IN THIS ISSUE - Preview of the 2017 GFI HKFC 10S - F&B Promotions - Match Reports - and More

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Hong Kong Football Club

C 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel 2830 9500 Fax 2882 5040 M Website: www.hkfc.com.hk Contents Y GENERAL COMMITTEE CM President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 MY Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 3 CY Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan CMY Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Food and Beverage promotions...... 5 Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan K Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Rugby...... 12 Development : Peter Crabtree Discipline : James Niehorster Mini Rugby...... 18 Membership : Maurice O’Brien Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Squash...... 24 Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen Hockey...... 27 Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr Lawn Bowls...... 30 MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mark Pawley Soccer...... 32 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Netball...... 33 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Executive Chef : Patrick Lau Golf...... 35 Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Badminton...... 38 Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Tennis...... 40 Swimming and Triathlon...... 42 Bowling Interest Group...... 44 CLUB MAGAZINE Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information Movie and Book Library...... 45 and requests for placement of advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or Cover image: Nate Ebner playing for the Samurai International at last year’s the General Committee. The Club reserves the right to GFI HKFC 10s (Photo by Power Sport Images) edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club.

Club Magazine Mar 2017 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman

Dear Members,

trust that you all enjoyed the Lunar New Year April, preceded by our very own GFI HKFC Rugby holidays and that we all have a propitious Year of the Tens Tournament on the 5th and 6th April. Rooster. The Lion Dance that was held at the Club By the time this month’s magazine is published, you on the 5th February was, as usual, a good fun event, should all have received a letter from me concerning Iespecially for the children who enjoyed the acrobatic the opening up of the Accelerated Social Membership performances of the dancers (see photos below). The Scheme for the children of eligible Members of at least Annual Staff Party was also a good night out for our five year’s good standing. We hope that by opening hard-working Staff. The General Committee, despite up this scheme to the Children of Members, who losing one of the games and being fined by having to know and appreciate the Club and our ethos, that John J Shanahan, sing a song, thoroughly enjoyed the evening and we Chairman we will not only satisfy a demand for this category of thank the Staff Organizing Committee for their hard membership, but also generate funds for the Master work and all the Staff for inviting us. Redevelopment Plan that we intend to push on with On the sporting front, the Soccer Section will be hosting later this year. the AIA Soccer Tournament on the 3rd March; the I would add that it is also our intention to resurface Lawn Bowls Section will be hosting the International both the Main Pitch and Hockey Pitch (plus the Tiger Bowls tournament on the 11th and 12th March Training Triangle) during the summer months, and at and the Tennis Society will have the Tennis Club the same time undertake necessary waterproofing Championship (Juniors) Tournament on the 18th and works to the roof of the Club, which will then require 19th March. The Rugby Section will also be holding the installation of new Tennis Courts. their Mini Rugby Festival on the 19th March (the longest tournament of its kind in the world). And on John J Shanahan, the topic of rugby, don’t forget that the HSBC/Cathay Chairman Pacific Rugby Sevens will be held on the 7th to 9th

Photos form the Lion Dance on 5th February

Obituary We were saddened to hear the news of the recent passing away of our Member Mr Richard Elms. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

2 Mar 2017 From the Desk of Mark Pawley

s with last year, March is not quite the same And, for those of you that would like to have a as it used to be with Rugby Week now casual lunch in the Restaurant in order to try out a seemingly, permanently moved to early few regional specialities, then our Irresistible Asian next month! Having said that, and, as the Flavours Buffet Lunch is the place to be on Saturday ChairmanA has noted, March isn’t going to be a “quiet” 4th March from noon to 2.30pm. month with, in particular, the International Tiger In the Coffee Shop this month, we have a great offer Bowls Tournament on the weekend of the 11th and where four people can eat for the price of three 12th March and the Mini Rugby Festival with some when you come and try the All You Can Eat Shellfish 4,000 children participating on Sunday 19th March. Dinner Buffet available on Friday and Saturday Of course, the Rugby 10s, Rugby 7s and Hockey 6s evenings throughout March. Mark Pawley, follow in quick succession in early April. General Manager Not to be outdone, the Sportsman’s Bar re-introduces On the food and beverage front, I hear that the food the Carvery Weekend with Roast Prime Beef Rib and at the last Wine Dinner was excellent, as was the Yorkshire Pudding etc, which is available on Friday wine, so, for those of you that haven’t tried one, how evenings and Saturday and Sunday from 11.45am to about booking a table for the, slightly wordy, Pallette 2.30pm and again from 6pm to 10pm. Friendly and Wallet Worthy Wine Dinner on Friday 17th March. A four-course meal (plus canapés with And, don’t forget that Live Super 18’s Rugby is back on the Reception Drink), along with five wines to try, not the screen in the Sportsman’s at the weekend along with bad for $438 per Member! the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday 26th March.

I also hear that our Afternoon Tea Set in the Chairman’s I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! Bar (which can also be served in the Lounge Bar, when Mark Pawley, available), has been very well received and is great value General Manager at $84 per person (minimum of two orders per table).

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4 Mar 2017 IN THE RESTAURANT

Club Magazine Mar 2017 5 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Lunch at the Club

THE RESTAURANT THE COFFEE SHOP THE CHAIRMAN’S BAR Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm

Set Lunch with Starter Buffet Light Lunch Buffet “Carvery” Set Lunch 2 Courses: $175 $138 (Adult); $75 (Child) 2 Courses: $125 3 Courses: $195 Friday to Sunday 3 Courses: $148 includes Coffee or Tea from Noon to 2.30pm International Lunch Buffet $165 (Adult); $80 (Child)

‘LUNCHSCAPE’ SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAY DINNER BUFFET WITH in the Chairman’s Bar in the Restaurant and Chairman’s Bar MORE SEAFOOD CHOICES Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm every Sunday from 11am to 2.30pm In the Restaurant Make the Chairman’s Bar your midday throughout the month of March every Sunday for dinner getaway for a delicious lunch. The Brunch will now feature an extended from 6.30pm to 9.30pm The “Carvery Set Lunch” features our famous buffet spread, with more varieties and throughout the month of March slow cooked Prime Rib during the weekday. options to choose from. Live cooking Starter as well as dessert will be served. stations are still here, as well as old The Restaurant will be offering a mouth- watering Sunday Dinner Buffet featuring Asian- It’s great value with unmatched ambience. favourites such as the cascading chocolate fountain, delectable sushi and fresh oysters style seafood. Dishes will feature soft shell corner. crabs, abalone, lobsters, cod fish, scallops, Please contact the Restaurant at razor clams and King Prawns. (All items are BEER, GREAT WHISKY AND 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: served on a rotation basis.) WINE COLLECTION [email protected] The buffet will also feature a selection of sushi in the Chairman’s Bar and sashimi, oysters and international desserts. throughout the month of March Featuring a selection of locally brewed beers, 24 whiskies from around the world (single IRRESISTIBLE OYSTER malt and blended), 14 unique craft whiskies EXPERIENCE Dress Code: Club Casual from USA, Taiwan, India, Iceland, Japan, in the Chairman’s Bar No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops or Scotland and England and 11 highly rated every day from 4.30pm to 10.30pm wines carefully selected from Bordeaux, sandals with socks, no short Casual Available daily at only $15 each (minimum order Burgundy, Italy and Australia. Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear). of a half dozen) Opening hours: Ladies are required to dress to a Oysters are a good source of iron, which helps the Mon - Sat: Noon - Midnight comparable standard. body to transport oxygen to individual cells to give Sunday: 11am - Midnight us more energy. They are also high in potassium and calcium. Enjoy this offer while it lasts! Photo for reference only for reference Photo

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SEMI DINNER BUFFET In the Coffee Shop Monday to Thursday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of March

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

Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more details.

Club Magazine Mar 2017 7 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Buy 3 get the 4th one FREE All You Can Eat Shellfish Dinner Buffet

In the Coffee Shop Friday and Saturday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of March

Invite your friends to enjoy our special The buffet will also feature an offer where you get one dinner buffet for international spread of appetizers, free when you purchase three. salads, soup, main courses and The Buffet will feature a wide selection desserts. of fresh shellfish, including abalone, For more information please call the scallops, mussels, razor clams, king Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 or email at prawns, oysters, lobster and much more. [email protected] All items are served on a rotation basis.

CARVERY WEEKEND in the Sportsman’s Bar available every Friday from 6pm - 10pm in the every Saturday and Sunday Sportsman’s Bar from 11.45am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 10pm Roast Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding, APRIL PREVIEW Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Gravy

$118 per Adult, $72 per Child Family Poolside RUGBY The Six Nations Championship Buffet Party games will be broadcast live. with Inflatable Also, Super 18’s Rugby heats up with games on Friday nights and Date : Friday 28th April 2017 Saturday afternoons throughout the Time : from 6.30pm to 9pm month. (Food served from 6.30pm to 8.45pm) Do not forget to pencil in your diary Sunday 19th March when Price: $298 per Member (age 18+) the Club will host the annual Mini $328 per Member’s Guest (age 18+) Rugby Festival, which promises to $148 per Junior (age 13-17) $88 per Child (age 3-12) be a very busy day. Special beverage package available

SOCCER The Swimming Pool will close at 9pm. The English Premier League Please contact Catering Office on 2830 continues to take the spotlight SPARE RIBS 9513 or email: [email protected] for with plenty of important games, in the Sportsman’s Bar reservations. please check the Notice Board for Indulge in the aroma of ribs and enjoy our Booking form is also available at the updates. signature Spare Ribs in three different flavours. Reception. The Pool Party may be cancelled due to AUTO RACING bad weather or an insufficient number of The Formula One season starts bookings. on the afternoon of Sunday 26th March with the Australian Grand Prix live from Melbourne.

