HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB NOVEMBER 2011
In this issue: - Thanksgiving Celebration in the Restaurant - Captains’ and Coaches’ reports - Match results and party photos - and more!
November 2011
HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB
MISSION STATEMENT
Vision: To be recognised as one of the leading sports clubs in the world.
Mission: To deliver quality services on the principles of accountability, consistency and transparency. To develop an organizational culture that recognises the importance of staff contribution and commitment. To facilitate the development and participation of recognised sporting activities.
Values: Being accountable – to communicate, consult and provide information. Living within our means – to plan ahead within available resources. Developing a culture of service – to encourage commitment, integrity, courtesy and responsiveness. Managing for performance – to set the direction and develop the necessary skills. p.12 DHL Delivers Adam Prentice to the Rugby World Cup Aims: To provide the services the Membership needs. To improve the quality of Club life. To up-hold the Constitution and Bye-laws. To encourage Members to play their part in the Club.
General Committee President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : James Collins-Taylor Vice President : Bobby Lawson The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : Fook Aun Chew From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 3 Hon. Secretary : John Shanahan Hon. Treasurer : David Howell Food & Beverage...... 4 Sports & Recreation : Lynn Edwards Development : Mark Clift Rugby...... 10 Discipline : Mike Wood Constitutional Affairs : Desmond Ko Membership : Maurice O’Brien Soccer...... 14 Hockey Officer : Fergus McCoig Lawn Bowls Officer : Roger Nissim Junior Soccer...... 16 Rugby Officer : John Molloy Soccer Officer : Martyn Russell Squash...... 18 Squash Officer : David Reeves
Management Lawn Bowls...... 21 General Manager : Mark Pawley Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Hockey...... 23 Director of Food & Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Financial Controller : Ricky Chan Netball...... 28 Executive Chef : Ki Liu Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Tennis...... 30 Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Lily Huynh Badminton...... 32 Front Office Manager : Shirley Lo Golf ...... 34 Swimming...... 36
Club Magazine Book and Movie Library...... 39 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.
Hong Kong Football Club • 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong • Tel 2830 9500 • Fax 2882 5040 • Website: www.hkfc.com.hk
Club Magazine Nov 2011 1 CLUB BYE-LAWS The Thoughts Please note that at a recent General Committee Meeting of the Chairman the Portable Telephone Bye-laws were amended including a name change to Electronic Communication Devices (ECD’s). Please see below the two highlighted areas which outline the two major changes to the Bye-laws, ovember is the month the Club will hold its Annual namely, that listening to messages is prohibited (apart General Meeting (AGM) and I hope to see as many from where you are allowed to use your mobile phone) fellow Members there as possible. All Members and that mobile phones are now able to be used at the should have received the requisite notification, papers immediate surrounds of the Tennis Courts 4,5 and 6. Nand Annual Report for their reference and guidance and I would urge all Members to attend the AGM on Thursday 10th 3.8 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES November 2011, starting at 7pm prompt, in order to attend to the Club’s affairs. 1. The use of Electronic Communication Devices (including but not limited to portable telephones, For Members that require information about those standing for pagers and technologies such as voice over election to the General Committee, detailed curriculum vitaes are internet protocols on computers or similar devices, posted on the Club Notice Board on the 2/Fl for your perusal. collectively referred to herein as the “ECD”) for receiving or making calls or listening to messages is We say farewell on General Committee (GC) to Lynn Edwards prohibited in all but the following areas of the Club: as Chairman of the Sports and Recreation Sub-committee and In respect of b), c), d), e) and f), ECD must be on Fergus McCoig as Hockey Section Representative, both of silent or vibrate mode and should not emit any whom have served a number of years on the General Committee audible signal under any circumstances and for and I thank them all for their dedication and commitment during whatever purposes. their time on the GC. (a) The Car Park; and Lastly, I wish to thank all my fellow General Committee members for their hard work and diligence in my third year as Chairman (b) The infield areas comprising the Pitches, Stands and the area immediately outside the and also Mark Pawley and the Management team and Staff Sportsman’s Bar including the Verandah and members for their efforts in continuing to maintain the highest Patio area(s); and standards which we have come to expect of this Club! (c) The immediate surrounds of the Outdoor Green; and See you at the Club! (d) The Swimming Pool Complex; and FOOK AUN CHEW (e) The Coffee Shop Patio area; and Chairman (f) The immediate surrounds of the Tennis Courts 4, 5 and 6.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION TO RECOGNISE THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE CLUB FOR 25 YEARS, OR MORE: From left to right: Alexander Duggie, Michael Lonergan, Simon Ng, David Lindsay, Dermot Agnew (President) , Allan Homeming, Alan Wright (has achieved 31 years as a Member), Fook Aun Chew (Chairman), Rattan Ladharam, Allofs Lee, Kevin Browne, John Shanahan (Honorary Secretary and 25 year Member), Mark Mahoney, Don Lilliman
2 Nov 2011 From the Desk of Mark Pawley any congratulations are in order to the Staff members pictured below who received their Quarter 3 Star Awards at a presentation ceremony in late October. Don’t forget, these Mthree Staff members along with a further nine, from the three other quarter awards, will be put forward for the Employee of the Year Award at next year’s Annual Staff Party. At the same time we will be selecting a Leader of the Year from our Supervisory level Staff members, who are selected on a slightly different basis at year end and not by the quarter year.
2011 Q3 STAFF STAR AWARD From left to right: Andy Cheung, Jamaica Ang, Daisy Chan with General Manager Mark Pawley
On the food and beverage front for November please see the following pages which denote what we are putting on during the month. I would highlight the Wagyu Beef Festival in the Restaurant for the entire month, and the second Burgers, Sausages, Ribs and Beer Party (by the Pool), of the season. This will take place on Friday 18th November. Don’t forget too, that our Festive Store will open in late November (see notice boards for full details) and that the Club provides a full Catering Service that might just be able to look after you for a festive function/event that you may not have sorted out, as yet!! The Catering team are very easy to get hold of, just email [email protected]. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! MARK PAWLEY General Manager
Club Magazine Nov 2011 3 Hong Kong Football Club CHRISTMAS FÊTE Saturday 10th December 2011
Bring the family along to partake in the Christmas Festivities Date: Saturday 10th where you will be able to enjoy seasonal arts and crafts, December 2011 games and activities, delicious treats and fantastic music and Time: From 2pm – 6pm entertainment. Venue: Main Pitch Pre-registration for this event is essential. Cost: $200 per Adult If you would like to pre-register for the Christmas Fête, please $100 per Child fill in a booking form available at Reception or from the HKFC (aged 6 – 18) website, and hand it in to the Reception or fax it to: 3110 1176. * Please note this is a Member Please submit all booking forms no later than Friday 2nd and Member’s family only December 2011. event Please note that wristbands, which will gain you entry to the Christmas Fête, will be available for collection from the Reception from Friday 2nd December 2011, and cannot be collected on the day of the event.
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RESTAURANT
ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET: THE HARD SHELL DINNER BUFFET in the Restaurant every Sunday night from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of November November sees the Restaurant culinary team busy creating Thanksgiving Celebration delicious dishes starring Lobsters, Prawns, Scallops, Mussels, Razor in the Restaurant Clams and Crabs to name but a few of the hard shell variety. Thursday 24th November Seafood lovers, you are in for a treat! Celebrate the joy of Thanksgiving with your family and $250 per Adult friends in the Restaurant. $138 per Child (age 12 and under) A three-course set dinner menu will be available in the Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or evening of 24th November as well as a limited A la Carte email: [email protected] Menu. Just as impressive, at the dinner buffet enjoy unlimited Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks, beer and house reservation or email: [email protected] wine for just $55 per person
WAGYU BEEF FESTIVAL Set Menu in the Restaurant Starter every night, except Sunday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Langoustine Prawn Cocktail with Homemade Marie Rose Sauce and Gem Lettuce throughout the month of November or The Restaurant is delighted to present our Wagyu Beef Festival Roasted Pumpkin, Potato and Leek Soup featuring the finest Wagyu beef from Margaret River. * * * * Raised in the lush pastures of Western Australia, Margaret Main River Wagyu are treated like royalty, with the most expensive Roasted U.S. Turkey Roll with Blood Orange Sauce breeds being massaged daily and fed with wine. Wagyu Sweet Ginger Corn, Peas with Bacon, Garlic Mash, typically lives twice as long as regular cattle to ensure the full Caramelised Carrots and Pearl Onions development of their marbling. or Choose from popular cuts such as beef cheeks or premium cuts Pan Roasted Fillet of Fish, Charred Fennel, Tomato like the highly marbled clod blade or the succulent short ribs, Fondant, Fresh Pea Sauce which are normally only exported to Japan. * * * * Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for reservation or Dessert email: [email protected] Traditional Pumpkin Pie or Panna Cotta and Autumn Fruit Purée * * * * Coffee or Tea Petits Fours
$328 per person (Inclusive of a glass of bubbly or wine or soft drink on arrival) Photo for reference only
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SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH LIVE JAZZ in the Restaurant and Chairman’s Bar from 11am to 2.30pm throughout the month of November
Sunday Brunch continues in November with a themed musical performance to set the mood. A Jazz duo will get your feet tapping while you enjoy your brunch. $245 per Adult (with Sparkling Wine) $138 per Child (with soft drinks and chilled juice) Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected]
Dress Code: Club Casual. No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops, no short Casual Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear). Ladies are required to dress to a comparable standard.
LET’S DO 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 Express Set Lunch 2 Courses: $158 $128 (Adult) 4 Courses: $103 3 Courses: $178 $70 (Child) Friday to Sunday from Noon to 2.30pm International Lunch Buffet $148 (Adult) $75 (Child)
6 Nov 2011 COFFEE SHOP
AFTERNOON CREPES ALL YOU CAN EAT DINNER BUFFET: in the Coffee Shop FLAVOURS “OF THE WORLD” every day from 3.00pm to 5.30pm in the Coffee Shop throughout the month of Friday and Saturday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm November Freshly baked vanilla pancakes prepared Every Friday and Saturday night, the Coffee Shop in various ways will be available offers a dinner buffet of mouth-watering international between 3.00pm to 5.30pm. dishes with live cooking stations. Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 1st Weekend – Special focus on Mediterranean cuisine 9569 for more details. 2nd Weekend – Culinary tour of the Orient 3rd Weekend – Sensational Seafood 4th Weekend – Tour of Thailand. Every weekend night the buffet goes global. $208 per Adult $105 per Child (age 12 and under) For more information please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 or email at [email protected] Photo for reference only
CHAIRMAN’S BAR
OYSTERS IN THE “WINE-DERFUL” WINE BEAT THE CLOCK EVENING CAROUSEL in the Chairman’s Bar and in the Chairman’s Bar in the Chairman’s Bar Sportsman’s Bar every day from 6.30pm to 10.30pm every day from 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday from 5pm to 8pm throughout the month of throughout the month of November throughout the month of November November A Pint of Carlsberg starts at $25 and then - Get two jet-fresh oysters and a From 6pm until 10pm daily, you can goes up every hour until 8pm. glass of Sparkling for just $98 or enjoy 2 hours of free-flowing wines 5 to 6pm - $25 specially selected to match the season at - or 6 oysters and 2 glasses of a set price of $140 per person. There 6 to 7pm - $30 Sparkling for $150 are 12 wines on offer. Alternatively you 7 to 8pm - $35 - or 12 oysters and 2 glasses of can select any two glasses of wine for *Limited to Carlsberg draft only. Sparkling for $250 only $75. All these wines can be purchased from our takeaway list. Forms are available on our website or at Reception. Photo for reference only Photo for reference only
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GENERAL PROMOTIONS
OUR FESTIVE STORE WILL OFFER CRACKING GIFTS AND WINES FOR CHRISTMAS Party season is not too far away and to help you stock up your cupboards at home Don’t Arrive Home for Thanksgiving we will be setting up a shop complete with food, wines, beers and spirits offering Dinner Empty-handed unbeatable prices and products that you won’t find anywhere else. Also, to make How can the traditional turkey be left out your shopping easier, we will offer a variety of your Thanksgiving celebration? of Christmas goodies and presents. Save all the time and effort, and bring The Gingerbread House will be located on the Hong Kong Football Club’s perfectly the Ground Floor of the Clubhouse! cooked turkey to your home or office for a Keep your eyes on the notice boards and stress-free festive celebration! website for opening times, starting towards Turkey takeaway menu is available the end of November. from Saturday 12th November to Friday 25th November. Simply fill out the order form available from Reception or download the form from our website and drop it at Reception or fax it back to us on 2837 2661. Your turkey can be picked up at the Coffee Shop at your preferred date and time.
