International Tiger Bowls – 10Th March Mini Rugby Festival – 18Th March

HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB MARCH 2018

IN THIS ISSUE 31st March and 1st April – F&B promotions – Tour reports International Tiger Bowls – 10th March – Tournament updates Mini Rugby Festival – 18th March – and more...

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GENERAL COMMITTEE President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan Contents Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Development : Peter Crabtree The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 Discipline : James Niehorster Membership : Maurice O’Brien From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 4 Sports & Recreation : Karin Looram Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Food and Beverage promotions...... 6 Rugby Officer : Don Rider Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Rugby...... 16 Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr Mini Rugby...... 20 MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mark Pawley Squash...... 24 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Soccer...... 26 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Hockey...... 29 Executive Chef : Jason Kelly Lynn Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Lawn Bowls...... 34 Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Netball...... 36 Tennis...... 37 Golf...... 38 CLUB MAGAZINE Swimming and Triathlon...... 42 Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Brian Chun. For information and requests for placement of advertisements Badminton...... 43 in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the articles are those of the writers Bowling and Interest Group...... 44 and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Movie and Book Library ...... 45 Committee. The Club reserves the right to edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club.

Club Magazine March 2018 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman

Dear Members,

ou will all be aware of the global efforts to light of the fact that our new F&B venues on the 2/Fl minimize the use of plastic, especially plastic will be coming on line shortly. This project team will Ybottles, due to the deleterious effect that operate for twelve months. We have also contracted plastic is having on the environment and our seas KPMG to undertake a management review of our and oceans. The General Committee has therefore F&B budgeting systems and processes (following on decided that the Club will stop selling water and other from an Independent Commission Against Corruption drinks in plastic bottles as soon as we have installed study focusing on managing out corruption new water fountains throughout the premises over opportunities that we asked for late last year) to the next few months. Although we will have a loss make sure that we are up to best practice in this area John J Shanahan, of revenue by doing this, we consider that reducing and rectify any shortcomings identified. The Project Chairman our plastic footprint is the responsible way forward Group will take on board any recommendations from and estimate that we will use 7,000 fewer plastic KPMG and be looking at, among other things, our demijohns of water and around 40,000 fewer plastic management capabilities, staffing and training, and bottles each year. We will also increase our stock of seeking member feedback. We will also be placing re-usable bottles in the Club Shop for Members feedback forms on the F&B provision in the new to purchase. Outlets when they open.

The General Committee discussed at our meeting In closing, please note that photographs of the in February the formation of a Food and Beverage recently elected General Committee are shown on Sub-committee and determined that we do not see the opposite page along with their areas of specific any value added to forming such a Sub-committee. responsibility. However, we have decided to set up a Project Group, headed by the Honorary Secretary with Members who have expertise in the hospitality industry, to review all John J Shanahan aspects of our Food and Beverage (F&B) provision in Chairman

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2 March 2018 THE CLUB GENERAL COMMITTEE 2017-2018

Fook Aun Chew Nick Hunsworth Bobby Lawson Iain Valentine Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President Dermot Agnew President

Jeff Lane Peter Crabtree James Niehorster Maurice O’Brien Karin Looram Constitutional Affairs Development Discipline Membership Sports & Recreation

John Shanahan Chairman

Charles Poulton Mike Worth Don Rider Neil Jensen Malcolm Kerr Hockey Lawn Bowls Rugby Soccer Squash

PORTFOLIO DETAILS OF STANDING SUB-COMMITTEES

The following portfolio functions have been summarised to show terms of reference previously approved by the General Committee (GC).

POLICY WORKING GROUP – John Shanahan DISCIPLINE – James Niehorster Function: to formulate policies for the approval of GC, Function: to process complaints and breaches of the Mike Wood to ensure the effective and proper implementation of Bye-laws in accordance with standard procedures to Honorary Secretary the Club’s published Mission Statement. be advised (and to ensure Club Staff are briefed on these matters) and to apply appropriate sanctions to

FINANCE – Alan Morgan those Members found in breach. Finally, to provide Function: to take into account financial considerations information to assist GC in evaluating Membership emanating from proposals and policies considered acceptance/adherence to current Bye-laws etc. by the GC, and to advise and, if appropriate, give recommendations to GC for approval. MEMBERSHIP – Maurice O’Brien Function: to be responsible for admission of new

CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS – Jeff Lane Members and also to monitor existing policies Function: to consider ongoing review of Articles and and to advise on issues involving membership, Club Bye-laws either by initiative or upon instruction including procedural matters (including Sections) and from GC, and to make appropriate recommendations. enforcement of these policies. DEVELOPMENT – Peter Crabtree SPORTS and RECREATION – Karin Looram Function: to raise and consider appropriate ongoing Function: to facilitate the development of, and Alan Morgan and new development initiatives in the short, Members’ participation in, recognised sporting Honorary Treasurer medium, and long-term for Club facilities with a activities and competitive recreational activities, and to view to recommending selected proposals to GC for work with Management towards the optimum use of consideration and implementation. the Club’s sports facilities.

Club Magazine March 2018 3 From the Desk of Mark Pawley

s with last year (and the year before that) afternoon in March where HKFA 1st Division and Rugby Week is now, it seems, permanently 2nd Division matches are often played along with moved to the first week in April (which a number of Yau Yee League matches at the Main coincides with the Easter Holidays and, Pitch. And, not to be out done, on the squash front, indeed,A the Ching Ming Festival). To some this might our very own Max Lee World Ranked 29 will be suggest the month of March is going to be a quiet(ish) playing in the Club’s Division 1 side in the Squash one on the sporting front but, on the contrary, we Centre the evening of Thursday 8th March. have a number of sporting events to quench the thirst On top of the above, on Saturday 24th March, we of the most ardent of sports fans. First up we host host the Grand Finals Day for the Hong Kong Netball the International Tiger Bowls Tournament over the Association where we hope many of our own Netball weekend of the 10th and 11th March and then we Mark Pawley, teams will be playing at some stage. From a rugby General Manager have our very own HKFC Mini Rugby Festival on perspective, there is the Grand Championship Finals Sunday 18th March. Some of you may recall that in Day on Saturday 10th March. Whilst these matches 2010 the Guinness Book of World Records came to the are played at King’s Park (and not at the Club) I am sure Club to check on the size of the Mini Rugby Festival and any of our teams that win through to their respective we became the proud holders of a certificate noting final would appreciate your support on the day as that we have the largest Mini Rugby Festival in the would, I am sure, any of our Netball teams. World!! Interestingly too, I understand that each year since 2010 we have had more children participating at So, as noted above March is not a quiet month on the the Festival and that this year there should be some sporting front! 4,000 plus players. At the end of March, per the photo I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! on the front cover, we have the HKFC Hockey 6’s played on the 31st March and the 1st April! If you are Mark Pawley, a soccer supporter then look no further than a Sunday General Manager

Fitness Centre Rules and Etiquette

Do’s and Don’ts 1. No abusive or provocative language allowed. Please refrain from yelling or sudden outbursts as this can be distracting to others and also be the cause of injury. 2. Reading material and use of cell phones while on resistance machines, during or between sets, is not allowed. 3. Remove shoes when using yoga mats and wipe down mats after use. 4. Wear appropriate Fitness Centre attire and sport shoes at all times. 5. Cardiovascular equipment is limited to 30 minutes during peak periods. 6. Weight collars must be used with all free weights. 7. DO NOT slam or drop weights on the floor. Use crash mats during heavy lifting. 8. Re-rack free weights after use. 9. Wipe down gym equipment and cardio machines after use. 10. Drink water. It is important to stay hydrated. Give the Fitness Centre a miss if you are not feeling well or experiencing cold or flu like symptoms. 11. Report any equipment malfunctions to Staff immediately. 12. Ask staff for assistance if you are unsure how to use strength equipment or cardio machines.

4 March 2018 HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB For Sale Race Box CORPORATE at the Happy Valley Race Course SUBSCRIBERSHIPS

The Club maintains a Box at the Happy Valley race The HKFC is currently offering 50 Corporate course which is available for Members to book in Subscriberships for sale, at a price of HK$3.3m advance. each, to help fund the future renovation of the HKFC. Cost: On purchase of a Corporate Subscribership a F&B Package: $750 per head. company becomes a Corporate Member and Admission badge: $60 per head. is entitled to nominate an individual and their F&B arrangement: immediate family to enjoy the benefits of The Race Box is provided with a Buffet and membership of the HKFC. unlimited drinks. More information can be obtained by Beverages are available from 6pm, and Dinner Buffet contacting Kerry Ogle, Membership Services is available from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Manager on 2830 9502 or by email to [email protected]. Booking: For information on HKFC facilities please view Booking Forms are available at Reception and from our website www.hkfc.com.hk. the website at www.hkfc.com.hk Interested parties should submit a written application to: The Membership Services Manager Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Club Magazine March 2018 5 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

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SPORTSMAN’S BAR CAPTAIN’S BAR AND FUNCTION ROOMS (on 1st Floor) UK SCHOOL CONSULTANCY Monday to Friday FAMILY LOUNGE BAR from Noon to 2.30pm IGCSE / A LEVEL / IB (on 1st Floor) Daily from Noon to 2.30pm IGCSE FRENCH Semi Buffet Lunch SKYPE TUTORIAL Selection of sandwiches, Semi Buffet Lunch EASTER INTENSIVE COURSES one serving: 95 per person salads, pastas, snacks and 2 Courses: 168 or full menu: 120 hot/cold beverages 3 Courses: 188 (Booking accepted at Lunch time (includes Coffee or Tea) GROUP ACTIVITY - INTERVIEW PREPARATION from Monday to Friday only) (Booking accepted at Lunch time FOR TONBRIDGE , WYCOMBE ABBEY , DOWNE HOUSE AND RADLEY from Monday to Sunday only)

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SEMI BUFFET LUNCH CMY Brandon Learning Centre In the Function Rooms / 1st Floor www.brandoncentre.com K Monday to Sunday from noon to 2.30pm KEEP CALM AND COME TO BRANDON ! 2 Courses: 168 3 Courses: 188 (Includes Coffee or Tea) OUR SUCCESS Top 10 schools for Brandon Students 2015 - 2018 SEMI BUFFET DINNER In the Function Rooms / 1st Floor SEMI Friday to Sunday CLC TONBRIDGE from 6.30pm to 10pm BUFFET 2 Courses: 168 3 Courses: 188 WINCHESTER WYCOMBE ABBEY (Includes Coffee or Tea)

Treat yourself to a selection from our RADLEY DOWNE HOUSE appetizers buffet, made-to-order main courses and desserts.

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6+ ENGLISH / MATHS ESSAY SKILLS WORKSHOP

VERBAL / NON-VERBAL REASONING

PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATE ISEB PRE-TEST CREATIVE WRITING

UK SCHOOL CONSULTANCY IGCSE / A LEVEL / IB IGCSE FRENCH SKYPE TUTORIAL EASTER INTENSIVE COURSES

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Tel: 2575 1761 (CAUSEWAY BAY 銅鑼灣) www.brandoncentre.com [email protected] FOOD AND BEVERAGE

F&B Promotion in the Sportsman’s Bar

ONE PLATE in the Sportsman’s Bar BUFFET in the Sportsman’s Bar Every Saturday and Sunday RUGBY: The Six Nations Rugby Championship games will be broadcast live. Lunch from 11:30-3pm Dinner from 5:30-9:30pm Do not forget to pencil in your diary Sunday 18th March when the Club will hold the annual Mini Rugby Festival. It promises to be a very busy 98 per Adult, 48 per Child day. Also, don’t forget our very own GFI HKFC Tens will take place from 4th-5th April, followed by the Rugby Sevens taking centre stage at the Hong Kong Stadium from the 6th to 8th April.

SOCCER: QUESADILLAS The English Premier League continues to take the spotlight with in the Sportsman’s Bar plenty of important games. Enjoy our signature Quesadillas in three different flavours. IN AUTO RACING: In Formula One Auto Racing, Australian Grand Prix from Friday 23rd-Sunday 25th March

Please check the Sports Notice Board for Updates.

