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FACILITIES OUSA Recreation Centre ...... 2 CONTENTS Unipol Recreation Centre ...... 3 Other Facilities ...... 4

RECREATION ACTIVITIES Arts, Crafts and Creative Activities ...... 7 Technical Activities ...... 12 Food and Beverage Activities ...... 15 Language Activities ...... 18 Musical Activities ...... 21 Dance Activities ...... 23 Exercise, Health and Sport Activities ...... 29 Fitness For Fun ...... 36 Group fitness classes Sport For Fun ...... 40 Social sport on campus Trips For Fun ...... 46 Day and weekend adventures around the Otago region

EVENTS Events ...... 55 Recreational events, competitions and tournaments

AWARDS & GRANTS Blues & Golds Awards and Grants ...... 58

CLUBS Sport Clubs ...... 59 Societies ...... 67

HIRE Gear For Fun ...... 84 Recreation equipment for hire

OTHER Other Contacts ...... 86 Useful contact information for other recreation providers around Dunedin

INDEX ...... 88 Get A Taste - Recreation 1 2 FACILITIES Get ATaste -Recreation Where studentsand 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: Friday, duringsemester. TheCentrealsohasunistudentWiFi. table, newly renovated vegetarian workshop, squash lunches – Monday craft courts, to exercise spaces, a sauna, a newroom, gaming showers, ukuleles, pianos,guitars, a pool 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, 19th atUnion Hall,University February ofOtago. Clubs andSocieties: (Golds) achievement, roles. pluscontributionsinsupporting Blues and Gold Awards: FACILITY FUNCTIONS: weekend from Thursday 19th June-Sunday 6thJuly. April) as well (Monday as Queen’s Birthday 2ndJune). Reduced and closed at hours the The Centre will be closed over Easter/mid-semster break (Friday 18th April-Sunday 27th 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 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 Spanning a Spanning range of categories including: food & meet andrecreate 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 FACILITY FUNCTIONS: 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 CONTACT DETAILS: Ph: 03-479-5888 www.unipol.co.nz 130 Anzac Ave Dunedin

3 FACILITIES 4 FACILITIES Get ATaste -Recreation courts is reserved for isreserved casualbookings. courts Racquets one Club (see of pg 65), the home to the Otago University Squash from Union Street West. As well asbeing and the Otago Museum, with access behind School of Physical Education, are tuckedThe OUSA Squash Courts Kayak storage isavailable for hire. indoor training amenities and change rooms. first-class features Centre The University Rowing Club Inc. (see pg 64). Reserve, and is home to the Otago at 65 Magnet Street, Boat Harbour The OUSAAquatic Centre is located OTHER FACILITIES www.ourc.org.nz Otago University Rowing Club: Email: Ph: Contact: OUSA SQUASH COURTS OUSA AQUATIC CENTRE [email protected] for info 027-476-9377or 477-1060 Glen Sinclair

OUSA AquaticCentre that canbehired. storage lockershas yacht and windsurf Boat Harbour Reserve. The building also the OUSA Boatshed, Magnet35 Street, are based Racing Club(see62),at pg and the (see OUSA Kayakpg 66), Both theOtago University Yacht Club www.facebook.com/unisquash Otago University Squash Racquets Club: Ph: 479-5960 Contact: 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 BOATSHED OUSA SquashCourts ac.nz. Recreation Centre at recreation@otago. grounds please contact Unipol For any bookingsregarding sports green spaces. Ground, Opoho and otherPark, North forSee page45 thelocation 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 Logan Park -outdoorspacefor casualrecreation. SPORTS FIELDS Sport For Fun For Sport programme. OUSA Boatshed Get ATaste -Recreation

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ARTS, CRAFTS AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

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 will cover bone preparation, choosing a side in learning some of the more design, making and finishing a carving, unconventional approaches to art. plaiting cord or using the pre made You will learn a variety of techniques version and the cultural significance of REC. ACTIVITIES to widen your repertoire and deepen bone carving. All equipment and tools your imagination. Beginner though to are provided. advance experienced; all are welcome. So come along and take a journey to Starts: 12th March your subconscious. Days: Wednesday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) Sessions: Five Starts: 6th March Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Starts: 30th April Sessions: Four Days: Wednesday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) Sessions: Five Starts: 1st May Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions: Four

BONE CARVING In this course you will learn calligraphy, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE the technique of beautiful writing and develop several styles of lettering. Once Design and produce your own piece the basics are mastered, the course will of New Zealand culture. Produce move further to apply these techniques something uniquely New Zealand to to creative contemporary works of art give to a friend or keep for yourself. including calligraphic portraits, abstract This practical course in bone carving letterform compositions etc.

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Starts: 11th March DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 9.15pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions: Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre This course is designed for artists of all levels, from beginner to those more experienced. Take this opportunity to CERAMICS PAINTING have some time out and experiment OUSA RECREATION CENTRE with new drawing techniques using both black and coloured pencil. This ceramics painting workshop is designed to introduce you to painting or Starts: 30th April stencilling, decorating your own coffee Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) mug, cereal bowl or plate which is then Sessions:Five

REC. ACTIVITIES fired ready for you to use. Creative Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre decorative finishes with expert advice from a professional pottery tutor. FLAX “HARAKEKE” WEAVING Starts: 1st May OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) Sessions:One This is an introductory course on Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Maori Flax Weaving where you will learn to make a wide range of finished products including simple mats, konae CREATIVE WRITING FOR BEGINNERS (a two cornered basket), rourou (a four OUSA RECREATION CENTRE cornered basket) and putiputi (flowers). If you have some previous experience This course is for anyone who is, or our tutor can advance your skills with wants to be, writing creatively. It will more complex weaving. explore ways to tap in to your reservoirs of stories, gain an understanding of the Starts: 6th March basics of story structures, and hone your Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 8.00pm) ability to craft believable characters, Sessions:Five emotive settings and more. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Starts: 12th March Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) INTRODUCTION TO DRESS MAKING Sessions:Five OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre If you already know the basics of sewing

8 Get A Taste - Recreation but aren’t quite confident about putting KNITTING FOR NOVICES AND OTHERS a piece of clothing together then this OUSA RECREATION CENTRE course is for you. Develop your sewing skills and come away with your own Missed out on learning this trendy gathered skirt, blouse or other similar handcraft at your Granny’s knee? Never garment. With small class numbers mind, here’s your chance to learn the you’ll get ample one on one time with basics and create your own scarf or the tutor. Sign up today! beanie to ward off the winter chills. Alternatively, if you can already knit and Starts: TBC want to learn more advanced stitches Day: TBC (TBCpm – TBCpm) and techniques, then this course is for Sessions:TBC you too. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 28th April

Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) REC. ACTIVITIES JEWELLERY MAKING Sessions: Five USING ART CLAY SILVER Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Art clay is a unique, water based clay LIFE DRAWING made of pure silver powder. In its basic OUSA RECREATION CENTRE form it is like working with clay or play dough. When it’s dry, it becomes hard These tutored classes provide both a like plaster and can be carved with files model and an instructor and are suitable and other tools and once it’s fired you for all levels of experience – whether have a pure silver piece. Sounds easy you are a complete beginner or a more and it is! experienced artist.

During this class you will learn how to Starts: 30th April use the three forms of art clay silver Day: Wednesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) and how you can work with the silver Sessions:Five clay product. You will receive 10grms of Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre silver clay and at the end of the course you will come away with an original one- off 99.9% pure silver ring, pendant or ORIGAMI NEW! pair or earrings. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Starts: 17th March Have you ever wanted to fold a paper Day: Monday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) crane, a flower or animal out of one Sessions: Three paper square? Here’s your chance! Sign Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre up today and learn how to master the art Get A Taste - Recreation 9 of paper-folding. All skill levels and ages friends and family! so try it out! Starts: 8th May Starts: 10th March Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 8.00pm) Day: Monday (7.30pm – 9.30pm) Sessions:One Sessions:Six Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL PAUA JEWELLERY MAKING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE This basic course will cover a range of Learn how to drill and thread paua to wheel throwing pottery skills where you’ll make your own gorgeous jewellery! In learn how to build a variety of pieces.

REC. ACTIVITIES this workshop you will make specific During the course you’ll learn to work pieces, learn and develop the skills clay, centre your project and then make to make a range of necklaces and/ basic small cylinders, cups, saucers and or brackets that make ideal, cheap yet bowls. You will get the opportunity to elegant pieces. It is simple once you experiment making your own creations. know how. The final week will be spent decorating and glazing your finished pieces. Starts: 18th March Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 8.00pm) If you have some previous pottery experience use the class time to work Starts: 6th May on your own projects. Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 8.00pm)

Sessions:One Starts: 11th March Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm)

Starts: 29th April PICTURE FRAMING Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Five Learn how to frame your photos, artwork Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre or certificates! In this workshop you will be taught how to prepare and mount a picture, cut the mat board and moulding, and put all the pieces together to create a finished work of art. Great for gifts for

10 Get A Taste - Recreation RESIN JEWELLERY OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Resin Jewellery is absolutely unique and totally wearable. It can be cast into desired shapes using moulds 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 cool jewellery. You can colour the resin or embed shell, stones, glitter etc. to Lunch - 7 Days give you a special effect and create a Breakfast - 7 Days REC. ACTIVITIES unique item to wear. Give it a go! Coffee Starts: 5th May Kids Menu Day: Monday (6.00pm – 8.30pm) Sessions: Three Indoor Playground Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Free Range Options Smoothies SEWING BASICS Gluten Free Options OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Vegetarian Options This is an introductory course to the basics of sewing. You will learn how to Great Sushi Range set up a machine, the use of different Sandwiches stitches/feet and make some simple works such as a pillow case, bag or head wrap. The possibilities of sewing are endless. Check it out on Pinterest today.

Starts: TBC Day: TBC (TBCpm – TBCpm) Sessions:TBC HOURS Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5.00pm Weekends 9.00am - 4.00pm

Get A Taste - Recreation 11 TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES 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.

APP BUILDING FOR BEGINNERS Starts: 1st May OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Thursday (7.30pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Four This course is for anyone who is Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre interested in making an idea into an app. This course will teach you how to build a basic iPhone/iPad Apple App with minimal coding. Please note you REC. ACTIVITIES DON’T need to be familiar with coding.

Starts: 5th April Day: Saturday (11.00am – 4.00pm) Sessions:One Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

ASTRONOMY UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID Learn about the world of astronomy OUSA RECREATION CENTRE at the Beverly Begg Observatory. This four week course is aimed at assisting The aim of this course is to produce beginner observers look at the night sky, a First Aider who is able to provide and will also be of interest to those with “immediate” First Aid treatment for prior experience of astronomy. emergencies in the workplace. All participants receive the NZRC First Aid Theory topics and observation will be manual. This course offers NZQA credits covered in the sessions. Observation 6400 AND 6401. This course is suitable is dependent on clear skies and the for those applying for professional weather – please note that if the viewing programs at Otago University. conditions are unsuitable, the time will be used to cover interesting astronomy Starts: 15th March topics. Day: Saturday and Sunday (10.30am – 5.30pm)

12 Get A Taste - Recreation Starts: 29th March DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING Day: Saturday and Sunday UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE (10.30am – 5.30pm) “Try a Scuba Dive” Starts: 12th April Day: Saturday and Sunday Ever wanted to breathe under water? (10.30am – 5.30pm) Well, now is your chance in this short introductory course held in the warm Starts: 10th May training pool at Dive Otago. It will give Day: Saturday and Sunday you the thrill of breathing underwater (10.30am – 5.30pm) and experiencing the weightlessness of scuba in a controlled environment. Starts: 17th May Complete a brief medical form when you Day: Saturday and Sunday enroll to ensure you are able to safely

(10.30am – 5.30pm) participate. REC. ACTIVITIES

Sessions: Two Date: 17th May Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Saturday (10.00am – 12.00pm) Note: All sessions include a ½ hour Sessions:One lunch break. Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

CLAY TARGET SHOOTING UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Come and try out the Olympic sport of Clay Target Shooting with one of the best coaches around. Set at the club practice range just out of town, this course will include theory (history of skeet shooting, the workings of a gun, rules and safety requirements) and on- range practice. You may even get the chance to compete against the other DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY group in a friendly competition. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Starts: 13th March This course will cover digital camera Day: Thursday (5.30pm–7.15pm) basics including care of your camera, Sessions:Three downloading images, practical shooting, Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre printing, shooting techniques, basic

Get A Taste - Recreation 13 image manipulation and enhancement, concepts of light, accessories, the use of software, applications and other hints and tips. INTRO TO ICE HOCKEY Starts: 18th March UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 7.00pm) Now is your chance to have a go at this Starts: 29th April exciting sport. Our intro to Ice Hockey Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 7.00pm) course will focus on skating, stick handling, shooting techniques and the Sessions:Five game rules. It is geared to all skill levels, Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre from absolute beginner to some skating experience. All ice time, gear use and

REC. ACTIVITIES coaching is provided. EMERGENCY BIKE MAINTENANCE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 8th April Day: Tuesday (7.30pm – 9.00pm) ‘keeping your bike in good order and Sessions:Five getting home when something’s gone Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre wrong’

This two hour workshop is designed to show you the basics of bike maintenance and repair. It will cover: the basic stuff you need to have, a check before you go, how to get home when something goes pop or breaks while you are out riding and you just need to get safely home. Then we’ll show you what to clean grease, check and maintain before putting the bike in the garage.

Date: 14th April Day: Monday (5.45pm – 7.45pm) Sessions:One Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

14 Get A Taste - Recreation FOOD AND BEVERAGE ACTIVITIES

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.

NEW! CHINESE COOKING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE and wine tasting terms.

In this course you will learn how to It covers tastings of reds and whites, make delicious Chinese dishes that ports, French Champagne, sherries, are well known. Examples include but clarets, cabernet sauvignons, are not limited to dumplings, fried rice, chardonnay, pinot noir and more! REC. ACTIVITIES and chow mein. In addition you will learn some basic but essential Chinese The final tasting session is at the tutor’s cooking techniques, the use of different own winery in the heart of Dunedin. A Chinese cooking ingredients and the taxi will be provided for this session. stories behind your dishes. Prepare yourself for some delicious authentic Chinese food whilst getting hands deep, Starts: 19th March meeting new people and having a blast. Day: Wednesday (7.30pm – 9.30pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 7th May Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) Sessions: Four Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre EUROPEAN COOKING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

DISCOVER WINE Discover some of the flavours of Europe. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE This course stops in France, Portugal, Czech Republic/ Slovakia, and Hungary “Wine education and tasting with wine (one class on each cuisine). The recipes maker Geoff Weston” have been designed for the student budget and with a home kitchen in mind. Increase your understanding and enjoyment of wine. These tasting and Starts: 10th March information sessions guide you through Day: Monday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) a general introduction to grapes and Sessions:Four vines, winemaking, gold medal wines Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Get A Taste - Recreation 15 INDIAN COOKING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Three Learn how to make delicious, easy Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre to make vegetarian and meat dishes using a range of aromatic spices and ingredients. The course includes Indian ITALIAN COOKING breads and some uncooked sweets OUSA RECREATION CENTRE and savoury snacks. We switch up the recipes in each steam so if you have This course covers the basics of Italian previously participated you are welcome and Sicilian traditional cooking including to join again! making yummy appetizers, popular pasta topping sauces, handmade Starts: 11th March gnocchi pasta, handmade pizza, the

REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) delicious Tiramisu, and many more Sessions:Four other recipes! Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 13th March Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) INTRODUCTION TO Sessions:Four CAFÉ COFFEE MAKING Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre 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.

Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 7.00pm/7:30pm)

Starts: 1st April Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 7.00pm/7.30pm)

16 Get A Taste - Recreation Starts: 1st May KAVA EXPERIENCE Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 7.30pm) “AN INTRODUCTION TO A PIECE OF Sessions:Four FIJIAN CULTURE” Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Get a taste of the Pacific with an evening WINE TASTING around the kava bowl. Kava (yaqona) is OUSA RECREATION CENTRE an intrinsic part of the Pacific Islands. Kava is prepared, presented and drunk “One night at the winery” at all social gatherings from welcomes, weddings, birthdays, meeting and Come and join us for a fun educational deaths to informal social gatherings evening wine tasting with the exuberant between friends. During the evening you Geoff Weston of Weston’s Winery, nes-

will learn, experience and participate tled in the heart of Wakari. REC. ACTIVITIES in the rituals and protocols of the Kava ceremony plus so much more. A social Geoff will have a selection of lip smack- relaxed evening to enjoy. ing wines, from Sauvignon Blanc and some yummy reds, topped off with a Starts: 8th April port. All these wines will be available in Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 9.45pm) wine shops or supermarkets, and Geoff will talk you through the wine character- Starts: 6th May istics so you will be able to select just Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 9.45pm) what you like.

Sessions:One There will also be a generous nibbles Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre platter. Transport is provided.

Date: 25th May MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING Day: Friday (7.15pm - 9.45pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Whether it’s Moroccan, Lebanese or Persian cuisine we’ve got it covered! We‘ll show you how to blend the wonderful array of aromatic spices; combining the sweet and savoury flavours whilst achieving a perfect balance and harmony of taste.

Get A Taste - Recreation 17 LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES 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 FOR BEGINNERS FRENCH LANGUAGE - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

This is a beginners course suitable for This course will give you a basic those who have little or no previous understanding of French vocabulary and

REC. ACTIVITIES knowledge of the language. This grammar appropriate to a beginner’s course will cover the Arabic alphabets level. and grammar, numbers, colours, communication skills, an overview of Starts: 6th March the Arab World, etiquette and cultural Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) practices. Starts: 1st May Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Starts: 10th March Day: Monday (5.00pm – 6.30pm) Sessions:Five Sessions: Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

FRENCH LANGUAGE – CONTINUING ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE This course will provide a revision of the In this course you will discover the basics, and extend your French language cultural and communication basics of ability to more complicated grammar. Italian language for study, work, or travel in Italy. At the end of five weeks you will Starts: 1st May be able to introduce yourself, buy food, Day: Thursday (7.30pm – 9.00pm) drinks, or tickets, and ask for directions. Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

18 Get A Taste - Recreation JAPANESE LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS Starts: 6th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Thursday (5.30pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five This course offers you the opportunity Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre to learn the cultural and communication basics of Japanese language for study, work or travel. At the end of five weeks MAORI LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS you will be able to introduce yourself, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE buy food, drinks, or tickets, and ask for directions. This course will give you the opportunity to learn the cultural and communication Starts: 12th March basics of Maori language for interest, Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) study, work or travel. The course Sessions:Five emphasizes practical communication Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre and incorporates a myriad of teaching

resources. Join us for a lively, creative REC. ACTIVITIES course with integrated pair work and KOREAN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS group work opportunities. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 10th March This course offers you the opportunity Day: Monday (5.30pm – 7.00pm) to learn the cultural and communication Sessions:Five basics of Korean language for study, Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre work or travel. At the end of five weeks you will be able to introduce yourself, buy food, drinks, or tickets, and ask for RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS directions. OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Starts: 30th April This is a perfect opportunity to experience Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) a unique language and culture. The Sessions:Five Russian Beginners course will offer an Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre introduction to conversational Russian. Come, learn and have fun.

MANDARIN - BEGINNERS Starts: 12th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Wednesday (7.30pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Five This course aims to introduce non- Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Mandarin speakers to the rudiments of the language, to impart the basic tools necessary for self-learning and exploration of the language beyond the course.

Get A Taste - Recreation 19 SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS – BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

These courses, taught by a native speaker, are designed for those with no SIGN LANGUAGE previous Spanish language experience, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE including both beginners and those wanting to learn a few tips and phrases This fun and interactive ten-week course before travelling to Spanish speaking in basic sign language will give you the countries. They also provide a practical skills and confidence to communicate addition for students studying Spanish with people who are deaf. Find out what at University. is meant by deaf culture and how to work effectively and appropriately with a Starts: 10th March sign language interpreter.

REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Monday (7.15pm – 8.45pm) At the completion of the course, Starts: 28th April participants should be able to carry out Day: Monday (7.15pm – 8.45pm) a basic conversation in sign language. All participants will receive a certificate Sessions:Five of attendance and a NZ Sign Language Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Handbook.

Starts: 10th March SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS – Day: Monday (6.30pm – 8.30pm) CONTINUING Sessions:Ten OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

These courses are for students who have completed an OUSA Recreation Centre ‘Spanish for Travellers - Beginners’ course, or have had previous exposure to the Spanish Language i.e. basic reading; an understanding of the verb “to be”; basic introductions.

Starts: 30th April Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

20 Get A Taste - Recreation MUSICAL ACTIVITIES

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 GUITAR - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Try your hand at traditional music for Have some fun learning to play the djembe and dununs, using locally made guitar in a relaxed atmosphere. This instruments! This is a high energy class caters for those who have never course suitable for beginners. Learn played the guitar and will introduce you REC. ACTIVITIES to play traditional rhythms from Mali, to the basics and equip you with some Guinea and Senegal on hand made of the latest tunes and around the fire African drums. classics. Guitars are provided and can be used for practice outside of class Starts: 10th March free of charge! Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 11th March Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm or 7.00pm – 8.00pm)

INTRODUCTION TO Starts: 29th April Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) MUSIC TECHNOLOGY OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions: Six Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre This course will give an introduction to audio recording, sonic production, software instrument programming, GUITAR - SOMETIME STRUMMERS mixing and other aspects of sound OUSA RECREATION CENTRE technology. The course begins from the absolute basics, so feel free to come This course will revise and extend upon along with no knowledge. the basics of the beginners course. To participate you must have completed a Starts: 3rd May Day: Saturday (2.00pm – 3.00pm) beginners course or be able to play a Sessions:Five few chords/bar chords or have played in the past. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Get A Taste - Recreation 21 Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (8.00pm – 9.00pm) UKULELE – ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Sessions: Six OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Learn the basics of playing one of the most fun and simple stringed SINGING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS instruments, the Ukulele! This course OUSA RECREATION CENTRE caters for absolute musical beginners as well as those with some musical If you have no musical, or singing experience. experience, then this course is for you! During five weeks you will learn to sing Starts: 6th March confidently. Specifically, you’ll learn Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 5.45pm and about singing in tune and singing in 6.00pm – 6.45pm) harmony! (There are separate classes Starts: 1st May REC. ACTIVITIES for males and females due to the Day: Thursday (5.00pm – 5.45pm) different ranges of female and male voices.) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre FEMALES Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (7.45pm – 8.45pm) UKULELE – INTERMEDIATE MALES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (8.45pm – 9.45pm) Over the duration of this course you will cover alternative chord voicings, simple Sessions:Five chord theory, transposing keys, more Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre complex strums, jazz chords, reading charts , counting time and of course many new songs. SINGING - CONTINUING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Ukuleles are provided in each course and are free to hire outside of class for This is for those who have taken our practice (for the duration of the course). singing courses previously or have had some singing training. (This is a combined male and female class.) Starts: 1st May Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 6.45pm) COMBINED MALE AND FEMALE: Sessions:Five Starts: 29th April Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Tuesday (7.45pm – 8.45pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

22 Get A Taste - Recreation DANCE ACTIVITIES 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: 13th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Thursday (8.00pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Five Argentine tango originated from the Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre streets of Buenos Aires over one hundred years ago. It is an intimate REC. ACTIVITIES sensual and dynamic dance with a strong emphasis on the connection between two people. Argentine tango is completely improvised and “in the moment”.

For many, tango is both an addiction and a way of life. The course is aimed at total beginners with or without dance partners. No previous dance experience necessary. If you can walk, you can dance Argentine Tango. ARGENTINE TANGO – CONTINUING Starts: 10th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Day: Monday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sessions:Five This course is aimed at those with some Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre prior experience in Argentine Tango (such as those who have taken our beginners course). You will expand and develop ARGENTINE TANGO – BEGINNERS upon what you have already learnt to (POSTGRADUATES) establish an ever stronger ambiance for OUSA RECREATION CENTRE the dance that is Argentine Tango.

This beginners Argentine tango course Starts: 28th April Day: Monday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) is specifically tailored for postgraduate Sessions: Five students. Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Get A Taste - Recreation 23 NEW! CIRCUS ARTS; MODERN BALLET - BEGINNERS ROPE DARTS AND STAFF STICKS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE These classes are made up of a ROPE DARTS combination of contemporary dance OUSA RECREATION CENTRE and ballet. They include current music and are a great way to build flexibility, Rope dart is a modern day performance great posture, lean muscles and cardio art based on the Chinese soft martial fitness. These classes are for those who art weapon. This course will teach you have no recent dance experience. some basic wraps, shoots, kicks, and the various combos that are possible. Starts: 10th March Rope darts will be provided for in class Day: Monday (8.00pm – 9.00pm)

REC. ACTIVITIES and take home practice. Starts: 28th April Day: Monday (8.00pm – 9.00pm) Starts: 29th April Day: Tuesday (3.00pm – 5.00pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

MODERN BALLET - INTERMEDIATE STAFF STICKS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE These classes are for those with two plus Playing with a contact staff is one of years dance experience (not necessarily the funniest things you can do! The ballet). Classes include recent music awesome combination of rolls, spins, with an emphasis on Ballet and Neo- and throws lends itself to an extremely Classical techniques. There is also a fulfilling experience. The objective of this dance which is built on throughout the course will be to get you doing some of course. the basic moves and combos, with the aim of giving you the skills necessary Starts: 10th March to put together your own performance Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) routine. Staffs will be provided for in class and take home practice. Starts: 28th April Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (3.00pm – 5.00pm) Sessions:Five Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

24 Get A Taste - Recreation BELLY DANCE BELLY DANCE – SLINKY COMBOS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Discover or learn more about the Amaze your friends when you are next on fascinating and contrary nature of the dance floor with infinity loops, slinky belly dance, a dance form that is both snakes, yummy umis and serpentine ancient and modern, and also primal arms. and influenced by fashion. Starts: 30th April Day: Wednesday (7.00pm – 8.30pm) BELLY DANCE – ROCKING RHYTHMS Sessions:Five OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Learn rhythmic combos which combine REC. ACTIVITIES the ancient rhythms of the Middle East CAPOEIRA – BEGINNERS with modern dance beats. Belly dance is OUSA RECREATION CENTRE challenging and addictive. Shimmy your way across the dance floor with rocking Check out the details for Capoeira on pg hips, percussive belly beats, lock 30 in the ‘Exercise and Health Activities’ and rock shoulders and smouldering section. shimmies.

Starts: 12th March CEROC – BEGINNERS Day: Wednesday (7.00pm – 8.30pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Ceroc (pronounced “say-roc”), originally based on modern jive, is a funky partner dance done to chart, nightclub and swing music.

Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 8.15pm)

Starts: 29th April Day: Tuesday (7.15pm – 8.15pm)

Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Get A Taste - Recreation 25 CONTINUING CEROC OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 30th April If you have completed two beginner Day: Wednesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) ceroc courses, then this is your next Sessions: Five step. In this course you will get to extend Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre your existing skills.

Starts: 29th April Day: Tuesday (8.15pm – 9.15pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre REC. ACTIVITIES CEROC – BEGINNERS (POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

This is course is especially for postgraduate students. HOOTCHY KOOTCHY BURLESQUE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 11th March Day: Tuesday (8.15pm – 9.15pm) Glamorous, fun and sexy American style Sessions:Five burlesque. With roots in vaudeville, Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre cabaret and showgirls these classes are designed to help women find their sexiness and sensuality through a CONTEMPORARY DANCE modest form of burlesque (not strip OUSA RECREATION CENTRE tease).

Contemporary dance as a form combines Starts: 12th March elements of Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Day: Wednesday (8.30pm – 9.30pm) Modern dance. It is usually danced barefoot to many different genres of Starts: 30th April music. There will be a short dance which Day: Wednesday (8.30pm – 9.30pm) is built on throughout the course. This class is best suited to students who Sessions:Five have had some previous dance training Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre (two plus years) and are interested in trying Contemporary dance.

26 Get A Taste - Recreation IRISH STEP DANCE - BEGINNERS HIP HOP - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

Learn the basics of Irish step dancing, During this course you will learn a hip- including solo jigs and reels, and hop routine. In addition to the routine you Ceilidh. This course is designed for will also practise hip hop combinations fun and physical fitness in a relaxed and popular warm up movements. This atmosphere. course is suitable if you are a beginner or if you have some previous hip hop Starts: 7th March experience. Every course is different. Day: Friday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 11th March Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre REC. ACTIVITIES

JAZZ FOR BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE HIP HOP - INTERMEDIATE This class aims to teach the basics of OUSA RECREATION CENTRE modern jazz for those with little or no dance experience in a fun environment If you have had previous hip-hop while improving flexibility, co-ordination dance experience, and are looking and confidence. A number of exercises for a challenge, then this course is for and combinations will be taught, as well you. It is also suitable if you are new as a dance. to hip hop, but you have had extensive experience of other dance forms. In Starts: 29th April the five weeks, you will learn a hip hop Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) routine. In addition to the routine you Sessions:Five will also practise hip hop combinations Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre and popular warm up movements.

Get A Taste - Recreation 27 Starts: 29th April SWING DANCE - BEGINNERS Day: Tuesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions: Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Swing dance swept everyone away in the 30’s and 40’s, and is back in full force across the globe. Come and learn the SALSA - BEGINNERS basic partner moves that will have you OUSA RECREATION CENTRE up on the floor dancing to your favourite big band / Jazz in no time. This course provides an introduction to basic salsa footwork. You will learn Starts: 6th March

REC. ACTIVITIES simple steps while enjoying great Latino Day: Thursday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) music! Starts: 1st May Starts: 10th March Day: Thursday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Sessions:Five Starts: 28th April Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm)

Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

SALSA - CONTINUING OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

This continuing course revises and extends upon basic salsa footwork.

Starts: 29th April Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

28 Get A Taste - Recreation EXERCISE, HEALTH AND SPORT ACTIVITIES

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 beginners. fundamental principles of Aikido. This It primarily focuses on the fundamental includes but is not limited to learning skills of badminton including the how to roll safely, executing basic basic knowledge of equipment, rules, REC. ACTIVITIES techniques including pins and throws, regulation, techniques, as well as the 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: 10th March Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) Starts: 8th March Sessions:Five Day: Saturday (3.00pm – 4.30pm) Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

ASTANGA VINYASA YOGA OUSA RECREATION CENTRE BOXING - BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Astanga Vinyasa yoga is a very popular and energetic style of yoga. It builds Increase your fitness, confidence, muscle strength and length and deeply coordination and self-defence skills, opens tones and cleanses the entire while learning boxing techniques. These body and mind. classes are suitable if you’re new to boxing or if you’ve done one of the five- Starts: 12th March week courses once previously. Day: Wednesday (5.15pm – 6.45pm) Sessions: Five Starts: 10th March Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Monday (12.00pm – 1.00pm)

Starts: 7th March Day: Friday (12.00pm – 1.00pm)

Get A Taste - Recreation 29 Sessions:Five HEALTH & FITNESS SEMINARS Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Let Unipol Recreation Centre give you CAPOEIRA – BEGINNERS a helping hand. This semester we OUSA RECREATION CENTRE are running three health and fitness seminars. These practical sessions will Capoeira is a martial art/dance give you the information you need to get developed during slavery in Brazil. the best out of the gym equipment and Nowadays, it is practised throughout your workout. Give one or more of these the world and is great for fun, fitness, great informative seminars a try! rhythm and self-defence.

