{"id":28,"date":"2026-04-15T07:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:18:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-08-02T18:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T10:13:12","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roliball.co.nz\/?page_id=28","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide content-page-copy has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951bb200 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Zealand Taiji Roliball Federation events bring Roliball into the community through open days, workshops, cultural demonstrations, training gatherings, and future competition opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .free-friday-practice { margin: 8px 0 32px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid rgba(23,57,75,.14); border-radius: 8px; background: #eef8fb; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(23,57,75,.08); color: #17394b; }\n  .free-friday-practice * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .free-friday-practice__eyebrow { display: inline-flex; min-height: 30px; align-items: center; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(31,139,135,.14); color: #1f8b87; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; margin: 0 0 10px; letter-spacing: 0; }\n  .free-friday-practice h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; color: #17394b; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: 0; }\n  .free-friday-practice__intro { margin: 0 0 18px; color: #45697c; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .free-friday-practice__details { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n  .free-friday-practice__detail { min-width: 0; padding: 14px; border: 1px solid rgba(23,57,75,.14); border-radius: 8px; background: #fff; }\n  .free-friday-practice__label { display: block; margin: 0 0 4px; color: #1f8b87; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; }\n  .free-friday-practice__value { margin: 0; color: #17394b; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; }\n  .free-friday-practice__note { margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 14px; border-left: 4px solid #1f8b87; background: #fff; color: #31566a; line-height: 1.55; }\n  .free-friday-practice__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }\n  .free-friday-practice__button { min-height: 42px; border-radius: 6px; padding: 10px 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: #1f8b87; color: #fff !important; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none !important; line-height: 1.2; }\n  .free-friday-practice__small { color: #45697c; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }\n  .free-friday-practice__weather { margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #efc46a; border-left: 4px solid #d99a16; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff8e8; color: #4e5f2b; line-height: 1.55; }\n  .free-friday-practice__weather strong { color: #31566a; }\n  @media (max-width: 760px) { .free-friday-practice { padding: 18px; } .free-friday-practice h3 { font-size: 24px; } .free-friday-practice__details { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .free-friday-practice__button { width: 100%; } }\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"free-friday-practice\">\n  <p class=\"free-friday-practice__eyebrow\">Free Community Practice<\/p>\n  <h3>Free Friday Roliball Practice<\/h3>\n  <p class=\"free-friday-practice__intro\">Join our free weekly Taiji (Tai Chi) Roliball practice session at Albany Lakes Civic Park. Beginners are welcome, and we will guide you through the basics in a relaxed community setting.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"free-friday-practice__details\">\n    <div class=\"free-friday-practice__detail\"><span class=\"free-friday-practice__label\">When<\/span><p class=\"free-friday-practice__value\">Every Friday<br>3:00 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"free-friday-practice__detail\"><span class=\"free-friday-practice__label\">Where<\/span><p class=\"free-friday-practice__value\">Albany Lakes Civic Park<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"free-friday-practice__detail\"><span class=\"free-friday-practice__label\">Cost<\/span><p class=\"free-friday-practice__value\">Free<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"free-friday-practice__note\">If you have your own racket, you are welcome to come directly. Please reserve a racket only if you are new and need us to prepare one for you.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"free-friday-practice__weather\"><strong>Weather notice:<\/strong> This is an outdoor activity. If it rains or the weather becomes unsuitable, the session may be cancelled at short notice. Please check our social media before coming; cancellation updates will be posted there.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"free-friday-practice__actions\">\n    <a class=\"free-friday-practice__button\" href=\"https:\/\/roliball.co.nz\/?page_id=29&#038;equipment=Free%20Friday%20Roliball%20Practice%0AEvery%20Friday%2C%203%3A00%20PM%20-%204%3A00%20PM%0AAlbany%20Lakes%20Civic%20Park%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20reserve%20a%20racket%20for%20the%20free%20Friday%20practice.\">Reserve a Racket<\/a>\n    <p class=\"free-friday-practice__small\">No registration is needed if you bring your own racket.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upcoming workshops, open practice sessions, and community demonstrations will be announced here. Please check back regularly or contact us to register your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community open days:<\/strong> friendly introductions for beginners and families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workshops:<\/strong> focused learning for technique, rhythm, movement patterns, and performance skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural demonstrations:<\/strong> public showcases for festivals, community groups, and local events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workshops and Competitions:<\/strong> future pathways for members who want to challenge themselves and represent the federation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Event photos, training highlights, and community stories will be added as New Zealand Taiji Roliball Federation activities grow across Auckland and wider New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invite New Zealand Taiji Roliball Federation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schools, community organizations, cultural festivals, and wellness groups are welcome to contact us about demonstrations or introductory sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roliball.co.nz\/?page_id=29&#038;equipment=Event%20enquiry%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20contact%20New%20Zealand%20Taiji%20Roliball%20Federation%20about%20an%20event%2C%20demonstration%2C%20school%20visit%2C%20community%20session%2C%20or%20introductory%20Roliball%20session.\">Contact Us About Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand Taiji Roliball Federation events bring Roliball into the community through open days, workshops, cultural demonstrations, training gatherings, and future competition opportunities. Free Community Practice Free Friday Roliball Practice Join our free weekly Taiji (Tai Chi) Roliball practice session at Albany Lakes Civic Park. 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