Alicia's newsletter's first words: CONGRATULATIONS TO BIG BROTHER...

CONGRATULATIONS TO BIG BROTHER FOR WINNING THE 13TH ANNUAL 2011 SHANGHAI
TOURNAMENT BY BEATING TEAM PHILIPPINES 15-10! CONGRATULATIONS ALSO TO
LAUREN "BARBIE" REED FOR WINNING MYTHICAL 7 AND TO TAO FOR WINNING MALE MVP!

***Pick-Up**
*
The usual: Wednesday 8-10pm on outdoor astro turf fields at ZhiChunLu.
Directions: Take subway line 10 / 13 to ZhiChunLu, exit from G1 and the fields will be about 100 meters to the right past the chuanr stands.
每周三晚上8-10点在室外知春路玩pick-up. 知春路地铁站出口G1然后走路大概100米

For June, our pick-up fees are:
Single session: RMB35
Four sessions: RMB120 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to July)
Five sessions: RMB135 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to July)
6月的收费:
单次:35元
四次: 120元(不能在七月用)
五次: 135元(不能在七月用)

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings***

This week:
- Check out Jim and Tao's Quiz Night at Kro's Nest. 8pm onwards, every Thursday. 35 Xiaoyun Lu with prizes to be won after every round.

Coming soon:
- Summer League! We are looking to start Summer League the last weekend of June. Details will be emailed out later, so stay tuned. Last year we had close to 100 people signed up!

***Tournaments**
*
China:
1) Hong Kong Tournament: Oct 22 - 23

International:
1) Pyongyang Hat Tournament: THAT'S RIGHT! YOU DID READ CORRECTLY! ULTIMATE IN NORTH KOREA! August 25 - 30. Dray from South Korea is organizing this. Check out details on facebook (or at the bottom of this email) http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=143488965716804
2) Singapore Tournament: Sept 17 - 18

***Farewell and Welcome***

If you have any announcements you would like made to the community, email Alicia (aliciasy...@gmail.com) before Sunday of each week so we can include in these weekly updates.

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*Ultimate Frisbee in North Korea. The most interesting sports thing you've ever done.*

The cost will be 890 Euros. This includes flights from and back to Beijing, tourist stuff Saturday and Monday, pizza, all other food that isn't pizza, hotel, fields, entertainment. Visa fee (not optional, 50 Euro) and ticket to the mass games (optional, but would be weird not to go: 80, 100, 150 or 300 Euro options) will be extra. North Korean microbrewed beer will be extra, but cheap. (and good)

The itinerary includes two full days and three nights of touring. The tournament is a one day hat. We leave Beijing early Saturday and return early Tuesday. Participants should be in Beijing by Friday afternoon in order to collect visas get final info at Koryo Tours.

All nationalities except South Korean can participate.

Write an email to pyongyang...@gmail.com if interested in attending and want more info.

If you know you're in, write si...@koryogroup.com and ask for the necessary forms to get it going.

It ain't cheap, but it will be amazing. We're looking to get deposits by June 30th.
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Tentative Itinerary for Ultimate Frisbee Tour*

Thurs 25th Aug Pickup in Beijing - Introduction to "Extreme Pollution Ultimate", dinner at Dong Bei Ren Restaurant (Not included in tour fee)

Fri 26th Aug Briefing/Collect Visas at Koryo Tours office in Beijing

Sat 27th Aug N/A Arrival by Air Koryo flight from Beijing at 14:20, Fountain Park, Mansudae Grand Monument, Kim Il Sung Square, ARIRANG MASS GAMES

Sun 28th Aug Taesongsan Park for Frisbee Tournament, picnic lunch Frisbee tournament, evening trip to Kaeson Youth funfair, dinner at Korean restaurant

Mon 29th Aug Juche Tower, Mansudae Art Studio, Pyongyang Metro (extended ride on the subway), Arch of Triumph, USS Pueblo, Pizza Restaurant Lunch FRISBEE CLINIC AT LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL. Paradise Micro-Brewery, Foreign Languages Bookshop, Farewell dinner at Duck BBQ restaurant, evening Karaoke option.

Tues 30th Aug 09:00 Air Koryo Flight to Beijing. End of tour.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Media coverage for China Nationals

The front page of China Daily's Metro Beijing section.

A half-page spread in Beijing Today.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK:


GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:

The newsletter by Alicia, 5/23:

***Pick-Up**
*
The usual: Wednesday 8-10pm on outdoor astro turf fields at ZhiChunLu. Directions: Take subway line 10 / 13 to ZhiChunLu, exit from G1 and the fields will be about 100 meters to the right past the chuanr stands.
每周三晚上8-10点在室外知春路玩pick-up. 知春路地铁站出口G1然后走路大概100米

For May, our pick-up fees are:
Single session: RMB35
Four sessions: RMB120 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to June)
5月的收费:
单次:35元
四次: 120元(不能在六月用)

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings**
*
This week:
- China Nationals 2011 was a huge success (largest tournament by number of participants)! Thanks to everyone who participated and everyone who helped out! There'll be a post tournament word from Tournament Director Tao soon.
- Come out to Jim and Tao's quiz on Thursday night, 8pm at Kro's Nest. 35 Xiao Yun Lu.

***Tournaments**
*
China:
1) Next up on the China Tournament Calendar: Shanghai Open: June 11 - 12. Email Mike Shyu at michaelms...@gmail.com if interested to play with Big Brother.

***Farewell and Welcome***

Welcome to Alex Burch.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Cuandixia

Picture by Kevin Reitz

Kevin wrote about it here, and I wrote about it here. Cuandixia: where everyone's a Han. A lovely hamlet. Yes indeed.

By the way, YJ drives. In Beijing. I know.

PICTURES OF THE WEEK:


Picture by Kevin Reitz

GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:

Alicia, with the newsletter:

***Pick-Up***

The usual: Wednesday 8-10pm on outdoor astro turf fields at ZhiChunLu. Directions: Take subway line 10 / 13 to ZhiChunLu, exit from G1 and the fields will be about 100 meters to the right past the chuanr stands.
每周三晚上8-10点在室外知春路玩pick-up. 知春路地铁站出口G1.

For May, our pick-up fees are:
Single session: RMB35
Four sessions: RMB120 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to June)
四月的收费:
单次:35元
四次: 120元(不能在六月用)

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings***

This week:
- Vote for Jim and Tao's Quiz Night at Kro's Nest for The Beijinger Bar and Club Awards! http://www.thebeijinger.com/2011BarAndClubAwards/. Quiz night is every Thursday from 8pm onwards, Kro's Nest, 35 XiaoYunLu. There are prizes after every round!

Others:
- We are looking for sponsors for China Nationals. If you have any leads or hookups, email Alicia at aliciasy...@gmail.com

***Tournaments***

China:
1) China Nationals 2011: May 21 - 22 in Beijing. This is the largest annual gathering of Chinese disc players in one tournament. Early registration is due Friday May 6. RMB300 per Foreigner person for early registration fee. Contact Mike Shyu at michaelms...@gmail.com if you're looking to play with Big Brother. Details at www.zhongguofeipan.com
2) Shanghai Open: June 11 - 12. Save the date. Email Mike Shyu if interested to play with Big Brother. Of the tournaments in China, this tournament attracts the most international teams.

International:
1) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

***Farewell and Welcome***
**
- Welcome to Justin Sides!
**
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**For more about happenings around China, check
http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.**

WEEK IN REVIEW: Tianjin Open forthcoming

Disc designs for China Nationals are IN! Wait till you see em...

A reminder also that the Tianjin tournament is this weekend. Big Brother is sending split squads and looking to defend both its titles: on-field and party.

PICTURES OF THE WEEK:




Jim will be going to Italy with Nina for three weeks, so Tao will take over for the time being, with guest hosts possibly...

GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:
April 11 newsletter by Alicia:

***Pick-Up***
Each Wednesday 8-10pm, we will be playing pick-up on outdoor astro turf fields at ZhiChunLu. Directions to the field: Take subway line 10 / 13 to ZhiChunLu, take exit G1 and the fields will be about 100m to the right past the chuanr stands.
每周三晚上8-10点,我们在室外(知春路)玩pick-up. 知春路地铁站出口G1.

For April, our pick-up fees are:
Single session: RMB35
Four sessions: RMB120 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to May)
四月的收费:
单次:35元
四次: 120元(不能在五月用)

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings**
*
This week:

- Tianjin Tournament April 16 - 17. Big Brother, Bang and some players from Hangtime will be joining!

***Farewell and Welcome***

***Tournaments***
China:
1) Tianjin Open: April 16 - 17. Big Brother is sending one, maybe two teams. Email Jim at jameskirchh...@gmail.com or Gareth at gmarshall...@gmail.com or Mike at michaelms...@gmail.com if interested to go.
2) Nanjing Open: April 23 - 24. Big Brother is sending a team, email Mike at michaelms...@gmail.com if interested to go.
3) China Nationals 2011: May 21 - 22 in Beijing. This is the largest annual gathering of Chinese disc players in one tournament. This year we anticipate that it'll be bigger and better than before! Stay tuned for details on how to register and play!
4) Shanghai Open: June 11 - 12

International:
1) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011.
They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodiesel...@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.
2) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24. If you're planning on going and need a team, email jejutournam...@gmail.com. Check out details (need VPN) here:
http://www.facebook.com/l/03dbd47Pn0g94Ttt5tznt98QIUw/koreaultimate.n...
3) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

**For more about happenings around China, check
http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.**

WEEK IN REVIEW: Something's fishy in here

Our last indoor pickup of the year (until winter) is next Wednesday.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK:

Pardon the horrendous pun in the title (picture by Tao)

GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:

The newsletter, by Alicia, 3/21:

***Pick-Up***

Pick-up for the next few weeks will ONLY be on Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Beijing City International School (BCIS).
我们在三月份只有周三有pick-up. 晚上7-9点在乐城国际学校.

Big Brother will be practicing on Saturdays for the next month. If you plan to go to Big Brother practice, be there at 130pm to warm-up and throw. Check email for confirmation on time and location!

For March, our pick-up fees are:
Single session: RMB35
Four sessions: RMB120 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to April)
Five sessions: RMB135 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to April)
三月的收费:
单次:35元
四次: 120元(不能在四月用)
五次: 135元(不能在四月用)

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings***

This week:
- Beijing Ultimate Community Dinner! Saturday 26 March, 7pm onwards.
Location To Be Confirmed, but we're looking either around Andingmen or Jishuitan area. Details will be sent in an email later. For now, email Alicia at aliciasy...@gmail.com if you want to join us.
- Big Brother practice on Saturdays from 130pm - 430pm Be there at 130pm sharp. For details, email Jim at jameskirchh...@gmail.com or Gareth at gmarshall...@gmail.com or Mike at michaelms...@gmail.com
- Jim and Tao host Quiz at Kro's Nest on Thursday, 8pm onwards. Address: 35 Xiao Yun Lu (near San Yuan Qiao). There will be prizes after every round!

***Farewell and Welcome***

Welcome to: JT

***Tournaments***
China:
1) Ningbo Hat: April 9 - 10. For more details, contact Lydia at lydia.shaw...@gmail.com or Cath at dmsm.cather...@gmail.com. Also check out their blog: http://ningboufo.blogbus.com/logs/62129426.html. Shanghai will definitely be sending a party bus over from Shanghai, it will be 200 rmb for bus, 300 rmb for tourney fee, 100-150 rmb for hotel. Contact geoff...@gmail.com if you'd like to join them!
2) Tianjin Open: April 16 - 17
3) Nanjing Open: April 23 - 24
4) China Nationals 2011: May 21 - 22 in Beijing. This is the largest annual gathering of Chinese disc players in one tournament. This year we anticipate that it'll be bigger and better than before!
5) Shanghai Open: June 11 - 12

International:
1) The Boracay Open is set for this April 1st to April 3rd! There will be an Open tourney on the 1st, and a Mixed tournament the 2nd and 3rd. More details to follow; for now just save the date!
2) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011. They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodiesel...@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.
3) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24. If you're planning on going and need a team, email jejutournam...@gmail.com. Check out details (need VPN) here:
http://www.facebook.com/l/03dbd47Pn0g94Ttt5tznt98QIUw/koreaultimate.n...
4) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

**For more about happenings around China, check
http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.**

March 14 Newsletter

Alicia Lui on Google Groups:

***Pick-Up***

Pick-up for the next few weeks will ONLY be on Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Beijing City International School (BCIS).
我们在三月份只有周三有pick-up. 晚上7-9点在乐城国际学校.

Big Brother will be practicing on Saturdays for the next month. If you plan to go to Big Brother practice, be there at 130pm to warm-up and throw. Check email for confirmation on time and location!

For March, our pick-up fees are:
Single session: RMB35
Four sessions: RMB120 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to April)
Five sessions: RMB135 (upfront payment, cannot carry over to April)
三月的收费:
单次:35元
四次: 120元(不能在四月用)
五次: 135元(不能在四月用)

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings***

This week:
- Big Brother practice on Saturdays from 130pm - 430pm Be there at 130pm sharp. For details, email Jim at jameskirchh...@gmail.com or Gareth at gmarshall...@gmail.com or Mike at michaelms...@gmail.com

- Jim and Tao host Quiz at Kro's Nest on Thursday, 8pm onwards. Because it will be St. Patrick's Day, wear green and be prepared to party during *and* after the quiz. Address: 35 Xiao Yun Lu (near San Yuan Qiao). There will be prizes after every round! Last week's prizes included beer, vodka, shots and martinis.

***Farewell and Welcome***

Welcome to 3 new female players! Demi Chao, Ottoline and Jonas.

***Tournaments***
China:
1) Shenzhen: March 19 - 20. For more details on how to register, check out www.szultimate.com
2) Ningbo Hat: April 9 - 10. For more details, contact Lydia at lydia.shaw...@gmail.com or Cath at dmsm.cather...@gmail.com. Also check out their blog: http://ningboufo.blogbus.com/logs/62129426.html
3) Tianjin Open: April 16 - 17
3) Nanjing Open: April 23 - 24
4) China Nationals 2011: May 21 - 22 in Beijing. This is the largest annual gathering of Chinese disc players in one tournament. This year we anticipate that it'll be bigger and better than before!
5) Shanghai Open: June 11 - 12

International:
1) The Boracay Open is set for this April 1st to April 3rd! There will be an Open tourney on the 1st, and a Mixed tournament the 2nd and 3rd. More details to follow; for now just save the date!
2) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011. They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodiesel...@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.
3) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24. If you're planning on going and need a team, email jejutournam...@gmail.com. Check out details (need VPN) here:
http://www.facebook.com/l/03dbd47Pn0g94Ttt5tznt98QIUw/koreaultimate.n...
4) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

**For more about happenings around China, check http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.**

WEEK IN REVIEW: Get on my buzz, asshole

Big Brother meeting tomorrow. The club season's starting up next week...

PICTURE OF THE WEEK:


GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:

Alicia with the newsletter:

***Pick-Up***
There is pick-up on Wednesday Feb 23 at BCIS, 7-9pm and on Saturday Feb 26 at BCIS, 2-4pm.
2月23日7-9点和26日2-4点在乐城国际学校有飞盘.

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings***

*This week:*

- Jim and Tao's Thursday trivia night is on! 8pm onwards at Kro's Nest on 35 Xiao Yun Lu (near San Yuan Qiao). Special drink deal: five bottles of imports for 100 kuai! Teams of up to six, free to play, prizes every round.

- If you missed the Beijing Ultimate 2010 Year-in-Review Slideshow this past Saturday (thanks Tao!), it'll be posted on various online sites this week. Stay tuned for more info.

*Next week:*

- Big Brother will be kicking off practice the first week of March! If you are interested to learn more about Beijing's International club team, contact Jim at jameskirchh...@gmail.com or Gareth at gmarshall...@gmail.comor Mike Shyu at michaelms...@gmail.com

***Farewell and Welcome***

Welcome to Sam Dreiman and Ernest French!

***Tournaments***

*In China:*
1) Shenzhen: March 19 - 20. For more details on how to register, check out www.szultimate.com

2) Ningbo Hat: April 9 - 10

3) Tianjin Open: April 16 - 17

3) Nanjing Open: April 23 - 24

4) China Nationals 2011: likely sometime in May

5) Shanghai Open: June 11 - 12

*International:*

1) Phnom Penh: March 5 - 6

2) The Boracay Open is set for this April 1st to April 3rd! There will be an Open tourney on the 1st, and a Mixed tournament the 2nd and 3rd. More details to follow; for now just save the date!

3) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011. They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodiesel...@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.

4) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24.

5) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

***For more about happenings around China, check
http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.***

WEEK IN REVIEW: Loading up for the season

Big Brother's team meeting will be next Saturday, and in advance of that, we say hello to one Ginny Perry from the Boston area (went to Tufts along with Alex O.). Bring on the Tianjin tournament.

PICTURES OF THE WEEK:


Joy

GOOGLE GROUPS POST OF THE WEEK:

Alicia's Beijing Ultimate Weekly Newsletter (Week of February 7):

*Happy Chinese New Year! Hope everyone's well rested from the holidays and ready for more frisbee in this year of the Rabbit!
*

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***Pick-Up***
We resume pick-up tomorrow, Wednesday Feb 9 at BCIS, 7-9pm.
明天, 2月9日在乐城国际学校再开始玩飞盘.

We will have pick-up on Saturday Feb 12 also, 2-4pm at BCIS.
周六,2月12日2-4点也在乐城国际学校玩.

For February, we will continue our 4 sessions for RMB120 kuai deal! Come out and join us and play!

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

***Events and Happenings***

This week:
- Jim and Tao's Thursday trivia night is on! 8pm onwards at Kro's Nest on 35 Xiao Yun Lu (near San Yuan Qiao). Special drink deal: five bottles of imports for 100 kuai! Teams of up to six, free to play, prizes every round.

Next week:
- Tentative Date for Beijing Slideshow viewing: Saturday Feb 19. Save-the-Date! The slideshow is going to be awesome this year! Check-out the preview here:
http://beijingultimate.blogspot.com/2011/02/beijing-ultimate-2010-sli...
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***Farewell and Welcome***
**

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***Tournaments***

1) Phnom Penh: March 5 - 6
2) Shenzhen: March 19 - 20

3) The Boracay Open is set for this April 1st to April 3rd! There will be an Open tourney on the 1st, and a Mixed tournament the 2nd and 3rd. More details to follow; for now just save the date!

4) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011. They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodiesel...@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.

5) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24.

6) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

For more about happenings around China, check http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.

Weekly Newsletter (Week of Jan 31) / 北京飞盘每周新闻

**Pick-Up**

We resume pick-up on Wednesday Feb 9 at BCIS, 7-9pm.

春节其间没有pick-up, 2月9日在乐城国际学校再开始.

For February, we will continue our 4 sessions for RMB120 kuai deal! Come out and join us and play!

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.


**Events and Happenings**

This week:

- HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!
- Jim and Tao's trivia night is on! First Trivia night for the year of the Rabbit! 8pm onwards at Kro's Nest on 35 Xiao Yun Lu (near San Yuan Qiao). Special drink deal: five bottles of imports for 100 kuai! Teams of up to six, free to play, prizes every round.

Next week: Potentially a Superbowl viewing party! Details TBC.

**Farewell and Welcome**

**Tournaments**

1) Phnom Penh: March 5 - 6

2) Shenzhen: March 19 - 20

3) First annual India Hat Tournament will be hosted by AV Ultimate Feb. 4th-6th. The event will take place in the cozy community of Auroville and the closest airport to fly in to is Chennai, so look to Tiger Airways, Malaysia Airlines, or Indian Air for the lowest international fares. Air Asia also flies to Tiruchirappalli. As well, MakeMyTrip.com or Yatra.com can be used to find the best flight within India. Consult the website (http://www.auroville.org/society/ultimate.htm) for more information and please submit the registration form (on the left side of the website) on or before January 16th so all those interested can be accommodated. And any questions can be directed to AVultimate@scott.ms

4) The Boracay Open is set for this April 1st to April 3rd! There will be an Open tourney on the 1st, and a Mixed tournament the 2nd and 3rd. More details to follow; for now just save the date!

5) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011. They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodieselves@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.

6) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24.

7) Malaysia Open 2011 will be held on May 21, 22 in Kuala Lumpur.

Weekly Newsletter (week of Jan 24) / 北京飞盘每周新闻

Newsletters are written by Alicia

**Pick-Up**

Pick-Up per usual on Wednesday night at BCIS, 7 - 9pm! This is the last pick-up in the Year of the Tiger!

There is NO pick-up on Saturday 29 January. For those of you who have paid RMB150 for 6 sessions in January or RMB120 for 4 sessions, we'll make up for that session (either Wednesday or Saturday) in February.

Pick-up will resume on Wednesday Feb 9 at BCIS, 7-9pm.

For details, visit www.beijingultimate.com.

1月26日是虎年最后一次的飞盘活动, 春节其间没有pick-up, 2月9日在乐城国际学校再开始.

**Events and Happenings**

This week:

The long-waited-for Trivia Night will be starting on Thursday 27 Jan, 8pm onwards! Join Jim and Tao at Kro's Nest on 35 Xiao Yun Lu near San Yuan Qiao. Special drink deal: five bottles of imports for 100 kuai! Teams of up to six, free to play, prizes every round. For more, see http://www.thebeijinger.com/events/2011/Jan/Double-Trouble-PUB-QUIZ-and-BUCKET-NIGHT-at-The-Kros-Nest. China Daily and Global Times reviews of their previous quiz night: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/metro/2011-01/04/content_11790169.htm and http://www.globaltimes.cn/www/english/metro-beijing/lifestyle/health&food/2010-10/584685.html

Next week: Chinese New Year! There will probably be something going on ... stay tuned for celebration details!

**Farewell and Welcome**

Welcome Kristopher Pickett!

**Tournaments**

1) Phnom Penh: March 5 - 6

2) Shenzhen: March 19 - 20

3) First annual India Hat Tournament will be hosted by AV Ultimate Feb. 4th-6th. The event will take place in the cozy community of Auroville and the closest airport to fly in to is Chennai, so look to Tiger Airways, Malaysia Airlines, or Indian Air for the lowest international fares. Air Asia also flies to Tiruchirappalli. As well, MakeMyTrip.com or Yatra.com can be used to find the best flight within India. Consult the website (http://www.auroville.org/society/ultimate.htm) for more information and please submit the registration form (on the left side of the website) on or before January 16th so all those interested can be accommodated. And any questions can be directed to AVultimate@scott.ms

4) The Boracay Open is set for this April 1st to April 3rd! There will be an Open tourney on the 1st, and a Mixed tournament the 2nd and 3rd. More details to follow; for now just save the date!

5) 12th Annual Bali Nusantara Cup is planned for next April 22/23, 2011. They say they have sweet grass fields and you know the beaches are awesome… Check the website (www.ultimateindonesia.com) for details and email elodieselves@hotmail.com with any comments or requests.

6) Jeju Dirty Dozens 2011 will be held on the island April 23/24.

For more about happenings around China, check http://chinaultimate.wordpress.com.

**Beijing Ultimate Blog Update** (updates from Tao)

This newsletter was selected the "Google Groups Post of the Week" in http://beijingultimate.blogspot.com. And last week, a boozy trivia party apparently ended with someone getting blown to bits by a grenade: http://beijingultimate.blogspot.com/2011/01/weekend-roundup-boozy-trivia-party-at.html