Starts: 12th March 1. HOW TO USE THE GYM Day: Wednesday (6.45pm – 8.15pm) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

REC. ACTIVITIES Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre “how to use gym and weight machines in a workout”

FENCING FOR BEGINNERS It’s always scary walking into an OUSA RECREATION CENTRE unknown gym environment. How do you use the equipment? What does each This course provides an introduction to machine offer to your workout? Which the ancient art of swordsmanship and equipment is best for you to use? All the modern Olympic sport of fencing! of these questions and more will be covered in this seminar which will be a Starts: 11th March practical, hands on introduction to using Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) the machines in a gym workout.

Starts: 29th April Date: 5th March Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) Day: Wednesday (10.30am - 12.00pm) Sessions:One Sessions:Five Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

2. AEROBIC TRAINING & NUTRITION UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

“skills to improve your focus, energy and fitness levels”

Aerobic training is a key component of exercise as it helps to preserve and

30 Get A Taste - Recreation improve cardiovascular function which HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING is important for everyday health and FOR BEGINNERS well-being. This seminar will discuss the OUSA RECREATION CENTRE benefits of a cardio workout including the physiological changes the body During this course you will cover the undergoes, how to modify your workout theoretical principles of herbal medicine for specific training goals and how to write your own aerobic program. making including teas, decoctions, tinctures, herbal vinegars, meads, beer Date: 12th March and infused oil, investigate safe wild Day: Wednesday (10.30am - 12.00pm) crafting and craft at least two herbal Sessions:One ointments. Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Starts: 14th March Day: Friday (7.00pm – 8.00pm)

3. RESISTANCE TRAINING & NUTRITION REC. ACTIVITIES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Starts: 28th April Day: Monday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) “learn how to tone and strengthen muscle” Sessions:Five Resistance training is the basis Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre of muscular strength building. It incorporates machine weights, free- weights, free body weight, kettle JUJUTSU bells and stretchy bands. All of these OUSA RECREATION CENTRE modes of resistance training offer a unique work out for individuals and Discover the Seishinkan style of Jujutsu when used appropriately enhance for self-defence in this five-week course. the mass, strength and endurance of the musculoskeletal system. This Starts: 12th March seminar will discuss different modes of Day: Wednesday (5.30pm – 6.30pm) resistance training, the importance of Sessions:Five correct technique and ways to prescribe Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre your own resistance programme.

Date: 19th March JAPANESE SWORD Day: Wednesday (10.30am - 12.00pm) OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Sessions:One Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre During this course you will be introduced to the Muso Jikiden Ryu style of Japanese Sword Fighting, a traditional style of Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu. Practice

Get A Taste - Recreation 31 involves using wooden swords, and at Starts: 11th March an advanced level, live blades. In this Day: Tuesday (5.15pm – 6.45pm) course you will be taught correct cutting technique, core principles, and the first Starts: 13th March few kata. Day: Thursday (8.15pm – 9.45pm)

Starts: 12th March Sessions:Ten per stream Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

KENDO – BEGINNERS OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

REC. ACTIVITIES Kendo, meaning ‘Way of the Sword’ is a modern Japanese sword fighting martial art. It is based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, and combines Japanese principles, with a modern, internationally recognized sport.

Starts: 12th March Day: Wednesday (5.00pm – 6.00pm) Sessions:Five MEDITATION Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

This course provides an introduction KICKBOXING – BEGINNERS to the practice of meditation (dhyana, OUSA RECREATION CENTRE ch’an, zen), which is a fundamental technique common to all paths of In these classes you will not only get yoga and Buddhism. Classes will an aerobic workout you will also get to cover techniques for sitting, breathing kick and punch using protective pads. and observing the mind in stillness, Enrolment entitles you to attend two cultivating mental awareness and streams per week. Previous experience centering. is not necessary. (Note – this is not Tae Bo.) Starts: 1st May Day: Thursday(4.30pm– 5.30pm) Starts: 8th March Sessions:Five Day: Saturday (1.00pm – 2.30pm) Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

Starts: 10th March Day: Monday (8.15pm – 9.45pm) 32 Get A Taste - Recreation PERSONALISED EXERCISE PROGRAMMES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Having an exercise programme that you can do any time is a great way to maintain general wellbeing while studying on campus.

Unipol Recreation Centre’s friendly team of exercise leaders have a wealth of fitness knowledge to share. They will tailor an exercise regime to meet your MASSAGE health and fitness needs and will teach FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER you how to use the exercise equipment

UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE in a safe and effective manner. REC. ACTIVITIES

This course will teach you the various This service caters for those requiring a techniques of massage for relaxation, general fitness programme. Whether you using Swedish massage practice. The are wanting to increase cardiovascular content of the course is practically- fitness, improve muscular strength oriented and you will be partnered up or simply requiring a programme to with another person to practice the assist in achieving a balanced lifestyle, techniques introduced - please expect to Unipol’s exercise leaders will be able to give and receive massages throughout help. the course. Visit Unipol Recreation Centre today and Starts: 29th April make a booking. Day: Tuesday (7.00pm – 9.00pm) Sessions:Five Cost: $16.50 per session Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre (Fee must be paid upon booking the session)

Get A Taste - Recreation 33 PILATES OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

This course is essentially a beginners’ course, with some intermediate VIPASSANA MEDITATION exercises included to provide a gradual OUSA RECREATION CENTRE progression of difficulty. Sign up for the whole ten weeks and progress In this course you will learn basic throughout the semester. This course, sitting and walking meditation, an based on the work of Joseph Pilates, is introduction to the Buddha’s teachings brought to you by the qualified team at on mindfulness and happiness and how Back in Motion Physiotherapy. to cultivate insight during our everyday activities. Additionally you will learn how Starts: 10th March practising meditation helps us become Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) less judgmental and more grounded, REC. ACTIVITIES intentional in our actions, thoughtful to Starts: 11th March others, and in doing so, we find greater Day: Tuesday (6.00pm – 7.00pm) peace.

Sessions:Ten Starts: 10th March Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Day: Monday (3.30pm – 5.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre SQUASH OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

This course aims to introduce absolute beginners to the game of squash. Free court time for practising is included for the duration of the course.

Starts: 6th March Day: Thursday (5.30pm – 6.30pm or 6.30pm – 7.30pm or 7.30pm – 8.30pm)

Starts: 1st May Day: Thursday (5.30pm – 6.30pm or 6.30pm – 7.30pm or 7.30pm – 8.30pm)

Sessions:Four Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre

34 Get A Taste - Recreation WOMENS SELF DEFENCE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE YOGA – EVENINGS In this course you’ll not only learn OUSA RECREATION CENTRE basic self-defence, you’ll also build on your confidence and learn how to use These very popular, mixed level classes the environment to your advantage. offer Hatha yoga in the tradition of the Methods taught in this class are simple internationally renowned Iyengar School. and effective and can be applied by Open to all, these classes are suitable anyone. whether you are an absolute beginner, an intermediate participant or a more Starts: 10th March advanced yoga student. Enrolment is Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) not necessary as you pay on the day for the classes you attend. REC. ACTIVITIES Starts: 28th April Day: Monday (6.00pm – 7.30pm) Starts: 24th February Day: Monday (6.00pm – 8.00pm) Sessions:Five Sign Up: OUSA Recreation Centre Starts: 27th February Day: Thursday (6.00pm – 8.00pm)

YOGA – LUNCHTIME Sessions:Casual Entry OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Held at: 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: 26th February Day: Wednesday (12.00pm – 1.00pm) Sessions:Casual Entry Held at: OUSA Recreation Centre

Get A Taste - Recreation 35 FITNESS FOR FUN

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

17th February - 20th April and 28th April - 15th June 2014 * Step Intro and Pump Intro run on Saturday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd March 2014. Meet the instructor at Unipol Recreation Centre reception 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

REDUCED PROGRAMME

CARDIO PUMP CORE CORE

6.30 BALANCE

21st April - 27th April and 16th June - 6th July 2014 36 Get A Taste - Recreation combined with half an hour of core FITNESS FOR FUN MEMBERSHIPS conditioning exercises. A great all-over body workout for those with fun and Full Year: $85.00 intensity in mind. (24th February 2014 - 22nd February 2015)

Semester One: $65.00 CORE (24th February - 6th July 2014) Core focuses on toning and strengthening the abdominals, lower back, hips and butt. Improve your BALANCE posture, reduce the likelihood of back pain and get a great workout in just 45 A class that takes you through a series minutes. of yoga, pilates and stretching moves.

Tones and strengthens all muscle REC. ACTIVITIES groups, relieves tension and stress and MARTIAL improves flexibility. You will feel more flexible and relaxed after coming to this Fitness is achieved through the old class. This class is ideal on its own or oriental art of punching and kicking. after another class to supplement your This is a full body workout which training. incorporates strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

NEW! BLAST PUMP Blast is a class unique in itself! In this high-intensity, non-choreographed, Get pumped with a class that combines interval training class you will be a number of barbell exercises with working for 30 seconds at a time with motivating music to improve muscle 10 second rests in-between exercises. tone, joint flexibility and posture. This We use simple resistance moves class requires no coordination and is (squats, lunges, press ups etc) with suitable for all levels. cardio exercises (e.g. squat jumps, and burpees) to elevate your heart rate and get you working harder than ever before. PUMP INTRO No co-ordination is necessary as we use simple moves with great music. Boys A half hour, informal class recommended and girls you will love this class! for those with limited barbell weights experience. You will learn the correct technique of all the exercises that CARDIO CORE are performed in a typical class. A great chance to learn how to get This class has the best cardio moves the best out of your Pump classes.

Get A Taste - Recreation 37 STEP FIT break from your studies, de-stress and stimulate your mind during this busy A great cardio and toning class time! that has beginner to intermediate choreography. The focus is on gaining confidence on the step while having THEME CLASS fun and getting a good workout. A FREE Blast class will be held at 6.30pm You can choose the level of intensity on Thursday 20th March. Check out the from all the options provided thus this website for more details and listen to the class accommodates all fitness levels. instructors promoting it in the classes. Grab your friends and flatmates, dress up in theme and be in to have a good STEP INTRO time! Theme is to be confirmed.

REC. ACTIVITIES Ever wanted to try Step Fit but thought it looked too difficult? Step Intro is your answer. You will be shown basic moves that will help you to participate in a class. If you are new to Step Fit this 30 minute session will give you the confidence to give Step Fit a go.

STEP UP

This class has a mix of creative routines and a whole lot of rhythm based on the step. This class has intermediate choreography so take this class to extend your step skills and challenge your mind and body. Fitness Instructors plan each class with groovy moves and music to guarantee fun.

$2 FITNESS CLASSES - EXAM SPECIAL

During exams (Monday 2nd – Saturday 21st June) you can participate in any of Unipol Recreation Centre’s fitness classes for just $2 per class. So take a

38 Get A Taste - Recreation HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO TEACH FITNESS CLASSES AT UNIPOL?

Unipol is seeking instructors for 2014/15 and beyond. You will learn the basic principles of how to teach the group fitness classes that we run at Unipol in a two day training course. A fun, bubbly personality is a prerequisite. Successful completion of this course may lead to employment at Unipol Recreation Centre so all participants must have a desire to join our wonderful Unipol team. This course has been sold out the last four years so get in quick! Apply for a place on this highly sort after REC. ACTIVITIES course before Sunday 13th April by coming into Unipol.

Date: 3rd and 4th May Day: Saturday and Sunday Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm

Prerequisites: • Must be a current Fitness For Fun member • Must have a desire to teach Unipol classes and be part of the Unipol team • Be studying at Otago in 2015 or beyond.

Only 12 positions are available for this course. After Sunday 13th April, once all applications have been received, applicants will be contacted via email informing them whether they have been accepted onto the course.

Cost: $50.00 (to be paid once application has been accepted).

Get A Taste - Recreation 39 SPORT FOR FUN

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.

40 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 Sunday shooter is on target. Social netball is (6.15pm - 10.00pm) good wholesome fun for all played at various venues across campus. Venue: University of Otago College of

Education Gym Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday REC. ACTIVITIES Grades: Mixed (min. two females), and/or Thursday five a-side (6.15pm - 10.00pm) Cost: $19 per game per team (minimum purchase of two games) Venue: Smithells Gym; University of 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 INDOOR SOCCER capacity is not necessary for this one. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Day: Wednesday Bounce the ball off the walls and into (6.15pm - 10.00pm) the goal in a classical soccer match played indoors. Venue: Smithells Gym Grades: Mixed (min. two females), Day: Monday, Thursday or Friday six a-side (6.15pm - 10.00pm) Cost: $19 per game per team Venue: Smithells Gym (minimum purchase of two games)

Get A Taste - Recreation 41 SEASONAL SPORTS

TOUCH UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Feel the turf under your feet and the sun on your back as you side step your way through the opposition’s defence. Summer fun in the sun.

Starts: 12th March - 4th April (4 weeks) RUGBY Day: Wednesday and/or Friday UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE (5.15pm - 7.30pm)

REC. ACTIVITIES No coach, no manager and, best of all, Venue: Logan Park no practices. Golden oldies scrums and Grades: Mixed (min. two females), unlimited subs help reduce fatigue in six a-side the free flowing rugby spectacle Cost: $152 per team (two games per week) or $76 per team (one game Starts: 12th April - (8 weeks) per week). Day: Saturday (10.00am - 3.00pm) or (To be paid in full upon sign up) Wednesday (back-up night) (5.00pm - 10.00pm) SOCCER Venue: Logan Park UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Grades: Male only , 15 a-side Cost: $540 per team Soccer without limitations - no positions, (insurance included) no offsides, no worries. Sport For Fun Soccer is a non-competitive 9-a-side free-for-all for those of all sizes and skill levels. HOW DO I ENTER?

Starts: 12th April - (8 weeks) Come into Unipol Recreation Centre Day: Saturday (10.00am - 3.00pm) or with the contact details of two team Wednesday (back-up night) mates, some ideas for a team name (5.00pm - 10.00pm) and your entry fee. Fill out a form and you will be in the draw for the next Venue: Logan Park game. Please note: A minimum of two Grades: Female only, nine a-side or games must be paid for. Occasionally Male only, nine a-side a waiting list exists due to some Cost: $400 per team sports being in high demand. See ‘What is a waiting list?’ on pg 43.

42 Get A Taste - Recreation WHAT IS A WAITING LIST? Recreation Centre reserves the right to cancel, change or add to the programme The waiting list is designed to allow at any stage. existing and new teams an equal opportunity to participate in Sport For Fun. The waiting list is posted at the WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR TEAM bottom of each sports draw and will CAN’T PLAY? indicate the start date for your team.

If the draw is full when you enter or re- DEFAULTS enter a team, you will go on the waiting list. Date of payment of your new games At least 24 hours notice is required determines your team’s position on the when your team wants to default. When waiting list. To avoid going on a waiting defaulting you are forfeiting the game list teams are encouraged to pay for you have already paid for. Defaults

as many games as possible when they made within 24 hours of the game are REC. ACTIVITIES enter. Please be aware of your team’s deemed as a no show. start date as teams will be shifted from the waiting list into the draw when space becomes available. NO SHOW

If your team does not show for their game WHEN IS THE DRAW DONE? the ‘no show’ game will be counted as being played. Two ‘no shows’ will result The draw is done on a weekly basis in your team being removed from the and uploaded on www.otago.ac.nz/ competition. ‘No shows’ are incredibly recreation (or www.unipol.co.nz) at frustrating for everyone so please be least one day prior to game day. Entries considerate and call Unipol (479-5888) received within this period are not or email the sports coordinator on their guaranteed a place in the draw for contact email or [email protected] that week. This is because once the as soon as you find out your team can’t draw has been loaded onto the website play. 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 www.unipol. co.nz) or phone (479-5888). Unipol

Get A Taste - Recreation 43 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 43.

44 Get A Taste - Recreation ‘SPORT FOR FUN’ VENUES AND PLAYING FIELDS

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OUSA Recreation Centre Unipol Recreation Centre

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 45 TRIPS FOR FUN

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 DROP-IN MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

You’ve heard all about it so why not do We figure you may only have a spare it yourself? Open spaces, big skies - hour or two and want to try some local join Recreation Services for a weekend rides, so we are going to be doing some biking the Central Otago Rail Trail. Enjoy of the best local tracks. Come down to

REC. ACTIVITIES a stimulating off-road experience while Unipol with your gear on any of the dates taking in the unique history and vast and some of our staff will be ready to landscapes on this must do trip. head out. These are FREE in semester one, suit all levels and are about having Dates: 29th & 30th March some fun!!!! Day: Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Dates 12th, 19th, 26th March & 2nd April Day: Wednesday (12.00pm - 1.30pm approx.) CATLINS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP Sign Up: Turn up at Unipol on the day. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

This full day tour explores the beautiful CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL NEW! scenery and plentiful wildlife of the MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP Catlins. It’s ideal for the beginner or UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE intermediate rider as we provide you with all the equipment, and transport. Jump on a bike and ride the newest There are some manageable uphill’s on part of Nga Haerenga New Zealand this ride so a moderate level of fitness Cycle Trails. This self-guided journey is required winds its way down the mighty Clutha River from Roxburgh to either Beaumont Date: 6th April or Lawrence. A unique day ride for all Day: Sunday (8.00am – 6.00pm) levels. We’ll provide transport, bike, Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre lunch a cuppa and all the support you need to get through,

Date: 4th May Day: Sunday (8.00am – 6.00pm) Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

46 Get A Taste - Recreation NASBEY FOREST NEW! DISCOVERY WALKS - MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP WALKS BEYOUND CAMPUS UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

“Considered by many Otago lads an Join us to explore some of Dunedin’s lad-ettes as a mecca of mountain bike beautiful environment and the great riding.” walks that are just around the corner from campus. Learn about the local Naseby Forest has everything a history of the tracks while meeting recreational rider could hope for, people, getting some fresh air and a excellent undulating single track (up, good workout. We have great guides, down and all around), fast open fire transport and a hot cuppa all ready to roads, creeks and gully tracks. There’s go. also many a friendly tree to remind you to concentrate on your riding while Starts: 18th March or 30th April bouncing along the picturesque forest Days: Tuesday or Wednesday REC. ACTIVITIES paths. (3.00pm - 7.00pm approx.) Sessions:Four Good riding skills are required to make Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre the most of the weekend exploring the tracks around Naseby. .

Date: 10th & 11th May Day: Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

PENINSULA MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

This half day guided tour is an ideal way to get a taste of the history, scenery and wildlife of the Otago Peninsula. We have bikes and helmets for the group so come and explore the peninsula with us. A simple and easy ride for all levels. FARM TRIP NZ UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Date: 9th March Day: Sunday (3.00pm – 7.00pm) “You couldn’t have a more kiwi Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre weekend trip if you tried!”

Come with us on a classic kiwi farm weekend, packed with all the traditional

Get A Taste - Recreation 47 BEGINNERS GOLF LESSONS UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

farm activities. Learn about the workings Learn the important basics of how to of a busy South Canterbury sheep farm play golf. The sessions will cover the in a brilliant hands-on weekend of fun! grip, stance, basic swing, wood/iron Have a go at shearing a sheep, tailing shots, chipping and putting. & drafting lambs in the sheep yards, moving a herd of cattle, work with the The final lesson will involve putting your farm dogs and savor the tastes of some new skills into practice and playing a fantastic home cooked farm produce. few complete holes while learning golf etiquette. You’ll be well on your way to Dates: 12th & 13th April becoming a golf pro! Days: Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Starts: 14th March

REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Friday (1.00pm – 3.00pm) Sessions:Three Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

INTERMEDIATE GOLF LESSONS UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

“Intensive lessons for intermediate and advanced golfers.”

Are you challenged by your golf swing or wanting to improve your play? This course is designed for those who enjoy a regular game of golf and are looking ADVENTURE/TRIP DATES to get more out of their game, with DON’T SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE? intensive coaching in a small group setting. If you are keen to get out and about, have a group keen to try something This is not a course for beginners (see new, but due to unplanned clashes can’t Beginners Golf Lessons) for more details make a schedule activity, don’t panic! for the beginner level instruction). Come in and see us at Unipol Recreation Centre, there are some activities that we Sessions:Friday 11th April & Saturday will arrange for small groups. We have 12th April (1.00 - 4.00pm) some great contacts and may be able Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre to get your group doing the activity you have wanted to try!

48 Get A Taste - Recreation HORSE RIDING involved during this trek. Two riders of UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE equal ability will enjoy this trek. We can arrange other dates – come and see If you’ve dreamed of trying horse riding, us!!! then here’s a fun and safe way to start! This course is aimed at the complete Date: 15th March beginner and designed to teach you Day: Saturday (8.00am – 12.00noon) the basic skills of horse riding. All equipment, transport and a friendly Date: 29th March horse is provided! Each lesson is Day: Saturday (8.00am – 12.00noon) approximately two hours. Date: 17th May Starts: 7th March Day: Saturday (10.30am – 2.30pm) Day: Friday (1.00pm – 4.00pm) Sessions:Three Sessions:One

HORSE TREK – DEBORAH BAY ‘BEGINNERS’ UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Enjoy a two hour trek around the hills of Deborah Bay where a group of up to six people can absorb the views and farm life along the way. There is also the opportunity to try out your skills in the purpose built arena. A safe and relaxing journey, at a pace for beginners.

Starts: 3rd May Day: Saturday (9.30am – 12.30pm) ICE CLIMBING - FOX GLACIER Sessions:One UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Experience one of the few glaciers around the world that descends below HORSE TREK – DEBORAH BAY the level of surrounding rainforest. View ‘INTERMEDIATE or BEGINNERS’ the magnificent valley of Fox Glacier, UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE while checking out deep crevasses, towering seracs and stunning blue ice. Spend a half day riding on the stunning Have a go climbing steep walls of ice, beaches of Aramoana where you and learn how to use crampons and ice can view wildlife such as seals and axes to scale heights. Fox Glacier is also penguins. Trotting and cantering can be one of the warmest places to ice climb,

Get A Taste - Recreation 49 as the glacier does not rely on sub-zero temperatures to freeze

Dates: 11th, 12th & 13th April or ROCKCLIMBING COMBO 23rd, 24th & 25th May UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre This course combines an indoor climbing session, where you learn the basics of movement technique, safety, equipment, belaying and top-rope climbing, followed by a day out at one of Dunedin’s most popular climbing spots, Long Beach.

Starts: 7th March or 2nd May

REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Friday (5.30pm – 8.30pm) & Saturday (10.00am – 4.30pm) Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

NEW! MT COOK NATIONAL PARK ROCKCLIMBING ESCAPE UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

This weekend climbing trip takes place on amazing outdoor climbing terrain in the Mt Cook National Park (it’s a good extension of our Rockcombo course). KARITANE WILDLIFE TOUR We also have the option of an indoor UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE climbing session should the weather be bad. You will learn and expand the Experience the freedom and wind in basics of movement technique, safety, your hair, not to mention the views, as equipment, belaying and top-rope you enjoy a day aboard the modern and climbing. The trip will be suitable for comfortable sailing catamaran, Caprice. all climbing abilities but if you have the Enjoy a leisurely sail around the Otago appropriate experience the option of Coastline and a walk on the Karitane lead climbing exists. Peninsula. There is also a chance for kayaking, fishing and snorkelling and Dates: 4th, 5th & 6th April lots of wildlife viewing. Day: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Date: 1st March Day: Saturday (8.00am – 3.30pm) Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

50 Get A Taste - Recreation SAILING - LAKE WAIHOLA UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

This enjoyable experience will introduce you to sailing in the sheltered boat SEA FISHING - KARITANE harbour of Lake Waihola, 30 minutes UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE drive south of Dunedin. Explore and fish the beautiful bays and This sailing experience is based on the coastlines of Karitane (half an hour Yachting New Zealand Level 1 National north of Dunedin) aboard a 30ft jet Sailing Scheme. While basic theory will boat fully equipped to take you inshore be covered, most of your time will be fishing. A great day out guaranteed spent on the water sailing – you will be whether you are an experienced fisher shown a dry sailing run before getting or a beginner – and definitely a blue cod out there to have a go yourself! or four for your dinner or BBQ?!

REC. ACTIVITIES Day: Wednesday 5th March Date: 10th May (2.30pm – 8.30pm approx.) Day: Saturday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre (7.30am – 2.30pm approx.) Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

SAILING - OTAGO HARBOUR UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE SEA KAYAKING - DOUBTFUL SOUND UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Learn the basics of sailing on the beautiful Otago Harbour. This This trip is about allowing yourself some introductory course will give you a sound quality time to experience a genuine foundation on which to build further kayaking and camping adventure in experience. a remote New Zealand environment. On this guided trip you’ll have the The course will cover an introduction to opportunity to kayak in the midst the boat, boat handling on and off the of a massive glacial landscape and water, charts, knots and meteorology. experience untouched wilderness. This Most importantly you will get out there trip caters for people of all paddling and have a go! abilities. Participants must have a good level of fitness and confidence in the Days: Thursday 20th March water. You will paddle double kayaks. (6.00pm–8.00pm), Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd Dates: 7th, 8th & 9th March March (8.30am–4.30pm) Days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

Get A Taste - Recreation 51 over kelp forests and around diverse wildlife. Sound like you?

Supported by an experienced and SEA KAYAKING knowledgeable guide, you’ll paddle LAKE MANAPOURI - FIORDLAND past breathtaking coastline then if UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE sea conditions allow, paddle into the Matanaka Caves to explore caverns and Enjoy a weekend away experiencing the archways. The sea kayaks are all sit-on- wilderness of Lake Manapouri by double top doubles – be prepared to get wet! sea kayak. Date: 16th March On this guided trip you’ll visit hidden Day: Sunday (8.30am – 1.30pm) coves accessible only by the lake, be Sessions:One surrounded by dense native beech Sign Up; Unipol Recreation Centre

REC. ACTIVITIES forest and steep rugged mountains and rest at stunning sandy beaches. This trip caters for people of all paddling abilities. SEA KAYAKING Participants must have a good level of TAIAROA HEADS fitness and confidence in the water. UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Dates: 21st, 22nd & 23rd March This unique paddling experience takes Days: Friday, Saturday & Sunday in the attractions and wildlife of the Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre beautiful Taiaroa Heads on the Otago Harbour. No prior kayaking experience is required.

Dates: 3rd May Day: Saturday (9.00am – 1.00pm) Sessions:One Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING (SUP) UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Take a surfboard (well kind of a BACK BY DEMAND! SEA KAYAKING surfboard), long paddle and bit of MATANAKA PENINSULA AND CAVES balance – get out on the water and UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE you have stand up paddle boarding! Whether you’d like a leisurely paddle out Set off from the beaches at Karitane, on the Otago Harbour or a core training kayak through the rolling surf then past exercise that will strengthen muscles secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs, and improve your balance

52 Get A Taste - Recreation SURF SAFARI NEW! UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE and coordination, this low-impact and If you want to surf some now areas then fun sport is a great way to explore the join us for a weekend surfing outside Dunedin coastline and have fun in the Dunedin. There are several great surf water. Please note that this is a flat locations north and south of Dunedin so water only SUP course (not in the surf). we are off. This weekend trip will explore everything surfing from learning surf Starts: 27th March safety, weather prediction and deciding Day: Thursday (2.30pm – 5.30pm) on which conditions match personal Sessions:One comfort zones. Let the Safari begin!!!!. Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre This trip would be suited to people who have done a surfing course or have some experience. SURFING REC. ACTIVITIES UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE Dates: 29th & 30th March Day: Saturday & Sunday Surf’s up! These beginner courses Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre provide an introduction to the sport of surfing, through theory and developing practical skills. The course covers the basics of surfing, where to go, different boards and wetsuits, terminology, weather and surf conditions, and a bit on keeping yourself safe.

Practical skills developed include; tying boards onto racks, reading the surf conditions, gearing up, parts of the board, trimming and body position, group and personal safety, wiping out, paddling technique, catching waves and standing up! TROTTERS GORGE Starts: 1st March or 11th March or UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE 5th April. Day: Saturday & Sunday Trotters Gorge Hut provides an ideal (9.00am - 1.30pm) or retreat for a quiet weekend of relaxation Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday or study. Situated in the Waitaki County, (5.00pm – 8.00pm) North Otago, in a clearing beside a Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre small stream, with an accompanying swimming hole, the area is sheltered

Get A Taste - Recreation 53 and has a climate generally milder and sunnier than Dunedin. Starts: 5th April The adjacent Trotters Gorge Scenic Day: Saturday (9.00am – 1.30pm) Sessions:One Reserve is considered to be of national Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre importance being of considerable scientific interest botanically, geographically and entomologically. WINE APPRECIATION TOUR - CENTRAL OTAGO Walks, both easy and strenuous exist UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE within the reserve boundary. Join this group for a leisurely weekend Visit Unipol Recreation Centre for more trip to experience a taste of Central

REC. ACTIVITIES 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: 15th & 16th March Day: Saturday & Sunday Sign Up: Unipol Recreation Centre

WINDSURFING UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE

Experience the exhilaration of windsurfing. This introductory activity will teach you the basics of boardsailing on the beautiful Otago Harbour.

Specific skills & theory taught are: sailing theory, safety issues and basic sailing techniques of uphauling, 180 degree turns, sailing and steering.

