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SPORTS AND RECREATION IN GEOJE

CINEMA, THEATRE, ARTS & LIVE MUSIC

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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


OKPO BLUES HOUSE, 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. 

​​HANDLE BAR, OKPO
​Address: Okpo-ro, Okpo, Geoje-si
Live music every Saturday evening. 
Across from Bombay Brau restaurant.
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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. 


TONGYEONG INTERNATIONAL MUSIC HALL (TIMF)

ADDRESS: 38 Keunbalgae 1-gil, Tongyeong-si
TELEPHONE: 055-650-0400
WEB: http://timf.org.kr
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Modern, state of the art, international concert facility. The Tongyeong International Music Festival is one of Korea's leading arts and music festivals. It is an annual event which takes place in April.  The website gives details of performance schedules throughout the year.

GALLERY GEOJE
Art Gallery exhibiting exhibitions from both local and international artists.
ADDRESS: 29 Eumnae-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si.
TELEPHONE: 055-634-1256
OPEN: 10:00-19:00. Closed on Mondays.
​WEB: http://gallerygeoje.modoo.at/
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FITNESS CENTRES, SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS 

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SAMSUNG HOTEL GEOJE

ADDRESS: 80-37 Jangpyeong 3-ro, Geoje-si

TELEPHONE: (055) 631 2114
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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

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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, children's pool and sauna. 
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SAMSUNG CULTURE CENTRE, JANGPYEONG 

ADDRESS: 80 Jangpyeong 3-ro, Geoje-si
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. 

OPEN : Weekdays 5:00-21:30
             Weekends 6:00-21:30

CLOSED: 1st and 3rd Monday in the month

         
CHAN'SI SWIMMING CLUB SUWEOL

ADDRESS: 456-7 Suyang-ro, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: (055) 638 0510
                        (010) 4401 0510
PIC: Captain Gerrard-speak good English
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Swimming lesson for children, 1 instructor for max. 4 kids with eco friendly ocean pool. Van pick up and drop off available for these areas: Aju, Okpo, Suweol, Gohyeon, Jangpyeong.
         
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.
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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.
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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.
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HARBOR FITNESS, OKPO

​TELEPHONE: (055) 687 6987 

Gymnasium located in Mijin Tower Palace Building, Okpo

YY GYM, OKPO

ADDRESS: Okpo-ro 6-gil 43
TELEPHONE: 055-687-8978
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GEOJEDO SEA SPA, SUWEOL

ADDRESS: 976-1 Yangjeong-dong, Geoje-si 
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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. 

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​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. 
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WELLIV SPORTS PLAZA, AJU-DONG

TELEPHONE: (055) 682 1885

Located on Route 14, across from DSME West gate, near Hyunjin, Everville. 
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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
        

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ISLAND FITNESS

ADDRESS: 3Fl Lotte Mart, 241-1 Okpo-dong
TELEPHONE: 1599-9004

OPENING TIME:
Everyday 09:00-23:00
Closed every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the  month
        


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

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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EOJE TAEKWONDO NARACHAN TAEKWONDO, OKPO

​Popular with morning ladies class (the Ajumma class), the teacher-Mr. Lee speaks some English.


















​ADDRESS: 81 Okpojungang-ro, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE1: (055) 687 5059
                        010 4558 5060 (Mr. Lee)

                        010 5926 8531 (Natascha Guinet)
Schedule :
Ladies Only Class - Wednesday & Friday 10 am - 11.20 am 
Kids classes are in the afternoon, buses available to pick up from school and later to drop them off at home.

Cost : W130,000 per month/per person (3 classes/week)​



TAEKKYON TAEKWONDO, OKPO

TELEPHONE : (055) 688 - 0659 

Coming from Admiral complex, cross over route 14 and continue straight, passing Kontiki on right hand side. Located opposite the Korean Elementary School.  

YOUNGJIN TAEKWONDO, OKPO

On the side of Youngjin Zion apartment complex, up hill of Okpo. 

