HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB MARCH 2016

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Hong Kong Football Club 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel 2830 9500 Fax 2882 5040 Website: www.hkfc.com.hk Contents

GENERAL COMMITTEE President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 4 Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan Food and Beverage promotions...... 6 Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Soccer...... 14 Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Discipline : James Niehorster Rugby...... 16 Membership : Maurice O’Brien Sports and Recreation : Philip Woolf Mini Rugby...... 19 Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Squash...... 22 Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Hockey...... 24 Squash Officer : Adam Wilson Lawn Bowls...... 27 MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mark Pawley Netball...... 30 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Badminton...... 32 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Tennis...... 34 Executive Chef : Danny Lai Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Swimming and Triathlon...... 36 Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Golf ...... 37 Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Ten Pin Bowling...... 40

CLUB MAGAZINE Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information 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 the General 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 Mar 2016 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman

Dear Members, You will all have now received my letter concerning the Master Redevelopment I trust that everyone had a good Lunar New Project and our intention to postpone Year holiday and, despite the cold weather major components of the plan whilst that we experienced, a happy and joyous focusing on going ahead with crucial back- celebration of family and a welcoming in of of-house projects, such as installing a new the year of the Monkey. Usually at this time air-conditioning chiller plant and a new of the year my article is full of rugby news, transformer room for the power supply to the but as the HSBC Cathay Pacific Rugby Sevens Club Premises. Postponing major elements of tournament has been pushed back to 8th – the redevelopment was not a decision taken 10th April, to accommodate the World Sevens lightly, but the General Committee felt that John J Shanahan, Rugby series, I will leave discussion of that to Chairman this was the prudent course of action in light next month. We will still however be holding of the financing costs of the project and the the Mini Rugby Festival on the 13th March. current financial market downturn. We fully I will also flag here that the very successful intend to push on with this project next year, HKFC GFI Rugby Tens Tournament has been as long as our financial resources permit. fixed for the Wednesday and Thursday before the Sevens on the 6th and 7th April. JOHN J SHANAHAN Chairman On the sporting front, it looks like a Lawn Bowls monopoly, with several competitions being held throughout March, including the international Tiger Bowls competition on 12th and 13th March and the Hong Kong China Squad holding several training sessions at the Club on various dates during this month.

2 Mar 2016 Club Magazine Mar 2016 3 From the Desk of Mark Pawley

arch is a slightly strange Hereford Beef. And, don’t forget to book the month this year with no Pinot Noir Wine Dinner held on Friday 18th Rugby Tens and no Rugby March where it seems we have an interesting mix Sevens. Notwithstanding, and of old and new world wines! Mas the Chairman has noted, we still play In the Chairman’s Bar enjoy free flow Chandon host to the International Tiger Bowls every day from 5pm to 8.30pm — it’s not quite Tournament held the weekend of the free but a great bargain at $198 per head. And, 12th and 13th March. The 14th March do try and come along one lunchtime to try the also being the day for our Mini Rugby popular Lunchscape promotion where the main Festival, which is one of the largest of its course is Prime Rib of Beef carved at the table. In kind in the world. The Hockey Section also Mark Pawley, the Coffee Shop we have the Weekend Dinner has its Hockey 6’s tournament held over General Manager Buffet and lunchtimes we introduce the One the Easter weekend and, of course, most Plate Lunch Buffet. Also available weekday of our sporting Sections etc will be involved evenings (Monday to Thursday) is the Semi in league/cup matches throughout the Dinner Buffet. month. So, not exactly a bad month of sport ahead of us! Not to be outdone, the Sportsman’s Bar has a Lamb Shank promotion throughout the month. With food and beverage this month we And, to accompany the Lamb Shank maybe a have a lot going on over the Easter weekend bottle of Craft Beer from Australia in the form and this is highlighted on page 9 of the of Murray’s Rudeboy Pilsner or Murray’s magazine. Don’t forget too that we will have Angry Man Pale Ale! Also during the month we some Easter Hot Cross Buns available continue with “Live” 6 Nations Rugby, plus Super at the Kiosk on the G/Fl from the first 15’s Rugby along with the Australian F1 Grand weekend in the month. Prix on Sunday 20th March. Elsewhere, the Restaurant will be promoting MARK PAWLEY the “Finest British Beef ” in the form of General Manager

Featured Reciprocal Club this month: Hollandse Club, Singapore

The Hollandse Club was founded in 1908 for the growing Dutch community in Singapore. Today, it is a vibrant family club with over 1400 members from over 40 different nationalities. THE HOLLANDSE CLUB The Club also provides accommodation SINGAPORE to both members and travelling guests. Perfectly located 15 minutes from the City 22 Camden Park (off Adam Road) Singapore 299814 center and across the road from the PIE Phone: 6464 5225 directly to the airport, guests can enjoy all [email protected] club facilities.

4 Mar 2016 Club Magazine Mar 2016 5 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

RESTAURANT RESTAURANT Photo for reference only

FINEST BRITISH BEEF every evening (except Sundays) from 6.30pm to 10.30pm throughout the month of March The Hereford is one of oldest British Native Breeds of cattle, originated in the county of Herefordshire. Naturally grazed and free from additives and growth hormones, Hereford Beef ’s marbling ensures succulent and tender flavours that separate it from the rest. Come and try it at the Restaurant this month. Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for reservation or email: [email protected]

RESTAURANT

ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET Every Sunday for Dinner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of March The Restaurant has prepared an international theme for the Sunday Dinner Buffet. Book now to sample dishes from around the world! $295 per Adult Member $318 per Adult non-Member $150 per Child Member under 12 years of age $178 per Child non-Member under 12 years of age Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected] Just as impressive, at the Dinner Buffet enjoy unlimited consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks, beer and house wine for just $70 more per person.

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RESTAURANT AND CHAIRMAN’S BAR CHAIRMAN’S BAR SUNDAY BRUNCH from 11am to 2.30pm

$288 per Adult Member $308 per Adult non-Member (with unlimited flow of Sparkling Wine) $148 per Child Member under 12 years of age $168 per Child non-Member under 12 years of age Enjoy (with soft drinks and chilled juice) free-flowing Chandon Please contact the Restaurant at at the Chairman’s Bar 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: from 5pm to 8.30pm [email protected] for just $198

Alternately, enjoy one glass of Chandon all day long DRESS CODE: Club Casual. for only $45. No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops or sandals with socks, no short Casual Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear). Ladies are required to dress to a comparable standard. CHAIRMAN’S BAR

‘LUNCHSCAPE’ Monday to Saturday from Noon to 2.30pm CHAIRMAN’S BAR Make the Chairman’s Bar your midday getaway for a delicious lunch. We are introducing our new “Carvery Set OYSTER $12.50 Lunch”. Starter as well as Dessert will be every day from 4.30pm served. to 10.30pm Fresh oysters are available in the It’s great value with unmatched ambience. Chairman’s Bar daily at only $12.50 each. CHAIRMAN’S BAR Enjoy this offer while stocks last.

