CONTENTS
HKTA OVERVIEW
2 HKTA - Patrons and Council Members 2020 6 HKTA Action Against COVID-19
3 Structure of HKTA 9 Highlights of the Year
4 HKTA Council 2020 14 HKTA Key Highlights
5 President’s Report
HKTA COMMITTEES
15 Executive Committee 34 Officiating Committee
16 Player Development Committee 37 Community & Social Responsibility Committee
23 Tournament Committee 40 Membership & Corporate Affairs Committee
30 League Management Committee 43 Finance Committee
32 Coaches Development and Qualifications Committee 44 Governance Committee
APPENDIX
45 League (2009-2020) 48 Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Champions
48 Recipients of the Sports for Hope Foundation - 48 Hong Kong National Tennis Championships Outstanding Junior Athlete Awards
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote tennis to all through the HKTA and collaborations with other tennis and governing bodies
To set and maintain the standards of the game to an international level and to nurture talented local players to compete in regional and international tournaments
To raise the standard of tennis by organising local, regional, and international tournaments
Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 1 HONG KONG TENNIS ASSOCIATION STRUCTURE OF PATRONS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS 2020 HKTA
Life Patrons Dr. Stanley Ho, GBM, GBS Dr. Hu Fa-kuang, GBS, CBE, J.P. Executive Coaches Development & Dr. Henry Fok, GBM Committee Qualifications Committee
Honorary Patrons The Honorary Ronald Arculli, GBM, CVO, GBS, OBE, J.P. Affiliated & The Honorary Timothy Fok, GBS, J.P. Community & Social League Clubs Dr. Herman Hu, SBS, J.P. Sports Federation Responsibility Committee & Olympic Committee Pang Chung, SBS of Hong Kong, China
President Philip Mok Finance Committee
Hon. Secretary Michael Cheng
Hon. Treasurer Clement Lee Governance Committee
Vice Presidents Ronnie Cheng Lam Siu Wai Vincent Liang, J.P. League Management Committee Councillors Willy Chan Jimmy Chang Mathew Cheng Membership & Corporate Affairs Committee Oscar Chow Ronny Chow Dr. David Ho Marcus Kam Officiating Committee Dr. Derek Ling
Gordon Ng Community Tennis Clubs Samson Siu Player Development Dr. Joseph Wong Committee Edmond Yue (HKTF)
Chief Executive Officer Christopher Lai Tournament Committee
Auditor Linkers CPA Limited
Hon. Legal Advisor Lo and Lo
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The year started promisingly with Eudice Chong capturing back-to-back US$25,000 severely affected opportunities for our elite athletes to compete overseas. Domestically, OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ITF World Tennis Tour women's doubles titles at Victoria Park within the first two suspension on tennis, including tournaments, league matches, training squads, weeks of 2020. Teenagers Coleman Wong and Cody Wong, went to Melbourne Park regional tennis centres, and other programmes, was not lifted until after August 30 and as direct entries to the maindraw of the Australian Open Junior Championships. The tournaments did not receive the green light to resume until the end of October when latter, seeded 16th, became the first player from Hong Kong to reach the quarterfinals the Nissin Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 2020 concluded without in girls' singles. By mid-March, a week after the Davis Cup team had returned from its further disruptions. Competition 1 of the Nissin Demae Iccho Hong Kong Junior Novice World Group II Playoff tie against Poland, tournaments were canceled en masse one was also held successfully at the end of October, as was the CRC Open and Prudential after another, as COVID-19 swiftly forced the ATP, WTA, and ITF World Tennis Tour to Hong Kong National Tennis Championships in November. The SCAA Open is scheduled suspend all matches. to take place starting in December.
Since January, public courts and indoor sports facilities under LCSD were forced Despite this bit of good news, however, the fight against COVID-19 is far from to shutdown on three separate occasions – January 29-March 3, March 23-May 5, over. While tennis-related activities have gradually resumed, it is important that and July 15-August 30. Court closures amounted to some 18 weeks, depriving elite we follow all safety guidelines put forth by the government, facility operators, and players the facilities to train, tennis coaches the opportunity to work, and regular programme organisers. We must continue to remain vigilant in terms of personal and citizens the outlet to exercise and stay fit. As the National Sports Association (NSA) for environmental hygiene, and act responsibly. As the governing body of tennis in Hong tennis in Hong Kong, it was the HKTA's responsibility to serve as the bridge between Kong, we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Needless to say, the health and stakeholders and the government during the pandemic to bring to light the ongoing safety of all participants, spectators, volunteers, and staff is our foremost concern. President difficulties faced by the tennis community, as well as the necessary measures that can On the CSR front, we are delighted to report that earlier this year, HKTA established allow the sport to function safely under the circumstances. Philip Mok its own Foundation with the aim to raise funds through donations and charitable We responded swiftly by initiating dialogue with the Government and stakeholders events. The primary mission of the Foundation is to improve the lives and well-being and by March, a survey was conducted, which highlighted both the needs and the of the under-resourced and less privileged members in the community through active difficulties being faced by tennis coaches in Hong Kong. In April, we wrote to the Home engagement in the sport of tennis. We want to increase overall participation but also Affairs Bureau to suggest the safe reopening of LCSD and PRL sites. The letter was making sure that it is open to anyone. Indeed, tennis is a sport that can be played by all presented to The Secretary for Home Affairs Mr. Caspar Tsui Ying-wai by Mr. Kenneth regardless of age, gender, race, background or ability. Fok Kai Kong, Vice President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong By providing better access to the game, we can offer more opportunities to these Kong, China. Guidelines to facilitate the continuation of play during the pandemic were beneficiaries to further their educational and personal development in a fun and active prepared and put into use when tennis facilities were included in the first phase of way. The Foundation's support will also extend to scholarships, sponsorship, and