8 Mar 2017 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

APRIL PREVIEW

Club Magazine Mar 2017 9 10 Mar 2017 Club Magazine Mar 2017 11 Rugby News

Conor Cole, Rugby Section Captain

At the Coleface

appy New Year’s Rugby Section. I’m are top of the league and Drags are second, to Disciplined Services, having pulled back sure everyone who went to the New however they have a game in hand and a better the points over a tough 80 minutes to score Year’s Eve Party at the Club had a point difference, so all to play for in the top of a try in the dying moments of the game, blast. Always good to see some of the table end of season clash. Scorpions, who unfortunately and devastatingly they missed Hour rugby players running towards the ball and have moved up a division this season have the conversion. This put them out of the not away from it for a change. The Section done remarkably well, as we knew they would, running for the league title but we’ll be seeing committee would like to wish the whole to qualify for the GC’s and have spared no effort them in the GC’s. Section a fantastic 2017. in getting there. Expendables had a very successful January! Club started the year with a great win at Select couldn’t have had a better start to the They beat Kowloon in their first fixture of home against HKCC (31-28), however the season, absolutely destroying their long-term the year by 17-10 at home in another close rest of January proved tough and we went rivals by 44-5, with brilliant performances game, they then carried this success into their on to lose to Valley by 21 points, in what the from several key players on the pitch, captain only other game before CNY beating TSW DOR and Head Coach have described as the Rob Hartley’s smile was akin to a Cheshire away by 25-19. Meaning their spot in the best they have seen Valley play all season. cat and coach Tony George was quoted GC’s is almost confirmed, touch wood. Unfortunately, our premiership side then lost to saying “that will stop them whooping!". Select Ice won convincingly against Comvita Bloomberg Scottish, whose number 8 put on then played against Scottish in their next Sparkle at home in their opening game by an outstanding display, by 6 points, meaning fixture and lost by 10-0, Scottish have been 29-8. Unfortunately, in what is an extremely we did get the consolation bonus point. At extremely strong for most of the season. To lopsided league, they then went on to lose the end of January that puts us at 4th, just round off the month positively, they smashed their remaining fixtures in January against narrowly behind Kowloon and absolutely TSW by 43-12 before CNY, putting them CWB, Gai Wu and Valley. They will have to qualified for the GC’s, but regrettably out of second in the table to Scottish in the run up fight hard for a spot in the GC’s post CNY. the running for the league title. to the end of the season. Fire lost to Gai Wu Hawks at Happy Valley by In League 1, both Dragons and Scorpions had Adding to a great start for the Section, Bulls 22-10 in their first and only game in January. a rest in the first week. Dragons played their beat HKCC by 24-15 at home in their first With a few games in hand due to scheduling only game of the month, having no game before game of the year. They then lost to Typhoons they will be competing for a spot in the GC’s in CNY, against Kowloon and won convincingly in a narrow game by 6 points which saw February. by 50-17. Scorpions kicked off the year with a Typhoon take the league trophy home early, very narrow loss to Valley, who had all to prove reflecting on how strong they have been in So all in all some good prospects for the after their 1 point loss in the last fixture, in what that league all season. Looking forward to Section heading into Chinese New Year and was an extremely competitive and well fought seeing Bull’s in the GC’s where we’re hoping the end of the season. We’re very pleased to match. It’s safe to say our Scorp's team walked for some of their legendary GC form. see everyone competing for at least a spot in away with their heads held high. Bouncing back the GC’s, and we urge you to get down and Sequins beat SCAA CWB Pirates by 20-5 in quickly they went on to beat HKCC the next support the teams who have a shot at the their first game at King’s Park in the second week by 43-7. At the end of the month, Valley GC’s in early March! week of the year. They then lost by 1 point

12 Mar 2017 RUGBY

A Rugby Section Legend Cycles Across The Four Oarsmen Southeast Asia Rowing Across the Atlantic

We're missing him dearly but Danny to Raise Money for Charities "Dolores" Browne is on the road. We've been told Danny decided that flying directly to Singapore would be no fun at all, and that Dolores needed to gather first hand research for her upcoming tours. Starting in Myanmar and working his way to Singers, follow We are very pleased to support a wonderful cause this year. One Danny on his blog that he's been updating between pit stops and pints. of our Rugby Section members, Peter Robinson, will set out We wish you all the best mate, come to take on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge in December back soon! 2017. Peter was a part of the Rugby Section’s 2009/2010 GC

Follow Dan’s blog on: winning side, where he played alongside Ben Kende, who is one https://brownieandbike. of his motivations for undertaking this challenge. It is an incredible wordpress.com/ and inspirational story, please take time to read about Peter and his team’s ambition this year and their motivations behind it.

INSPIRATION FOR THE RACE

“Ben is a real inspiration to us in our quest to row the Atlantic and it’s his resilience in the face of adversity and dogged determination that we hope to reciprocate during our row.”

Peter Robinson Danny Browne Peter Robinson was lucky enough to spend a couple of years working and living courage and “can do” approach to life which in Hong Kong where he represented the has meant that he has continued to excel Hong Kong Football Club’s Rugby Section in life. Ben has since completed a degree in playing alongside the very talented Ben Finance and Marketing at Sydney University Kende. and is currently studying for a Juris Doctor of A rising star of Hong Kong rugby, Ben Law Degree at Sydney University. sustained a spinal cord injury while Ben is a real inspiration to the four oarsmen representing the territory at the Asian in their quest to row the Atlantic and it’s his Junior Championship in August 2010 and resilience in the face of adversity and dogged has since adjusted to life as a Tetraplegic determination that we hope to reciprocate with limited use of his arms and no use of during our row. his legs. The Ben Kende Foundation Ben was only 18 when this life changing (www.bkf. was informally set injury happened. Many would have played com.hk/bens-story-2) up in 2011 by friends and teachers of Ben the victim but it is Ben’s unflinching

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Radike Samo in last year’s GFI HKFC 10s

Classic Wallabies to make GFI HKFC 10s debut in Hong Kong A star-studded Classic Wallabies squad boosted by Australia Sevens and U20 players will make their tournament debut at the GFI HKFC 10s in April

star-studded Classic Wallabies Wallabies under consideration. help us compete. We’re not coming over just team will make their tournament to make up the numbers,” said Hoiles, 35, Tuqiri captained the Classic Wallabies in debut at the 32nd GFI HKFC 10s, who represented Australia from 2004 to 2008. their exhibition game against the Famous which will be held at Hong Kong Fijians at this month’s Sydney Sevens, while “I was actually asked to play in the 10s last FootballA Club from 5th to 6th April. hooker Adam Freier, centres Morgan Turinui year and was over in Hong Kong for the In a bid to challenge the top teams at the and Lachlan Mackay, and scrumhalf Patrick Sevens, so it’ll be my second time there and I 10-a-side curtain raiser to the Hong Kong Phibbs are also in the running for the GFI know Radike Samo has played the 10s before Sevens, the squad will also include Australia HKFC 10s. and won. We should have a strong squad.” Sevens players and Australia U20s. Stephen Hoiles, who manages the Classic The Australian Rugby Foundation’s Hong Justin Harrison, who played second row for Wallabies for the Australian Rugby Union, has Kong chapter will also be launched while Australia, Brumbies, Waratahs, Ulster and confirmed that he will be among the playing the Classic Wallabies are in the city, which is Bath, will coach the side. staff in Hong Kong and said further players proving an exciting new option for a team that will be confirmed soon. were a regular feature at the World Rugby Legendary lock Nathan Sharpe, who won 116 Classic in Bermuda. caps from 2002-12, giant wingers Lote Tuqiri “We know it’s a really high standard of rugby and Wendell Sailor, and towering forward at the GFI HKFC 10s so we’ve got some “The Classic Wallabies often played in Radike Samo – a 10s champion with the Asia great Wallabies coming over and we’re Bermuda, but it’s a really long trip and after a Pacific Dragons in 2014 – are among former recruiting some Sevens players and U20s to while we couldn’t really do it justice and send

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enough Wallabies,” said Hoiles, who finished his Super Rugby career with the Waratahs in 2014.

“Everyone’s excited about playing in Hong Kong and watching the Sevens afterwards, and we’ll be using the opportunity to launch the Australian Rugby Foundation. I think the team will be a big drawcard for the Australian expat community there, so we should have some good support at Hong Kong Football Club.”

Classic Wallabies will join the 13 leading teams from last year’s GFI HKFC 10s, including defending champions Penguin International, 2016 runners-up Samurai International, three-time champions Hogan Lovells Asia Pacific Dragons and two-time finalists Tradition YCAC.

A-Trade Overseas Old Boys, Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles, Projecx Waterboys, King’s College at UQ, Kir Club Pyrenees, UBB Gavekal, Irish Vikings, GFI East Africans and hosts Natixis HKFC also return. The final two teams in the 16-team tournament will be confirmed soon.