MUSCADET IS AN OYSTER’S BEST FRIEND

Muscadet is made from a grape called Melon de Bourgogne. In short, no wine pairs better with the very tradition of eating raw oysters. For years, it’s been the French bistro staple to pair with oysters. In fact, there is nothing in the world that pairs better with raw shellfish than this white. Price: $55/glass, $280/bottle RP: 92 Photo for reference only

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COFFEE SHOP COFFEE SHOP

‘ONE PLATE’ LUNCH BUFFET WEEKEND DINNER BUFFET Every day from noon to 2.30pm Friday to Sunday throughout the month of March from 6.00pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of March The buffet looks good but you can’t eat everything? Good news, we Our buffet has a wide selection of dishes to choose from. are now offering a special “one Come with your family and friends for a relaxing evening plate” lunch buffet where you meal at the weekend. can fill up your plate for one Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more time (i.e. no refills) at a special details. price. Monday to Friday Lunch : $115 LUNCH AT THE CLUB Saturday and Sunday Lunch : $140 THE RESTAURANT COFFEE SHOP Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm Set Lunch with Starter Buffet SEMI DINNER BUFFET 2 Courses: $175 Monday to Thursday evenings 3 Courses: $195 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm includes Coffee or Tea throughout the month of March Treat yourself to a delectable selection from our appetizers buffet, made-to-order main courses and tempting desserts. THE COFFEE SHOP Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more details. Monday to Thursday from Noon to 2.30pm Light Lunch Buffet $138 (Adult); $75 (Child)

Friday to Sunday from Noon to 2.30pm International Lunch Buffet $165 (Adult); $80 (Child)

THE CHAIRMAN’S BAR Monday to Saturday from Noon to 2.30pm “Carvery” Set Lunch 2 Courses: $125 3 Courses: $148

EASTER HOT CROSS BUNS AT THE KIOSK Hot Cross Buns will be available at the Kiosk from the first weekend of March. Pack of 4 Buns: $36

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SPORTSMAN’S BAR

On the Food and Beverage front: On the Sports front:

LAMB SHANK In Rugby, we will be showing most of the Six Nations available throughout the month of March Championship games live, along with the Aviva Premiership matches. Slow-cooked lamb shank in red wine, lots of red wine! Super 15 Rugby heats up with games on Friday nights It sure looks like there will be a big demand for this super and Saturday afternoons throughout the month. sized “Lamb drumstick” throughout the month. Do not forget to pencil in your diary Sunday 13th March when the Club will hold the annual Mini Rugby Festival, it promises to be a very busy day. Also, don’t forget our very own GFI HKFC Tens will take place from 6th-7th April. In Auto Racing, the Formula One season starts the afternoon of Sunday 20th March with the Australian Grand Prix live from Melbourne. In celebration of St Patrick’s Day on Thursday 17th March we shall be offering Guinness specials from the 14th through to the 17th March as well as a few Irish dishes. For further information, please call the Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531.

Craft Beers from Australia Available at the Sportsman’s Bar

Murray’s Rudeboy Pilsner Rudeboy is Murray's interpretation of Pilsner made vaguely in the Czech style but with a New World twist.

Murray’s Angry Man Pale Ale This is a classic US pale ale. Australian, English and German malts balance the huge citrus/pine hop aroma. Strongly influenced by generous use of US Centennial and NZ Motueka hops.

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Soccer News

DYNAMICS vs INTERNATIONAL TOY TRADE

Stephen Tew, Soccer Section Captain Captain’s Report

The holidays just keep coming…Easter is almost here…bring on the chocolate! With a reduced number of games in February due to CNY the season enters the “business end” in March as our teams compete for trophies in both leagues and for the play offs in the women’s league. Dynamics not breaking a sweat Key fixtures in March for our teams are as follows:

5th March, Causeway Bay SG, 6.30pm – HKIED vs HKFC Ladies

6th March, HKFC 3pm – Wanderers vs Swiss 4.30pm – Lucky Mile vs Kwai Tsing 6.15pm – Colts vs Albion 12th March, KO @ HKFC 8.15pm – HKFC vs Yau Tsim Mong 13th March, KO @ Kings Park 8pm – YYL Cup Semi-Final Albion vs KCC Knights International Toy Trade Select 20th March, KO @ HKFC 6.15pm – Colts v German All Stars rior to kick off our guests in excellent spirit with both sides assembled with new younger going hard for 80 minutes with the This month features the Dynamics recruits in their pursuit of Dynamics running out eventual vsInternational Toy Trade game and the achieving a victory at Sports winners following Mark Grainger’s charity function in the Restaurant. PRoad for the first time in years. mazy run and strike in the last minute. Date for the diary is the 4th and 5th All the chat was to watch out for June, which is the SCC 6’s. Our some fella called Anto...and to get a The night was a huge success for the intention is to send 3 teams, 2 teams selfie with him…?! International Toy Trade and The in the main competition and 1 in the Fence Club where I understand in With a sell out dinner taking place masters. excess of GBP 30K was raised for following the game our guests charity. If you have an interest in touring please certainly had strong support heading contact your team rep for further details. to the Club and more importantly a We look forward to welcoming the significant sum would be raised for International Toy Trade back soon. Cheers. Tewy the Fence Club Charity. Matt El The game as always was played

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Photos following the match

John and Richard DYNAMICS vs Kieran Lant discussing receives INTERNATIONAL TOY TRADE tactics MOM

Dynamics Refs enjoying receiving a dinner at the rare award Restaurant

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Rugby News

LEFT: Lisa Foley (left), Chairman of the GFI HKFC 10s Organising Committee, with Kalmond Ma (right), Executive Director of Make-A-Wish Hong Kong.

MAKE-A-WISH appointed official charity of 2016 GFI HKFC 10s World’s leading 10-a-side rugby tournament teams up with world’s biggest wish-granting organisation

ake-A-Wish Hong Kong said: “The GFI HKFC 10s is excited personal art exhibition, going fishing has been appointed as to support the efforts of Make-A- and attending a sports event. The the official charity of Wish Hong Kong to grant wishes and wishes are only limited by the children’s this year’s GFI HKFC positively change the lives of these imagination. M10s rugby tournament, which will be courageous Wish Children. Kalmond Ma, Executive Director of held at Hong Kong Football Club from “Rugby has a giving, team spirit and Make-A-Wish Hong Kong, said the 6th-7th April. the 10s has a strong tradition of raising impact of granting a wish has far- Registered as a charity in Hong Kong money for its chosen charity each year. reaching benefits for the children and in 1998, Make-A-Wish Hong Kong has This year we will be able to help several also their family and friends. granted over 1,600 wishes of children children’s wishes come true and, most “A wish come true empowers children aged between three and 17 with life- importantly, help inspire the children with life-threatening medical conditions threatening medical conditions. in difficult times. Make-A-Wish is a to fight harder against their illnesses. For remarkable organisation and we’re The organisation will receive proceeds their doctors, nurses and other health delighted to help.” from the entrance fee and all on-site professionals, the wish experience works donations at the GFI HKFC 10s, which Except for medical equipment, wishes in concert with medicine to make their will again be held ahead of the Hong at Make-A-Wish Hong Kong can be patients feel better, emotionally and Kong Sevens. anything an eligible child wants – to even physically,” Ma said. have, to go, to be, to meet or to give. Lisa Foley, Chairman of the GFI “A wish granted is true magic for our Previous wishes include having a HKFC 10s Organising Committee, Wish Children and can bring sunshine

