IFFC T.M. CUP ROUND 1 NEWS:

The scores and the match reports are online and the statistics will come beginning of next week. Please do not forget that on Monday (Sept.7th) Rob & Xiao Xu will be at Frank's Place (Near Lido Park) to register teans . Cheers Rob

REGISTRATION:

Each team is asked to deliver their registration documents this coming weekend (to the Pitch) or come in Monday Sept.7^th from 8pm onwards to Frank's Place near the Lido Park.

Please bring:

1. 1. all former 08/09 IFFC Member player ID's

2. 2. team registration form

3. 3. for players without player ID cards: a. player registration form, b. 2 passportsize pictures and c. Photocopy of the passport.

4. 4. 1.000RMB team registration and for the total amount of players the player ID fee (100RMB per player).

5. 5. Deposit: New teams 4.000RMB, old teams: please wait until the IFFC approaches you separately (each team) for the 08/09 Deposit calculation.

IFFC COMMITTEE MEMBERS 09/10

SUPERVISING COMMITTEE (SuperCom):

GARETH HOAR (General Secretary)

After a throughly thought from Robert/ExCo and departed General Secretary Jason Muhl it was decided to ask Gareth Hoar for the new IFFC SuperCom General Secretary. Gareth been since 2002 with a 2 year break in the IFFC, demonstrates good leadership and takes on responsibility and is actually now injured and he can earliest play another game next year. Gareth spent a good time last year in the SuperCom and as B-member of the DisCom and was a big help. He accepted his new position and is glad despite not able playing the game to be involved in the IFFC. Any suggestions are welcomed by Gareth.

RICHARD LAMB (Vice General Secretary and DisCom B member)

Richard took over the big job from his predecessor Enda and took time and energy to come to almost all meetings when he was needed. He will serve in the SuperCom and will help out in case the DisCom A-members are not fully present.

JOCHEN TENHAGEN (SuperCom and DisCom B member)

Jochen spend a lot of time and energy in the last 2 years in the DisCom and was one of the very big help alongside Jason Muhl in developing the current IFFC system. He was one of the most relyable members of the DisCom and due to work switches over to the SuperCom, but still will serve a DisCom B member when needed.

RICHARD COLLETT (SuperCom member)

Richard brought forward many ideas for a better understanding between the referees and the teams and created some good guidelines for the referees to upgrade the refereeing level. Richard is a reliable SuperCom member.

PHILIPPE HEALEY (SuperCom member)

New in the SuperCom with the firm wish to give his best and upheld the IFFC good character and fair play spirit.

PETER VIIG (SuperCom member)

Could not make it all the time, but will try his best with energy and time to come out and help out.

VICTOR STEFANOVICH (SuperCom member)

Could not make it all the time, but will try his best with energy and time to come out and help out.

JOSH TUNON (SuperCom member)

Could not make it all the time, but will try his best with energy and time to come out and help out.

ERIC SPENCER (SuperCom member)

Eric is new here and wants to help and work creatively to make better rules.

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE (DisCom A members)

CARLO FERRARA (DisCom General Secretary)

Carlo has two year's of experience in the difficult DisCom and had spend a lot of time and energy into his post. He ensures his best to give each case the fairest treatment he can give and is very careful before concluding a final decision. He is one of the most reliable committee members and is open to any suggestions.

GREGORY DESBUQUOIS (DisCom member)

Greg was close working in the French team with former DisCom member Thomas Marechal who passed away almost a year ago. He took over Thomas' position and spend a lot of time and energy in the DisCom meetings and e-mails exchange. Also Greg is careful with his decisions and open to any suggestions from the IFFC members.

TOM CATTANACH (DisCom member)

Tom (or just 'TC' – his nickname) is a long time IFFC member and involved in the management with the teams he took part. TC wrote previously even match reports and was always a big help whenever needed. Asked for the position in the IFFC he directly responded positive and is willing to give his best.

IFFC TEAM LIST 09/10

PREMIERE LEAGUE

1. 1. French LE A

2. 2. Afrika Utd.

3. 3. Sexy FC

4. 4. Forbidden City FC

5. 5. X2/Teppen

6. 6. Athletico

7. 7. Peking Strollers

8. 8. Fortuna 94

9. 9. Beijing Vikings

10. 10. Barbarians All-Stars

11. 11. Russia Utd.

12. 12. Azzurri FC A

FIRST DIVISION

1. 1. Beijing Celtics 02

2. 2. Red Cards

3. 3. Dragons

4. 4. Italy FC

5. 5. Kozo Japan

6. 6. Summer Palace

7. 7. Barbarians

8. 8. French LE B

9. 9. BTS Korea 94 (could go Second Division)

10. 10. Chaoyangpark Rangers (could go Second Division)

SECOND DIVISION

1. 1. Dulwich College

2. 2. Shenzen Development Bank

3. 3. Beijing Lawyers

4. 4. Western Academy

5. 5. Toyota FC ?

6. 6. Azzurri FC B ?

7. 7. Wangjing FC ?

8. 8. Scorpions ?

9. 9. Eagles Korea ?

10. 10. Barbarains C ?

