5-a-side Football / Futsal -sathorn/silom, Wanna Play?

[damaja]

Actually, I may be late coming today as it's mine and girlfriend's anniversary so will be going for late lunch.

Simon has the other ball, so... Simon? U coming?

[thehabs]

Yep I will be there. With ball. S

[angustan]

in

[damaja]

Hi all, as my ankle is still knackered (again!) from last week's game and I am also moving to a new apartment Sunday afternoon, I won't be able to join this week unfortunately, but Angus will be there to take the reins with the booking and collect money etc....

Ok, you have a choice this week (or at least a back-up)....the usual booking at Sathorn Sponsor Park, 4pm-6pm, still stands, *and* after many mentions and requests, I have also made a booking at the Arsenal Soccer School in Ekkamai/Prakhanong 4pm-5pm (see map here: http://www.arsenalthai.com/_website/AddressMap.aspx ).

So, the choices:

1) usual Sathorn Sponsor Park - hard-court - 4pm - 6pm - total fee for 2hrs: 1200 bht [600 bht/hr till 6pm; 1200 bht/hr after 6pm]

2) Arsenal Soccer School, Ekkamai - astro-turf - 4pm - 5pm - fee for 1hr: 1300 bht [1300 bht/hr till 5pm; 1500 bht/hr after 5pm].

The thinking is, if at least 10 reply (preferably here on the ThaiVisa topic, or if necessary, email to *all*) by Sunday 2pm, saying they'll definitely be up for going to the Arsenal astro-turf pitch, then game will be there. If not, then the game will be at Sathorn as usual.

If it rains any time after 2 pm, it will be at Arsenal pitch.

If the game is going to be at Sathorn, I'll try bring the no.1 (Simon's) white ball down there, but I'll be running around packing and supervising movers most of the day, so I may not answer phone/texts/email straight away I'm afraid.

I've copied the contacts list below though, so contact Angus or Simon if any difficulties or need any more info. etc.

Cheers,

Adam.

P.S. Brazilian John didn't give an email yet, so if not at Sathorn, he'll have to be contacted by text/call if nec.; and I don't have anything for Akim, so hope he (and any other new 'walk-ins') sees the message on the forum.

Expected for 4pm Sunday 4th July:

- Angustan

- JonnyF

- Groovetank

- Roser87

- BBBB

- Thehabs

- SICA

- KCM

Maybe, but not confirmed:

- Richard_smith237

- Adam R.

- John Brazil

- Jai Shankar

- EmanuelSWE

- Neutronium

- Vicksajnani

- Bkksteviejai

- vid1

- Tamo

Can't make it (till) or haven't been/seen/heard from for a while:

- Damaja (July 11th) -

- FlaxChris (in UK till ?)

- Beechy (injured?)

- Beejoir (injured ?)

- Sure (?)

- MegaRanter

- Luang (?)

[damaja]

Btw, google maps link for the Arsenal pitches here:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=117360671650695826320.00045ba433b8ba07c7f9d&ie=UTF8&ll=13.721584,100.595498&spn=0.017531,0.027874&t=h&z=16

[angustan]

hi guys just post accordingly and if we don't get 10 replies by Sun 2pm game will be at Sathorn.

I'm up for either ground although i would like to get a full 2 hour game in at Arsenal ground as well if we go there.

so that's 1

[groovetank]

My vote is for the Arsenal Pitches... They are really nice.. undercover and a little bigger !<div><br></div><div>Cheers</div>

[thehabs]

I'd prefer Sathorn. However, with the rain it's hit and miss.

Arsenal sounds good and if most folk live out over in Sukhumvit makes sense. However, after several years lugging my gear on pub transport in OZ I am now a lazy arse who prefers proximity. S

[KCM]

I prefer Arsenal and would also rather play for two hours instead of one if possible.

[bkksteviejai]

I'm still away working at present. May be back next week.

Enjoy your game!

[JonnyF]

I'm happy with either pitch, but the lack of replies suggests we're at Sathorn this week?

[groovetank]

Hi All,

Just had a call from Angus - Football is on today at Sathorn from 4pm-6pm

See you there

Cheers

J

[angustan]

Hi adam,

Can you give me the booking number of the arsenal pitch so that i can book for next week? Can't find it anywhere on their website

thanks

[angustan]

ha no worries found it. guys i have booked for next Sunday from 4pm-6pm. Its under my name in case i can't make it next week

[damaja]

Sorry Angus, only got to my emails etc late today...

Thanks for making the booking.

Guys, feel free to opt in now for this next one (Sunday 11th July, 4pm - 6pm, at Arsenal Soccer School pitch) so we have an idea of numbers.

I'm a tentative "in", as my ankle's improving but probably won't know for sure if it'll be strong enough till Friday/Sat.

Link to location again: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=117360671650695826320.00045ba433b8ba07c7f9d&ie=UTF8&ll=13.721584,100.595498&spn=0.017531,0.027874&t=h&z=16

Edited July 5, 2010 by damaja

[richard_smith237]

I'm in.

[damaja]

On 7/6/10 2:03 PM, "TheHabs" [simon] wrote:

Hi everyone,

Thought I’d throw this into the mix.

Don’t get me wrong, Arsenal pitches sound great. But where does everyone live? Are we predominately Sukhumvit and surrounds, or are more of us down around this side.

Why I ask is, Kelvin and I had a talk and Kelvin mentioned Soccer Pro as a venue : http://www.soccerprobkk.com/

Looks okay, though I have to admit it is a ways down Rama III. Anyway maybe something to consider.