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into lives that have been affected by Dagg (2008), Bob Skinstad (2009), pain and trauma, providing respite Waisale Serevi (2010), George from their normal routines of Gregan and Christian Cullen ABOUT GFI HKFC 10s Hong Kong Football Club has hosted the 10s every hospitals and treatment. We work (2011), Justin Marshall (2011, year since it was first staged in 1986 to celebrate with our partners creatively to turn 2012), Mils Muliaina (2012), the club’s 100th anniversary. Now in its 31st year, the GFI HKFC 10s is held on the Wednesday and children’s wishes into a magical Marty Holah (2013), George Thursday before the world-famous Hong Kong and memorable reality.” Smith, Alesana Tuilagi and Rupeni Sevens and is also sanctioned by the Hong Kong Caucaunibuca (2014), Todd Clever Rugby Union (HKRU). GFI Group, a leading Make-A-Wish Hong Kong is one provider of brokerage services and trading support (2012, 2013, 2015) and Rico Gear of 39 affiliates of Make-A-Wish products, has title sponsored the event since 2006. (2011, 2013, 2015). The tournament traditionally attracts many stars Foundation International, which of the game, including seven of the New Zealand is headquartered in the USA Along with GFI, other sponsors in squad that won the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In the past decade, the tournament has featured Joe Roff and serves over 50 countries and 2016 include Allied World and and Toutai Kefu (both 2006), Jonah Lomu (2007), territories through its network. Natixis (gold sponsors), DHL, Brian Lima and Israel Dagg (2008), Bob Skinstad Q-Net, Swire Properties and (2009), Waisale Serevi, Beauden Barrett and Sam The official charities of the GFI Cane (2010), George Gregan and Christian Cullen Withers (silver), CBRE, CPA (2011), Justin Marshall (2011, 2012), Mils Muliaina HKFC 10s have recently included Global, EY, Markel and Structure (2012), Marty Holah and Nehe Milner-Skudder The Nesbitt Centre (2015), Po (2013), George Smith, Alesana Tuilagi and Rupeni Tone (bronze), Pure Blonde (official Caucaunibuca (2014), Todd Clever (2012, 2013, Leung Kuk (2014), Operation beer) and Tsunami (official 2015) and Rico Gear (2011, 2013, 2015). Website: Breakthrough (2013) and Christina www.hongkongtens.com apparel). Noble Children’s Foundation (2012). ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH HONG KONG Long renowned as the world’s Make-A-Wish Hong Kong was founded in 1989. It best 10s, the tournament has was registered as a charity in Hong Kong in 1998 long attracted the game’s top (registration number: 91/5366) and became a For more information, visit: member of Make-A-Wish Foundation International, players including seven of the which has its headquarters in the USA. We are New Zealand team who won the Website: the world’s largest wish-granting organization and www.hongkongtens.com have 39 affiliates serving over 50 countries and 2015 Rugby World Cup – Conrad territories. Collectively we have realized 350,000 Facebook: children’s wishes worldwide since 1980, on Smith, Jerome Kaino, Ben Smith, www.facebook.com/HKFC10s Beauden Barrett, Nehe Milner- average one wish completed every 21 minutes. Twitter: Make-A-Wish Hong Kong grants one special wish Skudder, Sam Cane and Charlie https://twitter.com/GFIHKFC10s to children aged between three and 17 with life- Faumuina. threatening medical conditions, in Hong Kong and Instagram: Macau, to enrich the human experience with hope, www.instagram.com/gfihkfc10s/ Since GFI began its title strength and joy. To date, we have granted over #HK10s #WorldsBest10s 1,600 wishes. We are dedicated to making every sponsorship in 2006, the 10s has eligible child’s wish come true. Website: www. featured Joe Roff and Toutai makeawish.org.hk; Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MakeAWishHK; Instagram: www.instagram.com/ Kefu (both 2006), Jonah Lomu makeawishhk (2007), Brian Lima and Israel

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GIRLS COLTS update

U14 girls U16 girls

U14 The HKFC/VF U14G kicked their Sevens season off to a confidence into the division one plate final where they had promising start emerging as double plate winners at KGV. In a re-match with SKS/DEA, this time turning the tables, their opening match Team A looked to be well on the way to winning 4-3 from a dying moments dash along the wing by victory against SKS/DEA only to let their rivals come back Claire to secure their first silverware of the year. and grab the game 4 tries to 3 with an on-the-hooter last gasp Team B entered the tournament with few of the girls having score. In their second game against HKU1 they battled hard played sevens rugby before and this lack of experience but again came up short against a more experienced side. showed in their first two games where they lost to HKU2 Their third match against Flying Kukris saw the girls start to and SKS/DEA. But they were soon to get the measure of get into their stride with Lauren settling into her new role things and in their next two games ran out comfortable as scrum half and working some nice tries with marauding winners against Flying Kukris and HKU3. This saw them backs Lara and Claire to ease out comfortable winners. reach the division 2 plate final with a return match against Then came the upset of the tournament, with our girls the Kukris. The girls now had the wind in their sails and ran playing magnificent rugby to shock tournament favourites away comfortable winners with some great tries from power and eventual cup winners DB Pirates in a passionately running forward Nikki, elusive back Momo and determined fought 4-3 see-saw battle. That sent them brimming with

U19 girls U19 girls

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hooker Anouschka. Four of the team had never played

rugby before the start of this season so winning a plate in U19 their first sevens outing is a truly impressive result. Our U19G Combined Team (SKS/USRC/HKFC) had their first 7s tournament on Sunday, 31 January. Although it was a cold day, it didn’t stop our girls dominating the games. Tiffany Rowse, Natalie Chen, Angelica Mae U16 Meacham, Alexandra Allum-Pearce, Rabbit Leung The U16Gs are moving into the 7s season and had their and Cynthia Luk all had their moments to shine and first tournament on Sunday 31st January. The girls faced a contributed 9 tries to the games. With their powerful challenging morning playing the best teams of Division 1. performance alongside Sai Kung Stingrays and USRC, their After a tough first match the girls fought back in their second teamwork said it all. We closed the tournament by taking and played some good sevens rugby. After winning their first home the Plate (1st runner-up) and Congratulations to the piece of 7s silverware for the season, the girls are looking Cup winner, Flying Kukris. forward to the tournaments ahead!

MINI RUGBY Tai Po Tournament

So, on to the games. All in all I saw a performed very well with some excellent great change around from the young running and passing in attack and some guns. Great passing skills being shown spirited defence. The morning began from all the groups. Even if the with heavy rain so a special thank you weather in the morning was atrocious to all the parents who made the trip to there appetite for success was over King’s Park on a decidedly Northern whelming. Hemisphere rugby day. Listening to the coaches the young Solomon Fong, Sandy Riddick ones have grasped the idea that passing and Alex Dodd were as always is better than running in banana outstanding in attack. Harrison shapes and hitting a tackle!! Warner, Victor Massé-Kesatha showed excellent passing skills. Robin and Graham Declan Smulders, Ethan Soong, Larry Doe and Kota Wong showed great potential as strong runners. U8 Tigers In defence, the well-organised FC6 The Tigers split into two teams for the backline of Lucius Salcedo, U7 Tai Po tournament and both teams Another tournament done and completed and what a day! Apart from the weather in the morning, a few no shows and a little disorganized from the weather it turned out to be a great day. A big thanks has to go the marshals who tried their upmost to keep the festival on track after so many did not turn up in the morning due to the said weather and the Marathon. It had an effect on the later morning teams but they did a great job in turning it around.

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Baudy, Keen Nikkel, Kaelan Tandy, Daniel Western, Cayden Mcwilliam, Jack Scott and Aiden Jastreboff U10 Boys won many turnovers. In the FC8 team, Jayden Richard and The U10s had mixed success at the Tai Po festival, with our new player Alex Herratt deserve particular mention for some very good performances but also some where keeping the opposition constantly under pressure. concentration wandered! Some fine tries were scored by, amongst others,Harrison FC1 did particularly well to secure four victories, beating Warner, Alex Dodd, Andrew Wright and Hayden Quach. both Sandy Bay and DB teams on the way. They have had tremendous matches against both teams this season and played very well to secure 2-1 score lines against both sides. The difference seems to be the defensive work that we have put in, with the organisation and first-up tackles seeing good progression over the course of the season. FC2 played one of their best games of the day against the VF1 side. Despite tough opposition, they defended very well and on a number of occasions their defence forced the VF team back to their own try line. However, they proved too strong for us in the end and we went down 0-2. FC2 also had a hard match against the Macau Bats – a team who we have now played three times gaining a draw, win and now a loss! The final match secured a 3-0 victory over VF3, with some excellent rucking and tackling to U9 in action finish the day on a high. The B tier sides had similarly mixed fortunes, with some good wins across the groups. FC4’s players showed some good strength and skill in their first match against the Police but then had close matches in their next three matches. All sides will continue to work on their rucking, tackle technique and their defensive organisation as we move into the second half of the season.

