Sports/ Clubs /Societies

Sports teams and training

	Australian Rules Football - The Nagoya Redbacks
	If you are a seasoned pro or want to have fun whilst getting to grips with the sport, then why not join in a training session with the Nagoya Redbacks.  Practice is every Sunday in Shirakawa Park in Sakae and open to anybody who wants to join.  The team has been around since 2005 and compete nationally with 3 other teams around Japan.  The Nagoya Redbacks consist of players from Australia, America, The U.K, Canada and Japan so the atmosphere is really fun and international.  Aussie rules football is still an emerging sport in Japan but as support fro the team increases, so does the popularity of the sport.  So, get yourself down to Shrikawa park from 3:30pm on Sundays for a motivating most of all totally enjoyable raining session. Contact: nagoyaredbacks@hotmail.com
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	Football / Soccer - Shonai F.C
	Interested in getting involved in some football whilst you're in Nagoya?  Shonai FC is an amateur football team formed in Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, Nagoya Japan in October 2003.  They are made of players from form all over the world so the atmosphere is fun and light hearted.  It's not to say they aren't serious though, they have entered and won a variety of competitions around Japan so its a great chance for a serious game at the same time.  They meet every Sunday and play from 2pm behind the athletics stadium in Ryoukuchi-Koen, on the Tsurumai line in Nagoya.  Get down for a seriously good kick around!
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	Volleyball - Nagoya International Volleyball Club
	This is a friendly, fun game of volleyball for everybodyThe group consists of both foreign and Japanese members and games usually takes place in a chosen sports hall on Sundays. In the summer there are also beach volleyball games on Utsumi beach in Mikawa Bay!!  Come and find out more by visiting the facebook fanpage! Click here
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	Rugby - The Nagoya Barbarians
	Established in 2003, the Barbarians have been climbing the Aichi rugby ranks and will continue to do so. After starting in the lower levels on the Aichi rugby ranks the Barbarians have continued to improve from the penciled out idea on a pub napkin, to a good, well-rounded unit. You don’t have to be a player to be a part of the Nagoya Barbarians. We welcome PLAYERS and SUPPORTERS alike! Training sessions are held on Monday nights and Sunday Morning at two different Nagoya locations and when you have earned it, we will be at SHOOTERS BAR AND GRILL chilling out so come on DOWN! Make a move – email us at: info@nagoyabarbarians.com or nagoyabarbarians@gmail.com
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	White Water Rafting - Nagara River, Gifu
	Experience an outdoor adventure with Adventure Spirit, rafting the exciting rapids of the natural Nagara River. Famous in central Japan, the Nagara river starts in the snowy mountains of northern Gifu prefecture rushing south between the mountains near Gujo Hachiman. This river can offer adventurous Grade Three bouncy big volume rapids plus relaxing calm pools all in a beautiful scenic mountain environment. If you have the spirit for adventure come enjoy the challenge rafting and feel alive outdoors on one of the few remaining natural rivers in Japan! Contact: info@adventurespiritjp.com  / Website: Click here

Sports Clubs / Fitness Centres

Gold's Gym - Kanayama

About: For those of you looking for a serious weights gym, then Gold's Gym in Kanayama is the perfect option.  A huge weights area and very heavy duty machines for serious weightlifters.  Saying this though, you will not feel out of place if you are just starting to train, there are a variety of people old and young who use the gym, so the atmosphere is motivating but relaxed at the same time.  There is also a good selection of cardio machines  - treadmills, bikes and cross trainers, so the gym is also popular with women.  The instructors are all nice and very helpful, and they try hard to communicate in English.  You will find quite a few foreigners who use the gym, so you can get talking to people pretty easily

Cost: Various promotions affect the joining fee during the year but it it usually between 1000-3000 yen.  You pay monthly, at the end of the month for the next month. Check out the price table below! Location:Asunaru Shopping centre, attached to Kanayama station.  Exit Kanayama station using the North exit and immediately turn left into Asunaru.  The gym is loctated on the 3rd floor. Address: 3F Asunaru Kanayama, 1-17-1 Kanayama, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi,  460-0022 Contact: nagoyakanayamajp@goldsgym.net

Membership	Men	Women	Usage conditions / Times
Gold	15750Y p/m	13650Y p/m	Can use gym facilities anytime + Rental wear, towel, shoes
Full-Time	10500Y p/m	8400Y p/m	Can use gym facilities anytime
Standard	9450Y p/m	7875Y p/m	Mon-Sat 7am-11pm / Sun - until 8pm
Midnight	8925Y p/m	7350Y p/m	10pm - 7am
Daytime	8400Y p/m	6825Y p/m	7am - 6pm
Weekend	6300Y p/m	6300Y p/m	Sat / Sun / Public holidays 7am - 11pm

(Prices for men and women are in Japanese Yen and indicate monthly fees)

Megalos Sports Paradise - Chikusa

About: Located less than 10 minutes walk from Tsurumai subway station and next to Chikusa Aeon Shopping Centre, Megalos Sports Paradise can be found.  Not one of the cheapest Sports gyms around but certainly one of the best equipt, theres no doubting the vaule for money.  Along with a large training room including weights and the usual selection of training machines, the club offers a full program of aerobics, yoga and dance, swimming (in its 25m pool) and tennis lessons - all of which are held on site.  Other studio progams include Dynamic Yoga, Kickboxing, Power training, Ballet, Flamenco to name but a few.

Location:  Turn right out of Tsurumai subway station, up the main road, following the train rail.  Cross the road and under the train rail and you will be at Aeon Shopping Centre.  Walk through the middle of the shopping centre past starbucks and come out the other side.  You will see the Sports Centre right in front of you. Address: Nagoya-Shi, Chikusa-ku, Chikusa 2-23-11 Tel: 052-745-9500

Membership	Price (M and F)	Usage conditions / Times
Gold	13650Y p/m	Can use anytime - rental towel and parking is free
Regular	10500Y p/m	Use the facilities any day, anytime
Business	8925Y p/m	After work and all public holidays
Senior (over 60)	7875Y p/m	Anytime.
Weekday	7350Y p/m	Mon-Thurs 9:30am - 5pm
Holiday	7665Y p/m	Weekends and National Holidays
Under 29	8400Y p/m	29yrs old or under - Anyday, anytime
Under 22	6825Y p/m	22yrs old or under - Anyday, anytime
Pool	7875Y p/m	Use of the pool facilities anyday, anytime
Afternoon	5775Y p/m	Mon - Thurs 1pm - 6pm
Night	5985Y p/m	Mon - Thurs 8:50pm - 11:30pm

(Prices for men and women are in Japanese Yen and indicate monthly fees)

Nagoya City Sports Centres - Nagoya City

About: Nagoya City run Sports Centres are open from 10am to 8:30pm Monday to Saturday, until 6pm on Sundays and holidays, and closed either on Mondays or Fridays. Most of the sports centers have a heated indoor pool and a training room with weights and machines. All facilities are open to the general public. Swimming Pools: Costing 500 Yen for adults and 200 Yen for under 15's to use, the price is vert reasonable. Books of tickets are also available - 11 for the price of 10 and 25 for the price of 20. In addition, a monthly pass is also available - 5000 Yen for adults and 2000 Yen for under 15s. Children under the age of 6 need to be accompanied by an adult. A swimming cap and towel are required to enter the pool. Training Rooms: It costs 300 Yen for adults and 120 Yen for children to use the training rooms. A block of 5 tickets is also available; 1000 Yen for adults, 400 Yen for under 15s. Additionally, a monthly pass is also available; 2000 Yen for adults, 800 Yen for under 15s. Children under 12 are not allowed. Indoor shoes and towel are required.

The 7 locations listed below have both an indoor 25m 'Pool' and 'Training Room':-

Showa Sports Center	Located next to Fukiage Park and is an 8-minute walk from exit 4 of Fukiage Station, off the Sakuradori Subway Line - closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-733-6831.
Naka Sports Center	Located between Shirakawa Park and the Hori River, and is an 8-minute walk from exit 4 of Osu Kannon Station, off the Tsurumai Subway Line- closed on Mondays. Tel: 052-232-2327.
Tenpaku Sports Center	A 3-minute walk from Ueda Station, off the Tsurumai Subway Line; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-806-0551.
Nakamura Sports Center	Next to Nakamura Koen and is a 7-minute walk from exit 1 of Nakamura-nisseki Station, off the Higashiyama Subway Line; closed on Mondays. Tel 052-413-8021.
Chikusa Sports Center	A 5-minute walk from exit 2 of Higashiyama Koen Station or exit 2 of Hoshigaoka Station, off the Higashiyama Subway Line; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052-782-0700.
Biwajima Sports Center	City buses Meieki 11 and Meieki 26, leave from stops 9 and 10 of Nagoya Station City Bus Terminal, located next to the main post office. Get off at Biwajima Sports Center; closed on Fridays. Tel: 052- 532-4121.
Inae Sports Center	A 7-minute walk from Noseki Station on the Aonami Line; closed on Mondays. Tel: 052-384-0300

Pacific Sports Club - Nagoya, Naka-ku

	Theatre Group - The Nagoya Players

Societies