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Social Sports Semester One 2024!

Kia ora and welcome to all tauira and community members of UC!

Are you looking for a fun and social way to stay active at UC? Look no further than UC Rec & Sport’s Social Sport Competitions! We welcome seasoned athletes to complete beginners.

What are Social Sport Competitions?

Social Sport Competitions are a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, get to know your community and move your tinana. Social Sports on offer this semester are Mixed and Open Basketball, Volleyball, Netball and Futsal.

What are the benefits of joining?

  • Whanaungatanga – Meet new people and make friends: Social Sports are a great way to step outside your comfort zone and connect with other students and members of the community who share a love of sport.
  • Kia kaha, kia ora – Stay active and healthy: Regular physical activity is an essential part of maintaining overall wellbeing, and Social Sports provides a fun and engaging way to get your heart rate up and your blood pumping.
  • Mahi tahi – Teamwork: Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, Social Sports are a great way to learn new skills and improve your game alongside friends and whānau in a supportive and encouraging environment.
  • Tākarokaro – Have fun: Above all, Social Sports are about having fun and enjoying the thrill of competition. So come along, join a team, and get ready to experience the best of university sport!

How to get involved?
Registrations are open to all UC students and community users of the UC RecCentre so grab your mates, pick a sport and sign up! Entry of teams into the competition is on a first in first served basis, so don’t delay! Head over to Social sport competitions | University of Canterbury for information and to register or visit us at the Rec Centre to find out more.

What are you waiting for? Join the UC Social Sport Competitions today and start your journey to a healthier, happier, and more connected you. Karawhiua!

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Aotearoa Bike Challenge Social Ride

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The Aotearoa Bike Challenge officially kicks into gear on February 1st! Boost your wellbeing (and help us climb the leaderboard!) by joining fellow UC students and staff for a gentle lunch-hour ride to celebrate the start of the challenge. Don’t forget to log your ride on the Love to Ride website or via Strava so your kms count!

🚲 Meet out front of the University Bookshop (by the new Locky Dock Stand) at 12pm on February 1st 🚲

The ride will be a gentle meander along the Uni-Cycle, which will take us through the beautiful Riccarton Bush, around part of Hagley Park, and back to campus.

All levels of riders are welcome, but you must be able to safely ride a bike in order to participate. Helmets are required.

Don’t have a bike? Borrow one for free from the UCSA!

This is the first year students are able to participate in the challenge alongside staff! Last year UC came second in Ōtautahi Christchurch and third overall in Aotearoa for our size category 🌟 With your help we can aim even higher!

Looking forward to seeing you out there 🚲🚲🚲

Events and entertainment, Health and Fitness, Our Community, The Community, Wellbeing

City2Surf – be a part of the UC Team experience for FREE!

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Last year was such a successful event incorporating the 150th Celebrations so we decided to have another go!

Runners of all levels at the start line for City to Surf 2021
City2Surf  – an iconic Christchurch event

We have designed a safe and achievable 6-week plan for beginners and joggers. This is going to be fun and safe to get you moving, get outside and provide the support you need to make that first step. The main goal is to finish the event, enjoy the experience and the atmosphere of the day and to use the 6-week programme to kick start something for your health, wellbeing, and life going forward.

BACK IN THE CITY –  Sunday, 17th March 2024

The 2024 C2S is back again on the “original course” from Latimer Square to New Brighton! Follow the Avon River and the Ōtākaro trail, winding our way to Rawhiti Domain for an awesome finish. A true city to surf event, a course with unique scenery, and something you won’t want to miss out on!

Choose from walkers, wheelers/aids, wannabe joggers or joggers for either the 12km (Latimer Square Start) or 6km (Porritt Park Start) course.

Don’t worry about what level you decide to embark on now, we’ll help you in the first week to figure out the best fit and you can change groups if it’s not quite right.

YOUR SUPPORT PACKAGE

  • Access to our social media community to support you towards your goals – City2Surf TEAM UC Facebook Page (private)
  • Access to discounted Body Composition Scans at the UC RecCentre
  • PRE programme meet & greet: Monday 22 January (K1 lecture hall)
  • POST programme catch-up : TBC

THE INVESTMENT

The first 150 UC Staff and UC Students to register below will get our pre-event training package, a team t-shirt, and event entry all for FREE! Funded as part of a UC Wellbeing Initiative.

Once we reach our cap of 150 entries, you will need to register directly with City2Surf and pay the $40 entry fee – but you can still be part of our team training and hang with us at our event day tent.

If you’ve already registered for the City2Surf via their website (and paid your $40 entry directly), you can still join in on the day and run as part of the UC Team.

What are you waiting for?  Register online NOW!