Inaugurated in 1986 to celebrate Hong Kong Football Club’s centenary, the GFI HKFC 10s has long attracted the game’s top Sports Massage was provided to Members at the players including seven of the New Zealand team who won the Swimming Pool Complex Sun Deck over the 2015 Rugby World Cup – Conrad Smith, Jerome Kaino, Ben summer months last year, but this service came Smith, Beauden Barrett, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Sam Cane and to an end. Charlie Faumuina. The good news is, if you would like to enjoy Along with GFI, other sponsors in 2017 include Natixis (gold Sports Massage with Petra, you still can. sponsor), DHL, Q-Net and Withers (silver), CBRE, CPA Global (bronze) and Pure Blonde (official beer). HKFC members can enjoy Sports Massage from Petra Rauszen with a 15% discount at: sportsperformance, which is conveniently located in the heart of Central: We know it’s a really high standard of 8/F, China Building, 29 Queen’s Road Central rugby at the GFI HKFC 10s so we’ve got some great Wallabies coming over and we’re Meet Petra Rauszen, ITEC Nm Dip (UK) Sports Massage Therapist recruiting some Sevens players and U20s to Petra has 20 years experience in Sports Massage help us compete and has studied various massage techniques in Hong Kong, Thailand, England and Germany.

Petra provided a massage service at the HKFC between 1999-2005 before moving back to Europe to continue her studies further.

Petra is a part-time Sports Massage Therapist for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) since Tickets on sale at Ticketflap.com 2014. There she has treated, for example, Tickets for the 32nd GFI HKFC 10s at Hong Kong Football Venus Williams, Angelique Kerber, Samantha Club from April 5-6 are available online at Ticketflap: www. Stosur, and Caroline Wozniacki to name but a few. ticketflap.com/gfi2017 Single-day entry is HK$100 and an Early Bird Package for two Petra has taught various ITEC Diploma and days of rugby is HK$150 at Ticketflap. Certificate courses in Hong Kong. Thursday night’s After Party features live band The Benchwarmers and a free flow of beer and wine, and is For appointments please call tel.: 2521 6380 HK$300 on the door or HK$250 (Early Bird) at Ticketflap. and bring along your HKFC Membership card Two days of rugby and the After Party is available at Ticketflap to enjoy your discount. for HK$400.

Club Magazine Mar 2017 17 Mini Rugby News

Tai Po Festival, Richard Hawkes Cup and Kim Lam Cup Sunday 15th January

Under 12 Girls Under 12 Girls

Message from the Under 12 Girls Mini Rugby Chairman In the fourth round of the Kim Lam Cup the U12 Girls again entered two teams, with FC1 competing in Division 1 and FC2 in Division 2.

Some of the Club girls went into the competition after a very strong Dear Club magazine readers, performance in the New Year’s Day match, where Football Club managed to get 11 girls selected in the squad of 23 for the Island Lions team. Please find following highlights from the Tai Po Festival The Club contingent were instrumental in the excellent 12-10 win over (U6-U11 ), Richard Hawkes Cup ( U12 ) and Kim Lam the Peninsular Dragons, with the icing on the cake being Club’s Emma Cup ( U12 ). Standing winning the Best and Fairest Player award for the match. The Tai Po Festival, the fourth of the season took Back in the Kim Lam Cup, for FC1 it again all came down to their on place at King’s Park on Sunday 15th January and was going tussle with the Stingrays, who again just came out on top with accompanied by suitable rugby weather with overcast a hard fought 2-1 win. The Club girls gave it their all and on another skies and temperatures a little cooler than usual. day would have run out winners, being held up three times on the line. However that didn’t stop all HKFC’s 40 participating The girls took their disappointment out in their remaining three games, teams from enjoying a good day of competitive and beating Valley Fort 7-0, HKUSB1 3-1 and a Lantau team 8-0. Although enjoyable Mini Rugby. Separately, our six teams in the disappointed, they can be very proud of their performance and so they U12 boys and U12 girls played their latest rounds of should be with an end result of played 4, won 3, lost 1, scoring 19 tries the Richard Hawkes Cup and Kim Lam Cup at Happy and only conceding 3. Valley. For FC2, there was also disappointment and the girls were obviously a On Sunday 22nd January, our U12 and U10 girls bit rusty after the Christmas break. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t entered six teams in the Discovery Bay Girls Beach manage a win going down to HKUSB2, Flying Kukris, USRC Tigers and Festival. Valley Rays. Despite the losses, the girls played well in patches and there Bruce Ruffy, was a fine individual try scored byMei Saan Pitter. Mini Rugby Chairman Peter Whitton

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Under 12 Boys and we turned the ball over a number of times. Tomas scored our first try, showing good strength, before Geoffreyshowed some pace and HKFC 2 had their best competition to date, both in terms of results scored the second. Finally, Chris scored an excellent individual try, and performance. The first game was against DB Pirates’ first team. when he picked up from the base, ran blind and weaved through their DB were determined to put a marker down against Club and secure defence. The match finished 3-1. promotion to Pool A. However, once again this season, HKFC showed The final match was against HKU1. We were unlucky not to be a their huge strength in depth, giving DB a very tough game and only few tries up after the first 10 minutes, having been held up over the going down 3 tries to nil, with a couple of scores coming near the end line twice and bundled into touch on the line another time. There of the game. were a number of strong runs up the middle, but the boys played After a tough game to bring the team together, they really got into their a very limited game plan and squandered a number of overlaps by stride. South Lantau Buffaloes have been a tough opposition all year but not passing. The Sandy Bay side defended very well throughout and HKFC blew them away 4-0 in a great display of running rugby. Paddy despite going a try up from a strong run from Max, we conceded a was pulling the strings at fly half moving the ball around the pitch at a try at the end, as they did what we had struggled to do all game, and speed SLB couldn’t match. The standout try was scored when the ball spread the ball wide for their winger to go over. moved from the left hand wing to the right and back again for a try in the The boys remained undefeated but it is testament to their high corner through a series of passes, linebreaks and quick offloads. expectations and abilities that they were disappointed with a draw! The final two matches were played in similar style with DB Pirates 2 Sadly, this was Max’s last tournament with us, but he had a blinder – and USRC Tigers being dispatched 4-0 and 4-1. HKFC 2 showed we will miss the bullocking runs, defensive strength and leadership that that they can put in competitive performances against first team he has shown and we wish him all the best in the future. opposition from the bigger clubs and can really turn the style on when Barney Durrant the opportunities arise. It was a great day’s rugby and all the players can be very proud of how they played and the spirit and determination they showed. Under 10 Girls Steve Jones The HKFC U10G FC1 team were back in action again at the Tai Po festival. Undefeated so far this season, the squad was keen to get Under 11s back out on the pitch and continue to improve in certain areas of their team play!

All four games were played in typical style. Barnstorming runs from Olivia McQuhae and Amanda Ho put the team on the front foot. Ferocious tackling from Alexandra Mohammad and aggressive counter rucking from Jessie Hudson contributed to the defensive game and ball retention.

Four good wins with some work still to be done on the team’s wide play, has given the squad something to work on at training in the following weeks.

Thanks again to the coaches and parents for their continued support of the squad.

Peter Hudson

Under 10 Chargers

Under 11s The Chargers had a fantastic time, winning 3 of their 4 matches. After the traditional “slow start” against Sandy Bay, we saw a steady FC1 had another good tournament at King’s Park, where they improvement over the next 3 games. The coaches asked the boys managed to blow out any remaining Christmas cobwebs. The first to focus on three areas: their rucking and specifically improving the match was against VF1 – with whom we have always had good speed at which they got the ball away; how they protected the ball in matches, and this was no exception. The defensive display was good, contact; and finally trying to encourage them to play more as a team with an excellent press in defence turning over their ball on a number and to pass the ball. Against Tung Chung, the boys came back from of occasions. The defensive pressure took its toll on the Valley boys, 1 try down to win 4-1, a performance of great spirit, with a couple of and Mitch intercepted to score our first try. Further pressure in attack cracking tackles. The best performance of the day was beating Valley and defence yielded a try from Max, after some strong runs up the 5 tries to 1 - who doesn’t enjoy beating any Valley team?! Some of middle. the key features of this game included some great solo tries as well as a “team try”, reminiscent of the great Welsh rugby teams of the The second match pitted us against a well drilled Sai Kung side, who 70’s, with 4 phases of play before finally scoring in the corner. Our final moved the ball effectively. Again, the defensive effort was excellent

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Under 9s (Left): Ryan Chan, Ethan Soong, Jack Scott, Victor Masse- Kesatha, Coach Tony, William Marie, Hans Leung and Laurence Doe. Missing from photo: Hayden Quach, Keen Nikkel and Lucius Salcedo. Under 9s Under 9s

game against a very competitive Tigers side FC5 played a great festival, winning three camaraderie as a team, holding the back line looked to be heading to a draw until the final games against Sandy Bay, Shatin Sha Pei and not letting the other teams drive past play of the game saw our boys turn the ball and Police; then drawing against Tsuen them. With this, they were able to turn the ball over at an opposition ruck and score to win Wan Rhinos. All the players contributed to over quickly and counter attack causing all the the game on the final whistle. The boys visibly the attack and competed well and scoring damage. The only negative issues were there improved each game and the coaches could multiple tries. We recognise that there are were too many players and thus difficult to not have been prouder of them. some areas to work on in training: spreading get them to have equal playing time, which is out in attack, passing the ball while running something we will address at the next festival. Squad were: Benjamin Zavou, Casey and bringing more players into the game. Douds, Owen Kwun-Wang Lee, Eldon Tse, FC2: A mixed group where the girls showed There were a few momentary lapses in Ryan Leung, Bryan Wai-Yin Chua, Theo the boys a little bit more than they expected. defence with some high and missed tackles, Lam, Finnley White, Zachery Cheung, Young Hana and Sophie drove the ball but fortunately the FC5 attack saved the day. Michael Slotema, Oliver Blohm, Tristan well and caused the boys more issues than Cook, Maximillian Fyfe, Linus Choy. Tony Scott, FC4 and Coach Harvey Wan expected, and had to run well to keep up with them, something that they were not Simon Millar and Des Cheung - Head expecting. A couple of small mistakes let Coaches Under 8 Tigers (Team FC1 and them down but overall they played with FC2) enthusiasm and fun. Areas for improvement Under 9 Tigers were holding the line in the defence and Another festival came and went over the driving forward with the ball. A few too many FC4 started the tournament all fire and weekend of the 15th January and the teams bananas and not enough running forward brimstone and comprehensively beating were raring to go. We had 2 teams at this straight. Overall I was impressed with the arch nemesis VF1 (who had thrashed us at festival we wanted to look at and see how girls and their ability to work well with strong a previous tournament). Ferocious counter- they have progressed over the last few opposition and against mainly teams of boys. rucking and expansive running rugby weeks. We were not left wondering, as both A great festival and one where we can see bamboozled the opposition into submission. teams excelled in their groups. that the hard work at the training is certainly Sadly, after the heroics of the first game, FC1: this is mainly the group that has paying off. the team’s hubris left it unprepared for the grasped the game at an early age and show onslaught that was Sandy Bay and a narrow that they are willing to go for gold in every Robin Zavou defeat left the team stunned (much like the All match. Positioning has been our current Blacks during the 2007 semi-final against the training objective and was something that we Under 7 Ospreys French). After a much needed pep-talk from felt we needed to see improvement from the the loyal and not-so-critical coaches, the third lads. We were given a great performance. First of all, hats off to Tai Po MRFC for having game resulted in a pointed victory against the All the boys dropped back 3 without the provided some truly authentic British rugby- Stingrays. By the final match against Pirates, added call from the coach, and on defending playing conditions for their festival- it was the team had suffered many an injury but showed a great deal of progression over the cold, grey and miserable, exacerbated by soldiered on. Admissions by the match official past few months. Each player held his own that fine drizzle which hangs in the air and that at least two FC4 tries had been dubiously area and position on all the 4 games and soaks you through to the bone in seconds. disallowed left the final result a controversial showed great understanding and awareness The U7 Ospreys, however, positively thrived loss from what should have been at least for the games. in this environment- their squad of eight a draw. All in all, a brave team effort and delivering some fantastic performances something to be proud of. To start with, FC1 played with great zeal and

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Under 7s Under 6s

during their seven back-to-back games, with Greg Kovacic, Lead Coach and Chris magnificently. Not only did we win the considerable effort put in by Atticus, Caden, Guest majority of games, but the standard of play Lennox, Luca, Michael, Ryan, Saran was high. Everyone was keen to get their and Shiv (a special mention, whilst on the hands on the ball and there were some great subject of effort, goes to all the parents to Under 6 Pumas individual tries. We defended strongly and bring them to King’s Park in the first place!) reformed the defensive line quickly after each The U6 Pumas had their first taste of Shiv was unstoppable throughout and ran tackle. All of this was done with bundles of traditional rugby conditions as they braved in a multitude of tries during each game; enthusiasm and smiles on faces despite the the cold and rain at the Tai Po tournament a good number of breakaway runs also conditions. at King’s Park. We had depleted numbers came from Atticus, Caden and Ryan. Solid which meant we had to operate a squad As a coaching group, we continue to be tackling was demonstrated by the entire system as opposed to fielding two separate extremely proud of the children and it is a team, although the defensive wall remains a teams as normal. This meant a number of pleasure to see them develop as players and key area for improvement. From the passion games were almost back to back and some as a team. for rugby already shown by these children played up to eight games as opposed to the throughout the season, it would be fair to normal four. Jonathon Cary say that a promising future in rugby lies ahead for the Ospreys. The children rose to this challenge

Discovery Bay All Girls Beach Festival

U12 Girls

The U12 Girls entered four teams in the Discovery Bay Girls Beach Festival on 22nd January and came away with some very good results. For FC A, seeded in Pool A, it came down to their long running Kim Lam Cup rivalry with Sai Kung Stingrays who’s A team were also in the same pool. The Club girls put in some excellent performances in their pool games and comfortably beat all their opponents to set up a pool decider with the Stingrays. In a very hard fought match the girls came out winners 5-4 to clinch first place in the pool. Both teams progressed to the Cup semi finals and as expected they both easily won their semi finals to set up a repeat game in the final. After a long day, this game proved one match too far for FC A who went down in a very tough game 5-3 to finish as Cup Runners Up. Under 12 Girls

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Under 10 Girls Hawks Under 10 Girls Eagles — Cup Winners

CMY Under 12 Girls Under 10 Girls Under 10 Girls

FC B, competed in Pool B and again showed the sand and the coaches were worried if any With the sun still shining the Eagles got the some very good performances in the pool of them were there to play rugby. final off to a great start scoring from the first games to get through to the Plate semi finals, play and then getting a second shortly after. Rather than streaming the teams, we split where unfortunately their lack of reserves The Pirates however were not giving up their the girls into two equal squads. The Hawks caught up with them and they were knocked home turf easily and sustained attack got had some easy competition and swept aside out at this stage. FC C and D competed in them a try. Both sides scored several tries Valley and Sandy Bay before going into cruise Pool C, and whilst the opposition proved too and the coaches corner was getting a bit mode and getting upset by a Barbarians side. strong for FC D, excellent displays from FC nervous with time running out and a narrow They then recovered to beat USRC to win C saw them qualify for the semi finals of the lead. However the girls defended staunchly their pool. Bowl where they overcame USRC Tigers. and turned the ball over to race away for a In the final the girls played really well and The Eagles had some tougher competition final try and secure victory and the cup for the beat Sai Kung Stingrays C 6-4 to clinch the but were determined on attack and fearsome Club. silverware, in a very well deserved win. in defence defeating Valley, Pirates, Sandy While all the girls deserve a mention and put Bay and Flying Kukris to also top their pool. All in all, a great day out for all the girls during in efforts the Club and parents should be which they played some great rugby and did There was no rest for the girls with cup proud of, some special mention is deserved Football Club proud. semi-finals after a short break. The Hawks for the Lizzie Stanton who raced away for then had a tough game against the Pirates. numerous tries, beautiful offloads byAine Peter Whitton Each time the Pirates scored the Hawks got McCoig, and some solid defence by Chloe a try back with the game being a nail biter in Chan for the Hawks. For the Eagles, Vaitiare U10 Girls front of a vocal local crowd. Late in the game York, and Amanda Ho were strong all round, the Pirates got a couple of tries to dash the with big defensive efforts fromAlexandra On a perfect winter rugby day, coming into hopes of a Club v Club final. Mohammed, Vincy Chan and Ellie Cox also DB the beach layout looked amazing and the stepped up and made valuable contributions. The Eagles swept aside the Barbarians side in sun was shining and everything was lining up their cup semi final. Brent York for a great day. The girls were soon playing in

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Club Magazine Mar 2017 23 Squash News

Captain’s vs Chairman’s Annual Challenge Cup

he third annual Captain’s vs some very close encounters, including Mark overall. Jason Lam gave the Captain’s team Chairman’s Challenge Cup took Sutcliffe playing for the Chairman’s team, a bit of hope, winning the next match 3-0 vs place in December. This is an annual having a great game against Vivi Thomas, William Fan. But the next games saw the event where the men’s and ladies’ winning in the 5th game with a big crowd Chairman’s team win overall, with Sean Soo CaptainsT Julian Tanner and Rachel Sutcliffe cheering on the two players. Captain Rachel beating Chris Caves to ensure the Chairman take on Dave Cross’ Chairman’s team. The won a close game against Sid Baidwan retained the trophy, and now has won all the game is open to all players who then go into 3-2 to carry on her winning streak in these three competitions. The top players from the pool, a coin toss then decides who will matches. The Captain’s team bounced back the Captain’s team brought the overall score have the first pick, which this year was won in the next few games, winning five of the closer, with Rudi beating Hoi Fai; Lincoln by the captains, the chairman then gets to next six matches, followed by the Chairman’s Chan beating Nathan L’Huillier and Eric Ho pick the next player to play the number one team leading seven matches to six, with beating Malcolm Kerr. pick and then has the first pick for the second close games with the Captain’s Martin The overall score was 20 to 12 to the game and so on. The team that wins the Mrosek beating Nick Organ 3-2. In the Chairman’s team. The trophy was presented most matches wins the overall trophy, giving middle matches, the Chairman’s team again to Dave Cross by Squash Section sponsor the chairman or the captain annual bragging won many of their matches, winning nine of Ian Burns from St James’s Place who rights. This year there were 64 players in 32 the next ten which included Nigel Steffensen enjoyed watching the games. Well done matches who played on court throughout and Graham Mountford winning in close to all who took part in the matches. A few the afternoon. To ensure all the people knew games. The Chairman himself won his game after squash beverages were enjoyed by who were on their team, black or white 3-0 against KK, and Andrew Wood played the participants who could rue their missed sweatbands denoted the two teams. This is a in a great game beating Edward Griffiths opportunity of winning or bask in the glory of great event where usual team mates can be 3-1. Captain Julian had a hard game vs their win. pitted against each other on opposing teams, Jason Brown, but couldn’t manage to win and usual supporters can cheer against their after Jason’s great running game pipped The Captain’s team will be looking for normal team members. Dave’s Chairman’s the Captain 3-1. The score at this stage revenge in the next encounter to win the team started very strongly, winning six of after 23 games, 16 to 7 to the Chariman’s trophy and stop the Chairman’s unbeaten the first seven matches to be played with team, which meant that they could not lose run.

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Chairman’s team Captains’ team Score Ho Fai Chiu Rudi 0-3 Nathan Lhuillier Lincoln Chan 2-3 Malcolm Kerr Eric Ho 1-3 Andrew Ward Vincent Yu 3-0 Phil Head Tim Fan 1-3 Peter Tsang Ray Man 3-1 Wilson Chan David Champion 3-2 Sean Soo Chris Caves 3-1 William Fan Jason Lam 0-3 Jason Brown Julian Tanner 3-1 Charles Ko Bob Wasyliw 3-0 Simon Ho Ajay Hazari 3-0 Eli Bitan TK Yeung 0-3 Stuart Gates Jack Law 3-1 Andrew Wood Edward Griffiths 3-1 David Cross KK 3-0 John Thompson Dave Chan 3-1 Nigel Steffensen George Chan 3-2 Graham Mountford Arun Kirpalani 3-2 Rob Jones Maxwell Kerr 0-3 Channi Matharu Karlson Wong 0-3 Neil Roberts Vinod Harjani 0-3 Rob F Baseball Jones Steve Gollop 3-0 Dave Murray Kwan Lun Ho 0-3 Nick Organ Martin Mrosek 2-3 Charles LI Emma Duncombe 3-1 Mark Sutcliffe Vivi Thomas 3-2 Stephen Glover Javy Wong 3-2 Sid Baidwan Rachel Sutcliffe 2-3 Zach Ho Chris Van Winsum 3-0 Alexnder Aun Genevieve Tang 3-0 Wai Lam Sati Matharu 3-0

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Club Magazine Mar 2017 25 Squash Section’s Monthly Ladder Movers

Men’s Blade Junior Sun Phatraprasit (131) Senan Measures (11) Graham Mountford (82) Charlotte Teague (10) Karlson Wong (26) HKFC Junior Ladies Ladder Taha Boty (19) Tatiana Zhang (18) Maxime Bourdier (17) Peggy Chan (6)

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26 Mar 2017 Club Magazine Mar 2017 27 Hockey News

Q&A with Men’s B Team Players

Lynsey Edgar, Ladies’ Captain

JAMES SHEPHERDSON

Position for HK team: Midfield / Forward Update from the Age: 17 Ladies Captain Playing since: December 2015

Goals scored: 2 goals in 13 caps t has been a rather slow start to 2017 for the HKFC Ladies. It felt like many Favourite pre match meal: I do enjoy teams had extended Christmas breaks, some pasta pre game. Carbonara a with only a handful of matches between personal favourite IChristmas and Chinese New Year. What stick do you use: Lx 24 - Despite the slight lethargy, competitions Adidas Carbon are heating up. The Ds had a rip-roaring Monthong (on right) start to the second half of their league How often he trains: I train 3 times campaign, with 6 points out of 6 in a week with the HK team January - keeping coach Michael Gee and when I can for very happy. The Cs also vanquished some HKFC WINDFALL MONTHONG demons from 2016, bringing home full Favourite moment points from their matches and gunning so far: Placing 3rd for the top spot in Division 1. I have also Position for HK team: forward in the Men’s AHF heard rumours of the Dinos starting to Age: 17 Cup, beating train in this Year of the Rooster… who Singapore in our would have thought it?! Playing since April 2016 second game There were 4 HKFC ladies (and a coach) of the day Goals scored: pending who did not get to indulge as much as Favourite pre match meal: Anything that Latest the rest of us over Christmas - or indeed provides me enough energy, I would eat a tournament enjoy getting back into the swing of cactus with spikes if it can helps me perform attended for things gradually in 2017. Ollie Chiu and better HK: Men’s Tiffany Chan (from the A’s) and Melvina AHF Cup in Lo and Yiman Chan (from the Bs) were What stick do you use: JDH x37 November representing Hong Kong in Kuala Lumpur How often he trains: Train twice a week with 2016 at the World Hockey League. Up against the likes of Malaysia, Ireland and Wales, Club and train with HK twice a month Who is the it was always going to be an uphill battle funniest Favourite moment so far: Leading Thailand for our HKFC representatives and their out of you by a few goals in World League round 1 teammates, but they all did us very proud two? Definitely fighting for 5th place although we lost, it was under the watchful eye of Arif Ali (Ladies’ myself (Shep) a great game A team coach and player for the Men’s Latest tournament attended for HK: U18 As). It has certainly given Hong Kong AHF cup in September 2016 something to be pushing for in the many years to come, and I know that our ladies Who is the funniest out of you two? Shep have come back ready to fight harder usually but there are certain environments than ever before in the league and cup where I excel competitions in Hong Kong.

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Ladies B Team

Next up was the World League Round 1 in Singapore. It was an even bigger challenge as the girls faced off with higher-ranked opponents such as Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Thailand. There were some interesting match-ups as each team had distinctive playing styles that required corresponding tactics. Sri Lanka likes to dribble using their fascinating stick work but in the end great team defence led HKFC players representing Hong Kong at the World Hockey League Hong Kong to a 4-1 victory. Another unforgettable game was the one against Kazakhstan played in a scorching 42 degrees Celsius heat. We are down to the business end of the season - every skills Other than the almost unbearable weather, Kazakhstan is a team that session, every fitness session and all the blood, sweat and tears, boasts incredibly fast forwards and is one of the top indoor teams in this is whenFather-son it really matters. duo:So I hope Nicholas to see more of what we Asia. However, while their indoor prowess was surely admirable, it saw before Christmas - players working hard for their teammates, became their weakness outdoors. Arif pinpointed that as Kazakhstan and teamsand pulling Kit together Studholme for this fantastic Wilson Club. Together, we were an indoor team, they were not used to the ball being lifted and are capable of amazing things! their tackles were generally low and flat, which meant we could take advantage by using a lot of jinking skills and passes. In the end, the Get up, dress up, show up and never give up. right strategy and sheer determination to beat both the weather and See you on the pitch and in the bar soon. the opponent led us to an exciting shoot-out win after a 1-1 draw. The ecstasy we felt as we sprinted to stampede the goalkeeper when the final whistle was blown was simply unforgettable. We vividly recall how only two years back in 2014, Hong Kong lost to Sri Lanka and HKFC Players representing Kazakhstan by 0-7 and 0-9 respectively. These two victories were therefore sweet revenge and particularly significant as they show how Hong Kong much HK womens’ hockey has improved in such a short span of time, and gave the team the impetus for us to keep going forward. he 3rd Asian Challenge held in Bangkok, Thailand gave our girls their first taste of international experience. It was The enticing opportunity to play against European teams convinced the debut tournament for Tiffany Chan (A Team) and Ollie Chiu (As) to come out of her so called “retirement” to don the Melvina Cheng and Yiman Chan (B Team) under Hong Hong Kong shirt again for the World League round 2 in Kuala Lumpur, KongT Womens’ national team coach Arif Ali who is also the HKFC Malaysia. It was the first time ever for Hong Kong to play against Ladies A team coach and player for the Men’s A team. While Arif top-ranked teams such as Malaysia (world ranked 21), Italy (15) and had already savoured the excitement of international hockey as a Ireland (16). The 2-3 loss to old rival Kazakhstan in the placing match player, the Asian Challenge was his first outdoor tournament as the was harsh, but this tournament was definitely an enjoyable learning National Team Coach. Surely Arif is not fit enough to play for the experience for the young bunch (plus Ollie). womens’ side (just look at his belly...), but he definitely showed that All in all, 2016 was a fruitful year for Hong Kong womens’ hockey. he could more than fulfill the less physically-demanding post of the We did not bag many wins but those we had were to be treasured. Head Coach. The Hong Kong team stormed to several victories Those defeats we suffered, big or small, were lessons to be learnt. over Cambodia, Indonesia and Brunei. After two bitter losses to Just like hockey at any level, be it junior, club or international, the game North Korea and Thailand, we won the bronze medal and was is meant to be played with passion and a never-give-up attitude, no delighted that Tiffany was awarded the tournament’s MVP prize. matter the score line. We might have lost 0-10 to Ireland in the end, The medal and the award were proof of the HK womens’ potential but we would never forget the tenacious fight—for the team and for given that they had the lowest average age amongst all teams in the each other—we put on when we held them to 0-1 at halftime. tournament at 22 years old. It was a huge confidence boost and the losses against the two full-time national teams gave us an idea of Thank you everyone for the support and we hope to make you all the level of hockey we should strive towards. proud in the future!

Club Magazine Mar 2017 29 Lawn Bowls News

Meet the Lawn Bowls Section Committee 2017-18

Position Name

Chairman Johnny Tsang Deputy Chairman Esmond Lee

GC Representative Mike Worth Men’s Captain Warren Cheung Ladies’ Captain Daisy McNie Secretary Kevin Lee Treasurer Irene Muk Membership Secretary Kenneth Pang Greens Secretary Koon Cheng Coach Herbert Kwok Competition Secretary Keith Yau Social Secretary Frankie Siu The Lawn Bowls Section Committee 2017-18 was elected at the Section AGM on 16th February

Rooster Fat Choy Cup 2017

Group photo from the Rooster Fat Choy Cup

n the third day of the Chinese Two teams co-owned the title of scoring the Lunar Year, 52 bowlers and their highest number of “touchers”. They were families gathered at the Club for the team of Anthony Yip, Bernard Yeung, the Rooster Fat Choy Cup to try Helen Ormerod and Lita Lee; and the team Otheir luck in winning prizes in the new year of of Arthur Yiu, Denis Hamelin, Yumi Wong the Rooster. and Koon Cheng.

