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Jia You Football

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:19:35 +0800

Led by FA qualified coach, Gary Saunders, this year-round program will continue during the Summer Term. Boys and girls will learn everything from football basics, teamwork, strategy, sportsmanship, and how to enjoy the sport that will keep them fit for life! Participants will have the option of playing competitive matches on Sundays in addition to training sessions during the week. U9 and older will participate in the Beijing Youth Football League for Sunday matches, venues
will be Legend Garden and other international schools in Beijing. Students are encouraged to register for the Friday practice session if they wish to play in the Sunday matches. A full schedule of Sunday match locations will be available at the Legend Garden Sports Centre.

Basketball Friday Community Program

dibeijing — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:12:04 +0800

Basketball World is a Beijing based basketball project with the main aim of developing the skills of young basketball players within the city of Beijing and throughout China, by combining teaching and fun. BW developmental training program for young players includes a progressive program according to the age and skill needs, with a continuous development of the individual and team skills. The Basketball World Club is organized at three different levels: ASA (After School Activities Programs), Community Programs and Developmental Teams. If you want to know more about our programs don’t hesitate to contact us at hui@basketballworld.cn

Toddler Jia You Football

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:57:44 +0800

The focus is very much on fun and offering children the opportunity to get a first taste of the world’s most popular game with the guidance of their parents. The aim will be to instill a little extra confidence, co-ordination and making friends. These 45 minute sessions will focus on learning soccer skills and encouraging physical movement in a fun environment. Parent/helper assistant is required.

8 Week Course – RMB600
Saturday, 9:30-10:15am
Starting 14 April / Last class 9 June
No class: 28 April
Ages: 2-3
Venue: Riviera Main Campus Football Pitch

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019

Swimming

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:06:30 +0800

The MultiSport swim programme teaches the fundamentals of water safety and develops the skills necessary to swim efficiently, gracefully, and with confidence. Children may progress from a beginner level through to swimming confidently using the four principal strokes and will also have the opportunity to advance through the Amateur Swimming Association badge award scheme. MultiSport coaches are all ASA or AusSwim qualified. The coach will assess all children on the first week and assign levels according to ability.

Spring 2012 Basketball Program

dibeijing — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:34:56 +0800

ports Beijing and Basketball World are co-organizing the Spring 2012 basketball program at Benstalk International Bilingual School. This is a community program that follows the curriculum and structure of the already successful Home League program at Shunyi. All the programs are organized by Coach David Gros with support from a team of qualified and enthusiastic coaches. Coach David is a professional basketball coach with more than 19 years coaching youth basketball in China, Spain, and Serbia.

The Home League program provides an opportunity to the players to have some skill training and game situations at the same practice. During the skill development the coaches will use fun drills to teach and reinforce the physical skills of the students (general coordination, endurance, speed and speed reaction, strength, accuracy, balance, agility and flexibility), and also a general introduction to the basic basketball skills (dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, footwork).

Baseball league for children 5-12 years

sportsbj — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:12:16 +0800

Sports Beijing offers baseball for 5-12 years youth this Spring. Starting on March 24th, our experienced baseball coach Paul Koch with a team of coaches will introduce and develop fundamental throwing, fielding, base running and batting mechanics in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. The program spans 12 weeks with the initial focus on skill development, followed by a gradual transition into game play, and culminating with competitive games both within the League and with outside opponents. Check www.sportsbj.org for more details.

Gymnastics

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:40:10 +0800

Gymnastics in early years benefits children’s physical fitness, self-discipline, positive selfesteem, and team skills. It also helps develop a fun and healthy lifestyle that they will sustain for life. Yaping Peng, Chinese World Champion, Principal of Hunan National Gymnastics School and a Canadian National Gymnastics Coach, brings with him over 20 years of coaching experience. DCP has been fortunate to have him coaching for the past 5 years.