NEED TO BOOK FESTIVE FUNCTIONS? CHRISTMAS HAMPERS If time is running out to book your Christmas function, we will open the Our Christmas Hampers are packed with Sportsman’s Bar from 11am until 4pm on weekdays for private functions only the finest items! (this gives you sole use of the area, including the patio). With the glass windows pulled The Hampers are exclusively made for back, the bar becomes a totally open air venue. With unbeatable catering packages, Members and are available in limited this makes the perfect venue for your Office Lunch or End of Year Party. For quantities, so place your orders early to more information on packages and bookings please call the Catering Office on avoid disappointment. 28309512 or email [email protected] Order forms can be downloaded from the website from the first week of November.
CATERING SERVICE We have a professional catering team that offers a wide variety of packages to suit your needs and occasions. For enquiries and bookings, please call the Catering Office on 2830 9512 or email to [email protected]
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Super Value for Money “Take-away Wine” Life is too short to drink supermarket wine, so check out the very competitively priced selection this month. Great value for money… Offer valid until 30th November 2011 How to order? • Please fill out the enclosed order form or pick up the form at the G/F Lobby or download it from our website www.hkfc.com.hk • Fax it to: 2576 7598 or e-mail to: [email protected] • Please allow 5 working days for the processing of your order ** Allocation is limited until stocks last ( on a first come first served basis)
NOVEMBER IN THE SPORTSMAN’S BAR
FOOD AND ON THE SCREEN QUIZ NIGHT Wednesday 16th November BEVERAGE: • The Barclays Premier League continues this month, so come out Buffet: 7.30pm Grilled to Perfection and watch your favourite teams on Quiz: 8.30pm - 10.30pm If you’re in the mood for a tasty burger, the big screen! Entrance Fee: $168 there is no better place to go than the • Formula One: Sportsman’s Bar. (includes one Standard Drink, Buffet - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Quiz) 11th -13th November - Brazilian Grand Prix, 25th - 27th November • Rugby: - On Saturday 5th November, the RFL will stage a double-header of International Rugby League, which will see hosts England taking on Australia, and Wales facing New Zealand in the first of the two games. -The Gillette Four Nations Finals 2011 will be played on Saturday 19th November Friday and Saturday Keep up to date on the Club website Tandoori Corner and all sports Notice Boards.For further Due to popular demand, we are information, please call the Sportsman’s bringing back the Tandoori Corner Bar at 2830 9531 every Friday and Saturday evening. Be sure to show up! See you around…
Club Magazine Nov 2011 9 Rugby News
Section Captain’s Report Asian Pacific Barbarians experience by Pete Dear all, the season is off and running and we McKee have already had some Firstly, this has been one of the highlights of my rugby playing career excellent wins out there on to date, being selected for the Asian Pacific BaaBaa’s and the whole the paddock. experience leading up to the game against the Rest of the World is New and old players something I will never forget. alike seem to have found It was amazing just to rub shoulders in and around the hotel with legends
Antony Phillips, form very early on and of the game, some legends coming to the end of their professional rugby Section Captain some great rugby is being careers and some at the peak of their careers, in preparation for the played across the Section. Rugby World Cup in 2011.
The Captain’s Dinner was, as ever, an A week or so pearlier I had been told I was being selected to play for the A-Pac BaaBaa’s by Hong Kong coach Dai Rees. He made me aware of interesting affair with 140 past and present the players who were coming, the likes of Rupeni Caucaunibuca, Sereli players coming together to celebrate the Bobo, Willie Mason, Ben Gollings, Serge Betsen, the Tuilagi Brothers, upcoming season, one or two early casualties Mathieu Basteraud etc… and it really hit home then that this was going to added some extra humour to the evening as be exciting and such an honour. they left the room and then the crowd were entertained by some excellent stories from The week former London Wasp Peter Scrivener and Tom McColl and I booked into the Renaissance Parkview Hotel in Wan former Scottish flying winger Kenny Logan. Chai on the Monday where the team would be staying for the week and To back up the Captain’s Dinner over 120 then went on to meet all the other players in the hotel lobby. Once we members and friends turned up the following introduced ourselves to each other we were escorted up to the restaurant day to The Walton Brunch, our annual for lunch. Tom and myself sat and chatted to AJ Venter, Serge Betsen, Deon Carstens and the Kefu brothers, they were really nice guys and were memorial to remember those friends we lost really interested in Hong Kong and what there was to do in Hong Kong. in the Bali Bombings…and as always it was After lunch David Campese and Epi Tione read out the squads for the an outstanding day. But, yet again the Holy Asian Pacific Barbarians and The Rest of the World. Grail of drinking the Club dry of Champagne was not achieved so we will happily try again A-Pac BaaBaa’s Squad: next year!! Coach David Campese This month we have a couple of stories, one Gareth Hardy, Naonori Mizuyama, Tateo Kanai, Simon Raiwalui, Greg from 1st XV squad member Pete McKee on his Rawlinson, Ross Filipo, Henry Tuilagi, Toutai Kefu (Capt), Freddie Tuilagi, involvement in the Asia Pacific Barbarians vs. Pete Mckee, Manny Edmonds, Alesana Tuilagi, Steve Kefu, Seru Rabeni, Tom McColl, Vilimoni Delasau, Sereli Bobo, Christian Loamanu, Rupeni The Rest of the World XV game, a very special Caucaunibuca moment for him, and another about how one of our Section Sponsors has created the trip of a Rest of the World Squad lifetime to assist one of our younger players in Coach: Chester Williams his recovery from a very serious injury. Deon Carstens, Michael Holford, Craig Smith, Ethienne Reynecke, AJ Venter, john Carter, Serge Betsen (Capt), Aaron Persico, Epi Tione, Junior Paramore, Sililo Martens, Robbie Shaw, Ben Gollings, Josh Matavesi, Sonny Parker, Kaine Robertson, Lesley Vainikolo, Mathieu Basteraud, Willie Mason, Dan Scarborough, Josh Lewsey
A few minutes after the team lists where read out, sitting at my table 10 Nov 2011 RUGBY
taking it all in, Manny Edmonds introduced himself to me, this was a guy who I had always idolized watching him play in the Super 12’s and for Perpignan in the Top 14. He said how excited he was to be playing here in Hong Kong as he had always wanted to play in the Hong Kong 7s but never got the chance. As Manny left me sitting at my table he said to me “I hope you’re fit, because I’m a rubbish 9 and you’re the only halfback we have”. If I wasn’t nervous enough already about being amongst these huge superstars, the fact that I would be starting on the same pitch as them got the butterflies going big time and I almost brought my lunch back up. Our first training session was the next morning down at HKFC at 11am in the scorching sun. The boys who had traveled from Europe didn’t cope too well with the heat during the session, so the training session didn’t get beyond a canter and only lasted 40mins. But in this short period of time I got the first taste of being involved with these world class talented rugby athletes (other than of course Tom Bolland and Horse Nolan). The skill levels, spatial awareness and sheer athleticism of the other guys was extraordinary. After this training session we were given free time so a few of the boys went to the hotel gym and the pool to relax through the afternoon. Word of warning, don’t ever go to the gym with the Tuilagi brothers!!! Then that evening Tom and I took everyone out for a few milkshakes which was awesome as the boys really let their hair down and we got to know each other a lot more and it acted as a great catalyst for everyone to become good mates. The next day we woke to some very tired bodies, and proof that these great superstars could fall into Hong Kong life just like we have, there were a few guys who hadn’t been to bed and had decided to go straight to the breakfast buffet from Wan Chai, not naming names. That afternoon we had a short training session again at the HKFC were we separated into our squads for the first time. The pace of the session had clicked up a few gears from the previous day and it was awesome just being there to pick the brains of the guys like Manny Edmonds, Ross Filipo, Rupeni, Seru Rabeni and discuss what would you do there? And why don’t we try this here?. The skill levels were superb as well. As a scrumhalf, the ball was given to me on a plate at pace and I knew I could hit Manny Edmonds anywhere with my delivery and the flow of the backline wouldn’t be disrupted. But the most humbling experience I got was when I looked down the backline, whilst we were doing some backline moves, and saw Manny Edmonds, Steve Kefu, Seru Rabeni, Sereli Bobo, Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Vilimoni Delasau. It really struck home how lucky I was to be there and what an honour it was to be playing in this game. In addition to that I would be playing with these guys to raise money for such a worthy cause and in front of my family and friends on my home pitch. The next day was a HKFC Mini Rugby clinic. Everyone really enjoyed it and it made for a few laughs. After this we had a few media duties but besides that we chilled out round the hotel and went to lunch with Etienne, AJ, Deon, Lesley, Tom, Robbie, Kaine and Aaron. Then came game day. David Campese was a very lenient coach and gave us the freedom to prepare how we each normally prepare for a game. The game kickoff was at 3:15pm so most of the boys got down for breakkie round 9am. Serge Betsen and Ben Gollings had already been to the hotel gym by then and had breakfast.