09/10 IFFC PRE-SEASON NEWS NO. 2:

Monday, August 24^th

IFFC Cup Draw & New teams Registration Process (Deposit collection) at 8pm at Frank's Place (near the Lido Park). All new teams (who want to join) must come, while team mangers from teams of previous season are free to come along.

Dear IFFC members,

I know many of you are still away on summer holidays, but please check out the following important info regarding the upcoming 09/10 Season. Any member players reading this whose team leader/manager is currently away, make sure to forward this info to the team leader/manager in order to spread the word to the leadership. Hope you are all fine and enjoyed (or still enjoy) your summer holidays. Now here you go:

1) IFFC's NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER & POSTAL ADDRESS:

International Friendship Football Club (IFFC)

ADDRESS (NEW!):

Chenghua Yuan Xiao Qu, Building 1, Room 502, Xueqing Road 21, Haidian District 100083, Peking, China

TEL./FAX (NEW!):

(010) 6292 3173

MOBILE:

130-0118 3606 (Mr. Tian Lin) or 139-1175 2283 (Mr. Xu Dongsheng)

E-MAIL:

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WEB:

http://www.iffc1994.com

2) 09/10 PRE-SEASON & SEASON START SCHEDULE / OFFICIAL MEETINGS: (time & location to be announced)

Monday, August 24^th

IFFC Cup Draw & New teams Registration Process (Deposit collection)

Tues.-Wed. August 25^th/26^th

IFFC Super Com Meeting (main agenda: finalize 09/10 IFFC Rules)

Thurs./Fri. August 27^th/28^th

IFFC Team Manager Meeting (All team managers must take part)

3) FIRST MATCHES INCL. SCHEDULE DURING THE CHINESE NATIONAL DAY:

Sat./Sun. August 30^th/31^st:

is optional to play the IFFC Thomas Marechal Cup Round 1 (only Chaoyang Stadium)

Saturday September 5^th:

IFFC Thomas Marechal Cup Round 1

Sunday September 6^th:

IFFC Thomas Marechal Cup Round 2 (winners of Round 1 play)

Sat/.Sun. September 12^th/13^th:

IFFC League's Game 1

Sat./Sun. September 19^th/20^th:

IFFC League's Game 2

Saturday September 26^th / Sunday October 11^th:

IFFC Leagues's Game 3*

* Chinese National holiday / working day arrangement for 2009:

Sunday September 27^th is a working Sunday, Sat. October 3^rd/4^th is a holiday weekend, Saturday October 10^th is a working day

Sat./Sun October 17^th/18^th:

IFFC League's Game 4

4) NEW TEAMS TO JOIN: (Any new teams wishing to join the 09/10 Season must contact the IFFC asap; e-mail to ' This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ')

So far following teams are listed of wishing to join the IFFC:

Eagles Korea ?

Beijing Lawyers FC

Toyota FC

Wangjing FC

Scorpions ?

Dulwich College

Western Academy

(there are also others who voiced interest of joining and there some teams who discuss to make further teams: like Barbarians C or Sexy FC B)

5) HOW MANY LEAGUES / HOW MANY TEAMS:

Last 08/09 Season had two leagues with 12 teams each (total 24 teams). Now all 24 teams must confirm their participation for the 09/10 Season and all new teams wishing to join must have paid their deposit by Monday August 24th. Then a final number of participating teams for the 09/10 Season can be determined and each league with the amount of teams to be determined. In case there are leagues with just 8 teams (minimum), then next to the normal league schedule (each team plays each other twice) there will be an additional comprehensive play off / play down schedule to decide the championship, the teams who qualify for the upper devision and the teams who relegate to the lower division. The Premiere League should stay with 12 teams with the announcement that at the end of the season 4 teams might relegate. Here are some options of how to decide:

a. 36 teams participate (highly unlikely): 12 teams each in 3 Divisions

b. 32 teams participate (quite unlikely): 12 Premiere, 10 First & 10 Second Division teams

c. 30 teams participate: (maybe) 12 Premiere teams, 9 First and 9 Second Division teams

d. 28 teams participate: (quite possible) 12 Premiere, 8 First and 8 Second Division teams

6) IFFC COMMITTEES PARTICIPATION IS MORE THAN WELCOMED:

The Supervising Committee [SuperCom] (in charge for rules & regulations and naming the members of the IFFC Disciplinary Committee [DisCom] ) is to be reshuffled after the departure of it's General Secretary Jason Muhl. So far the members are: Gareth Hoar, Richard Lamb, Richard Collett, Peter Viig, Victor Stefanovich while Eric Spencer will join up (SuperCom) and Carlo Ferrara, Jochen Tenhagen and Gregory Desbuquois were working in the DisCom. Hopefully all the current members will be available for the 09/10 Season (needs to be confirmed), but we are still looking for interested & responsible IFFC members who wish to make a constructive input. Any interested & motivated IFFC member is more then welcomed to join us. Please write asap (latest before August 24th) to ' This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ' with the Subject 'regarding the IFFC Committee'.

OK. That is all for now. All last 08/09 Season teams, please contact me and confirm your participation of the 09/10 Season.

Greetings to all of you.

Robert Gonnella / IFFC ExCo Chairman