Christchurch Modern Jive Championships

Ara Recreation Centre

The Chch Champs will be held at the recreation and events centre at the Ara Institute of Canterbury | Te PΕ«kenga in the central city. Being so close to the city centre there is a wide variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets nearby.

Food & drink may be consumed in the hall but only on carpeted areas or on the balcony. No alcohol is permitted.

Ara Rec Centre, 4 Coventry Street, Central City, Christchurch

Ara Rec Centre
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Parking and Entrance

Free parking off Coventry Street
There is free parking by the venue using the Coventry Street entrance (see map)
Entrance to W block
Entrance to W block from the North (see map)
Campus Map, Chch Marathon
Campus Map
Campus Map (yellow star is Champs)
Avoid Parking Here

This is paid parking all weekend and even worse, it's Wilsons πŸ‘Ί

Never park at Wilsons parking - they're evil
View from Barbadoes St opposite Ara
Parking Charges
Parking Charges

Coffee Van

We welcome back Bernard from the Coffee Shot Espresso offering a wide selection of hot and cold beverages and a small range of snacks on Saturday and Sunday:

  • Yes to alternative milks, however it will just be oat and soy
  • We are looking to bring Mango lassi this year and that will be weather dependent
  • I will have multiple payment options from cash, EFTPOS and even Pay It Now - PIN crypto

Come see me and say hello, hopefully I will also have time for a dance πŸ’ƒ

Coffee Shot Espresso

Accommodation

Ibis Hotel

A modern hotel with a great central city location popular with visiting dancers.