Hockey fans, both young and old, are invited to pick up a hockey stick and try out the new Tauranga Hockey Turf today.

The first annual Tauranga Masters Hockey 7-a-side tournament sees hockey players, from social to professional, take to the turf.

Organiser Alan Prestage says the tournament is not restricted to club members. It is more of an opportunity for hockey parents, who usually cheer from the side-line, to test the brand new turf.

'We've got a couple of players who haven't played since they left school. It's an opportunity to get some exercise and get out there.

'It's more about coming to have some fun and getting some exercise.”

People are invited to register a team of seven in the men, women, or mixed grade section. There are prizes for the winning teams and a café on-site.

The tournament runs 11am-3pm.

To register, contact Alan on 021 682 109 or email: [email protected]

Sunday 14 July

Argentine Tango

6 week introduction to Salon Tango starts 5.15pm. This unique social dance is growing in NZ & worldwide. First lesson free to look. Carl 021 280 4464 or email: [email protected]

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Pilot Bay to Fresh Fish Market at Tauranga Wharf for hot fish & chips. Bevan 576 8885

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Join us in praise & worship, the Lords Table & Expository teaching from God's Word, the Holy Bible. Teacher: Lincoln Forlong sharing from the book of Jonah. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618

Bible Seminars

Sundays at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'God's offer to you - eternal life.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

BOP Orchid Society

Auction of donated plants/goods at Masonic Lodge Hall, 18 Oxford St, Te Puke starts 12noon. Afternoon tea held at end of the auction. Members of the public welcome to attend & bid. Bids in multiples of $1. Cash or cheques only, no Eftpos.

Czeck & Slovak Club Tauranga Inc

Czech school for children from bi-lingual background every Sunday at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm. http://www.facebook.com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga or [email protected]

Fire Brigade Bowling Club

Champ of Champ Pairs at Memorial Hall 9am. Sharon 543 3929

Foraging for Wild Edible Weeds Workshop

Discover the world of wild edible weeds, their health benefits, how to identify them on a wild weed walk & turn them into nutritious smoothies, pestos & soups. At 190a Tara Rd, Papamoa 10am - 12.30pm. Cost $30. Register Julia 0274 308 471 or [email protected]

Judo

National Secondary Schools Championships at Aquinas Action Centre, Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga from 10am. Free admission. Graeme 543 0872

Katikati Tramping Club

Short walks around Omokoroa. Easy, 8.30am start. Maddy 552 0215

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home-made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Champion of Champion Pairs at Memorial Hall 9am start. Karen 576 0443

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

Relocating to the southern end Plaza car park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7.30am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

Prestige Singles

50+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Country Music Club

Meet at Senior Citizen's Hall, Norris St 1pm. Members a plate please. Practice night July 12 7pm. Merv 571 6716

Theosophical Society

Mindful living, presented by Grant Rix, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106

Unity of Tauranga

A metaphysical study & meditation group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Hall, Levers Rd. 10am cuppa, 10.30am start. All welcome. 576 0165

WBOP Ostomy Assn

Mid-winter luncheon at Bureta Park 12noon. Bring family members or a friend. Raffles & a good time. RSVP Richard 027 479 812