Keep up to date on the Club website and all Sports Notice Board. For further information, please call the Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531 See you around…

F&B Promotion in the Sportsman’s Bar

You are kindly invited on 11th and 17th March from 3pm to 5pm to taste Thiénot Brut NV in Magnums at the Sportsman’s Bar. Someone from the House will be there.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE

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12 March 2018 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Japanese Ramen Noodles at the Family Lounge Bar Daily from Noon

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3.5% ALCOHOL LOWER CARBOHYDRATES 24 per bottle Available at Sportsman’s Bar and Captain’s Bar

he perfect fitness and wellness drink for active Tand health conscious individuals. Maisel’s brewers developed a unique procedure to withdraw WINE HOME the alcohol while preserving the beer’s characteristic attributes. Produced with natural ingredients only, the shining amber DELIVERY colour is the first obvious sign of high March 2018 quality which is underlined by a fruity and aromatic taste. Explore our selections today and buy from our Available in the Club range of quality wines. Order now for the best deals and offers.

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Club Magazine March 2018 13 Please register for either events by filling out a booking form available at the 1/F Sports Desk or download it from the HKFC website at www.hkfc.com.hk

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Rugby News

Ladies Rugby Update

and serious. Again, there was strong focus on defence in addition to a reworking of the attacking lines in the backs. With Corrineke Windle and Jamie Bourke out, Coach Royce Chan had to step in to play outside centre. In her almost 20-year rugby career, Royce had only ever played in the forwards and took some time to adjust to her new role (she later mused “I never knew the backs did work too!”). Some of us are yet to be convinced.

Before stepping on the field, CaptainBobby Wilson gave the girls a spirited pep talk, urging them to leave any fear or doubt on the sidelines and just play the rugby that she knew they were capable of. And that is exactly what the girls did. Within the first ten minutes wingerCrystal Wray blew through a sea of Valley players to score the first try. Valley were on the back foot throughout

Photo: hksportsfinder.hk the entire game. They caught a break when lock Kate Palis got a neck injury and had to leave the pitch. Shortly after, Valley took advantage nd we are back! After a restful Christmas and training sessions to help Ice identify areas of two penalty kicks to turn the score in their holiday, the Club women’s teams for improvement which has been invaluable in favour. When the referee announced the last Areturned to the pitch ready to do battle terms of focusing on technique but also in giving play of the game, the score was 15-33 to Valley. for the second half of the rugby season. While the girls a personal and in depth look at both Valley’s No. 1 Black Ferns Aroha Savage Fire were sitting comfortably in third place in their individual play and team set pieces. tried a chip kick across the field which, to her National League 2 and continue to strive for the Ice’s first post-Christmas game was against dismay, was picked up by fullback Rachel top spot, Ice knew they faced a herculean task USRC Tigers. It was a bitterly fought battle in Crothers, who nimbly glided past every tackle in the second round of games. After the first half which Ice showcased their new tactics, keeping to put the ball down right under the post. After of the season where each of the eight teams the Tigers on their toes for the full 80 minutes. the conversion, the game ended 22-33 that, played each other team once, the Women’s Unfortunately, after a couple of key players despite being a loss still has Ice cheering and Premiership was divided into top and bottom left the field with injuries, including the newest celebrating. They had gone from a soul-crushing four which meant that Ice had to face off against recruit, Ice number 10 Corrineke Windle, the 3-97 loss to Valley last year to losses of 17-27 the top three teams again. As the underdogs, Tigers managed to capitalise on overlaps on the and 22-33 this season, narrowing the previously Ice knew that if they wanted to compete, they wings and scored a few times. Nevertheless, insurmountable gap and really showing the had to be innovative, dedicated and, of course, the scoreline did not leave coach Royce Chan improvement across our women’s game. work hard. This dedication and diligence was disheartened because she could see that the especially important in defence. As backs coach The final league game of the second half of the strategies and attitude that she had been trying Peter Ayres likes to remind us, “Attack sells season saw the girls facing up against Gai Wu to instill in her players were finally showing on tickets but defence wins championships!” who, after defeating Valley two weeks prior, the pitch. The Tigers had to fight for every inch were now the top of the table. Between injuries Trainings were structured around tacking drills, on the field and the scoreboard certainly did not and people out of town, Ice was missing almost defensive lines and support. The forwards reflect the game. half of the starting lineup. The game was tough. implemented a new strategy in line-outs and Never was this more apparent than when Ice Gai Wu had their best side on the field. Eager to the backs have been working on keeping played Valley the following week. Valley was solidify their place at the top of the table, they momentum and ball handling. Sam Tipene, a formidable foe; in the past four years, Valley were taking no prisoners. The game ended with one of our new recruits from New Zealand, has had only lost one game and usually beat HKFC a heavy loss to Ice but putting Gai Wu as the been providing a play-by-play analysis of games quite handily. Training that week was intense league winners, finally beating long-time rivals,

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Valley. Just for that reason alone Ice did not come out from the game too upset! It was probably time to bring Valley down a peg or two. This was the last game until after Chinese New Year, which gives Ice two weeks to recover before they take on fifth placed Tai Po Dragons in the first round of the Grand Championships.

Fire has had a good season so far, currently sitting at fourth place in their league after this final round of matches. Fire has grown tremendously since October, both on and off the pitch. You can often find the team bonding after games at a local Chinese or hot pot restaurant because what better way to get to know your teammates than over food and beer!

2018 kicked off with a strong win against University RFC Ladies (27- 10) which came as a surprise to both players and coaches that the fitness level of the girls had not dropped off despite eating and drinking their body weight over the festive holidays! The Fire girls have really taken ownership of their training and games this season. With training becoming increasingly more physical, the girls have started to convert their game plans into action on the pitch. Practising team runs against Ice has greatly helped improve Fire’s defence and attacking line. This was shown during the very physical game against City RFC Twinkles, where the girls worked together and performed as a team to secure a win of 29-5.

Fire’s recent game against Tin Shui Wai RFC where once again Fire demonstrated good line speed, teamwork, great defensive and attacking lines and most importantly positivity, resulting in a well- deserved win – at the time of going to press the union website was still not showing the score but it was a win so let’s focus on that! Fire girls continue to show impressive positivity and are fantastic at keeping each other’s spirits high during every game, whether they are winning or losing. It is one thing to be competitive but Fire does remind us that there is also fun in every game. The girls got a team together for the DB Beach Rugby held on 28th January and came away with silverware so awesome effort from them!

Fire are very sad to say goodbye to Helen Lee as she takes a break from her rugby career to finish off her doctor’s studies. If you happen to see her in A&E after a Saturday game, don’t forget to say hey! You can be sure you can trust her as she’s no doubt seen it all.

So that rounds up the news from the Ladies section this month. It is with mixed feelings that Ice goes into the Grand Champs – this two-tier structure was intended to try and minimise the gap between the two the teams at the top and the rest of the teams in the Women’s Prem and to a certain extent it has. But, there is still a long way to go and we will find out at the end of the Grand Champs whether such a move has been good for Ice. In the meantime we will continue to work hard and do the best we can and look forward to rounding off the season with a well-deserved May Ball in – surprise! – May.

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33rd GFI HKFC 10s, Hong Kong Football Club Wed April 4 (Pool Stage): 9.30am-8.30pm Thu April 5* (Knockout Stage): 9.00am-7.30pm * Public Holiday ‘Big Dell’ back, Tim Horan coach as Classic Wallabies return for GFI HKFC 10s USA’s CCIG Tigers and England’s Sedbergh School Old Boys to make tournament debut, rounding out 16-team line-up at the Club

lassic Wallabies will again field a respectively as the crowd favourites follow up “One of the best things about our trip last year star-studded team of former Australia on last year’s tournament debut. was that three of the guys in our side (Dylan internationals including Wendell ‘Big Pietsch, Tom Connor, Ben O’Donnell) have C Sailor, Morgan Turinui – 2003 World Cup Dell’ Sailor as they return to the Club for their gone on to become Australia Sevens regulars.” teammates – and Stephen Hoiles return from second appearance at the GFI HKFC 10s from last year’s squad, while newcomers include Classic Wallabies had an up-and-down (Wed-Thu) 4th-5th April. former Australia internationals Mark Gerrard, tournament debut, threatening to upset two- CCIG Tigers, a development partner of USA Adam Freier, Julian Huxley and the 6ft 6in time finalists Tradition YCAC in a 10-7 defeat Rugby, and a Sedbergh School Old Boys team Peter Kimlin, currently playing in the Japan in the pool stage and eventually losing in the captained by former England rugby league Top League. semi-finals of the third-tier Bowl. international Ewan Dowes will make their Hoiles, 36, will also be part of the management “I think the standard was great and we thought tournament debut, rounding out the 16-team and said the playing squad would again be it would be because we’d heard a lot about line-up at the tournament’s 33rd edition. boosted by a selection of rising stars following the tournament. We expected it to be pretty This year’s event is expecting even bigger on from last year’s inclusion of fringe Australia hard,” Hoiles said. “It probably caught a couple crowds than usual as it’s a public holiday on Sevens players in Justin Harrison’s squad. of guys who had been away from the game by Thursday 5th April, when our Club Ice ladies surprise, but that’s the balancing act for us – “Aside from the guys mentioned, we’ve got will take on Laos in an exhibition match in the getting enough former Wallabies and enough more Wallabies to announce including one or morning and we hope Natixis HKFC will make a up-and-comers.” two more big names, plus we’ll have some trophy run later in the day. younger players again,” said Hoiles, the former CCIG Tigers will also add international Tim Horan, a Rugby World Cup winner in 1991 Waratahs and Brumbies flanker who played pedigree. Tiger Rugby has trained and fielded and 1999, and Bill Young, who played in the 16 times for Australia including at the 2007 many national-team players including USA World Cup final against England in 2003, will World Cup. speedster Perry Baker, the 2017 World Rugby be Classic Wallabies’ head coach and manager Sevens Player of the Year, and five other Olympians.

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Founded in 2007, the well-travelled touring side Teams (home) Recent highlights has played in invitational events in South Africa, Australia, Fiji, Argentina, Kenya, Scotland, UBB Gavekal (HKG) Cup winners 2017 Mexico and China. Penguins (UK) Cup winners 2013, 2016 The team will compete in the Las Vegas Tradition YCAC (JPN/NZL) Cup finalists 2014, 2015 International Sevens Tournament in March, in Samurai International (UK) Cup finalists 2010, 2013, 2016 Hong Kong in early April and in Scotland later in the month for the Melrose Sevens. Tiger Kir Club Pyrenees (FRA) Plate winners 2017 co-founders James Walker and Paul Holmes King’s College at UQ (AUS) Plate runners-up 2016 will be among the coaching team in Hong Kong where the side will make their 10-a-side debut. Projecx Waterboys (SCO) Plate semi-finals 2015, 2016

“As a development partner to USA Rugby, Classic Wallabies (AUS) Bowl semi-finals 2017 Tiger has unearthed many gems, with over Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles (HKG) Cup semi-finals 2015 45 players going on to international honours,” said Walker, who coached former US club CCIG Tigers (USA) Debut 2018 champions Belmont Shore. Irish Vikings (UK) Bowl runners-up 2017 “We’ve been thinking about coming to the GFI A-Trade Overseas Old Boys (HKG) Plate winners 2016 HKFC 10s for many years. Tiger Rugby is first Sedbergh School Old Boys (UK) Debut 2018 and foremost a rugby development group. We’ve mainly played in sevens events, but Devil’s Own Shanghai RFC (CHN) Shield winners 2017 recently more of our athletes are going onto Natixis HKFC (HKG) Shield winners 2012, 2016 15s, so 10s is a natural progression for us.” Hunter + Boo East Africans (RWA) Bowl semi-finals 2015, 2016 Holmes added: “At Tiger Rugby we always look Format to challenge ourselves by setting the bar as Teams compete in four round-robin groups; top two in each advance to high as possible. The GFI HKFC 10s is shaping Day 1 (Pool Stage): Cup quarter-finals, bottom two to Bowl quarter-finals up to be one of the most difficult of the many challenges we’ve faced, which is why we’re Day 2 (Knockout Stage): Cup quarter-final winners advance to Cup semi-finals, losers to Plate taking part. It’s a world-class venue and will semi-finals; Bowl quarter-final winners advance to Bowl semi-finals, losers to Shield semi-finals give the youngsters invaluable experience on and off the pitch. We can’t wait to get there.”