KOREA UNIVERSITY TAEKWONDO, OKPO

TELEPHONE:   (055) 687 6660

The Korea University Taekwondo school is located near the police station in Okpo.
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K TIGERS TAEKWONDO, OKPO

ADDRESS: Okposeong-aro, Geoje-si
​TELEPHONE:
  (055) 687  4486


Just off Route14, on the hill. K Tigers Taekwondo shares its entrance with 102 La Mer Palace.
SO NA MU HYANGGI TAEKWONDO, SUWEOL

TELEPHONE:   (055) 635  7103
010-9784 9909 Master: Kim Yong  Bum
010-6302 1102 Master: Min Bo Young  (English speaking)

Taekowondo in Gohyeon (Suwol/YangJong Dong area). NongHyup Hanaro Market, 2nd floor, 962-2 Yang Joung Dong.

OTHER MARTIAL ARTS

BACKHO MUAY THAI, THAI BOXING/ KICK BOXING

ADDRESS: 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
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GANG-IN HAPKIDO

ADDRESS: Aju-dong 1244-5, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: (055) 681 5679

Daytime and Evening Classes

IGANGSIK BOXING ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 28 Okpo-ro 21-gil, Geoje-si
​TELEPHONE    (055) 687  5755
WEB: cafe.daum.net/koboxing
OPEN: 07:00-22:30


There is one boxing school in Okpo.  It is run by a Korean boxer and instruction is in Korean. 

FOOTBALL


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
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WATER SPORTS


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

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GEOJE MARINE SPORTS (KAYAKING, SNORKELLING, SAILING/YACHT TOUR)

ADDRESS: Gujora-ro 4-gil, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si 
TELEPHONE (055) 681 6300

Located next to Oedo Neolseori cafe. 

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.

​JANGPYEONG TENNIS TELEPHONE: 010-4855  4447 (near SHI)


GOLF


GEOJE VIEW COUNTRY CLUB
18 hole golf course, located in Geoje-myeon.
ADDRESS: 285-3 Oksan-ri, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 055-639-2222
WEB: www.geojeview.co.kr/

MASTERS GOLF CLUB, Okpo
​TELEPHONE: (055) 688 3045

This is a screen golf centre, located in Okpo. Children welcome.

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GOLF ZONE PARK SUWOL GEUMGANG GOLF BRANCH
TEL: (055) 634 0026
ADDRESS: 454-14 Suyang-ro, Suweol, Geoje-si



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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.
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CHINJU COUNTRY CLUB
ADDRESS: 82 Jinseong-ro, 464beon-gil, Jinseong-myeon, Jinju-si
​TELEPHONE: 055-758-0400
WEB: chinjucc.co.kr (Korean)

Located in Jinju (approx 1-1.5 hours away from Geoje). 18 holes.

HORSE RIDING


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

HIKING ON GEOJE

Geoje has many wonderful hiking opportunities. Whether you want to climb one of the peaks or prefer a more flat hike in a valley or by the waterfront, there are many trails to explore. Two books are available on Amazon which provide detailed information on hikes on (and off) the island. Both books are written by an Expat who has organised many guided hikes on Geoje and include clear directions, photos, GPS information etc. The first book lists 50 hikes suitable for families: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Hikes-Geoje-Island-South/dp/1085895386  The second covers 91 hikes including routes both on and off the island: https://www.amazon.com/Kimchee-Kapshida-Hikes-Beyond-Island/dp/1082344125
 
This blog also provides details of some of the many hikes on Geoje: www.hikegeoje.com/

There are also many trails that have have been saved on the Wikiloc navigation app: www.wikiloc.com/outdoor-navigation-app 

Geoje-do Hash House Harriers meet every other Sunday at 10:45am outside the Well Liv building next to the Admiral Hotel. Due to the mountainous terrain in South Korea, Geoje Hash is more of a hiking Hash than a running Hash. See their Facebook page for further information: www.facebook.com/Koje-Do-Hash-House-Harriers-160456987316930/?fref=ts       



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