Information on Sports and Activities that Students can join in and around Chiang Mai

          I (Mr. Lee) feel that it's very important for all students to lead a healthy and full lifestyle.
During the P.E class and within the school teams we try to give NIS students as much exposure to as many different sports and activities as possible,
but for students who want to join sports clubs outside of school what are their options?
 
           I have compiled an information sheet that shows sports clubs, activities and places where sports can be enjoyed throughout the Chiang Mai area.
Hopefully this information will inspire you to send your children to take part in sports/activities outside of school as well as in school.
 
           Firstly I will list places where students can go to play sports and the clubs that can be joined. I have included as many telephone numbers/days/times as possible.

700 Year Stadium, Canal Road (Around 2km before Huay Tung Tao lake), Tel. 053-112299
            The 700 Year stadium is probably the biggest sports complex in Chiang Mai, it has a range of sports activities that can be participated  during the evenings and at the weekend.

Clubs/Training Include:
*         Football:700 Year stadium Football Academy, Wed-Sun 4.30-7pm, ages 6-16 years old.
           One of the best places to train for football around Chiang Mai, very friendly and
           accessible. 
*         Tennis: Mondays - Sundays, 7.00 am. - 9.00 p.m., Ages 5+ years old.
*        Swimming: Mondays - Sundays, 8.00 am. - 8.00 p.m., Ages 5+ years old.
*         Taekwondo: Mondays - Sundays, 4.00 pm. - 6.00 p.m., Ages 5+ years old.
 
            As well as these sports clubs you can go along to the 700 year stadium and very a very reasonable cost enjoy the facilities including Olympic Swimming Pool, Badminton courts (Indoor and Outdoor), Gymnasium, Tennis courts and golf putting and pitching areas. Also there is a yearly membership for the 700 year stadium (A small fee) that will make all the facilities half price for any member.
             Also every night there are games of basketball and futsal going on that can be joined in with by anybody.

Sanam Gila Tessaban (Old Chiang Mai Municipal Stadium, close to Chang Puak Bus station), Tel. 053-219181

             Sanam Gila Tessabann is the old Chiang Mai stadium (Before it changed to the 700 year stadium) and has many facilities devoted to sport and also includes the Chiang Mai Physical Education college. The range of sports and clubs available there are massive so I have listed just some of then that students can take part in.

Clubs/Training Include:
*          Football: Please visit for more information.
*          Badminton: Please visit for more information.
*         Tennis: Please visit for more information.
*         Swimming: Please visit for more information.
*         Taekwondo: Please visit for more information.
*         Table Tennis: Please visit for more information.
 
            Similar to the 700 year stadium there are always different sports and activities taking place around the stadium that can be joined in with such as badminton, futsal and basketball.

Somosornpanich Samakkee Sports Club (Tung Hotel Road, opposite TOT building), Tel. 053-240281.

             Somosornpanich is an old sports club which is on Tung Hotel Rd (The road that runs between the bus station and the train station). It has a swimming pool, tennis courts, badminton courts, squash courts and fitness room as well as dance classes.

Clubs/Training Include:
*        Swimming: Please visit for more information.
*         Badminton: Tuesdays - Fridays from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m., Saturdays - Sundays from
          1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m., Ages 6+ years old.
*        Tennis: Please visit for more information.
*         Dance: Aerobic & Yoga, Please visit for more information.

           Also at this sports club you can go and use all these facilities for a very small cost. There are always different activities, competitions etc taking place at the club.

Chiang Mai Gymkana Club (Old Lampoon Road), Tel: 053 241035

            Chiang Mai Gymkana club is one of the oldest sports clubs in Chiang Mai. It was originally started as an expatriate sports and social club over 100 years ago. It's facilities include a 9 hole golf course, cricket pitch and nets, tennis and squash courts. All these facilities can be used by the public for a small cost and to reduce this cost even further there are yearly memberships available. Tennis and squash coaches work within the Gymkana club and these can be contacted through the club.

Clubs/Training include: 
*         Junior Cricket: Sunday Mornings 9-11 am.

Prem Center Academies (Prem International school, Mae Rim)

            The Prem Center now has four different sporting academies that cater to not only Prem students, but also to students from around the Chiang Mai area. All the academies have international coaches with many years experience in coaching and training young people. There are academies for cricket, golf, tennis and football and you can find all the information you want on these academies by looking on the websites listed below.:        
www.football.premcenter.org        
www.golf.premcenter.org       
www.tennis.premcenter.org       
www.cricket.premcenter.org

          I will now list the sports and activities that are available within the Chiang Mai area and at what venues/clubs/facilities.

Badminton

*         700 Year Stadium: 5-7 pm everyday, indoor stadium 1.
*         Tessabaan (Municipal Stadium): Please visit for more information.
*         JC Court: When turning from the superhighway onto the train station road (Chareon 
          Muang), it's on the first Soi on your right. Please visit for more information.
*         Imperial Mae Ping Sports Club: Mae Rim Rd (On the right just before the intersection
          with the second ring road), Tel. 053-121650. Training for 5-18 year olds Mondays,  
          Tuesdays
          and Fridays 7-9pm. Saturdays/Sundays 2-4pm.
*        Somosornpanich Samakkee: Tuesdays - Fridays from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.,
                                                     Saturdays - Sundays from 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.,
                                                      Ages 6+ years old.
Football

*         700 Year Stadium: Wed-Sun 4.30-7pm, ages 6-16 years old. One of the best places to
          train for football around Chiang Mai, very friendly and accessible.
*         Nakorn Chiang Mai: Next to UFO Bowling, Nong Hoi, Old Chiang Mai-Lampoon Road.
          Please visit for more information.
*         Tessabaan (Municipal Stadium): Please visit for more information.
*        Prem Center Football Academy: Mon-Fri 3-5pm and Saturdays 9-11am. For more 
          information please look at: www.football.premcenter.org
*         To be Number 1: This football team play behind Big C, it's very hard to describe please
          see Mr. Lee for more information.

