BADMINTON NET / COURT
We have an indoor one which can be set up in the Activities Hall.
CHESS SETS
We have chess-sets and chess-clocks which students are welcome to use in the Centre. Chess fans should also watch out for details of the Annual OUSA Chess Tournament which is held at the Centre.
CRAFT ROOMS
Clubs and Socs has two craft rooms available for OUSA and OPSA members to use. Craft Room 7 is the place to go if you want to demonstrate your woodwork skills. The Craft Room has a good selection of hand-tools which are available for customers to use. So next time you want to build your own bookshelf or carve your initials in someone's headboard Craft Room 7 is the place to go.
Craft Room 3 is set up for painting, screen printing and banner making. The room has running water, plenty of bench and table space, and roller-door access out into the carpark if you need lots of fresh air.
CRICKET NETS
Damn it's raining again, and just when you need to practice your googly, your in-swinging yorker and your lofted off-drive. Well come on down to Clubs and Socs and use our indoor cricket-nets upstairs in the Activities Hall. Currently we have two nets so two batters and two bowlers can be constantly in action. Phone us at 479-5960 to book in or to ask for more information.
DANCE STUDIO
Whether you're in training for the Selwyn Ballet, or just want to try out some new dance moves for your next night out - Clubs and Socs has the venue for you. Our modern dance studio has mirrors so you can admire your every pirouette, and an excellent sound-system to pump out your favourite rhythms. This is one of our most popular rooms so phone us at 479-5960 to book a time.
GUITARS
We have three for you to strum, pick or lovingly caress.
$ 3 LUNCHES
Monday to Friday during the semester you can call in and purchase a $2 vegetarian lunch at Clubs and Socs. Monday through Thursday lunch is provided by the Hare Krishna Society, and on Fridays Sai Youth do the catering. Yum!
MARQUEE
The OUSA Marquee is the ideal construction for a hot summer afternoon. The marquee comes with a complete set of erection instructions, lots of pegs, ropes and canvas. There is a three-tiered hire system for this device with the best price of $ 50.00 per day reserved for affiliated clubs. OUSA members can hire the marquee for personal use at a slightly higher rate and there is a commercial rate for the public.
PIANOS
Come and tinkle the ivories at the Clubs and Societies Centre. We have three fine old pianos (and one not so fine) on which you can belt out the classics (Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Britney...) in readiness for that big recital. The pianos are always in demand so make sure that you phone us to book a time at 479-5960.
SAUNA
Indulge yourself in our European sauna, and relax in 98 degree heat even in the middle of winter. The Clubs and Socs Sauna seats eight people at a time and it is only $3 per OUSA or OPSA member to use it. You can phone us to make a booking at 479-5960 at least one hour before you want to use the sauna. While you're on the phone ask us about our women only, men only, clothes optional and "closed" sessions too.
SHOWERS
You stink ! Well, what do you expect after a sixty minute kickboxing session or a forty minute jog around the block ? Luckily you can fix this by having a shower at the OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre. Shower use is free of charge for all OUSA or OPSA members. You can even use them when the flat shower pipes freeze during those tropical Dunedin winter months.
SNOOKER / BILLIARD TABLE
Searching for that elusive 147 break? Clubs and Socs has a full-size snooker table which is available for students to use for only $2 an hour. Chalk up your cue and start potting. While you're playing you can admire the annual OUSA Snooker Tournament Trophy which hangs beside the table - could you be the next champion?
SQUASH COURTS
Leilani Joyce, Jahinghar Khan, Dame Susan Devoy....Luckily for you none of these people play regularly on the O.U.S.A. Squash Courts in Union Street but you can. One of the three courts is reserved for casual bookings which are made through reception at Clubs and Socs. The student price is $5 and we also hire out racquets on request. You can also buy squash balls (beginners through to professional) from reception. If you want to play squash on a regular basis then it is a good idea to join the OUSA Squash Racquets Club. Membership of the Squash Club gives you access to the other two courts as often as you like, and to a vibrant and full social and sporting programme throughout the year. Squash Club memberships can be purchased at Clubs and Socs.
STUDY AND MEETING ROOMS
Looking for a quiet room to study ? Does your club need a room to meet in ? Whatever size space you need Clubs and Socs has a room to accomodate your requirements. From the Evison Lounge which takes up to 80 people, to the much cosier Cottage Lounge which seats just 12 there is a room here to suit you. For regular student club or society bookings contact Andrew Buchanan (andrew.buchanan@ousa.org.nz) otherwise just phone 479-5960 and tell us what you need. Projection equipment, video-players, whiteboards and pens are all available on request.
VEHICLE REPAIR WORKSHOP
The Clubs and Socs Vehicle Workshop is out the back of the building facing onto our carpark. The workshop has a pit (so you can inspect your undercarriage) and an engine hoist (so you can pull the heavy bit out). Bring your own tools and become a grease monkey today. There is a $ 5 charge for use of the workshop (and a $ 20 bond which you get back if you tidy up your own mess) and you can book through reception at 479-5960. If you are a bit of a vehicle novice then enrol in our Car Maintenance Course which runs every semester and gives you a good introduction to the mysteries of the motor-vehicle.

