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Reebok CrossFit MeWellness opening
Opening this Friday, come check out the new CrossFit location in Shanghai. Read more on what's to come, right here.
Beach volleyball and yoga
Every Sunday at the Bund Beach, plus loads more going on. Check it out here.
Sign-ups underway
Skate Camp
The Iconx Skateboard camp will provide skaters a 5-day workshop, in which participants will be able to visit five different skateparks, receive instruction and supervision on their skills and even take home some skateboard-related goodies, one of which includes a RMB200 certificate to the Iconx skateshop. Runs throughout summer, more details here..
Chess Boxing
Heard of chess boxing? No? Us neither. But it's coming here in June. To sign up for a bit of smarts and slugs, check this out.
Indoor Lawn Bowling
nforce Arena is putting together indoor lawn bowling every Friday night. For full details, click here.
ASAS World Cup Tournament
June 22 and 23 sees Shanghai's World Cup. Held at Jing'an Workers stadium, the 22 will be a day of practice and the 23 the real contest. Players are required to sign up by nationality (it is the world cup after all). Registration deadline is June 1. To sign up email worldcup@asas.com.cn.
More certification classes from 3hFIT
They've just released their upcoming schedule. Check it out:
June 20 - SMRT-CORE (Trigger Point) Certification Course (9am-5pm)
June 22 - TRX RIP (9am-6pm)
June 23 - TRX STC (9am-6pm)
June 29 - Functional Fusion (9am-6pm)
June 30 - Advanced strength and muscle development (9am-6pm)
July 1 -Aug 15 - ACE Course (6am-4pm)
July 6 - Back pain workshop (1.30-3pm)
July 16- Nov 5 - ACE Course (9am-4pm)
Every Sunday from 2-3.30pm, BioDanza Class.
For more info or to register visit their website.
Amazing Maasai Ultra
No time like the present to start looking into October Holiday. This is Kenya's only Ultra marathon (also 21km and 42km options) and supports girls education for the Maasai tribe. Held over the holiday week, you can now sign up for not only the race, but also a full week itinerary package to see all of what Kenya has to offer. More details here.
Deals and weekly events
Happy hour at Yoga garden
Nothing like a little feel-good, do-good for your Friday night. Taught by different teachers, this evening happy hour is donation-based with proceeds benefitting a charity that roates every three months.
Free spins with SpinShanghai
Sign up for SpinShanghai's newsletter and reap in a spinner's delight of deals aka a few free spins. Plus every Friday, come in for their sin spin at 7.30pm and get a free beer (or two) after the ride! They're also now uploading free videos to their site, such as 'Maximize Fat Loss' or 'Perfect Posture', so be sure to check those out too!
Donation Yoga Class in Eco Village
Every Tuesday and Thursday, DARSHANA holds donation-based 1.5 hour long yoga classes in Eco Village. Registration is essential at darshanayogashanghai@gmail.com.
What's new?
Express Summer Fit
New course over at Ramada Plaza (near Shanghai Stadium) to kick your butt into shape for summer. Courses are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in both the mornings (11.30am-12.30pm) and evenings (8.30-9.30pm). Body measurements and a fitness test are taken beforehand to establish your baseline fitness. RMB150/one session, RMB1,200/10 sessions, RMB2,000/20 sessions. For reservations call Secelia at 187 2102 9119 or email siljie@myeasyfitness.cn. www.myeasyfitness.cn.
Shout-outs
Softball
Congrats to the Drunken Dragons on their victory in this year's Cakey Cup! Against all odds, the underdogs rose from the bottom, going undefeated throughout the tournament. They are reported to have celebrated with more than their usual class and charisma. Well done!
12-Week Challenge
12 weeks complete - well done challengers. The final challenge party takes place June 28.
SIFL Round-up
The latest report. This year's season ends with the Shanghai Puxi Lions FC taking the Premier League Championship and Shentong Metro FC claiming 1st Division Championship. Other big win this year include FC Oranje taking the Hebiguci Cup and Shining HFC claiming the Plate Cup.
BOTB
Congrats to all the contestants in this weekend's brawl!
Shanghai Cricket Club
The Shanghai Cricket Club defeated the Beijing Cricket Club by 31 runs in Beijing to reclaim the China Cup!
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