Begg Observatory. This Day: Monday four week course is aimed at assisting Sessions:One beginner observers look at the night sky, Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre REC. ACTIVITIES and will also be of interest to those with prior experience of astronomy. CLAY TARGET SHOOTING Theory topics and observation will be UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE covered in the sessions. Observation is dependent on clear skies and the Come and try out the Olympic sport of weather – please note that if the viewing Clay Target Shooting with one of the conditions are unsuitable, the time will best coaches around. Set at the club be used to cover interesting astronomy practice range just out of town, this topics. course will include theory (history of skeet shooting, the workings of a gun, Starts: 31st July rules and safety requirements) and on- Day: Thursday (7.30pm–9.00pm) range practice. You may even get the Sessions:Four chance to compete against the other Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre group in a friendly competition.
Starts: 22nd September BIKE MAINTENANCE Day: Monday (5.30pm–7.15pm) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Three Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre This two hour workshop is designed to show you the basics of bike repair. It will cover what you need to have with you, and check before you go, what to do when something goes ‘pop’ or breaks
Get A Taste - Recreation 13 COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
The aim of this course is to produce This is a practical course in digital a First Aider who is able to provide photography tailored for people who “immediate” First Aid treatment for have recently brought a digital camera, emergencies in the workplace. All or have one that they are unsure of participants receive the NZRC First Aid using and would like to improve their manual. This course offers NZQA credits skills. The course will cover (but may not 6400 AND 6401. This course is suitable be limited to) basic camera operation, for those applying for professional shutter, aperture and ISO, basic image programs at Otago University. composition, practical shooting, care of your camera, file and image types, Starts: 2nd August fundamentals of light, accessories,
REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Saturday and Sunday basic software and editing, night and (10.30pm – 5.30pm) [includes ½ sunset photography and other topics hour lunch break] suggested by the class. Sessions: Two Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 22nd July Day: Tuesday (6.30pm – 8.30pm) Starts: 13th September Sessions:Five Day: Saturday and Sunday Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre (10.30pm – 5.30pm) [includes ½ hour lunch break] Sessions:Two Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED NEW! OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This is a practical course in digital photography tailored for people who already have some experience using the manual controls on their camera,
14 Get A Taste - Recreation who would like to expand on their skills Date: 26th July and creative potential. This course Day: Saturday (9.30am - 12.30pm) will cover but may not be limited to Sessions:One shooting in RAW, advanced photo Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre editing, histograms, white balance, HDR images, practical shooting, portraiture, accessories and other topics nominated SKI AND BOARD TUNING by the class. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Starts: 9th September Winters here and it’s time to hit the Day: Tuesday (6.30pm – 8.30pm) slopes! But is your gear looking a little Sessions:Five worse for wear after last season? Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre This is a basic workshop in tuning and care of your ski and snowboard gear,
to help you turn, glide and perform REC. ACTIVITIES DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING as well as you can. The course covers UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE binding checks, P-tex, waxing and edge sharpening and filling. Ever wanted to breathe under water? All equipment is provided. You may bring Well, now is your chance in this short your own skis or snowboard to work on introductory course held in the warm if you wish. training pool at Dive Otago. It will give you the thrill of breathing underwater Date: 15th July and experiencing the weightlessness Day: Tuesday (5.30pm – 8.30pm) of scuba in a controlled environment. Session: One Complete a brief medical form when you Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre enroll to ensure you are able to safely participate.
Get A Taste - Recreation 15 FOOD AND BEVERAGE ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Love your food and drinks? How about dessert? A variety of introductory courses are offered to enable you to learn more about beverages and desserts, and to gain the skills to add an international flavour to your everyday meals.
DISCOVER WINE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Increase your understanding and Starts: 21st July enjoyment of wine. These tasting and Day: Monday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) information sessions guide you through Sessions:Four REC. ACTIVITIES a general induction to grapes and vines, Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre winemaking, gold medal wines and wine tasting terms. It covers tastings of red and whites, ports, French champagne, INDIAN COOKING Sherries, clarets, cabernet sauvignons, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE chardonnay, pinot noir and more! The final tasting session is at the tutors own Learn how to make delicious, easy winery in the heart of Dunedin. A taxi will to make vegetarian and meat dishes be provided for this session. using a range of aromatic spices and ingredients. Includes Indian breads Starts: 23rd July and some uncooked sweets and Day: Wednesday (7.30pm – 9.30pm) savoury snacks. We switch the recipes Sessions:Five in each steam so if you have previously Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre participated you are welcome to join again!
EUROPEAN COOKING Starts: 4th September OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) Sessions:Four Discover some of the flavours of Europe. Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre This course covers takes a whistle stop in France, Portugal, Czech Republic / Slovakia, and Hungary (one class on each cuisine). The recipes have been designed for the student budget and with a home kitchen in mind.
16 Get A Taste - Recreation INTRODUCTION TO CAFÉ COFFEE MAKING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This course is offered in conjunction with the Otago Polytechnic. In three lessons you will learn about the characteristics of different coffees, how to stretch and texturize milk, as well as learning about the indicators of good coffee extraction. You will also cover the history of coffee, bean types, basic machine components and general maintenance. KAVA EXPERIENCE Starts: 31st July OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 7/7.30pm) REC. ACTIVITIES Sessions:Three Get a taste of the Pacific with an evening Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre around the kava bowl. Kava (yaqona) is an intrinsic part of the Pacific Islands. Starts: 11th September Kava is prepared, presented and drunk Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 7/7.30pm) at all social gatherings from welcomes, Sessions:Three weddings, birthdays, meeting and Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre deaths to informal social gatherings between friends. During the evening you will learn, experience and participate ITALIAN COOKING in the rituals and protocols of the Kava OUSA RECREATION CENTRE ceremony plus so much more. A social relaxed evening to enjoy. This course covers the basics of Italian and Sicilian traditional Cooking Starts: 5th August including making yummy appetizers, Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 9.45pm) most popular pasta topping sauces, Sessions:One handmade gnocchi pasta, handmade Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre pizza, the delicious Tiramisu, and many more other recipes! Starts: 23rd September Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 9.45pm) Starts: 17th July Sessions:One Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Four Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 17 WINE TASTING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Come and join us for a fun educational evening wine tasting with the exuberant Geoff Weston Weston’s Winery, nestled in the heart of Waikari. Geoff will have a selection of lip smacking wines, from Sauvignon Blanc and some yummy reds, topped off with a port. All these Lunch - 7 Days wines will be available in wine shops or REC. ACTIVITIES Breakfast - 7 Days supermarkets, and Geoff will talk you through the wine characteristics so you Coffee will be able to select just what you like. Kids Menu There will also be a generous nibbles platter. Transport is provided. Indoor Playground Free Range Options Starts: 19th September Day: Friday (7.15pm – 9.45pm) Smoothies Sessions:One Gluten Free Options Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Vegetarian Options Great Sushi Range Sandwiches
HOURS Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.00pm Weekends 9.00am - 4.00pm
18 Get A Taste - Recreation LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
New Zealand is a nation with awesome history and many cultures. Learn a new language this semester and choose from a variety of introductory courses, including New Zealand’s third recognised language.
ARABIC LANGUAGE - BEGINNERS FRENCH LANGUAGE – CONTINUING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This is a beginner’s course suitable for This course will provide a revision of the those who have little or no previous basics, and extend your French language knowledge of the language. This ability to more complicated grammar. course will cover the Arabic alphabets REC. ACTIVITIES and grammar, numbers, colours, Starts: 3rd September communication skills, an overview of Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 6.30pm) the Arab World, etiquette and cultural Sessions:Five practices. Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Starts: 19th July Day: Saturday and Sunday GERMAN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS (11.00am – 3.00pm OUSA RECREATION CENTRE [includes a brief lunch break]) Sessions:Two This course offers you the opportunity Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre to learn the cultural and communication basics of German language for study, work or travel. FRENCH LANGUAGE - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Over the duration of the course you will cover formal and informal greetings, This course will give you a basic pronunciation, basic phrases (ordering understanding in French vocabulary and drinks/food, request, asking where grammar appropriate to a beginner’s things are), introductions (i.e. my name level. is, I am from, interests and hobbies) and the alphabet and numbers. Starts: 22nd July Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 6.30pm) Starts: 16th July Sessions:Five Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 19 ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS KOREAN LANGUAGE - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
In this course you will discover the This course offers you the opportunity cultural and communication basics to learn the cultural and communication of Italian language for study, work, or basics of Korean language for study, travel in Italy. At the end of five weeks work or travel. At the end of five weeks of fun conversations you will be able to of fun conversations you will be able to introduce yourself, buy food, drinks, or introduce yourself, buy food, drinks, or tickets, and ask for directions. tickets, and ask for directions.
Starts: 22nd July Starts: 3rd September Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre REC. ACTIVITIES
MANDARIN - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This course aims to introduce non- Mandarin speakers to the rudiments of the language and to impart the basic tools necessary for self-learning and exploration of the language beyond the course.
Starts: 17th July Day: Thursday (5.30pm - 7.00pm) JAPANESE LANGUAGE - BEGINNERS Sessions:Five OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
This course offers you the opportunity to learn the cultural and communication RUSSIAN - BEGINNERS basics of Japanese language for study, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE work or travel. At the end of five weeks of fun conversations you will be able to This is a perfect opportunity to experience introduce yourself, buy food, drinks, or a unique language and culture. The tickets, and ask for directions. Russian Beginners course will offer an introduction to conversational Russian. Starts: 16th July Come, learn and have fun. Day: Wednesday (5.30pm – 6.30pm) Starts: 22nd July Sessions:Eight Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre 20 Get A Taste - Recreation SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS – BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE ND-TUIT OU ! These courses, taught by a native R speaker, are designed for those with no A previous Spanish language experience, T including both beginners and those E wanting to learn a few tips and phrases G before travelling to Spanish speaking countries. They also provide a practical addition for students studying Spanish at University.
Starts: 21st July Day: Monday (7.15pm – 8.45pm) ....and enter a social Sessions:Five sport team today! REC. ACTIVITIES Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Starts: 8th September Day: Monday (7.15pm – 8.45pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Enter Sport For Fun this semester! SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS – CONTINUING • Volleyball OUSA RECREATION CENTRE • Basketball These courses are for students who have completed an OUSA Clubs & • Netball Societies Centre ‘Spanish for Travellers - Beginners’ course, or have had a • Indoor Soccer little previous exposure to the Spanish Language i.e. basic reading; an • Touch understanding of the verb “to be”; basic introductions. It’s easy! Get a team together, Starts: 3rd September Day: Wednesday (6.00pm - 7.30pm) think of a team name, come into Sessions:Five Unipol & get ready to enjoy your Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre sporting experience.
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Get A Taste - Recreation 21 MUSICAL ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
We offer a wide range of music and cultural activities. Music activities include both classical and contemporary instruments (and subject matter) and we cater for both beginners and those with more experience.
AFRICAN DRUMMING – BEGINNERS Starts: 2nd September OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Six Try your hand at traditional music for Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre djembe and dununs, using locally made instruments! This is a high energy GUITAR - SOMETIME STRUMMERS REC. ACTIVITIES course suitable for beginners. Learn to play traditional rhythms from Mali, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Guinea and Senegal on hand made African drums. This course will revise and extend upon the basics of the beginners course. To Starts: 14th July participate you must have completed a Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) beginners course or be able to play a Sessions:Five few chords/bar chords or have played in Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre the past.
Starts: 15th July GUITAR - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Day: Tuesday (8.00pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Six OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Have some fun learning to play the Starts: 2nd September guitar in a relaxed atmosphere. This Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) class caters for those who have never Sessions:Six played the guitar and will introduce you Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre to the basics and equip you will some of the latest tunes and around the fire classics. Guitars are provided and can SINGING - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS be used for practice outside of class OUSA RECREATION CENTRE free of charge! The human voice is a unique and Starts: 15th July essential instrument and has been part Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm or 7.00pm – 8.00pm) of our culture since the very beginning. Sessions:Six Whether you want to sound better in Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre your shower or be the next Robert Plant this course is a great place to start. You 22 Get A Taste - Recreation will learn basic singing principles such UKULELE – ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS as breath support, vocal placement, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE and most importantly confidence as a vocalist and performer. You will work Learn the basics of playing one of through vocal exercises to get your the most fun and simple stringed voice fit and ready for anything. By the instruments, the Ukulele! This course end of the 5 sessions you will have the caters for absolute musical beginners foundations to keep developing your as well as those with some musical healthy, powerful, and unique voice. experience. (There are separate classes for males and females due to the different ranges Starts: 17th July of female and male voices.) Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 6.45pm) FEMALES Sessions:Five Starts: 21st July Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Monday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) REC. ACTIVITIES Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre UKULELE – INTERMEDIATE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE MALES Starts: 21st July Over the duration of this course you will Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five cover alternative chord voicing’s, simple Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre chord theory, transposing keys, more complex strums, jazz chords, reading charts , counting time and of course SINGING - CONTINUING many new songs. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Ukulele’s are provided in each course and are free to hire outside of class for For those who have taken our singing practice (for the duration of the course). courses previously or have had some singing training. (This is a combined male and female class.) Starts: 4th September Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 6.45pm) COMBINED MALE AND FEMALE Sessions:Five Starts: 8th September Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 23 DANCE ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Dancing is one of our most popular activities. From “old school” styles, to new styles to the straight out crazy fads we’ve literally got something for everybody. Don’t have a partner? We’ll hook you up with one. Don’t want one? We’ve got plenty of courses that don’t require a partner. Get in quick before you miss out!
ARGENTINE TANGO - BEGINNERS Starts: 1st September OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Monday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sessions:Five Argentine tango originated from the Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre streets of Buenos Aires over one hundred
REC. ACTIVITIES years ago. It is an intimate sensual and dynamic dance with a strong emphasis MODERN BALLET - BEGINNERS on the connection between two people. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Argentine tango is completely improvised and “in the moment”. For many, tango is These classes are made up of a both an addiction and a way of life. The combination of jazz and ballet. They course is aimed at total beginners with include current music and are a great or without dance partners. No previous way to build flexibility, great posture, dance experience necessary. If you can lean muscles and cardio fitness. These walk, you can dance Argentine Tango. classes are for those who have no recent dance experience. Starts: 14th July Day: Monday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Starts: 21st July Sessions:Five Day: Monday (8.00pm – 9.00pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
ARGENTINE TANGO – CONTINUING Starts: 8th September Day: Monday (8.00pm – 9.00pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre This course is aimed at those with some prior experience in Argentine Tango (such as those who have taken our beginners MODERN BALLET - INTERMEDIATE course). You will expand and develop OUSA RECREATION CENTRE upon what you have already learnt to establish an ever stronger ambiance for These classes are for those with 2+ the dance that is Argentine Tango. years dance experience (not necessarily ballet). Classes include recent music
24 Get A Taste - Recreation with an emphasis on Ballet and Neo- BELLY DANCE – TRIBAL STYLE Classical techniques. There is also a OUSA RECREATION CENTRE dance which is built on throughout the course. Learn Slinky Combos which bring the ancient dances of the Middle East to Starts: 21st July the modern Dance floor. Belly dance is Day: Monday (7.00 pm– 8.00pm) challenging and addictive. Amaze your Sessions:Five friends when you are next on the dance Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre floor with Infinity Loops, Slinky Snakes, Yummy Umis and Serpentine Arms. Starts: 8th September Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Starts: 3rd September Sessions:Five Day: Wednesday (7.00pm – 8.30pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
BELLY DANCE REC. ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE CAPOEIRA – BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Discover or learn more about the fascinating and contrary nature of Check out the details for Capoeira (pg belly dance, a dance form that is both 30) in the ‘Exercise, Health and Sport ancient and modern, and also primal Activities’ section. and influenced by fashion.
CEROC – BEGINNERS BELLY DANCE – COMBO’S FOR THE DANCE FLOOR OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Ceroc (pronounced “say-roc”), originally based on modern jive, is a funky partner Learn Rhythmic Combos which combine dance done to chart, nightclub and the ancient rhythms of the Middle East swing music. with modern Dance beats. Belly dance is challenging and addictive. Shimmy your Starts: 22nd July way across the dance floor with Rocking Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 8.15pm) Hips, Percussive Belly Beats, Lock Sessions:Five and Rock shoulders and Smouldering Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Shimmies. Starts: 9th September Starts: 16th July Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 8.15pm) Day: Wednesday (7.00pm – 8.30pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 25 CEROC - CONTINUING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
If you have completed two beginner ceroc courses, then this is your next step. In this course you will get to extend tease). Classes are open to all women your existing skills. over the age of 18.
Starts: 9th September Starts: 21st July Day: Tuesday (8.15pm – 9.15pm) Day: Monday (8.30pm– 9.30pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
CONTEMPORARY DANCE IRISH STEP DANCE - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE REC. ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contemporary is a dance form that Learn the basics of Irish step dancing, combines elements of Ballet, Jazz, including solo jigs and reels, and Lyrical, and Modern dance. It is usually Ceilidh. This course is designed for danced barefoot to many different fun and physical fitness in a relaxed genres of music. There will be a short atmosphere. dance which is built on throughout the course. This class is best suited to Starts: 5th September students who have had some previous Day: Friday (5.00pm – 6:00pm) Sessions:Five dance training (two + years) and are interested in trying Contemporary Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre dance.
Starts: 16th July Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
HOOTCHY KOOTCHY BURLESQUE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Glamorous, fun and sexy American style burlesque. With roots in vaudeville, cabaret and showgirls these classes are designed to help women find their sexiness and sensuality through a modest form of burlesque (not strip
26 Get A Taste - Recreation JAZZ FOR BEGINNERS the five weeks, you will learn a hip hop OUSA RECREATION CENTRE routine. In addition to the routine you will also practise hip hop combinations This class aims to teach the basics of and popular warm up movements. modern jazz for those with little or no dance experience in a fun environment Starts: 2nd September while improving flexibility, co-ordination Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) and confidence. A number of exercises Sessions:Five and combinations will be taught, as well Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre as a dance. NEW! Starts: 16th July MUSICAL THEATRE Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre This course is going to be fun, fun,
fun! Classes will be casual in nature REC. ACTIVITIES with each class focusing on a different routine from a musical or music video. HIP HOP - BEGINNERS We’ll learn everything from Beyoncé’s OUSA RECREATION CENTRE “Single Ladies” to a lil’ burlesque. Come along and play with all musical theatre During this course you will learn a has to offer. hip-hop routine. In addition to the routine you will also practise hip hop Starts: 14th July combinations and popular warm up Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) movements. This course is suitable if Sessions:Six you are a beginner or if you have some Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre previous hip hop experience.
Starts: 22nd July Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
HIP HOP - INTERMEDIATE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
If you have had previous hip-hop dance experience, and are looking for a challenge, then this course for you. It is also suitable if you are new to hip hop, but you have had extensive experience of other dance forms. In
Get A Taste - Recreation 27 SALSA - BEGINNERS SWING DANCE - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This course provides an introduction Swing dance swept everyone away in the to basic salsa footwork. You will learn 30’s and 40’s, and is back in full force simple steps while enjoying great Latino across the globe. Come and learn the music! basic partner moves that will have you up on the floor dancing to your favourite Starts: 21st July big band / Jazz in no time. Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 17th July
REC. ACTIVITIES Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Thursday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 8th September Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 4th September Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Thursday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre SALSA - CONTINUING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This continuing course revises and extends upon basic salsa footwork.
Starts: 3rd September Day: Wednesday (8.30pm – 9.30pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
28 Get A Taste - Recreation EXERCISE, HEALTH AND SPORT ACTIVITIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE & UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Everything in life should be balanced. These activities help you to achieve this balance in your student life by promoting health and relaxation.
AIKIDO FOR BEGINNERS BADMINTON – BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
In this course you will learn the This course is designed for beginner level. fundamental principles of Aikido. This It primarily focuses on the fundamental includes but is not limited to learning skills of badminton including the basic how to roll safely, executing basic knowledge of equipment, rules and techniques including pins and throws, regulation and techniques, as well as the REC. ACTIVITIES and strikes and takings or grabs, and basic skills and knowledge of badminton foot work. This is a martial art course through instruction, footwork, serves, NOT a self-defense course. strokes drill, and play. Racquets and shuttlecocks will be provided. Starts: 14th July Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Starts: 19th July Sessions:Five Day: Saturday (3.00pm – 4.30pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
VINYASA FLOW (YOGA) CLASS NEW! OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Vinyasa flow yoga is a very popular and energetic style of yoga. It builds muscle strength and length and deeply opens tones and cleanses the entire body and mind.
Starts: 16th July Day: Wednesday (5.15pm – 6.45pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 29 BOXING - BEGINNERS Starts: 22nd July OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Increase your fitness, confidence, Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre coordination and self-defence skills, while learning boxing techniques. Starts: 9th September Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Starts: 18th July Sessions:Five Day: Monday (12.00pm – 1.00pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Ten Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre GOLF LESSONS - BEGINNERS Starts: 21st July UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Day: Friday (12.00pm – 1.00pm)
REC. ACTIVITIES Sessions:Ten Learn the important basics of how to Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre play golf. The sessions will cover the grip, stance, basic swing, wood/iron shots, chipping and putting. CAPOEIRA – BEGINNERS The final lesson will involve putting your OUSA RECREATION CENTRE new skills into practice and playing a few complete holes while learning golf Capoeira is a martial art/dance etiquette. You’ll be well on your way to developed during slavery in Brazil. becoming a golf pro! Nowadays, it is practised throughout the world and is great for fun, fitness, Starts: 5th September rhythm and self-defence. Day: Friday (1.00pm – 3.00pm) Sessions:Three Starts: 15th July Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Day: Tuesday (6.30pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
FENCING FOR BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
This course provides an introduction to the ancient art of swordsmanship and the modern Olympic sport of fencing!
30 Get A Taste - Recreation GOLF LESSONS - INTERMEDIATE the physiological changes the body UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE undergoes, how to modify your workout for specific training goals and how to Are you challenged by your golf swing write your own aerobic program. or wanting to improve your play? This course is designed for those who enjoy Date: 12th March a regular game of golf and are looking Day: Wednesday (6.30pm - 8.00pm) Sessions:One to get more out of their game, with Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre intensive coaching in a small group setting. This is not a course for beginners (see 2) RESISTANCE TRAINING & NUTRITION Beginners Golf Lessons) for more details UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE for the beginner level instruction). Resistance training is the basis
Sessions:Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th October of muscular strength building. It REC. ACTIVITIES (1.00pm - 4.00pm) incorporates machine weights, free- Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre weights, free body weight, kettle bells and stretchy bands. All of these modes of resistance training offer a HEALTH & FITNESS SEMINARS unique work out for individuals and UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE when used appropriately enhance the mass, strength and endurance Let Unipol Recreation Centre give you of the musculoskeletal system. This a helping hand. This semester we seminar will discuss different modes of are running two health and fitness resistance training, the importance of seminars. These practical sessions will correct technique and ways to prescribe give you the information you need to get your own resistance programme. the best out of the gym equipment and your workout. Give one or both of these Date: 19th March great informative seminars a try! Day: Wednesday (6.30pm - 8.00pm) Sessions:One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre 1) AEROBIC TRAINING & NUTRITION UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE HIGH INTENSITY FITNESS TRAINING NEW! Aerobic training is a key component OUSA RECREATION CENTRE of exercise as it helps to preserve and improve cardiovascular function which If you want to take your fitness to the is important for everyday health and next level then this programme is for well-being. This seminar will discuss the you! HIFT is a form of interval training benefits of a cardio workout including that involves short intervals of maximum
Get A Taste - Recreation 31 intensity exercise separated by longer JUJUTSU intervals of low to moderate intensity OUSA RECREATION CENTRE exercise. It won’t be easy and it may not be pretty but it will be rewarding as hell. Discover the Seishinkan style of Jujutsu Grab your gym towel and sign up today! for self-defence in this five-week course. HIFT is extremely demanding on the body and therefore isn’t appropriate Starts: 16th July for everyone. We highly recommend Day: Wednesday (5.30pm – 6.30pm) that sedentary individuals DON’T sign Sessions:Five up. All participants must complete a Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre satisfactory PARQ and You questionnaire before signing up. KENDO – BEGINNERS Starts: 14th July OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Monday and Wednesday (10.00am – 11.00am) Kendo, meaning ‘Way of the Sword’ is a Sessions:Twelve modern Japanese sword fighting martial Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre art. It is based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, and combines Japanese principles, with a modern, INTRO TO ICE HOCKEY internationally recognized sport. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 16th July Now is your chance to have a go at this Day: Wednesday (4.00 pm – 5.00pm) exciting sport. Our intro to Ice Hockey Sessions:Five course will focus on skating, stick Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre handling, shooting techniques and the game rules. It is geared to all skill levels, from absolute beginner to some skating KICKBOXING – BEGINNERS experience. All ice time, gear use and OUSA RECREATION CENTRE coaching is provided. In these classes, which are based on Starts: 22nd July Muay Thai techniques, you will not only Day: Tuesday (7.30pm – 9.00pm) get an aerobic workout you will also get Sessions:Five to kick and punch using protective pads. Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Enrolment entitles you to attend two streams per week. Previous experience is not necessary. (Note – this is not Tae Bo.)
32 Get A Taste - Recreation Starts: 19th July MEDITATION Day: Saturday (1.00pm – 2.30pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Ten Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre This course provides an introduction to the practice of meditation (dhyana, Starts: 21st July ch’an, zen), which is a fundamental Day: Monday (8.15pm – 9.45pm) technique common to all paths of Sessions:Ten yoga and Buddhism. Classes will Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre cover techniques for sitting, breathing and observing the mind in stillness, Starts: 22nd July cultivating mental awareness and Day: Tuesday (5.15pm – 6.45pm) centring. Sessions:Ten Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 4th September
Day: Thursday REC. ACTIVITIES Starts: 24th July (4.30pm – 5:30pm) Day: Thursday (8.15pm – 9.45pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Ten Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
JAPANESE SWORD MASSAGE FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER OUSA RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE During this course you will be introduced This course will teach you the various to the Muso Jikiden Ryu style of techniques of massage for relaxation, Japanese Sword Fighting, a traditional using Swedish massage practice. The style of Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu. Practice content of the course is practically- involves using wooden swords, and at oriented and you will be partnered up an advanced level, live blades. In this with another person to practice the course you will be taught correct cutting techniques introduced - please expect to technique, core principles, and the first give and receive massages throughout few kata. the course. Starts: 16th July Starts: 2nd September Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 33 NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES - DROP IN IN 2014! assist in achieving a balanced lifestyle, UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Unipol’s exercise leaders will be able to help. We figure you may only have a spare hour or two and want to try some local Visit Unipol Recreation Centre today and rides, so we are going to be doing some make a booking. of the best local tracks. Come down Cost: $16.50 per session to Unipol with your gear on any of the (Fee must be paid upon booking the dates and some of our staff will be session) ready to head out. THESE ARE FREE IN Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre SEMESTER TWO, suit all levels and are about having some fun!!!!
Dates 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th September
REC. ACTIVITIES & 1st October Day: Wednesday (12.00pm - 1.30pm approx.) Sessions:Casual Where: Unipol Recreation Centre
PERSONALISED EXERCISE PROGRAMMES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE PILATES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Having an exercise programme that you can do any time is a great way to maintain general wellbeing while This course is essentially a beginners’ studying on campus. course, with some intermediate exercises included to provide a gradual Unipol Recreation Centre’s friendly progression of difficulty. Sign up for team of exercise leaders have a wealth the whole ten weeks and progress of fitness knowledge to share. They will throughout the semester. This course, tailor an exercise regime to meet your based on the work of Joseph Pilates, is health and fitness needs and will teach brought to you by the qualified team at you how to use the exercise equipment Back in Motion Physiotherapy. in a safe and effective manner. Starts: 14th July This service caters for those requiring a general fitness programme. Whether you Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) are wanting to increase cardiovascular Sessions:Ten fitness, improve muscular strength Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre or simply requiring a programme to
34 Get A Taste - Recreation Starts: 15th July Please note: this is a demanding Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) programme and therefore isn’t for Sessions:Ten everyone. We highly recommend Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre sedentary individuals and those with lower joint problems don’t sign up.
Qi Gong Starts: 15th July OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Tuesday & Thursday (10:00am – 10:45am) Qi is the energy or life force, which Sessions:Twelve fills the universe. Gong is work or time Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre spent at training with conscious effort to perfect a skill. Qigong is the science of Qi or energy particularly in its circulation SQUASH within the human body. In this program OUSA RECREATION CENTRE REC. ACTIVITIES we will focus on the theory and practice of Six Healing Sounds Qi Gong for health This course aims to introduce absolute and vitality consisting of easy to learn beginners to the game of squash. Free movements and vocalizations helping to court time for practising is included for balance the energy and function of the the duration of the course. internal organs. Starts: 17th July Starts: 22nd July Day: Thursday (5.30pm - 6.30pm or Day: Tuesday (4.00pm – 5.00pm) 6.30pm - 7:30pm or Sessions:Ten 7:30pm - 8:30pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Four Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
ROPE SPORT NEW! Starts: 4th September OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Thursday (5.30pm - 6.30pm or 6.30pm - 7.30pm or Jump Rope or skipping as known by us 7.30pm - 8.30pm) kiwis is the ultimate piece of exercise Sessions:Four equipment. Not only does it offer a great Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre cardio workout but also the opportunity to strengthen the chest, back, shoulders and arms. If you want to get more bang for your buck then this programme is for you.
Get A Taste - Recreation 35 TAI JI QUAN Starts: 4th September OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Days: Thursday (2.30pm - 6.30pm approx.) Tai Ji Quan a martial art originating in Sessions:Five China is nowadays practiced throughout Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre the world as an effective exercise for health. It can be practiced almost anywhere and is a suitable form of SELF DEFENCE exercise for just about anyone. This OUSA RECREATION CENTRE program is based on Yang style Tai Ji Quan characterized by balanced In this course you’ll not only learn
REC. ACTIVITIES and flowing movements facilitating a basic self-defence, you’ll also build on seamless transition of energy from your confidence and learn how to use one movement to the next. This course the environment to your advantage. will be an introduction to theory and Methods taught in this class are simple practice. and effective and can be applied by anyone. Starts: 17th July Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Starts: 18th July Sessions: Ten Day: Fridays (6.30pm – 8.00pm) Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre
SEA TO SUMMIT: WALK DUNEDINS ICONIC Starts: 5th September TRAILS Day: Friday (6.30pm – 8.00pm) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Join us to explore some of Dunedin’s beautiful environment and the great walks that are just around the corner from campus. Learn about the local history of the tracks while meeting people, getting some fresh air and a good workout. We have great guides, transport and a hot cuppa all ready to go.
36 Get A Taste - Recreation VIPASSANA MEDITATION OUSA RECREATION CENTRE YOGA – EVENINGS In this course you will learn basic OUSA RECREATION CENTRE sitting and walking meditation, an introduction to the Buddha’s teachings These very popular, mixed level classes on mindfulness and happiness, how offer Hatha yoga in the tradition of to cultivate insight during our everyday the internationally renowned Lyengar activities as well as during meditation School. Open to all, these classes are to transform our dissatisfaction with suitable whether you are an absolute things as they are and how practicing beginner, an intermediate participant meditation helps us become less or a more advanced yoga student. judgmental and more grounded, Enrolment is not necessary as you pay intentional in our actions, thoughtful to on the day for the classes you attend. others, and in doing so, we find greater REC. ACTIVITIES peace. Starts: 14th July Day: Monday (6.00pm – 8.00pm) Starts: 21st July Sessions:Casual Entry Day: Monday (3.30pm – 5.00pm) Where: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 17th July Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 8.00pm) YOGA – LUNCHTIME Sessions:Casual Entry OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Where: OUSA Recreation Centre
These one-hour, mixed level, classes promote improved flexibility, stress relief, relaxation, toning, increased strength and stamina, plus, improved concentration and mental focus. These classes are designed to cater for all levels of physical ability, including absolute beginners.
Starts: 16th July Day: Wednesday (12.00pm – 1.00pm) Sessions:Casual Entry Where: OUSA Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 37 FITNESS FOR FUN UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Unipol Recreation Centre provides Fitness For Fun classes that stimulate the mind as well as the body giving participants a complete workout in an enjoyable, friendly and relaxed environment.
Whatever you want to achieve the instructors are there to help you. So get down to Unipol Recreation Centre now and join their amazing programme!