Sedbergh School is renowned for producing over 30 rugby union internationals including long-time England captain Will Carling and 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood, while Dowes is a rare public school-educated rugby league international.

Dowes, 36, played the majority of his rugby league career for Hull (2003-11), helping the side win the Challenge Cup in 2005 and reaching the Super League grand final a year later. Sedbergh School Old Boys will be coached by Yorkshireman Dan Harrison, who helped produce dozens of schoolboy internationals as coach of the school’s First XV USA’s CCIG Tigers for a decade.

Ben Collins, Sedbergh School’s Alumni UBB Gavekal, coached by former Union The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, created Director, said: “Our pupils participate in the Bordeaux Begles captain Matt Clarkin, will in support of former Scotland and Lions lock UK’s strongest national 10s tournament, which defend their title, while other leading sides Doddie Weir who is suffering from Motor is hosted by Sedbergh School, so it was only include two-time champions Penguins, three- Neurone Disease (MND), is the Official Charity. fitting for our Old Boys to enter the world’s best time runners-up Samurai International and 10s in Hong Kong. twice finalists Tradition YCAC. For more information, visit: “We know how tough the competition is, we GFI has title sponsored the event since 2006, Website: www.hongkongtens.com know the pace and that physically it’s a huge while other sponsors and suppliers for 2018 YouTube: www.youtube.com/hkfc10s demand. It’s a very exciting challenge for us. include Natixis (Gold Sponsor), AIA, Allied Facebook: www.facebook.com/GFIHKFC10s We’re bringing a super-competitive group of World, BT, DHL, Q-Net and Taikoo Place (Silver Twitter: https://twitter.com/GFIHKFC10s players and we are keen to do well. Aside from Sponsors), CBRE and EY (Bronze Sponsors), Instagram: www.instagram.com/gfihkfc10s Ewen, our other players have played rugby in Grolsch (Official Beer) and Samurai Sportswear Hashtag: #HK10s the national leagues in the UK.” (Official Apparel).

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was inevitable that they were going to score. Harry then came back on and we managed to Valley Fort Festival, score a try of our own. Final score 1-1. Round 4 of Kim Lam Cup and Richard Hawkes Cup Areas to improve would definitely be our tackling which let us down in the third game and Rather belatedly: Kung Hei Fat Choy. spreading the ball out to our wingers. Overall, Our Minis have participated in Valley Fort’s Festival, graciously hosted by HKU Sandy Bay, FC2B played some good attacking rugby and early in 2018. showed grit when we were short of players and This coming weekend the Minis will be back in action at King’s Park for Tai Po’s Festival: players playing out of position. assuming we survive the current cold snap and ‘flu’. Jonathan Quach Club’s Festival is on the horizon: Richard will be calling for volunteers. Finally, Mark Tsui seems to have made a near full recovery: phew! Under 11 Denis Brock, Chairman, HKFC Mini-Rugby On a beautiful sunny day down at Stanley Ho, the Valley Fort Festival showcased a real “Club effort” by our U11 boys squad. We were very Our second match was against FC3 and by Under 12B Girls light on numbers across 4 of our 5 teams for this time our stragglers had arrived and we had The mighty HKFC U12G B Squad was back in various reasons and the boys pulled together 11 players. We started strong and again ran out action for Round 4 of the Kim Lam Cup. This really well, playing additional games in covering of the blocks with our forwards Callum, Luke was going to be the squad’s biggest challenge for their missing teammates. Special mention and John leading the charge with some straight for the season as they were playing in the cup to the Spartans lads (the only squad to be able running before being tackled and our players division. Their performance was noted by many to field a full team) who helped out the Firebirds rucking over well set up a platform for our scrum of the opposition coaches as tough opposition and Cobras in all of their games, probably half, Christian Quach to make the pass to with a fighting spirit. Despite the one draw resulting in them not being in peak condition for Harry Page who stepped in and out of tackles and 3 losses, the parents and coaches were their own matches. The Mustangs and Chargers to run from the half way line to score our first try. very proud of their determination on the pitch. had to play together as effectively one squad Other tries also came from Cormac, Noe and Lela El-Asmar led from the front with some over 6 games due to their numbers but, again, a great individual try from Luke who ran deep ferocious defending. Lara Mahbubani stepped manned up and gave their all for the cause. from our own half and scoring in the corner. Man up and showed her true grit and determination Given the mix and match approach the coaches of the match was Harry Page who was all over against some huge opposition. Jessie Hudson had to employ on the day (and well done gents the pitch making tackle after tackle. Again good distributed the ball well and the backs, lead by for managing this exercise), we inevitably lacked aggressive running, 5-1 to FC2B. Victoria Herbert and Alyssa Dodd, were the a little continuity and consistency and lost a few oppositions greatest threat. On to our third match, against USRC2. We were games as a result but equally won a number the better side going pass the game line with our of games and, more importantly, showed good It was a character building experience for the aggressive running and rucking which created fighting spirit and teamwork. We will come squad and there were many positives to build our first 2 tries for Luke and Harry. However, out firing again for the last two festivals of the on going into Round 5 of the KLC! we let our guard down at the kick off when we season, Tai Po and our own Club festival. In Pete Hudson missed easy tackles and allowed the same the meantime, thanks to Valley Fort for hosting player who caught the ball from the kick off to a well run day and for the metal water bottle run from one end of the pitch to the other and takeaway gifts which, after some judicious Under 12 - FC2B scoring two easy tries. Our third try came from scratching out/taping over of the VF logo, will be With slight apprehension FC2B started the first our winger Noe, who ran from the right wing put to good use by the boys. match against POL/THT with only 9 players as weaving side ways to score in the left corner. the opposition kicked offCallum Mortimer our USRC2 then came back with another easy try Simon Cooke tallest forward caught the ball and ran straight due to our poor tackling. With a minute to play at the opposition running through several of we gave away a penalty within our 22 and they U10G FC1 their players before off loading toOliver Lai took the quick tap penalty. We managed to keep A strong performance by our U10 FC1 girls who then weaved in and out of several players them out however, the referee pinged us for not in the first festival of the new year at the before going over the line for our first try of the being back 10 and then gave another penalty. Valley Fort Festival. The FC1 girls had a solid match. Then came a brace of tries for Luke Although this time we were back 10 and ready schedule against challenging opponents. In Toner Cawte, two for Hadrian Chung, Cormac for them, their runner was too strong and went their first match against DB Pirates 1, they Bryne and another for Oliver. However, try of over for a try. Final score 4-3 to USRC2. were up against a strong and fast squad who the match was when Cormac ran deep from set the tone early with 2 unanswered tries. The our own half weaving his way out of trouble and Finally, on to our last match against THAT, which FC1 girls then rallied around Brigid Warde’s 20 metres before the try line and just before he was evenly matched. THAT went on the attack strong running up the middle combined with got tackled made a perfect pass to Noe Seyer and we managed to hold them off in the first few a break-away run from Sophie Aranha to get for him to score in the corner. The opposition minutes of the game however, the referee gave FC on the scoreboard. Pirates proved to be came back with 3 tries of their own largely due Harry a yellow card for back chat and were one too strong, with a final score of 1-4. Next, they to our weak tackling. However, very impressive man down. We then lost Christian through injury went up against HKU1, which was a cowboy attacking game with some great supporting when he tackled one of their players who landed western shoot-out between two strong teams. played meant we won 7-3. on his knee. The game was evenly matched even when we had two men down however, it Lucy Guest and Saidhb Martin put in good

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next level which was very encouraging to see. Difficult also as will need to move some boys up to the next level. 4 great games: 3 wins and 1 Draw.

Difficult as there was a lack of players at this festival due to the timing after the Christmas Holidays but eventually we managed to round up the boys in Pumas B team and add a few lads as reserves from the Cheetahs B.

Performance was great, of course, one can say that attention can be more focused but they U10 Cheetahs FC2 U10 Cheetahs FC5 showed some great play and they also have the performances, with strong tackling by Lauren Under 10 Jaguars passion and desire to achieve greatness in Lau and Mia Wong. In rapid-fire succession, the U9. FC5 played four extremely tight games. The FC1 and HKU1 alternated tries, with time just first against Valley VF2. This game was an Individually there where some young players running out on FC1, allowing HKU to eke out intense battle, with both teams rucking hard and eyeing that first cap to A Teams especially the the win, at 4-5. Next, FC1 went up against VF1, fighting for every metre. The game was mostly likes of Ray and Oscar running the show with however this time our girls were revved up and played on FC’s side of the pitch, with Valley Fort some great tackles and drives forward. ready to go. They quickly showed dominance threatening to score several times. However, with strong game play, stringing together a The games started well and a narrow-missed through perseverance and some great tackling, series of passes and scoring two unanswered chance in the dying seconds cost a draw in the FC2 was able to defend our try line and come tries. VF managed to get on the scoreboard first game. They put a lot of effort into the game out with a tough fought 0-0 draw. in a break-away run before FC finished them and this showed with some very good driving of off with a final try, finishing the game at 3-1. The second game was once again another the ball forward and some very good individual Finally, our girls went up against the Sai Kung Valley Fort team, this time VF3. FC2 displayed trie’s. This surely set the boys hearts on fire and Stingrays, in a fierce competition. Evenly tenacious defence and rucking, but this time they showed that in the next two games. matched, it was through sheer perseverance also showed their offensive capabilities. After The next 3 games just got better and better as and determination, with excellent tackling from an early try by Lucas Baudy was answered by the day went on. These lads might seem a little Alyssa Schoonmaker and good ball handling Valley Fort, Jack Barton put FC back ahead. timid in training but at the festivals, they put by Elie Cox, that FC1 was able to come out The victory was sealed with about one minute to everything into it and their parents were surely on top, with a hard-won 4-3 win over SKS. The play, when Zachary Hull passed out of a scrum happy at the end results. U10G FC1 team can be proud of their strong to Aidan Wong, who raced more than half the performance against a set of top competitors, length of the pitch for a try. Final score: 3-1 Truly a great day for all and as usual Rugby was and progressively improved their game FC win. the winner. throughout the festival. Great job girls! Game three saw Sai Kung Stingrays score a Robin Zavou Allen Schoonmaker quick try. FC2 trailing for the first time all day. FC2 then answered with a try of their own. After coming up just short near the try line a couple Under 8 U10G FC2 more times, it looked like FC2 was headed for The Eagles had nothing short of a storming The U10 FC2 Girls had fun in the winter sun at another draw. However, Stingrays snatched the day at Sandy Bay, with the idyllic playing the Valley Fort Tournament at Sandy Bay last victory with a long run for a try on the very last conditions yielding some notable performances weekend, winning 3 of their 4 games. They play of the game. and resulting in both teams ending the day twice came from behind in early fixtures to beat undefeated after their four games apiece. The The final game of the day was against Sandy Discovery Bay Pirates and Valley which visibly phenomenal progress that these players have Bay, who started the game fast, scoring within boosted their confidence. Their final game in made over the season was very apparent, the first minute of the game. From then on the dusk against HKU was finely poised at one particularly among the children who had barely FC settled in, quickly evening the game up on a piece when a last-minute break-away try touched a rugby ball before this season and another try by Aidan Wong. FC2 had the ball broke the Cheetahs hearts. The girls improved it was very pleasing to see the gap in skill deep into Sandy Bay territory several more enormously through the competition working between the new and seasoned players close. times, but couldn’t breach their try line and well at breakdowns and their new-found ultimately had to settle for a one-one draw. The pace merchants among the Eagles rucking skills, and tackled all day. Many of especially thrived on the larger pitches which the girls put in their best performances of the Tom Hall enabled them to evade the defence with their season but it was an outstanding team effort darting runs and cross the line time and again that was a pleasure for the boisterous crowd to score. Top scorers for the day were Damon to watch. Natasha was MVP of the day for the Under 9 Pumas B Yip and Tristan Butteux with 5 tries each and Cheetahs, with Lainie most improved. Special The late morning games arrived after the A with multiple tries also from Jimmy Page and mentions also to Vincy and Karina for their Teams had shown some good rugby but they Christian Martin. In defence Callum Hulme, commitment. Well done girls! were over shadowed by some very good rugby Tristan, Louis Brumeaux and Shiv Cooke all again by the B Teams. These guys are showing performed solidly in maintaining a seemingly Ben Duncan great teamwork and pushing to arrive at the impenetrable wall, shutting down the attack at

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enthusiasm across squads, despite warnings of a cold, Scottish style morning, more children turned up than there were spots. All squads substituted players to share the game time and the glory of tries.