the reopening by the LCSD in May. creation of new initiatives. Through tennis, we hope to leverage the power of sports to Unfortunately, public courts were again closed in July with the onset of the third wave of unify, empower, and motivate. We have a real opportunity to show how we can play a COVID-19. However, as the number of cases were beginning to show signs of a leveling role in helping to build stronger and more vibrant communities. You will be hearing a off, we again acted quickly and wrote to the HAB to reconsider the naturally non- lot more about what we can accomplish in the coming months. Hon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer Vice President Vice President Vice President contact, physically-distancing nature of tennis, and recommended further precautionary While advancements are being sought globally in a bid to get crowds back in the Michael Cheng Clement Lee Ronnie Cheng Lam Siu Wai Vincent Liang, J.P. measures that can speed up the reopening of courts. We then issued a statement on our stadiums eventually, we must do all we can to ensure that events locally are played in official social media platforms on August 17 to again urge the government to review a safe environment that will minimize the risk of contagion. At present, it is difficult plans to allow coaches to return to work under safe and reasonable conditions. A series to predict how COVID-19 will impact the 2021-22 tennis calendar and until a safe and of lobbying garnered attention from multiple sources, which resulted in a number of effective treatment and vaccination plan becomes available, a global consensus remains related reports by mainstream media. COUNCILLORS to be seen. To compound matters, a number of major competitions are penciled in for We then sought the assistance of the Hon. Ma Fung-kwok, JP representing the Sports, 2021 in the Region, namely the Olympic Games (Tokyo), All China Games (Shaanxi), Performing Arts, Culture, and Publication Functional Constituency to speak up for Summer Universiade (Chengdu) and the Asian Youth Games (Shantou). The coming the industry. I was invited to attend an anti-epidemic consultation meeting and press season of tennis could well be fraught with a plethora of short-notice changes, but if conference called by councilman Ma and took the opportunity to address, on behalf that is the new global reality, then we must adapt accordingly in order to stay close to of the tennis community, the impending issues faced by industry stakeholders. While the forefront of the sport. I urge you to follow us on our various news platforms to stay the government's concern about the plight of the sports industry as a whole was informed of the latest development and other pertinent tennis news. appreciated, the reduction of the latest round's one-off relief grant from $7,500 to $5,000 Lastly, I want to thank our Council, the Committees, sponsors and partners, our as detailed in the Anti-Epidemic Fund (AEF) 3.0 was also understandably disappointing, staff, and volunteers – your dedication and hard work drives our every effort. At the and those who were not Registered Sports Coaches via NSAs or recognised Sports same time, the local tennis community, namely the players, clubs, coaches, officials, Organisations (SOs) were still deemed ineligible for aid. Therefore, we expressed the administrators, and tennis fans, are often the unsung heroes and we will rely on your Willy Chan Jimmy Chang Mathew Cheng Oscar Chow Ronny Chow Dr. David Ho sentiment that the government needed to explore additional avenues to assist these self- passion and contribution to the game even more in 2021, as we will continue to face employed coaches in Hong Kong to weather the storm. challenges brought on by the uncertainty of the pandemic. As long as we remain We reiterated that the government should work together with stakeholders to formulate hopeful, and not fearful, of what the future might bring, our platforms to communicate contingency plans to better prepare for future waves of COVID-19, so that another and capacity to cooperate will remain undiminished. Our resilience will be tested, but complete shutdown of public facilities can be avoided. We are in a position to assist together, we will be stronger. the government in adopting, under a public safety first premise, feasible anti-epidemic measures that may facilitate a swifter return to normalcy for tennis as a whole, including the prospect of staging major sports events at an executable juncture. As of July 27, Hong Kong is one of the 159 ITF member nations to have guidelines in place that permit the use of tennis facilities under a safe and manageable protocol. Marcus Kam Dr. Derek Ling Gordon Ng Samson Siu Dr. Joseph Wong Edmond Yue (HKTF) For much of 2020, the global outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many and those of us in the tennis community have not been spared. The ATP, WTA, and ITF World Tennis Tour were suspended. Sudden outbreaks continued around the Philip Mok globe, travel restrictions fluctuated enormously from country to country, and this President, Hong Kong Tennis Association
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Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused enormous disruption globally, adversely affected many industries, including the sports HKTA continued to act as a bridge between the Government and the tennis community, advocating for its needs and interests, including the large industry. This has lead to a large number of events being cancelled or postponed during the year, including the Olympics. Tennis itself has been number of coaches that saw their livelihoods severely curtailed by the closure of tennis courts, and lobbied for the reasonable relaxation of these severely affected by necessary anti-epidemic measures such as court closures and gathering restrictions, which prevented training, tournaments measures with strict safety protocols in place. and social play for significant parts of the year. The leading Chinese and English media outlets in Hong Kong, both print and online, covered and publicised the actions taken by HKTA and the In order to combat the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic, HKTA initiated regular communications with the Government and stakeholders, issues facing the tennis industry, including SCMP, Apple Daily, Oriental Daily News, Ming Pao, Sing Tao and HK01. whilst formulating and executing a COVID-19 action plan throughout the year (see below). HKTA quickly disseminated the latest anti-epidemic information through its website and social media channels, and set up a dedicated email address to receive comments.