U10 Girls The U10 Girls were on fire at the Tai Po Festival. After a wet morning the sun came out and we swapped umbrellas for sun cream. Football Club 1 and 2 played some U10 Boys FC1, having had their best tournament so far

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outstanding Rugby scoring tries for fun and becoming more possession we were lucky to come away with a 2-1 loss. By aggressive in the tackle. FC1 won 3 and lost 1 narrowly our fourth game, against Stingrays, there wasn’t much left losing to SKS who are twice the size of our girls. However, in the tank and so the day ended with another loss. More the desire to compete was unbelievable and all the parents fitness work before our next tournament! were very proud of the girls. FC2 also won 3 only losing to

VF1 by one try in a very entertaining game. FC3 continue to develop as they gain a better understanding Dragons of the game and I’m sure next season this experience will be Played 4 games, won the first against HKU 2, lost against invaluable. VF and HKU 1 and lost in a close game against FK2 4-3. The progress being made is staggering as all the girls start to Overall a strong display from the forward pack, and a very master the key skills at this level. (Tackle, Ruck and Scrum). good first game where the team played well and passed the ball through the back line. Roll on the next festival…. Thomas Hulme John Pimlott

U12 Club U12 Club finished the Tai Po tournament in 2nd place, having performed erratically. We started the day with arguably our best game of the season. Dominating Valley from the outset, our boys put on a superb display scoring four tries and conceding none. Next up we played USRC, but the Club boys were on another planet in the first half, letting two tries in and giving ourselves a ton of work to turn things around. Thanks to some very strong running from Oliver Nicolle the tide was turned, and we won 3-2 just in the nick of time. Playing league leaders DB Pirates in our third game, it became obvious that our lack of sub’s and the rising temperature was exhausting our forwards. We spent most of the DB game defending, and with precious little

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Squash News

Winter League Summary

The winter league is approaching the business end of the season with teams fighting it out to win the league title and to ensure they get a spot in the top four so they can take part in the play-offs. Many HKFC Squash teams are well positioned for the final push to ensure there is silverware coming back to the courts of Sports Road.

Division 2 meaning it will be a close finish to the of second place. With only two lost season with 5 teams all in contention. matches all season they look to be Ho Fai Chiu’s HKFC 2B team is in Karen Lau is currently unbeaten this cruising to league victory and will be 3rd place with chances of catching season with six victories to her name. favourites to do the double. Gergo Young Player 2 in 2nd. HKFC 2A are Schlosser, Thomas Rhodes and in 4th place but there is a large gap Division 5 Adrian Ng currently fill the top three between them and the 2B team. KCC David Robinson’s HKFC 5 team is positions in the divisional rankings with 2A are the team to beat and look like having a tough year in a strong division. Gergo and Adrian yet to lose a match. winning the league outright. The 2B A play-off position looks to be just team has Raymond Chiu and Ho Fai outside of their reach. Division 8 Chiu ranked 4th and 5th respectively in HKFC 8 is sitting nicely in 3rd position the divisional rankings. Division 6 with a small gap between them and Division 3 Julian Tanner’s 6B are in lying in the 4th position team. A playoff second position with Kien Ng’s 6A team position looks to be guaranteed. Julian HKFC 3 convened by Elliot only 5 points behind with a game in Lironcourt is currently ranked 2nd in Froidevaux are in 3rd place and are hand. In a very tight division the play off the league. well set to get a playoff position and places will go to the wire with 6 teams have a chance to catch table topping all in contention to get the four spots Division 9 KCC. Eric Ho and Keith Frith are available. 6A’s Terry Lo is ranked in 4th Philip Ting’s division 9 team has only ranked 3rd and 6th in the league. position in the divisional rankings. lost one match so far this season. The Division 4 league is tightly contested but they Division 7 now have a little cushion to make them HKFC 4 have carried forward their early The division 7 team’s good start has favourites for the league title with a season form to be second in division 4 continued with them topping the couple of big games still to be played with Unknown 1 only one point ahead table and being a full 17 points clear which will decide the overall positioning.

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Andrew Wood is having an excellent Masters Division 1 season and is ranked 5th with Dinesh M1B are sitting nicely in 2nd place with Haithiramani ranked 7th. Azhar only two points between them and top Rafee is currently unbeaten this season spot which is currently held by old rivals in the league. HKCC. The M1A team is in 3rd place Division 10 and will be looking for a strong finish to try and reign in the M1B team and HKFC 10 led by Robert Jones is claim HKFC bragging rights in the 4th in the very close division. Play-off division. M1A’s Keith Frith is ranked places are still up for grabs with up to 3rd with M1B’s Malcolm Kerr and seven teams still contesting for four Terence Teo ranked 4th and 5th places. Jurg Niegerberger and Karl respectively. Pahlman are both unbeaten so far this season with the Division 10 team. Masters Division 2 momentum to be in 3rd position and Simon Ho’s M2A team is unbeaten all Division 11 look set to have booked a play-off season and is well ahead of the pack in HKFC 11 is in 2nd place with a few place. L2C and L2B are in 5th and 7th topping M2. Nick Shultz’s M2B team teams around them having a game respectively. L2A’a Patricia Choong is is in 4th place and they look set to make in hand. A play off place looks to be ranked 9th. the play off finals. Jonathan Barton assured but there are still chances to for M2B is ranked 1st in the division try and get the top spot off Tuen Mun Ladies Division 3 with William Fan for M2A ranked Squash. Ross Harding is ranked third Last year’s league winners L3A led by 6th and unbeaten so far this season as is in the divisional rankings with unbeaten Chin Mcnamara are in 3rd place but fellow teammate Tak Yeung. Michael Zimmerman in 10th. only 5 points away from top spot in a Masters Division 3 close top 3. L3B are in 4th but look Division 13 unable to catch 3rd place. L3A’s Chris Chairman and number one ranked HKFC ably led by Damien Laracy Van Winsum, Julie Savoie and Dave Cross’ M3A team is currently in look to have secured a playoff place Elizabeth Pompea are in 2nd, 3rd and 3rd place and is battling it out to keep already as they are well ahead of 4th 5th respectively with L3B’s Javy Wong in the play-off places in what is one of position in the number 3 slot. There is sandwiched in 4th place. the tightest divisions. Michael Yang’s still a chance to top the division by the M3B are in 7th position and will need a end of the season with some big games strong finish to try and get into the play still to be played. Newcomer Arthur off places. Maloy is ranked 5th in the league LADDER MOVERS OF THE MONTH: JANUARY with Nick Organ and Krzysztof Master Division 4 Kostienko both unbeaten to date this The newly formed masters Div 4 has season. Men the M4A and M4B teams in 4th and George Chan (80) Division 14 5th place respectively in what is proving to be a tough league. M4A’s Violeta Ken Lo (51) James Osmund’s 14A side is unbeaten Thomas is ranked 8th in the division Mark Squires (50) so far this season, the only Football with M4B’s Julien Uzzell in 10th. Club team to be in this position in the main league. They look to be in pole Ladies Division 1 Ladies position to take the league title. Brian The HKFC L1 team is in 6th position in Andrea Walsh (24) Taam’s 14 B team are lying in 6th and a very strong Ladies division 1. It looks Chris Winson (21) will need a good push in the remaining like they will be unable to reach the play matches to secure a playoff place. James Elizabeth Pomei (11) offs this season but they will be looking is topping the table in the divisional for a strong finish to get as many points rankings as well with an unblemished as they can. Juniors to date 9-0 win record with William Soham Patil (25) Wong also unbeaten so far. Fred Teng Ladies Division 2 Alexander Chew (25) is the top ranked 14B player in 6th. The HKFC L2A team led by Cherly Yat Ching Vong had a strong start Andrew Sheary (11) to the season. They have kept the