The tournament helped progress U7 players at, number one, turning up on time, keen to play good running rugby, with mouth guards and proper studs. Lead Coach Duncan has been around the squads in recent weeks, stressing quicker offloading in the tackle; and U7 Lions good, firm, tackling before retreating onside. U6 Special mentions: every turn with some relentless tackling and with the wings ably covered by the latter two. U7 girls : Under 6 Hyenas – Iola Cairns for her speed in attack and The Hyenas went into the Valley Fort festival All told it was a fantastic performance by the defence (Tigers) off the back of some good performances in Eagles and a fun day was had by all. – Ava Marsh and Kyla Slotema for much the USRC and Sandy Bay tournaments. FC10 improved defence and following coaches Chris Guest struggled with the quick turnover ball and direction (both Lions) wide running of Sai Kung, Flying Kukris and – Olivia Bannon for her work rate in both USRC. Keir Li-Black‘s try against the Kukris Under 7 defence and attack (Pumas) was a highlight however. Despite going down Club U7 fielded eight teams that played 32 – Amy Yu for tackling well (Cheetahs) to Monkey Minis early on, solid tackling and games against teams from across Hong Kong. two tries from Miller Yates earned the team Players continued improving their 7s-style mini U7 boys: a well-deserved draw. FC1 had a more fruitful rugby and won more games than they lost. Club – Ante Galic for his straight running, following day, winning all four games – against USRC, U7 coaches also refereed 17 games between instructions, and running himself into the Aberdeen, SCAA and Tung Chung. Paddy other teams during the tournament. Valley Fort ground when defending (Tigers) Galvin led the score sheet with seven tries, were superb hosts – and took their defeat to – Matt Sinpraseuth (Lions) and Freddie Erica Murphy picked up a brace, with Frank Club in at least one of the games (versus the Pollard (Cheetahs) for much improved Wong and Maria Laracy also crossing the Lions) very well. tackle-then-retreat whitewash with one each. The defensive effort – Liam Norman for strong forward running, of FC1 was outstanding, with Everett Lee, U7 divides into four training squads named and scoring tries (Cheetahs) Lachie Hands, William Laracy and Kano for dangerous beasties: Tigers, under lead – Silas Tam for all round good games Cheung all tackling well.” coach Duncan Grewcock, with Rob Jones; (Cheetahs) Lions, lead James Mendes with Nick – Hat-trick of tries in a game for Austen Chan Matthew Smith Metson; Cheetahs, lead James Woods (Pumas) and Thomas Wood (Cheetahs) with Chuk Chuan; and Pumas, lead Mark England with Gareth Bourne. Showing the Robert Guy Ramsay

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NYD Youth Rugby Tournament n the first day of 2018, under warm recently added Under 19 ‘Warriors’ match blue skies, the Club hosted the which highlights emerging talent from the local O51st New Year’s Day Youth Rugby schools and smaller clubs, but the spotlight Tournament, sponsored by Prudential. remains on the games against those Overseas Barbarians, at Under 16 and 19 ages. Way back on 1st January 1966 a Hong Kong Schoolboys side challenged a team of returning A great day was had by all, the stands were boarding school pupils, beginning a rivalry still full, the catering and amenities laid on by our going strong today. Captain of the winning excellent Club Staff was superb, and the action Overseas team that day was Brian Forsgate, on the pitch didn’t disappoint. By common son of Gerry (after whom the Main Stand consent the best game was, surprise, surprise, is named) and so the Club link was quickly the Under 19 Boys’ Hong Kong Dragons versus established. the Overseas Lions, which the Overseas took by If you haven’t been before, and perhaps need a nose, but every game provided outstanding some reviving, come on down to the 52nd These days this highlight of the youth rugby entertainment for the very large crowd. showing of this wonderful event, and allow the calendar in Hong Kong has stretched to nine future of Hong Kong rugby to take your mind off showcase games, for boys and girls in age Oh, and of the 400 or so players who took that hangover! groups of20180213_Football_Club_Ad_183x86-v2.pdf Under 12, 14, 16, and 19. The 2 13-Feb-18the 9:46:59field AMduring the day, over 50 were from the younger groups are split into representative Club, so we were well represented. Rob Carmichael, Tournament Director ‘Island’ and ‘Peninsula’ teams, there is the

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Club Magazine March 2018 23 Squash News

World Championship Success Inspires the Next Generation at HKFC Squash

uge congratulations to Max Lee (HKFC Fion Tang (HKFC L1) U19 HK Junior Open (Aug 2017) – Finalist H1) who led the Hong Kong men’s team to stunning success at the WSF Men’s World Singapore Junior Open (Dec 2017) – Finalist Team Squash Championships in Marseilles Bright Smart Securities 18th Asian Junior Squash Team in December as they won a Bronze Medal, Championship (Feb 2017) - Silver (Team HK) defeating France in their Quarter-final before losing in a hard-fought semi with eventual Arthur Wong (HKFC 2A) U17 CMS Borneo Junior Open (July 2017) – Finalist champions Egypt. HK Junior Open (Aug 2017) – 3rd The brilliant achievements of Men’s and Renee Wu (HKFC L1) U15 HK Junior Open (Aug 2017) - Champion Women’s (World Team Champs Bronze Asia Junior Individual Championship, Amman, Jordan 2016) national teams have firmly established (Aug 2017) – 8th (Team HK) squash as Hong Kong’s Most Successful Sport* and inspired a new generation of Mariko Tam (HKFC L2B) U15 Asia Junior Individual Championship, Amman, Jordan juniors to pursue their squash dreams with (Aug 2017) – 4th (GU13)(Team HK) many working their way up through age- Penang Junior (Malaysian) Open (Jun 2017) – 4th (GU13) groups in leagues and tournaments in HK and around the World. HK Junior Open (Aug 2017) – 4th (GU13)

Here are just a few stand-out tournament Paige Hill U15 Japan Junior Open (July 2017) – Finalist (GU13) results achieved by the Club juniors at CMS Borneo Junior Open (July 2017) – 6th (GU13) international events in recent months. Singapore Junior Open (Dec 2017) – 10th To compete at an international level in any Valerie Huang (HKFC L2A) U13 CMS Borneo Junior Open (July 2017) – 4th sport takes a huge amount of hard work and commitment and all these young players are Alyssa Ho (HKFC L3B) U13 Japan Junior Open (July 2017) – Champion (GU11) a credit to the Club and themselves. US Junior Open (Dec 2017) – Finalist (GU11) Congratulations to all our Junior stars. We HK Junior Open (Aug 2017) – Finalist (GU11) will be proudly cheering them (and Max and Ling) on through the remainder of the league Penang Junior (Malaysian) Open (Jun 2017) – 5th (GU11) and tournament season!

*Hong Kong has three men and three women currently ranked in the World’s top 40 (including Leo Au (22), Max Lee (30), Annie Au (11) and Joey Chan (19) and HKFC’s Liu Tsz-Ling (36). Both the Men’s (2017) and Women’s (2016) teams are current World Team Championship Bronze medallists and Max is the reigning Asian Men’s Champion. (And don’t even get me started on Masters……)

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France Win HKFC Squash World Cup

he Annual Squash World Cup was played Tin January to see which country would have the annual bragging rights of being the best country represented down at the Club. With eight teams all having seven players each and a running format where every team plays each other team to gain the most points this is a fast non-stop game which is a lot of fun and very tiring.

With some questionable team selections of who is representing which team, France came out on top as the annual winner of the open which did have Romaine Chatte and Alex Barmont as real Frenchman playing for Les Bleus. Only 13 points separated the next four positions with the Asia team coming in 2nd , Britain 3rd and HK Island 4th.

From a personal team perspective France Once the handicaps were included France had Paul Errington as the top scorer of the were still the outright winners with Britain in a number 7s representing the teams. Himmy close 2nd place and HK New Territories 3rd. Yeung scored the most points of any player So, not only are France known for their fine scoring 110 for the made up Sealand team. wine and food they can also add squash to The numbers 2s had the closest games with the list of areas they are experts. I am sure the Sean Soo being the top scorer representing HK teams will be out next year to get revenge and Island with 70 points. see who can take the title off of them.

League (Normal) Top Points Scorers (Normal) Position Team TOTAL POINTS Player No. Name Team Points 1 France & Friends 583 1 Vincent Yu (0) HK Island 98 2 Asia 558 2 Sean Soo (0) HK Island 70 3 Britain 552 3 Nam Chan (3) Europe 106 4 HK Island 547 4 Mike Zimmermann (3) HK Island 90 5 Europe 545 5 Andrew Wood (1) Britain 107 6 Sealand 534 6 Himmy Yeung (3) Sealand 110 7 HK N.T. 533 7 Paul Errington (2) France and Friends 101 8 Africa & Friends 481

Wear Your Squash Kit Abroad Ladder Movers The winner of of the Month the Champagne for November and December Men’s is Rob Jones in the UAE. Pieter Le Roux 112 Rob needed a break from the Bull Richard Schaefer 101 and Bear Markets. Unfortunately, he Ritchard Hood 62 only got the hump in the Camel Market!

Club Magazine March 2018 25 Soccer News

Message from the Hello all, This month we have an article on the end-to end classic between Dynamics and Rovers, I hope you all had a good Chinese New Year, Soccer Captain and articles on two leavers, in the first as we start to move into the business end of Amanda Sealy answers some questions the season the Club sides are looking strong. on her time at the Club, the second is on Although the 1st team were knocked out of the Hoopstimonial, Scott Hooper’s leaving the Cup on penalties, they remain top of their match as he moves to Singapore. Scott is league as do Wanderers. The Soccer Section one of the few players to have played for all Committee welcomes Ryan Woollford in competitive teams at the Club in his seven the new role of Communications Officer, we years and we wish him and his family all the also say goodbye to a valued member of the Robbie Bacon, best. Soccer Section Committee and Section Amanda Sealy as she Captain moves back to Atlanta, she is replaced in the Robbie Bacon Social Secretary role by Dane Francis. Tables HKFA 1st Division Yau Yee League

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Hooper’s B kept the momentum, pulling the game level at 3-3 with strikes from Robbie Bacon and Stew McInnes setting up a thrilling finish. The moment of the game came when referee Charleston awarded a penalty to Hooper’s B. Tom Shirley, brimming with confidence, stepped up assuredly and hit an unstoppable Hoopstimonial penalty into the bottom left hand corner past Jim Seddon to make n Friday 19th January players from From there the creatively named it 4-3. teams throughout the Section gathered Hooper’s A and Hooper’s B teams were for a match to commemorate Scott put in place and the night was set. Scott With minutes remaining Hooper’s A O threw bodies forward in a last-ditch Hooper’s seven and half years with HKFC. walked onto the pitch with his daughter Livie Scott and his family moved to Singapore at the and wife Laura present, to make it a real family attempt for an equaliser. The pressure start of February after arriving in Hong Kong occasion. finally told with referee Charleston calmly back in 2010. pointing to spot following a Hoops tumble in The game itself got off to a frenetic start with the box. With Blake Harding weighing up how It was pointed out during the organisation of Hooper’s A rushing into a 3-0 lead courtesy controversial a penalty save would be at this the match that Scott’s length of service didn’t of a goal from Rich Kell and two emphatic moment, Hoops stepped up to level at 4-4 with quite justify a testimonial so the ‘Hoopstimonial’ finishes from Esra Schmidt. Some composed almost the last kick to secure a fairy tale finish. was born. Scott is one of few players to have play in the middle of the park from Tom Shirley represented all teams at the Club creating a helped Hooper’s B pull one back before half A great night was rounded off in the strong pool of talent to choose from. Joint time with a neat finish from Freddie Toomer. Sportsman’s where Scott was presented managers on the night Tony Hamilton/John with a signed shirt and the traditional Flaming A half time pint for most set up a potentially Casey and Terry Harris/Neil Picknell went to Lamborghini. We wish him, Laura, Livie and the aggressive second half, nullified quickly by work assembling squads from the First team, imminent new addition to the family all the very John Charleston assuming officiating duties. Lucky Mile, Albion, Wanderers and Colts. best for their next adventure in Singapore.

