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Hôi AnPrivate land plots for sale700 to 4000 sqmCo-op villas on large quietplots in the countrysidewww.hoian-villa.comHouses & VillasFor rent in Dist.2, HCM: An Phu,Thao Dien, & Tran NaoSave time:See all pictures& details online.Updated daily.www.snap.com.vngain, athletic training and post-traumatictreatment. Swimming and aqua aerobicsclasses for groups or individuals are alsooffered.John Huy Tran, Fitness InstructorTel: 0983 789 318jht_fitness@hotmail.comCanadian fitness professional certifiedtrainer with over 10 years’ experience inthe fitness industry, dance and sports.Can provide training tailored to individualneeds.K1 Fitness and Fight Factory346 Ben Van Don, D4Tel: 0918 337 111www.teamminetti.comFitness centre teaching English andThai boxing, karate, Vietnamese martialarts, judo, fencing, grappling, and mixedmartial arts with classes for both adultsand children. All training conducted by aprofessional foreign instructor.L’Apothiquaire Fitness Centre64A Truong Dinh, D3 Tel: 3932 5181www.lapothiquaire.comInternationally-certified teachers offerdaily classes in Sivananda, Iyengar,Power, Yoga, Abdo-Pilates, Taebo andAqua-Aerobics. Peaceful swimming pool,sauna and steam room.La CochinchineRex Hotel, 146 Pastuer, D1Tel: 3825 1812 (ext 7477)New and affordable fitness centrelocated in the heart of the city. This gymhas a wide range of weight machines, aswell as many cardio machines, includingtreadmills, cross-trainers and bikes. Agood variety of classes are available,including yoga and aerobic dance.Legend Hotel Fitness Centre2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, D1One of the best hotel fitness centres.Very well-equipped gym with cardiovascularand weight machines, along witha circular swimming pool and massageparlour. A three-month membershipcosts USD $400++.Michelle Lloyd YogaTel: 0909 64 8193michelleglloyd@gmail.comwww.michellelloyd.comE-RYT200 certified yoga instructoroffering Vinyasa yoga classes at variouslocations around the city. Private andcorporate yoga programs available. ContactMichelle for more information on hercurrent schedule and special events.Nutrifort2B1 Chu Manh Trinh, D1Tel: 3825 8560news@nutrifort.com/www.nutrifort.comComprehensive health and fitness centreoffering customized exercise, nutritionalcounseling to members. Specializing inweight loss programs, core/body alignmenttraining with Pilates equipment.Healthy snacks available.NTFQ2 Spa34 Nguyen Dang Giai, D2Tel: 3744 6672Therapeutic massage with a focus onsports massage to increase circulation,remove lactic acid build-up, restore flexibilityand relieve back pain.Park Hyatt Fitness Centre2 Lam Son Square, D1 Tel: 3824 1234Luxury health centre with the full range offacilities including swimming pool, steamroom, jacuzzi and fitness centre. Threemonthpeak membership costs USD$810++ and off-peak is $450++.Renaissance Hotel Health Club8-15 Ton Duc Thang, D1Tel: 3822 0033Stylish health club with gym, swimmingpool, steam room, massage parlour,pool-side bar and an outstanding viewof the city. Costs USD $140 a month, or$10 a day.Saigon Fitness ClubNew World Hotel, 76 Le Lai, D1Tel: 3822 8888The modern Nautilus-equipped gym isstaffed by highly-qualified instructors tocater for your fitness needs. Features aswimming pool, floodlit tennis court, golfdriving range, jogging track, sauna, andmassage rooms.Saigon YogaTel: 090 835 2265info@saigonyoga.comwww.saigonyoga.comA yoga centre with highly qualifiedinstructors offering hot yoga, Hatha Flow,restorative yoga, kids’ yoga, pre andpostnatal yoga and injury rehabilitation.Also does corporate team building andyoga teacher training as well as organisingyoga retreats.Sheraton FitnessLevel 5, Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers,88 Dong Khoi, D1 Tel: 3827 2828sheraton.saigon@sheraton.comwww.sheraton.com/saigonSheraton