Club Magazine Mar 2016 23

Hockey News

A Big Win for the Men’s F Team

long time ago, AD41, For first 20 minutes the assembled crowd time we finished the game 7 were in 24th January, Caligula was of none, could have been confused as total. The scoreboard nearly had to be assassinated, and on the same to who had the numbers deficit or will re-calibrated to take double digit figures date in 2016, a tad later, to win. Being that easy, sometimes just as we hit the magic 10 with five minutes AHong Kong experienced its coldest day makes it more difficult. Yet we pressed to go and then a last gasp effort saw in over 60 years, and the F team created on and then the warmth of exertions 11-0 as the final score line. history by having its greatest victory on began to penetrate limbs and thoughts, Patrick Lam had severe hat-trick record at Club. passes perfected, runs flowed and avoidance, as did Steve Smart, both chances abounded. Perhaps the odds were not quite as on 2, Captain Banksy had one, as formidable as removing an Emperor, or The first goal came from a move that did Quentin Job, Shep, and Fergus foolishly climbing Fei Ngor Shan to be could have done the A team proud, and McCoig. A final hat-trick goal came felled and then trapped by ice sheets, then only minutes later a second. Half just in time for Clive Miners as the but we certainly did not need rescuing. time approached, and not wanting to whistle blew. dismay the opposition too much, we slid The opponents were the hotly favoured Jeroen our GK was woken from his in 2 more to be up 4 –0. IUHK, then above us in the League slumbers on only a few occasions to table and who had come from 2-0 down The second half had the torrent of protect his own goal posts and recorded in the first leg, to beat us 4 –2. goals slow again to a trickle early on, another clean sheet, while the other but momentum and willpower began heroes of the day, Will, Brooky, So, as temperatures hovered below a again as every member of the F team Gilson, David W and David G, as shivering 4 degrees at 9am, the brave F decided they were going to score. Lyle well as Patrick W all had a major hand team stepped out to face the hoards of continued his alternating of ice cubes in the resounding win. It could well be well, just 9 IUHK, and no goalkeeper. (read players), tactics to keep the well another 60 years, or indeed a No matter, they had youth, skills, and oiled machine running. Three were Millennium, before such history is made history behind them. We had age, a lot already on the score sheet and by the once more by the F Team. of it, and Lyle as Coach.

24 Mar 2016 HOCKEY

Ladies B Team update

et’s be frank: it can be a tough spot being the only B team in the Premier League. Tough score lines, Lrelentless defending, every mistake being punished. But, there has to be something in it because the B Team has potentially the best training attendance record in the Section and, more often than not, has 16 players available for each game. What’s more, the girls don’t just turn up they come along eager to improve and have plenty of fun! At the start of the season, although losing against the top 4 teams, we had two close games. Our first match against Valley saw them sweating at half time when we went one goal ahead. We battled hard for the rest of the match but unfortunately lost four goals in the last 10 minutes proving that fitness is vital for securing a win. Our second was against KCC in our last match before all the more impressive as we’d been Hilary from Valley which makes it all Christmas narrowly losing 1-0 proving busy the night before dressed as the the more sweeter! Orlando Magic basketball team at the also that converting chances means The B Team love a challenge and Christmas Party! Yan Adams, our winning games. However this result was that’s what draws us in. Always the dedicated coach, has worked tirelessly underdogs, fighting to the last minute. to teach us how to defensively hold our Playing in tough matches isn’t easy structure and to force the opposition but it’s a challenge we all enjoy which to lose possession. As our game has is why we belong in Premier and plan improved he has focused on teaching to stay there! With one more season us how to build an attack and keep of development, and continued hard possession. A huge thanks to Yan for all work, we are certain we can make it to his help! the top four. This season we welcomed back For the rest of the season ahead we Mandy Vullinghs and Claire are working hard to win the Premier Watson from having children. We B League. Splitting the league after also saw the promotion of a number Christmas has given us the chance to of C team players who have worked start attacking and scoring. Playing hard to meet the demands of Premier in our first match of this new league level hockey. Seeing our youngest was a shock to the system whereby player, Sophie Haik, improve and we dominated Dutch A but finished develop has been a delight - she is now with a mere 2-0 win; we all agreed starting to show her trademark dodges it should have been more. We then in attack! We have also been lucky to played HKCC A and suffered our recruit two new players, Hilary Dixon toughest loss of the season so far. In B team as the Orlando Magic basketball and Georgie Barber, both being team at the Christmas Party the remaining 15 minutes we lost three valuable assets to the team. We lured

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break goals all scored by the same player. Considering we beat HKCC twice before the league split, giving us fifth place in Premier, it was really disappointing. Luckily we get to play them in the final game of the season so we have a chance to get even! A big thanks to all the girls (and Yan!) for your commitment and making many sacrifices to attend training and matches, and a special mention to my trusty Vice Captain, Alice Cabrelli, for all her help! I wish everyone the best of luck for the rest of the season and as for us - look out HKCC the B-Team Babes are after you!

HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB HOCKEY CAMP 29, 30, 31 March, 1 April 2016

Mark Your Calendars: 26th and 27th March

26 Mar 2016

Lawn Bowls News

Club Men’s and Ladies’ Singles Competition

The Club Men’s Singles final were held A great thank you to all Section on Sunday 10th January 2016. bowlers who participated and supported the event. Andrew Willis and Warren Men’s Singles Champion: Warren Cheung Cheung competed against each other Congratulations to the winners Celena in the final. Both bowlers played well Kwok and Warren Cheung, who will during the game and the first 12 ends go on to represent the Club to compete were very tight. From the 13th end in the Champion of Champions in onwards, Warren managed to get six March. We wish them all the best. shots in five consecutive ends, and We would also like to thank our had a 17-9 lead, close to the target Competition Secretary, Esmond of 21 shots. In the end, Warren beat Lee, for his great effort in organizing Andrew 21-14 to become the Men’s this competition. Singles Champion 2016. It was his first time to win this title. Bernard Young On the ladies’ side, the final was played between Shirley Ma and Celena Women’s Singles Champion: Celena Kwok Kwok (the defending Champion) on the following Sunday 17th January. Again, it was a very close game for the first 18 ends. Celena demonstrated her ‘draw’ skills and competence when the game came close to the winning target, and at the end, she beat Shirley by 21- 13 and successfully defended her title. All the finalists tried their best and played well throughout the finals. From L to R: 1st Runner-up, Andrew Willis, 1st Runner-up, Shirley Ma (2nd left) and Champion, Warren Cheung, and Competition Champion, Celena Kwok Secretary, Esmond Lee

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Club Magazine Mar 2016 27 LAWN BOWLS