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Q&A with Amanda Sealy:

manda has been a member of the Soccer ASection for almost five years, this February she moves back to Atlanta in the US. She is the outgoing Soccer Section Secretary and is also one of the top performing defenders in the HKFA Women’s Division with her strong shoulder tackles something the English fans amongst us will truly appreciate but by her own admission a trait Hong Kong referees deem yellow card worthy. Here she What do you think of Hong Kong Football compared to the US answers a few questions about her time at the Club. where you are headed? I think Hong Kong has a great football culture. I think from the What was Ladies Football like when you started, what has changed perspective of women’s football, it still has a long way to go. I still think and what would you like to see improved? women playing sports in Hong Kong is something not everyone can When I first came to the Club, our team only had practice in the Sports wrap his or her brain around. You can see that reflected in the officiating. Hall. No offence to the Sports Hall, but it’s a good barometer of how In the United States, you’re given more room to play a physical game. much the team was still in its infancy and where we stood with the In Hong Kong, you can get carded just going in shoulder to shoulder. Section. I think the current team have no idea how hard the founders had There are really great players in the city, so I hope the culture continues to work to even get women’s football off the ground. I think since then, to change around women’s sport. the level of our own team as well as our league has greatly improved. It’s pretty amazing to see 15 to 20 girls turn out every week at practice. I’ve What will you miss most about Hong Kong and the Club? seen the team come into it’s own and start to catch the attention of the It’s the cheesiest answer possible, but it will be the people. Our team entire section. has been a firm part of my social circle over these years and I’m already planning to come back and go on tour with them. I knew joining a You took the Ladies on it’s first Section tour to Singapore - how was football team would be the quickest way to make friends and feel at this for you? home in a new city. I was 100 percent right. It was a huge step to be included as part of the Section tour. Our goal is to be viewed as equals with the same passion for the sport as the men’s What is your favourite memory as part of the Club? teams. We didn’t realise that we were the first women’s team to play on My favourite memory isn’t a single moment, but I can honestly say I have that pitch until we arrived in Singapore. We weren’t able to play a full loved seeing our younger players find their confidence. It’s like something tournament, but even those few games we did play made history. I love clicks in their brain and you can see these high school students take on the tradition of the Section tour and appreciate the organiser’s efforts to some of the best players in Hong Kong. I’m always gutted when they make us a part of it. leave for college, but then you feel like a proud parent at the same time.

Rovers v Dynamics – a self proclaimed El-Classico n 25th January 2018, on a cold wet night in Hong Kong, the scene After Dynamics opened up the scoring, with Ashley Dyer’s assured Owas set for a classic encounter between Rovers and Dynamics. finish, they threatened to pull away withJohn Casey scoring the second, The traditional El-Classico sees millions tune in to watch, and while but Ned Buck pulled one back for Rovers. Anto Grabo scored again for HKFC’s edition was held at the favourable time (for Asian and European Dynamics but soon after Marcus Lee, visiting from Singapore, headed TV Markets) of seven o’clock in the evening, this footballing festivity was home with aplomb from a corner to show that Rovers were still in the kept in house. As the match kicked-off a few fans had turned the wrong game, Rovers 2 – 3 Dynamics. Alan Fraser used those young legs and way in the search for the Sportsmans, while the Club’s competitive sides dreamy left foot to increase Dynamic’s lead, with the match truly end-to- arrived early for their training sessions and all were treated to a true end, and it was Rover’s that scored next, right before the end of the first spectacle – match report below: half, Graham Collins burying a cross which flew across the goal nestling in the upper left corner, half time, breathe, Rovers 3 – 4 Dynamics. Rovers 4 - Dynamics 5 This game had all the hallmarks of an El-Classico! In the second half, with players tiring the defences tightened, but both teams created ample scoring opportunities, with Anto Grabo and Steve Mark Grainger didn’t hold back in his team selection for Dynamics, Tucker both guilty of profligacy from attractive positions. Alan Fraser turning up with a strong squad and at least 4 subs. stayed cool to score his second of the evening and Steve Tucker Joe Waring found himself with a mixed Rovers squad on the night managed to narrow the score line from close range after Rob Winmill with two players over 60 keeping the younger players in check but, a pulled back a cross following a nippy run down the right side with ten squad bursting with experience and enthusiasm and with the intention of minutes to go. As Rovers bombed forward it was not enough despite a making Dynamics play their top game if they wanted a win. late flurry of corners, and Dynamics emerged victorious.

The eventual score line didn’t do the game justice as a draw would have The game was played in the true spirit of the Section social soccer and been a fairer result, with Anto even admitting that Rovers were the better the camaraderie in the bar after the game showed that the essence of team - and that was before he got in the bar! the beautiful game is still alive and kicking at the Club.

Nigel Merritt

28 March 2018 Hockey News

Message from the Men’s Captain Men’s A Team he season so far on the Men’s side has been one of mixed fortunes for most teams, with congested top of the table has four teams, Tsome fantastic individual results along the way. Special mentions have to go the Es and Gs A including the HKFC A’s, in the mix for the who are both right amongst the title contenders in their respective divisions, as well as the Hs league title as the second half of the season who, although struggling for goals have recorded some famous wins against big rivals. The A kicks off. A draw with Khalsa on their home turf team have had a decent season and still have a shot at the title despite a couple of important at Kings Park in the opening round has set the losses. With the Holland Cup on the horizon, they will try to replicate the form that saw them scene for an exciting premiership race, with key lift the Guru Nanak Tournament trophy in December. The Cs have been in second place pretty matches against SSSC and KNS to follow. The much all season, a fair way behind a very strong SSSC B in Division 1, despite producing A’s welcome Farman Ali to the team, who will consistently solid displays. The D team have a great opportunity to leapfrog into third place be hunting for goals next to strike forward Arif alongside the Cs if they finish strongly. The Fs had a difficult start to the season but have since Ali. Patrick Milburn has also stepped up to play racked up some points – the same could be said for the Bs who still have an outside chance of for the As, after a season-ending knee injury to finishing top of the Prem B division. Of course, by the time you read this, things may well have our defensive stalwart, Kieran Smith. The team changed completely! is also looking forward to the return of veteran striker Thomas Crawford Moore who has been A big congratulations to A team players Ken Tsang and Windfall Monthong, who represented battling with knee trouble. While classic Michael Hong Kong in the Quadrangular Tournament in February. The tournament was played between Gee watched from the comfort of the curry buffet, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Oman and Guangdong and it’s great to see our Club players Osama and Sam Pijpers joined a squad of A involved. team members at Happy Valley in December Thanks to all of you that have played throughout this season and a special thanks to the to win the Guru Nanak Cup for the first time in captains and vice captains who have led the teams. Let’s finish the season strongly and try and sixteen years, capping a strong end to the first land some silverware! half of the season. The A’s will now be seeking to add to the trophy cabinet after a long title drought. Stuart Evans, Men’s Captain

hockey in this transient concrete jungle! The to our favourite sun-kissed Englishman David Men’s B Team B’s have continuously gelled on and off the ‘Mad Hand Eye’ Pratt as he leaves the Isle to go pitch with new faces and new positions, a solid and check up on our ‘old faithful’ Harry Travers s many club 2nd teams know (especially formulae that any team should look to replicate! in the UK. Dave has blessed these shores for Awhen their 1st team plays in the same It’s well-known that the B team chat is an many years, even though he only saw the light league!), it is often a holding pen for promotion. exclusive thread to be a part of. Captain Hillsy in the latter part of his tenure with HKFC. He’s As annoying as that can be sometimes, it’s looks forward to a number of remaining games scored some screamers, missed some sitters great to see the development and opportunity this 2018 Q1, where he expects to see this but always been there for a ‘delicious’ beer and for players within the section that this offers. winning ‘formulae’ reflected in the score line. remains at the heart of the banter. Go easy into The B’s have successfully infiltrated a number that cold British Brizzle night DP, lost but not On a sad note, following the terrible loss of Alex of our favourite faces into the A’s squad this forgotten! TOUR, TOUR, TOUR! ‘Seagull’ Simmonds, we also say goodbye year, including Stu ‘Club Capt’ Evans, Phil ‘the power’ Boettger, Mike ‘Junior’ Heaven, Windfall Monthong and now Patrick ‘the defensive rock’ Milburn. This is a great accolade for the B’s, who continue (even with injuries and relocations) to play total team

HKFC leavers David Pratt and Alex Simmonds with B team captain James Hills-Ingyon at the HKFC start of season party.

Club Magazine March 2018 29 HOCKEY

Message from the Ladies’ Captain

he 2017/18 league campaigns for the HKFC ladies Kong’s highest ever placing in the Asian Games Qualifiers. Thave been continuing fiercely in the year of the dog. They conceded only two goals during the tournament, losing By the time this is published, the league campaigns for only one game – a truly excellent week’s work! The hard work the Cs to Hs will be complete for another year, with all starts here ladies – but we know you will continue to do the teams then focusing on the Cup competitions. The As and Club and Hong Kong proud when you travel to Jakarta later Bs will have just commenced their final round of league in the year. fixtures after a lengthy winter break. As we are now at Finally, we just wanted to give a big shout out and a massive the business end of the season, we are thrilled that we thank you to all our umpires – who have had it pretty tough continue to see superb results and strong displays of this year. With six teams needing to provide female umpires team spirit, as all teams tackle new challenges with aplomb. We are for their duties, the pressure has really been on our women to get delighted to have confirmed our first piece of silverware in January their whistles out and on our men to help out with the other duties. – with the Cubs (or the Hs) sealing the deal on Division 5. They have We really are very grateful for all the support and rallying of the troops made their first season of ladies’ hockey look totally effortless, taking on the umpiring front – and especially from all the senior umpires who to it like a duck to water! At the time of writing, the Cubs had played have been tirelessly volunteering to do assessments so we can try 11 matches, won 11 matches, scored 58 goals and only conceded and strengthen our numbers! It can all get a bit lively during games, 3. Fantastic work to the girls – we are looking forward to seeing you but please do remember to respect your umpires and to thank them taking on the might of Division 4 next season. after each game (or even better, buy them a beer or a glass of vino). We were very proud to see a healthy contingent from the Club If you show appreciation to the Section umpires for their support, it representing Hong Kong at the Asian Games Qualifiers.Tiffany makes it easier for the people who organise the umpires to secure Chan, Olivia Chiu and Patricia Chiu (from the As) and Yiman Chan one, and it is also a key opportunity to demonstrate to umpires from and Coby Lau (from the Bs), along with coach Arif Ali (coach of other clubs the values of the Club Hockey Section. Without the the Ladies’ As and player for the Men’s As) travelled to Bangkok to umpires, we would not be able to play and so a simple thank you battle it out against Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Chinese-Taipei, goes a long way! Kazakhstan and Pakistan for a spot at the Asian Games 2018 (to be All the best for the next few weeks ladies – go get ‘em. held in Jakarta in August). The team came second in the tournament, which means that they secured their place in Jakarta. This was Hong Lynsey Edgar, Ladies’ Captain

Ladies’ A Team – HK Team Interviews

s two of our A team members, Ollie Chiu and Pat Chiu, recently Amade a comeback to play for the Hong Kong team, we decided to interview them to see how it was playing nationally again after a good few years.