2 DEC: Winter League SEP: In order to better educate and Junior League : Detailed COVID-19 guidelines 4 MAY players, especially juniors, and are suspended for a for playing for participants, coaches and promote safe practices, HKTA : HKTA Winter League minimum of 2 weeks due facility operators, based on the generic developed and disseminated 5 OCT 17 AUG: HKTA urged the to some participating Government guidelines were shared across commenced. JAN/FEB: With COVID-19 cases Government to reconsider re- COVID-19 guidelines in easy-to- clubs announcing ‘no starting to rise in Hong Kong, LCSD HKTA platforms after approval from the read icon form on social media opening tennis courts via its 17 OCT: HKTA was permitted guest’ policies. tennis facilities were closed on 29 Government. and the HKTA website. official social media platform, to resume organising tennis January. HKTA initiated on-going 9 DEC: Government 6 MAY: Tennis courts re-opened in first emphasising the devastating 4 SEP: HKTA President attended tournaments. First tournament regular communications with the announced all LCSD phase of leisure facilities re-opening. effects of continued closures on an anti-epidemic consultation was the Nissin Hong Kong Government and relevant stakeholders sports facilities to close coaches’ livelihoods. chaired by Legislative Council National Junior Tennis in regards to combating the pandemic. starting from 10 Dec until member Mr. Ma Fung-kwok to Championships, followed by further notice. discuss the issues facing the Hong Kong Districts Tennis Circuit 2020 series on 19 October. DEC: HKTA continues 15 JULY: With the number of cases again sports industry in Hong Kong. 3 MAR: LCSD tennis facilities were to closely monitor the rising, tennis courts were re-closed. 24 OCT: The flagship Prudential temporarily re-opened, but closed again Hong Kong National Tennis current situation and on 23 March owing to a further increase directly communicate JULY: HKTA started free online classes Championships 2020 and Nissin in cases. PRL tennis courts were also with the relevant for junior players from the NTS and Elite 28 AUG: PRL and other non- Damae Iccho Hong Kong Junior closed from 25 March. Government departments. Development programmes providing public tennis courts re-opened Novice Competition series content covering physical, psychological with social distancing protocols commenced. MAR: HKTA conducted a survey with and strategic training. in place, followed by LCSD coaches to highlight the needs and tennis venues on 31 Aug. difficulties facing them during the pandemic.
APR NOV
JAN/FEB MAR MAY JUL AUG SEP OCT DEC 2020 3 APRIL: HKTA sent letter to the Home Affairs 8 SEP: HKTA President attended press 7 NOV: The Nissin Cup Noodles Hong Kong Bureau (HAB) suggesting the safe re-opening conference organised by Mr. Ma to join Junior Tennis Series 2020 commenced. 30 JULY: On 30 July HKTA sent a of LCSD & PRL tennis courts, supporting the forces with the councilman to speak for the further letter to HAB, again urging 27 NOV: Tonghai Financial Mini-Red resumption of low contact sporting activities. industry, and to lobby the Government for the Government to re-open tennis Competition (Comp 1) commenced. financial support to self-employed coaches courts under strict safety protocols and permit the running of tournaments. APRIL: To show solidarity with efforts to and conditions, and to strike a balance 28 NOV: HKTA President publicly stated minimise the risk of opening tennis facilitates, between safeguarding the health of 15 SEP: Government announced Anti- HKTA’s hope that the Government will apply a HKTA initiated guidelines for safe participation citizens and the other important economic epidemic Fund (AEF) 3.0, including the case-by-case consideration to individual sports in tennis during the pandemic, recommending and social needs of the community. provision of a one-off grant of $5,000 to for closure of sports facilities during a fourth setting a limit on the number of users in courts, registered sports coaches. wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city. changing rooms etc. 24 SEP: HKTA announced the cancellation of the 2020 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open due to COVID-19.
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Print Media
Date: August 19, 2020 Oriental Daily News Publication: Print Media 場大人少低 風險 Headline: Date: A ugust 18, 2020 E3 Publication: Section: Ming Pao Headline: 網總 倡有條 件 重開場地
Section: A9 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
QATAR ASIAN JUNIOR 14U CUP
Max Kwok, Alan Wang, Curtis Tan, Dasson Chan, and Stephan Ehritt
(Captain) stole the show in Dubai, as the Hong Kong contingent beat the host nation to capture the Qatar Asian Junior 14U Cup. In doing so, TeamHK received full hospitality to attend the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2020.
CAREER-HIGH RANKINGS FOR EUDICE CHONG, CODY WONG
Eudice Chong started this season off in January when she teamed up with Wu Fang-Hsien (TPE) and Mana Ayukawa (JPN), respectively, to win W25 women's doubles titles in successive weeks at Victoria Park. These were her 9th and 10th career doubles titles. Then, she travelled to North America for a six-week excursion on the USTA Pro Circuit where she reached the W25 Rancho Santa Fe final and the W100 Kentucky semifinal in doubles play. She reached career-highs of WTA No. 366 in singles (10 Feb 2020) and No. 153 in doubles (2 Mar 2020).
After reaching her first Australian Open girls' singles quarterfinals, Cody Wong also reached a new career-high ITF Junior Ranking of No. 18 (9
Mar 2020). The 18-year-old is the first player from Hong Kong to breakthrough to the girls' top 20 in the world since Zhang Ling peaked at No. 16 back in 2007.
Print Media Date: August 18, 2020 Publication: Sing Tao Daily News TOP 4 FINISH FOR CHLORIS DOWN UNDER Headline: 網總 促請重 開 場地
Section: S1
Chloris Li claimed fourth place in the Australian Open 2020 Asia-Pacific Elite 14U Trophy event. She finished second after the group stage round robins to qualify for the semis before
concluding her outing down under with a narrow, 6-2, 4-6, [10-6], loss against No. 3 seed Lin Fang-An (TPE).