54 Get A Taste - Recreation EVENTS Sign Up: Prizes: fee; NA Entry March Date: none. is There Interpret as you may! * Conditions apply. theme? The comp. getting snappy for this semester’s photo traditional but whatever you do start down or saturate. Get creative or stay Focus, zoom, expose, touch up, touch- digitals or the old school Polaroids. Break out the iPhone, iPad, tablets, Sign Up: Prizes: NA Entry: Date: may apply. is thoughts and get writing.*Conditions There theme? none. Interpret asyou may. Collect you The competition. Go mad in thissemester’s poetry campus -mark thedates inyour studentdiary, get involved andhave fun! Here are some student recreational events for that are happening on and around OUSA Recreation Centre $100second,place, third $50 $25 Photos to besubmitted by 31st OUSA Recreation Centre $100 $50second,$25third first, April 2014 Poems to besubmitted by 30th POETRY COMPETITION PHOTO COMPETITION OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE COMPETITIONS Sign Up: Prizes: Entry: Date: thereof). How longcanyou last? strength, stamina andgrace (or lack mechanical bull riding competition. A great test of ever first our Introducing Sign Up: Prizes: 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 LASER TAG TOURNAMENT OUSA Recreation Centre (+ spot prizes) $75second,$50third$200 first, $3 perperson 3rd May OUSA Recreation Centre $100 $50second,$25third first, $5 perperson 16th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE TOURNAMENTS RIDE THEBULL

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55 EVENTS 56 EVENTS Get ATaste -Recreation 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 Sign Up: Prizes: NA Entry: Date: reigning champ LinganKong. and mintgameplanto take onthe tennis tourney.along your Bring friends are all welcome at this semesters table Newbies, pro’s, amateurs (andthe like) Sign Up: Prizes: Entry: Date: forms ofintimidation. caddies will beaccepted as legitimate Rush Please note Course. gloves and at Laser Force Gold on their wonderful practising! This tournament will be held and Grab getthe argyle and visors TEXAS HOLD-EMPOKERTOURNAMENT TABLE TENNISTOURNAMENT MINI GOLFTOURNAMENT OUSA Recreation Centre $75second,$50third$200 first, 13th April OUSA Recreation Centre $100 $50second,$25third first, $5 perperson 16th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE

too. For classtimesseepg36. 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- 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: NA Entry: Date: Day invitingyou to meet, greet and During Orientation OUSA hosts Clubs Where: Entry: Date: $2 FTINESSCLASSES-EXAMSPECIAL OTHER FUNEVENTS&FESTIVALS OUSA Recreation Centre $75second,$50third$200 first, 16th May Unipol Recreation Centre student ID) $2 perclass(with2014 tertiary 21st June Monday 2ndJune –Saturday UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE OUSA RECREATION CENTRE CLUBS DAY everyone. somethingpolitical orspiritual – for social, cultural, religious, - sporting, campus on clubs 100+ the of any join Where: Entry: Time: 6.30pm Date: bring alongafriend. sure to mark this date and in your diary format and is guaranteed to be fun. Be class fitness group Blast the follow will to announced. The free theme class classes it in as the 2014themeyet is and listen to the instructors promoting website Unipol the out Check fit! getting up in theme and have a great time while dress flatmates, and friends your Grab Where: Time: Date: THEME CLASS-FITNESSFOR FUN Unipol Recreation Centre student ID) Free (with2014 tertiary Thursday 20thMarch Union Hall,OtagoUniversity Link 10.00am -4.00pm Wednesday 19th February UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE ‘Under thesea’FitnessFor Fun Unipol Recreation Centre. theme class2013at Sign Up: Prizes: Entry: Date: this nightgets crazy. quiz night featuring pizza!Buyer beware; Check. Come on down to our always successful bonding? Flat Check. Dinner? [email protected] Great KingStreet, UnipolGym Clinics Physiotherapy S Staff andstudentdiscountedrates chool of of chool QUIZ NIGHTFEAT. PIZZA OUSA Recreation Centre team, $50third team $200 first team, $75second $2 perperson 25th March OUSA RECREATION CENTRE Get ATaste -Recreation

57 EVENTS AWARDS AND GRANTS 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

Every year OUSA presents the University For more information email your Clubs of Otago Blues and Golds Awards. Development Officer [email protected]

Dating back over 100 years (1908), the Blues are the premier award for OUSA GRANTS sporting excellence by students at Otago University. There are also awards OUSA has a fund set aside to assist that recognise exceptional contribution affiliated clubs and individual students by those in supporting roles. Awards with specific projects. The committee presented include Blues, Outstanding meets six times a year to allocate grants. Contribution to Sport, Sports Club of the Year, Maori Sportsperson of the Year Application forms are available from and the highly coveted Sportsman of the OUSA Recreation Centre. Closing dates Year and Sportswomen 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. There are also awards that home/deals/grants/ recognise exceptional contribution by those in supporting roles. Awards include Golds, Contribution to the Arts and Culture Award, Silver Service Award AWARDS & GRANTS & AWARDS 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 at OUSA Recreation Centre by 4pm Friday, 1st August 2014.

58 Get A Taste - Recreation SPORTS CLUBS 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 BADMINTON

Contact: Robert Smith Contact: Markus Ho Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.facebook.com/ The OUSA Archery Club is a student run ocbadminton/ club whose name is self-explanatory. We run a beginners course each semester, The Badminton Club provides a friendly range nights for experienced archers and environment for students, staff and the we have all the necessary equipment. general public around campus to share Email us for shooting times, beginners an interest in playing badminton. We classes and any other enquiries. also provide knowledge about the sport of badminton, a consistent practice schedule for players to achieve a higher AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (AFL) performance level, fun games and fair play. Our aim is to improve a player’s Contact: Michael Bruhan health, fitness, badminton skills, and Ph: 021-609-401 reduce the risk of injury. Email: [email protected]

Our club is for everyone interested in BASKETBALL - MEN Aussie Rules (AFL). The club promotes the game through members watching Contact: Andrew Lee televised professional AFL games Ph: 027-379-9214 together in a social environment, regular Email: [email protected] kicking and fitness sessions, the playing Web: https://www.facebook.com/ of a season in spring, after rugby and pages/Otago-University-Mens- soccer seasons have finished. Basketball-Club/91175862332

Massive opportunities exist for provincial The Otago University Mens’ Basketball and national representation. Whether Club competes in Dunedin’s premier you have played the game before, have club basketball competition. We have seen it on TV and want to know more, or four teams across three grades: Premier, are a complete newcomer to the sport, competitive and social. We train twice Otago AFL would love to hear from you! a week and have games on Saturdays CLUBS at the Edgar Centre from April through September.

Get A Taste - Recreation 59 BASKETBALL - WOMEN CAPOEIRA

Contact: Maddison Crawford Contact: Kussi Hurtado Ph: 027-378-2847 Ph: 027-367-1566 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nzcapoeira.co.nz Varsity Women’s Basketball Club competes in the local Dunedin Capoeira is an Afro Brazilian martial art competition at top level all the way created by African slaves taken to Brazil. through to social teams. It comprises of martial and acrobatic movements as well as music and dance. In 2013 we had five teams; three Today capoeira is practiced as a form competitive, one social-competitive and of exercise, self-expression and self- the other social. All teams finished the defence. season in high positions.

Competitive teams train once or twice a CRICKET (UNIVERSITY GRANGE) week at Unipol and all teams compete every Tuesday night at Edgar Centre Contact Sam Lewis from April through to September. Ph: 027-452-8996 New players of any skill level always Email: [email protected] welcome! Please feel free contact us for Web: http://www.ugcc.co.nz any information. University Grange Cricket Club has a long and proud history of over 125 years CANOE (WHITE WATER) of promoting and playing cricket with distinction in the region. The club has Contact: Joe Hughes produced a number of representative Ph: 027 349 5139 cricketers including Aaron Redmond; Email: [email protected] White Ferns Sarah Tsukigawa and Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Susie Bates, and NZU19 representative groups/theoucc/ Michael Bracewell.

The OUCC runs weekend trips away during the beginning of the year up CYCLING until the Easter Break. During the Easter Break we go on a week-long trip Contact: Glenn Todd to Murchison! The club caters for all Email: [email protected] abilities, even if you have never been Web: http://www.facebook.com/ in a boat before! Weekly meetings are groups/159936374096210/ held at 1.30pm on Thursdays in The

CLUBS Recreation Centre. Rolling sessions are From world champions to weekend at Moana Pool on Wednesdays 7.30am warriors, Cycling Otago is where people - 9.00am. who love to ride their bikes meet.

60 Get A Taste - Recreation Champions like Greg Henderson and Recreation Centre car park. Trips, free Alison Shanks started pedalling with gear hire for members, cheap tank fills, Cycling Otago. discounts at Dive Otago. We are into SCUBA & free diving, or just diving for Dedicated members create and run an fun. Come along! exciting race programme, which caters to all abilities. You can also join social and training rides on a weekly basis. FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Affiliated with BikeNZ, Cycling Otago offers road, track, schools, female and Contact: Henry Flood masters cycling programmes. There is Ph: 027-339-1897 something to suit everyone, so get in Email: [email protected] touch with us today. We provide the opportunity for students to play football (soccer) from Premier DEBATING grades down to more social grades in the local football competition. So if Contact: Paul Hunt you’re interested in playing football, we Email: [email protected] or hunt. cater for all needs. [email protected] Web: http://www.ouds.ousa.org.nz FREESTYLE SPORTS Established in 1888, OUDS is the longest serving University society. For Contact: Kim Mackay-Wallace 118 years our aim has remained the Ph: 027-722-7866 same: to provide a warm and welcoming Email: [email protected] forum to debate the issues facing New Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Zealand and beyond. We run numerous theoufsc other events throughout the year like the infamous Crate Debate. If you’re Otago Uni Snow Sports Club (OUSSC) interested, get in touch - everyone is is the latest evolution of the Otago Uni welcome. Freestyle Sports Club (OUSFC) and the old Alpine Sports Club (OUASC). OUSSC provides an awesome environment for DIVE social and sporting events with like- minded boarders, skiers, surfers and Contact: Christopher Frantz skaters! Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.oudc.wordpress.com/ orhttps://www.facebook.com/ HARRIERS

otagounidiveclub CLUBS Contact: Jane Pali (Club Manager) Otago University Dive Club, meets Email: [email protected] every Thursday 4.00pm in our shed in Web: www.hillcity.org.nz

Get A Taste - Recreation 61 We are both a competitive and social KARATE - OKINAWAN GOJU RYU club, catering for all types and speeds of runners. We meet every Wednesday Contact: Mike Gill 5pm outside OUSA Recreation Centre, Email: [email protected] 84 Albany Street, and Saturday 10am Web: http://www.karate.org.nz/ outside Hill City Club Rooms, Logan Park dojos/otago or https://www. Drive for club runs. facebook.com/pages/ Otago-University- Goju-Ryu- Karate/290070087769983 HOCKEY A member of the International Okinawan Contact: Joel Clarke (Secretary) Goju Ryu Federation, and its New Zealand Ph: 021-127-8627 organisation. This traditional karate Email: [email protected] style emphasises self-defence, fitness Web: www.ouhc.co.nz or and martial arts, over sports. Instructors https:// www.facebook.com/ are senior dan grades (black belts) who groups/7698544686/ have been training internationally for over 25 years. Beginners are welcome OUHC is the most successful hockey to training anytime! club in Dunedin. We have teams for men and women of all abilities, from Premier to Social. Our social calendar is also very KARATE - SHUKOKAI full! New players should come prepared for trials in early March. Contact: Shane Key Ph: 027-592-8843 Email: [email protected] JUDO 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 techniques and ground fighting. It is an Email: [email protected] excellent sport, means of self-defence Web: http://krc.ousa.org.nz and fitness/ exercise program. Training or Search for ‘OUSA KRC’ is on Tuesday nights 7:30pm - 9pm in or https://www.facebook.com/ the old P.E. gym on Cumberland St. groups/101445169894508/

CLUBS OUSA KRC is a sports club for sprint (K1/K2/K4) and marathon distance

62 Get A Taste - Recreation kayakers, multisport paddlers and surf Attention all Netball Enthusiasts: we are skiers. We cater to all abilities - from a bunch of Netball umpires of all levels those simply looking for a fun way to - new and experienced, young and old. keep in shape and explore Otago, to We wish to invite anyone else to take those who want to race at a national up the sport of netball umpiring or even level. bench officiating - enjoy your Saturdays with us!

MOUNTAIN BIKING OUSA DANCE ASSOCIATION Contact: Gareth Hargreaves Web: http://www.mountainbikingotago. Contact: Zahra Darvish (President) co.nz or https://www.facebook. Ph: 021-0243-9650 com/mtbotago Email: Otago-dance-association@hotmail. com The stated purpose of MBO Inc. is to Web: Facebook: Otago Dance promote & develop mountain biking as a Association 2013 recreational pursuit & competitive sport in the Otago region. Otago Dance Association is a student organisation that provides opportunity within campus for students to be a part of NETBALL a dance community, and showcase their talents with peers and in performances. Contact: Janine Hayward (Treasurer) ODA nurtures and encourages culture, Ph: (03) 479-8666 offering dance styles that suit a large Email: [email protected] variety of students and their passions. Web: http://www.universityalbion. Dance styles include: Hip-hop, Indian, wordpress.com Jazz, Contemporary, Persian, Fitness and more. Monday 7.00pm - 8.00pm, University Albion Netball club enters Wednesday 8.30pm - 10.30pm, and teams of all levels in the Saturday netball Sunday 2.00pm - 3.30pm all in the competition at Edgar Stadium. From Dance Room at the OUSA Recreation premiere grade teams, to competitive Centre. senior grade teams, to social teams, we can cater for you! For further information watch the Recreation Centre noticeboard OTAGO ULTIMATE CLUB in February/March for trial dates. Contact: Gabe Vilgalys Email: [email protected] NETBALL OFFICIALS Web: https://www.facebook.com/

groups/Otago.Ultimate.Club/ CLUBS Contact: Joyce Andrew Ph: 027-367-3369 5.00pm Tuesday and 2.00pm on Email: [email protected] Sunday. Meet on Logan Park, opposite

Get A Taste - Recreation 63 Teachers College, heading towards abilities in various grades of local rugby. Unipol. Bring light and dark t-shirts. The club has a student environment, Come join the fun of Ultimate. 124 years of history, 44 All Blacks, Black Ferns and numerous other national representatives to its credit. RENAISSANCE RAPIER Our home ground and our clubrooms are at the newly developed complex at Contact: Angus Dingwall the redeveloped University Oval (also Email: [email protected] used as a cricket test venue) which is only a five minute walk from campus. Explore the noble art of rapier fencing Training nights are Monday – Thursday. as practised in Renaissance Europe. Learn about footwork; guard positions; thrusting, parrying and riposting RUGBY LEAGUE with the rapier; and use of offhand devices such as dagger, baton, and Contact: Dexter Buchanan cloak. Renaissance rapier is safe, fun, Email: [email protected] or bucde598@ challenging, and very rewarding. student.otago.ac.nz or Otago University Rugby League Club

ROWING The University of Otago rugby league team for the Otago and Otago/ Contact: Glen Sinclair Southland competitions. The best Ph: 027-476-9377 rugby league club in Dunedin, with by Email: [email protected] far the most intelligent and interesting Web: http://www.ourc.org.nz players. Come along and see us play every Saturday afternoon at the Oval For beginners and experts. A fantastic against Dunedin teams, and later this facility, one of the best in the country year in the expanded Otago-Southland with high class boats, indoor rowing competition. tank, 16 of the latest rowing machines. Only a ten minute walk from the University. Sign up at Clubs Day to race SEISHINKAN at the NZ University Rowing Champs. Contact: Aleksis Kavalieris Ph: 027-817-9455 RUGBY FOOTBALL Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.seishinkan.info/ Contact: Trevor Turner (Club Captain) Email: [email protected] Seishinkan Iaijutsu (sword fighting) Web: http://www.ourfc.co.nz is a traditional Japanese school. It is CLUBS oriented around life skills, such as Your University rugby club that caters for peaceful negotiation. To avoid conflict rugby players (male and female) of all - developed from martial arts rather

64 Get A Taste - Recreation than solely on fighting skills. To defend SQUASH yourself you first need to think clearly in a tense situation. Trainings are 5-7pm Contact: Tom Telford (President) (venue TBD). Wear comfortable clothing Ph: 027-825-0923 which is easy to move in. No experience Email: [email protected] necessary. Weapons provided. Web: http://www.unisquash.net or https://www.facebook.com/ unisquash SMALLBORE RIFLE SHOOTING Otago University Squash Racquet’s club Contact: Peter McCallum is THE place to be!! Not only is squash Ph: (03) 455-1829 the world’s healthiest sport, Otago Uni Email: peter.mccallum@healthotago. Squash Club has been voted best club co.nz on campus 2006 and NZ Squash Club of the Year. We are a student run club Smallbore target shooting is an with many beginners starting each year, opportunity to test your eyesight and and we also cater to high level players powers of concentration, all instruction as well. Come down to club night on and equipment is provided. We shoot Fridays from 6pm to have a go, meet on Monday nights between March and fellow squashies and have an awesome September at a specialist indoor range. time.