Rooster Fat Choy Cup 2016 the Third Day of the Chinese Lunar Year

As per tradition, Section bowlers losing team players also received one gathered at the Club to have a fun game as a consolation prize. The Best Rink on the third day of the Chinese Lunar winners received an extra laisee packet Year, the Year of Monkey. Forty eight as well. In addition, Flora Ni won the bowlers joined the event, and most ‘Most Number of Touches’ prize and were dressed colourfully in celebration Christina Yeung was selected to be of this festive occasion. Our bowlers the winner of the ‘Best Costume’ of were divided into two big groups: the this event. Blue and the Red. Within these groups, After the prize presentation, Frankie bowlers were drawn into teams before Siu, our Social Secretary, arranged a the game. Each team played two rounds fun game , the ‘Spider Game’, to mark of 10 ends to decide the winners. Light the finish of the Chinese New Year refreshment and drinks were served after activity. Forty-eight bowls rolled towards the first round, and the game kicked the Jack, which was placed in the middle off at around 2pm after greetings and of the green, at the same time. The first briefing. The Indoor Green was filled ten bowlers who managed to draw their with laughter and cheers. ‘Touchers’ woods closest to the jack got a laisee were called out here and there, and each while Lydia Yang, the winner of everyone enjoyed the special day. this activity, got a big laisee packet. The event ended after four hours of Congratulation to all the winners! exciting and cheerful games. The Red Team came out as the overall winner, All the participants thoroughly enjoyed including the Best Rink which was the event, and special thanks to skipped by Donald Wu, ably assisted Frankie Siu for organising everything by Bernard Young, Cyrus Law and making it a successful event. and . Each bowler Helen Ormerod Bernard Young, Chairman of the winning team (the Red Team), received a big red packet while the

28 Mar 2016 LAWN BOWLS

More photos from the Rooster Fat Choy Cup 2016

Winner of the Best Rink: Bernard Young, Donald Wu, Helen Our future ­— young bowlers in the Section Ormerod and Cyrus Law

Flora Ni, winner of the Most Number of Touchers

Winners of the Spider Game

The winning Red Team Christina Yeung, winner of the Best Costume

Reminder: AGM of the Lawn Bowls Section Date: Friday 11th March 2016. Time: 7.00pm Venue: Lockhart Room All Section Members are reminded to attend this important annual meeting.

Club Magazine Mar 2016 29

Netball News

goal! Next playing Valley Panthers, Typhoons’ winning streak continued Chairperson’s with a final score 36–30. HKCC Demons was the next game and after Report a closely contested game, Typhoons lost by one goal! A real nail biter! Onwards and upwards as the season With a few weeks off now Typhoons progresses, with many of our senior teams will be preparing for their next game dominating their divisions. Both Club against reigning champions Club. This and Typhoons have made it into the top HKFC derby will be a GREAT game half of the newly subdivided Division 1, Penny Angove to watch. and are currently holding top and second Netball DSA Chairperson position, long may it last! Whirlwinds are top of Division 2 and both Tornadoes and Hurricanes are looking good for the Cup Grand Final in Division 3. Tornadoes Cyclones are steadily fighting back into contention in Division 5, whilst 25th January fighting the horrible weather condition at the outside courts at the same time. Some match reports follow, showing the determination needed to It was time for Round 2 of the great win week in, week out. HKFC rivalry for the 2015/2016 season. Tornadoes or Hurricanes... who was going to come out on top? The Tornadoes came into the game with a score to settle... and boy did they deliver. With awesome support and screens by rising star Olivia Burgess as GA, the Tornadoes got Match Reports off to a flying start with Captain G scoring from every angle in the circle and hitting double digits. But it was the skill and high spirits shone through amazing defensive duo of Queenie Club and the girls won convincingly 41-21. Wong and Kylie Archer that set the Well, it was a long time between court on fire, allowing the Hurricanes ‘drinks’ for the Club team with a to score only two goals. The combination of the Christmas holidays, Typhoons Hurricanes made the most of some then starting the year with a bye, so The last game of the first round key changes in the second quarter to to say that the girls were revved up in December was a critical game gain some points on the scoreboard, for the first game of the year is an for Typhoons in determining top but the Tornadoes could smell victory understatement. Club faced up to four rankings half way through the at the break and went into the last half Hantang Phoenix who always provide competition. Against Valley Panthers all guns firing and determined to take Club with a tough match, with their it was always going to be a BIG game. the win. persistent defence and ‘never give up’ Out firing from the first centre pass attitude. However, the Club girls came The mid-court was on fire in Typhoons won by an impressive 46- out with their spirits high and were the second half with Rebecca 36! This win secured Typhoons a spot hungry for the win. The attacking end Thompson hurling the ball down in the top four at the end of round were strong and consistent, shooting court with ease and the introduction one. All the hard work to date was 33 goals, and our defensive end was of Michelle Cairns seeing us all slow paying off. able to keep Hantang to scoring just down the pace and do away with the 18 goals, ensuring that Club came Moving into a split draw for round two, rush that has hindered the Tornadoes away with a convincing and satisfying Typhoons were up against Hantang in the past. A few long bombs from win. The second game for Club this Phoenix. Having lost to them by 16 Becs from the centre helped G get year was against long term rivals on goals in round 1, Typhoons were 12 goals on the board in the third the court, Valley Panthers. There were determined to change that! Able to quarter but it was the defensive action some beautiful passages of play during hold onto the lead all the way through again which proved unstoppable, with the game but Club's determination, the game Typhoons won by one Queenie cementing her position as

30 Mar 2016 NETBALL

top dog of the game, getting intercept it looked as though the game may be gym skirts, anyone? Despite attempts after intercept and owning the court, called off. Now as a captain, struggling from the opposition to reschedule the with Erica Ying dominating inside to field a team as the Geckos apparently fixture because it was just so COLD the circle and putting pressure on the were, you might want to leave it as late the game went ahead. Against a super Hurricanes’ shooters. In the end, the as you possibly could to forfeit the game. nippy team, we had a skeleton squad practice and new game plan of the Well the Geckos did leave it late — so of exactly 7, it was always going to be Tornadoes paid off with a comfortable late they will have points deducted and difficult. OK, I'm going to just get this and controlled win over Hurricanes. be fined — but not late enough! They over with. We lost. Again. 16-26. Now GOOOOOOO TORNADOES! informed of their decision to forfeit, 30 for the positives: Our newbies are minutes before the game was called off settling in well, Rachael Corthorn by the HKNA. Oops! (C) did an excellent job of controlling and switching the run of play with Hurricanes In terms of court action, it hasn't her countless intercepts. Belinda and been the best start to the new year 18th January Chantal both worked well in WA for Cyclones. Injuries and absences and WD. After two losses in a row, the continue to plague us. The first game Hurricanes were ready for a win. against unbeaten league-leaders, The Defensively, Jane did a great job of Although the game was extremely tight, Prime, saw us level at half time. Whilst keeping her GA out of the circle and the Hurricanes were able to pull away we were fired up and hungry for the had it not have been for the great in the end, winning 26–20 against the win, the absence of fresh legs became shot-blocking and rebound collecting HKU Knights. the difference. The opposition hit their from our willowy Yvonne Phelps (GK) stride in the third quarter, opening up — ok, it helped that her GS was In the first quarter, both teams played a 3 goal lead which remained. Final probably 2 whole feet shorter than her well, with neither team able to get score 13–16. — the score line would have been much ahead. The quarter ended with a score harsher. At the opposite end of the Whilst the rest of the HKFC teams of 5–5. This level of intensity continued court, Liz (GS) and Chez (GA) put had cosy, indoor fixtures on the day into the second quarter, where still the away the lion's share of opportunities following the coldest day in HK for game remained level at 8–8. with few misses. Next month we fully a number of decades; the Cyclones intend to be back to winning ways! In the second half some changes were girls had a trip down memory lane. made in all areas of the court, and Miserable, winter P.E. lessons in some fresh legs got a run around. It took a while for the new players to get comfortable, and at one point the Hurricanes were down by 4 goals! The quarter ended with a score of 17–15, with HKU ahead. In the final quarter a few changes in defence were made, and the Hurricanes fought extremely hard to win the last quarter. Managing to keep HKU down to only 3 goals scored in this quarter, the Hurricanes won the match with a score of 20–26. Good job Hurricanes — keep this up!

