This Girl Can Week 2022
Join Sports Focus, Bendigo Community Health Services and City of Greater Bendigo in celebrating This Girl Can Week 2022! We have developed a two week timetable full of fun and free activities for those who identify as women and girls!
“This Girl Can – Victoria celebrates and supports Victorian women (yep, you!) to embrace physical activity in a way that suits you. Whether it’s a little or a lot, what matters is getting some movement into your day.
While many of us know that exercising is important for our physical and mental health, that doesn’t change the fact that half of us aren’t getting enough exercise each week.
Why? Victorian women have told us that a big part of not trying new activities or getting involved in sport is a fear of being judged, or not being fit enough to start. Not to mention, twice as many women than men put off getting active because they’re worried about what other people think – how unfair is that? Sports, gyms and moving your body are for everybody (literally, every body).
So we’re banding together to put a red-hot stop to this.”
Events & Activities
Walking Group
Join Bendigo Community Health Services’ Exercise Physiologists for some laps around the Ewing Park walking track.
Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring a drink bottle.
Dates:
- Wednesday 14 September
- Monday 19 September
Time: 8.30am – 9:30am
Venue: Ewing Park, Bendigo
Cost: FREE
Rowing
Have you ever wanted to have a go at rowing? Come along and learn to row with the Bendigo Rowing Club! This session is free and perfect for beginners.
No experience or equipment required.
For those who identify as women and girls.
Dates:
- Wednesday 14th September (for girls)
- Thursday 15th September (for women)
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Venue: Bendigo Rowing Club, Lake Weeroona
Cost: FREE
Strength Class
Join Bendigo Community Health Services’ Exercise Physiologists for a beginner, low-level strength class.
Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring a drink bottle.
Suitable for people aged 18+.
Dates:
- Wednesday 14 September
- Monday 19 September
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Venue: Ewing Park, Bendigo
Cost: FREE
Yoga
Come along and join Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre for a relaxing session of yoga.
Perfect for beginners.
Date: Thursday 15 September
Time: 6pm
Venue: Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, Kangaroo Flat
Cost: FREE
To register, please call Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre on (03) 4431 1000
parkrun Botanical Gardens
What is Bendigo Botanic Gardens parkrun?
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday at 8:00am.
Where is it?
The event takes place at Bendigo Botanic Gardens, Hamlin St, White Hills. See Course page for more details.
Come along and try your hand at tennis! Join the Eaglehawk Tennis Club for a casual, fun hit of tennis, while learning the basics.
Please wear appropriate shoes and bring a drink bottle.
Suitable for people aged 12+.
Dates:
- Saturday 17 September; 10am – 11am
- Saturday 17 September; 2pm – 3pm
- Saturday 17 September; 4pm – 5pm
- Sunday 18 September; 10am – 11am
Venue: Eaglehawk Tennis Club
Cost: FREE
Pilates
Come along and join Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre for a relaxing session of pilates!
Perfect for beginners.
Date: Saturday 17 September
Time: 10am
Venue: Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, Kangaroo Flat
Cost: FREE
To register, please call Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre on (03) 4431 1000
Personal Training
A fun, introductory session on how to use the outdoor exercise equipment at Long Gully Recreation Reserve.
Brought you to by Achieve It Health and Fitness.
No experience or equipment required. Please bring a water bottle.
Dates:
- Saturday 17th September
- Wednesday 21st September
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Long Gully Recreation Reserve
Cost: FREE
Women and Girls Golf
Women and girls are invited along to come and try golf! Learn new skills and have some fun!
Suitable for anyone who identifies as a woman or girl, all ages. No equipment or prior experience required.
Dates and Times:
- Sunday 18 September; 11am – 12pm
- Monday 19 September; 5pm – 6pm
- Thursday 22 September; 5pm – 6pm
- Sunday 25 September; 11am – 12pm
- Monday 26 September; 5pm – 6pm
- Thursday 29 September; 5pm – 6pm
Venue: Bendigo Golf Club
Cost: FREE
Girls-Only Golf
Girls are invited along to come and try golf! Learn new skills and have some fun!
Suitable for anyone who identifies as a woman or girl, all ages. No equipment or prior experience required.
Dates and Times:
- Tuesday 20 September; 11.10am – 11.55am
- Thursday 22 September; 11.10am – 11.55am
- Tuesday 27 September; 11.10am – 11.55am
- Thursday 29 September; 11.10am – 11.55am
Venue: Bendigo Golf Club, Ascot
Cost: FREE
Yoga in the Bush
Enjoy a relaxing session of yoga, perfect for beginners – in the serenity of the Bush. This session is brought you by Vitality Yoga.
No experience or equipment required.
Yoga mats provided, or bring your own if you have one.
Date: Tuesday 20th September
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Wildflower Drive, Strathfieldsaye (view map)
Cost: FREE
Twilight Yoga
Enjoy a relaxing session of yoga, perfect for beginners. This session is brought you by Vitality Yoga.
No experience or equipment required. Yoga mats provided, or bring your own if you have one.
Date: Thursday 22 September
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Ewing Park, Bendigo
Cost: FREE
Water Aerobics
Come along and join Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre for a session of water aerobics.
Perfect for all fitness levels, for women aged 18+.
Date: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 6pm
Venue: Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
Cost: FREE
To register, please call Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre on (03) 4431 1000
AFLW Clinics
The City of Greater Bendigo invites you to join former AFLW player Emma Grant and other current AFLW players to learn to play the amazing game of AFL. During the one-hour clinic you’ll learn how to handball, kick and mark the ball. You can also meet and greet, have photos taken with, and collect signatures from current and former players. Prizes and giveaways on the day.
No experience or equipment required.
For those who identify as women and girls.
Date: Monday 19th September
Times:
- 10am – 5-12 years
- 11am – 13 years plus
Venue: Ewing Park, Bendigo
Cost: FREE
Registrations are not required for this event.
Kayaking and Canoeing
Join Goldfields Paddlers on the water at Crusoe Reservoir to learn the basics of kayaking and canoeing. A change of clothes and a towel is recommended just in case you get wet.
Suitable for all women and girls who want to get outdoors and most importantly have fun! No equipment or experience needed.
Date: Sunday 25 September
Time: 11am – 12pm
Venue: Crusoe Reservoir, Kangaroo Flat
Cost: FREE
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Join Bendigo Water Sports on the water at Crusoe Reservoir to learn how to Stand Up Paddleboard! Have fun on the water and enjoy an afternoon of paddleboarding. A change of clothes and a towel is recommended just in case you get wet.
Suitable for women and girls of all ages.
No equipment or experience needed.
Date: Sunday 25 September
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Venue: Crusoe Reservoir, Kangaroo Flat
Cost: FREE