SPORTS

CHINA OPEN Jumping and National Young Riders Cup

Date: Dc 26-Jan 23－8 am

Venue: Equuleus International Riding Club

Price: 399-499 yuan

Held at the Equuleus International Riding Club, the second CHINA OPEN Jumping and National Young Riders Cup is co-organized by the Chinese Equestrian Association (CEA) and the Equuleus International Riding Club. After the success of the first event held this August, they're back for a second round. The competition will offer opportunities for riders of different levels to run for 5 different classes, from ground pole to the 140-145cm. Plenty of different activities will take place during the show, including a classical dressage spectacle, charity fundraising, a puppet show, band performances, a gala dinner, a horse cultural corner and some possible lectures. There will also be a fair with workshops for the kids, international foods corners to refresh families and riders, and shops offering a large range of horse riding and fashion-related products.

Contact: 010-8459-0236

Roller Derby

Date: Dc 26-28-11 am

Venue: Tuanjiehu Skating Rink in Tuanjiehu Park

Price: 15 yuan

Join one of the most exciting and rapidly growing contact sports in Asia and the rest of the world! Beijing Roller Derby practices every Saturday from 11am-1:30pm and Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 pm. You're invited to get your skates and your game on. No experience is needed, and all skating levels are welcome.

Contact: beijingrollerderby@hotmail.com

The Beijing Warlord Tour

Date: Dec 26 (Every Saturday)－2 pm

Venue: Newman Tours

Price: 120-190 yuan

Step back in time to Beijing's chaotic Warlord Era on this tour of Beijing's wild political and military history. The guide will take you through the city's most historic hutong, and share stories on the political treachery and assassinations that took place in 1920's Beijing. You'll also learn how to baptize an army in less than five minutes and how to remember the names of your concubines.

Contact: 138-1777-0229