SEMESTER PROGRAMME REC. ACTIVITIES 6.15 BLAST
CARDIO PUMP CORE STEP FIT PUMP CORE STEP INTRO*
STEP FIT
PUMP INTRO*
PUMP BLAST
BALANCE
CARDIO STEP FIT MARTIAL STEP FIT STEP UP STEP UP CORE CARDIO STEP FIT PUMP CORE PUMP CORE CORE
PUMP BALANCE BLAST
7th July - 24th August and 1st September - 2nd November 2014 * Step Intro and Pump Intro run on Saturday 12th and 19th July 2014. Meet the instructor at Unipol Recreation Centre reception 5 minutes before the scheduled time.
SEMI-REDUCED PROGRAMME
CARDIO PUMP CORE STEP FIT PUMP CORE
CARDIO PUMP CORE CORE
PUMP BALANCE BLAST
3rd November - 9th November 2014 38 Get A Taste - Recreation MEMBERSHIP
Semester Two: $65.00 (7th July 2014 - 22nd Feb 2015) Casual entry: $9.00/class
REDUCED PROGRAMME
CARDIO PUMP CORE CORE
6.30 BALANCE
25th - 31st August, 10th November - 13th December. REC. ACTIVITIES Please note no classes are held from 14th December 2014 - 4th January 2015. (New 2015 reduced timetable starts 5th January. Please check our website or ask at reception.)
BALANCE cardio exercises (e.g. squat jumps, and UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE burpees) to elevate your heart rate and get you working harder than ever before. A class that takes you through a series No co-ordination is necessary as we use of yoga, pilates and stretching moves. simple moves with great music. Boys Tones and strengthens all muscle and girls you will love this class! groups, relieves tension and stress and improves flexibility. You will feel more flexible and relaxed after coming to this CARDIO CORE class. This class is ideal on its own or UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE after another class to supplement your training. This class has the best cardio moves combined with half an hour of core conditioning exercises. A great all-over NEW BLAST IN 2014! body workout for those with fun and UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE intensity in mind.
Blast is a class unique in itself! In this high-intensity, non-choreographed, CORE interval training class you will be UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE working for 30 seconds at a time with 10 second rests in-between exercises. Core focuses on toning and We use simple resistance moves strengthening the abdominals, lower (squats, lunges, press ups etc) with back, hips and butt. Improve your
Get A Taste - Recreation 39 posture, reduce the likelihood of back fun and getting a good workout. pain and get a great workout in just 45 minutes. You can choose the level of intensity from all the options provided thus this MARTIAL class accommodates all fitness levels. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Fitness is achieved through the old STEP INTRO oriental art of punching and kicking. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE This is a full body workout which incorporates strength, balance, flexibility Ever wanted to try Step Fit but thought and cardiovascular fitness. it looks too difficult? Step Intro is your answer. You will be shown basic moves that will help you to participate PUMP in a class. If you are new to Step Fit
REC. ACTIVITIES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE this 30 minute session will give you the confidence to give Step Fit a go. Get pumped with a class that combines a number of barbell exercises with motivating music to improve muscle STEP UP tone, joint flexibility and posture. This UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE class requires no coordination and is suitable for all levels. This class has a mix of creative routines and a whole lot of rhythm based on the step. This class has intermediate PUMP INTRO choreography so take this class to UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE extend your step skills and challenge your mind and body. Fitness Instructors A half hour, informal class recommended plan each class with groovy moves and for those with limited barbell weights music to guarantee fun. experience. You will learn the correct technique of all the exercises that are performed in a typical class. A great chance to learn how to get the best out of your Pump classes.
STEP FIT UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
A great cardio and toning class that has beginner to intermediate choreography. The focus is on gaining confidence on the step while having 40 Get A Taste - Recreation REC. ACTIVITIES
IT’S 28 DAY CHALLENGE BACK! to get involved, or check out our website. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Date: Monday 1st – 28th September $2 FITNESS CLASSES - EXAM SPECIAL Cost: FREE for Fitness For Fun members UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE or $9/class casual During exams (Monday 13th October This challenge is designed to help – Saturday 8th November) you can Fitness for Fun members develop participate in any of Unipol Recreation good exercise habits so they can lead Centre’s fitness classes for just $2 per healthier lifestyles (especially leading class. So take a break from your studies, into exams). How does it work? de-stress and stimulate your mind during this busy time! 1) Every member is invited to pick up a card from Unipol reception. SWING INTO SUMMER 2) Choose an obtainable goal - 10, UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE 20 or 30 classes over the month of September. We encourage you to make Thinking about hanging around for it realistic as you need at least one rest summer? Then we’ll give you another day per week. We also recommend reason to do it! Unipol provides FREE you mix up your week with a variety of group fitness classes for students all classes e.g. cardio based class such as summer long! This deal runs from 10th Step Fit on Monday followed by Pump or November right until the end of 2015 Ori Balance on Tuesday. Listen for updated Week (22nd February) . information from instructors about how
Get A Taste - Recreation 41 SPORT FOR FUN UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Looking for a team sport where participation and fun are the only prerequisites? Get a team together, think of a team name and enjoy your sporting experience.
If you are looking for traditional sport to participate in then run a mile from this stuff because this is fun at its best!
No duties, no uniforms, no coaches, no trainings, no games during exams or holidays and some of the best team names you have ever heard.
REC. ACTIVITIES So put on your old gymmies, get that smelly t-shirt on and enter your friends and flatmates in a team today. The hardest part will be thinking of a team name!
Warning! Sport For Fun is based on a participation model therefore it may be different to anything you experienced in your high school days.
* There are no points tables * Teams can enter at any stage * Venues are on/close to campus
It is a low cost alternative to playing club sport with less time commitment. Unipol specialises in the provision of recreational sport with the intention of making your sporting experience social and enjoyable.
WANT TO BECOME A REFEREE?
If this is the case then you could become one at Unipol! It involves running around the court or field, calling the shots while getting paid! You also need to be committed, have a friendly attitude and a passion for social sport. Come into Unipol Recreation Centre and fill out a referee’s form today.
42 Get A Taste - Recreation Grades: Mixed (min. two females), ‘ENTER AT ANY STAGE’ SPORTS six a-side Cost: $19 per game per team BASKETBALL (minimum purchase of two games) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Grab five of your mates for some social NETBALL basketball action. Keep fit and develop UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE your ball skills in an enjoyable and relaxed environment. Evade the defenders and feed the ball into the goal circle then pray your Day: Wednesday and/or Friday shooter is on target. Social netball is (6.15pm - 10.00pm) good wholesome fun for all.
Venue: University of Otago College of Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Education Gym and/or Thursday REC. ACTIVITIES Grades: Mixed (min. one female), (6.15pm - 10.00pm) five a-side Cost: $19 per game per team Venue: Smithells Gym; University of (minimum purchase of two games) Otago College of Education Gym; St Hilda’s Gym; Logan Park High School Gym Grades: Mixed (min. four females), seven a-side Cost: $19 per game per team (minimum purchase of two games)
VOLLEYBALL UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Aerial ping pong played in fun controlled conditions. No need to train as aerobic capacity is not necessary for this one. INDOOR SOCCER UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Day: Wednesday (6.15pm - 10.00pm) Bounce the ball off the walls and into the goal in a classical soccer match Venue: Smithells Gym played indoors. Grades: Mixed (min. two females), six a-side Day: Monday, Thursday and/or Friday Cost: $19 per game per team (6.15pm - 10.00pm) (minimum purchase of two games) Venue: Smithells Gym
Get A Taste - Recreation 43 SEASONAL SPORTS
TOUCH SOCCER UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Feel the turf under your feet and the Soccer team entries have now closed sun on your back as you side step your for 2014. However, if you would like way through the opposition’s defence. information about Sport For Fun soccer Summer fun in the sun. please contact Unipol Recreation Centre at [email protected] or visit www. Starts: 10th September - 3rd October otago.ac.nz/recreation. (4 weeks) Day: Wednesday and/or Friday (5.15pm - 7.30pm) RUGBY REC. ACTIVITIES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Venue: Logan Park Grades: Mixed (min. two females), Rugby team entries have now closed six a-side for 2014. However, if you would like Cost: $144 per team (two games nights information about Sport For Fun rugby per week) or $72 per team (one please contact Unipol Recreation Centre game night per week). at [email protected] or visit www. (To be paid in full upon sign up) otago.ac.nz/recreation.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Come into Unipol Recreation Centre with the contact details of two team mates, some ideas for a team name and your entry fee. Fill out a form and you will be in the draw for the next game. Please note: A minimum of two games must be paid for. Occasionally a waiting list exists due to some sports being in high demand. See ‘What is a waiting list?’ on pg 45.
44 Get A Taste - Recreation WHAT IS A WAITING LIST? WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR TEAM CAN’T PLAY? The waiting list is designed to allow existing and new teams an equal opportunity to participate in Sport For DEFAULTS Fun. The waiting list is posted at the bottom of each sports draw and will At least 24 hours notice is required indicate the start date for your team. when your team wants to default. When defaulting you are forfeiting the game If the draw is full when you enter or re- you have already paid for. Defaults enter a team, you will go on the waiting made within 24 hours of the game are list. Date of payment of your new games deemed as a no show. determines your team’s position on the waiting list. To avoid going on a waiting list teams are encouraged to pay for NO SHOW
as many games as possible when they REC. ACTIVITIES enter. Please be aware of your team’s If your team does not show for your game start date as teams will be shifted from you will be charged for an additional the waiting list into the draw when space game as well as the ‘no show’ game. becomes available. Two ‘no shows’ will result in your team being removed from the competition. ‘No shows’ are incredibly frustrating WHEN IS THE DRAW DONE? for everyone so please be considerate and call Unipol (479-5888) or e-mail The draw is done on a weekly basis ([email protected]) as soon as you and uploaded on www.otago.ac.nz/ find out your team can’t play. recreation at least two days prior to game day. Entries received within this period are not guaranteed a place in the draw for that week. This is because once the draw has been loaded onto the website administration for that round has been closed off. At this time referees have also been organised for set times.
CANCELLATIONS
For cancellations please check the Unipol Recreation Centre website (www.otago.ac.nz/recreation) or phone (479-5888). Unipol Recreation Centre reserves the right to cancel, change or add to the programme at any stage.
Get A Taste - Recreation 45 THE RULES
Participation and FUN are the aims of the game.
Games are held in 45 minute slots. ‘Enter at any stage’ sports are played between 6.00pm - 10.00pm. Teams must be able to play between these hours.
Scores are taken for the teams interest only. They are not offically recorded.
Alcohol, drugs or tobacco products are REC. ACTIVITIES not permitted on any grounds or facilities used by the Sport For Fun programme.
Vulgar, obscene, abusive, derogatory, racist, sexist and/or discriminating or demeaning comments or gestures will not be tolerated. Incidents of such behaviour may result in indefinite suspension from the Sport For Fun programme.
The referee’s decision is final.
Any comments or gestures intented to threaten or intimidate any other person are forms of verbal aggression and will be disciplined accordingly.
Alcohol is not permitted on any ground or facility. Intoxicated players are prohibited from playing.
No games are played over the exam and holiday period.
Defaults and No Shows - please refer to What happens if your team can’t play? pg 45.
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St Hilda’s Gym (1): 3 Cobden Street, halfway up Pitt Street, turn left onto Elder Street and up the steps.
Smithells Gym (2): Cumberland Street, opposite Physical Education School.
University of Otago College of Education Gym (3): Union Street, east from the Campus Wonderful Dairy.
Logan Park (4): Opposite University of Otago College of Education.
Logan Park High School Gym (5): Far end of Logan Park, opposite the Caledonian Athletic Track.
Opoho Ground (6): A five minute walk up the steps from Logan Park, opposite the Gardens.
North Ground (7): Situated between the two one-way systems, opposite Coupland’s bakery.
Get A Taste - Recreation 47 TRIPS FOR FUN UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Enjoy a day or weekend adventure around the Otago Region. These journeys and exhilarating experiences range from parachuting to wine tasting tours.
NEW RAIL TRAIL BIKE TOUR - CENTRAL OTAGO CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIPIN 2014! UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
You’ve heard all about it so why not do Jump on a bike and ride the newest part it yourself? Open spaces, big skies - of Nga Haerenga NZ Cycle Trails. This join Recreation Services for a weekend self-guided journey winds its way down biking the Central Otago Rail Trail. Enjoy the mighty Clutha River from Roxburgh
REC. ACTIVITIES a stimulating off-road experience while to either Beaumont or Lawrence. A taking in the unique history and vast unique day ride for all levels. We’ll landscapes on this must do trip. provide transport, bike, lunch a cuppa and all the support you need to get Dates: 26th, 27th & 28th September through. (Pre-trip meeting 24th September) Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Date: 21st September Session: Long weekend Day: Sunday (8.00am – 6.00pm) Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
CATLINS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE PENINSULA MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE This full day tour explores the beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife of the This half day guided tour is an ideal way Catlins. It’s ideal for the beginner or to get a taste of the history, scenery intermediate rider as we provide you and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. We with all the equipment, and transport. have bikes and helmets for the group so There are some manageable uphill’s on come and explore the peninsula with us. this ride so a moderate level of fitness A simple and easy ride for all levels. is required Date: 7th September Date: 14th September Day: Sunday (2.00pm – 6.00pm) Day: Sunday (8.00am – 6.00pm) Session: One Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
48 Get A Taste - Recreation FARM TRIP NZ HORSE TREK – DEBORAH BAY/BEGINNERS UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Come with us on a classic kiwi farm Enjoy a two hour trek around the hills of weekend, packed with all the traditional Deborah Bay where a group of up to six farm activities. Learn about the workings people can absorb the views and farm of a busy South Canterbury sheep farm life along the way. There is also the in a brilliant hands-on weekend of fun! opportunity to try out your skills in the Have a go at shearing a sheep, tailing & purpose built arena. A safe and relaxing drafting lambs in the sheep yards, work journey, at a pace for beginners. with the farm dogs and savor the tastes of some fantastic home cooked farm Date: 6th September produce. Day: Saturday (9.30am – 12.30pm) Session: One Dates: 13th & 14th September Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
(Pre-trip Meeting 10th September) REC. ACTIVITIES Days: Saturday & Sunday Session: Weekend HORSE TREK – DEBORAH BAY/ Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre INTERMEDIATE or BEGINNERS UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
HORSE RIDING Spend a half day riding on the stunning UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE beaches of Aramoana where you can view wildlife such as seals and If you’ve dreamed of trying horse riding, penguins. Trotting and cantering can be then here’s a fun and safe way to start! involved during this trek. Two riders of This course is aimed at the complete equal ability will enjoy this trek. We can beginner and designed to teach you arrange other dates – come and see the basic skills of horse riding. All us!!! equipment, transport and a friendly horse is provided! Each lesson is Date: 13th September approximately two hours. Day: Saturday (11.30am – 3.30pm) Session: One Starts: 9th August Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Day: Saturday (1.00pm – 4.00pm) Sessions:Three Date: 27th September Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Day: Saturday (10.30am – 2.30pm) Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
Date: 11th October Day: Saturday (10.00am – 2.00pm) Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Get A Taste - Recreation 49 KARITANE WILDLIFE TOUR climbing, followed by a day out at one of UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Dunedin’s most popular climbing spots, Long Beach. Experience the freedom and wind in your hair, not to mention the views, as Starts: 5th & 6th September or you enjoy a day aboard the modern and 26th & 27th September comfortable sailing catamaran, Caprice. Day: Friday (5.30pm–8.30pm) & Enjoy a leisurely sail around the Otago Saturday (10.00am–4.30pm) Coastline and a walk on the Karitane Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Peninsula. There is also a chance for kayaking, fishing and snorkelling and NEW lots of wildlife viewing. ROCK CLIMBING WANAKA IN 2014! UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Date: 31st August Day: Sunday (8.00am–3.30pm) Weekend climbing trip takes place at
REC. ACTIVITIES Session: One Hospital Flat, one of New Zealand’s best Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre climbing areas located just outside of Wanaka. This trip is suitable for climbers of all abilities and will expand on basic RAFT EXPEDITION ON THE MIGHTY CLUTHA climbing techniques, movement and UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE belaying.