Firstly, how does it feel to have achieved a top 2 in the qualifying tournament - did you expect to do so well? PC: The tournament was incredibly competitive. Kazakhstan, Chinese- Taipei, Singapore and HK are all pretty much the same standard. On any given day, any of the teams could beat any of the other teams, so we had to be playing our very best hockey on consecutive days to secure a spot in the Asian Games. My highest hope before the tournament was for us to qualify, which means to come top four... to finish second was phenomenal. Tiffany Chan, Pat Chiu and Ollie Chiu OC: Top 2 is an incredible result as it meant we had to pull some results against teams ranked higher than HK and whom we have not beaten in tournaments in recent years; teams such as Singapore, Kazakhstan, and this has forced more players to step up and be more consistent Chinese-Taipei and Thailand. To have only conceded two goals in six on a regular basis too, which helps for big games and competitive games and to be competitive with these teams now (compared to even environments. twelve months ago at World League Round 2 in Kuala Lumpur) really Having played in the Asian Games before, what do you think you highlights how much the team has grown. helped to bring to the team? It’s one of the best results in recent years for the team - what do PC: I’ve been very fortunate to have received great instruction from a you think made the difference to the team in achieving this result? variety of coaches, many from different backgrounds and countries... I Your training schedule seemed intense to say the least! really feel this has given me an edge when playing, as I’m familiar with OC: The team is fitter and stronger than twelve months ago. I think more a range of formations and playing styles. Of course, having played the players are having to play bigger roles at their respective club teams game for over twenty years, I guess I do bring a lot of experience to the

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team - knowing what to do is second-nature I’ve been doing it so much. Most of the HK team are more skilful and definitely fitter than me. I guess what I bring is an ability to read the game and organise the defence. OC: I think our past experience brings confidence to our teammates, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. But as we know what strength, work rate and consistency is required to play international hockey, our teammates are willing to listen and work towards these bench marks, especially if we are demonstrating it on the field too.

With the frequency of matches that the tournament demanded, how did you deal with fatigue and recovery? PC: It is very humbling to play with a team most of whom are around ten years younger than me - I’m sure they found my rituals for recovery over the top and excessive! But at 34, the body just doesn’t recover how it did at 24, especially having had glandular fever for six months last year - I’m still regaining my fitness. Recovery was crucial. I’d do a mix of yin yoga and power yoga for stretching. Foam-rolling. Lying down with my legs up the wall. Hydration was key, as was eating regularly and well. Regular moving is important for recovery too. Ollie is really the expert. It’s such a Coby Lau, Yiman Chan, Pat Chiu, Tiffany Chan and Ollie Chiu gift to have someone as knowledgeable and experienced as her on the team! I just do what she tells me, but also understanding that different bodies recover slightly differently to others, so knowing my body and goals to beat them, so there was uncertainty as to whether we had the its needs was important. We also had an awesome physio. So getting ability to finish when it counted. Fortunately everyone understood the work things seen to early and working on prevention of injury as much as rate required against Kazakhstan and fortunately our game plan allowed possible was also crucial. us to create good opportunities up front. OC: Experience definitely helps, as most international tournaments have Lastly, what’s going through your mind when you think about a similarly demanding schedule. With most games being played at 6pm representing your country at this year’s Asian Games? and 8pm, the hardest thing was getting to bed at a reasonable hour PC: How much work I need to do to improve my fitness and skills. Not after dinner in order to sleep enough before breakfast! We were actually only to secure my selection on the team, but to be able to play teams really lucky with our tournament draw as we never had to play three like China, Korea, Japan and India who are top ten in the world, you games in a row! The late games meant there were enough hours each can’t show up with anything less than your absolute best. We want to day to do active recovery, eat, hydrate and prepare for games each day at least be competitive, so that it’s not an absolute drumming, but to be (and maybe even sneak in a nap!). Regular movement, stretching and able to do that will take everything I’ve got and then some... Which is rolling out with periods of rest in-between really help the physical side of both exhilarating and incredibly daunting at the same time. I would want things. With all games being live streamed and available on YouTube, we to make Hong Kong proud! had easy access to watch our opponents in previous games to help us OC: Few people realise the Asian Games is probably one of the mentally and strategically prepare for upcoming games. biggest multi-sport events, maybe only second to the Olympics. Multi- And how did you approach each match mentally? sport events are different to a single-sports tournament - there is so PC: The mental game was really difficult for me. I was incredibly flattered much more going on! More athletes. More events. More media. More to be selected to play, but ultimately didn’t manage to get enough fitness distractions. You see how big some countries’ contingents are and it can and hockey training in to get my hockey back to where I wanted it to be be overwhelming, but being part of a smaller contingent and seeing the before the tournament. This undermined my confidence. Each game was other HK athletes brings an instant sense of achievement and pride at a mental battle for me to find the confidence that allowed me to play the being there - you really have to earn your spot. It is immensely exciting best hockey I can play. It is incredible how your mental game can affect to be a part of but it doesn’t usually hit you until the opening ceremony. execution. Belief and trust are crucial. And having a supportive team who Which is good, because we have a lot to work on before then! know how to pick you up. I didn’t always win the mental battle. I’m still working on how to get it right. OC: Each player has their most important needs. Most listen to music to help prepare their mind. Some like individual time while others like to go Interview with coach Arif Ali over team plans with their teammates. Each line (strikers, midfield, backs) What do you think made the team perform so well in this went over things in groups before the games to help focus on what we tournament? needed to do to help the team. Arif usually asks us to have individual AA: There are many things that worked and other things that we needed goals for each game too (that compliment the team goal or help you to do better, but the key thing was the trust among the team, which led focus on your own role within the team). to increased confidence and a real increase in the team’s determination to succeed. No matter who we were playing, or what the score was, the What has been your personal highlight of this qualifying stage? girls never stopped giving 100%. PC: Such a tough question. To play for Hong Kong again is such an honour. To come back as a “senior player” and be able to share How will you be approaching the preparation for the Asian Games? knowledge and skills with the younger players, to be able to give back to AA: We need consistency now in this new team attitude and need to a community that gave me so much when I was growing up, I think that improve the quality of basic skills so we can have effective decision- would be the highlight... making on the pitch. Most importantly though, I want them to have fun OC: Our performance against Kazakhstan was pivotal. We had just drawn against these hugely professional teams who they will be facing in the against Singapore the game before, having had many chances to score Games, and I want them to leave the pitch without any regrets.

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Ladies’ B Team HKFC Hockey – More Than A Game

porting the Hong Kong Football Club badge on the pitch is enough to fill anyone with pride but the work happening off it is IF – shamelessly stolen from Rudyard Kipling Sproving to be a real winner of late. In the past few months, the Hockey Section’s aptly named ‘More Than A Game’ campaign has been If we can create Love Actually mayhem busy striking up a charitable alliance in the depths of central Pakistan. And be the best lobsters ever seen at Club; Situated in Toba Tek Singh, Toba Sports Hockey Club has been running If we can lose to the top team in the Prem a youth academy since 1986, despite its lack of external funding and By one goal, despite having just one sub. the extremely basic resources it has to offer. Our very ownIshtiaq Malik If we can beat a team two - nil is a product of this academy, having started there when he was just ten Who drew with the As, and thus think they’re all that, years old, and his connection to the Club has recently allowed the Toba If all our beautiful hockey potential we can fulfil academy to receive donations for the first time in its history. And still know which areas we need to work at. “For many years I’ve been trying to help; so when Chappie told me there If we can beat Valley with a last-minute short corner; was a chance, I called them in Toba and they were all so happy,” said But also draw with teams so lame; Ishtiaq. “We rely on donations, that’s why HKFC has been so helpful by If we can meet with Triumph and Disaster sending balls, sticks, kit and hockey equipment back home because we And treat those two impostors just the same; want to keep the academy going.” If we can bear to have a hand broken, The academy currently has forty children aged from eight to eighteen Losing one, and then another jewel, years old, most of whom are from poor, working class families who Who had her shoulder dislocated but unbroken, can’t afford any equipment and they even have to play on sand and dirt And stoop, and build us up with worn-out tools. pitches - might have to find a new excuse for a mis-trap on astro now!

If we can lose our youngest legs to SATs Ishtiaq knows what the donations mean to the children, as he himself And another to bear her glandular fever cross; benefited from the charity of his coach,Mohammed Umer, who saved If yet another injures both her knees, up money from his vegetable business to buy him shoes and a stick And we stride onto the pitch despite our loss; which helped him achieve his dream of playing for Pakistan. Umer, who If we can force our heart and nerve and meniscus has dedicated 30 years of coaching to the academy, has never been To serve our turn long after they are gone, paid a penny, so Ishtiaq is extremely proud that he can now repay him And so hold on when there is nothing in us and help the next generation of potential Toba superstars by providing Except for Will, who says to us: ‘Hold on!’ them with vital kit and hockey equipment. He added: “My coach said the feeling is so good, as HKFC are the first If we can concede own goals, and not lose our nerve Club that have helped us. I can’t explain how happy they were to receive Or have biased umpires and not mouth off; goalie kit as well because that costs HK$20,000 to buy. It was all just a If we send penalties wide, and still know that we deserve; dream for the children before and then that dream became a reality when And fly from a foul, and stand up, and brush it off; they received the first kit and they had that amazing feeling.” If we can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, “I feel really proud that I can help them and the juniors over there are Ours is the League, and all we need to win it, happy because they know people are showing faith in them and giving Rise up the Bs! For we will not be outdone! them hope.”

Will Holderness

32 March 2018

Lawn Bowls News

The Club Supporters Hat Trick by HKFC Teams at National Championship Finals Day – Winter 2017 perfect closing for the year of 2017 with • Kenny Tam and Derek Wyllie in Men’s A exemplary performances by the Club 2-4-2 Pairs Competition bowlers in the National Championship Finals Tributes also went to the team Kenneth Day on 21st January, which rewarded them Fung, Warren Cheung and Tony Cheung for with three championships in a row on the day. their first runner-up title in the Men’s Triples Our star players included: Championship on the same day. • Tony Cheung in Men’s National Singles Accolades at our Outdoor Green were Championship especially pounding on the day with the • Shirley Ma, Walter Kwok and Kenneth staunch support given by our Section bowlers. Fung in Mixed Triples Competition Well done to you all! National Men’s Single Champion

National Mixed Triples - Champion National Men’sTriples - 1st Runner Up National Men’s 2-4-2 Pairs - Champion

Club Mini Fours 2018 Winner Ready for Aitkendhead Shield

eam Connie Wong (skip), Wong Yee TMing, Phyllis Wong and Calina Leung, won the Ladies’ section of the Club Mini Fours held on 28th January. The team will be invited to represent the Club to compete with other local lawn bowls clubs in the Aitkenhead Shield, which will take place on the 7th and 8th April this year.

The Men’s team will be represented by team Keith Wan (skip), Keith Yau, Kelvin Siu and Denis Hamelin.

Mini Four - Runner up team Mini Four - Champiion team

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Club Bowlers Top the Bowlers Club Bowler Tony Cheung of the Year Leaderboard Nominated for HK Sports Stars Award

lub bowlers and international laureates, Tony Cheung and Vivian Yip, rganised by the Sports Cwere bestowed with the highest title on the honour rolls of HKLBA – OFederation and Olympic Bowler of the Year 2017. Committee of Hong Kong, China (Federation), the Tony captured a total of 36 points whilst Vivian won 42 points in the men’s annual “Hong Kong Sports and women’s sections respectively. Oscar” aims to recognise the Congratulations! outstanding performance of Hong Kong athletes in 2017 and to create role models for youth in the community. This year, the Federation received a total of 133 nominations from 49 National Sports Associations competing for the six Awards categories.