Fitness features a team oftrained professionals and new Technogymequipment. Members have full useof leisure facilities and receive discountsat hotel bars and restaurants and AquaDay Spa.FOOTBALL & RUGBYAustralian Rules FootballTel: 093 768 3230www.vietnamswans.comvietnamswans@gmail.comThe Vietnam Swans play regular internationalfooty matches around Asia. Trainingsessions are held weekly in HCM City(2.30 pm Saturday, RMIT D7) and Hanoi(midday, Saturday, UN InternationalSchool, Ciputra). All skill levels and codeswelcome.Les Gaulois de Saigonwww.gauloisdesaigon.cominfo@gauloisdesaigon.comA new team of French footballers, theside invites players and their families tocome and join in their friendly trainingsessions, where everyone can get togetherand enjoy the sport while makingnew friends. Contact Sebastien on 0919691785 or Romain on 0908 060139.RMIT Vietnamsports.recreation@rmit.edu.vnA new player on the SIFL scene witha team made up of students from theUniversity. They have their own footballground on-site consisting of two brandnew pitches. Contact Landon Carnie.Saigon Raidersjon.hoff@saigonraiders.comSociable football side who are always onthe lookout for new talent for their weeklymatches and training sessions. The teamparticipates in the Saigon InternationalFootball League and also has regularfixtures against local teams in the outlyingprovinces and also participates ininternational tournaments.Saigon Rugby ClubTel: 0903 735 799www.saigonrfc.orgsaigonrugbyfootballclub@yahoo.comSocial, mixed touch rugby playedevery Saturday afternoon for adults atRMIT from 4 pm until 6 pm. Regularlywelcomes visiting teams and tours theregion for men’s contact and women’stouch rugby tournaments. Beginnerswelcome.Saigon Saintschris@saigonsaints.comwww.saigonsaints.comExpat football club of all ages, which hasbeen running since 1995 and plays in theSIFL. Regularly venture on internationaltours especially to Bangkok and Manilaand play in other local and internationaltournaments. The players train weekly,and new players are encouraged to join.GOLFDalat Palace Golf ClubPhu Dong Thien Vuong, DalatTel: 063 3821 101dpgc@vietnamgolfresorts.comThe most beautiful course in Vietnam,combining the crisp mountain air withan environment of stately pine trees.Overlooking Xuan Huong lake, the7,009-yard course is an enjoyable challengefor golfers of all levels.Dong Nai Golf ResortTrang Bom Town, Trang BomTel: 061 3866 288 / 3677 590www.dongnaigolf.com.vnLarge golf resort with 27 holes, plusa villa complex, bar, sauna. jacuzziand billiards. The resort sits on 160hectares of land in Dong Nai Province,about 50 kilometres from the city.Membership starts at USD $2,000 ayear.Ocean Dunes Golf Club1 Ton Duc Thang, Phan ThietTel: 062 3821 995odgc@vietnamgolfresorts.comDesigned by Nick Faldo, the 6,746-yard par-72 course winds throughseaside dunes, with the variablecoastal breezes changing its charactereach day. An enjoyable and eminentlyplayable course and has become afavourite venue for expatriate tournaments.Saigon South GolfNguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu, D7Tel: 5411 2001sgs.golf@yahoo.com.vnNine-hole mini golf course and drivingrange set amongst attractive gardensjust behind FV Hospital. Membershipstarts from USD $700 for 6 months.Visitors’ greens fees for a round of golfare around USD $16 before 5 pm and$19 after. Club, shoe and umbrella hireis also available.SaigonSports Academy LeagueTel: 093 215 3502greg@saigonsportsacademy.comwww.saigonsportsacademy.com12-week, 5 a side community footballleague with Adult, U18, U14, U10 andU7 divisions. Matches held at ThaoDan Stadium in District 1. Corporate,local and expat teams compete in adultdivision with cash prize for champions.Song Be Golf Resort77 Binh Duong Blvd, Thuan AnTel: 0650 3756 660info@songbegolf.comwww.songbegolf.comLocated 