Join us for a 2 ½ day guided raft float Dates: 12th, 13th & 14th September down the Clutha. Trip will start at Pinders (Pre-Trip meeting 10th September) Pond where you will learn some rafting Days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday skills. We will end at Beaumont. Will be Session: Long weekend camping, carrying all of gear with us on Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre the rafts.
Dates: 10th, 11th & 12th October ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING MT COOK (Pre-trip meeting 8th October) NATIONAL PARK NEW IN 2014! Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Session: Long weekend Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre This weekend climbing trip takes place on amazing outdoor climbing terrain in the Mt Cook National Park and requires you ROCKCLIMBING COMBO to have prior lead climbing experience UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE and the ability to confidently climb NZ grade 16, USA grade 5.9, or French This course combines an indoor grade 5b. Over this weekend, you will climbing session, where you learn the expand on the basics of movement and basics of movement technique, safety, technique and improve on lead climbing equipment, belaying and top-rope skills both climbing and belaying. If the
50 Get A Taste - Recreation group has appropriate experience multi foundation on which to build further pitch climbing is also an option. You will experience. also have the chance to push yourself on harder climbs top roping. Should The course will cover an introduction to conditions require we also have the the boat, boat handling on and off the option of an indoor climbing session in water, charts, knots and meteorology. Twizel. Most importantly you will get out there and have a go! Dates: 10th, 11th & 12th October (Pre-Trip meeting 8th October) Dates: 7th, 8th & 9th November Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Days: Friday (6.00pm – 8.00pm), Session: Long weekend Saturday & Sunday Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre (8.30am – 4.30pm) Sessions:Three Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
SAILING - LAKE WAIHOLA REC. ACTIVITIES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
This enjoyable experience will introduce you to sailing in the sheltered boat harbour of Lake Waihola, 30 minutes drive south of Dunedin.
This sailing experience is based on the Yachting New Zealand Level 1 National Sailing Scheme. While basic theory will be covered, most of your time will be spent on the water sailing – you will be shown a dry sailing run before getting out there to have a go yourself!
Day: 24th September (2.30pm – 8.30pm approx.) SEA FISHING - KARITANE Day: Wednesday UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Explore and fish the beautiful bays and coastlines of Karitane (half an hour north of Dunedin) aboard a 30ft jet SAILING - OTAGO HARBOUR boat fully equipped to take you inshore UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE fishing. A great day out guaranteed whether you are an experienced fisher Learn the basics of sailing on or a beginner – and definitely a blue cod the beautiful Otago Harbour. This or four for your dinner or BBQ?! introductory course will give you a sound
Get A Taste - Recreation 51 Date: 9th August fitness and confidence in the water. Day: Saturday (7.30am – 2.30pm approx.) Dates: 3rd, 4th & 5th October Session: One (Pre-trip meeting 1st October) Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Session: Long weekend Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre SEA KAYAKING - DOUBTFUL SOUND UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE SEA KAYAKING - MATANAKA PENINSULA & This trip is about allowing yourself some CAVES BACK BY DEMAND! quality time to experience a genuine UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE kayaking and camping adventure in a remote New Zealand environment. Set off from the beaches at Karitane, On this guided trip you’ll have the kayak through the rolling surf then past
REC. ACTIVITIES opportunity to kayak in the midst secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs, of a massive glacial landscape and over kelp forests and around diverse experience untouched wilderness. This wildlife. Sound like you? trip caters for people of all paddling Supported by an experienced and abilities. Participants must have a good knowledgeable guide, you’ll paddle level of fitness and confidence in the past breathtaking coastline then if water. You will paddle double kayaks. sea conditions allow, paddle into the Matanaka Caves to explore caverns and Dates: 8th, 9th & 10th November archways. The sea kayaks are all sit-on- (Pre-trip meeting 6th November) top doubles – be prepared to get wet! Days: Saturday, Sunday & Monday Session: Three days Date: 8th October Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Day: Wednesday (7.30am - 12.30pm) Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre SEA KAYAKING - LAKE MANAPOURI/ FIORDLAND UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE SEA KAYAKING - TAIAROA HEADS UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Enjoy a weekend away experiencing the wilderness of Lake Manapouri by double This unique paddling experience takes sea kayak. On this guided trip you’ll visit in the attractions and wildlife of the hidden coves accessible only by the lake, beautiful Taiaroa Heads on the Otago be surrounded by dense native beech Harbour. No prior kayaking experience forest and steep rugged mountains and is required. rest at stunning sandy beaches. This trip caters for people of all paddling abilities. Participants must have a good level of
52 Get A Taste - Recreation Dates: 6th September SKI AND SNOWBOARD MT HUTT Day: Saturday (9.00am–1.00pm) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Hit the slopes of Mt Hutt Ski field in Methven, South Canterbury. One of the largest and highest ski areas in the SKI AND SNOWBOARD CARDRONA South Island, Mt Hutt has varied terrain UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE for beginner through to expert skiers and boarders. Stay in central Methven Hit the slopes of Cardrona Alpine Resort and soak up the winter ski atmosphere. in the stunning Cardrona Valley near We think it will be an amazing weekend! Wanaka. Cardrona ski area is spread over three distinct basins with a great Date: 15th 16th & 17th August reputation for reliable and quality snow (Pre-trip meeting 13th August) in the southern lakes. Nestled between Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
deep blue alpine lakes and towering Session: Long weekend REC. ACTIVITIES mountains, Cardrona is serviced entirely Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre by chair lifts. Cardrona caters for the first time skier or boarder, through to intermediate and advanced skiers. An STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP) amazing weekend to be sure! UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Dates: 18th 19th and 20th July Take a surfboard (well kind of a (Pre-trip meeting 16th August) surfboard), long paddle and bit of Day: Friday, Saturday and Sunday balance – get out on the water and Session: Long weekend you have stand up paddle boarding! Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Whether you’d like a leisurely paddle out on the Otago Harbour or a core training exercise that will strengthen SKI AND SNOWBOARD QUEENSTOWN muscles and improve your balance UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE and coordination, this low-impact and fun sport is a great way to explore the Join us to ski and ride at The Remarkables, Dunedin coastline and have fun in the one of New Zealand’s top fields. Stay water. Please note that this is a flat right in the heart of Queenstown and water only SUP course (not in the surf). soak up the atmosphere! Starts: 4th October Dates: 1st 2nd & 3rd August Day: Saturday (9.00am - 11.30am) (Pre-trip meeting 30th July) Session: One Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Session: Long weekend Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
Get A Taste - Recreation 53 NEW SURFING SURFARI IN 2014! UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE
Surf’s up! These beginner courses If you want to surf some now areas then provide an introduction to the sport of join us for a weekend surfing outside surfing, through theory and developing Dunedin. There are several great surf practical skills. The course covers the locations north and south of Dunedin so basics of surfing, where to go, different we are off. This weekend trip will explore boards and wetsuits, terminology, everything surfing from learning surf weather and surf conditions, and a bit safety, weather prediction and deciding on keeping yourself safe. on which conditions match personal comfort zones. Let the Surffari begin!!!!. Practical skills developed include; tying This trip would be suited to people who boards onto racks, reading the surf have done a surfing course or have conditions, gearing up, parts of the some experience.
REC. ACTIVITIES board, trimming and body position, group and personal safety, wiping out, Dates: 4th & 5th October paddling technique, catching waves and Day: Saturday & Sunday standing up! Session: Weekend Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre Starts: 7th. 8th & 9th October (mid week) or 27th/28th September or 8th/9th November WINDSURFING (weekend) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Day: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (5.00pm–8.00pm) or Saturday, Experience the exhilaration of Sunday (9.00am-1.30pm) windsurfing. This introductory activity Session: Mid-week or weekend will teach you the basics of boardsailing Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre on the beautiful Otago Harbour.
Specific skills & theory taught are: sailing theory, safety issues and basic sailing techniques of up hauling, 180 degree turns, sailing and steering.
Starts: 11th October Day: Saturday (9.00am - 1.30pm) Session: One Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre
54 Get A Taste - Recreation CENTRAL OTAGO WINE APPRECIATION TOUR features of botanical, geographical and UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE entomological interest.
Join this group for a leisurely weekend Visit www.otago.ac.nz/recreation for trip to experience a taste of Central more information or to make a booking. Otago’s world renowned wine region. Enjoy crisp clear days and fresh Central Otago colours while sampling the local vintage (from some of the best wineries in Central Otago) and lifestyle - guaranteed to recharge the batteries!
Dates: 20th & 21st September Day: Saturday & Sunday Session: Weekend
Sign up: Unipol Recreation Centre REC. ACTIVITIES Trotters Gorge Hut - just a 45 minute drive from campus.
TROTTERS GORGE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Our trip dates don’t fit your schedule? Like a day or two (or more if you wanted) Missed out on an activity you wanted to try? away from study or work but not suffer the Don’t panic! There is another option. agony of distance travelling? The Trotters Unipol Recreation Centre has a range Gorge Hut is the ideal location providing of local trips and activities that we will relaxed, quiet and rustic camping at arrange per request for small groups. its best. It is about a 45 minute drive So if you can get a group together, from Dunedin and approximately 11km come in and talk to us. See what we inland from Palmerston. can do for you!
The hut is situated in a clearing beside a small stream on the edge of the Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve. The area is sheltered and has a climate generally milder than Dunedin with walks, both easy and strenuous being available within the Reserve boundary.
The reserve is considered to be of local, regional and national importance containing an array of
Get A Taste - Recreation 55 56 EVENTS Get ATaste -Recreation OUSA RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE,UNIPOLRECREATION CENTREANDOUSA EVENTS Prizes: FreeEntry: Date: none. is There Interpret as you may! * Conditions apply. theme? The comp. getting snappy for this semesters photo traditional but whatever you do start down or saturate. Get creative or stay Focus, zoom, expose, touch up, touch- digitals orthe old school Polaroid’s. Break out the iPhone, iPad, tablets, RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE COMPETITION PHOTO Sign Up: Prizes: Entry: Date: may apply. is thoughts and get writing.*Conditions There theme? none. Interpret asyou may. Collect your The competition. Go mad in thissemester’s poetry RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE POETRY COMPETITION campus -mark thedates inyour studentdiary, get involved andhave fun! Here are some student recreational events for that are happening on and around COMPETITIONS place and$25third place $100 place,$50second first Photos to be submitted by 31st July OUSA Recreation Centre place and$25third place $100 place,$50second first Free 31st August Poems to besubmitted by
OUSA’s first ever arm wrestling arm ever competition. first OUSA’s up nowSign to the “Game of Arms”, cunning). the toughest of the tough (orthemost chance to prove once and for all you’re we’re back the bringing action for your pretty much a rite of passage. Well was It comp’? wrestling arm an in you mate (or foe) would want to challenge Remember when you were a kid and your RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE TOURNAMENT ARM WRESTLING welcome. semester two. Newbies andPro’s all chess tournament staged throughout from you.up now Sign to our fun, social Disorder’ that is. Then we want to hear Chess ‘Obsessive OCD? got you Have RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE CHE Sign Up: Prizes: Entry: Date: Sign Up: TOURNAMENTS SS tournament
OUSA Recreation Centre place and$50third place place,$75second $200 first $2 perperson 9th August OUSA Recreation Centre NEW! Sign Up: Prize: FreeEntry: Date: Newbies, pro’s, amateurs (andthe like) RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT Sign Up: Prizes: Entry: Date: forms ofintimidation. caddies will beaccepted as legitimate Rush Please note Course. gloves are at Laser Force Gold on their wonderful practising! This tournament will be held and Grab getthe argyle and visors RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE MINI GOLFTOURNAMENT Sign Up: Prize: Entry: Date: you’re infor thetimeofyour life. electronicstate equipment of the art renovated Laser Force venue. Using This tournament will be held at the newly RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE LASER TAG TOURNAMENT OUSA Recreation Centre place and$50third place place,$75second $200 first July21stStarts OUSA Recreation Centre place and$25third place $100 place, $50 second first $5 perperson 27th July OUSA Recreation Centre place and$25third place $100 place,$50second first $5 perperson 27th July reigning champ LinganKong. a mintgame plan and take on the tennis tourney. Bringalong your friends, are all welcome at this semesters table come in and see us 84 Albanycome inandseeus84 Street. online to www.ousa.org.nz/recreation/ or For more information or to register head and LanguageStudents. are limited to Otago Polytechnic, University Please note alltournaments/competitions Sign Up: Prizes: FreeEntry: Date: welcome. of registrations. All levels ofexperience tournament depend will on the number rights. *Theexact structure/style of the bragging flat the win and fish the from World Poker Series. Separate the sharks along to the campus equivalent of the P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face. Come RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE TEXAS HOLD-EMPOKERTOURNAMENT Sign Up: Prizes: FreeEntry: Date: OUSA Recreation Centre place and$50third place place,$75second $200 first 12th September OUSA Recreation Centre place and$50third place place,$75second $200 first 21st September Get ATaste -Recreation
57 EVENTS 58 EVENTS Get ATaste -Recreation 28 DAY CHALLENGE Where: Entry: Date: too. For classtimesseepg38. fun great They’re class! per $2 just for fitness class at Unipol Recreation Centre this busyexam period with agroup stress and stimulate your mind during Take a break from your studies! De- UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE $2 FTINESSCLASSES-EXAMSPECIAL Where: Entry: Date: see pg38and41 respectively. informationFor class times and further the monthofSeptember you choose. over classes fitness group 30 or 20 10, Choose a obtainable goal. Whether it is exercise habitsleadinginto exams. designed to help you develop good This UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE OTHER FUN EVENTS &FESTIVALS FUNEVENTS OTHER ins Fr Fun challengeis For Fitness Unipol Recreation Centre student ID) $2 perclass(with2014 tertiary 8th November Monday 13th October –Saturday Unipol Recreation Centre or $9casualentry Free for 28th September Monday 1stSeptember to Sunday Fitness For Fun members
everyone. somethingpolitical orspiritual – for social, cultural, religious, - sporting, campus on clubs 100+ the of any join Day invitingyou to meet, greet and During Orientation OUSAhosts Clubs RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE CLUBS DAY Where: Date: isrequired! experience withart crawl. Noprevious gallery city wideart trails, exhibitions, and a including art creative activity right across campus heaps ofFREE interactive funand There be will inthe arts. participate community from allinterests to actively oftheUniversitymembers ofOtago for Week is an opportunity OUSA Art OUSA WEEK ART food andquality beers! exciting developments around delicious an ever bigger festival this year with year was so successful we are hosting Otago and the wider South Island. Last is acelebration of our heritage here in Beer & Food FestivalThe Dunedin Craft OUSA Dunedin CraftBeerandF Where: Time: Date: around Otago University Otago around Various locations,mostly 28th July–1stAugust MCR-Union Hall, Otago University Link University MCR-Union Hall,Otago 10.00am -4.00pm Wednesday 9thJuly ood Festival vroe h ejy go fo and food drink. good enjoys who everyone up by topis aneventmusic. This Kiwi for backed food national finest the of their innovations alongside a selection together under one roof to showcase brewersand big small come Craft Where: Time: Date: of winter! people during theeveningthe middle in year’s event attracted more than 3000 an incredible increase in popularity: last for year their various clubs. Every sees home countries, as well as raising funds many cultures to provide food from their for groupsit has been an opportunity of 2007, since fixture annual an been has The OUSAInternational Food Festival cheap goodfood? Because, really, whothe hell doesn’t like those of things one to which you can’t possibly just object. are Festivals Food OUSA F International Where: Date : Union Lawn, Otago University Campus University Union Lawn,Otago 6.00pm -9.00pm Saturday 12July BarrStadium Forsyth Saturday 4thOctober ood Festival Where: Free*Entry: Date: this summer! fit get and fun have Centre, Recreation summer months. students a current with ID duringthe tertiary *for free are classes fitness All UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE CLASSES SUMMER-FREEFITNESS INTO SWING Where: Prizes: Entry: Date;: this nightgets crazy. quiz night featuring pizza!Buyer beware; Check. Come on down to our always successful bonding? Flat Check. Dinner? RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE QUIZ NIGHTFEAT. PIZZA
Unipol Recreation Centre Saturday Monday 10th November 2014 – Recreation Centre OUSA and $50third team $200 first team, $75 second team $3 perperson 22nd July 21st 2015 February Come down to Unipol Get ATaste -Recreation
59 EVENTS AWARDS AND GRANTS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
See what OUSA can reward you with for sporting, cultural or arts excellence. For nomination and application details pertaining to Blues and Golds or Grants visit www.ousa.org.nz/main/recreation/.