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Serge said that because they’re getting old sets of forwards started to slow down a bit and rolling mauls came more into it and the now, their bodies are like those old wind- competitive edge of each player start to come to the fore as well. The physical intensity up cars, they take about 12 hours to get round the breakdowns started to increase, which was good because it started to feel more warmed up, but once they are warmed up like a real game rather than a exhibition match. Because the game started so fast and the they can go all day but at a slow pace. After heat was insane the big boys of the A-Pac BaaBaa’s slowed down and the likes of Josh breakfast each of the teams went their own Lewsey, Ben Gollings and Aaron Persico started to take control and the ROW took the way and the atmosphere changed. It all lead for the first time in the game in the last 2-3 minutes and they ended up winning by became slightly more serious. 5 points. The game was such a great experience and a great way to finish the season. I hope I can be involved in another A-Pac BaaBaa’s game in the future but if not I will The game started with a minute’s silence never forget the awesome week. for the victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, which was an emotional Big Thanks to Chartis, Canterbury, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, HKFC and Epi moment, I was feeling extremely sad but Tione. at the same time buzzing with excitement. Cheers, Pete Mckee After this the pre-game haka lead by Freddie Tuilagi, which was suppose to encompass all the countries represented in the A-Pac team was unleashed for the first time. We had practiced it for the first time about 20 minutes before kickoff in the Changing Rooms hence the reason I DHL Delivers didn’t have a clue what was going on. The Haka was more for the occasion and for the crowd to have a laugh over. We then Adam Prentice to the split ready for the kickoff and the nerves really kicked in, all I kept saying to myself Rugby World Cup “Don’t mess up Pete, Don’t mess up”. Lucky enough my first pass went straight to Manny without any problems and I settled down into it. What I didn’t get used to was the pace of the game. The game was 10 times faster than the Japanese test match I played in for Hong Kong in this years A5N. I also found trying to support the A-Pac back 3 of Alesana Tuilagi, Sereli Bobo and Vilimoni Delasau when they broke the gain-line was nigh impossible. They were just too fast and elusive so most of the game I started running behind the defensive line as soon as I had passed the ball. The highlight of the half for me was being able to tackle ex Rugby League Legend Willie Mason a few times and not throwing any wayward passes. Ohhh… and also making the right decision to not join the tackle of Seru Rabeni on Lesley Vainikolo!!! At halftime in the sheds I was really blowing, it felt like I had played 80 minutes not 40. David Campese gave me some advice and Toutai Kefu gave some areas n 10th March this year, 15 Adam was transferred to the trauma unit we need to concentrate on as a team but year old junior rugby and at Pamela Youde and the doctors were besides from that it was just to go out and soccer player at the Club, not hopeful, but MRI and CAT scans have some more fun and play the BaaBaa’s Adam Prentice, was badly then showed that the spine had moved way of free-flowing, expressive rugby. The Oinjured in a rugby game playing for Island back together. He was put in a brace second half went as fast as the first. The School at the Club. and everybody hoped he would be on the mend. ROW started to get back into the game Adam went down in a ruck and maul by capitalizing on our mistakes including and St John’s took him off to Ruttonjee. Adam was not so lucky. When he went a reverse pass I throw which Ben Gollings Adam’s father Noel was hopeful of just back the x-rays showed that the neck was intercepted (Glancy…I need to practice). a sprained neck but the x-ray showed dangerously unstable, he was readmitted The last 15 minutes of the game both a clear displacement of the vertebrae. to hospital and began what has been a
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frustrating and painful experience of more hospital visits, surgery, On Monday 10th October, Ken Lee, Managing Director of DHL neck braces and setbacks. Express Hong Kong Hong Kong presented Adam and Noel with two business class return airfares to Auckland, two tickets to each The ordeal has lasted 7 months but there is now hope that he is of the RWC Semi Finals, including the much anticipated New getting better with regular exercises to strengthen the neck. He still Zealand v Australia match, and an invitation to meet New Zealand wears a brace and has not been able to return to school. rugby legends Sean Fitzpatrick and Tana Umaga. Adam also has Adam is a keen New Zealand supporter. His father Noel had invites to the DHL hospitality lounge for the matches as well as arranged tickets for the Rugby World Cup pool games. These had special commemorative gear provided by DHL. to be given up as Adam could not travel with the limited space at But that was not all. We still needed to get Adam to the final on the back of the plane. He couldn’t afford to pay for the seats with 23rd October and thanks to the generosity of Official Bank of extra space up front. the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Societe Generale, and the efforts of our club member Richard Lewis, Adam is being delivered to the final as well. He hopes to see his beloved All Blacks take on either France or Wales. Adam still has a long way to go in his recovery. The doctors however have cleared him to fly and he is excited about this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the best rugby on the planet and visit his family back in New Zealand. Rugby is much more than just a game. The sense of community and support for those in need is something that is in the fabric of the game and carried through the spirit of those that play it. The HKFC Rugby Section wishes to thank the exceptional generosity of both DHL and Societe Generale in Delivering Adam
Photo of Adam (before his accident) with Carter and Nonu to the World Cup. by Alex Duperouzel
The Rugby Section has been aware of Adam’s plight since the accident and we felt it was time to step up and see if we could get Adam to New Zealand to see his favourite team and also to see his grand mother who has been fretting about his injury. The first step in the process was the Section agreeing to get Adam there. Step two was approaching DHL. DHL, the world’s leading international logistics company, is both Adam in action before his accident Official Logistics Partner of the Rugby World Cup 2011 and a long time sponsor and supporter of our Rugby Section and indeed Rugby in Hong Kong. That’s all for this month and I hope that the wins keep on coming on the park…Hope to catch you all for a beer in the Sportsman’s The mission was to see if we could find a corporate partner in very soon. helping us get Adam to the World Cup, the result was much more than we had hoped and DHL are now “Delivering Adam to the See you next month. World Cup”. Antony Phillips (Club Captain)
Club Magazine Nov 2011 13 Soccer News
Section Captain’s Report Soccer Section Fixtures for November: Hello Hello, and welcome back to one and all. The soccer season is well under way - It’s been a steady HKFA Division 2: start for all the senior sides so far this season as teams and Saturday 5th November 2011: squads finally start to settle. 8:15pm - HKFC vs Yuen Long (HKFC)
In the HKFA professional divisions for example, both the Sunday 13th November 2011: HKFC first team and Lucky Mile have both racked up a 3:15pm – Shatin vs HKFC (Sha Tin SG) few wins and draws in their respective divisions, something Scott Semple, which is always tricky to do in a new division and against Sunday 20th November Soccer Section unknown opposition. Captain 3:15pm – Wanchai vs HKFC (Happy Valley #6) In the Yau Yee League Albion, Wanderers and Colts have also had pretty decent starts. Certainly Colts lay claim to all the bragging rights in the Saturday 26th November 2011 Sportsman’s Bar having scalped both Albion and Wanderers so far this season. 8:15pm – HKFC vs Kwai Tsing (HKFC) It’s maybe just as well that most of the Colts are not yet old enough to get into the bar just yet! HKFA Division 3A: Sunday 13th November 2011: Club involvement in the YYL Cup gets underway in November as the three 8:15pm – Lucky Mile vs Ornament (HKFC) Club sides join in the 2nd round and Wanderers will be hoping to retain the Cup having beaten their fierce Club rivals Albion in last year’s final. Sunday 20th November 2011: Later on in this month’s report, we have a contribution from Matt Paterson 8:15pm – Lucky Mile vs Fu Moon (HKFC) with his match report from the USRC centenary tournament. Thanks also to Stephen Tew for stepping up and organizing the HKFC Select team. Sunday 27th November 2011: 1:30pm – Blake Garden vs Lucky Mile (Happy New Social Secretary Michael Campion has been working tirelessly in the Valley #6) background to arrange this year’s Christmas Party. The date has now been set for Friday 9th December – so mark that date in your diary now! More YYL Division 1: details to follow. Sunday 6th November 2011: Looking a bit further beyond the HK region, the qualification groups have all YYL Cup – 2nd Round. At time of writing the been settled for the next big football tournament, Euro 2014, which will be draw has still to be made. held jointly in Poland and Ukraine. I’ve never really fancied visiting either of those countries which is just as well as my beloved Scotland chose not to waste Sunday 13th November 2011: our energy, but rather focus all our attention on the real big one, World Cup 4:30pm – Club Wanderers vs Club Albion 2016, which will be hosted by Brazil. (HKFC) 6:00pm – KCC Knights vs Club Colts (HKFC) As many of you will no doubt be aware Football was introduced to Brazil by a Scottish expatriate, Thomas Donohue in 1894, just 6 years after James Haldane Sunday 20th November 2011: Stewart Lockhart, another Scottish expatriate, founded our very own Hong Kong 3:00pm – German All Stars vs Club Football Club – there seems to be a bit of a pattern developing here! Wanderers (HKFC) Anyway, congratulations are in order to all the teams that have qualified for 4:30pm – 816 vs Club Albion (HKFC) next years Euro’s. I will have to content myself with looking on enviously as all 6:00pm – Swiss XI vs Club Colts (HKFC) the teams vie for that runners-up spot to Spain. Sunday 27th November 2011: On that bombshell I’ll leave you with a quote from the famous Bill Shankly: 3:00pm – USRC vs Club Wanderers (HKFC) “If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing”. 4:30pm – Club Albion vs 816 (HKFC) Cheers, Scott Semple 6:00pm – Club Colts vs Antonhill (HKFC)
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was adopted in an attempt to kill the game off early. At half time, with the score 0-0, Legal League Select had all to play for and smashed the post from 20 yards early in the second half. It was the Club who emerged victorious however, as Neil Jensen and Dane Francis starred in the last 5 minutes to secure a 2-0 win. Congratulations go out to Matt Paterson who was awarded the Player of the Tournament by the opposing teams (nice to see you pat yourself on the back Matt ! Scott). All in all, it was a positive day for the Club and a nice piece of silverware to show at the end of it. Thanks also go to Takoa Nakasuji and Bobby Hughes for their participation. Matt Paterson
Ben Kende
HKFC Select from USRC Tournament
On the evening of 24th September I and USRC Centenary other members of the Soccer Section Tournament attended the Ben Kende “Black and White” Ball. To those of you who don’t know Ben, he is a former player from our The USRC celebrated their Centenary year with a football very own Soccer Section who developed tournament on a rather rainy afternoon at King’s Park on 5th his skills through the ranks of the Mini- October. An accumulation of Club Members from across the Soccer programme and graduated to play Soccer Section squads (Lucky Mile (3), Albion(2), Wanderers with the Colts under Bobby Lawson. Ben (1), Gazelles (1), Dynamics (1)and Colts (1) dedicated their hard was a key player with the Colts in 2008 earned Public Holiday to represent the Club at this celebratory when he helped them to defeat 816 by tournament- although it is debatable whether or not certain players 2 goals to 1 in the final and lift the Yau really turned up until the later stages of the tournament. The Yee Cup. Ben was a very talented individual; a natural aftermath of Mike Sealy’s Pirate themed stag do was clear for all Sportsman, a rising star - the type of person that excelled in to see as the lads shipped two goals in the opening half to a young anything he turned his attention to. Brazilian Top Skills team, a result in which the Club ran out 3-0 Ben decided to focus his attention on rugby, and it was while losers. The second game against USRC was no improvement. playing the game he loved, representing Hong Kong at the Dane Francis continued to work the flank as chance after chance Asian U20 Championships in 2010, that Ben fractured his was squandered by the visiting team. The Club’s defending was cervical vertebrae in an accident that has left him wheelchair generally patchy and USRC managed to secure a 5-1 victory that bound with little use in his arms and no use of his legs. It is left us fighting for a favourable seeding for the Plate Semi Finals testament to this young man’s character and resilience that through securing 3rd place in the group. he has undergone numerous surgeries and such intensive Awaiting the Club in the third game was the Legal League Select. rehabilitation and yet when he came up on stage that night, It was a relief to see Albion centre-back Ariel Navarro joining it was a privilege to listen to such a positive and inspirational the team for this game to add an ariel ability that evaded the side young man. It was a very humbling experience to see all in the first two games. Alongside Jamie Milne, who stood firm those people that have helped support Ben in the last year all day long, this was to be the defensive pairing that would help or so; his family, friends, teachers, teammates and not least the Club emerge as 5-0 winners and secure third spot in Group A the Rugby Section. They have all rallied round with a number with Stephen Tew netting twice in an impressive performance. of fundraising events and they should be congratulated for Unfortunately, this goal scoring flare was not to continue into the all their efforts. At this point I would also like to thank those next stage of the tournament, a 0-0 Semi Final draw with Yau Yee within the Soccer Section for all the donations we have made League Select. Following numerous missed chances, most notably – every single member donated something last month and for from Matt Paterson who flew in at the back post to redirect that you should be proud and know that your money is going Stephen Tew’s shot-cum-cross and hit the bar from only 2 yards to a very worthwhile cause. out. Luckily, finishing was not an issue from the penalty spot, which I would like to personally thank our Soccer Section GC the Club went on to win (6-5) thanks to a great save from Colts Representative Martyn Russell for organizing our table on keeper Lee Chi Ting. the evening and for keeping Ben in our thoughts.
The other Plate semi final was concluded in similar fashion as If anyone wishes to find out more about Ben, or if you would like Legal League Select swept aside Yau Yee Select 5-4 on penalties. A to donate to his fund, please do so at www.benkende.com rematch with Legal League Select was all that now stood in the way of the Club clinching the Plate and an attacking formation
Club Magazine Nov 2011 15 Junior Soccer News MecoGroup
HKFC Junior Soccer competes in inaugural matches of the Hong Kong Development League
here’s a new football league in Kong International School/Tai Tam goals in a play-off in the Hong Kong town, and it’s called the “Hong Tigers, Canadian International School/ Junior League cup competition before Kong Development League”. the MLFA, Australian International School rushing to Kowloon to play another great The Junior Soccer Programme and English Schools Foundation. game against Tai Tam in the Hong Kong Tof the Hong Kong Football Club has Development League. Our teams put in a stellar performance at joined together with Chelsea Soccer the inaugural matches against the Tai Tam Team: Henry Fordham, Mark School and a number of other clubs and Tigers on Saturday 8th October. Russell, Florian Unold, Gwion schools to form the league and give our Sexton, Hamish Tong, Josh Mantle, players more competitive experience. In a The Club’s U10 team, coached by Pat James Francis, Calvin Wong, Ryutaro deliberate attempt to encourage the teams Burns and Spike Mantle, made a great Sekino, Anna Birkett, Oliver Lam , to experiment with tactics, positioning, start to the league with a 7-5 victory over Matthew Campbell and team line-ups, the league will have Tai Tam. The new format of 7-a-side no points or trophies, though of course over 50 minutes allowed the teams to The U12 team, coached by Mark everyone is still aiming to win each match. play open attacking football, resulting in Norman, made a similar great start to the some great performances and goals, with league, beating a tough Tai Tam team 4-1. We are fielding three squads – an Under the difference in the teams greater than Welcoming two U11 squad players to the 10 squad comprising P5 players, an Under the score suggests. It was an impressive team (Callum Beattie and Jake Woods), 12 squad comprising P6 and Y7 players, performance, coming as it did on the the starting line-up looked well balanced and an Under 14 squad comprising Y8 same day as the team’s regular training and keen to get a result. It was the and Y9 players. Registration is limited to session, an ESF tournament in which Club side who took the lead through the 20 players per squad and 12 players per some of the players participated, a girls’ tireless work of Nicholas Spence. After team. Each team will play approximately rugby tournament in which one of them receiving the ball with his back to goal, he 16 matches over the course of the season, played, and a Hong Kong Junior League managed to turn and fire off a shot that with each match played 7-a-side for 50 tournament in which many of them took a slight deflection to beat the ‘keeper. minutes. The opposition includes Chelsea participated. Florian Unold deserves As the game continued to ebb and flow, Soccer School, Kitchee Academy/ a special mention for scoring all three it was Club that added to their lead, this Barcelona, MILK, Junior J League, Hong
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time a cracking strike by Jake Woods, looking comfortable in the middle of the park and more than able to compete against the older boys. There was still time for two more goals before the break. The third goal for Club was scored by Cameron Henderson, who bravely dived to head in a superb cross from Callum Beattie from the left. With our tails up, we took the foot off the pedal and allowed Tai Tam to pull one back. The score was 3-1 at half-time. The second half saw the Club side step up and take more of a hold on the game. New joiner Harry Overman was impressive throughout, working to support both the defence and the front line. His work rate was rewarded when he picked up a old boots loose ball and let a fierce shot go. The Tai Tam ‘keeper had no chance, and the strike effectively killed off the game. All in all, a very pleasing first outing. WANTED! Team: Jean-Louis Desgouttes, Jonathan Simpson, Callum Beattie, Harry Overman, Oliver Bater, Jake HKFC Junior Soccer Woods, Jamie Spence, Cameron Henderson, Timothy Breuer. supports Indochina Starfish Our U14 team, also coached by Mark Norman, recorded Foundation and needs your a 5-1 victory against Tai Tam Tigers in a thrilling encounter. children’s old boots! The game started at an electrifying pace and did not let up for the next 50 minutes. Within three minutes of the start, Take a look at the new the Club side was 2-0 up, with goals from Michael Slavin, HKFC Junior Soccer shirts who was excellent at being the lone target man up front, and and you will see an ‘ISF’ logo Raphael Lambert, who was outstanding in the centre of the on the back. This represents park. A third was soon to follow from Jason Mallabone, who the formal partnership on the left side of midfield was causing the Tigers all sorts of that HKFC Junior Soccer problems. Having played a one-two with Slavin, Mallabone is developing with an hit an unstoppable drive into the corner of the net. It was not organization called Indochina long before we had four. Yuk Leung, tricking his way through Starfish Foundation, which a barrage of opponents, calmly placed a low shot past the supports underprivileged children in Cambodia. Tigers ‘keeper. The score line suggests it was a one-sided affair Set up by a small group of Hong Kong businessmen, ISF but it should be noted that the Tigers had their share of the runs two core programmes in Cambodia – one related to game. It was smart and extremely organised defending that providing education for children who normally spend their kept the numbers in our favour. James Chalkley and Lucius day scavenging on rubbish heaps, and another involving Hatherly at the back were thwarting everything offered a junior soccer programme that now has some 3,000 to them, and when they needed to rely on their goalkeeper, Cambodian children playing the beautiful game most Leonardo Costa, he was there. Half-time, 4-0. The second weekends. It is this latter programme that HKFC Junior half provided much of the same, and after several attacks had Soccer is aligned with supporting. come to nothing, it was Michael Slavin who was again in the thick of it, stepping up to knock in a fifth goal to kill off the At the end of last season players’ parents were asked to game. The team performance by the boys was one of the best donate their HKFC kit and boots to be sent to Cambodia witnessed in this age group, and the bar has been set high. The and around 12 large bags of kit were duly collected and future is indeed bright. sent. The children in Cambodia are desperately short of suitable boots and trainers to play in so now we are making Team: Leonardo Costa, James Clalkley, Lucius a further appeal for more children’s football boots and Hatherly, Yuk Leung, Raphael Lambert, Jason trainers to be donated to ISF, now and throughout the Mallabone, Michael Slavin, Ben Fuller. rest of the Junior Soccer season. Following this trifecta, everyone is looking forward to a season Whenever you have any old boots or training shoes with more competitive match time than we’ve had in seasons in your cupboards, please bring them down to Junior past. Welcome to the Hong Kong Development League! Soccer and hand them to your Head Coach. Thomas Tarala, Year 7 Head Coach Chris Plowman, Chairman HKFC Junior Soccer
Club Magazine Nov 2011 17 Squash News
Start of Season Party
Mens Captain’s Message
The Hong Kong Squash Winter League is in full swing again. After an excellent Summer League, hard fought Handicap Tournament and countless challenge games to establish team positioning our 20 mens teams should be in their best shape ever for the battle for silverware. From Division 1 to Division 16 and Masters 1 to 3, Village Holdings HKFC will be compete in over 450 matches across the territory between now and March. It will be an excellent season and I’d like to wish everyone the best of luck. With home matches happening every day of the week, supporters are always welcome to come down to cheer the teams on. The match schedule is on the notice board at the Squash Centre and you can get an update of teams, results, rankings and league positions at www.hksquash.org.hk Have fun, play fair and win.
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13th Wing Ding Fancy Dress Charity Squash Tournament 2011
String Those Racquets and Raise Them High: The Annual Wing Ding Squash Tournament is Almost Here....: The annual Wing Ding Fancy Dress Charity Squash Tournament once again coming to the Hong Kong Football Club The fun-filled fundraising event of the “We also spoke about how else we can raising funds in earnest with donations holiday season is coming very soon to work with the HKSA, and we hope to sought during their season opening Squash the squash courts of the Hong Kong have another Wing Ding day sometime in Ball – hats off to the cricketers for leading Football Club. December 2012. That event would be open the charge! to all with an entrance/participation fee, On Saturday 19th November, 14 teams Wing Ding and its satellite events raise and all fees would also go to OSC under of 10 players - 140 players – dressed in funds through entry fees, auctions, raffle the Wing Ding umbrella. With a busy over-the-top gender transcending costumes sales and individual donations — with schedule of competitions coming up in the -- will each pick up their racquets and many of those amazing dollars being next few months, we have agreed to work run from court to court to play thirteen contributed by members of the fur industry together to bring some exciting squash opponents during the 13th Annual Wing both in Hong Kong and Internationally. activities at the Hong Kong Squash Centre Ding Squash Tournament. All monies raised by the Wing Ding and in November and December 2012. related events is sent to the OSC appeal, The fast-paced competition raises funds “I am so pleased about the involvement which distributes the money to the for over a dozen charities selected by of the HKSA. By parterning with this charitable programmes. Operation Santa Claus (OSC), the holiday amazing organisation, we can now reach appeal jointly organised by the South To learn more about the Wing Ding many more people in local squash circles China Morning Post and Radio Television Squash Tournament, to make a cash or and, by doing so, we can all work together Hong Kong who bear the expenses from raffle contribution, or to brainstorm about to help more of Hong Kong’s needy. running the appeal. how the Wing Ding can grow and include Thank you, HKSA!” other sporting disciplines, please contact Last year’s Wing Ding raised just shy The HKSA’s endorsement is also special Everest at [email protected] or +852 HK$ 1.1 million for OSC, and the target because the Wing Ding is named after 9104 6383 or +852 9182 8299. More is set even higher this year – even with a Yuen Kam-Wing “Wing”, a former information is available on the Wing Ding slumping stock market and a current case employee of the HKSA who used to work website: www.wingding.hk of international economic jitters. at the Hong Kong Squash Centre. Since 2003, the Wing Ding has gathered an “We’re working very hard to top last Said Everest: “Wing was born handicapped astounding HK$ 2,762,402.40 million for year’s amount because Hong Kong’s less but never let that stop him doing what he charity -- with HK$ 2,728,402.40 million fortunate need us more than ever. Luckily, wanted to do. He always carried a smile of that amount going to Operation Santa the Hong Kong squash community is on his face and always had kind words for Claus (OSC) and HK$ 34,000.00 raised always generous and they’re already finding people he met during the day. The Wing in 2003 going to HOLF [Home For The ways to help us meet our goal,“ said Tim Ding, while a fundraiser, is also a memorial Loving Faithfulness]. Everest, Wing Ding coordinator. event, commemorating a very special life.” Said Everest: “Sport really does have the Already contributing to this year’s success Fundraising for the 13th Wing Ding has power to change and unite people in a is the Hong Kong Squash Association begun and early signs are positive. way that little else does. Come and help us (HKSA), which is publicly backing the make a difference!” Swing sweet on 19th Wing Ding for the first time. Already, the Kowloon Cricket Club – with November to help those who depend on the help of Evan Fowler and Vincent Wan “This year, the HKSA has endorsed the our efforts. – has announced that it will host a mini- Wing Ding as a excellent community event tournament along the lines of the Wing With warmest regards, Tim Everest and placed a note up on their website Ding on the Saturday 12th November. advising members of the date,” said The Hong Kong Cricket Club have begun Everest. www.wingding.hk “Going Balls to the Walls for Hong Kong’s Most Needy”
A community effort to raise funds for RTHK/SCMP Operation Santa Claus Appeal 2011 – “24 years making a difference in Hong Kong”
Club Magazine Nov 2011 19 SQUASH
William Fan, Guy Norman, Neil Roberts, Simon Ng, Andy Niles and Mike Belbin. HKFC was further represented by Lam Wai Ming who made a guest appearance for the Bolton team. The afternoon of squash was followed by drinks and a sumptuous and very convivial dinner. To our hosts, USRC, we thank you for the invitation, for a great afternoon of competitive yet very sociable, squash and for your fantastic hospitality.
