• CRICKET
One of the world’s biggest amateur cricket tournaments was another resounding success in April, with teams coming from all over the world and loads of our local lads and lasses taking part. Supporters and those just after a few drinks and a laugh also turned up for the yearly event that never fails in its objectives.
Unfortunately this year none of the amateur Chiang Mai teams made it past the quarter finals in any event. They did however put in a lot of effort, on the field…and in the bar!
Results: Sixes Cup Champions
Winners: Redlands Tigers
Runners-up: Lords Taverners
Bromley Shield:
Winners: Bristol CC
Runners-up: Divine Felons
Sixes Bowl:
Winners: Thai Thevada (young Chiang Mai boys)
Runners-up: Chiang Mai Hot Dogs
Joe Carpenter Plate:
Winners: Drifters
Runners-up: Almar
The Spoon:
Winners: Blythswood
Runners-up: Sa Pa
Sawasdee Junior Cricket Cup (Grade 5):
Winners: Saha Korn 2
Sawasdee Junior Cricket Cup (Grade 6):
Winners: Huay Kaeo
Ladies Challenge Cup:
Winners: Thai Angels
Runners-up: Chiang Mai Chassis (playing due to absence of the Thai Pixies)
• FOOTBALL
Chiang Mai FC
This season has been quite tough for Chiang Mai FC. They scored in the last minute in their 1-1 game against Chantaburi FC in their home game. They lost 0-1 in their away game against Burirum FC. They drew again 1-1 against Air Force United. And their 10 man team lost 1-3 to Chainat. In their last game they were equalised in the last second against Supanburi FC, 1-1. Overtime was over-long and bottles and cans were thrown at the referee, while some supporters of CMFC waited outside the stadium until 10 p.m. to vent spleen, or worse, against the ref. On the 17th of April, the Tigers became a pussy cat in the game against FC Phuket. They deservedly lost 0 – 4. Their position is now 17th of 18.
May Fixtures
1st May
– Rangsit J.W. VS Chiang Mai FC (Away)
7th May
– Chiang Mai FC VS RBac FC
15th May
– Bangkok United VS Chiang Mai FC (Away)
21st May
– Chiang Mai FC VS Songkhla FC
29th May
– PTT Rayong VS Chiang Mai FC (Away)
Kick-off at 6 p.m.
• AKIDO
Chiang Mai University Aikido Club welcomes new members. Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 6.30-8.30 p.m. at the Student Activity Building. For more information and directions contact Dr. Sombat Tapanya at sombat.tapanya@gmail.com or call 081 531 9336
• JUDO
There is judo practice at Chiang Mai University on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 8.30 a.m.to 10.30 a.m. All are welcome.
Contact Nigel 081 926 4210
• SOFTBALL
Weather permitting softball is on every Sunday at the Payap fields. Pick-up games begin at 1:30 p.m. or as soon as they have 16 willing participants. They add to the teams as people arrive up to a maximum of 11 a side. They play on their own field by the entrance to Payap University.
Contact info: hmitsche@yahoo.com or 081 033 8744.