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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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