8 Week Course – see below for pricing
Wednesdays, Starting 18 April / Last class 6 June
Ages: 5-7 – 3:40–4:40pm – RMB960
Ages: 7-14 – 4:45–6:15pm – RMB1440

Saturdays, Starting 21 April / Last class / 9 June
Ages: 5–7 – 10:00-11:00am – RMB960
Venue: Riviera Main Campus, Gymnasium

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019

Hike the Great Wall and relax overnight in beautiful hot spring

dandelion hiking — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:57:06 +0800

Nothing can beat a relaxing night in a country side hotpring after an amazing Great Wall hike. From the orchards of Hengling valley a friendly smile from the local apple farmer will set us of for a 3 to 4 hour hike on the wild Great Wall. Small in the beginning, majestic at the end. Halfway the hike we go cross country passing an old abandoned village where we have a small lunch. Desert will be a beautiful, up hill hike until we reach a very well preserved great wall .From than on it s a relaxing 30 minute hike on the Great Wall. A bit more downhill our driver will pick us up and bring us to the valleys finest restaurant for dinner. For desert, no more hiking but a relaxing evening in the healing water of the local hot spring with whirlpools, swimming pool, herbal medicine pool, outside hot spring and not to forget a wine pool! Once relaxed enough you can go for a massage, a game of snooker or fall asleep watching a movie in a super deluxe easy chair.

Rugby training for youth 6-18 years

sportsbj — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:36:53 +0800

The Sports Beijing Rugby Program has been running for years and attracts more and more players because of the excellent coaching and fun set-up. The program is for boys and girls between 6-18 years old. Players will be divided by age/skills and sessions will consist of drills designed to improve basic rugby skills and tactics, followed by a game.

Adult SAILING Class starting from Next Sunday (6th May) 11.30-13.30

elizabeth.gasson@hotmail.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:56:14 +0800

Aofan's Course price 2500 per head for the 5-week course and you are welcome to hang around the park all day, enjoying the wonderful environment with us. Bring a hat, sun cream and enjoy the rest of the day with your family.

Children will be taken care of, if you would like to bring them. You could put them on a kayaking course, whilst you are sailing.

Please contact 13910465950 for more details, or email elizabethgasson@aofansailing.com.

500 rmb discount if you sign up along with the 3500 family membership (for as many courses as you sign up for for for you and your family.

Legs, Tums and Bums

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:04:46 +0800

Geared for toning those areas of our bodies that need it most, Natalie Craig is a qualified fitness instructor by the London Central YMCA RSA S/NVQ. This low impact class will help strengthen legs, tummies and bottoms, and therefore supporting vulnerable areas such as your back, knees and hips. This class will also contribute to improving posture and core muscles.

8 Week Course – RMB960
Mondays, 2-3pm
Starting Mon 16 April / Last class 11 June
No class: 30 April
Venue: Legend Garden Sports Centre, Dance Studio

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019

Tennis

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:47:22 +0800

Kate Flavelle is a Level 3 LTA qualified coach from England, and was named Coach of the Year for her contribution in her last school in Cornwall. In addition to coaching the Dulwich College Beijing tennis team she will lead this programme for students to develop their tennis skills and learn the proper techniques. Children will be divided into groups by age and ability.

8 Week Course
Course cost can be prorated if you are unable to commit to an 8 week course
Mondays, 3:40-4:40pm
Starting 16 April / Last Class 18 June
No class: 23 & 30 April
Ages: 7+
Venue: Legend Garden, Tennis Courts

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019 for more information.

Hike Mount Gujishan and visit Lingjiu temple

dandelion hiking — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:06 +0800

Hike around Guji mountain and Visit Beijing's oldest temple.. Hidden in Guishan Valley this 1300 year old temple rests in a perfect Fen Shui Area. This hike starts at Thanze temple village, goes over some easy hills trough a beautiful landscape and past Guji temple.

The Primary FOBISSEA Games

British School of Beijing — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:05:18 +0800

The British School of Beijing is hosting The Primary FOBISSEA Games which take runs from the 31st of May until the 2nd June. 6 international schools will travel to BSB from across Asia to compete in a variety of sporting events including; athletics, swimming, t-ball and football. The best all round athletes have been selected to compete and have been training hard in preparation for the games. Wish the BSB Bears luck with their best efforts. Go Bears!