BLUES AND GOLDS Recreation Centre 5.00pm Friday, 1st OUSA RECREATION CENTRE August 2014. For more information email your Clubs Development Officer Every year OUSA presents the University ([email protected]). of Otago Blues and Golds Awards.
Dating back over 100 years (1908), OUSA GRANTS the Blues are the premier award for OUSA RECREATION CENTRE sporting excellence by students at Otago University. These awards also recognise OUSA has a fund set aside to assist exceptional contribution by those in affiliated clubs and individual students supporting roles. Awards presented with specific projects. The committee include Blues, Outstanding Contribution meets six times a year to allocate grants. to Sport, Sports Club of the Year, Maori Sportsperson of the Year and the highly Application forms are available from coveted Sportsman of the Year and OUSA Recreation Centre. Closing dates Sportswoman of the Year. for 2014 are 4pm on Thursday; 13th March, 17th April, 22nd May, 17th July, The Golds Awards established in 2002 14th August, and 2nd October. are the premier awards for artistic and cultural excellence by students at Otago Check out: http://www.ousa.org.nz/ University. These awards also recognise home/deals/grants/ exceptional contribution by those in supporting roles. Awards include Golds, Outstanding Contribution to the Arts and AWARDS & GRANTS & AWARDS Culture Award, Silver Service Award and Society of the Year for the most active society on campus.
If you know of someone who you think should be rewarded for their achievements and efforts then nominate them for an award!! Nominations close and must be received by OUSA
60 Get A Taste - Recreation SPORTS CLUBS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
The following are sports clubs which are available for OUSA and OPSA members to join. More information can be found on the website: http://www.ousa.org.nz/ events-and-recreation/clubs-and-courses/clubs-list/.
ARCHERY seen it on TV and want to know more, or OUSA RECREATION CENTRE are a complete newcomer to the sport, Otago AFL would love to hear from you! Contact: Robert Smith Email: [email protected] BADMINTON The OUSA Archery Club is a student run OUSA RECREATION CENTRE club whose name is self-explanatory. We run a beginners course each semester, Contact: Markus Ho range nights for experienced archers and Email: [email protected] we have all the necessary equipment. Web: http://www.facebook.com/ Email us for shooting times, beginners ocbadminton/ classes and any other enquiries. The Badminton Club provides a friendly environment for students, staff and the AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (AFL) general public around campus to share OUSA RECREATION CENTRE an interest in playing badminton. We also provide knowledge about the sport Contact: Michael Bruhan of badminton, a consistent practice Ph: 021-609-401 schedule for players to achieve a higher Email: [email protected] performance level, fun games and fair play. Our aim is to improve a player’s Our club is for everyone interested in health, fitness, badminton skills, and Aussie Rules (AFL). The club promotes reduce the risk of injury. the game through members watching televised professional AFL games together in a social environment, regular BASKETBALL - MEN kicking and fitness sessions, the playing OUSA RECREATION CENTRE of a season in spring, after rugby and soccer seasons have finished. Contact: Andrew Lee Ph: 027-379-9214
Massive opportunities exist for provincial Email: [email protected] CLUBS and national representation. Whether Web: https://www.facebook.com/ you have played the game before, have pages/Otago-University-Mens- Basketball-Club/91175862332
Get A Taste - Recreation 61 The Otago University Mens’ Basketball The OUCC runs weekend trips away Club competes in Dunedin’s premier during the beginning of the year up club basketball competition. We have until the Easter Break. During the four teams across three grades: Premier, Easter Break we go on a week-long trip competitive and social. We train twice to Murchison! The club caters for all a week and have games on Saturdays abilities, even if you have never been at the Edgar Centre from April through in a boat before! Weekly meetings are September. held at 1.30pm on Thursdays at OUSA Recreation Centre. Rolling sessions are at Moana Pool on Wednesdays 7.30am BASKETBALL - WOMEN - 9.00am. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Maddison Crawford CAPOEIRA Ph: 027-378-2847 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: [email protected] Contact: Kussi Hurtado Varsity Women’s Basketball Club Ph: 027-367-1566 competes in the local Dunedin Email: [email protected] competition at top level all the way Web: http://www.nzcapoeira.co.nz through to social teams. Capoeira is an Afro Brazilian martial art In 2013 we had five teams; three created by African slaves taken to Brazil. competitive, one social-competitive and It comprises of martial and acrobatic the other social. All teams finished the movements as well as music and dance. season in high positions. Today capoeira is practiced as a form of exercise, self-expression and self- Competitive teams train once or twice a defence. week at Unipol and all teams compete every Tuesday night at Edgar Centre from April through to September. New players CRICKET (UNIVERSITY GRANGE) of any skill level always welcome! Please OUSA RECREATION CENTRE feel free contact us for any information. Contact Sam Lewis Ph: 027-452-8996 CANOE (WHITE WATER) Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Web: http://www.ugcc.co.nz
Contact: Joe Hughes University Grange Cricket Club has a Ph: 027 349 5139 long and proud history of over 125 years
CLUBS Email: [email protected] of promoting and playing cricket with Web: https://www.facebook.com/ distinction in the region. The club has groups/theoucc/ produced a number of representative
62 Get A Taste - Recreation cricketers including Aaron Redmond; FOOTBALL (SOCCER) White Ferns Sarah Tsukigawa and OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Susie Bates, and NZU19 representative Michael Bracewell. Contact: Henry Flood Ph: 027-339-1897 Email: [email protected] DEBATING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE We provide the opportunity for students to play football (soccer) from Premier Contact: Paul Hunt grades down to more social grades Email: [email protected] or in the local football competition. So if [email protected] you’re interested in playing football, we Web: http://www.ouds.ousa.org.nz cater for all needs.
Established in 1888, OUDS is the longest serving University society. For HARRIERS/ATHLETICS 118 years our aim has remained the OUSA RECREATION CENTRE same: to provide a warm and welcoming forum to debate the issues facing New Contact: Jane Pali (Club Manager) Zealand and beyond. We run numerous Email: [email protected] other events throughout the year like Web: www.hillcity.org.nz the infamous Crate Debate. If you’re interested, get in touch - everyone is We are both a competitive and social welcome. club, catering for all types and speeds of runners. We meet every Wednesday 5pm outside OUSA Recreation Centre, DIVE 84 Albany Street, and Saturday 10am OUSA RECREATION CENTRE outside Hill City Club Rooms, Logan Park Drive for club runs. Contact: Thomas Handley Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.oudc.wordpress.com/ HOCKEY or https://www.facebook.com/ OUSA RECREATION CENTRE otagounidiveclub Contact: Joel Clarke (Secretary) Otago University Dive Club, meets every Ph: 021-127-8627 Thursday 4.00pm in our shed at OUSA Email: [email protected] Recreation Centre car park. Trips, free Web: www.ouhc.co.nz or gear hire for members, cheap tank fills, https://www.facebook.com/ discounts at Dive Otago. We are into groups/7698544686/
SCUBA & free diving, or just diving for CLUBS fun. Come along! OUHC is the most successful hockey club in Dunedin. We have teams for men and women of all abilities, from Premier
Get A Taste - Recreation 63 to Social. Our social calendar is also very KARATE - SHUKOKAI full! New players should come prepared OUSA RECREATION CENTRE for trials in early March. Contact: Shane Key Ph: 027-592-8843 JUDO Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Web: http://www.shukokai.co.nz
Contact: Christopher Larsen Shukokai stands for “way for all”. For Ph: 027-387-5784 those that want to learn and practice Email: [email protected] the art of Shukokai Karate.
Judo is a Japanese martial art developed from Ju Jitsu by removing the KAYAK RACING lethal techniques and using throwing OUSA RECREATION CENTRE techniques and ground fighting. It is an excellent sport, means of self-defence Email: [email protected] and fitness/ exercise program. Training Web: http://krc.ousa.org.nz is on Tuesday nights 7:30pm - 9pm in or Search for ‘OUSA KRC’ the old P.E. gym on Cumberland St. or https://www.facebook.com/ groups/101445169894508/
KARATE - OKINAWAN GOJU RYU OUSA KRC is a sports club for sprint OUSA RECREATION CENTRE (K1/K2/K4) and marathon distance kayakers, multisport paddlers and surf Contact: Mike Gill skiers. We cater to all abilities - from Email: [email protected] those simply looking for a fun way to Web: http://www.karate.org.nz/ keep in shape and explore Otago, to dojos/otago or https://www. those who want to race at a national facebook.com/pages/ level. Otago-University-Goju-Ryu- Karate/290070087769983 NETBALL A member of the International Okinawan OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Goju Ryu Federation, and its New Zealand organisation. This traditional karate Contact: Janine Hayward (Treasurer) style emphasises self-defence, fitness Ph: (03) 479-8666 and martial arts, over sports. Instructors Email: [email protected] are senior dan grades (black belts) who Web: http://www.universityalbion. have been training internationally for wordpress.com
CLUBS over 25 years. Beginners are welcome to training anytime! University Albion Netball club enters teams of all levels in the Saturday netball
64 Get A Taste - Recreation competition at Edgar Stadium. From more. We run classes every week for premiere grade teams, to competitive beginners and advanced with schedules senior grade teams, to social teams, we posted on our Facebook page. can cater for you! For further information watch the OUSA Recreation Centre noticeboard in February/March for trial OTAGO ULTIMATE CLUB dates. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Gabe Vilgalys NETBALL OFFICIALS Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Web: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/Otago.Ultimate.Club/ Contact: Kirsty Thwaites Email: [email protected] 5.00pm Tuesday and 2.00pm on Sunday. Meet on Logan Park, opposite Attention all Netball Enthusiasts: we are Teachers College, heading towards a bunch of Netball umpires of all levels Unipol. Bring light and dark t-shirts. - new and experienced, young and old. Come join the fun of Ultimate. We wish to invite anyone else to take up the sport of netball umpiring or even bench officiating - enjoy your Saturdays RENAISSANCE RAPIER with us! OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Angus Dingwall OUSA DANCE ASSOCIATION Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Explore the noble art of rapier fencing Contact: Katarina Schwarz (Vice-President) as practised in Renaissance Europe. Ph: 022-613-0937 Learn about footwork; guard positions; Email: Otago-dance-association@hotmail. thrusting, parrying and riposting com with the rapier; and use of offhand Web: http://www.facebook.com/ devices such as dagger, baton, and otagodanceassociation cloak. Renaissance rapier is safe, fun, challenging, and very rewarding. Otago Dance Association is a student organisation that provides opportunity within campus for students to be a part of ROWING a dance community, and showcase their OUSA RECREATION CENTRE talents with peers and in performances. ODA nurtures and encourages culture, Contact: Glen Sinclair
offering dance styles that suit a large Ph: 027-476-9377 CLUBS variety of students and their passions. Email: [email protected] Dance styles include: Hip-hop, jazz, Web: http://www.ourc.org.nz contemporary, ballet, tap, salsa and
Get A Taste - Recreation 65 For beginners and experts. A fantastic Thursday at 6pm, and play on Saturday. facility, one of the best in the country Also, get the chance to represent Otago with high class boats, indoor rowing in the South Island rep competition, and tank, 16 of the latest rowing machines. NZ University side against International Only a ten minute walk from the teams! University. Sign up at Clubs Day to race at the NZ University Rowing Champs. SEISHINKAN OUSA RECREATION CENTRE RUGBY FOOTBALL OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Contact: Aleksis Kavalieris Ph: 027-817-9455 Contact: Trevor Turner (Club Captain) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.seishinkan.info/ Web: http://www.ourfc.co.nz Seishinkan Iaijutsu (sword fighting) Your University rugby club that caters for is a traditional Japanese school. It is rugby players (male and female) of all oriented around life skills, such as abilities in various grades of local rugby. peaceful negotiation. To avoid conflict The club has a student environment, - developed from martial arts rather 124 years of history, 44 All Blacks, Black than solely on fighting skills. To defend Ferns and numerous other national yourself you first need to think clearly in representatives to its credit. a tense situation. Trainings are 5-7pm (venue TBD). Wear comfortable clothing Our home ground and our clubrooms which is easy to move in. No experience are at the newly developed complex at necessary. Weapons provided. the redeveloped University Oval (also used as a cricket test venue) which is only a five minute walk from campus. SMALLBORE RIFLE SHOOTING Training nights are Monday – Thursday. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Peter McCallum RUGBY LEAGUE Ph: (03) 455-1829 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: peter.mccallum@healthotago. co.nz Contact: Dexter Buchanan Email: [email protected] bucde598@ Smallbore target shooting is an student.otago.ac.nz or opportunity to test your eyesight and Facebook: Otago University Rugby powers of concentration, all instruction League Club and equipment is provided. We shoot on Monday nights between March and
CLUBS Play rugby league in the Otago September at a specialist indoor range. Competition! Training Tuesday and
66 Get A Taste - Recreation Snow Sports Club SQUASH OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Kim MacKay-Wallace Contact: Tom Telford (President) Ph: 027 722 7866 Ph: 027-825-0923 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Web: http://www.unisquash.net theoufsc or https://www.facebook.com/ unisquash Otago Uni Snow Sports Club (OUSSC) is the latest evolution of the old Alpine Otago University Squash Racquet’s club Sports Club (OUASC). So now the club is THE place to be!! Not only is squash is for surfers and skaters along with the the world’s healthiest sport, Otago Uni usual skiers and snowboarders. OUSSC Squash Club has been voted best club provides an awesome environment for on campus 2006 and NZ Squash Club social and sporting events with like- of the Year. minded boarders, skiers, surfers and skaters! We are a student run club with many beginners starting each year, and we also cater to high level players as well. SPEARFISHING AND HUNTING CLUB Come down to club night on Fridays OUSA RECREATION CENTRE from 6pm to have a go, meet fellow squashies and have an awesome time. Contact: K’an Lees Email: [email protected] Web: www.ossahc.org.nz or https:// SWORDS (FENCING) www.facebook.com/groups/ OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OSSAHC/ Contact: Joel Zimmerman OSSAHC Aims & Objectives: Ph: 022-345-2701 1. To provide unique, new, and innovative Email: [email protected] ways for students to participate in the outdoor life of Dunedin, and surrounds. Do you have a fetish for fighting with long, sharp metal objects? Try fencing! 2. To build a diverse community We are a fun club with lots of support for of Dunedin students committed to anyone who wants to compete seriously, strengthening progressive spearfishing or just come along and play. All levels and hunting/gathering. and abilities are welcome. Training nights are 7.00pm - 10.00pm Tuesday 3. To advance the ethos of kaitiakitaka and 2.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday in the
(stewardship) and preserve the majesty Activities Hall at the OUSA Recreation CLUBS of our lands and waters. Centre.
Get A Taste - Recreation 67 TAEKWON-DO (ITFNZ) WATERPOLO OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Nadia de Koster (President) Contact: Bryn Thompson Ph: 027-390-0950 Ph: 021-178-1615 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.outkd.org.nz or Web: Facebook: Otago Uni Social Facebook: Otago University ITF WaterPolo (Group) TaeKwon-Do Club Social League: This mixed league is This is the original style of the Korean open to all levels of players - including martial art Taekwon-Do. We regularly beginners! Played on a weeknight at attend camps, seminars, tournaments Moana Pool, you can either enter a and social events. We cater to all levels whole team or be placed in a team. and beginners are always welcome. First two weeks free!
TRAMPING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Luke Gardener Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.outc.org.nz
OUTC is one of the largest and most active Clubs on campus. We are into all types of outdoor activities from tramping, mountaineering, rock climbing to mountain biking, aquanauting and general fun. We also organise heaps of awesome social activities like Happy Hour, slideshows, and our famous Bushball. Our meetings are held on School of Tuesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm, and Fridays Physiotherapy 12.30pm - 1.30pm in the Otago Room at OUSA Recreation Centre, everyone Clinics welcome. Great King Street, Unipol Gym [email protected]
Staff and student discounted rates
CLUBS
68 Get A Taste - Recreation SOCIETIES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
The following are societies which are available for OUSA and OPSA members to join. They operate from the OUSA Recreation Centre.
