Category Archives: Sports

Have a go at cricket

The Have -A-Go cricket programme is running again at the St Albans School over summer. The sessions, run by the Riccarton Cricket Club for a cost of $40 per person, will be held on Fridays at 5.30pm and run for … Continue reading

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Edgeware Croquet Club reopens

Central Christchurch MP Nicky Wagner made the first stroke at the Edgeware Croquet Club on September 15, marking the opening of the new season and a reopening of the club after quake repairs.

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Kids need more adventure

If you see Steve Gurney in the streets of St Albans, say gidday. The adventurous sportsman is living part time in St Albans and part time in Rangiora after his Redcliffs home was redzoned. His new book “Eat Dirt” is … Continue reading

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Football for women

September 17th-23rd is Women and Girls week, dedicated to females in football. Mainland Football Club is giving the female game a push with a series of girl’s festivals and other events to promote playing opportunities in Canterbury. Mainland Football Club … Continue reading

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Quiz night for football team

A quiz night for the Christchurch Football Club Under 12 Red Team is being held on Friday, August 3 at the St Albans/Merivale Bowls Club, starting and 7pm. Tickets are $10 per person, with food provided and a cash bar … Continue reading

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Fun football at St Albans School

Mainland Football offers 5-10 year olds more touches of the ball, more skills and more confidence. The programme runs after school on Mondays from 3pm to 4.15pm on the St Albans School field. Sessions begin on July 23 and the … Continue reading

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FREE Korfball School Holiday Programme

Christchurch intermediate and secondary school aged children can have a go at a new sport this holidays when Westminster Sports and Korfball Canterbury offer a korfball themed school holiday programme at Mairehau High School from 9-12 July. Chief executive of … Continue reading

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Hockey for all ages

Avon and Carlton Redcliffs Hockey Clubs are joining together to provide coaching and fun for new players at a venue on the east side of town – Shirley Boys High… behind the gym! We have teams for all ages! Junior … Continue reading

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St Albans Shirley Junior Football Club

There are still a few places left in our 10  th grade (for those turning 10 this year) and 11th grade (those turning 11 this year) teams. Training is on a Tuesday 4pm till 5pm and games are Saturday mornings. … Continue reading

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Western AFC – Junior registrations

Sunday 26th Feb 11am -1pm and Wednesday 29th Feb 7-9pm Western AFC – Westminster Clubrooms, Westminster St Contact: Lois Allan 0275 431 923

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Shirley Rugby League Registration Day

Sunday 26th February from 1pm to 4pm at 33 Briggs Road. Looking for all age groups. Contact Rochelle on 389 4303 or 021 133 5437.

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Christchurch Academy of Ballet

New purpose built dance studio at 12 Berwick Street, St Albans. Enrolments now commencing with registrations at the studio from 9-11am on Saturday 17th September. $8-$10 lesson. Pre-primary to advanced adult classes. Enquiries 021 0294 7554  http://www.nzballet.co.nz/

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