SPEARFISHING AND HUNTING CLUB SWORDS (FENCING)

Contact: K’an Lees Contact: Joel Zimmerman Email: [email protected] Ph: 022-343-0618 Web: www.ossahc.org.nz or https:// Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/groups/ OSSAHC/ Do you have a fetish for fighting with long, sharp metal objects? Try fencing! OSSAHC Aims & Objectives: We are a fun club with lots of support for 1. To provide unique, new, and innovative anyone who wants to compete seriously, ways for students to participate in the or just come along and play. All levels outdoor life of Dunedin, and surrounds. and abilities are welcome. Training 2. To build a diverse community nights are 7.00pm - 10.00pm Tuesday of Dunedin students committed to and 2.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday in the strengthening progressive spearfishing Activities Hall at the OUSA Recreation and hunting/gathering. Centre. 3. To advance the ethos of kaitiakitaka (stewardship) and preserve the majesty Do you have a fetish for fighting with of our lands and waters. long, sharp metal objects? Try fencing! CLUBS We are a fun club with lots of support for anyone who wants to compete seriously,

Get A Taste - Recreation 65 or just come along and play. All levels VOLLEYBALL - SCORPIONS and abilities are welcome. Contact: Jock Murley Email: [email protected] TAEKWON-DO (ITFNZ) Past National Title holders in both Contact: Nadia de Koster (President) Men and Women’s Volleyball. Five Ph: 027-390-0950 teams qualified for Division 1 National Email: [email protected] Championships in 2007. Trainings Web: http://www.outkd.org.nz or are held at Otago Girls Gymnasium Facebook: Otago University ITF Tuesdays and Smithells Gymnasium TaeKwon-Do Club Thursday.

This is the original style of the Korean martial art Taekwon-Do. We regularly WATERPOLO attend camps, seminars, tournaments and social events. We cater to all levels Contact: Bryn Thompson (President) and beginners are always welcome. Ph: 021-178-1615 First two weeks free! Email: [email protected] Web: Facebook: Otago Uni Social WaterPolo (Group) TRAMPING Social League: This mixed league is Contact: Joe Vincent open to all levels of players - including Ph: 027-228-5946 beginners! Played on a weeknight at Email: [email protected] Moana Pool, you can either enter a Web: http://www.outc.org.nz whole team or be placed in a team.

OUTC is one of the largest and most active Clubs on campus. We are into YACHTING all types of outdoor activities from tramping, mountaineering, rock climbing Contact: Warren McNoe (Treasurer) to mountain biking, aquanauting and Ph: (03) 479-8137 general fun. We also organise heaps Email: [email protected] of awesome social activities like Happy Hour, slideshows, and our famous Bushball. Our meetings are held on Tuesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm, and Fridays 12.30pm - 1.30pm in the Otago Room at OUSA Recreation Centre, everyone welcome.

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66 Get A Taste - Recreation SOCIETIES

The following are societies which are available for OUSA and OPSA members to join. They operate from the OUSA Recreation Centre.

ACT young professionals. Our exchange programmes engage over 20,000 Contact: Guy McCallum young people across 110 countries and Ph: 021-030-3701 territories. In addition, our leadership Email: otago.vicepresident@actoncam programmes develop over 60,000 pus.org.nz students in 2100 universities. Visit www. Web: http://www.actoncampus.org.nz aiesec.org.nz to find out more about our programmes and opportunities.

AFROTAGO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Contact: Kim Aperloo (President) Ph: 027-369-6525 Contact: Alena Plaksina Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or Web: https://www.facebook.com/ [email protected] groups/afrotago/ Web: http://www.amnesty.org.nz

This club has a supportive environment Do you care about human rights? Would in which all people who originate from you like to make a difference? Then Africa, or who are interested in Africa join Amnesty Otago Students Society are welcome. We meet regularly, do fun and fight for human rights! Amnesty activities together, play soccer, dance campaigns against violations of rights, and raise funds for African charities! including imprisonment for beliefs or We have loads of fun events planned identity, torture and killings. We are the throughout the year. Come along and campus group that raises awareness of enjoy! these issues.

AIESEC DUNEDIN ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIETY

Contact: Sinead Logan Contact: Naomi Woods Ph: 021-067-0797 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.facebook.com/

Web: http://www.aiesec.org.nz groups/3393145327/ CLUBS

AIESEC is the world’s largest youth- The UOAS is a society set up primarily driven not for profit network of to provide support for students

Get A Taste - Recreation 67 interested in anthropology and related BATSWANA STUDENTS fields (including but not limited to Gender, Sociology, Bio-anthropology Contact: Oabile Obed Molaodi and Archaeology). We provide an Email: [email protected] or avenue for financial support and [email protected] offer opportunities for participation in anthropological excursions, field trips, To expose the Otago University training, workshops, social activities and community to the culture of Batswana to conferences to develop skills and have strengthen ties among us as Batswana fun! We work on projects and events living in Otago. To create a supportive to meet the needs of our members network of existing and future Batswana and welcome your suggestions! For students studying at Otago University. example, at the moment we are working on the production of our new student archaeology journal, Origin. BREWERS ASSOCIATION

If you have any questions, would like Contact: Jaz Morris to join the UOAS or would like to get Ph: 027-406-9173 involved as a volunteer on one of the E-mail: [email protected] UOAS committees. Web: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/151374415007045/

BAHAI SOCIETY We are a new club on campus for all those interested in homebrewing Contact: Aqilah Imtiaz (President) beer and wine, and sampling NZ and Ph: 021-0298-7603 international craft beer. We have Email: [email protected] plenty of brewing equipment available Web: http://www.facebook.com/oubs thanks to a generous grant from OUSA. Members also get discounts at the Purpose: Promote the oneness of Malthouse, Dunedin’s best source of mankind by embracing all students brewing equipment, grains and hops. regardless of their race, religion, We invite you to come along to our brew background or age. The club caters to meetings and sign up to our facebook social, spiritual, intellectual and moral page. development. The Society has many members from varying backgrounds; most of whom are not Bahai’s but share BRUNEI STUDENTS ASSOCIATION in its ideals. Contact: Caroline Shie Ph: 021-079-2533 Email: [email protected]

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The Brunei Students’ Association is

68 Get A Taste - Recreation a close-knit community of Bruneian Enjoy singing? International travel? students, mostly based in Dunedin. Or are you an undiscovered bathroom While we greatly ensure that all is well singing star? Cantores sings for a with our members, we also aim to bring wide variety of events. Music includes: a taste of our rich culture, heritage and kiwi, pacific, pop, opera and choral absolutely delicious cuisine to Aoteoroa. masterpieces. And we have a great Feel free to have a chat with us; we don’t social calendar too! swallow whole! International students are welcome and credits can be earned on exchange. BUSINESS CASE Practices Thursday evenings at OUSA Recreation Centre. No audition needed Contact: Jonathan Rowe and no cost to join. Other Contacts: Email: [email protected] Kylie: 027 471 0225 & Dean: 022 306 Web: http://www.caseclub.co.nz 6893. Sing, meet new friends and see the real NZ with us on our travels! The Otago Business Case Club is a student elected body responsible for organising local business competitions CATHSOC within the School of Business. These competitions act as a selection pool Contact: Lucy Watt for University representation at the Email: [email protected] National and International Business Web: http://www.wix.com/cathsoc/ Case competitions. dunedin or https://www.facebook. com/groups/cathsocdunedin/

CAMPUS GREENS CathSOC is the local Catholic tertiary students association. We are a diverse Contact: Bert Holmes group which promotes social and Email: [email protected] spiritual nourishment of the University’s catholic community. Retreats, pizza This year we are sustaining up our nights, musical groups and choir, flats, getting students on the Dunedin discussion groups, \’best buddies\’ and Electorate Roll, and working to protect coffee nights are all on offer, as well our national parks and eco-systems. as regularly enriching the Sunday 7pm Keep an eye on Critic’s weekly mass at the Holy Name parish. We are noticeboard for meeting times. also found on Facebook. All are most welcome!

CANTORES CHOIR CLUBS Contact: Dom Peyroux Ph: 022-037-3887 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cantoreschoir.org Get A Taste - Recreation 69 CHINESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION DUNEDIN AUSTRALASIAN UNION OF JEWISH STUDENTS (DAUJS) Contact: Sasha Cheng Ph: 027-215-2182 Contact: Amy Smith Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected] Web: http://www.facebook.com/ Web: http://www.aujs.com.au groups/432681186816571/ DAUJS is the Dunedin branch of the The Otago University Chinese Students Australasia wide AUJS. We aim to provide Association is centred on sharing our a place for Jewish students studying rich Chinese culture with the students at Otago University to connect with of the University of Otago. We welcome their Jewish identity. We welcome all students from all backgrounds to be newcomers and encourage all members a part of this experience. (Find us on to be in touch, even just to say hi. Facebook: Otago University Chinese Students’ Association). DUNEDIN CHINESE METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP DIETETIC STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Contact: Loo Zia Yew Contact: Hana Walter (President) Ph: 021-232-1284 Ph: 027-463-6775 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.cmcnz.org.nz/dcmc/ or https://www.facebook.com/ We provide support and fun for the groups/157654324292855/ Otago Dietetics students. We are a vibrant, youthful fellowship with a passion for Jesus Christ and a DUNEDIN ABRAHAMIC STUDENTS vision to equip students through prayers, INTERFAITH GROUP Youth group and merry activities, a loving community of believers where our Contact: Laura Mclauchlan doors are wide open to people from all Email: [email protected] backgrounds. Meet us on every Sunday Web: https://www.facebook.com/ morning 10.30am at 500 Great King groups/329928571971/ Street.

To promote peace and understanding between the faiths of Judaism, DUNEDIN FEMINIST COLLECTIVE Christianity and Islam. Email: dunedinfeministcollective@gmail.

CLUBS com Web: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/118062345053422/

70 Get A Taste - Recreation The Dunedin Feminist Collective is every Thursday from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. an activist group that seeks to raise awareness for and advance the rights of ALL women through organising and FIJI CLUB holding events, copyleft publishing and media advocacy. Contact: Ravinesh Naidu Ph: 021-063-2833 We organise a feminist discussion group Email: [email protected] and facebook page, where anyone who Web: https://www.facebook.com/ is interested in anything to do with groups/314412228610423/ feminism is welcome to share ideas, have friendly discussion and meet We are a home away from home, giving others interested in feminism and you a glimpse of our multicultural Fiji. gender equality. We aim to make all feel welcome and comfortable here in Dunedin. Come join The group has weekly meetings on us! We are one of the largest and most Friday at 5.30pm at OUSA Recreation active clubs on campus! Centre (84 Albany Street, Dunedin), where anyone is welcome to come along. For more information visit: FILM, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS https://www.facebook.com/ SOCIETY (MFCO) groups/dunedinfeministcollective or get in contact by email: Contact: Zita Campbell [email protected]. Email: [email protected] Web: https:// http://www.facebook. com/groups/654847887876520/ DUNEDIN OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP MFCO aims to create learning opportunities and events for students Contact: Abbie Lynch and film, media and communications Ph: 021 023 45671 enthusiasts. We will work towards Email: [email protected] operating various projects and events Web: http://www.tscf.org.nz/your_ in order for MFCO students to have campus/dunedin_overseas_ opportunities for networking and christian_fellowhip hands on practical experience whilst completing their University of Otago The Overseas Christian Fellowship degree. is a student led interdenominational community of students from all around the world who have a passion for FIRE AND CIRCUS CLUB God’s work, word and people. We meet regularly to learn from God’s word, and Contact: Miguel Nitis CLUBS to reach out to others. All are welcome! Email: [email protected] We meet at the OUSA Recreation Centre Web: The Dunedin Fire and Circus Club.

Get A Taste - Recreation 71 Interested in circus? Ever wanted to GAMERS CLUB juggle, hula, or ride a unicycle? Even all at once! We offer a range of circus Contact: Juni Lee (President) arts from, juggling hula and poi, to Ph: 021-104-5396 adagio, stilt walking and unicycle. Feel Email: [email protected] comfortable to play and learn in fun Web: facebook.com/groups/ousagc social environment, and build your confidence preforming circus arts. Then Provide a stable environment for gamers we welcome you to our fire nights, where to socialise, interact, compete, and to you can practice your new tricks on fire! host events/gaming competitions. We welcome all from beginners to pro, no need to buy toys, we offer a wide range of circus and fire equipment. GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Contact: Jessica Hinojosa FOODIE CLUB Ph: 022-151-3260 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jonathan Chuah Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Email: [email protected] groups/osgeolsoc/

A club started for food enthusiasts We organise social events for the Otago at Otago University, who love cooking student population who care to learn and modifying recipes to please the more about the regional geology of taste buds of the university students. Otago and nearby areas. We organise The foodie club also aims to provide a field trips to geological destinations of platform for members to expand their interest and provide a social network networks and promote all things foodie. for like-minded people (i.e., people passionate about the Earth and Earth Sciences) to interact and plan outings. FRENCH CHAT (CAUSERIE FRANCAISE)

Contact: Anna Hoek-Sims HONG KONG STUDENTS Email: [email protected] Contact: Audrey Tse French Chat (Causerie Francaise). Ph: 021-421-107 Improve your spoken French every Email: [email protected] or atse03a@ Thursday 12.00pm – 2.00pm in the gmail.com Otago Room, OUSA Recreation Centre. Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Bring your lunch if you want and come groups/OUHKSA2013/ for as little or as long as you like. All levels of ability welcome. A student association not only limited

CLUBS to people from Hong Kong, with over 200 members each year. Almost every month, we provide alcoholic and non-

72 Get A Taste - Recreation alcoholic events and opportunities for INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS students of all backgrounds. Not to mention, discounts from a variety of Contact: Andrew Tait stores, restaurants and cafes. Ph: 022-473-0502 Email: [email protected] Web: www.iso.org.nz INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION Philosophers only interpret the world Contact: Devika Patel - the point is to change it! We are Ph: 021-0221-0997 Dunedin’s most active left-wing group. If Email: [email protected] you’re sick of sexism, racism, war, and Web: http://www.isaotago.com or poverty don’t despair - join the struggle, https://www.facebook.com/ study the world, fight for real change. groups/ISAOtago/

The Indian Students Association is a JACK FROST MORRIS DANCING diverse social club that joins to celebrate the vibrant culture of India, including Contact: Ana Clarke food, arts and cinema. Join us for Ph: 027-206-7965 socials, concerts, sports, cooking, UMAT Email: jack.frost.morris@googlegroups. coaching, our annual cultural night at com the Regent Theatre and much more. Web: http://sites.google.com/site/ jackfrostmorris/

INDONESIAN COMMUNITY Learn entertaining, energetic and ASSOCIATION rowdy English dances! Whack your fellow dancers with sticks!! Absolutely Contact: Joanne Widjaja NO hanky dances!!! Join the world’s Email: [email protected] southernmost performing Morris side Web: https://www.facebook.com/ - new members always welcome. No groups/241028559319594/ experience required, but sense of humour essential. The Indonesian Community Association (ICA) is a tight-knit group of Indonesians living in Dunedin. We welcome, JAPAN CLUB and would like to get to know, other Indonesians living here. No matter what Contact: Avis Kao your passport is, if you feel that you Email: [email protected] are the least bit Indonesian, either by Web: http://www.facebook.com/ ancestry, or if you speak the language, groups/384812558329193/ or if you are simply interested to get to know the Indonesian community here, OUJA (Otago University Japanese CLUBS please do contact us, we’d be glad to Association) is for anyone who is get in touch with you! interested in Japan, Japanese culture,

Get A Taste - Recreation 73 and its language. LATTER DAY SAINTS

Contact: Serena Mather KILLING AS ORGANISED SPORT (KAOS) Email: [email protected] Web: www.institute.lds.org Contact: Colleen Bayliss Email: [email protected] Institute starts Tuesday 4th March, from Web: http://www.otago.kaos.org.nz 6.30pm - 7.45pm, Rm 101D Block, Polytech. An alternative class will be Here is a quick rundown of KAOS Otago: held on Thursday at the Recreation A game of espionage and assassination, Centre. a chance for a mob of people to dress- up and blatter each other to death with something soft, a reason for owning LITSOC an arsenal of NERF weaponry and an opportunity to confuse the general Contact: Sophie Gilmore or Freya Haanen public, just for the fun of it. Email: [email protected]

If you are interested, please feel free to We are a society for students who contact the current dictator. major, minor or have an interest in English literature. We aim to bring a social dimension to the study of English KOREAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION and organise events such as quizzes, wine and cheese afternoons, poetry Contact Jinwook Daniel Hur readings and film/theatre outings. We Ph: 021 125 9153 also provide our members with a regular Email: [email protected] update of events in the community they might like to attend.

