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every Saturday afternoon for adults at
RMIT from 4 pm until 6 pm. Regularly
welcomes visiting teams and tours the
region for men’s contact and women’s
touch rugby tournaments. Beginners
welcome.
Saigon Saints
chris@saigonsaints.com
www.saigonsaints.com
Expat football club of all ages, which has
been running since 1995 and plays in the
SIFL. Regularly venture on international
tours especially to Bangkok and Manila
and play in other local and international
tournaments. The players train weekly,
and new players are encouraged to join.
GOLF
Dalat Palace Golf Club
Phu Dong Thien Vuong, Dalat
Tel: 063 3821 101
dpgc@vietnamgolfresorts.com
The most beautiful course in Vietnam,
combining the crisp mountain air with
an environment of stately pine trees.
Overlooking Xuan Huong lake, the 7,009-
yard course is an enjoyable challenge for
golfers of all levels.
Dong Nai Golf Resort
Trang Bom Town, Trang Bom
Tel: 061 3866 288 / 3677 590
www.dongnaigolf.com.vn
Large golf resort with 27 holes, plus a
villa complex, bar, sauna. jacuzzi and
billiards. The resort sits on 160 hectares
of land in Dong Nai Province, about 50
kilometres from the city. Membership
starts at USD $2,000 a year.
Ocean Dunes Golf Club
1 Ton Duc Thang, Phan Thiet
Tel: 062 3821 995
odgc@vietnamgolfresorts.com
Designed by Nick Faldo, the 6,746-yard
par-72 course winds through seaside
dunes, with the variable coastal breezes
changing its character each day. An
enjoyable and eminently playable course
and has become a favourite venue for
expatriate tournaments.
Saigon South Golf
Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Phu, D7
Tel: 5411 2001
sgs.golf@yahoo.com.vn
Nine-hole mini golf course and driving
range set amongst attractive gardens
just behind FV Hospital. Membership
starts from USD $700 for 6 months.
Visitors’ greens fees for a round of golf
are around USD $16 before 5 pm and
$19 after. Club, shoe and umbrella hire is
also available.
SaigonSports Academy League
Tel: 093 215 3502
greg@saigonsportsacademy.com
www.saigonsportsacademy.com
12-week, 5 a side community football
league with Adult, U18, U14, U10 and
U7 divisions. Matches held at Thao Dan
Stadium in District 1. Corporate, local
and expat teams compete in adult division
with cash prize for champions.
Song Be Golf Resort
77 Binh Duong Blvd, Thuan An
Tel: 0650 3756 660
info@songbegolf.com
www.songbegolf.com
Located 22 kilometres from the city centre,
the premier golf course in the area
features an 18-hole, 6,384-metre course.
Also has tennis courts, a swimming pool,
and a gymnasium.
Vietnam Golf and Country Club
Long Thanh My Village, D9
www.vietnamgolfcc.com
This facility consists of two courses of
18 holes each, one of which is designed
in a more traditional Asian style, and the
other in international style. Has other
attractions such as boating, tennis and a
restaurant area.
LEISURE
Hash House Harriers
www.saigonh3.com
Running club that meets every Sunday at
2 pm at the Caravelle Hotel to go on a run
in different locations out of town with their
traditional balance of exercise and beer.
Phun Runner
info@phun-run.com
Social running group that meets Saturdays
at 7 am for a scenic run around
Saigon before breakfast. Great way to
explore the city, meet fellow runners and
get fit for future events. Check website for
rendezvous points.
Saigon International Dart League
www.thesidl.com
A highly popular group in town, the darts
club runs a competitive year-long league
for 16 pub-based teams. There are some
excellent players in this sociable and international
group. See website for details
of how to join and latest 180 scores.
Saigon International Softball League
sisl@saigonsoftball.info
www.saigonsoftball.info
The league plays slo-pitch softball every
Sunday (usually at the Taiwanese School
in Phu My Hung) and always welcomes
newcomers.
Saigon Pony Club
Lane 42, Le Van Thinh, D2
Tel: 0913 733 360
A standout facility offering pony rides,
riding lessons, horse clinics and pony
rentals. Also hosts events and birthdays.
Senior Expat ChitChat
Weekly “Coffee Talk” meetings among
seniors at the Palace Hotel Café (56 – 66
Nguyen Hue, D1) each Tuesday from 10
to 11.30 am. The informal group is for
local expatriates and English-speaking
foreign travellers who meet to share
experiences and make new friends. Call
club organizer Sheldon Pruss at 0932
031 837.
Squash
The Landmark, 5B Ton Duc Thang, D1
Tel: 3822 2098 ext 176
www.thelandmarkvietnam.com
One of three squash courts in town.
Membership is open to non-Landmark
residents and drop-in players. Lessons
and racquets are available for additional
fees. Balls are provided. Book in advance
or phone for further information.
Ultimate Frisbee
RMIT, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, D7
www.saigon-ultimate.com
Join in this exciting popular sport every
Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm in
Saigon South. Pan-Asian competitions
also organised for the more experienced.
Contact David Jensen at 0909458890
Vietnam Hobby Brewers
hobbybrewer.vietnam@gmail.com
www.hobbybrewer-vietnam.de.tl
Small group of beer enthusiasts gather
bi-monthly at microbrewery to talk beer,
share brewing tips and sample homemade
suds. The group is keen on taking
on new members with an interest in
learning how to brew.
X-Rock Climbing
Phan Dinh Phung Sport Centre
75 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, D3
Tel: 6278 5794
503A Nguyen Duy Trinh, D2
Tel: 2210 9192
www.xrockclimbing.com
Offering safe and professional climbing for
anyone aged 4 and up. Featuring mountain
climbing routes rated from beginner
to advanced, climbing and belay-safety
courses and training, birthday parties,
corporate team building.
Happy new year
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