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BRIAN YEUNG, EUDICE CHONG DOMINANT AT CRC OPEN 2020 NISSIN HONG KONG NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020
Brian Yeung and Eudice Chong were the big winners at CRC Open The tournament concluded successfully with Oscar Wai and Chloris 2020, with both capturing men's and ladies' singles and doubles titles, Li capturing the coveted boys' and girls' under-18 singles titles, respectively. respectively. Presiding over the official prize presentation ceremony Men's Singles were Ms Blanche Wong (General Manager, Public Relations of Nissin (1) Brian Yeung d. (2) Kai Wai Yu 5-0 Retired Foods HK Co Ltd), Philip Mok (President, HKTA) and Clement Lee Men's Doubles (Hon Treasurer and Tournament Committee Chairman, HKTA). (1) Brian Yeung/Lee Hsin-Han d. (2) Kevin Wong/Karan Rastogi 7-5 6-4 Ladies' Singles Roll of Honour (1) Eudice Chong d. (2) Cody Wong 6-3 6-3 Boys’ Singles Girls’ Singles Ladies' Doubles 18 & Under Oscar Wai Chloris Li (1) Eudice Chong/Cody Wong d. (2) Maggie Ng/Justine Leong 6-3 7-6(1) 16 & Under Dasson Chan Ophelia Tang Mixed Doubles 14 & Under Aidan Lee Ophelia Tang (1) Eudice Chong/Kevin Wong d. (2) Maggie Ng/ Lee Hsin-Han 6-1 6-4 12 & Under Walter Tam Rosalyn Chan 10 & Under Kyle Wan Nina Wang
Boys' Doubles Girls’ Doubles 16 & Under Yi Hang Ethan LEUNG Erica Kanna HAGI ZHANG LING ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL TENNIS Malhar RAJPAL Man Wai Chloris LI 14 & Under Eren Matthew CHEUNG Ching Laam LAI After 16 years as a full-time athlete and representing Hong Kong at the Asian Games three Ka Chun LEUNG Tsz Lam YEUNG times, All China Games three times, and Asian Championships twice, Zhang Ling has 12 & Under Siu Chi Nicholas CHENG Hau Ching Rosalyn CHAN Sin Hang TAM Tak Sum FUNG announced her retirement from professional tennis. Her career highlights include:
• ITF Junior World Ranking of No. 16 • WTA Ranking of No. 184 in singles and No. 219 in doubles • Won 14 career women's singles and 7 doubles titles on ITF Pro Circuit • Asian Championships 2013 women's singles silver medal and doubles bronze medal • Recipient of the Fed Cup Commitment Award, Hong Kong's all-time statistical leader in Most Total COLEMAN WONG NETS CAREER-HIGH RANKING AND NEW SPONSORSHIP FROM NISSIN Wins (37), Most Singles Wins (28), Most Doubles Wins (9), Most Ties Played (44), and Most Years Played (11). Earlier in June, our Official Youth Partner, Nissin Foods Company Limited, signed a two-year sponsorship with Hong Kong junior No. 1, Coleman Wong, which will help the 16-year-old vie for more honours in international HKTA RECOGNISED AS CARING ORGANISATION competition. Nissin already boasts having superstars Kei Nishikori and Naomi Osaka amongst its list of sponsored athletes. Meanwhile, Coleman HKTA was awarded the 2019/20 Caring Organisation Logo by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) peaked at a career-high No. 34 in the world after reaching the second round in recognition of our commitment to caring for the community, employees, and the environment. It is a further of the Australian Open boys' singles and then capturing his maiden J1 title testament to the community and socially responsible initiatives that we actively engage in to promote the in Thailand. awareness for embracing social inclusion.
STRONG WEEK FOR SHEENA MASUDA IN SHENZHEN HONG KONG SPORTS STARS AWARDS
At the J4 Shenzhen "amino VITAL Cup" 2020, Sheena Masuda Tennis players nominated for this year's Cathay Pacific 2019 Hong Kong finished runner-up in singles but later teamed up with Erika Sports Stars Awards (HKSSA) were: Matsuda (JPN) to beat Han Jiatong and Lin Yishuang (CHN), 6-4, 6-4, to claim her seventh career girls' doubles title. Cody Wong Hong Kong Most Promising Sports Stars Award Eudice Chong Hong Kong Sports Stars Award Hong Kong Sports Stars Breakthrough of the Year Coleman Wong Hong Kong Junior Sports Stars Award Junior Davis Cup Hong Kong Sports Stars Award for Team Event
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Sponsored by the Sports for Hope Foundation and presented As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with fond memories the devotion of two outstanding by HKSI, Coleman Wong and Cody Wong were among the gentlemen and aficionados – Dr. Stanley Ho, GBM, Medalha de Honra Grande Lótus (1921-2020) and Mr. recipients of the Outstanding Junior Athlete Awards (OJAA) for the 1st quarter of 2020 after the former picked up his Kenneth Ng (1938-2020) – whose love for the game have enabled them to contribute hugely to the growth of HKTA for maiden ITF Grade 1 boys' singles title in Thailand, while the the better part of the last 50 years. latter reached the girls' singles quarterfinals at this year's Australian Open.
DR. STANLEY HO NTS UNVEILED NEW REGIONAL CENTRES IN NEW TERRITORIES Dr. Stanley Ho has been a long-time supporter, keen player, and a Life Patron of HKTA. He Two new regional centres in the New Territories under our National Training Squad (NTS) – New Territories West (NTW) and New Territories East was a passionate competitor and captured numerous veteran's age group doubles titles (NTE) – were established. Training venues under NTW are currently at Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground, Tuen Mun Wu Shan Tennis Courts, at the CRC Open with regular doubles partner K.S. Leung, including seven consecutive and North District Sports Ground, while NTE is currently at Hin Tin, Tsang Tai Uk, and Sha Tin Yuen Wo Road, but plans are underway to move Combined 150 years & over titles, before he hung up his racquet in 2008. Over the years, back to the Hong Kong Sports Institute once it reopens for external use. At present, Head Coach for NTW is Leo Liu, while Keith Lo heads NTE. Dr. Ho has supported both the Hong Kong Tennis Foundation and HKTA's fundraising efforts and participated in many Pro Am Tennis Challenges. He was a great admirer of the annual Hong Kong-Macau Interport for decades and a notable presence at most of the international tennis events held in Hong Kong. In 1994, he was presented with the ITF Award for Services to the Game, an accolade exemplifying outstanding contributions to the sport of tennis over a long period of time. A generous donor and compassionate sponsor, Dr. Ho was a huge part of Hong Kong tennis history and he will be sadly missed.
MAIDEN VICTORIES FOR BRIAN YEUNG, EUDICE CHONG AT PRUDENTIAL HK NATIONALS KENNETH NG The Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 2020 was dominated by Eudice Chong, who swept the ladies' singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles, Kenneth Ng was an HKTA Council Member (1973-2004) and served as Honorary Secretary while Brian Yeung beat former two-time winner Jack Wong to claim the men's singles. of the Association (2002-2004). His Committee work has been manifold, ranging from Tournament, Ranking, and Umpires & Linesmen to League Management, Education & Men's Singles Final Qualifications, and Coaches Development. It was his involvement in Coaching & Training (1) Brian Yeung d. (4) Jack Wong 6-2 6-0 throughout the 1970s that influenced the subsequent landscape of junior tennis. In Men's Doubles Final particular, he pushed for the establishment of an elite training squad comprising the best (2) Kevin Wong/Jack Wong d. (1) Brian Yeung/Lee Hsin-Han 4-6 6-1 [10-7] players from each respective age group and arranged Peter Burwash International to conduct Ladies' Singles Final (1) Eudice Chong d. (2) Cody Wong 6-2 3-6 7-5 clinics for local coaches as the first step to provide a base for an overall tennis development Ladies' Doubles Final programme in Hong Kong. He was a loyal and long-time devotee to Hong Kong tennis and (1) Eudice Chong/Zhang Ling d. (2) Maggie Ng/Sher Chun Wing 6-3 4-6 [10-5] the HKTA. Kenneth poured his energy and passion into the development of tennis in Hong Mixed Doubles Final Kong and he, too, is a true loss to all of us. (1) Kevin Wong/Eudice Chong d. (2) Lee Hsin-Han/Maggie Ng 6-4 6-2
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Chairman Members Chief Executive Officer
Dr. David Ho Jimmy Chang Oscar Chow Clement Lee Philip Mok Christopher Lai Michael Cheng Ronny Chow Vincent Liang, J.P. Samson Siu Ronnie Cheng Lam Siu Wa Dr. Derek Ling Gordon Ng
ESTABLISHED LAUNCHED LAUNCHED BRAND NEW PROGRAMME: Year in Review A SERIES OF MINI-RED 2 HKTA CERTIFICATION 2020 has been a challenging year worldwide, and the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the local tennis landscape since the first CHALLENGES FOR KIDS PROGAMME cases were recorded in Hong Kong in January. The Executive Committee (EC) and its members have devoted a significant amount of time and effort NEW REGIONAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF IN NOV to maintain continuous and timely communications with the Government and all relevant stakeholders to keep abreast of and react to the ever- CENTRES COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES changing COVID-19 related regulations and circumstances. Making swift and measured decisions was pivotal this year for the EC, maintaining IN NEW TERRITORIES UNDER the balance between public health concerns and the needs of our junior and elite players, coaches and the general tennis playing public. With the NATIONAL TRAINING SQUAD (NTS) support of the HKTA staff, the EC focused on determining the directives that governed the arrangements for safe training and tournament play, as IN NEW TERRITORIES WEST (NTW) well as shaping general COVID-19 related policies. & NEW TERRITORIES EAST (NTE) HKTA ONLINE WORKSHOPS Besides taking the necessary actions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the year the EC continued its mandate to ensure the smooth 3 operation and sound financial health of HKTA. Given the financial challenges facing the Association this year, maintaining good relationships with FOR COACHES our key sponsors and partners was a vital focus over the past 12 months. DURING COVID-19 PANEDMIC Despite the cancellation of the WTA Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open due to COVID-19, HKTA’s lead partner, Prudential Hong Kong Limited has maintained its support of HKTA and local tennis development. Prudential continued as title sponsor of our four principal leagues- the Winter, FULL UTILISATION OF Summer and Mixed Doubles leagues and Junior Team Tennis, and supported our flagship local tournament, the Prudential Hong Kong National ONLINE AND Tennis Championships, which despite the cancellation of four of the events and several delays, still recorded more than 700 entries this year. The AT LEAST DIGITAL PLATFORMS event was successfully completed in November with Eudice Chong sweeping the women’s singles and doubles (with Cody Wong), as well as the mixed doubles title (partnering Kevin Wong). On the men’s side, Brian Yeung captured his first national title in singles, with Jack Wong and Kevin FOR TRAINING DURING 2020 25+ ZOOM LESSONS Wong crowned champions in men’s doubles. CONDUCTED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC EFG continues to work in tandem with HKTA to help nurture our top players through the EFG HKTA Tour Team which provides resources to elite players to help enhance their competitive performances. Despite the limitation on overseas competitive opportunities this year, the two current programme beneficiaries, Eudice Chong and Cody Wong continue to remain in optimum condition with the aid of EFG’s support. This was reflected in their local results, with Eudice capturing the CRC Ladies’ singles & doubles and mixed doubles titles (alongside her aforementioned victories at the Hong Kong Nationals), whilst Cody finished runner-up to Eudice in the singles events and partnered with her for doubles glory. We look MORE THAN forward to see their progress on the professional tour when they resume overseas competition.