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES SOCIETY MALAYSIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Contact Balazs Kiglics Ph: 021-158-5492 Contact: Nicole Kwan Email: [email protected] Ph: 022-173-1621 Email: [email protected] Promoting cross-cultural communication Web: http://www.omsa.org.nz or and awareness across the University www.facebook.com/groups/ of Otago, local schools and the wider omsaotago/ community. The Otago Malaysian Students’ Association, or fondly known as OMSA,

CLUBS is a vibrant multicultural student society which aims to cater for the interests and wellbeing of Malaysian students. OMSA

74 Get A Taste - Recreation is also open for everyone, regardless MUSLIM UNIVERSITY STUDENTS of nationality, to join and be part of ASSOCIATION (MUSA) this student-led organisation. Join us as we promote Malaysia’s diverse, Contact: Mohsin Chaudhry yet unique culture, sports and not Ph: 021-065-1516 forgetting Malaysia’s awesome food E-mail: [email protected] and delicacies. Web: otagomusa.org or https://www.facebook.com/ groups/61534462785/ MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION For all Muslim students on campus and Contact: Mike Fleete people interested in Islam. We organise Ph: (03) 479-7181 a number of events each year, including Email: [email protected] South Island Muslim camps, sports Web: oumsa.otago.ac.nz tournaments, and Islam Awareness or www.facebook.com/groups/ Week. bulletinoumsa/ For more info, please contact us directly OUMSA is the University’s Medical on 022 islam 2 u, come and talk to us Students Association. Since 1890, we at AlHuda Mosque on 21 Clyde Street have been working closely with national (ph: 03 477 1838), or visit our website, organisations to provide support, otagomusa.org advocacy and social opportunities for those studying Medicine through the University of Otago. NORML DUNEDIN

Contact: Abe Gray (Smokesperson) MEDITATION CLUB Ph: 021-232-0820 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jiivan Web: http://www.otagonorml.com Ph: 027-635-3414 or (03) 552-0818 Email: [email protected] Our club is the Dunedin branch of the National Organization for the Reform of The Meditation Club offers an Marijuana Laws. Our aim is to promote introductory course for students by the legalisation of cannabis in New trained teachers. The classes include Zealand as well as to connect cannabis yoga, relaxation techniques, tuition and enthusiasts with each other and to practice on meditation. provide information to the public about Classes are free for students, and go for cannabis and cannabis use. duration of two hours. Contact Jiivan for

further details, classes and times. CLUBS

Get A Taste - Recreation 75 OCOM ORGANISATION FOR GLOBAL NONVIOLENT ACTION (OGNA) Contact: Cameron Sims Ph: (03) 479-6538 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: twitter@OgnaNz Web: http://www.ocom.co.nz or https:// www.facebook.com/ocom.otago The Organisation for Global Nonviolent Action (OGNA) is a student activist OCOM is the Otago University Commerce group set up in Dunedin that organises, Student Association. We are the promotes and informs about nonviolent social component to anyone studying action. We set up the annual World Commerce. We provide a number of Peace Day in 2012 and we have lead networking and social events, such protests over a number of issues. as BBQ’s, Balls, Cocktail Party & Quiz We have weekly meetings where we Nights. organise actions, watch films and discuss the issues that matter.

OPTICAL STUDENTS OF AMERICA - STUDENT CHAPTER OTAGO CAMPUS CHRISTIANS

Contact: Catarina Sahlberg (President) Contact: Regan Ryan Email: [email protected] Ph: 021-0226-2820 Web: http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/ Email: [email protected] nx/osachapter/about-us.html Web: https://www.facebook.com/ OtagoCampusChristians The Otago University OSA Student Chapter was formed in 2009. The This club is based on Christian Faith aims of the chapter are to enhance the and as Christians our faith needs to quality of optics student life through be strengthened day by day. The club the promotion of student community, offers the experience of the Christian student education, and industrial community life, such as Christian contact. The Chapter organises and gatherings, Bible studies, singing hymns participates in local, national, and and praising God, etc. international events. The Chapter also participates in optics outreach within the University of Otago and the wider OTAGO STUDENT ANIMAL LEGAL community. DEFENCE FUND

Contact: Emma Gattey Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.facebook.com/

CLUBS pages/Otago-Student- Animal-Legal-Defence- Fund/129085657102531

76 Get A Taste - Recreation A group dedicated to protecting the spend relaxed time together and carry lives and advancing the interests of out some healthy activities after all animals through the legal system. As the hectic schedules studying in the a law student group, our primary goal university. is to educate others about the laws and issues that affect animals, and to promote positive change. P3 FOUNDATION ON CAMPUS

Contact: Ben Abraham OTAGO UNIVERSITY ‘GO’ CLUB Ph: 027-656-5100 Email: [email protected] Contact: Graeme Parmenter or Web: www.p3foundation.org Stewart Stevens Ph: 027-498-8058, 021-0275-3862 Our mission is to educate young Email: [email protected] people on what extreme poverty is, and empower them to take a stand in ending GO is a board game for two players that poverty in the Asia – Pacific region within originated in China more than 2,000 this generation. Our volunteers run a years ago. The game is noted for being number of programmes and campaigns rich in strategy despite its relatively throughout the year to help us achieve simple rules. We welcome your interest, this mission while having loads of fun so if want to give it a “GO” then contact and gaining leadership experience us today!! and knowledge of international development. Looking forward to hearing from you. OUPERSADA

Contact: Saiful Azrie PACIFIC ISLAND Ph: 022-086-8012 HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS Email: [email protected] ASSOCIATION Web: https://www.facebook.com/ oupersafa.persatuansiswasiswi Contact: Rowena Peters dunedin?fref=ts Ph: (03) 479-8493 Email: [email protected] OUPERSADA is an organisation Web: http://pihpsa.otago.ac.nz or established for Malaysian students https://www.facebook.com/ who are sponsored by government pihpsa.exec.3 bodies in Malaysia (Public Service Department of Malaysia and MARA) PIHPSA provides mentoring, support and Petronas to study in the University and networking opportunities for Pacific of Otago. Besides being a medium of Island students and staff in health communication between the students professional courses; including but CLUBS and the government, OUPERSADA acts not restricted to: medicine, dentistry, as an association for the students to pharmacy, physiotherapy, medical

Get A Taste - Recreation 77 laboratory science and nursing. of Otago; awaken the inner existence; Membership is also open to all students to change patterns of behaviour from passionate about pacific health issues. complex to simple; to create a balanced life; to find true happiness and love from within; to reach the highest goal with the PAKISTANI ASSOCIATION support of brothers and sisters; to unite humanity through following a simple Contact: Adeel Javed practical spiritual path free of charge. Ph: 022-156-7573 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oupsa.org.nz ROLEPLAYING SOCIETY

To promote Pakistani culture and values Contact: Stuart Stoddart (President) within the University environment, Email: [email protected] strengthen ties among the Pakistani and other students in Otago and OURS is the club for people who enjoy facilitate interaction with Pakistani and the hobbies of role-playing (both other communities. tabletop and live action), boardgaming, wargaming and collectible card games. If you enjoy any of these activities, OTAGO UNIVERSITY become one of OURS now! POSTGRADUATE SOCIETY (OUPS)

Contact: Amanda Valois SAI YOUTHS Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Contact: Mrs Valli Ragupathy groups/oupsevents/ Ph: (03) 477-7412 Email: [email protected] Otago University Postgraduate Society Web: www.sathyasai.org.nz (OUPS) was established to build a cohesive postgrad community at Otago. To awaken in youth the awareness of Our primary objective is to stimulate the inherent divinity within and to live social and intellectual contact among in that awareness by developing their postgrads by organising and supporting character through the practise of the social and academic events. basic principles of Truth, Right- Conduct, Peace, Non-Violence and Love as set by Sathya Sai Baba. Devotional Singing RAJA YOGA Thursdays, Recreation Building. Service activities tbc. Contact: Mary Butler Ph: 022-071-3796

CLUBS Email: [email protected]

To provide the opportunity to students

78 Get A Taste - Recreation SAMOAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION SCIENCE COMMUNITY OF OTAGO (SCICO) Contact: Matalena Fa’aesea (Secretary) Ph: 021-183-6565 Contact: Emily Sutton Email: [email protected] Ph: 027-224-4688 Web: https://www.facebook.com/ Email: [email protected] officialOSSA Web: http://sciencecommunityotago. com/ or https://www.facebook. Our society provides a friendly family- com/ScienceCommunityOtago orientated atmosphere for fellowship amongst Samoan students and other SciCO: Science. Cool people. Events. Pacific Island students in the Dunedin Competitions. Support. Deals. And community. We provide the opportunity yes, it is pronounced “psycho”.First to share and enhance learning and years, postgrads, appscis, non-science development of skills in sports, creative students and vagabonds all welcome. arts and academia that is culturally specific to Samoan people. Just a cool bunch of people who want to get together and hang out regardless of inter-departmental divisions! But really, SAUDI STUDENT CLUB it’s just that. Our vision is a more inter- connected science community within Contact: Abdulaziz Alshaer Otago. We want to provide awesome Ph: 021-078-1955 social events, such as sciencey quiz Email: [email protected] nights and of course a dashing ball. Also Web: http://www.saudi-otago.co.nz/ or bubbling in the ideas cauldron include: https://www.facebook.com/ paintball or laser-strike sessions (some groups/139521680789/ will remember the epic physics v. chemistry showdown), a tutor/mentor We are a group of students who believe referring system, competitions, water all humans are created equal, in being fights, monthly TED-styled conferences, kind and just with one another and to etc. Bring us your delicious ideas and we always keep learning new things. We will do our best to make them a reality. aim to share the unique Arabian culture FOR SCIENCE! and traditions within the Dunedin community and provide support for Saudi students here in Dunedin. All are welcome! SHAMANIC CIRCLE

Contact: Howard Elder (Facilitator) Ph: (03) 473-9225

Email: [email protected] CLUBS

The Shamanic Circle meets around candle-lit sacred space. We participate

Get A Taste - Recreation 79 in shamanic journey and share our discounts from businesses throughout thoughts and experience. The Circle town. Memberships are available enables personal spiritual connection, throughout the year from the SOULS healing and growth. This brings office. meaning, purpose and empowerment into our lives. SRI LANKAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

SINGAPORE CLUB Contact: Kishan Gunatunga Ph: 021-269-9061 Contact: Ee Leng Tan Email: [email protected] Ph: 027-873-5811 Web: www.slsa.org.nz or Email: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ Web: http://www.thesingaporeclub. groups/6106518525/ webs.com or https://www. facebook.com/groups/ Sri Lanka has a bit of everything, from otagosingaporeclub/ exciting culture, surroundings and climate, to beautiful beaches and We seek to promote strong bonds historic ruins. To top it off people are between Singaporeans away from simply awesome. So join SLSA to let us home and to bring our culture to take you on a journey of a lifetime. the community. Social activities are organised throughout the year. All are welcome. STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT OTAGO

SOCIETY OF OTAGO UNIVERSITY Contact: Nicholas Haslam LAW STUDENTS INC Ph: 027-372-2692 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.scm.org.nz or Web: http://www.souls.co.nz or https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/266196598174/ societyofotagouniversity lawstudents SCM Rendezvous is an ecumenical group which meets regularly to pray SOULS is a student elected body together, discuss theology, politics and responsible for promoting the interests life, and endeavours to take action on of Otago University Law Students within justice related issues by running film the law faculty and NZLSA. SOULS screenings, fundraising for charities, coordinates and organises cultural, taking part in dialogues and raising educational, competition, sporting and awareness of important issues. While CLUBS social activities throughout the year. we have strong links to the Knox Members receive such benefits as Presbyterian and All Saints’ Anglican discounted entry to all social events and Churches in Dunedin, we warmly

80 Get A Taste - Recreation welcome students from all backgrounds. STUDENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (SEA)

STUDENT LIFE Contact: Letisha Nicolas or Lydia Metcalfe Email: [email protected] Contact: Jordan Grimmer Web: http://www.seaotago.ousa.org.nz Ph: 027-492-6169 or https://www.facebook.com/ Email: [email protected] groups/SEAotago/ Web: http://www.studentlife.org.nz/ Care about the planet? Join the Student Life - On the journey towards environmental club on campus! We Jesus. Student Life is a motivated and have weekly meetings where we have fun group of people. We are a non- a speaker, show short films, enjoy denominational Christian group on good food or plan our own projects and campus who has the goal of giving events. From the Organic Fest to tree every student at least one chance whilst planting weekends to national events, at uni to hear a simple message about there’s always something to do! Jesus in a relevant way.

TAIWANESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION STUDENTS FOR A FREE TIBET Contact: Howard Chao Email: [email protected] Ph: 021-859-059 Web: http://www.myspace.com/ Email: [email protected] studentsfreetibetuniotago Web: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/outsa2012/?ref=ts STUDENTS for a FREE TIBET (SFT) New Zealand / Aotearoa is a network of We are a club dedicated to providing people interested in human rights and events and places for people to hang out non-violent direct action, endorsing while promoting the culture of Taiwan. peaceful resolve and autonomy for Tibet. We also run Qigong classes by koha entry! THAI SOCIETY

Contact: Yingkiat Pornchaisuksiri Ph: 021-112-6908 STUDENTS FOR CHRIST Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact: Grace Oh or https://www.facebook.com/ Ph: 021-173-8649 pages/Otago-University-Thai-

Email: [email protected] Students-Association/ CLUBS Web: http://www.evergreen-ch.org 368676493011

Established by Thai, the Thai Society

Get A Taste - Recreation 81 seeks to bring together Thai people service designed to meet the needs of currently in Dunedin. The club promotes Dunedin-based queer and questioning Thailand culture, food and language. students. We provide safe, queer So come and be part of us!!! Exciting friendly spaces and regular social events and fun can be found. events. We run these events through a group collective and are always looking for more help! THEATRESPORTS

Contact: Trubie Smith UNITED NATIONS SOCIETY Ph: 027-7762-906 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mike Peebles Ph: 027-283 4345 Self-explanatory. We get together and Email: [email protected] play theatresports (improv to all you Web: http://unyouth.org.nz/ or Americans). Every now and then we get https://www.facebook.com/ motivated enough to put on a show. UNYouthOtago The club is mostly just about good times with funny people. We are mainly UN Youth Otago is the OUSA affiliated focussed on people who at least have branch of the United Nations Youth a minor understanding of theatresports Association of New Zealand, or UN Youth techniques rather than total beginners. New Zealand. If you are a passionate global citizen, care about international issues, or just enjoy having a good time TOGAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION and meeting new friends, then this is the club for you. Contact: Ane Tatu Ph: 021-189-0671 We run lots of awesome events each Email: [email protected] or year. As a University member, you can [email protected] help us run our high school events, you can attend our stunning University To provide and facilitate an interactive events, or both! Our vision is to Inspire and supportive environment for Tongan Global Citizens; be inspired, and help to students in Otago, that affirms their inspire others as a member of UN Youth cultural identity. Otago.

