Sports and fitness
There are many and varied opportunities for exercise and to retain fitness in the Philippines. Check out this link for all National Sports Association
s. Here are some of the options.
- Allez hop! is a new balanced body and wellness centre providing Pilates, Resistance training, Flexibility training, group exercises for adults and kids, wellness testing, physical therapy rehabilitation and ambulatory training. G?F Windsor Tower, 163 Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, mobile 09175057888; email windsorstudio at yahoo.com
- Archery - Manila's first class archery facility at Gandiva Cafe, 7th Floor, One Corporate Centre Building, Julia Vargas Street, cor Meralco Avenue, Ortigas. Call Jigs Padilla for more on 5719000 loc 125
- Philippine Australian Football League
, Inc.; Steve Arthur, President, P.O.Box 8196, Das Mariňas Village, Makati City, 1222 Philippines; m: +63 920 982 8652; e: pres at pafl.com.ph; w: www.pafl.com.ph
- Badminton
- Ballooning - Philippines annual balloon fest in Clark
- Boxing Fitness Gym, Addidas Sports Camp, 28th St.cor Libertad St., The Fort
- Junior Cricket contact Iain Sinclair, Development Officer, Philippine Cricket Association - 0905 3020 165 The venue is NOMADS SPORTS CLUB, Madrid Street, Merville Village, Paranaque
- Cycling: PhilippineCyclingNetwok at yahoogroups.com
- Fitness First
provides Gym and class services throughout Manila.
- Junior Football Academy at Nomads. Weekly practice times are: Saturdays 8.00am to 10.00 am : Girls Youth Team ( Ages 13 & above ); 10.00 to 12.00 noon : Boys Colts ( Ages 13 & Above ); 12.00 to 2.00 pm : Little Monkeys Under 8's, Boys & Girl's 10 & Under, Boys & Girls 12 & Under. Thursdays 6.00 to 8.30 pm : Little Monkeys, Boys & Girls 10 & Under, Boys & Girls 12 & Under; 7.30 to 9.30 pm : Girls Youth Team, Boys Colts. Contact Tom Whitwell, Nomads Junior Football Academy, JVK-Magellan International Movers Ltd, Tel: +63 2 384 0514; Fax: +63 2 857 2218; Email: tom.whitwell at jvkasia.com
- Golf and Country Clubs
- Hash House Harriers
There is a worldwide expat sport called The Hash House Harriers where a "Human Hare" runs ahead and spreads a paper chase. The rest of the pack follow. Anyone is welcome - runners, joggers and walkers. South of EDSA group runs 6.30 on Tuesday in Alabang - call Alan Brooks 8200110 and Manila mixed group on Thursdays at 6.00 Call Mike or Lai on 821 7574
- Ice Hockey The Manila Adult Hockey League welcomes new members with Hockey experience to join our recreational league. Teams play one game a week on Monday or Friday at Mall of Asia on its Olympic-sized ice rink. Contact Phil Day at dayliner at gmail.com if you want to come out to play or have a look at the league. Phil also has information about children's hockey for those who have kids who want to learn the game.
- International Little League Association of Manila ILLAM, provides Baseball and Softball academy email mvillam at yahoo.com or contact Gica at 09153262748
- Karting
tracks in the Philippines
- KinderGolf Philippines provide golf lessons from 2 to 7 years. Call Cheyenne Guasa on Tel 910-0028; email shangrilamall at kindergolf.com.
- Lake Taal yacht club
- Manila Surfers
- Mountaineering
- Nomads Sports Club
which (highly recommended by Iain Sinclair) is the premier expat sports club in Manila and host to Manila 10s Rugby and International cricket Sixes. Nomads has Badminton, Cricket, Football, Rugby, Tennis, Squash, Swimming and I think it is the only Lawn Bowls facility in the Philippines. The map to their grounds is on the website Click Here
. It is off Madrid Street, Merville Park Subdivision, Parañaque City; Tel:(+632) 828-3596/ 828-9458; Fax:(+632) 828-7155; E-mail:nomads@pldtdsl.com
- Nomads Rugby Club
- Manila 10's Rugby Festival
at Nomads.
- Nomads Rugby Club
- Personal Trainers
- Pilates
- Rugby
with the Philippines Rugby Football Union
- Swimming
- Trophies
- Sabit Mountaineer
is a non profit group that shares a common passion for nature and individuals who love joining other groups in exploring mountains. Great for those of you who are looking for hiking opportunities.
- Travel Factor
for beach activities including surfing.
- Voyager Adventure Club
promotes activities for those who love mountain climbing and beach/island exploration.
- Yoga
- Zumba - party yourself to fitness with a Latin American beat in The Fort area at Curves or Arts in the City. Try these links for schedules with Dina http://106835.zumba.com/
and Rowena http://77200.zumba.com/