100 Percent Otago AFROTAGO OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Abe Hyde Contact: Kim Aperloo (President) Ph: 027-3802-423 Ph: 027-369-6525 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.100percent.org.nz Web: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/afrotago/ 100Percent Otago is a club that works to help support the charity 100Percent. We This club has a supportive environment promote the idea of monetising time and in which all people who originate from and talent to raise money to alleviate Africa, or who are interested in Africa poverty and global social injustices. To are welcome. We meet regularly, do fun get involved with the cause, email us to activities together, play soccer, dance find out about events or sign up tobe and raise funds for African charities! a 100Percent volunteer on the website. We have loads of fun events planned throughout the year. Come along and enjoy! ACT OUSA RECREATION CENTRE AIESEC Dunedin Contact: Bevan Smith OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: otago.vicepresident@ actoncampus.org.nz Contact: Sinead Logan Web: http://www.actoncampus.org.nz Ph: 021-067-0797 Email: [email protected] ACT on campus promotes freedom, Web: http://www.aiesec.org.nz choice and personal responsibility on universities and high school’s around AIESEC is the world’s largest youth- the country. driven not for profit network of young professionals. Our exchange programmes engage over 20,000
young people across 110 countries and CLUBS territories. In addition, our leadership programmes develop over 60,000
Get A Taste - Recreation 69 students in 2100 universities. Visit www. fun! We work on projects and events aiesec.org.nz to find out more about our to meet the needs of our members programmes and opportunities. and welcome your suggestions! For example, at the moment we are working on the production of our new student Amnesty International archaeology journal, Origin. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE If you have any questions, would like Contact: Shamini Mahaderan to join the UOAS or would like to get Ph: 021-260-1549 involved as a volunteer on one of the Email: [email protected] UOAS committees. Web: http://www.amnesty.org.nz
Do you care about human rights? Would Bahai Society you like to make a difference? Then OUSA RECREATION CENTRE join Amnesty Otago Students Society and fight for human rights! Amnesty Contact: Aqilah Imtiaz (President) campaigns against violations of rights, Ph: 021-0298-7603 including imprisonment for beliefs or Email: [email protected] identity, torture and killings. We are the Web: http://www.facebook.com/oubs campus group that raises awareness of these issues. Purpose: Promote the oneness of mankind by embracing all students regardless of their race, religion, Anthropology Society background or age. The club caters to OUSA RECREATION CENTRE social, spiritual, intellectual and moral development. The Society has many Contact: Fran Allen members from varying backgrounds; Email: [email protected] most of whom are not Bahia’s but share Web: http://www.facebook.com/ in its ideals. groups/3393145327/
The UOAS is a society set up primarily Brewers Association to provide support for students OUSA RECREATION CENTRE interested in anthropology and related fields (including but not limited to Contact: Jaz Morris Gender, Sociology, Bio-anthropology Ph: 027-406-9173 and Archaeology). We provide an Email: [email protected] avenue for financial support and Web: https://www.facebook.com/ offer opportunities for participation in groups/151374415007045/ anthropological excursions, field trips,
CLUBS training, workshops, social activities and We are a new club on campus for conferences to develop skills and have all those interested in homebrewing
70 Get A Taste - Recreation beer and wine, and sampling NZ and Cantores Choir international craft beer. We have OUSA RECREATION CENTRE plenty of brewing equipment available thanks to a generous grant from OUSA. Contact: Dom Peyroux Members also get discounts at the Ph: 022-037-3887 Malthouse, Dunedin’s best source of Email: [email protected] brewing equipment, grains and hops. Web: http://www.cantoreschoir.org We invite you to come along to our brew meetings and sign up to our facebook Enjoy singing? International travel? page. Or are you an undiscovered bathroom singing star? Cantores sings for a wide variety of events. Music includes: Brunei Students Assn kiwi, pacific, pop, opera and choral OUSA RECREATION CENTRE masterpieces. And we have a great social calendar too! Contact: Caroline Shie Ph: 021-079-2533 International students are welcome and Email: [email protected] credits can be earned on exchange. Web: www.instagram.com/bsanzig Practices Thursdays, 5.40 at 7.30pm at Clubs and Socs, level 1 practice room. The Brunei Students Association is No audition needed and no cost to join. a close-knit community of Bruneian Other Contacts: Kylie: 027-471-0225 & students, mostly based in Dunedin. Dean: 022-306-6893 While we greatly ensure that all is well with our members, we also aim to bring Sing, meet new friends and see the real a taste of our rich culture, heritage and NZ with us on our travels! absolutely delicious cuisine to Aoteoroa. Feel free to have a chat with us; we don’t swallow whole! ;) CathSoc OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Cancer Core Contact: Lucy Watt OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wix.com/cathsoc/ Contact: Katy Atkinson dunedin or https://www.facebook. Email: [email protected] com/groups/cathsocdunedin/
CathSOC is the local Catholic tertiary students association. We are a diverse group which promotes social and
spiritual nourishment of the Universities CLUBS catholic community. Retreats, pizza nights, musical groups and choir,
Get A Taste - Recreation 71 discussion groups, \’best buddies\’ and strategies; to break the cycle of poverty coffee nights are all on offer, as well in New Zealand. as regularly enriching the Sunday 7pm mass at the Holy Name parish. We are also found on facebook. All are most Dietetic Students’ Association welcome! OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Sylvia Pyatt (President) Chinese Students Assn Ph: 027-370-2965 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Sasha Cheng We provide support and fun for the Ph: 027-215-2182 Otago Dietetics students. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/ Dunedin Australasian Union of Jewish groups/432681186816571/ Students (DAUJS) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE The Otago University Chinese Students Association is centred around sharing Contact: Amy Smith our rich Chinese culture with the Email: [email protected] students of the University of Otago. We or [email protected] welcome students from all backgrounds Web: www.aujs.com.au to be a part of this experience (Find us on Facebook: Otago University Chinese DAUJS is the Dunedin branch of the Students’ Association) Australasia wide AUJS. We aim to provide a place for Jewish students studying at Otago University to connect with their Choose Kids Jewish identity. We welcome all new OUSA RECREATION CENTRE comers and encourage all members to be in touch, even just to say hi. Email: [email protected] Web: www.choosekids.co.nz Dunedin Chinese Methodist Youth We hope to support vulnerable children Fellowship in New Zealand through education OUSA RECREATION CENTRE and advocacy, and by providing a link between students and community Contact: Loo Zia Yew organisations who are doing a great job Ph: 021-232-1284 looking after kiwi kids. Our initiatives Email: [email protected] will address both immediate demands CLUBS Web: http://www.cmcnz.org.nz/dcmc/ of children in poverty as well as or https://www.facebook.com/ working towards long term preventative groups/157654324292855/
72 Get A Taste - Recreation We are a vibrant, youthful fellowship We aim to make all feel welcome and with a passion for Jesus Christ and a comfortable here in Dunedin. Come join vision to equip students through prayers, us! We are one of the largest and most Youth group and merry activities, a active clubs on campus! loving community of believers where our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds. Meet us on every Sunday Fire and Circus Club morning 10.30am at 500 Great King OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Street. Contact: Miguel Nitis Email: [email protected] Dunedin Overseas Christian Web: Facebook: The Dunedin Fire and Fellowship Circus Club OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Interested in circus? Ever wanted to Contact: Abbie Lynch juggle, hula, or ride a unicycle? Even Ph: 021-023-45671 all at once! We offer a range of circus Email: [email protected] arts from, juggling hula and poi, to Web: www.tscf.org.nz/your_campus/ adagio, stilt walking and unicycle. Feel dunedin_overseas_christian_ comfortable to play and learn in fun fellowhip social environment, and build your confidence preforming circus arts. Then The Overseas Christian Fellowship we welcome you to our fire nights, where is a student led interdenominational you can practice your new tricks on fire! community of students from all around We welcome all from beginners to pro, the world who have a passion for no need to buy toys, we offer a wide God’s work, word and people. We meet range of circus and fire equipment. regularly to learn from God’s word, and to reach out to others. All are welcome! We meet in Room 6 at the OUSA Recration French Chat (Le Café Francais) Centre every Thursday from 7pm - 9pm. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Anna Welch Fiji Club Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE French chat group.
Contact: Shaleen Nandan Email: [email protected] German Potluck Collective Web: https://www.facebook.com/ OUSA RECREATION CENTRE groups/314412228610423/
Contact: Tama Braithwaite-Westoby CLUBS We are a home away from home, giving Email: [email protected] you a glimpse of our multicultural Fiji.
Get A Taste - Recreation 73 Geological Society all students- We have a weekly gathering OUSA RECREATION CENTRE with meal on Sundays at 5pm at the OUSA Recreation Centre (room 2). Contact: Chirstian Stenvall Ph: 021-081-49925 E-mail: [email protected] Hong Kong Students Web: www.facebook.com/groups/ OUSA RECREATION CENTRE osgeolsoc/ Contact: Audrey Tse We organise social events for the Otago Ph: 021-421-107 student population who cares to learn Email: [email protected] more about the regional geology of Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Otago and nearby areas. groups/OUHKSA2013/
A student association not only limited GLI-C e-nitiatives to people from Hong Kong, with over OUSA RECREATION CENTRE 200 members each year. Almost every month, we provide alcoholic and non- Contact: Amy Bennetts alcoholic events and opportunities for Email: [email protected] students of all backgrounds. Not to mention, discounts from a variety of GLI campus is an international and stores, restaurants and cafes. national group of university students committed to the promotion of values - based and ethical leadership. We Indian Student Assn meet about once a month for ethical OUSA RECREATION CENTRE workshops and other sports or social activities aimed at offering more ethical Contact: Pardeep Singh and values-based leadership. Ph: 021-033-5502 Email: [email protected] Web: www.isaotago.com or Hare Krishna https://www.facebook.com/i OUSA RECREATION CENTRE saotagouni
Contact: JMa - Jane Beecroft Ph: 027-490-1369 The Indian Students Association is a Email: [email protected] diverse social club that joins to celebrate the vibrant culture of India, including All welcome - We serve nutritious food, arts and cinema. Join us for meals and offer guidance and spiritual socials, concerts, sports, cooking, UMAT
CLUBS education. We teach Bhakti yoga and coaching, our annual cultural night at Meditation - We aim to provide a friendly the Regent Theatre and much more. safe environment and meeting place for
74 Get A Taste - Recreation Indonesian Community Assn Iraqi Students Association OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Joanne Widjaja Contact: Zaid Dohan Email: [email protected] Ph: 021-050-9975 Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Email: [email protected] groups/241028559319594/ Culture, food, history and activities. If it The Indonesian Community Association can involve Iraq we will involve Iraq. We (ICA) is a tight-knit group of Indonesians are a club who wish to share and bring living in Dunedin. We welcome, the best of Iraqi culture back to NZ. and would like to get to know, other Indonesians living here. No matter what your passport is, if you feel that you Jack Frost Morris Dancing are the least bit Indonesian, either by OUSA RECREATION CENTRE ancestry, or if you speak the language, or if you are simply interested to get to Contact: Ana Clarke know the Indonesian community here, Ph: 027-206-7965 please do contact us, we’d be glad to Email: jack.frost.morris@googlegroups. get in touch with you! com Web: http://sites.google.com/site/ jackfrostmorris/ International Socialists OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Learn entertaining, energetic and rowdy English dances! Whack your Contact: Andrew Tait fellow dancers with sticks!! Absolutely Ph: 022-473-0502 NO hanky dances!!! Join the world’s Email: [email protected] southernmost performing Morris side Web: www.iso.org.nz - new members always welcome. No experience required, but sense of Philosophers only interpret the world humour essential. - the point is to change it! We are Dunedin’s most active left-wing group. If you’re sick of sexism, racism, war, and Japan Club poverty don’t despair - join the struggle, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE study the world, fight for real change. Contact: Avis Kao Email: [email protected] Iranian Students’ Association Web: www.otagojapan. com or OUSA RECREATION CENTRE www.facebook.com/
groups/384812558329193/ CLUBS Contact: Marzieh Jahanbazi Email: [email protected] OUJA (Otago University Japanese
Get A Taste - Recreation 75 Association) is for anyone who is If you are interested, please feel free to interested in Japan, Japanese culture, contact the current dictator. and its language.
Malaysian Students Assn JCAL (Japan Culture and Language) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Contact: Nicole Kwan Contact: Blake Turnbull Ph: 022-173-1621 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/groups/ Web: http://www.omsa.org.nz or JCALNZ www.facebook.com/groups/ omsaotago/ JCAL is a society focused on learning about Japanese Culture and Language The Otago Malaysian Students’ through hands on experience right Association, or fondly known as OMSA, here in NZ! We aim to provide events, is a vibrant multicultural student society entertainment & opportunities for which aims to cater for the interests and anyone who is interested in Japan to wellbeing of Malaysian students. OMSA participate & learn through experience. is also open for everyone, regardless Come along to improve your Japanese of nationality, to join and be part of language, deepen your cultural this student-led organisation. Join us knowledge, make new friends, and enjoy as we promote Malaysia’s diverse, the awesome experiences of Japan, yet unique culture, sports and not right here in NZ! forgetting Malaysia’s awesome food and delicacies.
Killing as Organised Sport (KAOS) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Medical Students Assn OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Contact: Colleen Bayliss Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.otago.kaos.org.nz Web: oumsa.otago.ac.nz
Here is a quick rundown of KAOS Otago; OUMSA is the University’s Medical A game of espionage and assassination, Students Association. Since 1890, we a chance for a mob of people to dress- have been working closely with national up and blatter each other to death with organisations to provide support, something soft, a reason for owning advocacy and social opportunities for an arsenal of NERF weaponry and an those studying Medicine through the
CLUBS opportunity to confuse the general University of Otago. public, just for the fun of it.
76 Get A Taste - Recreation Meditation Club NORML Dunedin OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Jiivan Contact: Abe Gray (Smokesperson) Ph: 027-635-3414 or (03) 552-0818 Ph: 021-232-0820 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.otagonorml.com The Meditation Club offers an introductory course for students by Our club is the Dunedin branch of the trained teachers. The classes include National Organization for the Reform of yoga, relaxation techniques, tuition and Marijuana Laws. Our aim is to promote practice on meditation. the legalisation of cannabis in New Classes are free for students, and go for Zealand as well as to connect cannabis duration of 2 hours. Contact Jiivan for enthusiasts with each other and to further details, classes and times. provide information to the public about cannabis and cannabis use.
Muslim Students Assn OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Omani Students’ Association OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Contact: Mohsin Chaudhry Ph: 021-065-1516 Contact:Mahmood Alghusaini E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.otagomusa.org or https://www.facebook.com/ groups/61534462785/ Organisation for Global Nonviolent Action (OGNA) For all Muslim students on campus and OUSA RECREATION CENTRE people interested in Islam. We organise a number of events each year, including Email: [email protected] South Island Muslim camps, sports Twitter: @OgnaNz tournaments, and Islam Awareness Week. The Organisation for Global Nonviolent Action (OGNA) is a student activist For more info, please contact us directly group set up in Dunedin that organises, on 022 islam 2 u, come and talk to us promotes and informs about nonviolent at AlHuda Mosque on 21 Clyde Street action. We set up the annual World (ph: 03 477 1838), or visit our website, Peace Day in 2012 and we have lead otagomusa.org protests over a number of issues. We have weekly meetings where we
organise actions, watch films and CLUBS discuss the issues that matter.
Get A Taste - Recreation 77 Otago Campus Christians Otago University “GO” Club OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Samuel PAU Su Sern Contact: Stewart Stevens Ph: 021-880-576 Ph: 021-027-53862 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.otagocampuschristians.org GO (Wei Qi in China and Baduk in Korea) This club is based on Christian Faith is one of the world’s oldest games. The and as Christians our faith needs to OU Go Club was founded in 1976, and be strengthened day by day. The club has produced three NZ Champions. offers the experience of the Christian There are lessons for beginners at the community life, such as Christian start of each year and the club runs gatherings, Bible studies, singing hymns events for all levels throughout the year. and praising God, etc.