Our Bowler of the Year, Tony Cheung, was nominated as a candidate for the Hong Kong Tony Cheung Sportsmanship Sports Stars Award.

The Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held on 27th March 2018. Tony Cheung Vivian Yip

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Club Magazine March 2018 35 Netball News

Chairwoman’s Report

ith finals fast approaching, I would like to to thank all of the people who work behind the scenes wish all of our teams the very best, and to make the Netball DSA run so smoothly, and remind Whope that we can continue the success everyone of the upcoming AGM on the 5th May 2018. of previous seasons. All of our teams have been The Netball DSA relies on people volunteering their skills competitive this season, so I encourage as many and time to share the workload around, and to ensure people to come along to Grand Final day, to watch all teams are contributing to the running of the DSA. If some fantastic netball and support our ladies across you are interested in a position on the committee, have Tassie Brakenridge the divisions. sponsorship enquiries or can offer umpiring or coaching Netball DSA skills, please get in contact with us at [email protected] Chairperson As the season draws to a close, I would also like

was 14 to 5. This set the tone for the remainder Finals Schedule of the match with each quarter the margin Semi Finals on Monday 19th March 7-10pm Match Reports growing further apart and finishing the match Premier Division Semi-Finals and Division 1 with a huge 20 goal win 50 goals to 30. Massive Semi-Finals at SYSMP CLUB shooting goalies!!! Division 2 and Division 3 Semi-Finals at HKFC Division 5 and Division 6 Semi-Finals at First game after the Christmas break saw Club Overall January was a great month for Club’s Aberdeen Courts play Valley Panthers. We had Kathryn Hurrell Netball. Being basically a new team from the and Elise Daly guest for Club due to Cassie start of the season we have continued to gain Grand Finals - Saturday 24th March at HK being away and the long term knee injury to confidence in each other while developing and Football Club Steph. Club came out really strong in this game streamlining our game plan. Coach Ronnie Division 3 Saturday at 2pm and with both Elise and Kathryn playing a great hasn’t been afraid to run many different Division 2 Saturday at 3.30pm half each, Club proved too strong with a win 41 combinations and the strength of our team so Division 1 Saturday at 5pm to 18. far has been to be able to adapt quickly to the Premier Division at 6.30pm changes and continue playing strong netball. We welcomed the permanent move of Kathryn Grand Finals - Monday 26th April at SYSMP Club is really excited about the remaining games ‘kato’ Hurrell to the team for the second game Division 4 (Crt 2) at 7:15pm of the rounds and to finish the season off strong. of the year against Hantang Phoenix. With six Division 5 (Crt 2) at 8:30pm of their team in the HK National Team, we knew Division 6 (Crt 1) at 8.30pm we couldn’t underestimate them and that they TORNADOES Division 7 (Crt 1) at 7:15pm would come out strong. Club had a massive 1st quarter with some fantastic shooting and 29th January 2018 Our end of year AGM is scheduled for 5th May full court defensive pressure to have a 19 to - a lovely lunch to recap and celebrate the years Following the big win against Sai Kung Stingrays 5 goal lead at the 1st break. This put us in a achievements. the week before, Tornadoes showed up commanding position and Club finished off the pumped and ready for another victory against game winning 52/29. the Valley Cougars. First and second quarters of 3rd game vs Sonics. The top team of the the match had both teams huffing and puffing, competition after the first round, and a game but the speedy Cougars were holding on tight we had been waiting to play again since to their two-point lead. Frustrated Tornadoes round 1. Club knew we were going to have to redirected their energy into adrenaline and hustle be at our best to win this game. Club came at half time, claiming the two-point lead at the Looking for out firing and with a very composed dominant end of the third quarter! Valley Cougars fought first quarter which gave us a great lead 13 v hard to regain the lead but the feisty Tornadoes Sponsors 5. The remaining 3 quarters were very tight wore down the Cougars and won comfortably The Netball DSA is looking for sponsors where Sonics won the 2nd, Club the 3rd and by seven points. Sharp shooting, persistence, to enable future growth and development Sonics the final quarter with both teams playing and defensive efforts by the Tornadoes led to an of the Netball DSA. fantastic Netball. Thankfully Club’s strong start end score of 36 – 29. kept us in a good position with an overall 5 goal Benefits to the sponsoring individual win of 42 v 37. or company can be discussed with the FINALS Sponsorship Officer. If you are interested, Last up for January after a tough month of or know someone who may be interested We’re nearing the end of the season - Save the Netball was old town rivals HFCC Demons. in becoming a Netball DSA sponsor, dates for the Grand Final at our very own Sports Knowing it was going to be a tough tussle Club please contact [email protected] really set their sights on starting strong like we Hall. There will be a cash bar - so come down had done all month and sticking to our game and enjoy the netball and support the teams. plan. Again after a huge 1st quarter the score Everyone welcome!

36 March 2018 Tennis News

Aussie Open Social Saturday 27th January

s Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki prepared to do battle Afor the Australian Open title a little over twenty players gathered together for the Aussie Open Social. Attendees were in safe pairs of Australian hands with Australasia Tennis Aces (ATA) coaches Nathan Booth and Kayne Ryan. To fuel the players’ afternoon endeavours the organisers provided a backyard BBQ spread with the requisite snags, stubbies and Sauv B.

Players had registered for either the Open or Social draw and play followed a Fast4 format with a 15 minute time limit on matches. Finishing positions of the two draws were decided by the total games won. Winner of the Open: Warwick Foy and the Social: Libby Denton.

Finally, fresh off a win for best costume (albeit a team effort) in the Xmas Ladies Social Charlotte Cheung emerged triumphant yet again. Thus setting the stage for an enticing battle at the next Tennis Society Social where erstwhile partner Karen Thorne is sure to bring her A+ game after withdrawing with injury. Fans of tennis and costumery alike should be sure to register early!

Club Magazine March 2018 37 Golf News

KSC East Tuesday 23rd January 2018

Terry and Phil celebrating At the beginning accumulating 9 birdies Jonny the Mop

here were only twelve players signed up for the second golf NP # 15 Terry Wright event of 2018. Thankfully the weather was behaving with the NP in 3 # 18 Dallas Reid Ttemperature in the low twenty degrees and only a few clouds in LDM # 14 Phil Head the sky. Well done to Terry and myself for amassing 9 birdies between us. The first 4 ball consisted of myself andTerry Wright playing against As is the custom the winner buys the beers on the bus back, Jonny Brock and Dallas Reid, the scene was set for yet another epic unfortunately I was unable to take part in the libations as I was having a battle out on the greens. dry January. Jonny was complaining of a thigh muscle strain but managed to Jonny Brock kindly drank my share and also managed spill a large portion alleviate the problem with a rather fetching compression sock. over the bus floor. Jonny the Mop from now on. I started off with a birdie on the first hole so it was either going to See you all at the next event. continue on that high note or my game would deteriorate rapidly. Thankfully my birdie run continued and I was able to amass 4 more Happy golfing throughout the round. My playing partner Terry was also on form and shot 4 more birdies to give our team a whopping victory in our Vegas Phil, Golf Event Organiser side match. The contest for most stableford points was certainly going to be close.

Second to tee off wereNick Rickett, Nikolaj Schultz, Brian MacDougall and Jukka Hakli. All being squash players and good Xmas Cup Lotus Hill friends there was a lot of good humoured banter with Brian leading the 4 ball with a total of 37 stableford points.

Last to tee off were social partnershipAngela Koo and Dominic Ng and Johnny Lam and David Lindsay. Johnny managed to card an impressive 4 nett birdies but it wasn’t enough to qualify him for a sleeve of balls: – next time Johnny!

Once all back in the club house and the cards had been collated the winning results were as follows.

1st Place Phil Head 40 points and Gross 75 2nd Place Dallas Reid C/B 39 points and Gross 76 3rd Place Terry Wright 39 points and Gross 78 Best Gross Jonny Brock 81

With the introduction of two new fun prizes, nearest to the pin on 2nd shot on hole 4 and nearest to the pin on 3rd shot on hole 18. The winners of the fun prizes were as follows.

NP # 3 Nick Rickett NP in 2 # 4 Terry Wright NP # 5 Jukka Hakli NP # 8 Phil Head NP # 13 Dallas Reid Lana Woo receiving her trophy for her outstanding performance in the Xmas Cup in December

38 March 2018 GOLF

HKFC vs FCC Friday 26th January 2018, Kau Sai Chau North Course

redictions of a cold snap and possible saw them win the 18th hole to seal a strong beating Chung and York from FCC 4 and 2. rain thankfully proved to be inaccurate comeback to halve this match. Don’s strong play on the front nine allowing as our golfers assembled at Kau Sai Dallas time to warm up and kick in on the back P The second flight held the Captains with Chau. Our first match of 2018 was against old nine. Terry Wright and Brian MacDougall taking friends the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC). on FCC’s captain Russ Julseth and Greg The 5th flight saw debutantHenry Lai teamed Last year’s match had seen low temperatures Cornfield. This match simmered along with Anatole (I can play 72 holes in one day) Le and players scrambling to find thermal gear with the consistency of Cornfield and the up against Tracy Kwan and Paul Nazer. Tracy probably better suited to the ski slopes. HKFC experience of Julseth keeping the FCC pair very happy to be playing having survived a wanting to take advantage of the mild weather ahead most of the front nine and was all serious car accident in Canada in the New Year. and retain possession of the Cup we won in square on 12. The match was decided with Unfortunately for Tracy the new pairing of Lai this fixture last year. Wright’s putter holing big putts on both the and Le clicked straight away for another solid 4 The dry winter conditions presented a North 15th and 16th to close out this match 3 and 2 win to HKFC. Course in good condition with firm fairways, and 2. Last but certainly not least the final pairing consistent greens but big problems for anyone Duncan Spooner and Warren Weener for HKFC saw seasoned campaigners Andy that overshot these greens with limited winter ambitiously started their match with Choi Wood and Ian Petersen against FCC’s Mike growth allowing loose shots to run off into and Feng attempting to also play a HKFC Tinworth and Peter Barrett. One up after the major trouble. A constant stream of tractors, Matchplay match with each other as well as first hole the HKFC pair never looked back ham mowers, tankers, carts, bunker groomers their match against FCC. After going 1 down and egging well with Ian parring all the par 3 and course marshals in carts on the course on the first hole they persevered until the 4th holes and Woody chipping stone dead a couple a regular reminder of the amount of work it hole before realising this was never going of times the FCC pair never had a chance. The takes to run this course and the number of to work. Abandoning their match with each final score being a 6 and 5 win to Wood and people it gainfully employs. Also a test for the other allowed them to concentrate and beat Petersen. concentration at times. their FCC opponents 4 and 3 with the only A convincing win, a trophy retained but more John Banks and Jonny Brock first up for distraction from then on apparently being importantly a very enjoyable mid-winter round HKFC getting to 3 up and seeming in control Dallas Reid spraying balls around in the group of golf played in great company with our good throughout a large part of this match. A chip in behind them. friends from FCC. Thanks to Russ for your from Banks on the 14th appearing to confirm Dallas and Don Roberts proved it’s not the efforts organising the match and we will see this dominance – alas it was for a bogey. size of the dog in the fight that’s important in you same time next year. Strong play from opponents Au and Deardon

Club Magazine March 2018 39 GOLF

Xili Golf Club Friday 2nd February 2018

raving the cold weather of Shenzhen, stableford points, making sure there was at sixteen players set out in temperatures least a count back to challenge Jonny. recorded as low as 7 degrees Celsius. B Off third wereHenry Lai, Ricky Chan, Peter Drama ensued from the start with Owen and Nie and Mary Soo, but for some reason Peter Shauna having trouble finding a taxi to make and Ricky decided they wanted out of our the courtesy shuttle bus to and from Xili Golf event altogether and raced off in there golf carts Club which departed Island Shangri-La hotel at alone and were never seen again, poor show a very respectable 9.30am. chaps!