22 kilometres from the citycentre, the premier golf course in thearea features an 18-hole, 6,384-metrecourse. Also has tennis courts, a swimmingpool, and a gymnasium.Vietnam Golf and Country ClubLong Thanh My Village, D9www.vietnamgolfcc.comThis facility consists of two coursesof 18 holes each, one of which is designedin a more traditional Asian style,and the other in international style. Hasother attractions such as boating, tennisand a restaurant area.LEISUREHash House Harrierswww.saigonh3.comRunning club that meets every Sundayat 2 pm at the Caravelle Hotel to go ona run in different locations out of townwith their traditional balance of exerciseand beer.Phun Runnerinfo@phun-run.comSocial running group that meets Saturdaysat 7 am for a scenic run aroundSaigon before breakfast. Great way toexplore the city, meet fellow runnersand get fit for future events. Checkwebsite for rendezvous points.Rangers Baseball ClubIsao Shimokawajiisao.shimokawaji@sapporobeer.co.jpA baseball club always looking foradditional players of any age, raceor experience level. Plays Saturdaysor Sundays, often against Korean orVietnamese teams.Saigon International Dart Leaguewww.thesidl.comA highly popular group in town, the dartsclub runs a competitive year-long leaguefor 16 pub-based teams. There aresome excellent players in this sociableand international group. See websitefor details of how to join and latest 180scores.Saigon International Softball Leaguesisl@saigonsoftball.infowww.saigonsoftball.infoThe league plays slo-pitch softball everySunday (usually at the Taiwanese Schoolin Phu My Hung) and always welcomesnewcomers.Saigon Pony ClubLane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2Tel: 0913 733 360A standout facility offering pony rides,riding lessons, horse clinics and ponyrentals. Also hosts events and birthdays.Senior Expat ChitChatWeekly “Coffee Talk” meetings amongseniors at the Palace Hotel Café (56 –66 Nguyen Hue, D1) each Tuesday from10 to 11.30 am. The informal group isfor local expatriates and English-speakingforeign travellers who meet to shareexperiences and make new friends. Callclub organizer Sheldon Pruss at 0932031 837.SquashThe Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1Tel: 3822 2098 ext 176www.thelandmarkvietnam.comOne of three squash courts in town.Membership is open to non-Landmarkresidents and drop-in players. Lessonsand racquets are available for additionalfees. Balls are provided. Book in advanceor phone for further information.Ultimate FrisbeeRMIT, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7www.saigon-ultimate.comJoin in this exciting popular sport everySunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pmin Saigon South. Pan-Asian competitionsalso organised for the moreexperienced. Contact David Jensen at0909458890Vietnam Hobby Brewershobbybrewer.vietnam@gmail.comwww.hobbybrewer-vietnam.de.tlSmall group of beer enthusiasts gatherbi-monthly at microbrewery to talkbeer, share brewing tips and samplehomemade suds. The group is keen ontaking on new members with an interestin learning how to brew.Vietwings Paraglidinginfo@vietwings-hpg.comPromoted by a local advertising executiveturned test pilot, paragliding, hanggliding,trike plane can be performedin several locations across southernVietnam including Dalat, Phan Thiet,Tay Ninh. Call Loco on 0903 825607 formore information.X-Rock ClimbingPhan Dinh Phung Sport Centre75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3Tel: 6278 5794503A Nguyen Duy Trinh, D2Tel: 2210 9192www.xrockclimbing.comOffering safe and professional climbingfor anyone aged 4 and up. Featuringmountain climbing routes rated frombeginner to advanced, climbing andbelay-safety courses and training,birthday parties, corporate team building.Excellent facilities for children andannual membership for kids.76 asialife HCMC