Swimming

*         700 Year Stadium: Mondays - Sundays, 8.00 am. - 8.00 p.m., Ages 5+ years old.
*         Tessabaan (Municipal Stadium): Please visit for more information.
*         Ghia Ghia Swimming Pool: Muu Baan Tanawan, Near to Rimping Mee Chok Plaza. Tel.
          053-262286
*         Lanna Golf Club: Chiang Mai- Mae Rim Road. Tel. 053-211556, Mondays -Fridays from
          11.00 am. - 7.00 p.m.
*         Chiang Mai University Swimming Pool: Chiangmai University, Tuesdays - Sundays from
          10.00 a.m. -6.00 p.m
*        Imperial Mae Ping Sports Club: Mae Rim Rd (On the right just before the intersection with
          the second ring road), Tel. 053-943050
*         Kittaya Swimming Pool: Chiang Mai- Maejo Road, just after Golf Avenue on the right 
          hand side. Please visit for more information.
*         Kawilla School Swimming Pool: Mahidol Rd, just after the Shell Petrol Station. Tel. 053-
          244628, Tuesdays - Sundays from 8.00 am  - 6.00 pm.
*         San Sai Park View Swimming Pool: Please visit for more information.
*         Koolpunte View 5 Swimming Pool: Please visit for more information.

Golf

           will write a list of golf clubs around Chiang Mai. Many of these golf clubs have coaches and/or academies working with children. Prices vary a great deal around Chiang Mai so it would be best to phone or e-mail the course to find out all the information.

PREM GOLF ACADEMY                             www.golf.premcenter.org
GOLFAVENUE                                           Chiang Mai- Maejo Rd. Tel.053-345177.
STAR DOME                                              Mahidol Road. Tel. 053-999624.
SANKAMPAENG GOLF DRIVING RANGE   Borsarng intersection, Tel. 0 5333 8309.
ROYAL CHIANGMAI GOLF                         Mae Jo - Phrao Rd., Tel. 0 5384 9301.
MAE JO GOLF CLUB                                 Baan Sriboonruang, 4 kms from Mae Jo University,
                                                                 Tel. 053 354431.
LANNA GOLF COURSE                              Mae rim Rd., Tel. 0 5322 1911.
HIGHLANDS GOLF                                    167 Moo 2 Tambon On-Nuar, Mae orn. : 
                                                                 Tel. 053- 261354 - 9 or mobile 081-961-0028.
HANG DONG GOLF CLUB                          95 Moo 9, Tumbol Numprae, Amphur Hang Dong.
                                                                 Tel. 0 5342 6201. Fees: 250-250. 9 holes.
GYMKHANA CLUB GOLF COURSE            Just off Chiangmai-Lamphun highlway, Tel. 0 5324 
                                                                 1035.
GREEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB                     Chiangmai -Mae Rim Rd., Tel. 0 53 29 8249.
CHIANGMAI-LAMPHUN GOLF CLUB           21 kms. from Chiangmai city, Tel. 201606-7,
                                                                  880880-4.
CHIANGMAI GOLF DRIVING RANGE           Airport Rd., Intersection Tel. 05328 2838, 
                                                                  053283160.

Cricket

*         Chiang Mai Gymkana Club (Old Lampoon Road), Tel: 053 241035. Junior Cricket, 
          Sunday Mornings 9-11am.
*         Prem Cricket academy: Please refer to:www.cricket.premcenter.org

Tennis

*        700 Year Stadium: Mondays - Sundays, 7.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m., Ages 5+ years old.
*         Tessabaan (Municipal Stadium): Please visit for more information.
*         Lanna Golf Club: Chiang Mai- Mae Rim Road. Please visit for more information
*         Somosornpanich: Please visit for more information
*         Gymkana Club: Please visit for more information.

Rock Climbing

*         Thailand Rock climbing: 55/3 Ratchpakhinai Road: Tel No 0869111470:
              www.thailandclimbing.com

Whitewater Rafting/Canoeing

*         Siam River Adventures: Tel No: 0895151917: www.siamrivers.com

Horse Riding

*         Por Pan 7 Army Barracks: Chiang Mai- Mae Rim Road. Times 8-9am/5-6pm. 250 Baht
          per person/per hour all equipment provided.

Kayaking and Canoeing

*         Lanna Canoe Team: For more details contact Mr. Rung: 0897002122

Ten Pin Bowling 

*         Bully Bowl: 5th Floor Central Kad Suan Kaew. 
*         Chaing Mai Bowl: North West Corner of the moat. 
*         UFO Bowling: Old Chiang Mai- Lampoon Road just past the Adventure hotel on the left.
         
Athletics

*         Tessabaan (Municipal Stadium): Mon-Fri: Contact Mr. Jack for more details 

Dance

*         The Chiang Mai Ballet Academy One of the leading dance schools in Thailand offers
          classes in classical ballet (RAD,CSTD syllabi), modern dance, Jazz dance(CSTD),Tap 
          dance(CSTD), Flamenco dance, Hip Hop, ballroom dance(Latin/Standard), pilates, Yoga,
          street jazz. Numerous awards won from international dance competitions.
          Phone: 053 260 373
          Fax: 053 306 357
          Mobile: 053 306 357
          Address: 362/30 U-Sa-Fahaam, Charoenraj Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand