Rollerblading – Beijing Kids

Shunyi Happenings: Weekend Sailing, Learn to Sail, BIRDS, Summer Arty-Party, Fabric Market Tour, Spring Menu

Sally Wilson — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 02:00:00 +0000

Warmer weather brings an opportunity to laze about on a Beijing boating lake. If it’s boating and sailing of a more technical and competitive nature you’re after, weekend regatta’s and sailing lessons are now underway at the Olympic Rowing Park. Rollerblading is an increasingly popular activity for children (and big kids), and this month sees the first Beijing International Rollerblading Day for Schools (BIRDS). Atelier’s new art school in Shunyi is opening its doors to the community for an arty-party, where you can find out more about the programs and workshops they offer. The popularity of the recent Muxiyuan fabric market tour, has led to Sew Gorgeous organizing a second tour. What better way to spend the coming holiday weekend, than enjoying the fresh and delicate tea cuisine of Green T. House.

Weekend Sailing
The sailing season has started at Aofan Sailing Club. Every weekend they will hold a sailing race (regatta) for those who have some experience in sailing. Using their fleet of Far East 11’s, from 12-3.30pm every Saturday and Sunday April 25 – June 14. RMB 200 for boat rental or free if you are a member. The sailing club is located in Shunyi Olympic Rowing Park. For more details, contact (185 1902 8724, coach@aofansailiing.com) www.aofansail.com

Learn to Sail
International English-speaking sailing instructors are available any time from March to October for private sailing lessons at Shunyi Olympic Rowing Lake. Lessons are suitable for all abilities, minimum age 7 years. Two hour lessons RMB 1,500, with a maximum two people per lesson. To book, contact Imagine (186 1045 3101, watersports@imagine-china.com) www.imagine-china.com/sailing-lessons

BIRDS
On Sunday May 31 Imagine’s rollerblading tournament takes place at Dulwich College Beijing (DCB), Legend Garden Campus. Beijing International Rollerblading Day for Schools (BIRDS) is an exciting chance for students to compete in various rollerblading events. The morning will start with head to head track races and relay races. There will be one hour of optional freestyle coaching. In the afternoon, students can show off their tricks in the freestyle event. The tournament will end with a game of Rollerball. Admission fee is RMB 350/participant. Ages 6-18 years can enter. To view the full itinerary or to sign up, go to the BIRDS page www.imagine-china.com/BIRDS and for more information, contact (183 1112 3237, rollerblading@imagine-china.com)

Summer Arty-Party
Atelier Art School Shunyi will celebrate summer by welcoming the community for an arty-party. All the team will be there, to offer art and craft activities and games for children, both indoors and outdoors. Parents and art lovers can learn more about the programs, courses, and themed summer workshops that are available at Atelier. The party takes place on Sunday May 24, 2.30-5.30pm.

Muxiyuan Fabric Market Tour
Due to popular demand, the team at Sew Gorgeous will be running a second fabric market tour. The tour leaves BSB Shunyi at 8.30am Friday May 8. Enjoy a fun tour of Sew Gorgeous’ favorite suppliers in this huge market, a must-see for any sewing enthusiast. Includes guided tour, optional lunch from food stall or bring your own, and return journey RMB 120. An exclusive Sew Gorgeous map of the market is included. To book your place, email sewgorgeous@yahoo.com

Spring Menu
Try the new set menu from Green T. House, of baby bamboo shoot sashimi and tea soup on rice RMB 180. Additional dishes to add to the set, include charcoal bamboo beef tenderloin RMB 80, bamboo miso roast cod RMB 80, spring plum sake RMB 30 and of course their delectable Green T. ice cream RMB 20. To book, contact 136 0113 7132/64342519.

beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.

Photos: courtesy of Aofan Sailing Club, Atelier, Gerrit Hannaert (Flickr)

Shunyi Happenings: Learn to Swim, Flip, Kick, and Skate, Take up Yoga and Get CrossFit

Nimo_Wanjau — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 02:00:00 +0000

Registration is now underway across a range of sports after school activities, so if your kids are looking to improve their game, hone their skills, or take on a totally new challenge, there are plenty of options available across Shunyi. Why let the kids have all the fun? There are classes for adults too, from toning through yoga, or going for the burn with CrossFit.

Beijing Dragon Fire
Dragon Fire provides swim coaching at Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), the British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi campus, and Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) Legend Garden campus, with a comprehensive program of coaching to suit all ages and abilities. In addition to their swim program, they also run gymnastics as an after school activity, at DCB Riviera Campus. For more details contact (136 0106 4534, beijing@dragonfire.com.cn) www.dragonfire.com.cn

Flips & Kicks Plus
Registration has opened for this season’s Flips & Kicks Plus gymnastics and martial arts coaching programs. All programs are taught in English by fully qualified international staff. Karate is a good art form for personal development, encouraging focus and discipline. Gymnastics is a great foundation for any sport. Coaches use their own Badge Award Scheme to help keep students enthusiastic and thriving to improve. Their new schedule is as follows:

Friday Gymnastics at WAB from August 29 to December 5
Beginners: 4-4.55pm (RMB 1,560)
Returners: 5-5.55pm (RMB 1,560)
Intermediate and Advanced: 6-7.25pm (RMB 1,820)

Sunday Gymnastics at WAB September 7 to December 7
Beginners: 9-9.55am (RMB 1,440)
Returners and Intermediate: 10-10.55am (RMB 1,440)
Advanced: 11am-12.25pm (RMB 1,680)

Monday Gymnastics at BSB Shunyi September 1 to December 8
3 to 4 years old: 3.30-4.15pm (RMB 1,560)
5 to 6 years old: 4.15-5pm (RMB 1,560)
7 years and over: 5-6pm (RMB 1,560)

Karate and Martial Arts
7-12 years old: Wednesday 4.30-6pm at BSB Shunyi (3rd floor) RMB 140 per class
7-12 years old: Sunday 12.30-1.30pm at WAB RMB 140 per class

To enroll in any of the above classes, fill in the application form (available here) and send a copy as PDF-file to info@flipsandkicksplus.com

O’le Skate
The people behind O’le Sports are introducing a public after school activity at Beijing Riviera. The sessions will take place every Friday at 4.30pm, starting September 5. Anyone aged 6-16 years may take part, and you don’t have to be a Riviera resident. The cost will be RMB 150 per session and to register simply fill in the form on their website.
For more details contact Beijing Riviera, No1 Xiang Jiang Bei Lu, Chaoyang District (186 1045 3101, peter@ole-sports.org) www.ole-sports.org

YOGA at Human in Motion
Human in Motion has welcomed a new Yoga teacher at the studio, Esme Kan will be teaching one class per week on Mondays at 10.30am.Additional classes may be added, if the Monday class proves popular. Kan is from the Netherlands and in 2012 she completed a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Training Course in Shanghai, she has been teaching yoga since March 2013. To book a session contact Human in Motion, Cathay View Plaza, 2a, Xiang Jiang Bei Lu, Chaoyang District (8470 3616, 136 7129 4008, humaninmotion@yahoo.com) www.humaninmotion.com.cn

CrossFit
This high intensity fitness program incorporates constantly varied, functional movements, suitable for people of all ages, sizes, shapes, and levels of fitness. Class schedule is as follows:
Weekdays at 6am, 9am, and 5.30pm
Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.30pm
Saturdays at 8am and 9am

If you fancy giving it a go, to find out what it’s all about,come along to one of the free trial classes. Located at Pinnacle Plaza (behind Jenny Wang, next to Gold River PGA Golf School) the trial classes will take place at 9am on August 23, 30, September 6, and 13. For more information contact (186 1257 2313, Bernard.Yapp@crossfit86.com, 186 1262 8095, Samuel.Lian@crossfit86.com) www.CrossFit86.com

Photos: Crossfit Fever, David Bannister, Erica, Lyn Tally (Flickr)

Shunyi Happenings: Early Years at BSB, INN Coffee Morning, O’le Skating, Human in Motion Summer Schedule, and World Cup Screenin

beijingkids — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 02:00:00 +0000

This week, The British School of Beijing, Shunyi is hosting an open morning, Roundabout is hosting an INN Coffee Morning (and a chance to donate your used items), O’le Sports offers rollerblading instructors, Human in Motion publishes its new summer schedule, and we spotlight places to watch the World Cup in Shunyi.

Early Years Open Morning
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi will host an open morning on Thursday, June 19 from 8.30-10am. The morning will give parents and their children the opportunity to see the school’s Early Years Foundation stage facilities, join a range of activities, and meet the teachers and other parents. It is a “stay and play” session; kids will have a range of equipment, games, activities, and a story session available to them. Drinks and snacks will be provided. The BSB classes are:
Teddies 1 – children from 1 year (who are walking)
Teddies 2 – children 2-3 years
Nursery – children 3 – 4 years
Reception – children 4 – 5 years

RSVP at 8047 3558 or play@britishschool.org.cn.

INN Shunyi Coffee Morning
After that, perhaps you’d like to join the INN Shunyi Coffee Morning at Roundabout on Thursday, June 19 from 10am-noon. Coffee mornings are held every third Thursday of the month, so come along for coffee, chat, and some cake. It’s a great opportunity to meet other locals in Shunyi and at the same time you can shop at the Roundabout store or drop off any donations you may have.

Rollerblading Classes
Rollerblading is a great sport that can be done all year round and pretty much anywhere that has a large space. O’le Sports has English-speaking skate instructors who can arrange a variety of activities. Rollerblading can be taught as a weekly private lesson, or you can start a group along with a few friends. Participants are required to buy their own skating equipment and gear. O’le currently provides skating after-school activities for a number of Beijing international schools, so if your school is looking for a new ASA contact 186 1045 3101 or peter@ole-sports.org.

Human in Motion Summer Schedule
The HIM Studio will have a reduced timetable for the summer. Circuit classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-10am. The River Garden circuit classes will instead take place at the HIM Studio 8.30-9.30am. Saturday and Sunday spin classes will be by appointment only. Text Ruben at 136 7129 4008 to reserve your spot.

2014 FIFA World Cup
Don’t miss out on all the action from this year’s World Cup, as Shunyi has a few options for watching the big games. You can head over to The Garage Bar and Grill between now and July 12 to enjoy a cool beer and a bite to eat whilst you cheer on your home country (or someone else’s if yours have failed to qualify).

Joining in the action is the Long Bar at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport. Located by Beijing Airport’s Terminal 3, the Long Bar will have big screens showing the games live, as well as a late happy hour from midnight to 2am with buy-one-get-one free on their draught Tsingtao.

Photos of BSB and chichacha, Thu Wu’s Photo Land (Flickr)

Roll Out! The First MINI Kids Urban Rollerblading Races Comes to Beijing

Sisi_Chen — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Do your kids have unusually good hand-eye coordination when it comes to rollerblading? Enter them in Beijing’s first rollerblading competition for kids, which takes place this Sunday, September 23 from 2-5pm at the University of International Business and Economics. Open to ages 3-6, the contest is divided into boys’ and girls’ events across two age groups (3-4 and 5-6).

Organized by Rollerblade China and Beijing University Sports’ Association’s Roller Skating Club, the competition is free to enter and features a number of prizes. All 160 participants will receive health insurance and complimentary souvenirs, such as a Roller Skating Cup t-shirt and key chain.

There are two types of races: The MINI Kids Urban Race (ages 5-6) and the Parent-Child Race (ages 3-4 with accompanying adult). The first prize is a pair of inline skates, with the first and second runner-ups receiving a helmet and protective equipment respectively.

1. MINI Kids Urban Race (Ages 5-6)

This is an elimination race that takes participants through a simulated urban obstacle course. The 16 fastest participants move on to the next round, and the top three finalists are determined through head-to-head races.
Skaters are allowed to have physical contact, but are forbidden from engaging in dangerous behavior like pulling or pushing, elbowing, and purposely crashing into others.
All participants must wear a helmet and protective gear during the race.

2. Parent-Child Race (Ages 3-4)

This timed race takes place in two stages. Each participating group includes five pairs of parents and children (one parent and one child). First, the kids must first race on foot to the end of a 30m track and back. Then, Mom or Dad helps them put on their rollerblades, and the kids repeat the process in skates.
Like the Kids Mini Urban Race, participants must wear a helmet and protective gear.

Registration
Participants must register at a participating rollerblading club. Here’s a handy list:

Beijing Tieqi: New Lufthansa Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District (Li Xuemei: 189 1057 0169)
Beijing Feisu: Fangzhuang Sports Park, Fengtai District (Yuan Ji: 136 7122 3236)
Beijing Fengxingzhe: Longtanhu Park, Dongcheng District (Zhang Tao: 136 1117 9831)
Beijing Benben: Shifoying, Chaoyang District (Dong Shuyong: 139 1091 8069)
RB Financial Street: Jinrongjie Square, Xicheng District (Zhang Rong: 137 0118 6427)
RB Huilongguan: Huilongguan Sports Park, Changping District (Jia Guilu: 136 0121 1626)
RB Wangjing: Longze Xiyuan, Wangjing, Chaoyang District (Ma Caihong: 135 1100 8251)
RB Bird’s Nest: Bird’s Nest, Olympic Village, Chaoyang District (Mo Liyu: 139 1162 0561)

Though the competition is open to everyone, you’ll probably have an easier time registering and participating if you have a good grasp of Chinese. Good luck!

For more information, call the Organizing Committee at 5900 1245 ext 297/9 or email Lisa Liang at lisa.liang@technicagroup.cn. Stay informed by following Rollerblade China’s Weibo page.

Photo by Joseph A Ferris III via Flickr