SPORTS AND RECREATION IN GEOJE
CINEMA, THEATRE & LIVE MUSIC
CGV MOVIE THEATER
ADDRESS: 1211 Jangpyeong-dong, Geoje-si Located on top floor of D-Cube dept store. English language movies are generally not dubbed. Ticket booking reservation and information on movies currently showing available on the CGV website: http://www.cgv.co.kr/ticket/eng/newdefault.aspx alternately : http://cineinkorea.com BLUES HOUSE BAR, OKPO
ADDRESS: Okpo-ro, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (010) 2519 1801 Live music every Friday evening. See Okpo Blues House facebook page for details. SHAMROCK BAR, OKPO
Live music every Saturday evening. |
GEOJE ARTS CENTRE
ADDRESS: 426-33 Jangseungpo-dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 680 1000 WEB: http://www.geojeart.or.kr Theatre, live music and dance, various performing arts, art exhibitions. See the website for performance schedule. OKPO BUSINESS HOTEL LOUNGE BAR
ADDRESS: 43 Okposeongan-ro, Geoje-si, 2nd floor. TELEPHONE: (055) 688 0612 HANDLE BAR, OKPO
Address: Okpo-ro, Okpo, Geoje-si Live music every Saturday evening. Across from Bombay Brau restaurant. |
FITNESS CENTRES, SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
SAMSUNG HOTEL GEOJE
ADDRESS: 80-37 Jangpyeong 3-ro, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 631 2114 Leisure facilities include a 20m indoor swimming pool with 3 lanes, fitness centre/gym and sauna. Professional trainers are available to offer health advice, personal training and instructions for exercise programmes, as well as monitor blood pressure and blood sugar. You need to purchase a 5 or 10-pass card to use the facilities. OPEN: 5:30-22:00 |
HOTEL OCEAN BEST
ADDRESS: 426-33 Jangseungpo-dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 680 1000 Located next to the Arts Centre in Jangseungpo, facilities include a 20 metre swimming pool and sauna. |
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SAMSUNG CULTURAL CENTRE, GOHYEON
TELEPHONE: (055) 630 4900 Gymnasium (childcare available for a fee), indoor pool (swimming lessons for adults and children), Tae Kwon Do, tennis, American football, volleyball, badminton, fitness classes and bowling. Location: Coming along the main road at the waterfront in Gohyeon, turn right at traffic light before Homeplus. At the fork in the road with the traffic light, bear left. At the 1st traffic light, go right. After 100m the Samsung Recreation Centre will be on your right. OPEN : Weekdays 5:00-21:30 Weekends 6:00-21:30 CLOSED: 1st and 3rd Monday in the month TOURMALINE ROOM (TM)
There are several of these on Geoje. Tourmaline gemstone is attributed with healing properties. Tourmaline rooms and domes are heated. Similar to sauna. Shorts and T-shirts are provided. Bring your own towel. OKPO: Okpodaecheopro 2 gil, next to Anemone, 2nd floor. AJU-DONG: 1174-14 Eunjibil Sangga 102. GOHYEON: 359-2 Gohyeon-dong, 2nd floor. Across from Education offices. SUWEOL: 1050-1 Taekyeong building, 3rd floor. JANGSEUNGPO: 49 Sinbu-ro, across from Top Mart. KOREA BELLY, OKPO
ADDRESS: 1293-1, Okpo-2 dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 687 3123 Belly dance, ballet, Korean dance, yoga and pilates. In the same building as Renaissance Bowling Center, 3rd floor. Entrance on the left. DANCE ACADEMY, OKPO
ADDRESS: Okpo 2 dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 687 1037 (010) 9919 2309 CONTACT: Jun Hee Park Ballet, Korean dance/drums. Location: At the end of market street, go right. The Dance Academy is on this street, 2nd floor. CHK FITNESS ACADEMY/ NEW YORK, OKPO
ADDRESS: 1293-1, Okpo-2 dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 688 3067 Hot Yoga, dance and aerobics. Located on the 3rd floor in the same building as Renaissance Bowling Center. HARBOR FITNESS, OKPO
TELEPHONE: (055) 687 6987 Gymnasium located in Mijin Tower Palace Building, Okpo |
GEOJEDO SEA SPA, SUWEOL
ADDRESS: 976-1 Yangjeong-dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 638 3000 WEB: www.seaspa.co.kr Indoor pool (swimming lessons available) and gymnasium, as well as spa facilities. Note that spa areas are separate for men and women, with no swimwear permitted. Private spa room is available, with reservation. Website is in Korean, but the fees page is easy to understand. BELLY STORY, OKPO
TELEPHONE: (055) 688 1962 (010) 2580 1916 This Belly Dance school is on the 3rd floor. Also classes for children. On Route 58. (last updated 2013) YOO YOUNG DANCE CLUB, OKPO ADDRESS: 3F, 43 Okpo-ro, 6 gil, (Okpo-1 dong 610-2), Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 687 8978 Fitness, Aerial Yoga, Latin dance, Belly dance, Pop dance, Girls HipHop, Jazz dance. Yoo Young Dance Club is near the GS Mart in Okpo. WELLIV SPORTS PLAZA, AJU-DONG
TELEPHONE: (055) 682 1885 Located on Route 14, across from DSME West gate, near Hyunjin, Everville. 