Various other players had opted to drive Last but no means least were Johnny Lam, directly to Xili Golf Club and with Shauna and Allan Homeming and Owen and Shauna Davis, Owen now taking the bus from Wanchai to the latter pair only just making the tee time but Huanggang border and then a taxi to Xili, we raring to go nonetheless. Solid performances all were all on the tee box just in time. round but not enough to compete with the days wining score from home course favourite Mary I have to say that Xili is one of the most Soo, shooting 38 points to win the event. well manicured course I have ever played and boasts 4 separate 9 holes, A/B/C/D. In In addition to the nearest pin prizes on all par Thanks again to Mary Soo for facilitating the previous years we had only played A/D layout 3’s we also had prizes for nearest pin with 2nd use of their Xili Golf Club membership and to so I had requested we play B/C this year and shot on par 4 hole B7, as well as nearest the all the excellent staff and a special note to the I am very pleased to say that they too were pin with 3rd shot on par 5 hole C9. The results caddies who in my opinion were Top Draw. spectacular. were as follows: On a personal note, I would like to thank the NP B3 Jonny Brock The first group to tee off were myself,Jonny Golf Society for giving me the opportunity to act NP B5 Phil Head Brock, Nick Rickett and Don Roberts. Myself as GEO for the past more than three years, but NP C4 Margaret Man and Don paired up to take on the formidable it is time for me to pass on the reins, so I would NP C8 Phil Head duo and with Jonny shooting 1 under on the like to welcome into the role, my successor NP 2nd shot B7 Jonny Brock front 9, we knew we were in trouble. Well done Ted Li, who will be taking over from me in the NP 3rd shot C9 Phil Head Jonny for a total round of 78 and 36 points to coming months. LD M B8 Ricky Chan set the standard for the rest of the field. LD W B8 Rosemary Hsu Wishing you a very successful tenure as GEO Second off were Margaret Man and husband Ted. Man Shu Bor playing with Kenneth and Stableford Winners: Happy golfing Rosemary Hsu. Rosemary was still under a 1st Mary Soo 38 2.5 stroke penalty after her last win but this 2nd Rosemary Hsu C/B 36 Phil, Golf Event Organiser wasn’t deterring her from shooting a solid 36 3Rd Jonny Brock 36 Best Gross Phil Head 81

40 March 2018 GOLF

HKFC vs Royal HK Yacht Club Monday 5th February, Macau

A relieved Dallas not having to explain to Terry that Clem Hill, Gordon Marsden, Stefan Fischer and Dallas Reid, Matt Burke, David Leung and he managed to be the first losing Captain in the Jonny Brock Simon Wong RHKYC match!

Owen Davis, Anatole Le, Gary Chin and Steve Rockowitz Peter Cheung, Gilles Bonnier, Ian Petersen and Eric Martin

ast year’s match against the RHKYC had so Matt Burke and Nick Rickett stepped in face when he realised that I had beaten him in been scrapped as they were unable to at late notice to ensure we had a full team. the long drive event! The other highlight, was Lfield a team in the period close to Chinese Unfortunately Matt then got stuck in a massive of course hoisting the trophy for the fourth New Year which we had selected. Accordingly tailback behind a car crash in Sai Kung on consecutive time on behalf of the Club. we were delighted when we were able to Monday morning and so missed the ferry but Thanks are due to Terry Wright who did reanimate this excellent fixture for the fourth still managed to make it to Macau in time for most of the organisation of our team before meeting against this very sociable opposition. his flight. he headed off on a trip to New Zealand, to Our enthusiasm for this event was also partly Nick possibly wished he was stuck in a traffic Pat Sherriff for organising for RHKYC even fuelled by the fact that we had managed to win jam as his match did not go so well and he and though thanks to a boating incident he had it on each of the previous three occasions! John Banks went down a whopping 9 and 7 an incapacitated shoulder and could not play, That enthusiasm was however somewhat to a very sharp pairing of Vance Lee and Chris and to Macau GCC for presenting a course diminished by the weather forecast which Li. Luckily the other flights were not aware of in excellent condition with super fast and true projected strong winds and temperatures this catastrophe, and all managed to emerge greens. down around 8 degrees for the day of the victorious, with a few big margins on our side Well done to all the HKFC participants, and match. Much preparation was made and too. thanks to all the RHKYC players for being good tips exchanged by email for how to compete The match was followed by a very pleasant sports and good company as usual. in these rather demanding conditions. Top lunch in the Macau GCC clubhouse where we tips included thermal underwear, wooly hats, also ran the prize presentation. Match results: gloves, tomato soup, and hip flasks full of Nick Rickett/John Banks 9 and 7 Down-oops! whiskey. As you can see from the pictures at We had a few fun prizes going and these were Dallas Reid/ Matt Burke 3 and 2 Up the tee off, most of these tips were taken. evenly split between the two teams with Vance Andrew Wood/Jenny Chapman 5 and 4 Up Lee and Steve Rockowitz winning on the Jonny Brock/Gordon Marsden 3 and 2 Up We had had a couple of team crises in the RHKYC side and Andrew Wood and myself Anatole Le/Owen Davis 7 and 5 Up days leading up to the event with one player winning on our side. Highlight of the prize giving Gilles Bonnier/Ian Petersen 6 and 5 Up having to go to hospital, and another unable was undoubtedly the look on Jonny Brock’s to get a passport out of the British authorities

Club Magazine March 2018 41 Swimming & Triathlon News

HKASA Short Course Swimming Championships

he new year is off to a great start! Another fantastic set of results for the Club at the HKASA Short Course Swimming TChampionships held on 28th January. Some highlights are Sandy Chan sweeping her events, claiming gold in all everything she swam, while Stuart Tait made a triumphant return, winning the 50m Butterly in 40-44s.

Name Event Place Sandy Chan 25 Metre Freestyle (F 30-34) 1st 25 Metre Backstroke (F 30-34) 1st 50 Metre Butterfly (F 30-34) 1st Jessica McCarroll 50 Metre Butterly (F 50-54) 2nd 200 Metre Freestyle (F 50-54) 1st Matt Belecanech 100 Metre IM (M 25-29) 1st 200 Metre Freestyle (M 25-29) 2nd Matthieu Maury 100 Metre IM (M 30-34) 7th 200 Metre Freestyle (M 30-34) 3rd Tony Mitchell 100 Metre IM (M 50-54) 3rd 25 Metre Backstroke (M 50-54) 6th 50 Metre Breastroke (M 50-54) 9th 200 Metre Freestyle (M 50-54) 2nd Nicole Millson 25 Metre Backstroke (F 35-39) 1st 100 Metre IM (F 35-39) 2nd 50 Metre Breastroke (F 35-39) 2nd Stuart Tait 50 Metre Butterfly (M 40-44) 1st Simon Weller 50 Metre Butterfly (M 45-49) 6th 200 Metre Freestyle (M 45-49) 4th Marathons Adrian McCarroll 100 Metre IM (M 55-59) 10th ith the weather being a bit chilly for open water swims but 50 Metre Breastroke (M 55-59) 6th perfect for running, a number of our members took to the 200 Metre Freestyle (M 55-59) 5th Wroad in a number of full and half marathons. Adrian McCarroll Christian Wyborn 100 Metre IM (M 40-44) 7th achieved a course PB in the China Coast Half marathon held on 28th January and James Mabbutt dominated in both the China Coast 200 Metre Freestyle (M 40-44) 9th and Standard Chartered Half. David Gething won the 10KM OPEN Lachlan Wolfers 25 Metre Backstroke (M 40-44) 3rd Clearwater Bay Chase, held on 7th January. Richard Hall completed the China Coast full marathon. 50 Metre Butterfly (M 40-44) 5th 200 Metre Freestyle (M 40-44) 6th

42 March 2018 Badminton News

HKBA Badminton Doubles Leagues 2018 Kicked Off

Patrick (left) going for a net shot with Matthew protecting the back court. Ivan (right) rising for a forehand strike with Chun Tin at the net.

On 13th January, the B Division Men’s Doubles team played against the “Stark Industries” Badminton Club. The three doubles pairs of each team would play a 9-game round robin to determine the winner. Our team’s pairs for this match were: Patrick Leung and Matthew Wong, Chun Tin Lam and Ivan Ho, Mat Shuker and Ka Chun So. Patrick and Matthew had a slow start in the first game and had to concede it even though they had caught up remarkably in the latter part of the game. The second game was a very close one, in which Chun Tin and Ivan had played brilliantly. Unfortunately, the game was lost by a narrow margin of 19-21 at the end. Then Mat and Ka Chun pulled back one game for the team, beating the strongest pair of the opponent team. It was also a very close game, but luck was on our side this time with our pair winning at deuce by 22-20. After Mat and Mat (left) moving fast to take the serve while Ka Chun ready to take Ka Chun took the fifth game, we were down by only two games to opportunity to attack. three, but not yet out. Unfortunately, we lost the following games in a row before the opponent team conceded the ninth and final game. he first major badminton tournament of the new season, the Thus, we lost the match by three games to six. Our team will certainly Badminton Doubles Leagues 2018 organised by the Hong come back stronger in the remaining three matches in this round Kong Badminton Association (HKBA), started in January. This T robin stage of competition. year we entered a total of four teams in the competition, namely, one team each of Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles The Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles teams in the B Division in the B Division, plus one Men’s Doubles team in the E Division. both won their first matches, on 13th and 21st January respectively Each of the three teams in the B Division had played their first as they were unchallenged by the opponent teams because of a matches respectively in January, while the E Division team will have walk-over. Our teams are ready to take on their opponents in the to wait until February for their turn. matches to be played in the coming weeks.

Khoo Family Won Silver in HKBA Championships Once More

oon Boo Khoo and his younger son Kevin won the 2nd place for the Father/Son Doubles category in the 16th HKBA Family Badminton Championships. This annual Btournament, which has been organised by Hong Kong Badminton Association in the last 16 years, always attracts enormous number of players to participate. This year there were 84 pairs registered in the Father/Son Doubles category, in which the Khoo family had competed for consecutive 4 weeks before reaching the finals stage. In the Grand Finals match, Boon and Kevin had played over 50 minutes before giving away the championship to the Chan family with a narrow margin of scores of 21-19, 19-21, 19-21. Well done and congratulations! Boon and his son Kevin holding their trophy proudly in HKFC colour.

Club Magazine March 2018 43 Ten Pin Bowling

Emy Clarke BIG Treasurer

BIG Report

he Hong Kong Interclub Ten Pin Bowling (HKICTB) League Thas reached the half-way stage of the season. At the end of January 2018 Kowloon Tong Club (KTC) is in 1st place, followed by the Ladies Recreation Club (LRC) in 2nd place and the HKFC Bowling Interest Group Awards Jan 2018 (BIG) in the 3rd position on Scratch Points. On the Handicap Points the LRC are 1st place, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) 2nd and Hong Kong Club 3rd position.

The HKICTB Singles Tournament was held on the 23rd January 2018 at South China Athletic Association. There were thirty-one bowlers competing from seven Clubs with ladies granted an 8 point handicap on each game. After three games the top eight players were namely; Jeffrey Wang, John Chiu, James Cheng, Bryan Fung, Derek Wong (all from KTC), Stephen Liu (RHKYC), Gerald Lau (LRC), Emy Clarke (HKFC).

They all qualified for the elimination rounds. The results after the 3rd and final elimination round was Champion – Derek Wong, 1st Runner Up – Emy Clarke and the 2nd Runner Up – Bryan Fung.

Those who are interested to join the (BIG) bowling league or practice sessions, schedules are posted at the bowling alley. Please note that every Thursday evening will be a league match or practice sessions.

Emy Clarke BIG Treasurer

Christmas dinner 2017

44 March 2018 Movie and Book Library

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