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Join the 2025 Coffee Culture Group Fitness Challenge!

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Group Fitness Challenge 2025

 

He rongo pai tenei, great news – the 2025 Coffee Culture Group Fitness Challenge is LIVE and ready for you to join!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025 Coffee Culture Group Fitness Challenge! This exciting challenge is designed to help you kickstart your fitness journey, stay motivated, and connect with our vibrant community. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting out, this challenge is perfect for everyone.

Why Join the Challenge?

By participating in the challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Stay Active: Engage in a variety of group fitness classes that cater to all fitness levels.
  • Win Amazing Prizes: Thanks to our incredible sponsors – Coffee Culture, Sweaty Betty, Technogym, Mobil, Nutrition Systems, Pak’nSave Hornby, and Musoc – we have over $5000 worth of prizes to give away to more than 100 winners!
  • Be Part of a Community: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for fitness and well-being.

How to Join

Signing up is easy! Simply click the link below to join the challenge and get started. Once you’re signed up, any group fitness classes you book and attend will automatically count towards your class tally.

Group Fitness Challenge | University of Canterbury

What’s Next?

After signing up, keep an eye on your emails for important information and updates throughout the challenge. You’ll receive tips, motivation, and plenty of opportunities to win fantastic prizes.

Don’t Miss the Launch Mega Class!

Join us for the GFC Launch MEGA CLASS on Thursday, March 13th at 5:20 PM. This 70-minute musical-themed class will feature a mashup of your favourite instructors and is sure to be a blast! Book now on the app!

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Ngā mihi,

UC Rec & Sport

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Sport Internships available for 2025

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Are you looking to complete your internship hours, or just volunteer to learn, in the realm of sport?  Te Ratonga Hākinkina | UC Rec&Sport offer a range of internships within the sport context, and we have a few spots left for 2025!

Why choose UC Rec&Sport for your internship?
  • We work with UC sport clubs, so you’ll be directly assisting your fellow students to be the best they can be AND raise the reputation of UC in the sporting community
  • You’ll get mentorship and networking opportunities with our respected and experienced team
  • You’ll get hands on learning from the start, progressing at an individualised pace
  • Our programme is professionally run, and we will support you in your interactions with clubs as much as you need us to
  • We will be able to be a referee for your future job applications, as you’ll treat this like a real job
What are the internships, and do I have to be enrolled in a particular degree?
  • We offer internships in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Analysis (HUDL and Sportscode), Governance, Event or Team Management, Marketing and social media
  • We can tailor to suit your course requirements
  • We welcome ANYONE from any degree, who has a passion for sport
  • We have five seasonal team sports to choose from:  Rugby, Football, Hockey, Netball. Basketball, plus some UTSNZ sports for Ultimate and Rowing, and a few athletes competing in individual sports who are a part of our Sport Academy
How do I apply?

If you’d like more information or a chat before submitting an application, please email ucsport@canterbury.ac.nz  and one of our team will contact you to help.

The winter sport season kicks off soon, so don’t delay!
Ngā mihi

Te Ratonga Hākinakina | UC Rec&Sport

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Coach or Manage a UC Sport team in 2025!

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Are you a seasoned coach looking for a new challenge?  How about an emerging coach looking for some experience?  Do you have what it takes to guide aspiring university students to reach their full potential?  Or maybe you know someone (they don’t have to be a student) who might fit the bill and would be keen to join our community?

Our UC sport clubs are looking for coaches for the 2025 winter season, across all levels (including premiere) and across all codes.

Why become a coach or manager?
  • Work with top level student athletes, helping them achieve their potential
  • Work and network with the UCRS team and interns, integrating modern sport science (like Performance Analysis, Strength & Conditioning and testing) into your coaching programme
  •  Reap the benefits of giving back to your community – whether you’re helping a more social but competitive team, or leading the top team to premierships, the sense of reward is strong for everyone.
  • Great for your CV once you graduate, demonstrating leadership, communication, organisation and management skills.
  • Coach solo or maybe grab a friend and co-coach?
Want to know more?

To get involved and get more information on seasons, training and game days, please contact the amazing and dedicated club contacts below:

UC Netball: Hannah Williams (President)  ucnetballpresident@gmail.com
Looking for coaches at all levels, including premier

UC Basketball:  Piet van Hasselt  (President)  piet.vanhasselt@canterbury.ac.nz   
Looking for a coach for the U23 B Men’s Team

UC Rugby:  Jarred Brixton
ucrfc.chair@gmail.com   
Looking for 8 managers for social teams.   Just need to be a little organised able to communicate with a team of up to 25.

UC Football:  Anthony O’Connor
president.ucafc@gmail.com
Looking for coaches and assistants for both Men’s and Women’s teams, ideally with A, B or C Licenses.

UC Hockey:  Paul Horrocks president@uchockey.co.nz  or
Olly Snape  elite@uchockey.co.nz
Looking for coaches and managers, all levels.

So, just reach out to the excellent people in our sport clubs and see what opportunities they may have for you and get involved!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec & Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina