#sims 2 soccer uniforms

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As promised, I have the teen version of the townies I used for my story The Art of Being Seen Part I - Youth. You can download part II here. Not included is teen Vanessa and teen Geoffrey. I have something in the works for them, dw! (Note: I have decided not to share Nancy in any life stage. I am so sorry if that's a let down but she's been adopted into my Briar legacy and that means she's not up for download. <3

Each comes with their school uniform + any outfit they were seen wearing throughout the series. All the other category are generic blank base game outfits.

Their traits are the ones that came with the game!

I use height sliders! Specifically these presets by Luumia.

Term of Use: Free to do as you please but please do not claim as your own! I would absolute loveeeee if you tag me in any posts but it's not required.

Don Lothario - School Uniform + Party Outfit + Soccer Uniform (cleats are from Discover University)

Nina Caliente - School Uniform + Party Outfit + Sleepwear (in everyday category; the robe comes from Spa Day!)

Dina Caliente - School Uniform + Party Outfit + Sleepwear (in everyday category)

Bob Pancakes - School Uniform

Cassandra Goth (from a previous sim dump I've done. She's the same Cassie!) uniform + sleepwear + scarf (no.2) + bag

Please DO let me know if you run into any issues!!

[thesimline]

I’d like to request some sports jerseys with simlish decals. If that’s not possible, I’ll accept simlish t-shirts instead.

Thanks so much for sending through your request! And it was a timely one too considering that the Olympics are currently on the go. I've rounded up a bunch of different sports jerseys - soccer, baseball, hockey, football. I hope you enjoy using them in your game! CC links under the cut.

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1 - Super One Polo V2 by Xiuminuwu

2 - Baseball Male Top by Daddys Prince

3 - AM Swoosh Tee by MMOutfitters

4 - Run This Polo by Xiuminuwu

5 - Urban Homage Jersey BGC by Lustrousims

6 - Sexy Uniform Remake Set V1 by Beto

7 - Homemade Dynamite Shirt by AdrienPastel

8 - Exoplanet Baseball Shirt V2 by Xiuminuwu

9 - SimBA Team Jersey Top V1 by Hazie Sims

10 - Wolf Jersey Teez by SimmieV (TSR)

11 - Jersey by Joliebean

12 - Sims Hockey League Jerseys by Bumby Bumby (TSR)

13 - Talk Saxy Jersey by Xiuminuwu

14 - Young Jersey by Xiuminuwu

15 - Tennis Court Shirt by AdrienPastel

16 - Simlish EA Sports Football Tees by Menaceman44

17 - Berry Sweet Schools Basketball Top by Noodles CC

18 - UK Footie Kit Top by SimmieV (TSR)

With thanks to some amazing creators: @daddysprince @joliebean @mmoutfitters @lustrousims @its-adrienpastel @haziewhims

[zergula]

15 Questions For 15 Mutuals

I finally got tagged in one of these fun things so I decided to do it. Thanks @oasislandingresident I love learning new things about my friends <3 Anyone who would like to do this as well, I officially tag you! Dooooo itttttttttttttttt

Are you named after anyone? My grandfather's sister who died during the Spanish Flu. Yes, I freaked ALL THE WAY OUT when the pandemic started because of that. So far, I have escaped that fate!

When was the last time you cried? I think the better question would be when was the last time I *didn't* cry. Stupid sappy commercials, dumb songs on the radio, etc yep, I'm a big baby!

Do you have any kids? I have 2 adult children AND a granddaughter! I'm old yall and I am just as surprised as you are that I am still here, lol

Do you use sarcasm a lot? Sarcasm is my love language.

What sports do you play/have you played? I trained in ballet from 18 months old until I broke both of my ankles on a skateboard when I was 15 sooo no more ballet or anything really after that. I did play soccer and was a cheerleader for a brief time in my teens (until I got kicked off the squad because I got caught smoking a cigarette in my uniform on school grounds oopsie!).

What’s the first thing you notice about other people? Their sense of humor or their kindness (or lack thereof of both).

Scary movies or happy endings? SCARY MOVIES!!! Horror is my favorite genre, love love love horror movies!

Any special talents? I have a magical talent of never stfu when I should. It's awesome(no it is NOT).

Where were you born? Virginia Beach, VA AND I MISS IT VERY MUCH

What are your hobbies? Sims, reading, painting...typical boring old lady stuff, I guess lol

Do you have any pets? Yes, a siamese terror named Pete and in February I had an all black cat show up at my window meowing for his life. I brought him to the emergency vet and he has fought a severe respiratory infection, gained a bunch of weight back, and is now healthy enough for his dental surgery in June. His name is Huxley, he is only 2 years old, and he is my special boy that the void sent to me exactly when I needed him.

How tall are you? I am 5 ft even exactly. Or as my husband likes to say, 5 feet of evil lol

Fave subject in school? History, definitely! You would think it would be English considering I'm a writer but nope, I am a huge history nerd!

Dream job? You know what, I don't even know. Maybe an art buyer? History professor? Something where I could travel? I really don't have a dream job because eventually all jobs become...a job lol so meh *shrug*

Eye colour? Green eyed monster RaWr

[gosoccerdawgs]

Nelson Scores Championship Clincher

AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Bearden 0 Ravenwood 0 Overtime (5-3)

Friday, May 24 1:30 CT

MURFREESBORO--Junior goalkeeper Logan Nelson had a block and a goal in the penalty kick shootout Friday to go with his 100 minutes of scintillating keeper play to lead Bearden over Ravenwood 0-0 (5-3) and win the school’s sixth AAA State Championship at Richard Siegel Soccer Stadium.

The shootout was necessitated after the two powerhouse teams played to an intense 0-0 deadlock following eighty minutes and two ten-minute overtime periods. The Bearden forwards kept countering the dangerous Raptor offense behind Jack Raulston’s determined, powerful shots and Dillon Sims’ skillful advances into the corners. 

Noah Price once again provided spark in the midfield, as did Wylder Lee up top, not to mention the ice water in their veins as the two unlikely P.K. shooters coolly stepped up and buried their shots in round three and four of the shootout to set up Nelson’s heroics. 

The Bulldog ‘bend but don’t break’ backline stepped up big time. Shawn Spencer was a beast on the outside, and Nic Prins flashed his speed running down the Ravenwood forwards. Shepard McMurray continued his strong inside play, and Cole Stopka always seemed to be in the right spot with his volley clears and headers.

Starters Aidan Ainsworth, Lucas Ford, Ahmed Dkhiri, and Preston Ford were integral in the winning effort, and Jack Tirgrath, Omar Hewezi, and Omar Ardahji provided much-needed relief throughout the hard-fought contest.

But the day belonged to the game MVP Nelson, and the Hollywood ending. Just before the shootout, Coach Ryan Radcliffe told his All-State keeper, “You got us here to the P.K.’s, now go win it for us!”

Said Nelson, “As soon as I got the block, I knew I had to put my shot in the back of the net! This is the best graduation present you could have for these seniors, who deserve it so much!” 

Goals: none.

P.K. Shootout:

Bearden             11111 = 5

Ravenwood     1110x = 3

JACK RAULSTON (made), DILLON SIMS (made), NOAH PRICE (made), WYLDER LEE (made), LOGAN NELSON (made) - Bearden wins shootout 5-3.

Shots/Shots-on-goal: BHS 16/6 RHS 18/10.Corners: BHS 6 RHS 6. Fouls: BHS 7 RHS 14. Offsides: BHS 1 RHS 0. Conditions: grass soccer pitch, cloudy, 72 degrees. Records: BHS 21-3-1 RHS 18-4-2.

Outside the box.........Nelson executed a perfect cartwheel and backflip to celebrate his clinching P.K. goal.........Don’t burn those white jerseys! Bearden won their last four games on their way to the State title wearing those white uniforms with the impossible-to-read numerals.........Woof!

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THIS IS FOR SIMS 2.

4t2 Major League Uniforms This is for AF and AM. It unfortunately has no morphs. My Milkshape is being a bitch. It is categorized as Gym Clothes/Athletic.

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Credits: All EAxis

Morphs added by @simgigglegirl HERE.

AF default replacements and AM default replacements by @soo-bee-well

[thedestinysunknown]

The Sims 2: Meet Chris Marks:

“Meet my newest member in my main house, Chris. Honestly, when I saw her for the first time, she was looking like a boy: soccer uniform and she was also rocking a santa kind of hat, so I assumed it was a boy. When I asked her to change her hairstyle, I was really confused. I though it was a bug in the game. Oh well, she’s an adorable girl, and I decided to give her a pink hairstyle because my sim’s family is really “unique”, so I wanted her to stand out. I’ve decided to adopt a child, because I have no patience for babies/toddlers.”

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Day 4

Day 4  Mwaluvanga 16/04 Sim, Andrea, Jarrad, Mel, Mia, Jude

Again woke up in the morning with the sounds of the stomach going a little crazy, even thought we have been fed very well, rice, potato, pancakes, carb loading with every meal, but this morning was a nice treat, we had donuts but in the shape of a triangle, someone had Jam, smother the inside of that with jam….Jam Donuts!! For breakfast!! Ha ha, was greaaaat!

There is Aust time, then there is Kenyan time, if they say 15 minutes, it is more than hour & half, if they say it is only 15kms up the road, it is at least a minimum 20kms up the road, a team was told the ecclesia was only 400 meters up the road, the team walked minimum 3kms!

We then jumped into a car and took off to the school (Good Samaritan) we visited yesterday, this time we were greeted by the whole school, approx. 40 kids,  singing ‘we welcome you, thank you for coming’, the music was just magical, this school was on holidays, the kids all got into your uniforms & came in for photo day, today we photographed the kids, all in their classes, all reciting or acting for us, acting their usual day in the class, this was gorgeous, the singing, the recital, the  dancing at the end was a true Kenyan experience, the kids kicked a soccer ball around the field, while the last of the photos were taken, the children then sent us on our way with a beautiful song & dance number, came back to the children’s school, where we covered the photos of the kids that came in for the day to have their photo taken with the kids having their photo taken, the kids waiting were to write their letters to their sponsors, I spoke to a young man

He said he was Kenyan by accident, his dad & mum escaped the war over the border, he was born in Kenya, his mother died & his father had to keep running & he believed that he has died, he is one of the orphans in this house that they look after.

We then headed into the opposite direction for the day at Mwaluvanga ecclesia, this was a small ecclesia, filled with 20 or so bro & sisters, there was approx. 30 children, the photos were done of all the sponsor kids, there was a talk done by myself, this was on the vineyard again, a quick question from Bro La, which was answered by Jarrad

Banana seed/plants were handed to over a dozen of the families in this ecclesia, they then would plant, look after & cultivate this plant to gain the fruit from it in a couple of years’ time.

Lunch was served, rice, lamb & tomato liquid drizzled over the top of it, was very tasty, but was very filling, went to munch down on what I was told was  guava, it was in fact a lime, the first bite turned my face inside out, Mia enjoyed the entertainment provided by my expense, was given a freshly chopped coconut, drank the fresh cool milk.

Drove back to the school, went up to visit the children in the home, came back, went to talk to the ladies & Andrew & Simon, Jarrad was asking each person a favourite verse in the bible, they were loving us spending time with them, listening, explaining & just spending time with these gentle souls, made our way back for dinner, enjoyed rice, potato rice combo. Ventured to the kids home for the afternoon meditation from Diane on the the Lord and his ability to heal others that asked to be healed, he said ‘what do you want from me?’, sang a couple of songs/hymns, came back to the room, sat outside with the others, listening to the sounds of the night, time for bed

Another night down…goodnight

2;�

[luizacarvalhocardoso]

21 Situações que representam mais o Brasil do que Futebol e Samba

Sabe aquela história de que o Brasil é o país do futebol e do carnaval? Parece que não é exatamente isso que os usuários do Twitter pensam sobre nossa pátria amada.

Há alguns dias, a série This represent Brazil more than soccer and samba (Isso representa o Brasil mais do que futebol e samba) está tomando a rede social e o resultado é sensacional.

A série de “this represent Brazil more than soccer and samba” é muito Boa, engraçada e política.

— luccayres, o decepcionado

(@llopee_s) May 27, 2019

A gente listou alguns dos tweets que melhor ilustram DE VERDADE o que representa o país. Veja a seguir:

1. O trivial mais amado do Brasil

(Tweet que deu origem à série)

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba. pic.twitter.com/OqzWWs51CX

— Celso Piazzi (@Celso_Piazzi10) May 22, 2019

2. “Vai pra igreja sim, moleque!”

this represents brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/Kki1ps3rjz

— lu schievano de piracicaba (@sattolo21) May 24, 2019

3. Doguinho, raça: Brasil

this represents brazil more than soccer and samba. Se não tem um desse no teu bairro, tu mora no Brasil errado. pic.twitter.com/fQufwi6j3T

— Kaio (@inthermoon) May 25, 2019

4. Pão na chapa com pingado/média/carioca…

this represents brazil more than soccer and samba

tia alice muito ícone pic.twitter.com/g2a4j42TP4

— Gabriel Barros (@gabrielbaalbu) May 25, 2019

5. Se tua vó não tem isso, você não mora no Brasil

this represents brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/8Wl1J2chRT

— hae (@raitosantana) May 25, 2019

6. Devolve nossa TV Globinho, Fátima!

this represents brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/yqeCbnoyJU

— clara (@colorswinds) May 25, 2019

7. O melhor purificador de água do mundo é nosso!

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba. pic.twitter.com/XXIGnPaVFt

— Jean (@uaijean) May 25, 2019

8. Ícones do jornalismo

this represent brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/aLZ4v3OU9A

— netto

(@teafromhim) May 24, 2019

9. O terror de que tem TOC, mas com água e sabão vira a diversão da garotada

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/d63DnhLjWd

— Amanda Audi (@amandafaudi) May 24, 2019

10. Pastel de carne + caldo de cana: a dupla imbatível das feiras

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/lJIHu3oxOb

— Celeste (@flor_do_carmo) May 25, 2019

11. Boteco pé sujo: melhor lugar, melhores pessoas

this represents brazil more than soccer and samba. pic.twitter.com/1mU6xxJdx4

— me arruma 200 conto rapidao (@Ohtowers) May 25, 2019

12. Brasileiro que é brasileiro têm uma coleção disso:

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba. pic.twitter.com/zP9PEJxAQt

— andreͪ (@arctmankeys) May 24, 2019

13. O clássico e atemporal descanso de panela

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba.

Esqueceram da esteirinha de madeira, o descanso de panela mais clássico pic.twitter.com/phhZf0ZevR

— Novaiorkini e verdadeira fã para muitos (@AmabileMone) May 25, 2019

14. Carreta Furacão

This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba

e não tem como negar pic.twitter.com/9OwUvcpChM

— 𝕲𝖊𝖞𝖓𝖓𝖆 (@APretxxxx) May 26, 2019

15. Carreta Furacão ft. Motoboy

THIS represents Brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/kRqKADEy4k

— klebinho dos teclãdos (@kaliel) May 26, 2019

16. A NASA perde muito ao não estudar o jeitinho brasileiro

this represents Brazil more than soccer and samba: pic.twitter.com/ZgoFn47XVR

— tommy shelby (@kelifrois) May 27, 2019

17. Tão brasileiro que parece até uniforme de escola

this represents Brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/x5nWnSHCcs

— S

(@sensejdrew) May 27, 2019

18. O copo pode até ser americano, mas é patrimônio cultural brasileiro

Uaii.. O copo é americano, mas representa o Brasil.. (This represents Brazil more than soccer and samba) pic.twitter.com/9ZwDn7hIYO

— Meu nome é Marcos (@eumarrcos) May 25, 2019

19. Aquele kit festinha infantil

this represent Brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/xZqWpCiGCh

— la reina del sur (@impossiblerob) May 26, 2019

20. Humor e senso de realidade andam juntos…

this represent brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/2pB03WZCOY

— Irmã do Jorel (@K_rinaVieira) May 25, 2019

21. …mas nem sempre

This represents brazil more than soccer and samba pic.twitter.com/tAbvZqaKS7

— queria ser professor de zumba (@muitohumilde) May 26, 2019

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A virtual tournament — Simulations fill the void with sports on hold

Sam Adams, a sports anchor at SWX in Spokane, Washington, was just as disappointed as his viewers that the NCAA tournament was canceled.

He understood, of course. But Eastern Washington, which went 23-8 in nearby Cheney, had a strong chance of making its third tournament in school history. And Gonzaga, of course, was 31-2 and set to be a No. 1 seed.

Adams had airtime to fill, but mostly he had a curiosity for what might’ve been. So he turned to Wolverine Studios, makers of PC sports simulation games, for help. Gary Gorski, the company’s founder and lead developer, made a custom bracket for SWX in Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 20, allowing Adams to simulate the games and get realistic outcomes.

“I wanted realism,” Adams said. “But selfishly, I wanted to run highlights.”

This time, he turned to his 14-year-old son, Grant. Father and son used a modified version of NBA 2K on his PS4, downloading custom teams in college uniforms, and played the games on the courts where the NCAA tournament sites would have been. Grant would play and Sam would cut highlights to match the results the simulation provided. He would voice them on the newscast, just like he was recapping a real game.

“When we actually ran the highlights, it was like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders,” he said. “Like, sports again!”

Without live sports, sports simulations are uniquely placed to keep fans occupied.

Today is one of the best days of the year. The first rounds of the NCAA Tournament are filled with surprises and thrilling finishes. Brackets busted, dreams made true.

TODAY WILL BE NO DIFFERENT! (despite coronavirus’s best efforts)

The #QuaranTourney has begun. (A thread) pic.twitter.com/mXatvjOMJU

— 𝚂𝚊𝚖 𝙰𝚍𝚊𝚖𝚜 𝚂𝚆𝚇 (@SamAdamsTV) March 19, 2020

“It’s a perfect distraction,” said Gorski, of Draft Day Sports, which publishes simulations for pro and college football and baseball, along with golf. “Our games are so deep that you can sit there for a couple of hours. It’s a great time to get lost in sports.”

On Thursday, which would’ve been Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, there were a variety of news outlets using Out of the Park to simulate games.

“We’re all in this together,” said Richard Grisham, chief operating officer for Out of the Park Baseball. “Maybe it’s a little bit of a way to deal with what’s going on. It definitely is for me.”

The one common theme among them is they’re a departure from the “button-mashers,” or the console games with 3D graphics. The dynasty or franchise modes of console games just scratch the service of their older text-based counterparts.

“Sims are more about stats and strategy than they are about winning reflexes,” said Chris Valius, director of GMGames.org, which chronicles and reviews such games. “Sims tap into the curiosity of how teams are constructed and coached.”

The games have become increasingly sophisticated as they’ve aged, focusing on accuracy over graphics or arcade-style gameplay. Paul and Oliver Collyer started Championship Manager, a hugely successful soccer series, in London in 1992. Out of the Park Baseball developer Markus Heinsohn, who was a Major League Baseball fan in Germany, started OOTP 21 years ago. Jim Gindin, who produces some of the genre’s best pro and college football games at Solecismic Software, launched Front Office Football in 1998. Gorski, a college basketball diehard, has produced his for 14 years.

And as analytics have moved from the realm of the geeks into mainstream sports acceptance, so have sims.

“Games like these feel more real than ever,” Valius said, pointing to the watershed moment five years ago when OOTP Baseball secured MLB and Major League Baseball Players Association licenses, allowing real teams and players to be used. “We are seeing this niche gaming area make friends with league offices.”

Count Boston Red Sox owner John Henry among those friends.

“I was amazed by the breadth and depth of it. Shocked, actually,” he wrote to the developers. “I am absolutely fascinated by the historical and fictional options available. You enable someone to navigate through highly specific, adjustable scenarios through seasons — only limited by your imagination.”

Grisham said several MLB scouts have told him that they even use their game as another data point in their evaluation process, because the simulation can show player development.

In-game options are mind-boggling, with the thousands of configuration or customization options.

Solecismic’s college football game The College Years features players from 14,000 public high schools in recruiting. Draft Day Sports’ College Basketball 2020 features 353 real teams. Out of the Park includes all historical major and minor league seasons, including Negro leagues, since 1871.

“Our games are just deeper, and because we don’t have the flashy graphics, we have to put the emphasis on making the AI realistic for a career-type sim,” Gorski said. “You can’t make the same type of trades in our game that you can make in 2K. The AI just won’t let it happen. They don’t have to put the resources into that. Our focus has to be on giving people that realistic experience over a long period of time.”

Communities develop around each title, from the publishers’ own forums, to Reddit, Discord and livestreams, where fans can play together. Seasons or games can be played against an AI opponent or in online leagues with players across the world. Gamers create downloadable custom teams, lineups or leagues and continue to modify them.

“It flatters me that they do it,” Gorski said. “There’s no payment, there’s no money. They love the game so much that they’ll spend the time to do it.”

With an uncertain return for many leagues, simulations help many fill the void. Both Grisham and Gorski said they’ve seen an uptick in engagement, gaining new fans who weren’t repeat buyers.

“I can’t hang with the kids in ‘MLB The Show.’ But I can tinker with the lineup,” Grisham said. “I can do that all day long. It’s the grown-up’s version of a video game instead of Fortnite.”

With college basketball on hold, Adams has recreated the NCAA tournament step by step with Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 20. Courtesy Sam Adams/SWX

In Spokane, Adams shows the highlights on his newscasts corresponding to the same schedule the tournament would’ve been played. Only he (and Grant) know who wins each game. If a game was due to start at 7 p.m., he teases it on the 5 o’clock news and shows it later in the night. The routine is comforting.

“I spend as much time doing this as I did the last 11 years in the tournament covering Gonzaga,” he said. “It’s just a different kind of work.”

And producing the highlights has been a new sports bonding experience.

“I guess,” he said, “it’s the coronavirus’ version of father and son playing catch.”

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The Weekender: Old Kingdom Edition

It's nice to see a weekly update packed with a range of genuinely interesting new releases, sales and updates. It'll set us up well for April as we start getting reviews out - this week has been more news focused as we're in the limbo period between freelance budgets, but hopefully you've appreciated being kept up to date with some of the more notable happenings this week.

We've got a couple of features on the horizon that hopefully will start appearing next week, otherwise it's mainly keeping on top of the review pile.

Meanwhile, in mobile gaming...

Out Now

Holy Potatoes! A Spy Story?! (iOS Universal) (Review)

Headline for this this week is a new entry in the tongue-and-cheek Holy Potatoes! Series, which we reviewed yesterday. This version sees you put in charge of a spy agency, building up your HQ, going on missions and navigating through a central story. For fans of the series it's more of the same, which is fine although we hope to start seeing more innovation in the future. For newcomers this is a respectable espionage-themed management game that's refreshingly silly. Hopefully, we'll see this one cross over to Android.

This War of Mine: Stories - Father's Promise (iOS & Android) 

For some reason PT never covered the original mobile release of This War of Mine, arguably one of the most successful indie titles of this generation. While it's narrative focus isn't quite the kind of thing we look at here, the marriage with tense, survival mechanics as you strive to live through the civil war that's tearing up your city makes for some morbidly compelling gameplay. The Stories spin-off is a stand-alone tale, with a unique story and unique locations, and is a stand-alone release.

R.B.I. Baseball 19 (iOS & Android) - Full Review Incoming

Sports releases are few and far between in the mobile world, so we try to highlight newcomers wherever we can, especially across sports other than Soccer/Football. We'll try and get a full review of this one up and running so true baseball fans can gauge whether or not this is worth their time. The 2019 version of R.B.I. Baseball sports some new features such as a Franchise mode that lets you manage the same team across multiple seasons, and of course the yearly updates to rosters, uniforms etc...

 Egypt: Old Kingdom (iOS) - Full Review Coming Soon!

The sequel to Clarus Victoria's Predynastic Egypt turn-based management/sim game, although this new title is only on iOS for the moment. Released on PC last year, Old Kingdom offers more of the same simulation-like gameplay where you must guide Egyptian society through the "Great Pyramids" era. The mobile version represents starts at '2.0', so it's had a lot of fixes and improvements since launch on top of the new features brought in.

The developers are offering the main game for free, where you can play through the first 50 odd turns, with the full game being locked behind a £4.99 IAP.

Shattered Plane (iOS & Android) - Full Review Coming Soon!

Last but certainly not least, a new turn-based strategy game has come to turn. Shattered Plane pits four players and/or AI opponents against each other in a fast-paced game of conquest. You have armies that you push around the map, and you can either attack your opponents armies or conquer settlements. It describes itself as 'tactical' but there arn't any actual tactical battles - everything auto-resolves. Planning is paramount, and maps are procedurally generated. There are online rankings, as well as local hotseat multiplayer available. 

Updates

Rebel Inc. (iOS & Android) (Review)

Ndemic have released the third major update for their insurgency strategy game, Rebel Inc. Free content includes deserting soldiers and luxury hotel construction, while the Tanks & Caves expansion adds a new maps, a new commander, and tanks! You can unlock the expansion for $1.99 or by playing through the whole game on Brutal. There’s a season pass option now as well.

Don't forget to check out our tips & tricks guide if you're looking for advice - we're in the process of updating it with the new content.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (iOS & Android)

One of Bioware's all-time classics, Knights of the Old Republic, as been a welcome sight on mobile for a while now thanks to Aspyr (the same company that brought Civilization 6 to iPads as well). Being as aged as it is, you don't often see much support for it these days but the mobile devs have been good at pushing out quick-fixes where they've been needed. This week they released a small patch that made some UI & resolution adjustments for iPad and iPhone X devices, as resolving a crash issue on iPad Pro.

Sales

Holy Potatoes! We're in Space?! (iOS Universal) (Review): $2.99 Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! (iOS & Android) (Review): $1.99

In celebration of the release of A Spy Story, above, Daylight have discounted their other Holy Potatoes! games, so if you're interested in checking out the others now's a great opportunity to jump on board.

Wars Across the World (iOS Universal) (Review): $0.99

One of our favourite iOS war games is currently half price for the second time since launching... although considering full price is $2, that's not saying much. WATW's main thing is through the various scenario DLCs available, which are still their usual price. Still, if you're looking to speculate, now is a good a time as any.

Solitairica (iOS & Android) (Review): $1.99

We're getting a lot of roguelike/card game combinations coming out at the moment, but back in 2016 Solitairica set a gold standard for this type of game. You can read Tof's review to find out our full thoughts on this, but if you haven't tried it yet we'd highly recommend you do so while it's going cheap. Note that the game is free-to-download on Android, with IAPs for the full game.

Seen anything else you liked? Played any of the above? Let us know in the comments!

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We Put Bryce Harper And Manny Machado On A Bunch Of Different Teams

We are now less than a week away from almost all pitchers and catchers reporting, and the two biggest free agents on the market — Manny Machado and Bryce Harper — have yet to sign. The rumor mill around them continues to swirl, but we’re tired of not knowing for sure where these two will play this year. So we thought we’d take matters into our own hands, instead of simply waiting around for the latest hot-stove updates.

To that end, we called on our friends at Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP), a strategic simulation game that allows players to put on their general manager hats and run their own teams. We asked them to simulate out the careers of Harper and Machado a bunch of times under scenarios where they sign with a bunch of different teams. Think of it as the multiverse of MLB possibilities that still could play out, depending on where these two superstars end up signing.

It’s important to note that this is all guided by the game’s artificial intelligence, so it’s based on a simulation engine primarily intended for fun gameplay.1 Having said all that, in the true spirit of J. Henry Waugh’s Universal Baseball Association, what if …

… Machado signs with the White Sox?

Frequency: 80 percent of simulations2 Average contract: Eight years for $198 million Six-year team wins: 78.7 per season Six-year WAR: 6.0 per season Best playoff result: Loses divisional series in 2021

Machado is one of the brightest stars in the OOTP universe, with an overall rating of 77 out of 80 (using the traditional 20-80 scouting scale). If he were to sign with the White Sox, one of his most frequently rumored suitors in real life, OOTP sees him having a tremendous individual debut in Chicago, putting together an All-Star season worth 6.5 wins above replacement. But the White Sox would have to wait until 2020 to improve as a team, leaping from 63 wins in 2019 to 92 in 2020, with Machado once again having a strong 5.8-WAR season. Chicago would average 92 wins per season in 2020 and ’21, making the playoffs both years, but they would top out with a tough five-game loss in the American League Division Series in 2021, then drop down to 80 wins in 2022 as Machado’s teammates regress.

He would average 5.7 WAR per season over the next two years, but the Sox would miss the playoffs both seasons, with Machado opting out of his contract to join the New York Mets on a five-year, $197.5 million deal before the 2025 season. (Chicago would be fine without him, making the American League Championship Series in 2025 and 2026.) In New York, Machado’s individual numbers would decline to an average of 4.1 WAR per season, but he would help the 2028 Mets reach the World Series — where, in classic Mets fashion, they would lose to the Astros in seven games. After bouncing to the Nationals and Rockies in the early 2030s, Machado would retire in October 2032 with a JAWS score of 63.4, which should easily earn him a place in the Hall of Fame.

… Machado signs with the Padres?

Frequency: 20 percent of simulations Average contract: Eight years for $212 million Six-year team wins: 83.3 per season Six-year WAR: 5.0 per season Best playoff result: Loses league championship series in 2024

If Machado were to sign with San Diego, OOTP’s AI thinks that he would make about $14 million more over an eight-year contract than he would with the White Sox. But how would his Padres do on the field? In this universe, Machado would have an incredible initial campaign in Southern California, putting up 7.5 WAR and winning the National League’s MVP in 2019. His team, though, would only improve from 66 to 76 wins, good for third place in the NL West, and Machado would later struggle to repeat his amazing debut season. The simulations have him averaging just 4.1 WAR per season in 2020-21, with the Padres winning only 71 games a year. But in 2022, Machado would bounce back with 5.2 WAR, and San Diego would win 95 games, making the divisional series. It’s part of a three-year playoff surge for the Padres, peaking with 100 wins in 2024 — but that team is projected to crash out of the playoffs with a disappointing five-game NLCS loss to the Dodgers.

That offseason, Machado would opt out of his initial contract and sign a five-year, $157.5 million deal with the expansion Memphis Scouts — which are a thing in this universe! — where he would spend the next five seasons playing reasonably well (4.2 WAR per year), but losing so many ballgames would surely give him flashbacks to the horrid 2018 Orioles. The best season of Machado’s final years is forecast to be an out-of-nowhere 4.3-WAR season with the 101-win Cincinnati Reds in 2032, but that team would ultimately lose in the divisional series. In September 2035, Machado would retire from pro baseball as a probable Hall of Famer.

… Machado signs somewhere else?

While OOTP’s AI thinks Chicago and San Diego are the destinations most likely for Machado, it also forced him onto the Phillies, Yankees and Twins for the sake of the full multiverse. The first two outcomes are about a wash individually, with Machado nearing 7 WAR in his best simulated season for each team and producing roughly the same total WAR (33.9 in New York, 32.6 in Philly). He would also stay longer in each city: seven years with the Phillies before opting out to join the Giants and the full eight-year contract span with the Yankees. But in terms of team performance, Machado wouldn’t win a World Series in either Philadelphia or New York, coming closest with a seven-game ALCS loss in 2022 as part of his Yankees timeline. It’s kind of a sad set of outcomes for a pair of teams that you’d think would offer Machado the greatest chance of team success. As for the Twins, they would be very successful with Machado, winning 90.2 games per season in his five years in Minnesota, including a World Series berth in 2021. But he would also opt out of that contract as early as possible, moving on to sign a massive deal with the Giants. Such is the way of Minnesota sports.

Let’s move on to Harper, whose future is more difficult to read than Machado’s. OOTP’s AI predicted that he’d sign with any of four teams — the Giants (64 percent), Cardinals (20 percent), Padres (12 percent) and Dodgers (4 percent) — and that’s not even the full spate of his commonly rumored options. But let’s peer into OOTP’s crystal ball anyway. What if …

… Harper signs with the Giants?

Frequency: 64 percent of simulations Average contract: Seven years for $175 million Six-year team wins: 82.1 per season Six-year WAR: 3.3 per season Best playoff result: No playoffs

The Giants are a weird team that won 73 games last season despite trying to contend, and they do have the need for a corner outfielder like Harper if they want to try it again in 2019. According to OOTP, San Francisco would pay about $15 million to $20 million more over a seven-year deal than Harper’s other potential suitors, and they wouldn’t get much postseason success out of it. They are projected to average 85.5 wins per season over the first four years of Harper’s deal, finishing second in the NL West (and out of the playoffs) each year. They would also get classic inconsistent Bryce: 5.7 WAR in Year 1, followed by 2.2 and 2.9 WAR (both seasons riddled with injuries), then 4.4, and then 0.6 in a terrible 2023 season during which Harper would hit .209, with the Giants crashing to 74 wins.

After six up-and-down seasons by the Bay, Harper would sign a four-year, $116.8 million deal with the Brewers. He is projected for a strong season on a playoff-bound Milwaukee team in 2025 but then just 2.1 WAR per year over the next two seasons before opting out early yet again to join … yes, the Yankees. During his inevitable run in pinstripes, Harper would boast an .821 OPS as his Yanks make (and lose) the ALCS in 2028, but he would put up negative WAR over the next two seasons. He would retire at age 38 after being released by New York (and briefly rejoining the Giants). Harper’s final JAWS score of 49.9 would put him right on the edge of the Hall of Fame relative to other right fielders.

… Harper signs with the Cardinals?

Frequency: 20 percent of simulations Average contract: Seven years for $151 million Six-year team wins: 87.2 per season Six-year WAR: 4.9 per season Best playoff result: Loses World Series in 2027 and 2030

This is one of the most successful universes either star free agent had in our OOTP simulations. In this world, the Cardinals would grab Harper for the bargain-bin price of $151 million, and he would stay with them for a total of 12 seasons thanks to another midcareer contract extension. St. Louis would be mostly competitive throughout Harper’s dozen seasons there, averaging 87 wins per year and making the playoffs nine times, including two pennant-winning runs. Harper is projected for 53.4 total WAR in a Cardinals uniform (which would actually rank him just below Ozzie Smith for fifth on the franchise’s all-time leaderboard), winning the 2023 NL MVP with a 1.033 OPS and 7.4 WAR. In Harper’s final season as a Cardinal at age 37, OOTP sees St. Louis losing the 2030 World Series to (Machado’s?) White Sox in a heartbreaking seventh game.

After leaving St. Louis, Harper would sign a three-year, $62 million deal with the Mets, but a fractured knee would cost him 88 games in his first New York season, and he wouldn’t be the same player afterward, averaging just 1.1 WAR/year in 2032-33. Following an ineffective 51-game stint with the Giants in 2034, Harper would retire as a surefire Hall of Famer with a JAWS score of 69.2.

… Harper signs somewhere else?

Harper has been linked to so many teams, it’s tough to keep track sometimes. So we asked OOTP to look at the other teams its own AI saw Harper signing with (the Padres and Dodgers), plus the Phillies, White Sox and Harper’s erstwhile team, the Nationals. Of those, the Dodgers easily offer the greatest amount of team glory — in fact, they would basically become a dynasty with Bryce on board, winning the 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024 World Series and losing it in 2025 (as Harper would put up 44.3 WAR during seven seasons in L.A.).3 Individually, Harper would finish with 98.3 WAR in that universe, edging out his 93.2 WAR in the Cardinals simulation for the best of the options we looked at. The rest offer varying degrees of lesser success from both a team and personal perspective, with the Phillies, Nats and Padres projected to make the playoffs a few times on Harper’s first contract (he would re-up with the Padres and Nationals for the long-term in those simulations) and Harper accumulating just shy of 80 career WAR in each universe.

So where should each star sign? If these OOTP simulations are any indication, it looks like Harper and the Cardinals would be best off with him playing right field in St. Louis, and Machado should lean toward manning the hot corner for the Padres. But those are but two options in the multiverse of possible outcomes. The only thing that we are 100 percent certain about is that at least one of these teams should sign these guys now. Stars like Machado and Harper shouldn’t still be going into spring training without a deal in place — for their own sake and for the sake of fan bases whose teams can use them to compete this season.

Special thanks to Richard Grisham and Out of the Park Developments for their help with this story.

from News About Sports https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/we-put-bryce-harper-and-manny-machado-on-a-bunch-of-different-teams/

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82 iPhone Sports Games That Will Get You Hooked

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82 iPhone Sports Games That Will Get You Hooked

Having a few iPhone sports games installed will surely help you make time pass faster when commuting or waiting for something.

According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics of the United States, Americans are spending a minimum of 5 hours daily engaging sport activities.

The top iPhone sports games that you will find in our list are having awesome graphics and simple controls.

This makes it easier for you to take your tablet or phone and get hooked by a great game.

If you’re into rough sports or you prefer to manage tactics and teams, there is surely something that you can find in our list of mobile sports games for your iOS device.

NBA 2K17

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, but you’re just as likely to find first-rate hoops action on your iPhone with NBA 2K17. Slick graphics, a variety of game modes, and full court gameplay continue the record set by the series, with expanded gameplay features and physical controller support included in the latest release.

Highlights include a deeper MyCareer mode with a new Off Day Simulator, as well as an expanded EuroLeague feature, alternate team uniforms, and historic players. All of this comes on top of the already excellent package of Season, MyCareer, and Blacktop mode play, making this a premium sports game well worth its asking price.

Madden NFL Mobile

An interesting mix of hardcore sim and free-to-play fun, Madden NFL Mobile combines the franchise’s hard-nosed American football action and tactical play with a digital trading-card system. The game features slick graphics, as well as technical gameplay that rewards smart playbook choices and sound tactics in the field.

Madden NFL Mobile also offers League and Season modes, live events and challenges to spice things up, as well as a marketplace and auction house for purchasing booster packs or extra players to upgrade your team.

Football Heroes Pro 2017

Whereas Madden NFL Mobile goes for a mix of arcade and simulation gameplay, Football Heroes Pro 2017 is a full-on arcade experience that draws inspiration from Tecmo Bowl and NBA Jam. Simple arcade controls, super moves and a cartoony art style keep things light and fun, with multiplayer support over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that lets you battle it out with friends.

Like many free-to-play sports games, it’s driven by a collectible card mechanic, with players spending in-game points or real cash in order to purchase booster packs of players.

NBA Jam

NBA Jam is a 2-on-2 basketball arcade classic, and the modern mobile remake stays true to the original’s wacky aesthetic and arcade gameplay, while also offering modern features like online multiplayer.

Players can dive straight into the action with the Play Now mode or unlock hidden players and cheats in the single player campaign. Local multiplayer allows you to go head to head versus a friend via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

MLB Perfect Inning

While Gamevil’s earlier Baseball Superstars games featured an anime-RPG aesthetic, the licensed MLB Perfect Inning offers more realistic sports sim gameplay along with its free-to-play card-collecting system.

Perfect Inning’s numerous game modes include a full-on AI-controlled simulation, an offense-only mode, and a mode that has you take full control of your team’s pitching and batting. As players progress, they earn points that can be spent to buy new players or upgrade their existing lineup (all of which also can be done with real cash).

While Perfect Inning delivers a compressed baseball game experience, MLB Home Run Derby 2016 goes for a more full-on arcade experience, challenging players to hit as many home runs as they can in a given amount of time.

Players earn points for both the number of home runs hit, distance those homers travel and targeted skillshots, with end-of-match rewards allowing you to sign up new players, buy improved equipment or grab temporary boosts for in-game performance.

Arcade mode has you battling for points, while single player and multiplayer derby modes will let you battle it out against the AI or other human players in head to head bracket battles. MLB updates the game every season to reflect the venue for that year’s All Star Game.

Real Boxing 2: Rocky

Put up your dukes in Real Boxing 2: Rocky. Players can take on the role of Rocky Balboa and relive the movies by fighting it out against iconic adversaries like Apollo Creed and Ivan Drago to become world champion.

Alternatively, you can chart your own course by creating a custom boxer and engaging in the game’s career mode, where you can challenge a variety of opponents as well as time-limited bosses, or engage in PVP matches against other players.

Virtua Tennis Challenge

Sega’s Virtua Tennis Challenge brings the venerable sports franchise to mobile devices, letting players choose from 50 fictional players in their quest to become the world’s No. 1 tennis player. Players can utilize either gesture controls or a more traditional virtual gamepad as they cut loose with lobs, slices, drop shots and more.

The SPT World Tour mode challenges you to advance to the top by competing in new tournaments daily. Exhibition matches allow you to cut loose with quick matches, and you can challenge your friends to a multiplayer match over Bluetooth.

Table Tennis Touch

Table Tennis Touch takes the high-intensity game of ping pong and translates it adroitly into a mobile-friendly form. Players take control of the paddles with swipes, engaging in high-speed rallies against a variety of opponents.

Players can engage in a Career mode, have at it in Quick Play games or unlock a variety of challenging minigames in Arcade mode. Table Tennis Touch looks and plays great, and the addition of a multiplayer mode lets you play against friends in local and online matches.

FIFA Mobile

FIFA Mobile is the latest of Electronic Arts’ annual football games, delivering slick soccer action straight into your smartphone; it’s also one of the 10 best iOS games of 2016 according to Apple’s App Store rankings.

In addition to the Ultimate Team management mode, FIFA Mobile also includes a variety of short game modes, such as Attack Mode that puts you in command of an aggressive play against the other team’s goal, as well as a continuously updated roster of Live Events games themed around the latest matches and events. In addition, FIFA Mobile now includes social play Leagues, with players grouping up and joining forces in inter-league competitions.

Matt Duchene’s Hockey Classic

Take to the ice with Matt Duchene’s Hockey Classic, the latest in Distinctive Wireless’s mobile series, which adds new game modes and expanded team rosters to the mix. Players can jump in for some instant action with Face-Off games, while Playoff and Winter Games modes have a more tournament style going for them.

A grueling new Hockey Giants mode has teams racing to 5 points, and the Outdoor Series and Live Games add new ways to play for an already solid mobile hockey game.

Football Manager 2017 Touch

For a more strategic view of “the beautiful game”, check out Sega’s long-running Football Manager series, a game that puts you in the manager’s chair of your favorite football clubs.

A fantastically detailed sports simulator that prizes accuracy over flashiness, Football Manager dry, menu-driven interface and gameplay isn’t exactly spectacular, but for a stat junkie that loves all the nitty-gritty details of transfers, lineups and tactics, it’s a dream come true.

More iterative than revolutionary, the 2017 edition features new game modes such as a Fantasy Draft, Online Versus, and Online Career modes. The Touch edition is designed for higher end tablets like the newest iPads, while Football Manager Mobile is designed to work on smartphones.

True Skate

Take to the skate park with True Skate, a mobile skating game that has you swiping, flicking and dragging on the touch screen to pull off crazy skateboard tricks.

Rather than engaging you in missions or competitions, True Skate is more of a skateboarding sandbox, allowing you to play around in the game’s virtual skate park and score points based on the difficulty of your tricks. In-app purchases provide additional content, such as more skate parks and board customization options.

King of the Course Golf

Electronic Arts’ King of the Course Golf is decidedly less of a hardcore golf sim than the Tiger Woods series. The game instead aims for a more arcadelike feel, with game modes for conventional stroke play or trick shots such as hitting bulls eyes or skipping your shot across the water.

The quick-play challenges might be on the fantastical side, but the game does offer famous real-world courses, such as TPC Sawgrass, Pinehurst No. 2 and Banff Springs

Super Stickman Golf 3

And now for something completely different. Super Stickman Golf 3 throws simulation totally out the window in exchange for absolutely wacky, side-scrolling physics-puzzle gameplay.

Featuring 20 dynamic courses, hundreds of holes and a wide variety of hazards and terrain types such as magnets, moving obstacles and sticky terrain, Super Stickman Golf is definitely not your daddy’s golf sim.

Players can unlock a variety of player avatars, ball trail effects, and dozens of hats with a variety of game traits, and can participate in online multiplayer when they’ve grown tired of the single player challenges.

New Star Soccer

If you’ve never really gotten along with classic footy games on mobile, New Star Soccer shows that there’s another way. This is a proper native mobile football game, and it’s brilliant.

Punch Club

Train your MMA fighter into a formidable fighting machine whilst simultaneously taking care of his life outside of the ring. It’s basically a Rocky simulator, which is fine by us.

Skiing Yeti Mountain

This deeply daft casual game somehow nails the rhythm and momentum of downhill skiing with a simple touch and swipe control system.

Penny Time

There are more faithful skateboarding sims on iOS, but Penny Time focuses on simply being fun. It does so by creating a slick, stunt-filled autorunner with a distinctive art style.

Touchgrind Skate 2

This one takes a rather literal stance regarding controlling a sports game with your fingers. The board appears on the screen and your fingers become tiny legs, enabling you to perform gnarly and rad tricks, man! Irksome lingo aside, this is a fantastic title that’s initially demanding but hugely rewarding once mastered.

You can also upload videos of your best moves and show off to your friends, and there’s fortunately no way you can skin your knees, unless you trip over while obsessively performing ollies, powerslides and heelflips while walking down the street.

Magnetic Billiards

If you’re the kind of person who gets off on using cushions to pot the odd ball in pool, you’ll love Magnetic Billiards. A sort-of physics puzzler take on the popular pub game, it dispenses with pockets entirely — you instead clear the table by building clusters of connected balls that then vanish.

Emptying a table’s the easy part, though — the real skill is in figuring out insanely complex trick shots to get to that point, ‘buzzing’ balls of different colours, and creating a pleasing magnetic shape before it vanishes into the ether. For free, you get 20 tables; £1.49 nets you a ‘skeleton’ key that unlocks the rest of the game.

World Tour Golf

With EA having deserted ‘proper’ golf games on mobile for the arcadey nonsense of King of the Course, WGT thwacks a ball and gets a realism hole-in-one. This really is a quite astonishing game, from the delicate controls through to the eye-popping photo-realistic courses you play on.

A word of warning: it also takes no prisoners. There’s no nonchalantly spinning a ball in mid-air when you fluff a shot. Here, you’ll end up in the bunker, then overshoot the green, before multiple putts leave you embarrassingly over par. But put in the practice and you’ll be a virtual golfing superstar before long.

R.B.I. Baseball 17

If you love the realistic simulation sports games that exist on all the major consoles, you’ll love R.B.I Baseball 17.

This massive game (a download size of 2.55 GB) allows you to play the full 162-game 2017 MLB season as your favorite team! Through free updates, you can keep up with all the roster changes throughout the season, so you never skip a beat!

With three difficulty levels to choose from, you’ll be able to enjoy the experience of real baseball regardless of your skill level. Can you take your team in the postseason?

When it comes to realistic sports simulations in iOS, R.B.I Baseball 17 is a home run.

Snowboard Party 2

Snowboard Party 2 is a surprisingly exciting snowboarding game that has a lot of depth. With five game modes, 50 unique tricks to perform, and 16 playable characters, there are a lot of reasons to keep playing.

Despite being a slightly older game, Snowboard Party 2’s graphics are still pretty impressive, and the game hasn’t been abandoned by the developer. The newest version updated about a month ago.

Snowboard Party 2 is the closest thing you will be able to get to those classic SSX Snowboard games you used to play on your favorite console.

Fishing Kings Free+

Dream of hitting the open water and reeling in a big one? Fishing Kings Free+ is an oldie, but a goodie!

Sail around the world to catch the rarest and biggest fish around! You’ll need gain experience, make money, and collect new gear to become a true master angler.

Despite being an older game, the graphics are still pretty impressive, and the gameplay is really fun and challenging, making it great to play for a couple of minutes or a couple of hours!

8 Ball Pool

Another classic game that is still going strong, 8 Ball Pool is a fantastic pick-up-and-play billiards game!

With several different tables and locations to choose from, you can face off against AI opponents on three different difficulties in the practice arena!

Do you think you have what it takes to be the best pool shark in the world? Take on people from all over the world and show them who’s boss!

Whether you want to spend minutes or hours playing pool, 8 Ball Pool has a super active community; you’ll never have trouble finding someone to play with!

Flick Champions

Like a lot of sports? This game has eight variations of sports, from soccer to bowling.

The games resemble table versions, rather than realistic sport versions. However, they’re still more involved than something like foosball or air hockey. The games feature tournaments and various unlockables, and have same-device multiplayer in the universal iPad version.

Flick Soccer

Soccer is most fun when the player can score goals (sorry, 0-0 matches will never be exciting).

This game is all about the set pieces, and trying to sneak balls past the goalie. The flick mechanic is very easy to use, and makes the game much more fun to play than the average soccer match.

Dream League Soccer 2016

Everyone loves soccer and there’s no doubt about it. Dream League Soccer 2016 is a full featured game with amazing graphics. The game lets you create a team of real FIFPro players, build your own stadiums, and take your team online to get acknowledged.

It’s almost like playing in real; the only difference is that your fingers will work instead of your legs. The game is free to play, but it does have optional coin purchase, in case you wish to.

Snowboarding the Fourth Phase

Snowboarding isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, as it required physical fitness as well as professional training. But if you still wish to have the feel of Snowboarding, you can try Snowboarding The Fourth Phase game for iPhone and iPad.

It has high-resolution graphics that will simply leave you stunned. With power packed levels and features, the adrenaline rush will stay on the peak. It’s completely free to play, but there are optional coin purchases to progress speedily.

Flick Rugby 16

Rugby required extreme fitness to withstand the blows given by opponents. But if you don’t want your bones to break, better play the game on your iPhone or iPad. Flick Rugby 16 is a free to play game with optional in-app purchases.

Apart from that, the game offers a selection of world’s best rugby nations, stunning HD graphics, and much more. It is surely a great game, if you are a fan of rugby.

Golf Star

Golf is considered as a game of rich people and to some extent it is true, not everyone can play golf at the golf court. That’s the reason why we listed Golf Star in this list. The game has stunning next to real graphics.

The terrain, players, and entire gameplay have been detailed with perfection to deliver a golf experience like never before. Like all other games that we have listed, this one is also free but with optional in-app purchases. So far, this is one of the best sports games for iPhone and iPad.

World Cricket Championship 2

Cricket season is on and ICC T20 World Cup is on its way, then why not have some fun with the same on your iPhone / iPad as well? World Cricket Championship 2 is one hell of a game with almost everything that the game of Cricket has to offer.

You can play more than 45+ different shots, select the stadium, build your team, and much more. It is undoubtedly one of the best sports games you can ever play on your iPhone or iPad.

Snooker World

Snooker is one of my favorite sports and so is this game. Snooker World presents you with many different game modes that include one-on-one, multiplayer, and arena. The game also offers a training course, if it’s your first time.

There’s a wide range of selection available for cues and tables to suit your gaming style. Apart from that, you can also chat with players by text or by voice. So get yourself ready to lead the charts worldwide. Did I say the game is totally free?

EA Sports UFC

One of the fastest growing sports is UFC. Now you can virtually get involved without getting hurt. Pick your fighter and begin training. Along with the standard dodging and hitting, each fighter has special skills that will be improved the longer you fight. Use small hits until you a fill up a meter where you can take someone down.

Get your opponent on the floor until you can put them in a submission hold and eventually win the match. One of the most exciting features is the live events. Play along during an actual match to earn rewards. The graphics on this game are intensely realistic, you can even see sweat and blood. It is the best way to enter the octagon and get up close and personal with the action.

Jam City Basketball

This is an arcade-like version of a basketball game. It isn’t affiliated with the NBA so there aren’t actual players or teams but that doesn’t make it any less fun. Play as a guy who just loves basketball and learn how to run and shoot in a gym. Once you’re ready to play against others, you have a few options.

You can play in Arcade mode, which is a two v. two game against the computer. You can also play a Shootout against someone random or a friend. Wait for the app to find your opponent and shoot until the balls are gone. Graphics are cartoony, but gameplay is fun and silly.

Super Rocketball:ChampionLeague Online Multiplayer

Soccer and car-racing are two separate yet equally fun sports to try. If you are interested in both, then this hybrid treat might just delight you! Featuring sports cars in outrageously fun games of soccer, now you can enjoy racing, dribbling, and scoring goals at the same time. Team up with the world’s best players to get more fun experiences!

Control your car throughout the field by tapping on the buttons for directions, and the buttons for accelerating, boosting, and jumping.

32 Secs

Take a break from the real world and speed race to the future on your bike. This racing game’s objective is to overtake every other glitzy vehicle to reach the next checkpoint gate within 32 seconds. Collect coins along the way, and run through speed boosters to accelerate.

Avoid colliding with other moving vehicles, and use the coins you collect to upgrade your vehicle’s power, brakes, handling, structure and even model!

Tap to dive and follow the arrows’ directions to perform the right poses! The goal of the game is to fill up the bar with as many points as you can until you reach the target. There is a time limit for each move, so make sure you tap and swipe as fast as you can. Collect coins while you dive by clicking on them before they disappear!

Keep an eye on the bar on the upper left; once it is full, you can use your special skills by touching the screen with two fingers

Crazy Freekick

Prepare for a free kick soccer game that is capable of delivering lots of laughs! The early levels will help you pick up the game mechanics － simply drag to aim, and then release to kick the ball into the goal. However, things begin too get crazy as you pass each challenge across the 16 stages. It seems that the opposing team will do anything to keep you from scoring, from riding on bicycles to breaking the fourth wall!

Stickman Surfer

Life is a beach, so it’s time to get surfing! Grab your board, hop on that jetski, and rev up your … motorcycle?! Enter this stickman game which takes water sports to a new surreality. Ride the tide as you dodge various obstacles which come your way from every angle. Snapping sharks, ragged rocks, and bothering birds will try their hardest to have you feeling on the soggy side.

Tap the screen to move your player up, and perform daring jumps over ferocious waves as you automatically scroll to the right in this 2D paradise.

Zombie Olé

Yara had dreams to become the best soccer player ever — that is until zombies infested the majority of the world. Instead of giving up, she uses the situation to leave an epic soccer legacy for the rest of the survivors to see. Asking her brother to film from a tall tower nearby, she pummels zombies relentlessly with her weapon of choice: her soccer ball.

Help Yara achieve her sought after dreams. Swipe both left and right to hastily move around. Bolt between zombies until they collide for a perfect “Ole.”

Golf Zero

To describe this golf game as crazy would be an understatement. Not only will you need to get the ball to the hole but you will also need to overcome various obstacles and jump on platforms, all of which will definitely test your reflexes and patience.

Slide forward or backward using the arrows on the left. Jump using the arrow up on the right and make an accurate swing using the club button.

Summer Sports: Volleyball

Is volleyball the sport you consider yourself the most skilled? Is beach volleyball your primary choice for leisure, recreation, or for refining your own set of skills? If so, this portable platform for active volleyball tournaments might work well for you! Capable of bringing together individuals passionate about the sport, you can easily create your own matches and share them with other people.

Learn what it takes to create the perfect combination for delivering powerfully in the field! Improve your power, timing and precision by actively participating in matches.

Nitro Heads

If you like virtual racing against real players, then this game is a great one to check out! De-stress, liven up, and immerse yourself in this monster cars through giant loops and across pitted roads to collect Nitro. Your goal? To win!

To control your vehicle, you must balance your ride through the rotating buttons provided. When you perform stunts, a perfect landing would mean a “happy” Nitro – or rather, a fueled one. Speed past your competitors to earn cash, then use the cash to upgrade your car for better chances of winning against your opponents!

Trial Xtreme 3

Are you ready to take on an extreme bike ride like no other? Throttle up and ride through mountains and over obstacles in this 3D racing simulator! You can choose to play alone as you test and gauge your skills, or you can play head-to-head with your Facebook friends or random players. Customize your bike and rider to suit your preferences, then hit the track!

Control your rider by tilting your device. The game’s sensitive controls can test how well you navigate your rider over slopes and ramps. Its high resolution graphics also emulate a real biking experience. Test your skills and see how far you can go in more than a hundred levels!

Turbo Kids

Run in a racing competition and aim to finish in first place! You can be Neil who runs faster with more energy or you can choose to be Winnie who carries more bullets and recovers quickly after any injury. Collect boosters during the race to help you run faster or gain more energy. Shoot bullets to cause your opponents to slow down during the race — but make sure you also don’t get hit by their attacks!

Once you get to the next level, you can upgrade your equipment to increase your character’s energy, bullet power, and speed. Play on any season — spring, summer, fall, or winter — and go through different stages for each season. See if you can surpass your opponents in this exciting race!

Golf Clash

Exhibit your aim and accuracy by playing golf right on your mobile device! Play on the fairway and the greens in a virtual 3D course. And more than that, you get to challenge other players across the globe!

To play this game, slowly drag the ball back and hold it to apply power. Next, drag the ball into the center of the blue circle and release it when the needle is in the middle to take a powerful shot. The main objective of the game is to clear the course with the fewest tries. Advance and beat other players to win amazing prizes!

Rival Gears Racing

If driving on a touch screen isn’t your thing, then this racer offers less strenuous controls while keeping things intense and competitive.

It is set in a dystopian future, where car ownership is abolished and self-driving hover vehicles are the only means of transportation allowed. You are a member of an underground movement, who longs for the good, old days of street racing.

From salvaging parts of old models, you have created your own “Hot Rod” hovercars to compete in a massive global tournament known as Rival Gears.

BFB Champions 2.0 ~Football Club Manager

Prepare to become the best soccer club manager in the world. From scouting fantasy players to managing real-life stars from great teams such as Manchester City, this simulation game will provide you with plenty of ball blasting entertainment. Are you ready to take on other players in the casual PvP Arena or intense Champions Cups?

Adjust your lineup with a few simple taps and watch how your tactics play out in automated 3D matches. Recruit players and train them in different mini-games to boost stats. Hone your strategic skills as you decide which player you should put up against the might of the world’s best teams. Play against the AI opponent and improve your managerial prowess, or compete against other aspiring managers online!

3D Pool Game

Do you miss playing pool? You can take the game anywhere with you with this mobile version! Practice your shots against challenging AI players, and polish your cornering and backshots to pocket those balls and win the match!

This 3D simulation has easy swipe-and-drag mechanics for a comfortable gameplay. Place your cue ball and swipe the pool stick to generate power for your push. Packed with various game modes, this game includes 8-ball, 9-ball, and others.

1,2,3 Fishing:World Tour

Do you miss the sound of crashing waves and the feel of reeling in fish? Relive those moments with this amazing game! Cast your line out and reel in all kinds of fish out there. Place your bait and find yourself catching some mighty rare fish that will earn you some big bucks!

Log in using your Google account or even as a guest to enjoy the exhilarating fishing experience. Create your character and study the tutorial to get the hang of things. Once you do, practice your timing to perfectly cast your line, reel it in, and once you feel a tug, pull hard! Strategically let your line run and pull it back in order to tire out the fish and, finally, land it.

Travel to different fishing areas around the world, receive rewards for every quest that you fulfill, and, finally, submit your fishing score and compete against other fishers online!

Archery King

Steady that arm and set your sights on the target to shoot that bullseye! Face off against other players in turn-based online matches, or test your archery skills with challenges across the map in single player mode.

Tap and hold the screen to pull back an arrow and zoom in on the target. Move by swiping in different directions, and let fly by releasing your hold. Different layers of the target result in different points, so aim to hit the bullseye and areas around it to receive the maximum amount before running out of arrows!

Ball King

Now is the time to dominate the streets with the widely popular game of basketball! Whether you think of yourself as a pro at hoops or not, this arcade-styled game can be great for both your leisure and relaxation needs.

Tap and hold down on the screen to form a trajectory – this will help you visualize where your ball will land. Aim as accurately as you can for the shooting board, and try to be consistent as it can randomly place itself anywhere on the screen. Be cautious of things that will make shooting harder and harder as well – the weather can interfere and the wind can sway your aim!

Drive Ahead! Sports

Play a pixel sports game where you can enjoy soccer with wacky vehicles! Feel the excitement of driving the ball towards the goal in a curved arena, while your fans watch and cheer!

Play alone or with another friend via local multiplayer; the first player who can make three goals wins the game. Drive crazy characters, such as a motorcross ninja, a monster truck viking, and more. Earn coins in every game, which can be spent on point upgrades to tweak speed, mass, or handling; acquire new characters and arenas!

Head Soccer

A real treat to soccer fans who want their games fired up with animation! It’s a duel-type of soccer game where you face one opponent from the other side and battle on outmatching each other using power kicks and jumps. This is a game perfect for kids and adults who like soccer but don’t want to deal with a whole bunch of people running around the field.

With easy controls using up, down, left and right arrows, you can easily move your characters to run across the field and intercept a free ball or jump and kick the ball while on air to score a goal. Results can be decided in a matter of seconds! Plus, you’ll get free bonus kicks once you score high.

Head Soccer La Liga 2017

Go head to head against soccer’s best in caricature form! Join teams from the Spanish League; compete in one-versus-one matches with Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and others. Upgrade the famous athletes to boost their stats, or create original players with unique looks by using the built-in editor — then face off in a stadium full of cheering fans!

Select from various game modes: choose “Friendly” for a quick pick-up game, “Cup” to challenge rivals for the championship, “Survival” to endure countless matches, and “League” to earn big winnings in a 14-day series of bouts. Utilize simple, on-screen controls to move, kick, head, or perform special attacks. Score more points than your opponent before time is up to win!

Lonely One

There was a lonely one who lived all by himself. He has no friends and playmates but he has the best buddies- his golf club and ball. Make lonely golfer happy by hitting the perfect shot into the hole in this endless hilarious golf game! Experience new golf thrill as you begin swinging the virtual golf club to hit the ball!

The controls are straightforward as it looks. The objective is to score as much as you can using the three hit chances only.

NHL SuperCard 2K17

Are you waiting for NHL season to start? Play an awesome hockey game while counting down to the day of the tournament!

Bring out your inner leader – train and coach your team in this card game. Select players from your collection and appoint a “Skater” and a “Goalie”. Increase your chances of winning the “Quick Games” by training your roster. And when you feel confident, join “Season” and play against the best teams. Earn amazing player cards as your rewards to give your team a boost!

Panda Sports Games BabyBus

Meet Kiki, a cuddly and friendly panda. He dreams of winning the final gold cup, and to do that, he needs your children’s help. Teach your children the values of sportsmanship, determination, and perseverance with this olympic game!

Kiki has four sporting events to join. These are basketball, trampoline, running, and diving. Your children can control Kiki by tapping, sliding, and dragging. Also, before Kiki can win a cup, he has to get the bronze, silver, and gold medal first.

PES Club Manager

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run your own soccer team? If you want to know the challenges, this game is perfect for you. Hone your strategic and management skills in this simulation game built for soccer fans!

Form your own team and customize your name and uniform. Scout players that have a potential to become legends, and sign them on to your team. Upgrade your hometown’s facilities as well to increase your player’s stats.

Top Eleven

The lights go on, the players come out, the fans start screaming, and your team puts ball-to-boot to begin this phenomenal show! Managing a soccer team is by no means an easy job, it requires nerves, organization, and skill in decision making to carry the hopes and dreams of loyal fans. But get it right, and have your name written among the legends such as Alex Ferguson and Jock Stein!

Uphill Rush

Take a wild summer ride in this extreme stunt racing game set in a resort! Travel up and down sloping waterslides as you collect gold coins, smash destructible obstacles (such as beach balls, plants, and even other swimmers), and perform 360-degree flips in your Yellow Tube. But lose your balance, and you will have to restart the level.

To control your movements, tap the arrows to change directions and the rotate buttons for stability. Begin by playing as Bikini Girl or Beach Boy, and obtain more characters as you advance. Unlock cool, adorable, and wacky rides, such as dolphins, jetskis, bathtubs, and jetpacks. Want maximum speed? Activate the turbo boost!

UFB 3 (Ultra Fighting Bros) – Fight Championship

If you have enjoyed the piledriving and cage-jumping action of the previous UFB, expect only more to enjoy in this third installment! The competition has only gotten fiercer as you square off against both new and familiar faces.

As always, fighting is all about who gets to leap over the enemy and slam them down into the floor. Tap and hold to take aim. Then, release to launch your fighter to the other side of the cage. Play as one of eight fighters representing various nationalities, including two new ones from France and Japan!

Dirt Xtreme

Curious to experience bike racing in amazing spots around the world? In Machu Picchu perhaps? Compete against players online and enjoy extreme racing like no other. Here is a game that gives you simple controls and intense speed with a realistic feel of bike racing. Finish as the first in all races and become everyone’s favourite racer!

Tip-Off Basketball

Practice your aim in rounds after rounds of basket shooting. No team to manage, no player to move around, this sports game is all about the ball getting inside the hoops. Adjust the trajectory of the ball and wish your luck for it to get in. The better the shot, the higher the score.

There are different missions each round. Complete these exciting challenges and proceed to the next with the best record. Unlock new environments to play on and conquer the whole world with your prolific shooting. How many points can you make?

Tower Boxing

In this riveting arcade game, you get to see if you got the boxing power to bring down an entire tower! Tap on either side to start pummeling away while making sure to dodge the ledges that can knock you out. It comes with a very short time limit too and makes it an incredibly intense challenge of quick reflexes.

Coins can also be picked up as the tower falls down. Use them to unlock a variety of other characters, each with their own hilarious means of pulverizing each floor. From giant monsters to iconic boxing characters, try to unlock them all as you bring down as much of the tower as you can with your barrage of jabs. Take arcade boxing to new heights by knocking down an entire skyscraper!

Spike Masters Volleyball

If you are looking for volleyball games to play on your device, you can add this one to your list. This volleyball game lets you experience indoor games wherein you get to learn player positions, team rotations, and other basics of the famous sport.

You can choose from different teams like Russia, Italy, USA, India, Indonesia, Philippines, and more. Win tournaments to gain stars and unlock game features that will make tournaments even more exciting. You can also visit the game store to purchase new teams, balls and courts, and shot controls.

Hit Tennis 3

Score from love to forty in every match against the opponents that are ready to challenge your skills in all six courts around the world. Use the basic flick motion to send the ball to the other side of the court. Be flexible in your techniques by swiping it to any direction you want. It is a best three game with an equivalent experience waiting at the end.

The percentage of experience you get in each game adds up to your total experience. Level up every time you reach a hundred percent to make your play style better. Aside from that, you can also use the booster upgrades in your apartment. Have a “love-less” game and become the next world tennis champion!

Mascot Dunks

Jump and dunk using your favorite mascot! Discover your basketball skills in this fun and exciting game. Just tap on the screen to make your mascot jump, dunk the ball and score!

Practice different dunking moves like whirling dunks, boxing dunks and face-palms. You can even do a Superman Dunk like a pro player! Change into any mascot you like during the game and choose from Lions, Pitbulls, Bears, and an Astronaut Mascot. This game will surely satisfy the basketball fanatic in you!

Soccer People

Channel your inner Cristiano Ronaldo and lead your own personalized team to winning the golden cup. Manage all of your players and move them on the field using basic swipe controls. For gaming variety, you can choose any of the 22 voxel-graphic characters to be part of your team. Your main goal is to score three points before your opponent does in order to advance to the next stage of the tournament.

The best part of this game is that you have the ability to drag two players at once to move them. Basic controls are used to make play easier and more intuitive. You can even tap on the auto-control button to keep other players moving! start an enjoyable soccer competition now with your dream team today!

Fantasy Homeruns

Fantasy Baseball has been a favorite pastime among baseball fans. Simplified, this Fantasy Baseball for mobile calculates only one important statistic: Home runs. Create teams composed of custom created characters and those based on actual players.

With team building and actual league matches, stay-up-to-date using the app’s dashboard. This game records and even updates on events similar to actual baseball leagues. Unlike traditional Fantasy Baseball, pen and papers aren’t needed making this a convenient way to play.

Carrom Deluxe Free

Pocket all your chips and win the game! Carrom is a game that is similar to pool, snooker, billiards, and crokinole. Use the striker to..well, strike, then pocket the chips of your color! Just remember, this needs to be done after the red chip, or the red queen, is covered by either player.

Play this popular game on your devices; choose to battle a challenging AI, or gather some friends around the device. Are you a Carrom fiend? A pool shark? This app might be your next calling!

Basket Fall

Calling all basketball fans! Sit tight for this simple and engaging game that makes you shoot balls in just a single tap! It’s a classic basket shooting games with a twist! Here, you’ll see the ball tied to a rope just above the hoop where it continually swings!

Test your timing and tap the screen in time for the swinging ball to align with the ring! One tap is enough to break the rope and send the basketball falling! With this simple control, anyone can play the game in a snap and earn as many points as they can!

BIG WIN Basketball

Have you ever rushed home just to watch basketball? That is the mark of a true fan, someone who should be managing their own team! Well, today is your lucky day because this app simulates a basketball game and will let you experience being a great coach, right from your digital device!

If you desperately love basketball or have leadership skills, now is your chance to create your own dream team! Simply tap a player and assign them a position. Train and give them a strength power-up, such as lay ups and three pointer skills. You will be able to relax on your couch and watch them battle it out on the court!

Boom Boom Football

An RPG-esque soccer simulation game that will let you experience brand new touchdown thrills is here! Creating your all-star football team is now possible, right at your fingertips! To win, you need the right cards! Level-up, boost and evolve your players, or combine them to increase their stats.

Tap to begin the clash of cards which allows you to play both offensive and defensive. There are varieties of players. Each player is classified into 5 stat levels － bronze, silver, gold, platinum and all-star. The controls are simple; just tap the circled green target to score or block!

Dude Perfect 2

Basketball may sometimes be seen as simply a sport of shooting a ball into a basket, but this is a game of strategic mind-bending physics. This game requires precision to score using a variety of balls, including even a bowling ball!

Basketball fans as well as physics junkies will love shooting the ball by simply sliding your finger to control the strength. But that is not all, the game gets interesting with different challenges and obstacles arising. Try to keep your momentum going by minimizing tries as you become limited by how many shots can be taken. Focus on accuracy, and enjoy a quick game without a time limit.

DunkDog Dreams

Play as a cool dog who is always looking for hoops and dunks in this runner street basketball game! Dipping the ball into the hoop is not that easy. A pack of street dogs will not allow you to take their ring. Break their knees by tapping the shoe button to perform crossover and spins. Tap the arrow button to defend your ball.

The objective is to surpass those dog defenders while avoiding the fouls. Now, set back, relax and show your ankle breaking dribbling skills! Experience new hoop rush as you jump your way through the final hoop to perform a dunk! All you need to do is tap the shoe button to jump, wait for the board to light and then hit the ball button. It is a dunk!

Fishing Break

Ready your bait and brace yourself for catching virtual fishes from the lake! This classic fishing simulator game features different locations on each level! With the game’s cartoony design, kids will have a great time casting their fishing rods like a pro!

Just slide your finger right to cast the rod and wait for a fish to take the bait. Reeling is done with a simple tap and hold, but catching the fish takes strategy! View their defense level and compare it with your power. Stronger fish offer more resistance so beware! Pull them out of the water without snapping your line!

Goal Finger

Have an itch to kick a soccer ball and play a friendly match with your pals? But can’t go to the soccer field due to a hectic schedules? Take that frown from your face! Enjoy kicking soccer balls, scoring goals, competing against other players online, and devising football strategies in this turn-based 3v3 soccer game!

Swipe the arrows to move your players. You can change the direction of the arrow in the options. Tap on the field to switch between players. The first team to score 2 points are declared as the winner. Gain points by scoring a goal or pushing your 3 opponents into the net. Use your wits! Anticipating your opponent’s move is also a key to winning!

Now you can be at the course anytime, all of the time. Play mini golf whenever and wherever you want. Coffee break at work? You mean golf break! Lunch time? Now it is golf time! Stuck in the dreaded meeting-that-should-have-been-an-email? Time for a few rounds of golf!

Gameplay is so easy and simple, your kids could play this game. Just long press and move your finger on the screen to aim. Drag your finger further away from the touch point to increase the power of your swing. That is it, now you are ready to start hitting those birdies.

Hockey Clicker

Are you the biggest hockey fan around? Does it drive you nuts that your responsibilities keep you away from the sport you love? Then strap on your skates and hit those bar downs in this hockey game for busy adults. Prepare to be amazed, because this app is definitely a barn burner.

The goal of the game is simple: tap the biscuit to score goals and earn cash. Use that cash to recruit and train members to create the ultimate hockey team. Then challenge players from around the world, or form teams with them to earn bonuses. Now all you need is some champagne for the celebrations!

Ending thoughts on iPhone sports games

There’s a long line of top notch sports games throughout videogame history. Take any moderately popular sport, and you’ll probably find it’s available in some kind of simulated form.

Off course, sports games don’t necessarily need to be dry simulations. Developers can take the core rulesets of familiar sports and go off on a tangent, or even invent completely new sports of their own.

The result is that whether you’re naturally sporty or not, you’ll probably enjoy the vast majority of these fine sports games.

If you liked this article about iPhone sports games, you should check out these as well:

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August 15, 2017

Community Bulletin

School News

» Welcome Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS

Dear Phoenix families, Welcome to the 20th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai. For our new school families, we are excited you are here. You are joining more than a school; you are joining a community–a community that has been preparing for your arrival. For those of you that are returning to the community, welcome back! I look forward to meeting all of you soon. As we work to live out the mission of the school, we are mindful that each child at Concordia is a gift from God. Each one comes to us with their own individual story. Our faculty and staff look forward to hearing from them and learning more about that story. Whether this is your first year or your 15th year, we are thankful for the opportunity to partner with you in the educational experience of your child(ren). What's new this year? We have expanded and refurbished the Elementary School nurses' office. We've upgraded the deck on the playground and added a golf simulator. We have a brand new air-conditioner for the Phoenix gymnasium which adds cooling and improved air quality in our largest meeting area! In addition to the facility changes, we have also added some new members to our leadership team. Mrs. Brenda Petersen has been promoted to Assistant Head of School for Personnel and Activities. Brenda has been member of the Phoenix community for the past 5 years. Mrs. Jennifer Mendez replaces her as the High School - Assistant Principal. Jennifer has served in teaching and administrative positions in Dubai, Johannesburg and Moscow. Mrs. Dawn Dekoker has been promoted to Assistant Principal in the Elementary School. Dawn has been serving at Concordia for the past 3 years. Mr. Bo Hardegree is the new Director of Marketing. Bo previously held positions in marketing in the United States.

Unite. The Class of 2018 selected this word with the help from the faculty. Throughout the coming year we will explore the word Unite together as we put on love. This year, we will encourage our students to wear love, in academics, spiritual explorations, athletics, fine arts, co-curriculars and service. There is room for faculty and parents to focus on uniting in love too. As this year unfolds, we as a community will uncover what it means to wear love!

It is going to be another amazing year as we receive our students and families on Wednesday, August 16th for the start of the 2017-2018 school year. If you are available, please join me at 2:15 PM in Phoenix Center Ford gym for our opening assembly. I hope to see you there! Blessings,

Mary K. Scott Head of School #UniteConcordia

» Head of School Conversation: SWOT-lite Monday, Sep. 4, 6:30 PM (ADULTS ONLY)

Make plans to join us for a "State of the School" and a look ahead to the Concordia International School Shanghai 2017-2018 school year. In this casual adult evening, there will be opportunity to mingle with Dr. Scott and other administrators and hear about direction for Concordia. Guests will have an opportunity to submit questions to be answered by Dr. Scott. (SWOT - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)

Desserts, wine, coffee and tea will be served Monday, September 4, 2017 Phoenix Center commons from 6:30 to 9 PM*

This is an ADULT only evening. Children should not be on campus during this event.

*Please note corrected time from printed calendar.

» School Uniforms

The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: uniforms@concordiashanghai.org.

Our Community

» Back-to-School Events Update

PS3: Monday, September 11, 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Parents and students are encouraged to come together

PS4: Thursday, September 14, 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Parents and students are encouraged to come together

ES (K-G4): Tuesday, September 12, 6PM start; Parents only

MS Back to School and Educational Trip Night: Thursday, August 31, 6:00 to 9:00 PM; Parents only

HS Back to School and TrIBES Parent Night: Thursday, September 7, 6:15 PM start; Parents only

Athletics & Arts

» Welcome back Students. HS first season Sports Start Tomorrow, August 16th. Practices will start at 3:30pm.

Girls Volleyball players meet in the HS GYM

Boys Volleyball players meet in the PC GYM

Tennis players meet on the Tennis Courts

Cross Country meet on the Track

Baseball players meet by the batting cage

PSO

» New PSO Board

Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2017/18 school year:

President: Kelly Farber

1st VP: Janell Kelly

Secretary: Paige Williams

Treasurer: Donelle Colville

Communications Officer: Regina Carrington

Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Linda Lee

Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme

Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu

Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick

High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng

Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!

» PSO Used Uniform Sales

Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.

Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.

Job Openings

» All Positions filled.

Opportunities

» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!

Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now!

If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at tina.harbold@concordiashanghai.org.

Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations

Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.

» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai

Worship

» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.

Classifieds

» Check back next time!

Drivers & Ayis

When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.

» Check back next time!

Reminders

» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa

We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.

» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?

Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.

» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)

The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.

» Community Bulletin Objectives

The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.

» Parent Directory Privacy Policy

At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.

» Submitting Community Bulletin Items

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August 15, 2017

Community Bulletin

School News

» Welcome Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS

Dear Phoenix families, Welcome to the 20th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai. For our new school families, we are excited you are here. You are joining more than a school; you are joining a community–a community that has been preparing for your arrival. For those of you that are returning to the community, welcome back! I look forward to meeting all of you soon. As we work to live out the mission of the school, we are mindful that each child at Concordia is a gift from God. Each one comes to us with their own individual story. Our faculty and staff look forward to hearing from them and learning more about that story. Whether this is your first year or your 15th year, we are thankful for the opportunity to partner with you in the educational experience of your child(ren). What's new this year? We have expanded and refurbished the Elementary School nurses' office. We've upgraded the deck on the playground and added a golf simulator. We have a brand new air-conditioner for the Phoenix gymnasium which adds cooling and improved air quality in our largest meeting area! In addition to the facility changes, we have also added some new members to our leadership team. Mrs. Brenda Petersen has been promoted to Assistant Head of School for Personnel and Activities. Brenda has been member of the Phoenix community for the past 5 years. Mrs. Jennifer Mendez replaces her as the High School - Assistant Principal. Jennifer has served in teaching and administrative positions in Dubai, Johannesburg and Moscow. Mrs. Dawn Dekoker has been promoted to Assistant Principal in the Elementary School. Dawn has been serving at Concordia for the past 3 years. Mr. Bo Hardegree is the new Director of Marketing. Bo previously held positions in marketing in the United States.

Unite. The Class of 2018 selected this word with the help from the faculty. Throughout the coming year we will explore the word Unite together as we put on love. This year, we will encourage our students to wear love, in academics, spiritual explorations, athletics, fine arts, co-curriculars and service. There is room for faculty and parents to focus on uniting in love too. As this year unfolds, we as a community will uncover what it means to wear love!

It is going to be another amazing year as we receive our students and families on Wednesday, August 16th for the start of the 2017-2018 school year. If you are available, please join me at 2:15 PM in Phoenix Center Ford gym for our opening assembly. I hope to see you there! Blessings,

Mary K. Scott Head of School #UniteConcordia

» Head of School Conversation: SWOT-lite Monday, Sep. 4, 6:30 PM (ADULTS ONLY)

Make plans to join us for a "State of the School" and a look ahead to the Concordia International School Shanghai 2017-2018 school year. In this casual adult evening, there will be opportunity to mingle with Dr. Scott and other administrators and hear about direction for Concordia. Guests will have an opportunity to submit questions to be answered by Dr. Scott. (SWOT - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)

Desserts, wine, coffee and tea will be served Monday, September 4, 2017 Phoenix Center commons from 6:30 to 9 PM*

This is an ADULT only evening. Children should not be on campus during this event.

*Please note corrected time from printed calendar.

» School Uniforms

The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: uniforms@concordiashanghai.org.

Our Community

» Back-to-School Events Update

PS3: Monday, September 11, 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Parents and students are encouraged to come together

PS4: Thursday, September 14, 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Parents and students are encouraged to come together

ES (K-G4): Tuesday, September 12, 6PM start; Parents only

MS Back to School and Educational Trip Night: Thursday, August 31, 6:00 to 9:00 PM; Parents only

HS Back to School and TrIBES Parent Night: Thursday, September 7, 6:15 PM start; Parents only

Athletics & Arts

» Welcome back Students. HS first season Sports Start Tomorrow, August 16th. Practices will start at 3:30pm.

Girls Volleyball players meet in the HS GYM

Boys Volleyball players meet in the PC GYM

Tennis players meet on the Tennis Courts

Cross Country meet on the Track

Baseball players meet by the batting cage

PSO

» New PSO Board

Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2017/18 school year:

President: Kelly Farber

1st VP: Janell Kelly

Secretary: Paige Williams

Treasurer: Donelle Colville

Communications Officer: Regina Carrington

Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Linda Lee

Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme

Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu

Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick

High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng

Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!

» PSO Used Uniform Sales

Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.

Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.

Job Openings

» All Positions filled.

Opportunities

» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!

Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now!

If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at tina.harbold@concordiashanghai.org.

Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations

Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.

» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai

Worship

» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.

Classifieds

» Check back next time!

Drivers & Ayis

When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.

» Check back next time!

Reminders

» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa

We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.

» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?

Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.

» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)

The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.

» Community Bulletin Objectives

The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.

» Parent Directory Privacy Policy

At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.

» Submitting Community Bulletin Items

The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to marketing@concordiashanghai.org. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications.

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[mdpthatsme]

THIS IS FOR SIMS 2.

Major League Top Separated

This is for AM and AF. It comes with morphs. (thank you @simgigglegirl) It is found in Tops in the Everyday Category.

This project took longer to make than actually converting the outfit.

The concept was to make them for the fans so they are not exact replicas of the athletic wear.  They also have a jersey texture overlay.  It comes in all the original colors as TS4, except without the decals.  It also comes with my college team recolors.  There is also an extra college “blue and white Llama” jersey labelled “bluewhite_Llama_J.”  This has lettering on the back that I made for story purposes, but thought to share it anyway.  

Delete what you don’t want. Keep what you want to keep.

DOWNLOAD

Credits: EAxis and @simgigglegirl

All soccer uniform links: Original 4t2 Major League Outfits, added morphs, teen versions: Male and Female, college extras. Stadium, just in case you need one of those too.

Additionally: I am not planning on doing the shorts, but feel free to do them, if you wish. Let me know so I can add links to my posts.

Happy Simming!

[mrjoshuatom]

August 15, 2017

Community Bulletin

School News

» Welcome Message from Dr. Mary Scott, HOS

Dear Phoenix families, Welcome to the 20th academic year of Concordia International School Shanghai. For our new school families, we are excited you are here. You are joining more than a school; you are joining a community–a community that has been preparing for your arrival. For those of you that are returning to the community, welcome back! I look forward to meeting all of you soon. As we work to live out the mission of the school, we are mindful that each child at Concordia is a gift from God. Each one comes to us with their own individual story. Our faculty and staff look forward to hearing from them and learning more about that story. Whether this is your first year or your 15th year, we are thankful for the opportunity to partner with you in the educational experience of your child(ren). What's new this year? We have expanded and refurbished the Elementary School nurses' office. We've upgraded the deck on the playground and added a golf simulator. We have a brand new air-conditioner for the Phoenix gymnasium which adds cooling and improved air quality in our largest meeting area! In addition to the facility changes, we have also added some new members to our leadership team. Mrs. Brenda Petersen has been promoted to Assistant Head of School for Personnel and Activities. Brenda has been member of the Phoenix community for the past 5 years. Mrs. Jennifer Mendez replaces her as the High School - Assistant Principal. Jennifer has served in teaching and administrative positions in Dubai, Johannesburg and Moscow. Mrs. Dawn Dekoker has been promoted to Assistant Principal in the Elementary School. Dawn has been serving at Concordia for the past 3 years. Mr. Bo Hardegree is the new Director of Marketing. Bo previously held positions in marketing in the United States.

Unite. The Class of 2018 selected this word with the help from the faculty. Throughout the coming year we will explore the word Unite together as we put on love. This year, we will encourage our students to wear love, in academics, spiritual explorations, athletics, fine arts, co-curriculars and service. There is room for faculty and parents to focus on uniting in love too. As this year unfolds, we as a community will uncover what it means to wear love!

It is going to be another amazing year as we receive our students and families on Wednesday, August 16th for the start of the 2017-2018 school year. If you are available, please join me at 2:15 PM in Phoenix Center Ford gym for our opening assembly. I hope to see you there! Blessings,

Mary K. Scott Head of School #UniteConcordia

» Head of School Conversation: SWOT-lite Monday, Sep. 4, 6:30 PM (ADULTS ONLY)

Make plans to join us for a "State of the School" and a look ahead to the Concordia International School Shanghai 2017-2018 school year. In this casual adult evening, there will be opportunity to mingle with Dr. Scott and other administrators and hear about direction for Concordia. Guests will have an opportunity to submit questions to be answered by Dr. Scott. (SWOT - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)

Desserts, wine, coffee and tea will be served Monday, September 4, 2017 Phoenix Center commons from 6:30 to 9 PM*

This is an ADULT only evening. Children should not be on campus during this event.

*Please note corrected time from printed calendar.

» School Uniforms

The Uniform shop is located in the High School basement off of the PE Commons and is opens from noon to 4 PM, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For your reference, the uniform policy appears on the Uniforms website. Questions regarding uniforms should be directed to: uniforms@concordiashanghai.org.

Our Community

» Back-to-School Events Update

PS3: Monday, September 11, 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Parents and students are encouraged to come together

PS4: Thursday, September 14, 3:30 to 4:30 PM; Parents and students are encouraged to come together

ES (K-G4): Tuesday, September 12, 6PM start; Parents only

MS Back to School and Educational Trip Night: Thursday, August 31, 6:00 to 9:00 PM; Parents only

HS Back to School and TrIBES Parent Night: Thursday, September 7, 6:15 PM start; Parents only

Athletics & Arts

» Welcome back Students. HS first season Sports Start Tomorrow, August 16th. Practices will start at 3:30pm.

Girls Volleyball players meet in the HS GYM

Boys Volleyball players meet in the PC GYM

Tennis players meet on the Tennis Courts

Cross Country meet on the Track

Baseball players meet by the batting cage

PSO

» New PSO Board

Congratulations to the new members of the PSO Board for the 2017/18 school year:

President: Kelly Farber

1st VP: Janell Kelly

Secretary: Paige Williams

Treasurer: Donelle Colville

Communications Officer: Regina Carrington

Chinese Ambassadors: Lily Liu and Linda Lee

Korean Ambassador: Michelle Sim and Susie Treme

Elementary School VPs: Allison Sapp and Dana Wu

Middle School VPs: Hongmei Wu and Ann Hornick

High School VPs: Mary Stoneley and Linda Feng

Thank you for your commitment to Concordia, our students, and the parent community. We look forward to another fabulous year full of exciting PSO events!

» PSO Used Uniform Sales

Gently used Concordia uniform pieces are also for sale at all monthly PSO meetings. The uniform pieces cost 20 RMB each. If you have gently used uniforms you no longer need, please consider donating them to the PSO.

Visit PSO website for more information on our upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved.

Job Openings

» All Positions filled.

Opportunities

» Morning Fitness Classes are Open to Parents of Concordia!

Are you interested in spinning, boot camp, or yoga in the mornings? Certified staff are conducting classes every morning of the week. For a detailed schedule and pricing information, contact Tina Harbold. Classes have begun so don't wait... sign up now!

If you are interested or have questions, please email Tina at tina.harbold@concordiashanghai.org.

Club Sports and Community Sports Organizations

Below you'll find a list of clubs and organizations that offer a variety of sports activities to the community. If you would like for Concordia to consider adding a listing, please email the Marketing Department.

» Phoenix Swim Club » Shanghai American Football League » Shanghai Sluggers Youth Baseball-registration has started! » Shanghai Thunderbirds Ice Hockey » Sport For Life » Active Kidz Shanghai » Shanghai Griffins Basketball Training Camp » Century Park Football Club - Soccer Training » Tuesday Night Co-ed Volleyball (starts after Chinese New Year) » Shanghai Gymnastics » Shanghai Chess Club Offers Classes at CCS » Multisport » Dulwich Earthquakes (Excellent Soccer Source) » Danceworks Shanghai

Worship

» Please click here for information about Worship Services in Shanghai.

Classifieds

» Check back next time!

Drivers & Ayis

When hiring ayis or drivers, please remember to check references and ask around the community for first-hand recommendations. Even in situations where ads are posted by Concordia families, please recognize that these ads are not vetted in any way by the school before posting. Although names and contact information of ayis and drivers are posted in the Community Bulletin, we do not affirm and/or affiliate ourselves with them.

» Check back next time!

Reminders

» Carrying Copies of Passport and Visa

We have been informed by Public Security Bureau that policemen are being sent to different locations like supermarkets or streets to check people's passport and visa. We would like to remind our community that carrying a copy of your passport and visa in your wallet is recommended so you are fine if you are checked. Please note that the policemen will show you their working ID when they stop you. If they don't, please ask. If you forget to carry the two copies, they could take you back to their office. In this case, we suggest you contact your employer who can confirm your passport and visa information. They may also stop unaccompanied students so I would recommend that you review this procedure with them as well.

» New Residence Permits, Work Permits or Passports?

Whenever you or your family members receive new residence permits, work permits and/or passports, please be sure to send copies of your new documents to the Admissions office, in the Welcome Center (1st floor High School). Or, email soft copies to Admissions. Keeping your children's files up to date helps us keep in compliance with Chinese governmental regulations.

» No Bicycles for Children Under Age 12 on Public Streets - Shanghai International Schools Association (SISA)

The following information regarding bicycle riding in Shanghai is shared in an attempt to be helpful to all its member schools. For safety purposes, the regulations in Shanghai allow for bicycles to be ridden on public streets only by children age 12 and above. This regulation is strictly enforced in Puxi, but is unevenly applied in Pudong. The immediate danger is that families may assume that local protections for bicycle riders may be the same as in their own country, but they are not. It is important to be aware that if a child under 12 is involved in any kind of accident on a public street or crossing, the parent may be held responsible. Sidewalks and bicycle paths along public roads are considered part of the public roads. In addition, as accident insurance is relatively new to China and there are not many precedents with these situations, your own accident or medical insurance company has the right to refuse cover in the event of violation of the local law. We hope that better understanding will result in better safety for younger children.

» Community Bulletin Objectives

The Community Bulletin conveys school and student-related information and supports community, volunteer and charitable organizations. The classified section and driver/ayi notices are meant as a service to parents. With the exception of sharing information and offers from Concordia's official corporate partners, we do not support commercial ventures or for-profit organizations. The Community Bulletin editors reserve the right to omit submitted content deemed to fall outside the scope of the Community Bulletin.

» Parent Directory Privacy Policy

At Concordia, we are very protective of family information and data. The school emails only information that is important and directly related to the school and student issues. Internally, we carefully monitor what is emailed to parents and ensure it is appropriate. The use of email addresses from the parent directory for non-school related or commercial reasons is a severe misuse of the directory.

» Submitting Community Bulletin Items

The Community Bulletin is a bi-weekly newsletter. Please submit text in final format by Wednesday at noon in Arial font (maximum 100 words or 5 sentences in paragraph form with a headline) to marketing@concordiashanghai.org. Based on the schedule of the next bulletin, submissions may be included the week they are received or the following week. Any submission received after this time on the week scheduled for publication will be included in the next bulletin in two weeks. Submitted items may run for a maximum of two consecutive publications.

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