Players were grouped into two teams, Blue Highlight of the day was the fun-filled vs Red, with a four-player rink format. The “Drawing Game”. The winners were: Lita Blue team came out as eventual winner of Lee, Josephine Lam, Tonia Yiu, Philip the cup. Sze, C T Wong, Mike Worth, W Y Lau and Connie Chung. The Best Rink went to the team of Johnny Tsang, Daisy McNie, Josephine Lam and Special mention to Phoebe Ho for wearing the Tonia Yiu. best CNY-themed costume on the day.

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More photos from the Rooster Cup:

The Best Rink winners Drawing Game winners

Winners of the Most Touchers Best Costume prize

Blue side winners

Club Magazine Mar 2017 31 Soccer News

From the Soccer Captain

he Yau Yee League is on fire… as Kevin and Terry were in Hong Kong as guests of The we hit the closing stages of the Wallsend Boys Club HK who are in the process of season all Club teams are poised to establishing a charity in Hong Kong to provide opportunities Tmake a move for the title. for underprivileged children in Hong Kong. Lucky Mile have moved their way up to 3rd We will welcome the Wallsend Boys Club back to Hong and the Ladies are mid table. Kong in May for the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens.

We had two special guests in town in Key fixtures to look out for in March are as follows: February, Kevin Keegan and Terry McDermott. Stephen Tew, Date Teams Venue KO Time Soccer Section Captain The Soccer Section was very fortunate 5th Mar Colts v Albion HKFC 630pm to have Kevin and Terry spend time with The Crusaders, Senior Teams at training, 12th Mar Albion v GAS HKFC 130pm coaching sessions with Junior Soccer Wanderers v KCC Dragons HKFC 3pm and a press conference for the HKFC Citi 17th Mar HKFC v HK Sapling HKFC 8pm Soccer Sevens. 30th Mar HKFC v South China HKFC 8pm

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Penny Angove Netball DSA Chairperson HKFC Club The second game saw Club play Hantang Chillin, the second Hantang team in the The first game back after the Christmas Premier league division. The first half of the break saw the beginning of the Premier game was a dominant display by Club, up league, consisting of the top six teams in 19-0 at quarter time and 34-5 at half-time. KFC has had a fantastic Division 1 after the first half of the season, The full court defensive pressure saw nearly start to the second half of which included both Club and Typhoons!!! every player on court make a turnover or the season. Whilst we Club’s first game was against Hantang force Chillin to make a mistake. The shooters have sadly had to say Phoenix, who are always a tough team due Aliya and Tassie were in fine form, shooting Hgoodbye to several players through to their physical style of play. This game and rebounding strongly. The defence were pregnancy, relocation and university saw the return of Tassie Brakenridge, her imposing, with the line up of Jess, Vics and we have been fortunate enough to first match back in Club after her maternity Kate Smith towering over their opposition. acquire new players that have only leave. She started in goals with Aliya Tupper The mid court linked beautifully, with smooth strengthened our teams. Club playing at GA; it was a new shooting line up transitions from defence to the attack. The continues to dominate the Premier for the season. The team started strongly, game saw the debut of Stephanie Torville League and with any luck, the with the defence line-up of Jess McCauley for Club in the second half, coming on in Football Club will need to create and Kate Smith rebounding well and GS with Melissa Atkins at GA to prove the some more wall space for another capitalising on the nervous inaccuracy of the depth of the Club team with so many different Premiership photo. In Division One, opposition. The first quarter scoreline was combinations. The three quarter time score the Whirlwinds are fighting for a a dominant 8-1. The second quarter saw was 46-5 and the final score was 60-6. place in the finals. Both Hurricanes Club settle into their steady style, with plenty Another strong performance by Club, leading and Tornadoes look set to take on of defensive pressure resulting in numerous into the crucial Club vs Typhoons match. round one of the finals and the turnovers; the half time score was 21-3. The Cyclones continue to add to their second half was more physical, and without The third game in January was the HKFC winners tally in Division 5. With the any subs, Club started to make some showdown of Club vs Typhoons. Club went end of the season drawing closer unforced passing errors, the Christmas into the match determined to play a steady, and closer, all teams are putting their break indulgence starting to show...however systematic style of netball, and that we did! team socials aside and committing Club still won the third quarter 27-8. The last The first quarter score was 11-3, with attack to training down as each crucial goal quarter was a battle to play our game, and shooting accurately and defensive pressure could now be the different between a not get frustrated with the physicality of the resulting in turnovers and rebounds by the place in the finals and a short match, with the final score of 34-13. tall-timber-trio (Jess, Vics and Kate). The season. second quarter was another poised effort,

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Club Magazine Mar 2017 33 NETBALL

with half time score of 26-8. At half time, (WA) and Niamh (C) presented plenty of Hurricanes Cassie Graham came on at WA, Aliya Tupper opportunities for shooter Helen Bibeau and came on at GA and Melissa Atkins moved Netra (GA) to capitalize on. We closed the Monday 9th January to GS in an attacking line up shuffle, and first quarter with a strong 9-5 lead. Hurricanes vs HKS Thistles seamlessly transitioned, with a three quarter Whirlies applied strong defensive pressure This was the Hurricanes first game back after time score of 39-12. The pressure through the throughout the mid court, with plenty of the Christmas holidays - and they were ready mid-court was impressive, with the two Kates fantastic tips and turnovers from Sam to prove themselves against the HKS Thistles. (Jolly and Smith) taking numerous intercepts. Cherry-Downes (WD). But as the game They started off strong, winning the first The final quarter saw Steph Torville come progressed, the experienced DB Pearls quarter 11-3. on in GS, and again, proving the immense started to raise the pressure and mistakes depth of talent in the team, Club finished with The second quarter continued to be high slipped into the Whirlies game. a winning scoreline of 51-16. A great way to scoring for the team, and they ended with finish the year of the Monkey! After a tough third quarter the team had to a score of 22-8. The third quarter saw the give it a really big push and push we did. girls starting to tire, but they still managed to There were some exhausted red faces at contain their lead, 29-13. Whirlies the final whistle but with beaming smiles of The fourth quarter saw them win with a celebration at the final score 29-28. It had final score of 38-18, with the Thistles never Monday 9th January been a real battle to secure this win. First getting above 5 goals in one quarter. A great Whirlwinds vs Kowloon Sapphires division is going to be a lot of fun! accomplishment and a great start to the season! The first game after the holidays, and after being promoted to Division 1 in the Monday 16th January league, was shown to be a tough and Hurricanes vs HKU Knights intense game by the Whirlies. Coming The Hurricanes played the HKU off a previous win against the Kowloon Knights whom they previously lost Sapphires, Whirlies had much to prove to in the first round of the season. and the Sapphires had much to gain. The first quarter was very tight, with the Hurricanes just managing to get The beginning quarter of the game ahead with a score of 8-7. In the only showed the strengths of all the second quarter, the Knights were able players on court with Helen holding to stop the Hurricanes from scoring position beautifully on the GK whilst and the score was 10-12. the defence efforts ofStella and Katy stopped the balls entering the The third quarter was again very tight, circle for the tall GS at the other end. with both teams scoring many goals. However, the holiday relaxation began It ended with a score of 18-22. The to show as Sapphires began to power fourth quarter saw a few changes in ahead. With Sam’s incredible efforts the team line up, in order to have fresh to continue fighting for every ball Team photo of the Whirlwinds legs on court. However, the girls could and Lesleigh and Kirsty’s constant not get into the game fast enough and determination to keep pushing to the sadly, the Hurricanes lost 19-29. end, the whirlwinds put up a huge fight but Monday 23rd January unfortunately lost the battle by 34-40. HKFC Whirlwinds vs Valley Tigers Monday 23rd January Hurricanes v SK Stingrays Whirlwinds face off against the Discovery Following a nail biting 1 point win the previous Bay Pearls in next week’s game hoping for a week, Whirlies were keen for another The match was against the team currently positive outlook for the rest of the season. competitive (victory) against the unknown second in Division 3, the SK Stingrays. The Valley Tigers. We started off strong in the first girls were very nervous to play, but very eager Monday 16th January quarter finishing with a strong 5 or so point to prove themselves against the strong team. Whirlwinds vs DB Pearls lead, we are not sure what happened next, With only 8 players, the girls knew they had to give everything they could in order to secure After a disappointing loss the previous week, but we had ourselves another nail biter from a win. this match was important for morale as we the second quarter as Valley closed the lead step up to play some more challenging teams with the score up and down until the end The first quarter ended positively for the in the first division. The team were excited of the match. Valley was attacking us from Hurricanes, with a score of 7-4 in favour of them. to welcome new player Netra Hankins – all sides - Helene had a tough time down This lead continued on into the second quarter, a former U16 HK player alongside other in the goals with 2 man defence for most of 13-9. Even with only 8 girls, the Hurricanes Whirlwinds players Caitlin Rawiller and the match, and our defence was challenged remained strong winning the third quarter 19-13. Niamh Davies. by a well versed attack lineup. Although we The fourth quarter was the highest scoring ended the game with a 3 point loss, it gave quarter for the Stingrays, however they still could Pumped after a good warm up, Whirlies got us a lot to think about but mainly that we can not break ahead of the Hurricanes, and the game off to a confident start. Movement, timing definitely come out on top next time round! ended in the Hurricanes favour, 23-19. and ball positioning were beautifully in sync. Well done, Hurricanes! Strong feeds from captain Kirsty Dulieu