Cyclones A somewhat comical start to the second a half of the season. Our first scheduled game was against the Aussie Geckos. The weather had been looking decidedly ropy all day long and Hurricanes — all smiles after a hard-fought win against HKU on 18th January

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Badminton News

Group photo before the game Social visit by Kelab Shah Alam Selangor A busy November and December in men’s singles. Final result 7-2 to on the HKFC Badminton Society’s Shah Alam. calendar was rounded off by a At the conclusion of a two hour visit from the Kelab Shah Alam long friendly match, a welcome Selangor (Shah Alam Club) of dinner was held and was attended Badminton Society Chairman Ryan presenting Malaysia on 13th December souvenir to Shah Alam Team Captain Melvin Chin by more than twenty Badminton 2015. No less than 13 players from Society members and our friends HKFC were involved in this busy from Shah Alam. It was a tie comprising of 9 matches. The wonderful event overall and it Shah Alam Club were led by the certainly established a platform for Malaysian international legend Foo our on-going relationship of the Kok Keong and former Malaysian two clubs in the future. We look number 3 Kuan Beng Hong, with forward to welcoming more other former national team and badminton clubs in the region and state team players on the team. from further beyond for friendly

Edwin and Cheung to play against the legendary Foo The first tie was these two paired matches or on other social Kok Keong (second left) and Kuan Beng Hong (first left) against HKFC’s own Edwin occasions. Leung and Cheung Yu. Cheung felt a little left out not having a previous badminton world ranking but nevertheless produced a good account of himself. The game rolled out with a win to Shah Alam with a surprising close scoreline of 31- 27. Overall, the Shah Alam team was very strong with our Patrick Leung and Ka Leung Chan the Badminton Society Danny and Jaff ready for some only ones to win their respective ties Ryan receiving a gift of big scotch from Shah action on court Alam Team Manager Alice Soon (centre)

32 Mar 2016 BADMINTON

Gathering to celebrate the New Year: Year of the Monkey What better way to mark the beginning of another joyous year of badminton than having a drink or two with our fellow badminton © Maewzie | Dreamstime.com mates after an evening of exhaustive badminton games! On Friday 8th January 2016, more than 30 members and our regular turnouts gathered at the Back Patio of the Sportsman’s Bar for a few rounds of drinks and Above: Kenta in action snacks after playing in our First Badminton Top Right: Kenta (second right) with Coach Komiyama (first left) Night after the New Year, the first social Bottom Right: Danny (left) and Ivan (right) are also fans evening in 2016. The gathering aimed to bring together (outside the badminton courts) Society members and guests who are keen to play Kenta Kazuno passed by HKFC competitive badminton; it was the first of its kind organized by the Society. Over a pint of Kenta Kazuno of Japan, world ranked number 22 and 25 in beer or a glass of wine, we shared many Men’s and Mixed Doubles respectively, passed by to visit HKFC interesting stories of badminton and our Badminton Society after reaching the quarterfinals of the 2015 aspirations. Everyone found the gathering very Yonex Sunrise HK Open in later November. Kenta, with Unisys enjoyable and hope to have a similar event in Head Coach Komiyama, exchanged some of the finer points of the not too distant future. doubles tactics and games with Society players. It was a great opportunity for us to watch a top badminton star demonstrate his skills in close range. We hope to have similar opportunities to be visited by other world class badminton players in the future.

The Badminton Society Committee would like to extend their best wishes to you: a healthy, energetic and prosperous Year of the Monkey.

Club Magazine Mar 2016 33

Tennis News

Wolf Blass, proud to be the official sponsor of the Tennis Society

HKFC D Team vs Police Tennis Club

Job Tang from D Team

On Wednesday 27th January, (no horse racing in Happy Valley), we invited the Police Tennis Club (PTC) to have a friendly match with the D team. Although the weather was cold, our hearts were hot enough for playing this match which was postponed from December. Rain stopped around noon and the courts became playable, so we started our sets as quickly as possible after checking the Hong Kong Observatory forecast. we lost 4:5. The final score gave us great encouragement Many thanks for the support from Barry Ho (B Team), though, as we had lost to them 3:6 during our winter league together with our normal squad players: Anthony in 2015. Muh, Clement Tam, Franki Chung, Mason Lee We brought in a little revenue for the Club as we wrapped and Job Tang. up the evening over dinner at the Coffee Shop. As promised, We used our home court advantage to achieve serving we will continue to arrange similar events in the future. “Inside-out”, and we ran for every point, but in the end

Australian Open Social 2016 Future Fixtures The Aussie Open social was held on 30th January 2016 with 27 people signing up. This year the line up Adult/Junior Club Championship was strong with only an Open category. Players were beginning weekend of 27th February; divided into 4 teams and played Mens, Ladies and Mixed finals on Saturday 19th March with doubles. With a lot of players it made for some exciting trophy presentation and Gala Dinner tennis while using the Fast 4 format. Players had plenty of great tennis to play and in between matches had the Start of Season/Charity Cup opportunity to watch the Australian Open Ladies final Sunday 17th April between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber. It was fitting that Angelique followed Team Kerber in HKFC Invitational Club Challenge winning the Australian Open. Team Kerber consisted Saturday 14th May of Joe Vasoontara, Remy Liekenjie, Tanya 1 - 7.40pm followed by trophy presentation and BBQ Master, Angus Chan, Dexter Brutus and Therese Beresford. TS Annual General Meeting Thanks to all players who participated and we look forward T.B.A. to the next social and the upcoming Club Championships. Update email contacts French Open & Wimbledon Social Saturday 4th June To all members of the TS, please send us your most updated email contact to hkfctennissociety@gmail. com or send us a message to our Facebook page Committee / Captain Dinner (www.facebook.com/hkfctennissociety) Friday, 17th June

34 Mar 2016 Club Magazine Mar 2016 35

Swimming & Traithlon News

Sean Whipkey, Swimming and Triathlon Captain

Message from the Swimming and Triathlon Captain

Kung Hei Fat Choy! The 2016 swimming season is off to a strong start. The Swimming and Triathlon Society competed in the first pre- season HKASA pool race of the year. The event took place at Shing Mun Pool, in a short course format. The Football Club swimmers were able HKASA to dominate in the sprint (50 Free / 25 Fly) and Stroke (50 Fly / 25 Back) events. A great time Four intrepid HKFC swimmers braved was had by all. As the weather starts to clear up, the cold winter temperatures on 24th we hope to continue this strength into the start January to compete in the Hong Kong of the season. Amateur Swimming Association's Short Course Masters Swimming Competition held at Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool. In her first pool competition for the Club, Wing Suet Chan (Sandy) won two Ironman 70.3 Taiwan gold medals and smashed the course records in both the 25 metre backstroke and the 50 metre butterfly for women aged 30-34. Congratulations to triathletes Deborah Hanley and Susan Lowrey who made it on to the Not to be undone, Craig Nortje scored a hat-trick of golds in the podium at the Ironman 70.3 Taiwan in Kenting. men's 35 -39 age group in 50 metre freestyle, 25 metre freestyle and The pair each completed a 1.9km ocean swim, a 100 metre individual medley while in the 40-44 men's age group, 90km bike ride and a 21km run. Both finished in Marcus Chu won silver in the 25 metre freestyle, bronze in the 5th place in their age groups, taking away their 100 metre IM and 4th in the 50 metre freestyle. In the 50-54 first piece of Ironman 70.3 silverware! women's age group, Jessica McCarroll won gold in the 50 metre freestyle and bronze in the 100 metre IM.