USRC Centenary Tournament – Coach’s Corner 17th September 2011 Player of the Month: Jukka Hakli Junior of the Month: Harrison Niehorster
On Saturday 17th September 2011 a venerable HKFC team, under the astute Squash Coaching Fees leadership of Match Convenor Mike Belbin, ventured across the harbour 1 on 1, HK$480 for 45 mins to participate in a squash tournament organised by the United Services 1 on 1, HK$650 for 60 mins Recreation Club (USRC) to celebrate the Centenary of the USRC. HKFC together with two USRC teams and the Hong Kong squash institution that is 2 on 1, HK$650 for 60 mins Bolton competed for the USRC Centenary Squash Trophy. Team Training After approximately 4 hours of squash, (during which Storm attempted to HK$120 per person per hour make one of the courts his exclusive preserve by engaging in rallies that went on longer than some games), HKFC emerged victorious and were the proud Squash Boot Camp winners of the USRC Centenary Squash Trophy. The HKFC team comprised HK$170 per person per hour
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20 Nov 2011 Lawn Bowls News
The Sixth Merdeka Indoor Asia Pacific Competition, Malaysia
her last game ending at half past midnight! to 1 and therefore needed at least two shots to draw the tie break and take it to an All three of Hong Kong’s bowlers had extra end. Again Tammy came back from notable achievements during the week. the dead with a beautifully weighted shot In the Ladies Singles in the round robin that gave her three shots in the end and games Sanlia scored a victory against Sita also the match. Tammy was through to the Zalina Ahmed currently ranked 7th in the quarter finals. world. Danny played consistently well all week in his singles and managed to get as In the quarter finals Tammy played and far as the playoffs for the quarter finals. beat Shermeen Lim from Singapore. Collectively, as a triples team, our players Last year Tammy ended up as Bronze reached the quarter finals beating on medalist in this competition and with a the way the Australian team of Aron place in the semi-finals this guaranteed Sheriff,( world ranked number 3 ) her the same this year but of course we Lynsey Armitage (Gold medalist in the wanted her to go at least one better which Commonwealth Games pairs event) and she did by beating Maila Whitiridge he Merdeka Indoor Asia Pacific Nathan Rice (silver medalist at the 2008 from the Philippines in a beautifully Competition is held annually World Championships). This was a really orchestrated game. in Malaysia. Teams from the notable achievement. The final was between Tammy and the region compete over the period As regards Tammy, her campaign started Malaysian Noor Zafirch Mohd Nor. Tof a week in singles, pairs and triples. off very tentatively. Her first game was Noor had been playing at the top of her This year there were teams from: against the Australian Lynsey Armitage. It game all week and her form didn’t desert Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, was a very close game with first one going her in the final. Tammy ended up with India, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, into the lead and then the other. Tammy the silver medal as first runner up in the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. came out on top and claimed her first Ladies Singles. The bowlers these countries sent were points of the competition. This game was This is the second year in a row that their top bowlers, who had had to win followed by two losses and for a while it Tammy has brought home a medal for National titles to be selected. looked as if Tammy would not go past the Hong Kong. Last year it was bronze, this round robin stage. Everything came down Hong Kong sent a team of three bowlers year Silver. Well Done Tammy, we are to her game against Rosita Bradborn from to compete individually in the Singles and proud of you. the Philippines (world ranked number together in the Triples. The team was: 8 and Champion of this event in 2009). our own Tammy Tham and Danny Ho Tammy played a brilliant game, never joined by Sanlia Wong from the Filipino giving Rosita a chance to settle and she Club. They were supported by a manager, came out a straight sets winner to go Warren Kwok from the HKLBA. through to the playoffs to gain a place in The competitions start off with round the quarter finals. robin games. From the standings in Her play off game was against Brunei. this part of the competition the top This turned out to be Tammy’s toughest teams went through to fight it out in the game. In the first set Tammy went down playoffs, quarter and semi finals, and badly. She saved the second set by playing eventually the finals. a wonderful shot that took her from two It was a long and often grueling down to one up and gave her that set. The competition. One of the days saw match therefore went to a tie break. With Tammy’s first game starting at 9am and one end to go in this, Tammy was down 3
Club Magazine Nov 2011 21 LAWN BOWLS National Indoor Singles The Premier League Competition At the time of writing there are two weeks to go in this competition and our teams are all fighting it out to either retain their current level or gain promotion to the next. The National Indoor Singles is always a hotly contested The Club has eight teams in the League. Five are men’s teams competition. At stake, apart from being the National Indoor and three ladies. Champion is a place in the World Indoors at Warilla, Australia and the Asia Pacific Merdeka Indoor Competition in Malaysia. In the Ladies section the Club has an enviable record. In the first division the Ladies A or B team has ended up champion for the Danny Ho of HKFC had won this for the last three years and last four years. Tammy Tham also from HKFC had won it for the last two years. This year is to be no exception. With two games to go the Club’s One hundred and fifty men from the various bowling clubs A team, captained by Camilla Leung already has enough signed up for this competition, with thirty of them coming points to guarantee they will end up champions. It is also likely from the Club. In the ladies, sixty-seven signed up with seven they will have the winning player in the League and the winning of them coming from the Club. The competition had its first rink. This is a fantastic achievement. round at the end of June and continued right through to the finals on the 19th September. As if this isn’t enough, it is also possible (depending on the results of the last two games) that our B team may end up in It says a lot for our ladies that by the time their competition second place in the First division. This is unprecedented and had reached the quarter finals stage four of our ladies:Anne, will further prove the point that we have the top lady bowlers in Tammy, Flora and Connie, were still in the competition. Sadly Hong Kong. three went out at this stage, including Tammy while Anne Gately hung in there until the semi-finals where she went out after a very Our Ladies C teams have, due to the way the League was set up, close game. and our status as a club, found themselves in the second division comprising of eight A teams from other clubs and one B team. On the men’s side our own Walter Kwok played consistently well It is not surprising therefore that they have had a difficult time. right through all the preliminary rounds. By the semi-finals stage Next year they will find themselves playing in the third division he was our only player left in the competition. In the semi final he where they will be better placed to introduce and develop our played against Yeung Hing Lam of CLBC. He played a wonderful new players in the League. game and got through to the final against Tony Cheung of VLBC. The Men’s teams have had mixed fortunes. In the First Division Walter had many supporters around the green all wanting him to our A team have played well and are currently placed fourth in win and bring the cup back to the Club for a fourth year in a row. the League. The D team is fighting hard at the bottom of the Sadly it was not to be. Walter’s form disappeared at the very time third division to avoid relegation. (Last year they avoided this on he needed it the most. It is something we have all suffered and our the last roll of the last end of the last game and hopefully will hearts went out to him. Nevertheless he played in the best spirit of manage this again this year). the game and ended up a very worthy runner up. The E team, in the sixth division, has balanced bringing on Congratulations Walter on making the final and we look forward to new players with competing effectively. Currently they are in seeing you there next year! a position where they could end up as winners or runners up in the division and would therefore gain promotion. This is something they really deserve. The second division seems this year to be the tightest of all of them. Currently fourteen points separate 8 teams, with the top of these being at the top of the division and the bottom being in the relegation zone. As a team can gain eight points in one game the winners and losers in this division is anything but decided. The Club has two teams in this division (B and C teams). Two weeks ago the C team were in a position where they may get the runners up slot, now they are second from bottom. It is truly anyone’s game. We are really hoping our B team can maintain their form and gain promotion to the first division and the C team retain their place in the second division, but with two weeks to go anything could happen! Many thanks to all the side Captains: Camilla, Wendy, Calinna, C.T.Wong , Bernard, Nick, Raymond and C.K.Wong, as well as our Men’s and Ladies Captain for the Walter Kwok (HKFC ) at the presentation of the Men’s Cup for the National Indoor Singles leadership you have shown.
22 Nov 2011 Hockey News
Ladies Captain’s Report • The F’s scraped into the final after (what seemed like an hour’s worth of) penalty flicks only to be beaten 2-0 by a bunch of (what Hello! seemed like) kids - a foxy result nonetheless. Well after a long and steamy summer build up, we are well and • The G’s won their first match to progress into the semis where they truly in the swing of the 2011-2012 season, and what better way ended up coming 3rd overall - a nice way to kick off their season. to start off our campaign than the annual 7 aside tournament. All of our teams put in tremendous performances, with the stand-out After that great start, regular league matches being the ladies A’s who collected their first (of no doubt MANY) are now well underway. Let’s keep up this pieces of silverware for the year, defeating KCC in penalty flicks. momentum throughout the season! On the social side, a quick reminder that the Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 26th November and the Bangkok Tour is the first weekend in December. Make sure you keep up to date with Section news by visiting the HKFC Hockey website or by joining our Facebook group. Cheers, Jo
Hockey Sixes A bigger and better Hockey 6’s will be gracing the Hong Kong Football Club this coming Easter (2012). Having welcomed a bevy of International teams in the past; from China, Japan, Malaysia,
Other highlights: • The B’s had a successful tournament, irrespective of the official results, and welcomed a few new additions to their team in style. • The C’s and D’s both played solidly, unfortunately not progressing to the semis but using the opportunity to scope out the competition for the season. • The Dinos (E’s) suffered a couple of unfortunate losses to get knocked out of their tournament; however that didn’t stop them from celebrating with bubbles and birthday cake.