34 Mar 2017 Golf News

Kau Sai Chau East Outing Tuesday 17th January 2017

ith the weather distinctly in our group which saw myself and Nick cooling down, the take on Jonny and JP. It was all square attendance at this year’s until the beginning of the back 9 when second golf outing to KSC myself and Nick pulled off some great WEast course dwindled a little. birdies in succession to put us 3 up and eventually wining the match 2 and 1. Although with only 12 players in our group, we still had a quorum sufficient to Lily’s group consisted of three social play for the best Stableford competition players and herself, but that didn’t stop as well as the customary nearest pins and her from shooting a competitive 33 The nearest pins and longest drives was a longest drive prizes. So off we set into the Stableford points. mixed bag of winners which is always nice rather chilly morning. In the last group, we saw all four players to see: The 3 groupings were as follows: hitting the ball consistently and all scoring Hole 3: Jonny Brock in the mid 20’s Stableford points, with Phil Head, Nick Rickett Hole 5: Darren Measures Deacon leading the group with 26 points. Jonny Brock, JP Cuvelier Hole: 8 Nick Rickett After collating the scorecards back in the Hole: 13 Lily Chan Lily Chan, Lina Adrianse clubhouse, the results were as follows: Hole: 15 YP Soo Dominic Ng, Angela Koo Longest Dive (Women) Hole 14: Lily Chan 1st Lily Chan 33 points Diana Li, Deacon Manu Longest Drive (Men) Hole 14: Phil Head 2nd JP Cuvelier 32 points on countback YP Soo, Darren Measures 3rd Nick Rickett 32 points Another very enjoyable day on the golf As normal, Jonny was feeling on top of course despite the chilly conditions. Best Gross Jonny Brock 83 his game and suggested a side match Phil Head, Golf Event Organiser

Club Magazine Mar 2017 35 GOLF

HKFC Golf Society v FCC Golf Society Kau Sai Chau North Course, Friday 20th January, 2017

ith Terry Wright flitting well, where normally it would be down to the this could have been very close but luck was between summer holidays in opponents’ banditry, the state of the course on our side and the victory was secured. NZ and skiing in Niseko (tough or some such. Fair play, Jonny! And they In the end, the match score read a seemingly life!), it fell to yours truly as were followed in by Sai Kung stalwarts, Iain comfortable 4½ - 2½ but that didn’t tell WImmediate Past Skipper to take the reins Valentine and Guy Devenish, who had been the full story of a well-earned victory once more. The view that greeted us in Sai similarly vanquished. against competitive opponents. Well played Kung as day broke was quite exceptional. Suddenly the match had taken on a new everyone! We were in for a lovely day – let’s hope the complexion and the result was very much golf wouldn’t let it down. Duncan Spooner in the balance with 2 flights to come; a win The respective captains squared off in the needed for the overall victory and a half first match, but it was my trusty sidekick, needed for a tie and a slightly underwhelming Anatole Le, who did the damage, draining retention. at least 4 long putts. We were 3 up after 3 Our next pair was the Tung Chung combo and never looked back, eventually closing of veteran Fiaz Magdoom and newbie Bill it out 6&5. The second match was a similar King. Would they deliver? 3 down with 5 to story with Dallas Reid’s consistency and go it would not have been looking good, but Kien Ng’s support was too much for their a remarkable comeback had them 1 up going FCC pairing. And when news came through down the last – only to spray their drives on of another fairly convincing victory in the 18 leading to a tied rubber. At least the tie 3rd flight, whereNick Allen and Jenny was secured but the overall match was going Chapman had played well and dovetailed down to the wire! even better, it would have been easy to have thought our work was done. But no…. Our anchor pairing was the gritty Andrew Wood and partner Gordon Marsden. And In trudged star-golfer Jonny Brock and Jim never should we have doubted them. Off to Suttie, truly a banker of a pair if ever there a strong start, their lead had been cut back was one. What marked out this defeat was and had a few more putts dropped for FCC Jonny’s admission that he had not played

36 Mar 2017 GOLF

Palm Island Golf Event Friday 3rd February 2017

t was a very early start for nine keen and intrepid golfers, who rose early to board the 7am bus to the China border, in order to catch the 8.30am shuttle bus to Palm Island Golf Resort, which is 45 minutes Ifrom the border. Unfortunately I had an early evening flight to India so was unable to join the group, but saw them off and handed over the prizes to Jonny Brock, who kindly stepped in as Golf Event Organiser for the day.

The three groups were Jonny Brock (el capitan) Terry Wright and Kien Ng; followed by Peggy Chan, Mary Soo and Lucia Tse; and bringing up the rear were YP Soo, Tom Yuen and Don Roberts.

The course layout normally consists of three 9 holes (A, B and C), but under the new regulations, the course was renovated to 18 holes, Nearest pins winners were as follows: which made playing on C course a bit dodgy due to maintenance Mary Soo,Peggy Chan, Jonny Brock and Terry Wright work, although the B course was in excellent condition. Longest drive winners were Terry Wright and Lucia Tse. The rounds were played very quickly (under 4 hours) and much to the pleasure of the players, it was played entirely without rain. Many thanks to Jonny Brock for standing in as Golf Event Organiser for the day, and well done to all the players for making the The Stableford winners were as follows: day so enjoyable. 1st - YP Soo (37 pts); 2nd - Terry Wright (34 pts on count back) 3rd - Kien Ng (28 pts) See you at the next event.

Best Gross: Jonny Brock (78) Worst Gross: Mary Soo (117) Phil and Jonny, Golf Event Organiser(s)

Club Magazine Mar 2017 37 Badminton News

HKFC Men’s team (from L to R): Ka Chun So, Edwin Ma, Chun Tin Lam, Joe Joe and Chun Tin on their way to an easy win Leung, Ivan Ho, Patrick Leung, Ka Leung Chan, Matthew Wong and Mat Shuker

Fabulous Victory in the HKBA Men’s Doubles League

n 15th January 2017, the HKFC Badminton Society Captain Edwin Ma, meant The second round of games saw Ivan and Ka men’s team arrived at Tsuen the team had a great opportunity to secure a Leung take on the Decor 1st pair and whilst Wan Wai Tsuen Sports Centre win against our opponents Décor Badminton competed strongly, unfortunately lost out for round two of the HKBA Men’s Club in the 9 game round robin. 21-12. Mat and Ka Chun also lost 21-16 in ODoubles, fully motivated to make their mark an error packed 2nd half of the game having The first round of games saw the team lose in the tournament. been level at the turnaround. That left Joe narrowly to a stronger doubles pair, with and Chun Tin the only pair to secure a win by This year the team has been strengthened Ivan and Ka Leung being edged out 21-17 strolling through their game 21-16 leaving the by 2 ex-international players. Joe Leung, to a pair who played a tactical game that match in the balance at 3:3 going into the final former Hong Kong men’s doubles national was consistent and had minimal errors. The round of games. player and Mat Shuker, former England men’s second pairing of Mat and Ka Chun pulled singles player; both registered for HKFC in back to 1:1 , winning through some good The final round of games saw the dominance Jan 2017 just in time for the season. Familiar counter-attacking and playing on the weaker of HKFC shine through with all 3 pairs winning team members Chun Tin Lam, Ka Chun So, player. The third pairing of Joe and Chun their matches. First up was Ivan and Ka Ivan Ho, Ka Leung Chan, Patrick Leung Tin made it 2:1 with an easy 21-11 win, Leung who won their game 22-20 combining and Matthew Wong (Patrick and Matthew dominating through waves of attack and superior speed and offensive mid court being on reserve) guided by team coach and consistent doubles play. attack. 2nd up was Joe and Chun Tin who

Ka Leung and Ivan about to launch a blistering attack on their opponents Ka Chun (serving) and Mat Shuker prepare for the point

38 Mar 2017 BADMINTON

decimated their opponents 21-10 with a support the team and Edwin for coaching skilful display of badminton – bets are on the team to a fantastic win. they remain unbeaten this year. Last up The next HKFC team match in March will was Mat and Ka Chun who also ran away be our ladies’ doubles team playing at Khoo Family winners 21-7 with some strong defensive Yuen Chau Kok Sports Centre (located at play and dominance of the front court. 29 Ngan Shing St, Shatin) on 11th March Won Silver HKFC emerged victorious with a 6:3 win 2017 starting at 3:30pm. Do come to over very credible opponents. support your home team. in the HKBA With thanks to Ryan Wong for travelling to Championships

Boon Boo Khoo and his younger son Kevin represented HKFC well on 22nd January at the 15th BOC/HKBA Family Doubles Championships. They defeated the top-seeded pair in the semi-finals, to clinch the 1st runners-up in the Father and Son Doubles category. There were over 80 doubles pairs competing in this category, and they were thrilled to have just made the knockout rounds, but went on to show that they belonged to the rank of best players at the tournament by clinching a silver trophy and prize money of HKD800. Well done!