Also, is anyone interested in joining a league? Comp = commitment (as in turning up) so maybe not. I like pickup games personally. Less stress. But I also like the challenge.

SoccerPro Sathorn/Rama 3 location map:

http://www.soccerprobkk.com/contact/map04.html

Simon

[damaja]

On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 2:33 PM, "KCM" [Kelvin] wrote:

Hello everyone,

I have been to Soccer Pro from Sathorn and from Rama 3 and it seemed faster and closer to Sathorn than Rama 3. I played ultimate frisbee at Arsenal before and from what I remember the field at Soccer Pro is better quality.

A league sounds like fun. I would be up for that if others are as well.

Kelvin

[damaja]

On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Adam R. wrote:

Hi all,

I know its a bit far out of town but the S-One facility in Bang Na area is without doubt the best footballing 7 aside facility in The Bangkok Metropolitan area.

Trouble is... its a trek to get to in terms of distance but not not necessarily so in time.. the Bang Na expressway allows travel times of less than 20 minutes from city center but will set you back 150 baht in taxis each way. They currently run 7-aside leagues there already with over 20 teams participating this year.

To the best of my knowledge there are usually slots still available on Sunday afternoons for general public... 1300 baht per hour....for those of you with good internet speeds view the link to see what the facilities are like..

Cheers

Adam R.

[BBBBB]

I'm coming a long way so proximity to BTS/MRT is all I care about as I can cover the ground very quickly then.<br>Just to throw my spoke in although its again far from Sukhumvit is this brand new place in Lad Prao. A few mins bike/taxi from both BTS and MRT lines so realistically 30mins for anyone in the centre. Driving probably the same on Sunday.<br><br><br>http://www.superkick.in.th/main.asp<br>

[beejoir]

Afternoon all, I'll be up for playing in goal soon, none of that running around lark for me.

[Alyap]

i am up for a location that's closer to sathorn/rama III area for sure...

cheers

alvin

[groovetank]

I am in Sukhumvit and would prefer to play over here somewhere obviously... BUT... As long as i don't have to sit in a taxi for an hour I really don't mind. Is the place Simon and Kelvin mentioned further away from Sukhumvit (lets just say Asoke BTS for a starting point) than X-Park? If so... how far.. It looks pretty nice.. Has anybody called to check availability before we start a discussion etc etc Same for Arsenal or all options... <div>Keen for Sunday where-ever we play..</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers</div><div><br></div><div>J</div>

[damaja]

ha no worries found it. guys i have booked for next Sunday from 4pm-6pm. Its under my name in case i can't make it next week

Ok, as Angus mentioned, we are already booked at the Arsenal pitch for this Sunday (11th july),

for 2 hrs, 4pm - 6pm.

I reckon best thing is we see what we think of the Arsenal place this Sunday, and then we can talk about the other options after we've played. Maybe we go try a diff. one next week..?

Here's a compilation list of the suggested places so far:

1) Arena10 - Thonglor Soi 10 - http://www.arena10.com/

2) Arsenal Soccer School - Prakhanong - http://www.arsenalthai.com/_website/AddressMap.aspx

3) SoccerPro - Rama 3/Sathorn - http://www.soccerprobkk.com/

4) SuperKick - Ladprao - http://www.superkick.in.th/main.asp

5) S-One - Bang Na - [http://www.iplay.co.th/sone.htm ]

Who's in for this Sunday at Arsenal pitch then?

[KCM]

I'm in for this Sunday at Arsenal.

[EmanuelSWE]

Im in as well

[richard_smith237]

I'll be there.

[damaja]

Ok, hope the new venue won't throw off anyone... roll call this week:

Expected for 4pm - 6pm, Sunday 11th July at 'Arsenal Soccer School' pitch, Prakhanong ( http://www.arsenalthai.com/_website/AddressMap.aspx ) :

- damaja

- JonnyF

- Groovetank

- BBBB

- Thehabs

- KCM

- EmanuelSWE

- Richard_smith237

- alyap

- Adam R.

- Roser87

Maybe, but not confirmed:

- Angustan

- John Brazil

- Jai Shankar

- Neutronium

- Vicksajnani

- Bkksteviejai

- vid1

- Tamo

- Beejoir (re-injured again !?)

Can't make it (till) or haven't been/seen/heard from for a while:

- FlaxChris (in UK till ?)

- Beechy (injured ?)

- Sure (?)

- MegaRanter

- Luang (?)

[SICA]

Ok, hope the new venue won't throw off anyone... roll call this week:

Expected for 4pm - 6pm, Sunday 11th July at 'Arsenal Soccer School' pitch, Prakhanong ( http://www.arsenalth...AddressMap.aspx ) :

- damaja

- JonnyF

- Groovetank

- BBBB

- Thehabs

- KCM

- EmanuelSWE

- Richard_smith237

- alyap

- Adam R.

- Roser87

Maybe, but not confirmed:

- Angustan

- John Brazil

- Jai Shankar

- Neutronium

- Vicksajnani

- Bkksteviejai

- vid1

- Tamo

- Beejoir (re-injured again !?)

Can't make it (till) or haven't been/seen/heard from for a while:

- FlaxChris (in UK till ?)

- Beechy (injured ?)

- Sure (?)

- MegaRanter

- Luang (?)

Hi guys,

I will definitely be there tonight. Apologies for recent absencies but work has been nuts and i've had this shitty cold that seems to be doing the rounds.

See you just before 4.

[vid1]

I'll be there too.