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Archery
Chiang Mai Bow Archery Club in Mae Rim. Courses for
target shooting with ongoing instructions, club tournaments. Relaxing clubhouse
for socializing. Tel John 0 7800 4791 or Daeng 0 9952 6816.
Bungee Jump
Jungle Bungee is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. The
only fully licensed and insured Bungee in Asia. Operating to New Zealand
standards since 1992. A 50-meter (165 ft.) jump over water. Face the ultimate
challenge. Tel./fax: 053 298 442, mobile: 01 885 1912.
Chess
The Chiang Mai Chess Club meets each week on Thursdays
at 7pm, at the Kafe Bar/Restaurant on Moonญmuang Rd. near Soi 5. All
levels of players playing international chess - if you have a set, bring it
along!
Chiengmai
Gymkhana Club
Chiengmai Gymkhana Club 349 Chiang Mai - Lampoon Road
(opposite electricity offices). Golf course, tennis and squash courts,
cricket nets, snooker room, restaurant, and bar. Open to non-members,
membership applications welcome. Tel. 053 241 035, e-mail: khana
349@loxinfo.co.th
Cricket
Chiang Mai Schools Criญcket Alliance
- Chairman Khun Puttivat Poshya-noda, secretary Peter Dawson, 181/118 Moo 3,
Moobahn Choญtana Nivate 2, Photaram Road, Chang Puak, Chiang Mai 50300,
tel. 053 216 132, e-mail-peterdaw@cm.ksc.co.th Member schools: Prince Royal
College, Montfort College, Chiang Mai International School, Lanna International
School, Prem, Wat Pa Peng, Sai Moon, Rong Or, Sahagon, Bann Nam Phrae, Baan
Dong, Wat Sri Ping Muang and Horpra School.
Darts
Darts matches to
be arranged at the “Hole-in-the-Wall” on 39/7-8 Rachamanka Road. Anyone
interested in darts, kindly contact 053 283 824.
Handball
Handball players wanted
to play at Gymkhana golf club. Beginners welcome. If interested call John
Valentine at (01-0237293). It’s a great workout and great fun.
Hash House Harriers
CH3 (males) is picked up from the H3 Pub on
the corner of Moon Muang Soi 2 at 16.00 on Mondays once every 2
weeks. Website: http://www. geoci ties.com/chiangmaih3/
CUMH3 is now the most popular Male hash in
Chiang Mai and pick up is every week on Tuesdays from the Fish n Chips
Shop on Ratchawithee Road (tel. 053-418210). Website:
http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/cumh3.html
CSH3 mixed Saturday hash is picked up
from the H3 Pub on Moon Muang Road every Saturday at 15.30. Website:
http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/
Chiang Mai’s Happy H3 is a mixture of
traditional values and progressive thinking. Very democratic, good runs and
“on on’s” guaranteed. Pick-up from Fish ‘n Chip Shop, Ratchawitti Road,
4 p.m. every Saturday. Website: http://www.geocities.com/
chiangmaih3/CH4.html
BH3 female hash (Harญriettes) runs once a month on the last
Sunday of the month. Pickup H3 Pub on the corner of Soi 2 at Moon Muang Rd.
is at 3.30 p.m. during the winter and 4 p.m. during the summer.
Mini Golf
Inter Mini Golf Special Chiang Mai! 18
holes mini golf qualified standard from Switzerland. Only 7 km from the
airport and special prices during the summer holiday season. Contact manager Som
on 01 764 1425 or check out their web page at: www. inter-minigolf.com
Go Putt-Putt Crazy Golf, 136 Moo 5 T. Nongprakong Rd. Open
11 a.m. – 11 p.m., closed on Mondays. Phone 053 851 643.
Mountain Bikes
Mountain bikers : join the Chiang
Mai trail riders for fun and adventure. This friendly group of leisure riders
has excellent knowledge of trails and routes all over the Chiang Mai area and
meets about twice a week for evening or morning rides (typically about three
hours of riding and resting to some fantastic wilderness areas). For further
details of the next ride call Andy (01 7645311) or email CMtrailriders
@1stopchian gmai.com
Quiz
Tuesday Night at 8:30 p.m. – Free
Quiz Night at True Blue Restaurant & Bar, 47 Moonmuang Rd (near Thapae Gate)
hosted by the authoritative (some might say dictatorial) owner Scottish-John.
The quiz follows the usual format of six rounds of 10-12 questions including
name the face-photographic hand out rounds. The remaining 5 rounds are selected
from a large list of ever changing subjects, all with a full international
flavour. The winning team receives a 500B credit (which can be used at any time)
with
the runners up receiving a credit for 2 jugs
of beer. It is emphasised that this is not a UK or US based quiz but is truly
international so anyone who can understand “Scottish-English is free to join
in. Contact Scottish John at True Blue Restaurant & Bar.
Rugby
Chiang Mai Suas Rugby Club welcomes
new players. For the game schedule and practise information call Sandy
053-214-554.
Squash
Every Thursday, 5 p.m. there is a regular midweek
Squash meeting for players of all levels at the Gymkhana Club. Apart from
Thursday, the other main meeting time is Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Dr.
Bob Malloy at Chiang Mai University is the captain of the Chiang Mai Squash Team
and has been a supporter of squash racquets in the North for many years. For
more information about the Chiang Mai Squash Section contact Dr. Robert Molloy
by e-mail: robert@chiang mai.ac.th
Ultimate Frisbee
Itching to get some ultimate action? Eager to run around, try
a fun new sport, or just make some friends? A group of us are eager to get a
regular game of Ultimate Frisbee going in Chiang Mai. People of all age
groups, genders, nationalities, races, religions, creeds and so on are welcome,
including complete novices (we’ll teach you how to play). So if you’re
interested in joining us, please send an e-mail to James at jdf33@colum bia.edu.
We’ll let you know where and when we’ll be playing.
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