'MEET WITH ATHLETE' Another of HKTA’s long-term sponsors, Nissin, continues its valued support. As our ‘Official Youth Development Partner,’ Nissin will be the title 6 SESSIONS 200+ FITNESS VIDEOS sponsor of the upcoming ITF Junior J5 tournament in January 2021. We continue to build and strengthen the relationship in line with Nissin’s DEVELOPED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONDUCTED DURING COVID-19 commitment to support Hong Kong tennis, and in June this year they announced sponsorship for two years of Coleman Wong, one of our rising PANDEMIC stars.
Tonghai Financial, a key sponsor of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, widened their support to encompass junior tennis in 2020. They became title sponsor of the brand new Mini-Red Tennis series, which includes four Mini-red competitions, 20 mini-red challenges and two mini- red Grand Masters. The competitions target kids aged 6-10, providing additional competitive opportunities, whilst also giving HKTA more outlets to identify talented juniors. The first mini-red competition was successfully held from 28-29 November and we look forward to resuming the rest of the series as soon as possible. FIRST FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE UNDER HKTA FACEBOOK HAS MORE THAN FOUNDED HKTA FOUNDATION: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust continues to be a big supporter of grassroots tennis in Hong Kong through the HKJC Tennis Rocks HKTA FOUNDATION THE TOILET PAPER initiative. Whilst the majority of HKTC Tennis Rocks programmes were suspended this year due to COVID-19, we continue to maintain a close 7,000 dialogue with HKJC and we look forward to resuming these essential programmes, which offer pivotal opportunities for participants to pick up the CHALLENGE FOLLOWERS game and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. ROLLED OUT IN MAY AROUND 20% INCREASE As the national body for tennis in Hong Kong, support from both the Government and the commercial sector are vital to promote tennis in the COMPARED WITH LAST YEAR region to different sectors of the community, run grassroots training programmes and to hold local and international tournaments at all levels. This support has been more crucial than ever in 2020, and we look forward to resuming our full roster of events and programmes in the near future.
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Chairman Members Staff Members Player Development
Dr. Derek Ling Andy Brothers Simon Cheung Lam Siu Wai Per Nordstrom Olivia Tse The NTS, which is made up of approximately 90 junior players remains the key bridging point between the feeder squad below it and the HKSI Jimmy Chang Rudy Chung Clement Lee Michael Cheng (Ex officio) Jess Lo programme above it. Consisting of Hong Kong’s top junior players aged Mathew Cheng Bronson Fung Eunice Lu Philip Mok (Ex officio) 12-16, it represents the players that will compete for Hong Kong in Ronnie Cheng Kim Hye-Jung Dr. Joseph Wong annual ITF based team events and ITF Junior circuit tournaments, as well as in the Davis & Fed Cups, All China Games and Eastern Games in the Year in Review future. The importance of a ‘team’ culture remains at the essence of our philosophy to promote unity and personal pride in all our players. 2020 was hampered by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, which prevented our players competing internationally and also limited their training. We did, however, see some exceptional results at the beginning of the year, with Cody Wong and Coleman Wong’s This year saw the establishment of two new NTS training squads in perfomances at the Australian Open and Eudice Chong’s continued run of ITF title successes. The development team adapted to the challenges the New Territories (see above), expanding the geographic reach of the at hand and incorporated different methods and platforms into their programmes to ensure the ongoing training and development of our players programme. Below NTS, the NTS Futures, Elite Development (Green/ whilst traditional opportunities to train were restricted. Yellow), Squad Potential, and Young Athletes Training Scheme form the feeder squads consisting of approximately 700 players. There are The Player Development Committee’s (PDC) principal objective is to nurture tennis in Hong Kong through increasing grassroots participation and currently around 4,000 players within the talent identification base cultivating players with potential to achieve a high level of elite performance, in turn encouraging more players to become involved with tennis and sections which make up the talent ID programmes that play a key role in attracting novices, ensuring they continue to play and feed up the thereby growing the base of players. The player development programme incorporates talent identification from grassroots level, nurturing players development pyramid with a steady stream of players. all the way through to elite level and beyond, requiring hard work and dedication from coaches and players, coupled with talent. The Tennis Rocks Programme, for instance, utilises a proactive approach through the offering of free introductory tennis and coaching lessons to PDC’s overreaching goal is to encourage more young people to take up the game, and then channeling resources into those players with the talent primary and secondary school students and teachers, whilst also serving as a platform to drive participation by encouraging schools to include and drive to exceed at the highest level. HKTA’s development system is vital in readying players to represent Hong Kong at the junior level, before tennis as part of their regular PE curriculum. Meanwhile, the Mini Tennis Promotion Scheme, comprising Primary School Promotion, Regional moving on to playing in the Davis and Fed Cups, other national team events, as well as the professional tours. The development and training of our Training, and Regional Competitions continues to be the primary avenue for beginners to begin tennis. players to the highest elite level is key to ensuring Hong Kong remains a force in major competitions both in Asia and globally.
New National Training Squad (NTS) regional training centres HKTA Endorsement Scheme Two new regional centres in the New Territories were established under our National Training Squad (NTS), namely New Territories West (NTW) and New The HKTA Endorsement Scheme was launched in January 2019 with the aim of Territories East (NTE). Training venues under NTW are currently at Tuen Mun officially recognising private coaches, clubs and companies that deliver quality Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground, Tuen Mun Wu Shan Tennis Courts, and North tennis programmes in Hong Kong to encourage improvement in the overall District Sports Ground. Training venues under NTE are currently at Hin Tin, standard of coaching in the private sector. HKTA believes it is imperative to have a Tsang Tai Uk, and Sha Tin Yuen Wo Road, but plans are underway to move collaborative relationship with the private sector and recognise best practice across back to the Hong Kong Sports Institute once it reopens for external use. At coaching and competition programmes, and we are committed to acknowledging, present, Head Coach for NTW is Leo Liu, while Keith Lo heads NTE. recommending and supporting private programmes which maintain high standards and satisfy the criteria of the HKTA Endorsement Scheme. The purposes of setting up more training centres are: Private providers must meet the specific criteria for the four endorsement categories, which have been developed to underpin and support the • Players need less travelling time to get to training HKTA player development programmes. After being awarded, endorsements are then reviewed every 12 months. The following organisations have • Players are no longer required to change venues when promoted to the achieved endorsement in the four endorsement categories: next group/level 1. Mini-Red- Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (GTA), OTR Tennis Asia Limited • The creation of positive competition between centres 2. Mod-Orange- Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (GTA), OTR Tennis Asia Limited Together with other existing centres, there are a total of 125 players aged from 10 to 18 in the NTS programme. 3. Junior Participation (Green and Yellow Ball)- Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (GTA), OTR Tennis Asia Limited 4. Tournament Player (High-Performance)- Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (GTA), OTR Tennis Asia Limited, OTR Elite
16 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 17 Online Engagement Due to COVID-19 Retirement of Zhang Ling Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant amount of training was moved to online platforms during the year. Starting in late July, online Hong Kong’s perennial top female player, Zhang Ling, announced her retirement from platforms were fully utilised to ensure training could continue whilst tennis courts were closed and regular training and tournaments were professional tennis in September 2020 after a 16-year playing career. Affectionately suspended. known as Lynn, Zhang had been the number one player in Hong Kong from 2007- 2018 and reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 184 in singles and No. 219 in Remote training sessions for our NTS and ED players were delivered through Google Classroom and Zoom, to maintain and improve their physical doubles. She captured a total of 14 singles and 7 doubles titles on the women’s ITF and mental fitness during this period. Online sessions were conducted on weekdays, providing comprehensive support across different areas pro circuit. through the content that was tailor-made by the head coaches to best fit the requirements of the players. Fitness training was provided via Zoom, whilst coaches would share relevant instruction and information through video and YouTube to players via Google Classroom, enabling players to She represented Hong Kong in numerous international competitions, reaching the not be restricted by time limitations. singles quarterfinals at the Asian Games twice, in 2014 & 2018, as well as the mixed doubles quarterfinals in 2018. At the Asian Championships in Bangkok in 2013 Additionally, remote sharing/Q&A sessions were organised with top athletes from different sports to provide insight and inspire the kids. The she won a bronze medal in women’s doubles with Katherine Ip and a silver medal players involved welcomed the arrangements and HKTA was able to continue to nurture and provide the best training possible to these talented in singles, ultimately securing a return to Tier A status for tennis with HK Sports youngsters. Institute after a 5 year absence, ensuring increased resources and financial support. We also conducted our first Zoom Beginner Class for 51 Kids in August. In each of the four classes of five sessions each, kids aged 5-8 years old She represented Hong Kong in Fed Cup since 2007, becoming Hong Kong’s all-time leader in Most Total Wins (37), Most Singles Wins (28), Most were given a grounding in the basics of tennis. Doubles Wins (9), Most Ties Played (44), and Most Years Played (11). In 2018, she was a recipient of the Fed Cup Commitment Award. Players were also engaged through the ‘HKTA Challenge’ social media campaign, whereby videos of different tennis trick shots and skills were In her career she defeated the a number of top players such as 2014 Wimbledon Finalist Eugenie Bouchard, Wang Qiang, Zhang Shuai, 2016 posted and players were encouraged to make and post their own similar videos with the Challenge hashtag. Olympic Gold medallist Monica Puig, Kristyna Pliskova, and Zarina Diyas.
We thank Lynn for her dedication and commitment to Hong Kong tennis over the years and wish her luck as she embarks on the next stage of her Grassroots Programmes life.
The HKTA Certification Programme launched in 2020 to provide a certification system for beginners aged 3-6 years. Rankings and Results The programme is divided into difficulty levels, which Despite the ATP, WTA and ITF World Tennis Tours shutdown in March and our players unable to travel for competition following their resumption each child progresses through, developing a greater of later in the year, some of our players achieved some impressive results in the first quarter of 2020. tennis technique at each level. Each level incorporates the development of coordination, cognitive and mental skills as part of the syllabus. The programme, conducted at HKTA Eudice Chong captured her 9th and 10th ITF World Tennis doubles Tennis Centre kicked off in November and will continue to run titles back to back in Hong Kong to kick off 2020, and she achieved in the coming months. a career high doubles ranking of No.153 in March after a successful campaign in the US in the early part of 2020 which saw her reach the final of the Rancho Santa Fe W25 in doubles. She also recorded a career high of No. 366 in singles in February.
The Tonghai Mini-Red Challenge series of competitions was launched this year to support existing Mini-Red tournaments, with the objectives of complementing HKTA red-ball coaching programmes, increasing participation, and providing more competitive experiences for young On the junior side, Cody Wong became the first ever player from athletes aged 6-10. Employing a round robin format, the programme Hong Kong to reach the singles quarterfinals of the Australian decreases emphasis on winning and focuses on educating players Open girls singles. Coleman Wong also reached the second round on the rules, scoring, etiquette and basic strategies of the game. The of the boys event in both singles and doubles to cap a remarkable first event is scheduled for early 2021, with a total of 20 competitions fortnight down under for Hong Kong’s junior contingent. Coleman planned in the next 12 months. also captured the J1 event in Nonthaburi, Thailand and collected his first ATP points from the Hong Kong M15 ITF World Tennis Tour event in January.