Stretch and Tone

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:07:02 +0800

Flexibility is one of the most important abilities our bodies need to hold on to. Natalie Craig will lead this class dedicated toward strength, flexibility and improved mobility. Increasing one’s flexibility will contribute toward improved coordination, reduced risk of injury, increased blood flow to muscle tissue, plus much more.

8 Week Course – RMB960
Thursdays, 9-10am
Starting 19 April / Last class 7 June
Venue: Legend Garden Sports Centre, Dance Studio

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019

MultiSports

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:24:02 +0800

Conducted by MultiSport, a professional expat sport coaching company, this course is one of their most popular, combining a wide range of games and activities in an exciting environment. It is aimed at introducing children to a variety of different sports, while receiving a thorough grounding in Physical Education essential for future development. Please note, due to the development of children,
age groups are important. Children younger than 3 years and older than 6 years should not join the following groups:

9 Week Course – RMB1170
Thursdays, see times below
Starting 19 April / Last class 14 June
Ages: 3-4 – 3:40-4:25pm
Ages: 5-6 – 4:30-5:15pm
Venue: Riviera Main Campus, Gymnasium

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019

Basketball

dcpmanager — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:11:29 +0800

Chris Day will again be conducting this very popular class with the goal of improving basic skills, gaining knowledge of the game, and preparing students for the school basketball team.

8 Week Course – RMB760
Course cost can be prorated if you are unable to commit to an 8 week course
Thursdays, 5:00–6:00pm – 26 April / Last Class 14 June
Ages: 8–12
Venue: Legend Garden, Sports Hall

Registration starts Monday 26 March, registrations can be made at the Dulwich Legend Sports Centre reception every weekday between 8:00am - 9:00pm and every weekend between 9:00am - 7:00pm.

Please contact dcp@dulwich-beijing.cn for more information or call 6454 9127/9019

Tennis Tournament

KDTennis — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:45:46 +0800

Tennis tournament for 9-11 year olds designed to give young players a chance to learn tournament play and sportsmanship through a fun and rewarding way. Match play experience preferred.

TIME - Friday June 1st 4:00pm-7:30pm

RESERVE TIME - Saturday June 2nd 3:00pm-6:30pm

LOCATION - International School of Beijing (ISB)

COST OF ENTRY - 100RMB

DEADLINE - Friday May 25th 2012 5pm

For more information please contact:

(English) Jack Thornton 010 8478 6866

(中文) Andrea Xu 010 8478 6866

WEBSITE: www.gs-academy.com

EMAIL: tournaments@gs-academy.com

Family Sailing Weekend

SAILING — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:02:46 +0800

Is being landlocked getting you down? Join us for family sailing weekend at the Beijing Sailing Centre. While you and the older kids are out on the water, we’ve activities for the toddler’s with our Ayi. Sailing courses for all levels.

Original Price: RMB 2,768 per person
Special package RMB 2,480 per person, Including:
• 2-day sailing course
• Beijing ←→ Qinhuangdao Transportation
• 2 nights 4 star hotel accommodation
• 2 lunches and 1 dinner at sail base
• IYT Certificate

Contact Beijing Sailing： 010-59000276 / 1500 118 9580 or sailing@beijingsailing.com to book.

Camping at General Xu Great Wall

dandelion hiking — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:14:34 +0800

From the second defense wall of Hengling Village it's only a short hike to reach the wild Great Wall. A friendly smile from the local apple farmer will set us of for a 4 to 5 hour hiking on the wild Great Wall. Small in the beginning, majestic at the end.

Halfway the hike we go cross country passing a 700 years old Ming Dynasty village where we have a small lunch. Desert will be a beautiful, up hill hike until we reach an amazingly well preserved great wall. There is no better place than this Yangbian Great wall to set up your tent and enjoy dinner with a bottle wine.