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( China Daily ) Updated: 2014-08-23 07:44:41

Roller Derby Recruitment Day

Date: Aug 23 - 11 am to 1:30 pm

Venue: Tuanjiehu Park

Heard of roller derby, but not sure how it works? Are you a monster on quads - or haven't skated a day in your life, but want to try a new sport? Want to join a friendly athletic community here in Beijing? Then we want you! Beijing Roller Derby League is looking for new players, refs, non-skating officials, and fans. Skaters of all skill levels, women and men, expats and locals all are welcome to take part in an informative and educational recruitment day session on Saturday, Aug 23. One of just two leagues in the Chinese Mailand, we practice twice a week at the skating rink in Tuanjiehu Park (Tuesday evenings from 18:30-20:30 and Saturday afternoons from 11:30-13:30). Skates and pads are available for use; first come, first served.

Contact: kamjacobsen@gmail.com

Website: beijingrollerderby.com

Co-ed Flag Football Fall 2014 League

Date: Aug 23 - 3 to 4 pm and every Saturday until Nov 1

Venue: Ditan Sports Stadium

Price: RMB 600

New season begins Saturday, Aug 16, so get mashing and lock in your spot! (Aug 16 is preseason. No official teams or games, just a fun afternoon to come try out the sport or shake off the rust! The regular season will begin Saturday, Aug 23). Get all your game time in with us now, and don't forget your mashup card! Gives you exclusive discounts to your favorite hot spots throughout Beijing. Format: 5 vs. 5. Maximum 8 players on a team. Aug 16 is preseason. No official teams or games, just a fun afternoon of flag football!

Follow this link to pay online: yoopay.cn/event/mashupFall2014FlagFootball

Contact: mashupsports.com/leagues/mashup

Fitness

MOKA Bros x Yoga Yard: Yoga in the Park

Date: Aug 24 - 9:30 am

Venue: MOKA Bros Solana Lakeside Dining Street, 6 Chaoyang Park Road

Price: Please phone for details.

MOKA Bros has teamed up with Yoga Yard for late-summer outdoors yoga in the park. Join Yoga Yard teachers Justine, Zhao & Theresa for a one-hour flow class and then one-hour inversion and acro-yoga. Expect a playful and challenging sequence. Open to all levels. All participants enjoy 15 percent off at MOKA Bro's in Solana for a rewarding & healthy Sunday brunch.

Contact: 152-0169-3836

Email: Anna@mostobj.com

Website: yogayard.com

Activities

UFH American Heart Association International Training Heartsaver Courses in August

Date: Aug 24 - 8 am

Venue: Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics

Price: Free

If you've ever wanted to learn CPR and first aid, this is your chance. August, Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics is holding its American Heart Association-certified Heartsaver courses in English for individuals and communities. August 24 will see first aid training from 8 am until 12 pm, and CPR and AED training runs from 1 pm until 5 pm.

Contact: 010-5927 7343

Email: yao.chen@ufh.com.cn

Website: ufh.com.cn