OUPERSADA Otago Filipino Student Association OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: [email protected] Contact: Ivor Malanay Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Email: [email protected] oupersada. Web: www.facebook.com/ persatuansiswasiswidunedin? groups/1414752512097761 fref=ts
OUPERSADA is an organisation Otago Student Animal Legal Defence established for Malaysian students Fund who are sponsored by government OUSA RECREATION CENTRE bodies in Malaysia (Public Service Department of Malaysia and MARA) Contact: Dusty Pearson and Petronas to study in the University Email: [email protected] of Otago. Besides being a medium of Web: https://www.facebook.com/ communication between the students Otago-Student-Animal-Legal- and the government, OUPERSADA acts Defence-Fund as an association for the students to spend relaxed time together and carry A group dedicated to protecting the out some healthy activities after all lives and advancing the interests of the hectic schedules studying in the animals through the legal system. As university. a law student group, our primary goal
CLUBS is to educate others about the laws and issues that affect animals, and to promote positive change.
78 Get A Taste - Recreation OUSA Languages and Cultures Society pharmacy, physiotherapy, medical OUSA RECREATION CENTRE laboratory science and nursing. Membership is also open to all students Contact: Peter Barton passionate about pacific health issues. Email: [email protected]
Otago University Postgraduate P3 Foundation on Campus Society (OUPS) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Ben Abraham Contact: Amanda Valois Ph: 027-656-5100 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Web: www.p3foundation.org groups/oupsevents/
Our mission is to educate young Otago University Postgraduate Society people on what extreme poverty is, and (OUPS) was established to build a empower them to take a stand in ending cohesive postgrad community at Otago. poverty in the Asia – Pacific region within Our primary objective is to stimulate this generation. Our volunteers run a social and intellectual contact among number of programmes and campaigns postgrads by organising and supporting throughout the year to help us achieve social and academic events. this mission while having loads of fun and gaining leadership experience and knowledge of international Raja Yoga development. Looking forward to OUSA RECREATION CENTRE hearing from you. Contact: Mary Butler Ph: 022-0713-796 Pacific Island Health Professional Email: [email protected] Students Assn OUSA RECREATION CENTRE The Raja Yoga Club offers students a spiritual practice, based on inner Contact: Peter Sese Avau experience through meditation. This Email: [email protected] simple system called Sahaj Marg or Web: www.facebook.com/pihpsa.exec.3 Natural Path is heard based and allows us to explore an inner universe that has no beginning and no end. PIHPSA provides mentoring, support and networking opportunities for Pacific It provides an opportunity to change patterns of behaviour from complex to
Island students and staff in health CLUBS professional courses; including but simple and to find true happiness and not restricted to: medicine, dentistry, love from within.
Get A Taste - Recreation 79 People from all backgrounds, cultures Email: [email protected] and faiths around the world, benefit by Email: [email protected] practicing this modern form of raja yoga Web: www.sathyasai.org.nz daily, finding that it brings balance and peace of mind.Sahaj Marg promotes To awaken in youth the awareness of spiritual values and ethical living in the inherent divinity within and to live our ever complx world and encourages in that awareness by developing their brotherhood and harmony for all of character through the practise of the mankind. basic principles of Truth, Right- Conduct, Peace, Non-Violence and Love as set by We are available for students to start Sathya Sai Baba. Devotional Singing the meditation at any time. Courses will 7.15pm Thursdays, room 5 Clubs and also be run at various times throughout Societies building. Service activities tbc. the year. We welcome you to join our group.Ongoing support is offered free of charge to willing seekers, 18 years and Samoan Students Assn over. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Sylvia Nikolaison(Secretary) Roleplaying Society Ph: 022-326-7174 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: [email protected] Web: www.facebook.com/officialOSSA Contact: Helen Jones-Rippery Email : [email protected] Our society is founded upon God. We Web: sites.google.com/site/otagouni. will carry out our aim with a strong roleplayers/ foundation of Christian values. We provide a friendly, family-orientated OURS is the club for people who enjoy atmosphere for fellowship amongst the hobbies of role-playing (both persons whom are themselves of tabletop and live action), boardgaming, Samoan heritage or are interested in wargaming and collectible card games. the Samoan culture and traditions. We If you enjoy any of these activities, provide the opportunity to share and become one of OURS now! enhance learning and development of skills academically and encourage students in their studies. We will also Sai Youths offer activities involving sports, creative OUSA RECREATION CENTRE arts and other forms of recreation that are culturally specific to Samoan people. Contact: Shika Das Ph: 021-0284-9942 Email: [email protected]
CLUBS
Contact: Nethran Pathmathan Ph: 021-231-4536
80 Get A Taste - Recreation Saudi Student Club cauldron include: paintball or laserstrike OUSA RECREATION CENTRE sessions (some will remember the epic physics v. chemistry showdown), Contact: Mohammed Al Saif (President) a tutor/mentor referring system, Ph: 022-088-4390 competitions, waterfights, monthly TED- E-mail: [email protected] styled conferences, etc. Bring us your delicious ideas! And we will do our best We are a group of students who believe to make them a reality. FOR SCIENCE !! all humans are created equal, in being kind and just with one another and to always keep learning new things. We Shamanic Circle aim to share the unique Arabian culture OUSA RECREATION CENTRE and traditions within the Dunedin community and provide support for Contact : Howard Elder (Facilitator) Saudi students here in Dunedin. All are Ph: 473-9225 welcome!!! Email: [email protected]
The Shamanic Circle meets around Science Community of Otago (SciCo) candle-lit sacred space. We participate OUSA RECREATION CENTRE in shamanic journey and share our thoughts and experience. The Circle Contact: Rachael Davidson enables personal spiritual connection, Ph: 022-072-2400 healing and growth. This brings Email: [email protected] meaning, purpose and empowerment Web: Blog:http:// into our lives. sciencecommunityotago.com or Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/ScienceCommunityOtago Singapore Club OUSA RECREATION CENTRE SciCO: Science. Cool people. Events. Competitions. Support. Deals. And Contact: Rachel Yzelman yes, it is pronounced “psycho”. http:// Ph: 022-155-1257 sciencecommunityotago.com/sign-up/ Email: otagosingaporeclub@gmail. First years, postgrads, appscis and com vagabonds all welcome. Web: http://www.thesingaporeclub. Just a cool bunch of people who want webs.com or www.facebook.com/ to get together and hang out regardless groups/otagosingaporeclub/ of inter-departmental divisions!!!! But really, it’s just that. Our vision We seek to promote strong bonds is a more inter-connected science between Singaporeans away from
community within Otago. We want to home and to bring our culture to CLUBS provide awesome social events, such the community. Social activities are as sciencey quiz nights and of course a organised throughout the year. All are dashing ball. Also bubbling in the ideas welcome.
Get A Taste - Recreation 81 Society of Atheists, Rationalists, and coordinates and organises cultural, Skeptics (SARS) educational, competition, sporting and OUSA RECREATION CENTRE social activities throughout the year. Members receive such benefits as Contact: Akash Kota discounted entry to all social events and Ph: 021-061-8875 discounts from businesses throughout Email: [email protected] town. Memberships are available Web: https://www.facebook.com/ throughout the year from the SOULS groups/44927776416/ office.
“Enjoy the company of like-minded people? Just curious about how us god- Sri Lankan Students Association denying heathens have morals? Ever OUSA RECREATION CENTRE wondered why you might be holding onto particular beliefs? Contact: Tharini Nanayakkara Ph: 021-044-0582 SARS is dedicated to advancing rational, Email: [email protected] scientific thought and challenging Web: www.slsa.org.nz outdated concepts of religion and pseudo-science. We facilitate debates Sri Lanka has a bit of everything, from and discussions to propagate reason exciting culture, surroundings and and critical thinking. And we aim to meet climate, to beautiful beaches and monthly where we discuss stimulating historic ruins. To top it off people are concepts, current events, and anything simply awesome. So join SLSA to let us else that holds our interest. Check us take you on a journey of a lifetime. out and join our facebook page to keep up with our events and engage in online blasphemy! Student Christian Movement OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Society of Otago University Law Contact: Nicholas Haslam or Students Inc John Graveston OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Ph: 027-372-2692 or 207-756-2446 Email: [email protected], or Contact: James Lansdown [email protected] Ph: 027-295-5450 Web: www.scm.org.nz or Email : [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ Web: http://www.souls.co.nz groups/266196598174/
SOULS is a student elected body SCM Rendezvous is an ecumenical responsible for promoting the interests group which meets regularly to pray
CLUBS of Otago University Law Students within together, discus theology, politics and the law faculty and NZLSA. SOULS life, and endeavours to take action on
82 Get A Taste - Recreation justice related to issues by running film Tibet. We also run Qigong classes by screenings, fundraising for charities, koha entry! taking part in dialogues and raising awareness of important issues. While we have strong links to Knox Presbyterian Students for Christ and All Saints’ Anglican Churches in OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Dunedin, we warmly welcome students from all backgrounds. This is the Web: http://www.evergreen-ch.org Otago branch of the Student Christian Movement Aotearoa (SCMA). Students for Environmental Action (SEA) Student Life OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Contact: Lydia Metcalf , Sonja Urban, & Contact: Jordan Grimmer Jason Wieblitz Ph: 027-492-6169 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.seaotago.ousa.org.nz Web: http://www.studentlife.org.nz/ or https://www.facebook.com/ groups/SEAotago/ Student Life - On the journey towards Jesus. Student Life is a motivated and Care about the planet? Join the fun group of people. We are a non- environmental club on campus! We denominational Christian group on have weekly meetings where we have campus who has the goal of giving a speaker, show short films, enjoy every student at least one chance whilst good food or plan our own projects and at uni to hear a simple message about events. From the Organic Fest to tree Jesus in a relevant way. planting weekends to national events, there’s always something to do!
Students For A Free Tibet Our postal address is: C/- OUSA, PO Box OUSA RECREATION CENTRE 1436, Dunedin 9054.
Contact: Dan Benson-Gulu Ph: 022-312-1439 Email: [email protected]
STUDENTS for a FREE TIBET (SFT) New Zealand / Aotearoa is a network of
people interested in human rights and CLUBS non-violent direct action, endorsing peaceful resolve and autonomy for
Get A Taste - Recreation 83 Taiwanese Students Assn a minor understanding of theatresports OUSA RECREATION CENTRE techniques rather than total beginners.
Contact: John Lai Ph: 021-026-80639 Tongan Students Assn Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Web: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/outsa2013 Contact: Vaiolingi Foliaki Email: [email protected] We are a club dedicated to providing Ph: 021-164-1671 events and places for people to hang out while promoting the culture of Taiwan. To provide and facilitate an interactive and supportive environment for Tongan students in Otago, that affirms their Thai Society cultural identity. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE
Contact: Siripong Kanokruangrong uniQ Ph: 021-260-6377 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Email: [email protected] Contact: Uni Q Collective Established by Thai, the Thai Society Email: [email protected] seeks to bring together Thai people Web: www.uniq.ousa.org.nz currently in Dunedin. The club promotes Email: [email protected] Thailand culture, food and language. So come and be part of us!!! Exciting UniQ Otago provides a social support events and fun can be found. service designed to meet the needs of Dunedin-based queer and questioning students. We provide safe, queer Theatresports friendly spaces and regular social OUSA RECREATION CENTRE events. We run these events through a group collective and are always looking Contact: Trubie Smith for more help! Ph: 027-7762-906 Email: [email protected] To find out more email the address above or contact OUSA’s Queer Support Self-explanatory. We get together and Coordinator. [email protected] play theatresports (improv to all you Americans). Every now and then we get motivated enough to put on a show.
CLUBS The club is mostly just about good times with funny people. We are mainly focussed on people who at least have
84 Get A Taste - Recreation United Nations Society to study the bible, pray and fellowship OUSA RECREATION CENTRE together.
Contact Mike Peebles Ph: 027-283-4345 Young Labour Email: [email protected] OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Web: http://unyouth.org.nz/ or https://www.facebook.com/ Contact: Karen Heine UNYouthOtago Email: [email protected]
UN Youth Otago is the OUSA affiliated Young Labour is the youth wing of branch of the United Nations Youth the New Zealand Labour Party. If Association of New Zealand, or UN you’re someone who cares about your Youth New Zealand. If you are a country, the people in it, and want passionate global citizen, care about to make a positive difference, get in international issues, or just enjoy having touch. We get involved in local and a good time and meeting new friends, national campaigns, campus activism, then this is the club for you. We run lots community causes, contribute to Labour of awesome events each year. As a Party policy, network, and socialise. University member, you can help us run our high school events, you can attend our stunning University events, or both! Young Nats Our vision is to Inspire Global Citizens; OUSA RECREATION CENTRE be inspired, and help to inspire others as a member of UN Youth Otago. Contact: Todd Dickens Ph: 027-326-1971 For further information, please do not Email: [email protected] hesitate to get in touch with via our Web: http://www.youngnats.org.nz email: [email protected] One of the most active and respected political organisations in the Southern Varsity Christian Fellowship Region, the young Nats aim to preserve OUSA RECREATION CENTRE centre-right politics at the University of Otago - traditionally a more left-leaning Contact : Alexa Anderson (president) University. See facebook.com / Young Ph: 027-723-5549 Nats Southern for more. Email: [email protected] Web: www.tscf.org.nz/your_campus/ varsity_christian_fellowship
We are part of the national student lead CLUBS organisation Tertiary Student Christian Fellowship (TSCF). We meet weekly
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$5 $5 $5 $2 Others OUSA orOPSAmembers OUSA affiliated clubs $100/day advance. $50cash bondisrequired whenmaking the booking. be hiredfrom OUSARecreation Centreandmustbebooked atleastoneweek in Octagonal shape,approx. 8mx6mwithcanopy andoptionalwalls. Thisitem can RECREATIONOUSA CENTRE MARQUEE person intendingperson to useit. booking the equipment must be the at the time of booking.The person Bookings are welcome. Please pay price. Public rate is twice the listed student time andinanacceptablecondition. be refunded when gear is returned on bond bond. will This hires incura$40 be presented at the time of hire. All student ID cardA current teritary must TERMS OFSTANDARD HIRE $75/day $50/day Get ATaste -Recreation
87 HIRE 88 HIRE Get ATaste -Recreation So get readyto hit thesouthernslopes! Unipol are staff trained to fit you into gear that will best suit your size and skill level. can hire quality snow boards, skis, boots and snow clothing at super cheap prices. The Snow Shed opens at Unipol Recreation Centre during the snow season. You UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE SNOW FORFUN slopes. will ensureThis pain-free days onthe ski/boarda pairof upon boots. inhiring Please bring a pair of socks you plan to earliest you canbookyour equipment. equipment on Friday then Mondaythe is at the weekend and want to pick upyour equipment e.g. Ifyou plan to goskiing days out from five whenyou up yourpick of maximum a book only can you that in order to give everyone a fair go means which system booking day five Unipol Recreation Centre operates a Tuesday -Friday The snow shedisopen: HOURS -FITTINGSBOOKINGS 4.00pm -7.00pm
for twicethe student rate. gear snow hire can paid public the of Members be booking. to of time at is fee hire $40.00 the alongside of bond A Note: would costto buyorhireelsewhere. with quality gear at a fraction of what it If you are a student we can deck you out DEALINTOWN! PRICES -BEST Student Student DAYS Student Student Student Student Student Student Student Snowboard, boots andwristguards Boots only(skiandboard) $35 $50$65 $45 $60$75+$10/day 23 $10 $15 $20 $10 $15 $20+$5/day $15 $20$25 $15 $20$25 $15 $25$35+$10/day $35 $50$65+$10/day $45 $60$75 Skis, boots andpoles Skis andpolesonly Snowboard only Helmets only Gloves only Jackets 4 Pants +$10/day 5+ +$5/day +$5/day +$5/day +$10/day Sports andBeggs SkiHire. Sports hire locally we recommend Watercooled wish to Should your book. group wishto otago.ac.nz) welladvance in of whenyou you then please contact us (recreation@ manner. efficient Ifyou are unsure if thisappliesto and fast a in bookings group themselves. They are set up to cater to fields ski the on available facilities hire We recommendthe excellent utilizing groups. not have the capability to cater for large Currently Unipol Recreation Centre does group bookings of theequipment. be responsiblewill for the safekeeping the public. During the hire period you card or drivers licence for of members must show your current student I.D. to be paid at the time of booking. You The hirefeeare and abond ($40.00) CONDITIONS the funstuff. mountain and spend more time doing the hire process - head straight up the return of gear. Don’t waste time on side ofyour booking for collection and Our policyallowshiring halfday either MORE TIMEONTHESLOPES! Get ATaste -Recreation
89 HIRE OTHER CONTACTS
IN AND AROUND CAMPUS
Alhambra Union Rugby Football Club ph: 477-9620 Caledonian Ground www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/sportsgrounds-a-to-z/ caledonian-ground Cosy Dell Tennis Club Kyle St, ph: 476-1200 Logan Park Bowling Club 200 Union St, ph: 477-7846 North East Valley Bowls Club 139 North Rd, ph: 473-9704 Northern Football Club 1 Bank St, ph: 027-471-0250 North East Valley Cricket Club 1 Bank St, ph: 473-0545 OTHER NZ Academy Sport www.hpsnz.org.nz Opoho Bowling Club 80 Lovelock Ave, ph: 477-9978 Otago Cricket www.otagocricket.co.nz Otago Highlanders/Rugby Union www.orfu.co.nz Otago Ski Club www.osc.org.nz Otago Tennis Association www.tennisotago.org OUSA Aquatic Centre Contact: [email protected] OUSA Squash Courts Contact: [email protected] Otago Yacht Club Magnet St, ph: 474-0740 Signal Hill Mountain Bike Course www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/mountain-biking Soccer South www.soccersouth.co.nz Sport Otago www.sportotago.co.nz University Grange Cricket Club www.ugcc.co.nz University Rugby Club www.ourclub. co.nz
Recreation facilities close to campus, top left to bottom right; Logan Park, Caledonian Ground and McMillan Multi Sports Centre.
