Football matches (6v6, with or without subs) at Jianwai SOHO pitches on Mondays and Thursdays.
We use the Hudongba app for player registration so we have an up-to-date, single source of status on how many players have signed up. It might take some time to set up an account in Chinese, but from the 2nd time on it would be much easier to sign up. Only registrations and cancellations from Hudongba is accepted. If you show up without registration, you will not be allowed to play.
SEASONS
SPRING – FALL SEASON
From after the lunar new year (as soon as we can’t book a pitch because they are booked out) or March 1st until the start of the winter season.
The pitch’s availability is scarce during this period since more people wants to play football and we need to book the pitch in advance.
For 2 hour matches, min 12 players (2 teams of 6) and max 18 players (3 teams of 6) for 1 pitch. The number o players (6 per team on the pitch with max 18 players) was decided on after taking the vote.
12 (6 v 6), 13 (6 v 6+sub), 14 (6+sub v 6+sub), 15 (6+sub v 6+2 subs), 16 (6+2 subs v 6+2 subs, 17 (6 v 6 v 5), 18 (6 v 6 v 6)
If there are more than 24 players, we can try to get a 2nd pitch (2 games of 6v6) after we reach that number, but the 19th to 23rd players will not be invited if we don't hit 24.
For 1.5 hour matches, min number is the same, but the max number is capped at 14 players (6v6 with a sub on each team). This rule was implemented to provide more playing time for those who signed up when the match time was reduced by half an hour due to the establishment of the football academy at the pitch.
If the max number of players is capped, we invite players in the order of the registration time. Those outside of the max number would be on the waiting list. If there there are cancellations for the eligible players, those on the waiting list would be invited in the order of the registration time.
Subs are welcome since players prefer to take breaks when it’s hotter.
WINTER SEASON
From the 4th match that doesn’t take place in the month of November due to the lack of players until the start of the spring-fall season.
The pitch is usually available at this time since fewer people wans to play football. No need to book the pitch in advance.
12 players (2 teams of 6) per 1 pitch. No subs so that no one needs to wait on the sideline in the cold. If there is a 13th player signed up, he can only play if a player cancels to make the total number to 12.
DEADLINES
SPRING – FALL SEASON
1) 5pm 2 days before the game
We need at least 12 players at this point. Otherwise we need to let go of the pitch to avoid cancellation fee for the pitch. However, we'll keep the registration open so that as soon as we have 12 players signed up, we can book a pitch if it's available.
2) Starting time of the game
The 1st deadline will be extended to this time should the game be taking place and to allow more players to sign up.
WINTER SEASON
None. In the winter when it's cold, it is easier to book the pitch. We will wait until we have at least 12 players to book the pitch.
TO SIGN UP:
1) tap on the Hudongba message in the group chat
2) tap on the blue "我要报名" button
3) tap on the blue ”下一步” button.
4) write your name down in "姓名” and your mobile phone in "手机.” Tap on the blue “下一步” button
5) tap on the blue "提交订单” button
Note: whatever you do, DO NOT click on any button that says "完成." If you do, you may not be able to cancel.
If your friend would like to join:
1) forward him the Hudongba link for registration.
2) or ask the organizer to send a text message if he doesn't have a wechat account.
3) or add the friend to the wecuhat group if he has a wechat account so that he can access the Hudongba link from the group.
TO CANCEL:
1) tap on the Hudongba message in the group chat
2) tap on the blue "确定” button on the pop up window
3) tap on the light grey area with the match information that you signed up for
4) tap on the white "取消报名” button
5) tap on the “确定” button in blue letters
You can cancel anytime without penalty or fine:
1) before the first deadline (21:00 2 days before the game, after which we have to pay a fee to cancel the pitch)
2) between the 1st deadline and the starting time of the match if there are at least 12 players still signed up after you cancel.
PENALTIES FOR LATE CANCELLATIONS AND NO SHOWS
SPRING – FALL SEASON
Each month, no shows and cancellations after THE STARTING TIME OF THE MATCH will be noted. Any player who cancels past the starting time or do not show up gets a YELLOW card. The second offense (2ND YELLOW) in the same month would result in a RED card. If a player’s cancellation/no show result in the total number of players going below 12 per pitch, the player gets a STRAIGHT RED. A late cancellation/no show by player who is eligible to play when the max number of players for the match is fixed, and there are players on the wait list, it would result in a STRAIGHT RED for the player. If a player has 1 yellow card at the end of the month, he will get a fresh start the following month.
You will also get a STRAIGHT RED card if there are 12 players per pitch and you pull out ANY TIME AFTER WE SECURE THE PITCH and if there's no one else who signs up to make the total number of players to go back up to 12 per pitch.
If you get a RED card, you are SUSPENDDED FOR THE NEXT 4 MATCHES that actually take place (matches that we have Hudongba registrations for, but cancelled, do not count towards the 4 matches). However, you can still register for a match and if there are 12 TO 14 players signed up in Hudongba including you, you are invited to play. The match you play before you have completed your suspension also DO NOT count towards the 4 matches.
Considering the impact to other players, the player who gets a STRAIGHT RED would also be asked to PAY THE FEE equivalent to the amount that the player would have paid had he shown up to play (pitch fee / number of registered players) in addition to serving 4 match suspension.
WINTER SEASON
If a player’s late cancellation/no show result in the total number of players going below 12, the player gets a STRAIGHT RED.
You will also get a STRAIGHT RED card if there are 12 players signed up and you pull out ANY TIME AFTER WE SECURE THE PITCH and if there's no one else who signs up to make the total number of players to go back to 12.
If you get a RED card, you are SUSPENDDED FOR THE NEXT 4 MATCHES that actually take place (matches that we have Hudongba registrations for, but cancelled, do not count towards the 4 matches). However, you can still register for a match and if there are 12 players signed up in Hudongba including you, you are invited to play. The match you play before you have completed your suspension also DO NOT count towards the 4 matches.
SAME DEAL for STRAIGHT RED FINES as in spring-fall season.
MATCH CANCELLATIONS DUE TO POLLUTION
Games may be cancelled if the air quality is poor on the day of the game (only cancellation condition that is accepted by the pitch owner). If the air quality index (AQI) is over 200 for the 17:00 reading from the U.S. Embassy on the match day, we'll cancel the game. We play in the rain or snow, unless we are told by the pitch owner that they are forced to close because of them.
OTHER
The cost per player per game is the pitch fee divided by the number of players who showed up (You will need to pay the same amount as everyone else if you are late/leave early).
If you forwarded the Hudongba link to another person who is not in the Jianwai football wechat group, you are responsible for telling them about the rules, regulations, and for no shows and cancellations on match day.
We split the teams according to what the color of the shirt that the players are wearing. We try to make the teams as even as possible.
Please show up on time so that play can begin on time.
If you have any questions/suggestions, please contact the organizers.
Thanks and see you on the pitch!