For further information, please do not UNIQ hesitate to get in touch with us via our email: [email protected] Contact: uniQ Collective Email: [email protected]

CLUBS Web: http://www.uniq.ousa.org.nz

UniQ Otago provides a social support

82 Get A Taste - Recreation VARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP centre-right politics at the University of Otago - traditionally a more left-leaning Contact: Hamish Cartwright University. See facebook.com / Young Ph: 027-915-6914 Nats Southern for more. Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.tscf.org.nz/your_ campus/varsity_christian_ fellowship

We are part of the national student led organisation TSCF (Tertiary Student Christian Fellowship). We meet weekly to study the bible, pray and fellowship together.

YOUNG LABOUR

Contact: Karen Heine Email: [email protected]. nz Web: Young Labour Dunedin North

Young Labour is the youth wing of the New Zealand Labour Party. If you’re someone who cares about your country, the people in it, and want to make a positive difference, get in touch. We get involved in local and national campaigns, campus activism, community causes, contribute to Labour Party policy, network, and socialise.

YOUNG NATS

Contact: Todd Dickens Ph: 027-326-1971 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.youngnats.org.nz

One of the most active and respected CLUBS political organisations in the Southern Region, the young Nats aim to preserve

Get A Taste - Recreation 83 84 HIRE Get ATaste -Recreation Tramping Stove Tramping Pants Tramping Jacket Sleeping Pack Head lamp Bag Gaiters Camp Mat $10 Camp Kit $8 Camp Chair Camp Billy 4 Person Tent $5 3 Person Tent 2 Person Tent 1 Person Tent OUTDOORS Wetsuit Hood Wetsuit Booties Wetsuit Surfboard $12 Roof Rack $12 Fishing Fins Bodyboard Rod $10 AQUATICS $2 $5 when hiringany equipment. Thehirefee andbondmustbepaiduponbooking. campingand outdoor gear for sport, hire. Yousurf, will need your student I.D. card Head down to Unipol Recreation Centre reception and check out the wide range of GEAR FORFUN

/24 hrs $4 $5 $5 $4 $2 $5 $5 $2 $12 $12 $10 $10 $3 $3 $5 Volleyball Tug-of-war Rope Tennis Set Golf ClubSet Frisbee $10 Racquet Cone Bib $2 Beach Cricket Set $2 Set $5 Balls (Soccer, Rugby, Netball) Set SPORT $10

$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 OUSA RECREATION 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

85 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 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.

86 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 87 88 INDEX Get ATaste -Recreation BADMINTON -BEGINNERS29 BADMINTON CLUB 59 B AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (AFL) ASTRONOMY 12 ASTANGA VINYASA YOGA 29 ART ONTHEWILDSIDE7 ARGENTINE TANGO -CONTINUING23 ARGENTINE TANGO -BEGINNERS23 ARCHERY 59 ARABIC LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS AQUATICS -GEARFOR HIRE84 APP BUILDINGFOR BEGINNERS12 ANTHROPOLOGY 67 SOCIETY INTERNATIONALAMNESTY 67 AIKIDO FOR BEGINNERS29 AIESEC DUNEDIN67 AFROTAGO 67 AFRICAN DRUMMING -BEGINNERS21 AEROBIC TRAINING&NUTRITION30 DON’T SUITYOUR SCHEDULE?48 ADVENTURE/TRIP DATES ACT 67 A $2 FITNESSCLASSES-EXAMSPECIAL INDEX 59 18 38, 56

BUSINESS CASE69 BRUNEI STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 68 BREWERS ASSOCIATION 68 BOXING -BEGINNERS29 BONE CARVING 7 BLUES ANDGOLDS58 BLAST -FITNESSFOR FUN37 BELLY DANCE -SLINKYCOMBOS25 BELLY 25 DANCE -ROCKING RHYTHMS BELLY DANCE 25 BATSWANA STUDENTS 68 BASKETBALL -WOMEN 60 BASKETBALL -SPORT FOR FUN41 BASKETBALL -MEN59 BALANCE -FITNESSFOR FUN37 68 BAHAI SOCIETY CEROC -BEGINNERS (POSTGRADUATE CEROC -BEGINNERS25 CERAMICS PAINTING 8 CATLINS MOUNTAIN BIKETRIP 46 CATHSOC 69 CARDIO CORE-FITNESSFOR FUN37 CAPOEIRA -BEGINNERS25 CAPOEIRA CLUB 60 CANTORES CHOIR69 CANOE (WHITEWATER) 60 CANCELLATIONS -SPORT FOR FUN43 CAMPUS GREENS69 CALLIGRAPHY 7 CAFÉ COFFEEMAKING-INTRO TO 16 C STUDENTS) 26 , 30 CYCLING 60 GRANGE) 60 CRICKET (UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITINGFOR BEGINNERS8 CORE -FITNESSFOR FUN37 CONTINUING CEROC 26 CONTEMPORARY DANCE 26 CONTACT DETAILS -UNIPOL CONTACT DETAILS -OUSARECREATION COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID12 CLUTHA GOLDTRAILMOUNTAIN BIKE CLUBS DAY 5 CLAY TARGET SHOOTING 13 ROPE DARTS ANDSTAFF STICKS 24 CIRCUS ARTS; CHINESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 69 CHINESE COOKING15 DROP-IN MOUNTAIN BIKERIDES46 DRESS MAKING -INTRODUCTION TO 8 DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS8 DIVE 61 DISCOVERY WALKS -WALKS BEYOUND DISCOVER WINE15 DISCOVER SCUBADIVING13 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 13 DIETETIC STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION 70 DEFAULTS -SPORT FOR FUN43 DEBATING 61 D RECREATION CENTRE3 CENTRE 2 TRIP 46 CAMPUS 47 , 56 DUNEDIN OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN DUNEDIN FEMINIST COLLECTIVE70 DUNEDIN CHINESEMETHODIST YOUTH DUNEDIN AUSTRALASIAN UNIONOF DUNEDIN ABRAHAMICSTUDENTS FRENCH CHAT (CAUSERIE FRANCAISE) SPORTS 61FREESTYLE FOOTBALL (SOCCER)61 FOODIE CLUB 72 FLAX “HARAKEKE”WEAVING 8 FITNESS FOR FUN36 FIRE ANDCIRCUS CLUB 71 FILM, MEDIAANDCOMMUNICATIONS FIJI CLUB 71 FENCING FOR BEGINNERS30 FARM TRIPNZ47 FACILITY FUNCTIONS-UNIPOL FACILITY FUNCTIONS-OUSA F EUROPEAN COOKING15 EMERGENCY BIKEMAINTENANCE14 E FELLOWSHIP 71 FELLOWSHIP 70 JEWISH STUDENTS (DAUJS) 70 INTERFAITH GROUP 70 72 (MFCO)71SOCIETY RECREATION CENTRE3 RECREATION CENTRE2 Get ATaste -Recreation

89 INDEX 90 INDEX Get ATaste -Recreation HOW TO USETHEGYM 30 HORSE TREK-DEBORAHBAY HORSE TREK-DEBORAHBAY HORSE RIDING49 HOOTCHY KOOTCHY BURLESQUE26 HONG KONG STUDENTS 72 HOCKEY 62 HIP HOP-INTERMEDIATE 27 HIP HOP-BEGINNERS27 HERBAL MEDICINEMAKINGFOR HEALTH &FITNESSSEMINARS30 HARRIERS 61 H GUITAR -SOMETIMESTRUMMERS 21 GUITAR -ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS21 GOLF LESSONS-INTERMEDIATE 48 GOLF LESSONS-BEGINNER48 72 GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY GEAR FOR FUN84 CLUBGAMERS 72 G FRENCH LANGUAGE -CONTINUING18 FRENCH LANGUAGE -BEGINNERS18 49 ‘INTERMEDIATE or BEGINNERS’ ‘BEGINNERS’ 49 BEGINNERS 31

JUJUTSU 31 JUDO 62 JEWELLERY MAKINGUSINGART CLAY JAZZ FOR BEGINNERS27 JAPANESE SWORD 31 JAPANESE LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS JAPAN CLUB 73 JACK FROST MORRISDANCING 73 J ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS 18 ITALIAN COOKING16 IRISH STEP DANCE -BEGINNERS27 INTERNATIONAL SOCIALISTS 73 INDOOR SOCCER-SPORT FOR FUN41 ASSOCIATIONINDONESIAN COMMUNITY INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION 73 INDIAN COOKING16 ICE HOCKEY-INTRO TO 14 ICE CLIMBING-FOX GLACIER 49 I KARATE -OKINAWAN GOJURYU 62 KOREAN LANGUAGE FOR 19BEGINNERS KILLING ASORGANISED SPORT (KAOS) K SILVER 9 19 73 74 MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING 17 MEDITATION CLUB 75 MEDITATION 32 MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 75 FOR THEABSOLUTE BEGINNER33 MASSAGE MARTIAL -FITNESSFOR FUN37 MARQUEE -HIREOUSARECREATION MAORI LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS19 MANDARIN -BEGINNERS19 MALAYSIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION M LITSOC 74 LIFE DRAWING 9 LATTER DAY SAINTS74 LASER TAG TOURNAMENT 55 LANGUAGES ANDCULTURES SOCIETY L KOREAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 74 KNITTING FOR NOVICES ANDOTHERS KICKBOXING -BEGINNERS32 KENDO -BEGINNERS32 KAYAK RACING 62 KAVA EXPERIENCE 17 KARITANE WILDLIFETOUR 50 KARATE -SHUKOKAI 62 CENTRE 85 74 74 9 MUSLIM UNIVERSITY STUDENTS MUSLIM UNIVERSITY MUSIC TECHNOLOGY -INTRO TO 21 MT COOKNATIONAL PARK MOUNTAIN BIKING63 MODERN BALLET-INTERMEDIATE 24 MODERN BALLET-BEGINNERS24 MINI GOLFTOURNAMENT 56 NO SHOW -SPORT FOR FUN43 NORML DUNEDIN75 NETBALL -SPORT FOR FUN41 NETBALL OFFICIALS63 NETBALL 63 NASBEY FORESTMOUNTAIN BIKETRIP N OTAGO CAMPUS CHRISTIANS 76 9 ORIGAMI ORGANISATION FOR GLOBAL OPTICAL STUDENTS OF AMERICA- OPENING HOURS-UNIPOLRECREATION OPENING HOURS-OUSARECREATION OCOM 76 O ASSOCIATION (MUSA)75 ROCKCLIMBING ESCAPE 50 47 NONVIOLENT ACTION (OGNA) 76 STUDENT CHAPTER76 CENTRE 3 CENTRE 2 Get ATaste -Recreation

91 INDEX 92 INDEX Get ATaste -Recreation POTTERY ONTHEWHEEL 10 POETRY COMPETITION 55 PLAZA CAFE11 PILATES 34 PICTURE FRAMING10 PHOTO COMPETITION55 PERSONALISED EXERCISE PENINSULA MOUNTAIN BIKETRIP47 PAUA JEWELLERY MAKING10 PAKISTANI ASSOCIATION 78 HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS PACIFIC ISLAND P3 FOUNDATION ONCAMPUS77 P OUTDOORS -GEARFOR HIRE84 OUSA BOATSHED 4 OUSA SQUASH COURTS 4 OUSA RECREATION CENTRE2 OUSA GRANTS58 OUSA DANCE ASSOCIATION 63 OUSA AQUATIC CENTRE4 OUPERSADA 77 OTHER FACILITIES 4 OTHER CONTACTS 86 POSTGRADUATE (OUPS)78 SOCIETY OTAGO UNIVERSITY OTAGO ‘GO’CLUB 77 UNIVERSITY OTAGO ULTIMATE CLUB 64 OTAGO STUDENT ANIMALLEGAL PROGRAMMES 33 ASSOCIATION 77 DEFENCE FUND76

PUMP INTRO -FITNESS FOR FUN37 PUMP -FITNESSFOR FUN37 RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS19 RULES -SPORT FOR FUN44 RUGBY -SPORT FOR FUN42 RUGBY LEAGUE 64 RUGBY FOOTBALL 64 ROWING 64 ROLEPLAYING 78 SOCIETY ROCKCLIMBING COMBO50 RIDE THEBULL55 RESISTANCE TRAINING&NUTRITION RESIN JEWELLERY 11 RENAISSANCE RAPIER64 REFEREE -WANT TO BECOMEA40 REDUCED PROGRAMME -FITNESSFOR RAJA YOGA 78 RAIL TRAILBIKETOUR 46 R QUIZ NIGHTFEAT. PIZZA57 Q SAI YOUTHS 78 SAILING -OTAGO HARBOUR51 SAILING -LAKEWAIHOLA 51 S 31 FUN 36 SPORT -GEARFOR HIRE 84 SPEARFISHING ANDHUNTING CLUB SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS - SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS - LAW STUDENTS INC80 OFOTAGOSOCIETY UNIVERSITY SOCCER -SPORT FOR FUN42 SMALLBORE RIFLESHOOTING 65 SINGING FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS SINGING -CONTINUING22 CLUBSINGAPORE 80 SIGN LANGUAGE 20 SHAMANIC CIRCLE 79 SEWING BASICS11 SEMESTER PROGRAMME -FITNESS SEISHINKAN 65 SEA KAYAKING -TAIAROA HEADS52 SEA KAYAKING -MATANAKA PENINSULA SEA KAYAKING -LAKEMANAPOURI SEA KAYAKING -DOUBTFULSOUND51 SEA FISHING-KARITANE 51 (SCICO) 79 OFOTAGOSCIENCE COMMUNITY SAUDI STUDENT CLUB 79 SAMOAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 79 SALSA -CONTINUING28 SALSA -BEGINNERS28 65 CONTINUING 20 BEGINNERS 20 22 FOR FUN36 AND CAVES 52 FIORDLAND 52 SWORDS (FENCING)65 SWING DANCE -BEGINNERS28 SURF SAFARI 53 SURFING 53 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (SEA)81 STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS FOR CHRIST 81 STUDENTS FOR AFREETIBET81 STUDENT LIFE81 STUDENT CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT STEP UP-FITNESSFOR FUN38 STEP INTRO -FITNESSFOR FUN38 STEP FIT-FITNESSFOR FUN38 STAFF STICKS 24 SRI LANKANSTUDENTS ASSOCIATION SQUASH 34,65 SPORTS FIELDS5 THEME CLASS -FITNESSFOR FUN38, THEATRESPORTS 82 81 THAI SOCIETY TEXAS HOLD-EMPOKERTOURNAMENT TEACH FITNESSCLASSESAT UNIPOL TAIWANESE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION TAEKWON-DO (ITFNZ)66 TABLE TENNISTOURNAMENT 56 T OTAGO 80 80 57 56 39 81 Get ATaste -Recreation

93 INDEX 94 INDEX Get ATaste -Recreation WOMENS SELFDEFENCE35 WINE TASTING 17 WINE APPRECIATION TOUR -CENTRAL WINDSURFING 54 WATERPOLO 66 WAITING LIST -SPORT FOR FUN43 W VOLLEYBALL -SPORT FOR FUN41 VOLLEYBALL -SCORPIONS66 VIPASSANA MEDITATION 34 VENUES ANDPLAYING FIELDS-SPORT CHRISTIANVARSITY FELLOWSHIP 83 V UNITED NATIONS 82 SOCIETY UNIQ 82 UNIPOL RECREATION CENTRE3 UKULELE -INTERMEDIATE 22 UKULELE -ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS22 U TROTTERS GORGE 53 TRAMPING 66 TOUCH -SPORT FOR FUN42 TOGAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 82 TIMETABLE -FITNESSFOR FUN36 OTAGO 54 FOR FUN45

YOUNG NATS 83 YOUNG LABOUR83 YOGA -LUNCHTIME 35 YOGA -EVENINGS35 YACHTING 66 Y

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