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UC Social Pickleball Tournament 2024

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Pickleball is ready to serve!

Join Te Ratonga Hākinakina | UC Rec&Sport for THE Social Pickleball Tournament of the year!
Thursday, October 24th.

New to the game? Played your whole life? Similar to something you’ve played before? WE WANT YOU! If you’re keen for some fun and competitive movement with a side of prize, gather your team and sign up today!

Register your team here

Team Details:

  • Up to four players per team (two on court, two subs)
  • At least two players must start the game
  • Subs must be on court within five minutes of game time

Game Rules:

  • “Self Ref” games
  • Clock: 4.5-minute halves, 1-minute halftime (10-minute turnaround)
  • Running clock: Games continue even when points are scored
  • Serve: Underhand, diagonally cross-court, clearing the kitchen area
  • Alternating serves: Server changes sides after scoring a point
  • Feet behind baseline: During serve
  • Losing the point: Other team serves
  • Score calling: Server calls the score before serving
  • Two bounces: Each side must let the ball bounce once before returning
  • Kitchen: No-volley zone within seven feet of the net
  • Line calls: Ball touching the line is in

Schedule:

  • First games begin at 11:00 AM
  • Last games end at 2:00 PM
  • Draws and other information will be posted on the UC Sport Competitions Facebook Page

Location: UC RecCentre (online maps)

Get in quick e te iwi! Karawhiua

Behaviour and Responsibilities, Community notice, Our Community, The Community

Ōtākaro Tree Trimming and Roof Replacement

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Facilities Management advise that tree canopy trimming, and roof replacement works are being undertaken on the Ōtākaro building starting Wednesday 18 September.

The tree canopy trimming works will be undertaken on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September and the roof replacement works will commence on 7 October. The building will be wrapped for weather protection as the roof cladding will be removed and reinstated as part of the works.

Buildings either directly or indirectly affected include:

  • Ōtākaro (ED03)
  • Waimairi (ED04)
  • Henry Field Library (ED08)

Please do not enter the fenced areas other than via the entry points noted in green on the map and be aware of moving and noisy machinery in the works area.

Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you for your consideration as we complete these works.

Ngā mihi

The Facilities Management Team

Behaviour and Responsibilities, Wellbeing

It’s almost time to Spring forward!

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With daylight saving beginning soon, it’s a good time to check you’re ready in case of emergency.

A few quick questions:

  • Have you saved UC Security’s number in your phone?

UC Security staff are on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so someone will always be there to help you in an emergency at UC. Be prepared by saving UC Security’s number: 0800 823 637.

  • Are your emergency contact details current?

It’s easy to update your details through myUC. Take a moment to check the person you’ve listed as your emergency contact is still appropriate, and their details are still correct. While you’re logged in to myUC you can also check your details are up-to-date (especially if you’ve moved recently), in case someone from UC needs to reach out to you.

  • Do you know about UC’s Help point towers?

There are 13 help towers (topped by blue lights) located across UC’s Ilam and Dovedale campuses to provide information any time, and immediate assistance in an emergency. Read more>