CROSSFIT PORT, AJU-DONG
ADDRESS: Carrot Bld,4F,1687-4, Aju-dong TELEPHONE: (055) 682 6002 OPEN: Weekdays 9:00-23:00 Weekends:9:00-15:00 |
BOWLING
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SAMSUNG CULTURAL CENTRE, GOHYEON
TELEPHONE: (055) 630 4900 |
RENAISSANCE BOWLING CENTER, OKPO
ADDRESS: 1293-1, Okpo-2 dong, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 687 2062 |
TAEKWONDO
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Taekwondo (TKD) is originally from Korea and is a popular activity with both adults and children. There are several TKD schools in the island. There may be one near your home.
It is common for courses and sports classes to pay a monthly fee which covers daily training. However, usually you can choose to train on a less regular basis.
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OTHER MARTIAL ARTS
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BACKHO MUAY THAI, THAI BOXING/ KICK BOXINGADDRESS: Gohyeon-dong 10117-6
TELEPHONE: (055) 636 0511 http://blog.naver.com/tlsdlrwn4605/10190241489 Thai Boxing Gym. Training everyday for Adults and children. Open: 12.00 - 23.00. Kids training is at 6pm 
GANG-IN HAPKIDO
ADDRESS: Aju-dong 1244-5, Geoje-si TELEPHONE: (055) 681 5679 Daytime and Evening Classes |
BOXING
TELEPHONE (055) 687 5755 There is one boxing school in Okpo. It is run by a Korean boxer. Instruction is in Korean. Travelling along Route 14 towards Gohyeon, take the 1st exit after the intersection with Route 58. The boxing club is in the 2nd block on your left. |
FOOTBALL
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GEOJE INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB
Established in 2012, Geoje International FC (GIFC) is an amateur football club based on Geoje Island. The team plays 11-a-side exhibition games against local teams and plays in various tournaments. We are open to any exhibition/friendly matches with other Korean clubs. Players of all nations are welcome to come out and join the club. If you are interested in joining the team, or arranging a match, please send an email to Michael or Craig at GeojeIFC@gmail.com. http://geojeifc.blogspot.kr https://www.facebook.com/groups/geojeinternationalfootballassociation |
RISING STAR FOOTBALL ACADEMY - KOJE
RSFA Koje is a part of RSFA South Korea, a football club with professional coach. Any player who shows exceptional aptitude will be recommended for trials within RSFA network/partner clubs around the world. Schedule : Wednesday (Songjong Pitch), Friday and Saturday (Deokpo Pitch). Fees per term: 1x/week : 400,000 KRW 2x/week : 600,000 KRW 3x/week : 800,000 KRW Sibling discounts apply. Further details for schedule, fees or else : FB : RSFAKOREA Website : www.risingstarfa.com |
WATER SPORTS
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CRUISER, KAYAKING & SNORKELLING
TELEPHONE (055) 682 1100, (070) 8846 1154, (070) 8846 1164 Reservation needed. 929-88 Jisepo-ri, Il Woon-myeon, Geoje-si. PADDLEBOARDING
ADDRESS: Sibang-ri, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si Go to the Heungnam Beach Entrance. There are 2 places to rent paddleboards--a shop on the left side of the road (facing the beach) and one down on the beach. |
BOAT, WAKEBOARD, JET SKI, FLY FISH, WATER SKI
TELEPHONE (055) 636 5621 Reservation needed. Sa-Gok Leisure World, Sadeung-myeon, Geoje-si |
TENNIS
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To make reservations for tennis classes you will need a translator.
OKPO TENNIS TELEPHONE: 010-4103 8298 NEUNGPO TENNIS TELEPHONE: 010-6662 8279, (055) 682 0782 Contact Mr Kim. Near the Sculpture Park in Neungpo, just beyond Jangseungpo. JANG-PYEONG TENNIS TELEPHONE: 010-4855 4447 (near SHI) |
GOLF
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MASTERS GOLF CLUB, Okpo
TELEPHONE: (055) 688 3045 This is a screen golf centre, located in Okpo. Children welcome. 
KIM GANG GOLF CLUB, Suweol
TELEPHONE: (055) 634 0026 ADDRESS: 454-14 Suyang-ro, Suweol, Geoje-si CHINJU PRESTIGE COUNTRY CLUB
WEB: chinjucc.co.kr (Korean) Located in Jinju (approx 1-1.5 hours away from Geoje. 18 holes. |
GOLF ZONE, Suweol
TELEPHONE: (055) 632 1836 ADDRESS: 474 Suyang-ro, Geoje-si 
DEOKPO GOLF LAND
TELEPHONE: (055) 687 7447 Located just off the main road, Deokpo. 6 holes (par 3 and 4). Also has 3 level golf range and screen golf. Lessons available. |
HORSE RIDING
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Geoje:
DASOL HORSEBACK RIDING CLUB Tel: (055) 632 5131 Address: 665-31 Yulpo-ro, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje-si. No English spoken, but Expats are welcome for organised hikes. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance. Busan: SUN HORSE RIDING (Tae Yang Seung Ma Jang) Address: Busan, Gangseo gu, Gonghang ro - 539, 55 gil. Owner : Goo Min Doo Mobile : 010-8915-3656 Tel. : 051-972-1106 goomd2000@hanmail.net |
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