Young Kevin has been playing at the Badminton Society’s Sunday sessions Emily (on the far side in HKFC colours) took on her opponent in the first ladies singles regularly since last March. Credit goes to the ‘Sunday-Uncles’ who have been practicing with Kevin to help him Friendly Match with Law Society’s improve his badminton skills, and in less than a year, he was able to play at a competitive level. The Sunday sessions Badminton Team are a great way for our junior players to enjoy the sport while developing their Ho Peggy Lee Patrick Leung Chun Tin The Badminton Society (BS) hosted a , , , skills at the same time. We hope more Lam Ka Chun So Ryan Wong friendly match with the Law Society’s , , , junior players would join our Friday Benjamin Chan Terry Leung badminton team on the afternoon of and . We evening practices or Sunday sessions, Saturday 7th January. The visiting team oragnised a total of 15 games, with men’s and participate in more badminton comprised of players from various age doubles, ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles, tournaments in the future. groups and skill levels. Their younger as well as men’s singles and ladies’ players were particularly competitive, which singles. Our team had a great performance provided a good opportunity for our first on the day and won 11 games out of 15. team to prepare for the upcoming HKBA But the fun of badminton counted more Doubles tournament, and their older than the scores. Social games followed, players were a great match for our senior with the mixing of BS members and the players. Our team comprised of Emily visiting team in the pairings. Chow, Tiffany Lam, Ka Leung Chan, Ivan

Ka Leung (in red) and Ivan in attacking mode Benjamin and Terry (1st and 2nd right) with their Proud father and son with their trophy and prize opponents in men’s doubles’ senior players money Club Magazine Mar 2017 39 Tennis News

Saturday Recent Tennis Society committee meeting: (from L to R): Greg Brutus, Desiree Wong, Katherine Heyler, Henry Lai, Nathan Booth, Theresa Beresford, David McCain, Adrian Leung, 22nd April 2017 Simon Cheung and Gareth Anwar

Tennis Society Charity Cup 2017

We will be holding our annual Charity Cup fundraiser on Saturday 22nd April. This year we have picked the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association (HKGDA) as the charity to support. The HKGDA’s mission is to offer the visually impaired citizens of Hong Kong the option of using a guide dog as their primary mobility aid. It is a registered charity in Hong Kong and all of their services are provided free of charge. For more information about HKGDA, please visit their website http://www.guidedogs.org.hk

40 Mar 2017 TENNIS

Overseas Trip to BANGKOK Saturday 1st April to Tuesday 4th April 2017

Upcoming Tennis Events

Cup of Nations Sunday 5th March

Junior Club Championship Sat 18th and Sun 19th March

Overseas trip to Bangkok Sat 1st to Tue 4th April

Start of Season / Charity Cup Sat 22nd April

Social Sunday Brunch Sun 21st May

French Open & Wimbledon Social Monthly Tennis Update Email Contacts Sat 10th June Committee Meetings To all TS members, please send us your most updated email contact to Tennis Society AGM Tennis Committee (TS) meetings [email protected] marked Thu 22nd June are held at the Club on the first for the attention of Adrian Leung, and Tuesday of every month. Please feel please wait for his confirmation reply to free to raise any issues via email at US Open Social avoid future confusion/misunderstanding. Sat 9th September [email protected] or You can also send us a message on our through our Facebook page (www. Facebook page: facebook.com/hkfctennissociety) Professional Clinic and Gala Dinner www.facebook.com/hkfctennissociety Sat 7th October

Club Magazine Mar 2017 41 Swimming & Triathlon News

Captain’s Report

Jessica McCarroll, Swimming and Triathlon Society Captain

The Society took a well-deserved break after the holidays. The pool is now open for 2017 and training commenced at the end of January.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new coaching team from Fastlane featuring Craig Nortje and Dominic Tsui. Meet the Coaching Team Races start at the end of February. Go HKFC! Dominic and managed a PB time in 100m Freestyle, aged 50+. He is planning Dominic Tsui is the founder and to swim in the next World Masters Singha Chau’s report on the HKASA Head Coach at Fastlane Swimming. along with other Fastlane Masters Open Water Swim Race Series Part 2: He is passionate about swimming swimmers, to be held in Budapest and passionate about swim in 2017. “This is my second time joining this race and it was coaching. Dominic has been in certainly very different compared to last year. Despite banking and derivatives since Craig the air temperatures reaching a high of 30°C in the finishing his PhD in Electronic Coach Craig Nortje has been winter, the water remained chilly at 22°C. The race was Engineering. He realised how helpful coaching for a number of years a very close one and everyone was putting in all their it is to improve swimming using out of interest and his his love for effort to claim that number one spot in the 5km. visual images (as in other sports), during a career break in 2010, he the sport. He is also Fastlane’s dry The race had a surprisingly rather calm start, and it acquired coaching credentials in land coach, teaching “Strength wasn’t until the second and third lap where everyone Hong Kong and in Australia, and and Mobility” techniques. He is a started to jump on top of each other. The last lap of started using underwater video very competitive paddler too. Craig the race was definitely one of the closest I have ever technology to help swimmers correct is a world class Master swimmer, been in, almost five swimmers were fighting and pulling and improve their stroke technique. having broken or set 24 Hong Kong each other in order to get into the best possible spot Later, he gained ceritification as Masters records and counting. for the final sprint. Swim Smooth coach, and now uses At the 2014 Montreal World Masters I was unlucky to be in video analysis extensively. Swimming Championship, Craig the middle of all that An ex-Hong Kong squad and Junior won 2 Silver Medals and finished top fighting, but I somehow swimmer, Dominic won individual 10 in all 5 individual events entered. managed to slip through and relay golds in the Hong Kong In open water swimming, he is the before reaching the last Junior Championship. He was also reigning champion (35-50 years) in buoy, which allowed me a double Gold medalist in HK Inter the New World Cross Harbour race to win the race. School Division 1. and has won this title 3 years in a Overall, a magnificent Dominic returned to the pool in 2004 row, 2013, 2014 and 2015. effort from all the and started Masters swimming when Craig is also the winner in the Shek swimmers, and it his boys were learning to swim. O Challenge in the last two years is great to see the He has participated at 4 World (2014 and 2015) as well as winning level of Open Water Masters Swimming Championships overall champion for the Revolution Swimming in Hong (2008 Perth, 2010 Gothenburg, Asia Series in his age group, in Kong continuing to rise 2012 Ricionne, 2014 Montreal) 2013, 2014 and 2015. each day.”

42 Mar 2017 HKFC TRI KIDS PROGRAM Junior Swimming & Tri Fitness

To confirm interest & register for the programme please contact Deb Hanley on [email protected]

Club Magazine Mar 2017 43 Ten Pin Bowling

Raymond Chan BIG Convener

eading up to the Chinese New Year, Bowling Interest Group (BIG) enjoyed a nice end of year dinner gathering after our usual Thursday night practice. While everyone was hungry and enjoyed the food, the highlight of the Levening’s conversation was about Adrian Li, who won the Adrian Li, pictured with Emy Clarke, holds up his HKICTB Scratch Game Tournament in early January at the trophy from the HKICTB Scratch Game Tournament SCAA bowling centre, and he also bowled a 248 game on that evening’s practice. Well done and many congratulations to Adrian!

As for the HKICTB standing, the Kowloon Tong Club is taking a lead in both the scratch and handicap scoreboards, while HKFC is just a few points away on scratch, and is moving up slowly to third place on handicap, right behind the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. UK EDUCATION? My best wishes to all bowlers in the Year of Rooster: good luck and good bowling. KEEP CALM AND COME TO BRANDON

TEL: 2575 1761 (CAUSEWAY BAY) / 2375 0088 (JORDAN) WWW.BRANDONCENTRE.COM [email protected] BIG dinner gathering before the Chinese New Year

44 Mar 2017 Movie and Book Library

New Books and Movies in the Library

New Books

A Little Golden Book - Finding Dory By R. Disney Little Miss Fabulous By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Ghostbusters By Alan Batson Little Miss Sparkle By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Grumpy Cat By Steph Laberis Little Miss Twins By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Nine Marvel Super Hero Tales Little Miss Wise By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Star Wars: The Force Awakens Mr. Men - Adventure With Pirates By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Super - Pets By Ethen Beavers Mr. Men - Making Music By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Wind Power! By Benjamin Burch Mr. Men - Sports Day By Roger Hargreaves A Little Golden Book - Zootopia By Vivien Wu Mr. Men - The Rugby Match By Roger Hargreaves Adventurous Proposal By Laura Barnard Right To Kill By Andrew Peterson Asterix - Omnibus 1 By R. Goscinny The Christmasaurus By Tom Fletcher Asterix And The Missing Scroll By R. Goscinny The Doll Maker By Mary Burton Cross The Line By James Patierson The Midnight Gang By David Walliams Dark Fragments By Rob Sinclair The World’s Worst Children By David Walliams Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever By Rachel Renee Russell Tintin - Cigars Of The Pharaoh Five Go On A Strategy Away Day By Enid Blyton Tintin - Destination Moon Guinness World Records 2017 Tintin - Prisoners Of The Sun Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook By Jamie Oliver ...and more!

New DVDs

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D . - Season 3 Keeping Up with the Joneses The Accountant American Honey I’m Not Ashamed The Childhood of a Leader Barbie - Princess Charm School Last Tango in Halifax - Christmas The Girl on the Train Beauty and the Beast Life on the Line The Good the Bad & the Dead Brotherhood Maigret The Hollow Point Come and Find Me Masterminds : Les Grands Genies The Light Between Oceans David Brent: Life on the Road Max Steel The Vessel Death Race 2050 Nashville - Season 4 - The Whole Truth Deepwater Horizon One Night Only The Witness for the Prosecution Desierto Operation Mekong Trolls Elena and the Secret of Avalor Rillington Place USS Indianapolis : Men of Courage Endeavour - Series 4 - Disc 1 & 2 Sherlock - Season 4 - Disc 1 & 2 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Humans - Season 2 - Disc 1 & 2 Six Wives with Lucy Worsley Weeds of Fire In Plain Sight So I Married My Anti Fan Williams & Friends Inferno Special 2016 ... and more! Jack Reacher : Never Go Back Suits - Season 6 - Part I (2 Disc) Julieta Sword Master

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IN THIS ISSUE - Preview of the 2017 GFI HKFC 10S - F&B Promotions - Match Reports - and More

IN THIS ISSUE - Preview of the 2017 GFI HKFC 10S - F&B Promotions - Match Reports - and More