Football (Soccer) in Chengdu

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  • #34574
    Avatar photoAM
    Participant

    The Chengdu International Football League (CIFL) was set up 2 years ago to give people the chance to play competitive football in Chengdu.

    The start of the new football season is fast approaching and many teams are looking for new players. All ages and ability levels are welcomed.

    Please contact chengdufootball at yahoo dot com or visit our website http://www.chengdufootball.com for more information.

    #34589
    Avatar photoIan
    Participant

    Andy what date is the new season starting?

    #34590
    Avatar photoDave
    Participant

    It will kick off on Saturday 14th September and run through to mid December.

    #34599
    Avatar photoPaul Yeandle
    Participant

    I would be really interested in playing – but not played anything but 6-a-side for a long time – how high is the standard?

    #34610
    Avatar photoDave
    Participant

    Hi Paul,

    The standard is mixed. There are some very good players, a lot of mid level players but also some players who are not so good to put it politely. Between the organizers we have a rule that if you want to play then we will find you a place.

    If you have been playing only 6 a side then that’s pretty much ideal as it is a 7 a side league. Get in touch and we can sort things out. Between now and the start of the season there are pick up games so new people can come down and give it a go. There is even one this Saturday afternoon.

    #34739
    Avatar photobicycle
    Participant

    hi, how about students team ?

    #34741
    Avatar photoPaul Yeandle
    Participant

    Hi Dave,

    I sent you a private message – not sure if you got it – I would be very interested but wont be in Chengdu until 3/4 weeks later – let me know if anyone wants a player

    #34748
    Avatar photoDave
    Participant

    hi, how about students team ?

    Hi Bicycle

    Student teams are fine. I would say about 75% of the players are students or teachers. We have a team that is made up mostly of players from SWUFE and should be adding a team from UESTC this season.

    If you have enough to enter a full team (probably a minimum of 10 people but more likely 14) then we would be happy to have you. Likewise if you come up short on players we could include you in an existing team or add other new players to your team to make up the numbers on your team.

    I am interested to hear more.

    Dave

    #34757
    Avatar photobicycle
    Participant

    hi ,Dave ,it sounds interest . tks .

    #34791
    Avatar photoAM
    Participant

    Already in double figures for new players contacting us wanting to play. It should be a fun season!

    #34931
    Avatar photoDave
    Participant

    The CIFL will be hosting an open invite afternoon of football this coming Sunday (1st September) in preparation for the start of the new season.

    If you come down we will get you playing. All ages and abilities welcome.

    The football will start at 3pm at the Taipingsi playing fields. All new players should meet at the Shamrock Bar at 2.10pm and we will make our way there in taxis.

    Please get in touch if you would like to join us.

    #35028
    Avatar photojason y
    Participant

    really interested, but  i am chinese, i dont know if i can get a shot to join u guys ,pls  let me know asap . TKS~

    #35029
    Avatar photoDave
    Participant

    Hi Jason, of course you can join if you are Chinese.

    There is one completely Chinese team but there are also Chinese guys playing on all the other teams as well. Come down on Sunday and see what it’s all about.

     

    #35107
    Avatar photojason y
    Participant

    hey guys ,  are we still going there  this afternoon if it’s raining???

    #35109
    Avatar photoAM
    Participant

    It’s still on at the moment but we need to wait until 2pm to find out if the pitch is playable or not. Please check again then.

    #35111
    Avatar photoAM
    Participant

    Game cancelled.

    #35112
    Avatar photoGraeme S
    Participant

    Finally arrived in Chengdu yesterday…..

    Hope to join you guys in the league at some point although painfully unfit at the moment!

    Does anyone know where I’ll be able to watch the Liverpool vs Man U game today? Anyone else watching it?

    #35114
    Avatar photoAM
    Participant

    Go to the Leg & Whistle mate. There will be quite a few people watching that game then Arsenal v Spurs at 11pm.

    First day of work tomorrow + brutal hangover means I won’t be there tonight, but I’m sure Dave (he’s posted a few times in this thread) and quite a few players from the CIFL will be there.

    #35115
    Avatar photoAM
    Participant

    Also, a wee tip for streaming, PPTV (a chinese streaming site) shows most EPL games live. The website is in Chinese but you can identify which teams are playing from their badge.

    PPTV live sports schedule

    PPTV EPL home page (They’ll have highlights of all the weekends games)

    #35117
    Avatar photoGraeme S
    Participant

    Ah that’s great, thanks for that! Do you have an address to show the cab driver?

     

    Im currently sitting in the lazy pug enjoying a pint.

     

    Wont be going too mental as I have a medical tomorrow but happy to have a few jars.

     

    If you could PM me Daves number as I don’t have it any longer….

     

    Thanks again!

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