issue 54 - AsiaLIFE Magazine
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Saigon Saints<br />
chris@saigonsaints.com<br />
www.saigonsaints.com<br />
Expat football club of all ages, which<br />
has been running since 1995 and plays<br />
in the SIFL. Regularly venture on international<br />
tours especially to Bangkok<br />
and Manila and play in other local and<br />
international tournaments. The players<br />
train weekly, and new players are<br />
encouraged to join.<br />
GOLF<br />
Dalat Palace Golf Club<br />
Phu Dong Thien Vuong, Dalat<br />
Tel: 063 3821 101<br />
dpgc@vietnamgolfresorts.com<br />
The most beautiful course in Vietnam,<br />
combining the crisp mountain air with<br />
an environment of stately pine trees.<br />
Overlooking Xuan Huong lake, the<br />
7,009-yard course is an enjoyable challenge<br />
for golfers of all levels.<br />
Dong Nai Golf Resort<br />
Trang Bom Town, Trang Bom<br />
Tel: 061 3866 288 / 3677 590<br />
www.dongnaigolf.com.vn<br />
Large golf resort with 27 holes, plus<br />
a villa complex, bar, sauna. jacuzzi<br />
and billiards. The resort sits on 160<br />
hectares of land in Dong Nai Province,<br />
about 50 kilometres from the city.<br />
Membership starts at USD $2,000 a<br />
year.<br />
Ocean Dunes Golf Club<br />
1 Ton Duc Thang, Phan Thiet<br />
Tel: 062 3821 995<br />
odgc@vietnamgolfresorts.com<br />
Designed by Nick Faldo, the 6,746-yard<br />
par-72 course winds through seaside<br />
dunes, with the variable coastal breezes<br />
changing its character each day.<br />
An enjoyable and eminently playable<br />
course and has become a favourite<br />
venue for expatriate tournaments.<br />
Saigon South Golf<br />
Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu, D7<br />
Tel: <strong>54</strong>11 2001<br />
sgs.golf@yahoo.com.vn<br />
Nine-hole mini golf course and driving<br />
range set amongst attractive gardens just<br />
behind FV Hospital. Membership starts<br />
from USD $700 for 6 months. Visitors’<br />
greens fees for a round of golf are around<br />
USD $16 before 5 pm and $19 after. Club,<br />
shoe and umbrella hire is also available.<br />
SaigonSports Academy League<br />
Tel: 093 215 3502<br />
greg@saigonsportsacademy.com<br />
www.saigonsportsacademy.com<br />
12-week, 5 a side community football<br />
league with Adult, U18, U14, U10 and<br />
U7 divisions. Matches held at Thao Dan<br />
Stadium in District 1. Corporate, local and<br />
expat teams compete in adult division with<br />
cash prize for champions.<br />
Song Be Golf Resort<br />
77 Binh Duong Blvd, Thuan An<br />
Tel: 0650 3756 660<br />
info@songbegolf.com<br />
www.songbegolf.com<br />
Located 22 kilometres from the city<br />
centre, the premier golf course in the area<br />
features an 18-hole, 6,384-metre course.<br />
Also has tennis courts, a swimming pool,<br />
and a gymnasium.<br />
Vietnam Golf and Country Club<br />
Long Thanh My Village, D9<br />
www.vietnamgolfcc.com<br />
This facility consists of two courses of 18<br />
holes each, one of which is designed in a<br />
more traditional Asian style, and the other<br />
in international style. Has other attractions<br />
such as boating, tennis and a restaurant<br />
area.<br />
LEISURE<br />
Hash House Harriers<br />
www.saigonh3.com<br />
Running club that meets every Sunday<br />
at 2 pm at the Caravelle Hotel to go on<br />
a run in different locations out of town<br />
with their traditional balance of exercise<br />
and beer.<br />
Phun Runner<br />
info@phun-run.com<br />
Social running group that meets Saturdays<br />
at 7 am for a scenic run around<br />
Saigon before breakfast. Great way to<br />
explore the city, meet fellow runners and<br />
get fit for future events. Check website<br />
for rendezvous points.<br />
Rangers Baseball Club<br />
Isao Shimokawaji<br />
isao.shimokawaji@sapporobeer.co.jp<br />
A baseball club always looking for<br />
additional players of any age, race or<br />
experience level. Plays Saturdays or<br />
Sundays, often against Korean or Vietnamese<br />
teams.<br />
Saigon International Dart League<br />
www.thesidl.com<br />
A highly popular group in town, the darts<br />
club runs a competitive year-long league<br />
for 16 pub-based teams. There are<br />
some excellent players in this sociable<br />
and international group. See website<br />
for details of how to join and latest 180<br />
scores.<br />
Saigon International Softball League<br />
sisl@saigonsoftball.info<br />
www.saigonsoftball.info<br />
The league plays slo-pitch softball every<br />
Sunday (usually at the Taiwanese School<br />
in Phu My Hung) and always welcomes<br />
newcomers.<br />
Saigon Pony Club<br />
Lane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2<br />
Tel: 0913 733 360<br />
A standout facility offering pony rides,<br />
riding lessons, horse clinics and pony<br />
rentals. Also hosts events and birthdays.<br />
Squash<br />
The Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1<br />
Tel: 3822 2098 ext 176<br />
www.thelandmarkvietnam.com<br />
One of three squash courts in town.<br />
Membership is open to non-Landmark<br />
residents and drop-in players. Lessons<br />
and racquets are available for<br />
additional fees. Balls are provided.<br />
Book in advance or phone for further<br />
information.<br />
Ultimate Frisbee<br />
RMIT, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7<br />
www.saigon-ultimate.com<br />
Join in this exciting popular sport every<br />
Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm in<br />
Saigon South. Pan-Asian competitions<br />
also organised for the more<br />
experienced. Contact David Jensen at<br />
0909458890<br />
Vietnam Hobby Brewers<br />
hobbybrewer.vietnam@gmail.com<br />
www.hobbybrewer-vietnam.de.tl<br />
Small group of beer enthusiasts gather<br />
bi-monthly at microbrewery to talk<br />
beer, share brewing tips and sample<br />
homemade suds. The group is keen on<br />
taking on new members with an interest<br />
in learning how to brew.<br />
X-Rock Climbing<br />
Phan Dinh Phung Sport Centre<br />
75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3<br />
Tel: 6278 5794<br />
503A Nguyen Duy Trinh, D2<br />
Tel: 2210 9192<br />
www.xrockclimbing.com<br />
Offering safe and professional climbing<br />
for anyone aged 4 and up. Featuring<br />
mountain climbing routes rated from<br />
beginner to advanced, climbing and<br />
belay-safety courses and training,<br />
birthday parties, corporate team building.<br />
Excellent facilities for children and<br />
annual membership for kids.<br />
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