Club Magazine Nov 2011 23 HOCKEY
Singapore and Indonesia, Australia, the UK and Switzerland, we are looking to expand on previous years making 2012 the The Secret Diary of a Hockey Girl biggest yet! With a unique and exciting 6’s format Dear Diary, which appeals to all player levels we It has been four weeks since the notoriously wet and wild combine tournament parties with the HK nightlife, to make this event a fantastic start of season pool party, a memorable evening from which touring experience. I lost two things, the first being my phone and the second my dignity. This was made even more apparent by my fellow 2011’s event saw us dazzled by the skills hockey players uploading hundreds of disastrous photos onto of International stars such as Hayden Shaw and this year will be no exception. Facebook which recorded a number of shameful moments (one To support the 6’s tournament we will of which shows me locked in a passionate yet messy kiss with be welcoming to our shores another one of the men’s Club rugby team- thankfully I did not go international series, featuring Olympians home with this boy, as it is fairly common knowledge that this from Europe, Asia and Oceania – watch particular young man has successfully made his way through this space for more details. half the woman’s netball team, how ghastly!). As we look for an influx of overseas Now on to the serious matter of hockey, the game I have teams to join the party, please get in thrown myself into over the last few weeks, due to my broken touch with your old clubs and hockey heart and promise to myself that I will never drink again! It mates from around the world to share the details with and invite them along is pretty clear the section are aiming for total domination this to this great tournament. There are season backing all levels of hockey in each division, this was many ways to get in touch; email info@ made even more apparent by the recruitment of several stand hkhockeysixes.com, visit the website in coaches, special mention to the ever revolving door of A www.hkhockeysixes.com or check out team men’s players! Judging by the ladies conversation in the the HK Hockey Sixes Facebook page for changing room there could certainly be a hot hockey romance on more info and updates. the cards; this all hangs on which foxy fox makes the first move!! Meet the team – In other news my tickets are booked for the Bangkok tour and I have already started to think about possible outfits for the We’ll be “C-ing” a hockey Christmas party – swinging 60’s here I come! By this lot more from these time I will hopefully have regained my dignity and with that my will to drink and ability to avoid completely humiliating guys myself! Note to self avoid Carnegies, full frontal rugby boy Back row: Lydia Santa-Olalla, Kyrah snogging and focus on my B team hunk. This should ensure he McKenzie, Ailsa Lant, Nina Voce, Katy goes weak at the knees for both my good looks and charms, falls Spooner, Laura Mann, Joss Cripps, Rosie madly in love with me and totally forgets those flirty foxes McKenzie even exist! Shall update you with all things hockey soon x Middle row: Joce Teh, Flo Chu, Yeng Ng, Lyric Clarke, Maya Loasby, Sally King
Front row: Annika Feign learnt a lot from playing against the Absent: Cris Burns, Ella Morrison, Ellie Premiership teams last year and now Poulton, Emma Rhoda, Lara Morrison, have a good core team of experienced Melissa Harrington First Division players. We also have some stellar new recruits this year It’s a brand new season for the Cs! joining us from abroad and from other After a difficult start last season when clubs in HK who will help us on our HKHA decided to combine the Premier way to the top spot. and First Division, we can finally start We hope you enjoy watching our the new season with a bright and fresh games and reading our match reports outlook. Our goal this season is to be one just as much as we enjoy playing. of the top 3 teams in the First Division. Please do come down to support us It’s ambitious for a team that’s finished in when you can! the middle of the league table for the last couple of seasons, but us C team ladies Cheers, Joce Teh (Captain) are always up for a good challenge! We
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Derby Day Match Report Russell Abel C Team v D Team – 8th October 2011 Committee Position: Social Result: 0-1 Secretary Having assumed that we would now be enjoying some cooler Nickname: Rusty weather, 3.30pm at the Club was anything but! The sun was Team: A Team blazing down but we were not too worried about that, plenty HKFC Member since: 2010 of subs and plenty of young legs in the team would surely play to our advantage. Warm up complete and team photo taken, the starting line-up was on the pitch and ready for action. Let Greatest sporting moment: battle commence! Debut for HKFC. The game lasted 20 minutes before a Bullets player The first half passed in a bit of a blur - we had some chances assaulted the umpire. with Rosie doing a great job on the right side of the pitch ably Where are you most commonly found? Physio supported by Maya and some good distribution by Yeng from the back. There were a number of physical encounters (myself Favourite song? Bread of heaven included) and good running on and off the ball. It never really Favourite quote: “Never hold discussions with the monkey quite came together but at half time we felt we had held our own when the organ grinder is in the room.” Sir Winston Churchill and with some key words of advice from Guv we felt we had every If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who would chance to make this one ours. they be? In a new formation the team struggled to clear the ball from the 1. Henry VIII back and seemed unable to deliver our usually reliable hits out 2. Sir Harry Flashman from midfield to the waiting forward line of Florence and Ailsa. 3. Yasmine Bleeth Lyric had made great use of her slap hit in the first half but even 4.Goose she was being quickly closed down by the ever present D team. Who is your sporting hero? Mrs. Abel And then disaster struck - a small error from the back line was Would rather fly or be invisible? Spiderman pounced on by the opposition and an easy goal conceded. While we continued to fight to the final whistle unfortunately it was not our day and the score stayed at 1-0 to the D team. It is still early in the season and with renewed focus on the basics and a good turnout at training we have everything to play for - unlike the England rugby team who had an equally disastrous match and are now on their way home... Ffiona Coalter Committee Position: Secretary Nickname: Ffi Meet the Committee: Team: The Foxes HKFC Member since: early 90’s Cristina Wilkinson Greatest sporting moment: Committee Position: Social Secretary Finding a team that would have Nickname: Beans/ Wilko me Team: The Mighty G Spots Where are you most commonly found? The Club HKFC Member since: 2007 Favourite artist? Bruce Springsteen Favourite quote: Never iron a four leaf clover unless you Greatest sporting moment: Getting on the pitch want to press your luck If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who would Where are you most commonly found? On a beach, at a bar, in bed… they be? 1. Brian O’Driscoll Favourite song? Blackbird – anything I can sing along to 2.Michael McIntyre If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who 3. Kylie would they be? 4.Russell Crow 1. Jo Fargus; 2. Katy Perry; 3. Cam Gigandet ; Who is your sporting hero? 4.Ashton Kutcher Nigel Starmer Smith Who is your sporting hero? Rugby players?? Would rather fly or be invisible? Fly Would rather fly or be invisible? Fly
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Meet the Committee (continues):
Charles Poulton Stephen Bottomley Committee Position: Chairman Committee Position: Men’s Convenor Nickname: Charlie Nickname: Too obvious my Team: C Team and occasional The Vets daughters hate me for cursing now them with this name and are HKFC Member since: 2001 prepared to marry just for the change! Greatest sporting moment: Nothing to Team: F Team brag about! HKFC Member since: 2007 Where are you most commonly found? Happy Valley and the Sportsman’s Bar Greatest sporting moment: Sydney, 22nd November Favourite band? U2 - Anything from the Joshua Tree, 2003 particularly ‘Where the Streets Have No Name’ Where are you most commonly found? On my Favourite quote: A misquote from Tennyson: ‘Tis better to Blackberry – ask my children have tried [loved] and failed [lost] than never to have tried Favourite song: All Along the Watchtower - Hendrix [loved] at all. Favourite quote: The past is a foreign country – they do If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who would things differently there! they be? If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who 1. Barak Obama; 2. Margaret Thatcher would they be? 3. David Cameron; 4. Ralph Fiennes 1. Warren Buffett – for an interesting take on why my Who is your sporting hero? Brian Clough pension advisers got it so badly wrong Would rather fly or be invisible? Fly 2. Natalie Portman – why ask! 3. Gordon Ramsay – ensures good food and controversy 4. Andrew Strauss – to hear how he beat Australia twice Sporting hero: Jimmy Greaves Jojo Gwynne-Jones Able to fly or be invisible: Invisible Committee Position: Club Magazine, Hockey Section editor Nickname: Gwynnie/ Giraffe Team: A Team Rhona Barr HKFC Member since: 2010, new Committee Position: kid on the block! Women’s Convenor Nickname: Rho Greatest sporting moment: Kelly Team: D Team Holmes doing the double, Redgrave’s 5 gold medals or HKFC Member since: winning the rugby world cup 2003 – it’s a toughie! since birth Where are you most commonly found? At a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream parlour Greatest sporting moment: That first gold medal Favourite artist? You’ve Got the Love – Florence and the Where are you most commonly found? Wan Chai : ) Machine Favourite band? Disco Inferno (burn baby burn) Favourite quote: All that I’m after is a life full of laughter! Favourite quote: Smile and the world smiles with you If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who would If you could invite 4 people to a dinner party, who they be? would they be? 1. Michael McIntyre - hilarious; 2. Dawn French – equally 1. Anthony Kiedis hilarious; 3 JK Rowling – what will happen post Potter? 2. Jack Sparrow 4.Johnny Depp – bit of eye candy! 3. Sonny Bill Who is your sporting hero? Despite his recent World cup 4. Rab C Nesbitt he still remains high in my estimations – Jonny Wilkinson! Who is your sporting hero? Would rather fly or be invisible? Definitely fly! Getting Anyone who plays for Scotland around would be a breeze (!) - no more queuing, the bird’s Would rather fly or be invisible? Fly eye view would be amazing and I could whistle to my heart’s content without being asked to stop.
26 Nov 2011 The HKFC Hockey Commi/ee Cordially Invite you to a Swinging 60’s Christmas Party For more information, please visit Extravaganza the HockeyAt Shore Section website Restaurant at Saturday 26th November 2011 http://www.hkfchockey.com3rd Floor The L Place 8pm -‐ midnight or139 contact Queens your team’s Road social Central secretaryHK$750 to book drinks, your place buffet & entertainment Dress Code: Swinging 60’s
Club Magazine Nov 2011 27 Netball News
Message from the Chairman Match Reports
Happy Halloween and Thanksgiving ! As I write this, the All Blacks have just demolished Australia to make it through to the finals of the Rugby World Cup and I can’t help thinking that it was some sort of comfort after NZ’s loss to Aussie in the final of the Netball World Champs, so fingers Karin Looram, Netball DSA crossed in the final! Chairperson Teams are going well so far but it’s been a slow start for some in the league, with the 1st division not playing their games until the end of October. Club managed a friendly with Panthers but everyone was eager to get going after such a false start. The DSA would like to give a big welcome to new coach, Pam Ryan. Pam brings extensive netball coaching experience from her time in Australia, including school and State level coaching. Monday 3rd October Hurricanes 8 vs Fielders 14 Other coaches this year are Karin Looram, Jessica McCauley and Elise Davy. Karin is the sole coach of Finally, it was time, Hurricanes first match of the season. We had Whirlies and Jessica and Elise are coaching Tornadoes quite a few nervous players at the beginning of the night but that and Hurricanes collectively. didn’t last long once we got on court. Developments in international netball sees NZ coach We started strong, the adrenaline started pumping and Brenda Ruth Aiken, stepping down for personal reasons and is stopped talking for the next hour, well almost! We were only replaced by Wai Taumaunu, who played netball for NZ slightly down by the end of the first quarter, we needed to slow for over 10 years. down, land well and direct our passes a little better and stronger. Karina played an absolute blinder in WD for the whole game, After great success at the World Netball Champs earlier making some great intercepts, getting my ‘man’ of the match this year, Australian coach, Norma Plummer also stepped vote and Lucy was a formidable GD, with Yvonne our trusty down and is replaced by Lisa Alexander. GK as always putting some real pressure on their shooters. Our The world’s top six ranked teams will once again be on shooters quickly shook off their nerves and showed us they were court in November to battle for medal winning positions in it to win it and were not to be pushed around. There was some in IFNA’s Fast Net competition the World Netball Series lovely play in the circle by Brenda in GA and Liz and Wilma 2011. Fast Net, as the name implies, is a shorter, faster who shared GS. Claire had a great run as Centre chasing version of netball, developed by IFNA and again New constantly up and down the court. Luckily Louise’s calf held Zealand are on top having won the competition for the out as she gave their WD a run for her money. We won’t go into last two years in a row. too much detail about the manicure police, we are waiting for the jury to deliberate on that one, but we are very much looking Saturday 8th December, will be our Xmas party forward to having Cheryl on court with us next week. Sadly, with the theme of ‘Arabian Nights’. We’ll see who thinks despite our enthusiasm and hard work, we couldn’t quite catch outside the box on that one. Please remember that this up to the Fielders. We have the foundation of a great team, with is one of your two compulsory events of the season and wonderful spirit, just a little more match play and a few more we now have in place the reverse RSVP system, so if you training sessions with our new Coach Elise and we’ll be in don’t reply you will be automatically charged. fighting form! It was a first match to be very proud of and we can Lastly, look out for game and training times on only get better from here. Well done Hurricanes! Bring on the the website, as well as up to date information and next game! committee contacts. Ariana Bahrami
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Tornadoes 13 vs Kangeroos 26 Well done ladies, we got through our first game! We started off the game pretty well, finishing our first quarter just 1 goal behind (3-4). Our shooters were nervous but to be honest, I think we were ALL pretty nervous. There were some smooth transitions down to our circle as our GD/GK (Kayleigh/Michelle) sprung up for the rebounds. Ange played WA (not her usual position), but did a great job with her intercepting as well as her attacking. Feeding into the circle between Ange and I worked very well. Our two new shooters were calm and managed to scored an extra 4 goals for us. Unfortunately, we ended the 2nd quarter down by 4 goals (8-12). Michelle, Kayleigh and Marie covered the defence well and managed to get the ball down the court. There were some sloppy passes, but with some great coaching from Jess, our passes became more accurate and flowed smoothly down to our goal circle. Our shooters Jodie and Cheryl scored 4 more goals making our score 12-20 to the opposite team by the end of the 3rd quarter. Without any fresh legs to go on, we were getting more and more tired in the final quarter. We only managed to score 1 goal giving us the final score of 13-26 to the other team. We all enjoyed our first game and with more training and games being played, I’m sure Tornadoes will do well in the first half of the season. We have a strong team and we rock! Dawn Cheng
Monday 10th October Whirlies 23 vs Cougars 19 So, on to game two. Encouraged by last week’s promising start Whirlies faced another Valley team - Cougars. Despite having tonsillitis, Charlotte Thompson was a welcome sight, back from her NZ trip and ready to shoot. Also happy to be back (although possibly her stomach bug wasn’t) was Heather McKay. We also had some excellent cheerleaders in Caroline Freeman’s Mum and Dad and Lynette Ryan who was also poorly! We started off strongly, although somehow we played better after the late-arriving Valley WD came on court, finishing the first quarter 7-4. A great partnership in defence, with Sue Yip and Heather working well together to get almost every rebound and picking off a lot of interceptions (much to the consternation of Valley’s very nippy shooters). The second quarter was the toughest, with a very physical Valley team competing for every loose ball. Whirlies moved the ball really well up the court, utilizing the defence who were always there for support, and giving Kathryn Curley more time to slot in some perfect passes to Charlotte and Fran Hurley, who despite never having played together before were in the right place at the right time. We went into the third, and our strongest quarter 11-7 up. Again, lots of physical play but we stood up to the test well and started to pull away to finish the quarter 19-12. In the final quarter though, our fitness was really tested as the Valley girls started to sink more of their shots. Lyric Clarke was the fresh set of legs (and lungs!) we needed! The final score was 23-19. A really good match against a strong side. Well done Whirlwinds. No illnesses next week and we’ll be unstoppable!
Club Magazine Nov 2011 29 Tennis News
LEAGUE UPDATE (Perth, Australia) 6 men’s A or A+ ranked players, 6 men’s 5th November 2011 B ranked players, 4 ladies A or B ranked The evening winter league is now well This is the first time Scarborough Tennis players. The tennis will be followed underway. The newly promoted Men’s A+ Club will challenge the Football Club to a by a buffet dinner and drinks in the squad have only managed to get out on friendly match. This will be a very social Coffee Shop. Please send an email to court once and unfortunately went down afternoon of tennis followed by some [email protected] if you are 1-8 against CRC. The Men’s B team led drinks and snacks in the Sportsman’s Bar. interested in playing. by Captain Butterfield have had some We really need your support for these very close matches to start the season. So Golf Society vs Tennis far the team has won 1 and lost 3 with events. We want to make the Tennis Society Golf Outing a couple of matches ending 5-4 or 4-5. Society proactive, vibrant, fun and 14th November 2011 Duncan Spooner’s D team started the competitive so we’re increasing both the season with a 9-0 thumping of IRC while at Kau Sai Chau South Course number of social and competitive events. For the golf enthusiasts amongst you, a the ladies B team, led by Yoke Ming But this cannot happen without your golf outing against the Golf Society has Ong, have started the season in perfect support – help our organizers by signing up been arranged. This will be followed by a fashion with wins of 6-3, 7-2 and 6-3. early! Thanks. social get together on the patio area at the We are always on the lookout for talented Ladies Day League : Club starting at 7pm. All Tennis Society players to help strengthen our league Premier (2 wins from 2) members (not just those who participate teams. Anyone interested please send your Division 2 (2 losses from 2) in the golf) are invited to attend. For more details to [email protected] Division 3 (1 draw and 2 losses) information about this event, including costs, please visit the website (www. The Juniors continue to show great hkfctennis.com) Sunday Social Tennis fighting spirit and with the expanded teams A reminder that Sunday Social Tennis takes plenty of new youngsters are getting the Those interested in playing golf and/or place every Sunday morning from 9am -12 opportunity to play for the teams. attending the social function, please email noon. This social event is open to all Tennis B Division – 2-7, 1-8, 9-0, 1-8, 2-7 Desiree Wong at dylwong@netvigator. Society members. Just come along with C Division – 5-4, 8-1, 0-9, 0-9 com with the relevant details. your racquet and you are set to go.
HKFC vs RBSC Singles Ladders Friday 18th November 2011 from If you are interested in competing in UPCOMING EVENTS 6 - 8pm the men’s or ladies singles ladders, We will host a visiting team from Royal information is on the 3/F noticeboard and Proposed Tennis Tour to Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) for a friendly on the website. For those presently on the Bangkok social match. The tennis will be followed ladder, it’s time to get in there and make
24th-26th February 2012 by a buffet dinner and drinks in the Coffee some challenges!! The Tennis Society is hoping to organise Shop. There are still spaces available in the its first tour to the Royal Bangkok Sports Be sure to check out the Tennis team, please contact the Tennis Society if Club next February. Anyone interested Society website which is updated interested and available. should contact the Tennis Society regularly with lots more photos ([email protected]) ASAP so we from all of the recent events. www. HKFC vs University of can finalise numbers for hotel and travel hkfctennis.com Singapore arrangements. We need at least 15 people If you have any questions, comments for the trip to be viable. Saturday 17th December 2011 We expect this to be a very strong visiting or suggestions for the Tennis Society, please email the following address: Friendly Match vs team so we hope to field our strongest [email protected] Scarborough Tennis Club possible team to give the visitors a run for their money. We need:
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HKFC vs HKJC Inter-Club Challenge, a wonderful day of tennis that ATA Challenge allows mums and dads to enjoy a day on Friday 18th November court with their sons or daughters. There will be 3 levels of competition to cater to on the For our junior players, we will be running differing ages and standards of kids. The the HKFC v HKJC Inter-club Challenge beginner competition will run from 12 on Friday 18th November. This is a great to 1.15pm, followed by an intermediate Court opportunity for our up-coming juniors to level from 1.15 to 3pm, then an advanced get some valuable match-play experience competition from 3 to 7pm. against varied and competitive opposition in a fun and relaxed environment. To sign-up or receive more information on Welcome to another these events, contact us via email at hkfc@ edition of “ATA On The Parent-Child Challenge atatennisaces.com Court”. Saturday 10th December See you all on court soon! Despite a spell of wet weather, the new We will be hosting the Parent-Child The ATA Team term has been powering along very successfully. The new league season ! has kicked off for all our senior and ! junior teams, and we wish all involved .HKFC Family TENNIS Day. an enjoyable and successful season of competition. Parent & Child Challenge For all our female players out there, our 2-hour morning and evening ladies Come join the Fun“ALL Welcome” sessions have been continuing to grow in popularity. We cater to all levels, from Sat 10th December beginner to advanced, and whether you are coming just to improve your technique Type to enter text and build your fitness, or your goal is to Tennis with compete in league matches, we have a session to suit your needs! your Tennis *BEGINNER Contact us at australasiatennis.ladies@ 12noon -1.15pm Star gmail.com to register you interest. On the social side, a number of events are coming up that we encourage everyone to *Games / Prizes, get involved in: Certi cates
Cup Of Nations Sunday 6th November *All abilities accepted The Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday *INTERMEDIATE 6th November from 9am-5pm, and if last 1.15 - 3pm years event is anything to go by, it should be *Refreshments another fantastic day of tennis. For the event, players form teams of 4 players based on their country of origin, *Price per 2 person don their most patriotic garb, and compete family*$260 in a team-based format against other countries. Entry forms Entry includes a full day of tennis, food and *ADVANCED - [email protected] drink, LOTS of fun, and a chance to win or call some cool prizes. ELITE ATA Kris - 91047839 3 -7pm ATA Toby - 96463760
Club Magazine Nov 2011 31 Badminton News
“Rules?! In a knife fight?! No rules!”
hese are the last words from Harvey Hong Kong Special just before Butch Cassidy floors him Olympics Twith a well-placed kick to As part of the Badminton Society’s role in the Club’s 125th the groin and a two-handed Anniversary celebrations, the legendary World Champion and punch to the back of the head. seven times All-England winner Eddy Choong was invited Fortunately, in badminton we to the Club. He presented us with copies of his book “Talk do have rules to prevent the About History” for charity. Sales of the book generated a wrong kind of behaviour. So total of $7,280, which was donated to the Hong Kong Special here is the first article to help Olympics. players understand some of Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to the rules (this is not intended empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities to to be the first in a monthly become physically fit, productive and respected members of series, by the way, just an society through year-round sports training and competition in introductory first step). 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. This month, we are starting, Special Olympics Hong Kong currently serves over 9,000 somewhat appropriately, with the service. The following is taken Special Olympics athletes. Each Year, Special Olympics from the Badminton World Federation’s Handbook Section 1, Hong Kong holds numerous events including sports camps, ‘The Laws of Badminton’, point number 9: fundraisers, and training events in popular sports. Special “ SERVICE Olympics athletes from Hong Kong have participated in the Special Olympics World Summer and Winter Games and • 9.1 In a correct service: Special Olympics Hong Kong athletes continue to compete • 9.1.1 neither side shall cause undue delay to the delivery with athletes from the region and all over the world. of the service once the server and the receiver are ready for the service. On completion of the backward • 9.1.7 the movement of the server’s racket shall continue movement of server’s racket head, any delay in the forwards from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until start of the service (Law 9.2), shall be considered to the service is delivered (Law 9.3); be an undue delay; • 9.1.8 the flight of the shuttle shall be upwards from the • 9.1.2 the server and the receiver shall stand within server’s racket to pass over the net so that, if not diagonally opposite service courts without touching intercepted, it shall land in the receiver’s service court the boundary lines of these service courts; (i.e. on or within the boundary lines); and • 9.1.3 some part of both feet of the server and the receiver • 9.1.9 in attempting to serve, the server shall not miss the shall remain in contact with the surface of the court in shuttle. a stationary position from the start of the service (Law 9.2) until the service is delivered (Law 9.3); • 9.2 Once the players are ready for the service, the first forward movement of the server’s racket head shall be • 9.1.4 the server’s racket shall initially hit the base of the the start of the service. shuttle; • 9.3 Once started (Law 9.2), the service is delivered when • 9.1.5 the whole shuttle shall be below the server’s waist the shuttle is hit by the server’s racket or, in attempting at the instant of being hit by the server’s racket. to serve, the server misses the shuttle. The waist shall be considered to be an imaginary line round the body, level with the lowest part of the • 9.4 The server shall not serve before the receiver is ready. server’s bottom rib; However, the receiver shall be considered to have been ready if a return of the service is attempted. • 9.1.6 the shaft of the server’s racket at the instant of hitting the shuttle shall be pointing in a downward direction; • 9.5 In doubles, during the delivery of service (Law 9.2,
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9.3), the partners may take server’s waist. Since ‘waists’ can be difficult delivered (i.e. the shuttle has been hit). Both up any positions within their to identify, especially among some of our feet must be on the floor. So no jumping respective courts, which do not older fellow players, BWF has conveniently up as you serve in order to get a higher unsight the opposing server or defined the waist as being “the lowest part starting point. of the server’s bottom rib”. Feel around receiver. ” In doubles (Mr Woolf take note!), you are your ribs to find it, then take your racquet The above contains a few interesting points not allowed to take up a position which and a shuttle into the bathroom and look in that many who have played the game for would un-sight the server or the receiver. the mirror to make sure that you are doing some time might either have forgotten or this properly. More rules coverage, as well as coaching simply not be aware of: tips, to follow in future articles… Only one forward movement of the First of all, the spelling ‘racket’ (which, racquet is allowed. You cannot wave the incidentally, the writer of this article racquet about ‘warming up’ a service, nor still doesn’t use, sticking stubbornly to can you do a sneaky pretend service before “racquet”) is official. But that was an the real thing. aside… If you miss the shuttle completely, and it The old rule about the racquet head having just drops to the floor, it counts as a service to be below the handle has gone. The and you lose the point (and the service goes racquet simply has to point downwards. to your opponent. Hopefully, highlighting This does not mean vertically – simply that this point will stop a few on-court debates the handle end of the shaft has to be higher in the future. than the other end of the shaft. You can’t move your feet, either as server The whole of the shuttle must be below the or as receiver, until the service has been
Club Magazine Nov 2011 33 Golf News
19th Hole with the Chairman
This is the official last message during my third term as your Chairman. It has been both an honour and a pleasure. I have learnt a lot more about golf, Andy Ho, and indeed, had a few more Golf Society rounds than I normally would Chairman have, during my time in office! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Golf Society Committee. Especially to Adie Ma who is now resident in Scotland and Jacky Tso who also helped during 2010/2011. The Club Staff members who worked hard behind the scenes ( too many to name individually) and It’s Not Cricket! (Club yet again) to all the members of the Society in making this Ah Autumn; season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and of course time for a great 125th year of the Club and of course a the Golf Society to take on the Cricket Club once again in our regular battle great Society. to not win the hideous “Bucket of Shame”. Your new Event Organizer is Candi Anna At the risk of boring regular readers, the official seal of success in these Chan whom many of you already know. As I matches is the possession, for another year, of the Dragon Trophy, a very smart mentioned in my previous 19th hole, Candi is pewter plate embellished with a swirling golden dragon. However the real a solicitor by profession and an International mark of success in these events is the opportunity to hand to the losing side the Referee for the Ladies Asian Golf Tour. rather unpleasant ice bucket dragged off the Cricket Club’s bar many years As this goes to print, October had been a very ago which was gleefully handed to the Football Club in 1993 when we lost the busy month for both the Society and Captain inaugural event. This is effectively the wooden spoon and has become known Dallas on inter-club matches. On 15th-16th as the “Bucket of Shame”. October we had 2 days of the Ryder Bowl Thanks to several last minute drop outs, we were left scrambling for a side this Match against The American Club at Lotus year and even after pulling in all possible reserves, we left for Macau with only Hill. Prior to that on 7th October, we had the nine players. As fortune would have it, a rather attractive lady was practicing “Bucket of Shame Match” against HKCC. We on the chipping green when we arrived who Jason immediately identified won both matches and now we have the Ryder as a competent golfer. With a cry of “Carpe Diem” your intrepid Captain Bowl Trophy back at the Club after 2 years approached her and suggested that for a small red packet she might consider of it staying at Tai Tam (ie. The American being a Football Club member for the day. She looked a bit dubious, until Club), and of course the Dragon Plate from Martin Clinch, a well know young ladies man from the Cricket Club who was the HKCC match. Details are covered in the going to play in the same flight, turned on the charm and Camilla immediately Captain’s report. accepted the invitation. So happily we teed off with a full compliment of ten I wish the new incoming committee every a side. success and I look forward to meeting more of Battle as ever was fierce and closely contested, but at the end of the day I am the Society’s members on the golf course. almost incandescent with joy to report that I was able to once again hand the Swing slow, play fast. Bucket over to “Macca” the Cricket Club Captain, who must be getting pretty used to it by now, and to “gracefully” accept the Dragon Trophy to reinstall in Andy Ho its rightful resting place in the Golf Society’s Trophy Cabinet. Match Results were:- Dallas Reid / Camilla 2 Up (and incidentally all square ignoring Camilla’s score)
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Fiaz Magdoon/ Andy Ho 1 Down (lost on the 18 to a chip-in net birdie from 20 yards) Jason Waldie/ JP Cuvelier 4&3 Up (having been dormie 6 and then panicking!) Mike Belbin / Lily Chan 2&1 down (one of who demanded to never play with the other again!) Andrew Wood/ Kien Ng 2&1 Up Final Score HKFC 3 HKCC 2
The Ryder Bowl 2011 In the finest traditions of the Club, our team staggered onto the HKFC vs American Club first tee on Sunday hungover and short of sleep. The stage was set early on as my 2 over par round lost at the final putt on the 15th and 16th October 18th to a fired up Henry Hon captaining the American Club. As Hot on the heels of our golf team’s retention of the Dragon each flight came in it was clear that play was very tight and in Trophy in the match against the Cricket Club, we were in action the end HKFC were just ahead 5 1/2 to 4 1/2 which on top of again against the American Club at Lotus Hill. This match has Saturday’s score meant a final win for HKFC of 9 1/2 to 5 1/2, a been closely contended over the past eight years with the American much larger margin than it felt with most matches being decided Club having won 4 times to our 3 (with one match drawn). on the 18th hole. Both teams had slight panics getting a full squad of ten out with Highlights of the match:- the American Club finalizing it’s team at midnight on the day Elsa jumping up and down with glee when her opponent missed a before the game. However when their team sheet arrived it did not three footer on the 18th to give her a halved match - note to Elsa: look good for the HKFC as they had managed to assemble a group work on sportsmanship! of very low handicap golfers incuding a 2 handicap and an ex-HK Junior lady golfer. Des losing to a girl - Nuff said! At least we successfully assembled a full squad of 10 at the ferry Ian not setting his alarm, strolling into the dining room and terminal and set off for a likely thrashing. As sacrificial lambs I ordering a slap up breakfast and then saying “what’s my tee paired myself with our highest handicapper against the opposition time?” before having to shoot out the door and get to the tee 1 captain and star lady player. As expected we were 3 down with 4 minute before tee time leaving a trail of uneaten sausages behind to play when remarkably thanks to a couple of opposition errors him. Pig of shame awardee! and an outstanding birdie from Elsa on the very tricky 17th hole, Opponent playing majestic bunker shot on his knees under the managed to snatched a half point - a good omen. As it turned signature Lotus Hill rock to salvage a halved hole. out this was the start of many good results with HKFC finishing Saturday 4-1 up in the pairs. However with 10 points still available in Sunday’s singles the match remained wide open.
Club Magazine Nov 2011 35 Swimming and Triathlon News
Clean Half Relay 2011
ith a 9am meeting time in Stanley on a sunny to 3rd overall from 12th. Great Saturday morning, the two HKFC Teams were improvement guys!!! Thanks to HKFC Team ‘A’ eager for a day swimming. This consisted of 15km James Shortis for use of his Arthur Li from Stanley main beach, across Tai Tam Bay, boat and to his buddy, Serge as James Shortis Wthen out to the satellites and down the coast to Deep Water Bay driver. We had a great time in the Nicolas Sung against the elite of Hong Kong’s distance swimmers. We pumped BBQ catching up with the other Fran Reid our veins full of coffee and coach Lloyd gave a few reminders on teams. Joanna Fargus navigation, the importance of choosing the order of swimmers The ‘B’s also had a feisty race. and the time limit of 20 minutes per swimmer followed by 10 Chris Colahan started from minutes each to make as much distance as possible. It was going HKFC Team “B” Stanley for the first leg. Michelle to be a lively outing in strong currents, battling other swimmers Chris Colahan Robinson took the first relay in surprisingly clean post-typhoon waters. However this was no Michelle Robinson change, fighting the swell with “Jaspa’s Junk” day. Debbie Hanley Debbie Hanley following at Claire Darke From the start the ‘A’ James Shortis set the pace followed by full steam. Claire Darke gained Dave Howell Arthur Li rounding the buoy and with the leaders. Nicolas strength through by far the and Joanna took us out to the satellite still with the leaders, with roughest seas. The fifth swimmer Fran and her long stroke making it look easy. From the satellites David Howell surged through to Round Island (around 6km) we dropped back and were in the waves likely the Welsh rugby pack, as if nothing could faze him. the 2nd wave, neck to neck with others including 2 other Ladies Meanwhile back on the speedboat, we had food, water, gel sachets, Recreational Club (LRC) teams and we were heading home strong Wales towels and regular rugby updates from the Wales vs. Ireland to finish 2nd in the mixed team, and 3rd overall. We beat our last game to keep us entertained. That pesky “Pink Boat” taunted us year’s time by 22 minutes (3:39.54) and we improved our standing
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all day, with their distinctive green (LRC) caps bobbing up and down was in our Hong Kong sights. It was time to take at least one of their teams and with a final burst of Triathlon energy we pushed past two of their teams to take 20th slot in 4.31.00. This was a 9 With the downgrading of the event minute improvement on our 2011 time from International to a national championships and the threat of local although a slip back to 20th from 17th so villagers protesting over road closure for competition getting tougher. A fantastic the bike leg, our athletes approached day out, great team spirit. Well done the race with some trepidation. Phil HKFC “Team B”. Shirley packed his ‘dog –beater’ By Michelle Robinson and Arthur Li bicycle pump expecting trouble. In the end, there were no protests; police (respective team captains) Captain’s barricades and Hong Kong mini-bus drivers were left to ply their trade as only they know how. Message Swim training continues four Plover Cove is a familiar stamping times per week through to end ground for triathletes in local races. It’s of November on Monday and the cleanest ocean swim water in Hong Thursday morning 6.30-8.00am Kong, a long looping 4 x bike leg and a and Tuesday and Thursday nights run across the dam wall which through 19.15-20.15pm. We will then reduce some optical illusion seems to elongate the number of swim sessions forever. Several of our athletes used from Dec - Feb 2012. All sessions the race as a tune-up for Taiwan 70.3 or coached by Lloyd McBean with Phuket in November and posted strong James Shortis. Open to existing performances. came 3rd Laura Walsh HKFC members who are 16 years in the elite race in 2.21, Richard Hall and above and can swim 400m non- won his 40-44 age group in 2.16.29, stop any stroke. as did Catherine Sen winning 2.37.35 in her 30-34 age group. The girl has Our Triathlon training offering a bright future. Steve Wilmott had includes run training led by Stuart an average swim but excellent bike Elliott on Monday and Thursday and run to finish in 2.29.52. James evenings at 19.45-20.45pm and Chapman was 13th in his age group in brick sessions at the weekend with 2.30.50. Phil Shirley and David Watts Andrew Wright. both did the swim/bike legs only. Phil’s As we move into winter, more performance was most credible in his swimmers will look to cross-train: recovery from injury as he lays down run and bike especially as the pool the marker for the 2012 season. is shut in Jan 2012. New members interested? Contact Club Captain Guy Horne on 90922752 or [email protected]
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