36 Mar 2016

Golf News

Training in 12ºC

Swimming & Triathlon Society braves the icy temperatures to keep up training.

Mission Hills - Vijay Singh Course Shenzhen - Thursday 4th January 2016 This was my first outing to Mission Having never played the Vijay Hills as golf event organiser and course I was very pleasantly having not played at China’s most surprised at how challenging every prestigious club in almost 10 years, I hole was. Lots of bunkers sneakily was looking forward to returning to placed to catch those going for see how the club had grown. the green in 2 on most par 5’s and plenty of water hazards to keep you Originally we were to play the thinking. Ozaki course but thanks to our inside man in the club, Andy With only 7 players attending there Ho advised us that it was in poor was no Stableford competition condition so we changed to the but nearest pins on all par 3s and Vijay course. longest drive on hole 11 were up for grabs. A big thank you to Ling and Yvonne who welcomed us off the First to tee off were KC Shing, shuttle bus, guided us through the Peter Nie and Ricky Chan. As check in procedure, escorted us to the rounds progressed the flags for the plush changing room, then onto most of the 5 par 3 holes were still the coffee shop for breakfast and to on the side of the green waiting meet up with the rest of our group. for the second group consisting Once replenished with noodles and of myself, Quentin Burrows, coffee we were then whisked away Andy Ho and Jim Suttie to take to the starter to collect our golf advantage of. carts and caddies and off we went Somehow only 2 nearest pins were to hole no.1. won by Andy Ho on hole 7 and Thankfully the weather had Jim Suttie on hole 14. warmed to a balmy 17 degrees Our 4 ball had decided to play celsius so we were able to wear a better ball game with myself normal golf attire, and enjoyed the partnering Quentin and Andy entire round in the sun. playing with Jim. After the front

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9 we were all square with both teams looking in contention for the back 9, Hong Kong Football Club Golf Society vs but the wheels fell off for Quentin and Foreign Correspondents Club Golf Society myself and we lost the next 5 holes to succumb 5 & 4 to Andy and Jim, well Kau Sai Chau North Course done guys. Monday 25th January The longest drive contest was taken by myself with a sizzler landing 80 yards past KC Shing’s attempt on hole 11. Thanks again to Mission Hills for the wonderful hospitality from the minute we arrived until we were escorted to the shuttle bus back to Huanggang border. All in all a glorious day on the golf course and we look forward to playing the highly entertaining Vijay course again. See you all at the next event. Phil Head, Golf Event Organiser

The schools may have been closed on 17 to square the match, only for by the coldest weather in HK for Spooner to do the same on 18 to some 50 years but that wasn’t going secure a half to tie the match! to prevent the hardy golfers of Thereafter, HKFC had things HKFC and FCC rejoining battle pretty much their own way. Dallas for the Hacks vs Hackers Cup. We Reid and Andrew Wood won assembled in an array of warm their match comfortably. Stephen clothing and generally accepted Bottomley and Warren Weener a club could not be freely swung faced a ‘lone wolf ’ after his partner wearing more than 6 layers! In actual decided it was in fact too cold for fact, whilst the wind was chill, we him. And charitably they tried were bathed in glorious sunshine and their best to make the match more the hills of the North Course, that competitive than it should have been in summer are a little tortuous, were but ultimately came out on top. a welcome source of heat generation. The 4th match had already been We were led off by yours truly in two won by Terry Wright and Anatole layers of thermals, ably supported Le before they got to the 18th where by Fiaz Magdoom, wincing as he Terry showboated for the gallery swung from burns suffered from a with a nice birdie. (The highlight of leaky hot water bottle (no, really!!) an otherwise long day, I understand!) On a day of scant resistance, we And so the match was won and the enjoyed a famous battle which came trophy retained for another year. down to a spectacular finale with Spooner putting in from off the In the 5th flight we had Gordon green on 16 to sneak ahead, only Marsden and Jonny Brock, who for their chap to do the same thing was scarred from his hockey match

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With the temperatures dropping to four degrees Celsius it FOOKIE MOTORS CO. LTD was not surprising that only 10 intrepid golfers rocked up Shop 7, G/F, Paramount Building to play in the second golf event of 2016. 12 Ka Yip Street, Chai Wan We all resembled Michelin men skiers rather than golfers, Hong Kong all dressed in puffa jackets, ski hats and gloves. Luckily the weather stayed dry and midway through the round at least 1 layer of clothing was removed allowing for a slightly more MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES relaxed swing. Jonny’s idea of playing off the blue tees was greeted with 3 months receive 10% discount very little enthusiasm, but he did manage to convince his 6 months receive 15% discount 4 ball to do so, well done Jonny Brock, Nick Rickett 11 months receive 20% discount and Dallas Reid and even Lily Chan managed to play Members receive an additional 15% discount. a few holes off the white tees. Please visit our website to see our advertising rates: Dallas stood up to the challenge incredibly well by www.hkfc.com.hk /club-news/ securing his first event win of the year with an 82 for 34 monthly-club-magazine stableford points. Jonny came a close second with the best gross score of 81 for 32 points and yours truly shooting 83 for 30 points. Not our best shooting but considering we were dressed for the slopes it wasn’t surprising. Notice to All GS members Nearest pins and longest drive prizes were contested by 2 players. There are two sets of men’s golf clubs, right and left hand sets which are kept in the HKFC sports Nearest pin hole 3/5/8 Lilly Chan storeroom. GS members who wish to borrow them Nearest pin hole 13 Phil Head for use at the Golf Simulators can approach Sports Nearest pin hole 15 no one Desk on 1/F. The equipment will be checked by Sports Desk staff upon its return. Longest drive hole 17: Lily Chan and Phil Head HKFC Golf Society Phil Head, Golf Event Organiser

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Ten Pin Bowling

Raymond Chan, BIG Convenor

Home game against LRC

he HKFC Bowling Interest in second position. We won the first round, with Group (BIG) is half way Semon Cheung, one of our devoted players, through the bowling bowling a 191 scratch, and Adrian Li, our new season. We are currently rising star, bowling a 181 scratch. LRC resumed Tat the top position among seven other their confidence in the second round, with one of club bowling teams. We elbowed our their top players, Raymond Fan, bowling a 195 way in and was promoted to the first scratch in his second game, and Gerald Lau, an position after playing the sixth game. experienced bowler (and also the chairman of the At our seventh game, a home game, inter club league), bowling a 225 scratch on his we were up against Ladies Recreation third game. This was a very hard-fought game, Club (LRC), a strong team who was in the end, LRC outplayed us and won the match 6 shots up. Spirits remained high as we played well but were beaten by a better team on the day. There are five more games in this bowling season and BIG will try our utmost best to win the championship. Separately, a warm welcome to our coach Catherine Che, who dropped by to visit us during her Hong Kong trip in January. She and Mr. Kwok, one of the top Hong Kong bowlers, delivered many good advice and valuable lessons to all of us. Big THANK YOU for all the tips on improving our games. The cheers and laughter made for a memorable reunion.

LEFT: Group photo with bowling coach Catherine Che and Mr Kwok

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