90 Get A Taste - Recreation FURTHER AFIELD
Dunedin Botanic Gardens www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/botanic-garden DCC Sports Fields www.dunedin.govt.nz Dunedin Ice Stadium www.dunedinice.com Dunedin Visitors Centre www.dunedin.govt.nz/isite Edgar Centre www.edgarcentre.co.nz Moana Pool www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/swimming-pools/ moana-pool MoveMe (General physical activity options around Dunedin) www.moveme.org.nz Otago Badminton www.badmintonotago.org.nz Otago Chess Club http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/otagochess Otago Table Tennis Association http://www.otta.org.nz OTHER R and R Sports www.rrsport.co.nz St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool www.dunedin.govt.nz/facilities/swimming-pools/ st-clair-pool Water Cooled Sports Ltd www.watercooled.co.nz
The Get A Taste - Recreation magazine is a joint publication produced in association with the following organisations:
Get A Taste - Recreation 91 92 INDEX Get ATaste -Recreation INDEX Brunei S Brewers Association 70 BOXING -BEGINNERS 30 BONE CARVING 7 BLUES ANDGOLDS60 BLAST -FITNESSFOR FUN39 BIKE MAINTENANCE13 BELLY 25 DANCE -TRIBALSTYLE BELLY DANCE –COMBO’SFOR THEDANCE BELLY DANCE 25 BASKETBALL -WOMEN 62 BASKETBALL -SPORT FOR FUN43 BASKETBALL -MEN61 BALANCE -FITNESSFOR FUN39 70 Bahai Society BADMINTON -BEGINNERS29 BADMINTON 61 B AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (AFL)61 ASTRONOMY 13 ART WEEK58 ART ONTHEWILDSIDE7 ARM WRESTLING TOURNAMENT 56 ARGENTINE TANGO -CONTINUING24 ARGENTINE TANGO -BEGINNERS24 ARCHERY 61 ARABIC LANGUAGE -BEGINNERS19 AQUATICS -GEARFOR FUN86 Anthropology 70 Society INTERNATIONALAMNESTY 70 AIKIDO FOR BEGINNERS29 AIESEC DUNEDIN69 AFROTAGO 69 AFRICAN DRUMMING -BEGINNERS22 AEROBIC TRAINING&NUTRITION31 DON’T SUITYOUR SCHEDULE?55 ADVENTURE/TRIP DATES ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBINGMTCOOKNATIONAL ACT 69 A $2 FTINESSCLASSES-EXAMSPECIAL58 $2 FITNESSCLASSES-EXAMSPECIAL- 100 PERCENT OTAGO 69 28 DAY CHALLENGE-FITNESSFOR FUN41, 58 Symbols FLOOR 25 PARK 50 FOR FUN41 tudents Assn71
Dunedin A DRAW -SPORT FOR FUN45 DIVE 63 DISCOVER WINE16 DISCOVER SCUBADIVING15 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINNERS14 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED 14 Dietetic S DEFAULTS -SPORT FOR FUN45 DEBATING 63 D CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS9 GRANGE)62 CRICKET (UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITINGFOR BEGINNERS8 CORE -FITNESSFOR FUN39 CONTEMPORARY DANCE 26 CONTACT DETAILS -UNIPOLRECREATION CENTRE3 CONTACT DETAILS -OUSARECREATION CENTRE2 COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID14 CLUTHA GOLDTRAILMOUNTAIN BIKETRIP48 CLUBS DAY 5 CLAY TARGET SHOOTING 13 Choose Kids72 Chinese S CHESS TOURNAMENT 56 CEROC -CONTINUING26 CEROC -BEGINNERS25 CERAMICS PAINTING 8 CENTRAL OTAGO WINEAPPRECIATION TOUR 55 CATLINS MOUNTAIN BIKETRIP48 CathSoc 71 CARDIO CORE-FITNESSFOR FUN39 CAPOEIRA -BEGINNERS25 CAPOEIRA 62 Cantores Choir71 CANOE (WHITEWATER) 62 Cancer ore71 CANCELLATIONS -SPORT FOR FUN45 CALLIGRAPHY 8 CAFÉ COFFEEMAKING-INTRODUCTION TO 17 C Dunedin ChineseMethodist Y EUROPEAN COOKING16 E Dunedin O DUNEDIN CRAFTBEERANDFOOD FESTIVAL 58 dents (DAUJS) 72 ship 72 tudents’ Association 72 tudents Assn72 ustralasian UnionofJewishS verseas Christian Fellowship 73 , 58 , 30 outh Fellow tu- - International Socialists 75 INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL 59 INDOOR SOCCER - SPORT FOR FUN43 Assn75 Indonesian Community Indian S INDIAN COOKING16 ICE HOCKEY-INTRODUCTION TO 32 I HOW DOIENTER?-SPORT FOR FUN44 HORSE TREK-DEBORAHBAY/ INTERMEDIATE or HORSE TREK-DEBORAHBAY/BEGINNERS 49 HORSE RIDING49 HOOTCHY KOOTCHY BURLESQUE26 Hong K HOCKEY 63 HIP HOP-INTERMEDIATE 27 HIP HOP-BEGINNERS27 FITNESSTRAINING31HIGH INTENSITY HERBAL MEDICINEMAKINGFOR BEGINNERS9 HEALTH &FITNESS SEMINARS 31 HARRIERS/ATHLETICS 63 Hare Krishna74 H GUITAR -SOMETIMESTRUMMERS 22 GUITAR -ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS22 GOLF LESSONS-INTERMEDIATE 31 GOLF LESSONS-BEGINNERS30 GLI-C e-nitiatives 74 German Potluck Collective73 GERMAN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS19 74Geological Society GEAR FOR FUN86 G FRENCH LANGUAGE -CONTINUING19 FRENCH LANGUAGE -BEGINNERS19 French Chat (LeCaféFrancais)73 FOOTBALL (SOCCER)63 FLAX ‘HARAKEKE’WEAVING 9 FITNESS FOR FUN38 Fire andCircus Club 73 Fiji Club 73 FENCING FOR BEGINNERS30 FARM TRIPNZ49 FACILITY FUNCTIONS-UNIPOLRECREATION FACILITY FUNCTIONS-OUSARECREATION CEN F ong S BEGINNERS 49 CENTRE 3 TRE 2 tudent Assn74 tudents 74 - MUSICAL THEATRE 27 MOUNTAIN BIKERIDES -DROP IN 34 MODERN BALLET-INTERMEDIATE 24 MODERN BALLET-BEGINNERS24 MINI GOLFTOURNAMENT 57 MEMBERSHIP -FITNESSFOR FUN39 Meditation Club 77 MEDITATION 33 Medical S MASSAGE FOR THEABSOLUTE BEGINNER33 MARTIAL -FITNESSFOR FUN40 MARQUEE -GEARFOR FUN87 MANDARIN -BEGINNERS20 Malaysian S M LIFE DRAWING 11 LASER TAG TOURNAMENT 57 L KNITTING FOR NOVICES ANDOTHERS 11 KICKBOXING -BEGINNERS 32 KENDO -BEGINNERS32 KAVA EXPERIENCE17 KARITANE WILDLIFETOUR 50 KARATE -SHUKOKAI 64 KARATE -OKINAWAN GOJURYU 64 KOREAN LANGUAGE -BEGINNERS20 Killing asOrganised Sport (KAOS) 76 KAYAK RACING 64 K JUJUTSU 32 JUDO 64 JEWELLERY MAKINGUSINGART CLAY SILVER 10 JCAL (J JAZZ FOR BEGINNERS27 JAPANESE SWORD 33 JAPANESE LANGUAGE -BEGINNERS 20 J J J ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS 20 ITALIAN COOKING17 IRISH STEP DANCE -BEGINNERS26 Iraqi S Iranian S INTRO TO ICEHOCKEY32 INTRODUCTION TO DRESSMAKING10 INTRODUCTION TO CAFÉCOFFEEMAKING17 apan Club 75 ack Frost MorrisD apan Culture andLanguage) 76 tudents Association 75 tudents’ Association 75 tudents Assn76 tudents Assn76 ancing 75 Get ATaste -Recreation
93 INDEX 94 INDEX Get ATaste -Recreation Qi Gong35 Q PUMP INTRO -FITNESSFOR FUN40 PUMP -FITNESSFOR FUN40 POTTERY ONTHEWHEEL12 POETRY COMPETITION 56 PILATES 34 PICTURE FRAMING11 PHOTO COMPETITION56 PERSONALISED EXERCISE PROGRAMMES 34 PENINSULA MOUNTAIN BIKETRIP48 PAUA JEWELLERY MAKING11 P P3 F P OUTDOORS -GEARFOR FUN86 OUSA YACHT CLUB BUILDING4 OUSA SQUASH COURTS 4 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE2 OUSA Languages andCultures 79 Society OUSA GRANTS60 OUSA DANCE ASSOCIATION 65 OUSA AQUATIC CENTRE4 OUPERSADA 78 OTHER CONTACTS 90 O O OTAGO ULTIMATE CLUB 65 O O O Organisation for Global NonviolentA OPENING HOURS-UNIPOLRECREATION CENTRE OPENING HOURS-OUSARECREATION CENTRE2 Omani S O NO SHOW -SPORT FOR FUN45 NORML Dunedin77 NETBALL -SPORT FOR FUN43 NETBALL OFFICIALS65 NETBALL 64 N Muslim S acific IslandHealth Professional S tago Postgraduate University Society tago “GO”Club 78 University tago S tago FilipinoS tago Campushristians 78 oundation onCampus79 dents Assn79 (OUPS) 79 78 tion (OGNA)77 3 DefenceFund tudent AnimalLegal tudents’ Association 77 tudents Assn77 tudent Association 78
tu- c- Sai Y SAILING -OTAGO HARBOUR51 SAILING -LAKEWAIHOLA 51 S RUSSIAN -BEGINNERS20 RULES -SPORT FOR FUN46 RUGBY -SPORT FOR FUN44 RUGBY LEAGUE 66 RUGBY FOOTBALL 66 ROWING 65 ROPE SPORT 35 R ROCKCLIMBING COMBO50 ROCK CLIMBINGWANAKA 50 ROCK CLIMBINGMTCOOKNATIONAL PARK -AD RESISTANCE TRAINING&NUTRITION31 RESIN JEWELLERY 12 RENAISSANCE RAPIER65 REFEREE -WANT TO BECOMEA(SPORT FOR FUN) REDUCED PROGRAMME -FITNESSFOR FUN39 Raja Y RAIL TRAILBIKETOUR -CENTRALOTAGO 48 CLUTHA 50 RAFT EXPEDITIONONTHEMIGHTY R QUIZ NIGHTFEAT. PIZZA59 SINGING -CONTINUING 23 SINGING -ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 22 ClubSingapore 81 Shamanic Circle 81 SEWING BASICS12 SEMI-REDUCED PROGRAMME -FITNESSFOR FUN SEMESTER PROGRAMME -FITNESSFOR FUN38 SELF DEFENCE36 SEISHINKAN 66 SEA TO SUMMIT: WALK DUNEDINSICONICTRAILS SEA KAYAKING -TAIAROA HEADS52 SEA KAYAKING -MATANAKA PENINSULA&CAVES SEA KAYAKING -LAKEMANAPOURI/FIORDLAND 52 SEA KAYAKING -DOUBTFULSOUND52 SEA FISHING-KARITANE 51 SCUBA DIVING-DISCOVER 15 ofO Science Community Saudi S Samoan S SALSA -CONTINUING28 SALSA -BEGINNERS28 oleplaying 80 Society ouths 80 79 oga tudent Club 81 VANCED 50 42 38 36 52 tudents Assn80 tago (SciCo)81 - T Theatresports 84 84 Thai Society TEXAS HOLD-EMPOKERTOURNAMENT 57 TERMS OFSTANDARD HIRE-GEAR FOR FUN87 U TROTTERS GORGE 55 TRIPS FOR FUN48 TRAMPING 68 TOUCH -SPORT FOR FUN44 T TAI JIQUAN 36 TAEKWON-DO (ITFNZ)68 TABLE TENNISTOURNAMENT 57 T SWORDS (FENCING)67 SWING INTO SUMMER-FREE FITNESSCLASSES- SWING INTO SUMMER-FITNESSFOR FUN41 SWING DANCE -BEGINNERS28 SURFING 54 SURFFARI 54 S S S S S STEP UP-FITNESSFOR FUN40 STEP INTRO -FITNESSFOR FUN40 STEP FIT-FITNESSFOR FUN40 STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP)53 Sri Lankan SQUASH 35,67 SPORTS FIELDS5 SPORT -GEARFOR FUN86 SPORT FOR FUN42 SPEARFISHING ANDHUNTINGCLUB 67 SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS -CONTINUING21 SPANISH FOR TRAVELERS -BEGINNERS21 ofO Society ofA Society SOCCER -SPORT FOR FUN44 SNOW SPORTS CLUB 67 SNOW FOR FUN88 SMALLBORE RIFLESHOOTING 66 SKI ANDSNOWBOARD QUEENSTOWN 53 SKI ANDSNOWBOARD MTHUTT53 SKI ANDSNOWBOARD CARDRONA 53 SKI ANDBOARD TUNING15 aiwanese S S ongan tudents for Environmental A tudents for Christ 83 tudents F tudent Life83 tudent Christian Movement 82 FITNESS FOR FUN59 83 Inc 82 tics (SARS)82 tudents Assn84 or AFreeTibet83 tudents Assn84 theists, Rationalists, andSkep tago Law S University tudents Association 82 ction (SEA) tudents - Y Y YOGA -LUNCHTIME 37 YOGA -EVENINGS37 Y WINE TASTING 18 WINE APPRECIATION TOUR -CENTRALOTAGO 55 WINDSURFING 54 WATERPOLO 68 WALK DUNEDINSICONICTRAILS-SEATO SUMMIT WAITING LIST -SPORT FOR FUN45 W VOLLEYBALL -SPORT FOR FUN43 VIPASSANA MEDITATION 37 VINYASA FLOW (YOGA) CLASS29 VENUES ANDPLAYING FIELDS-SPORT FOR FUN V V United Nations 85 Society uniQ 84 UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE3 UKULELE INTERMEDIATE 23 UKULELE -ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS23 oung Nats 85 oung Labour85 Christian Fellowshiparsity 85 36 47 Get ATaste -Recreation
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