Game On a one-stop sport shop at Te Pae

An expo to encourage more Cantabrians into sport and active recreation activities will host its inaugural event at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

The focus of Game On, a free family event on Sunday, will be on providing a fun, interactive and inclusive day, with plenty of opportunities to try new things and discover what’s on offer in Canterbury, Te Pae’s director of event services Nicolette Elia said.

Te Pae has partnered with Serious Fun Ltd to host the event – the first of its kind for the city. Sport Canterbury is the principal sponsor.

“Ōtautahi Christchurch is well known as a great city for sport and the outdoors, so we are looking forward to providing local residents of all ages and abilities with a fun, interactive one-stop shop where they can learn about the sport and  active recreation opportunities that are available, and then sign up, join in and get active,” Elia said.

More than 40 community and recreation groups have expressed interest in participating in the event. Groups confirmed include Christchurch Marathon, Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch Underwater Hockey Club, Dead End Derby, Fevah Dance, Canterbury Triathlon Club, Flips & Tumbles, Marching Canterbury, Badminton Canterbury, Canterbury Judi, Circotica, Pickleball, Tennis Canterbury, Canterbury Golf, Canterbury Cricket, Canterbury Ultimate, Canterbury Rugby Football Union, Christchurch Blokart Club, Christchurch Netball Centre, Pīwakawaka Fencing Club, Canterbury Floorball, Table Tennis Canterbury, Canterbury Tag Football, Pétanque, Canterbury Lacrosse, and the Canterbury Rams.

• For more information about Game On, go to www.gameoncanterbury.co.nz