18 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 19 APPENDIX Meanwhile, the Qatar Asian Junior Team Cup 14-and under team of Max Kwok, Dasson Chan, Curtis Tan and Alan Wang and captained by Player List of HKSI programme Stephen Ehritt captured the event held from 30 No Name (Full Time) Gender December to 3 January, winning full hospitality No Name Gender to stay and watch the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 1 Chong Eudice Wong F 1 Chan Kwok Shun Dasson M 2020 until 11 January. Also in January, Chloris 2 Gauntlett Tim Thomas M 2 Fung Tak Sum F Li, coached by Keith Lo finished 4th at the 3 Kai Wai Yu M 3 Hagi Erica Kanna F Australian Open 2020 – 14&U Elite Trophy in 4 Ng Ki Lung Roger M 4 Hagi Naomi F Melbourne. 5 Ng Kwan Yau F 5 Kwok Shun Wang Max M 6 Ng Man Ying Maggie F 6 Lai Ching Laam F 7 Wong Hong Yi F 7 Li Man Wai Chloris F 8 Wu Ho Ching F 8 Nothhaft Sebastian Richard M At present, three men, four women, and three juniors are committed to playing full-time for the year 2020/2021. They are Brian Yeung, Eudice Chong, Ng Kwan Yau, Wu Ho Ching, Maggie Ng, Roger Ng, Kai Wai Yu, Cody Wong, Sheena Masuda Karrasch and Tim Gauntlet. Intensive 9 Yeung Pak Long M 9 Sheena Jade Masuda Karrasch F training and high-level coaching and conditioning are provided to these players on a full time basis to support their efforts to reach increased 10 Tan Hong Tseng Curtis M levels of performance. 11 Tang Lok Shu F 12 Wang Siu Lun M Four players finished the 2020 season with an ATP ranking in singles, whilst six players concluded the year with WTA singles rankings: 13 Wong Chak Lam Coleman M ATP Rankings (9 November 2020) WTA Rankings (16 November 2020) Player List of NTS Singles Doubles Singles Doubles Jack Wong 912 1013 Eudice Chong 384 170 12U Name Gender 12U Name Gender Brian Yeung 955 604 Wu Ho Ching 562 945 1 Bahrunani Prisha F 23 Madduri Nitya Balakrishna F Coleman Wong 1572 - Adithya Karunaratne 799 1261 2 Chan Chi Shun Aiden M 24 Mo Yiu Ting Dennison M Skyler Butts 1617 993 Maggie Ng 812 840 25 MunshiI Aryendra M Cody Wong 885 1425 3 Chan Kwok Ting Makson M Ng Kwan Yau 1115 487 4 Chan Pak Ho Anson M 26 Oshiba Ryo M 5 Chan Wing Kiu F 27 Rauti Lara F Currently, juniors ranked in the top 700 are as follows: 6 Chen Hiu Lam Ali F 28 Sane Parth M ITF Junior Rankings (16 November 2020) 29 Siu Han Frida F Boys Ranking Girls Ranking 7 Chui Ho Him Sheldon M Coleman Wong 47 Cody Wong 21 8 Chung Alexis Hay Yu F 30 Sze Hiu Tung F Kyle Tang 359 Jenny Wong 281 9 Grunberger Jonathan M 31 Sze Lok Ching F Tim Thomas Gauntlett 541 Sheena Masuda 343 10 Ho Cheuk Lai Aubrey M 32 Tam Sin Hang M Ling Wing Ka 613 Leung Chu Kai 626 11 Huang Zihan F 33 Tang Ki Cheong Morris M 12 Hui Lap Hang Alex M 34 Tun Hiu Tung Hannah F Plans for 2021 13 KAUR Jasdeep F 35 Wan Kyle M 2020 has been a great challenge for players at all levels, requiring a large amount of adjustment from both our athletes and coaches, and HKTA will 14 Ko Long King Christopher M 36 Wang Chiu Kwan Nina F continue to work closely with HKSI to offer the best support possible. As we move into 2021, HKTA’s development team will stay flexible to adjust 15 Lam Sum Yuet Charlotte F 37 Wen Tsz Lok M plans and player support depending on the circumstances that present themselves in order to adequately prepare our players and continue their 16 Lau Ho Hei M 38 Wong Yue Hin M optimum development. 17 Lee Sum Yau Sharon F 39 Wong Ying Chi Chloe F We continue to strive to innovate and keep improving the quality of training and coaching at all levels. We plan to roll out the use of an athlete 18 Leitner Ofelia F 40 Yeung Lok Yee F development app in the coming year to enhance the evaluation and management of player development and provide us with invaluable data and 19 Leung Yui Hei Hebe F 41 Yip Yim Sheung Dora F insight into player progress. 20 Lo Anya Katherine F 42 Yiu Nok Yin M We are also exploring the possibility of expanding school training under the LCSD School Sports Programme (currently serving primary and 21 Lok Chun Kiu M 43 Yuen Hiu Ching Aryan M secondary schools) to kindergartens to engage players in the sport from a young age. 22 Lung Pui Yin F
20 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 21 TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman Vice Chairman Members Staff Members Clement Lee Vincent Liang, J.P. Andy Brothers Dr. David Ho Gordon Ng Allison Leung Ken Chan Lam Siu Wai Yoke Ming Ong Cindy Tam 14U Name Gender 16U Name Gender Willy Chan Geraldine Leong Ian Pang 1 Bhat Shreeniket M 1 Chan Yee Ting F Michael Cheng Dr. Derek Ling Dr. Joseph Wong 2 Chan Bob M 2 Chung Lai Ching F 3 Chan Ho Wai Howard M 3 Jiang Muk Chau M Ronnie Cheng Philip Mok 4 Chan Yat Nam M 4 Lee Etienne Wangyal M 5 Cheng Siu Chi M 5 Lee Pak Sum M Year in Review 6 Cheung Ngai Hoi M 6 Leung Ka Chun M Competitive match play is the driving force for the development of young aspiring players and to effectively raise the standard of the game. The 7 Chung Ho M 7 Madduri Ananya B F Tournament Committee’s (TC) overriding objective is to create as many opportunities as possible for players of all levels and ages to compete in 8 Grunberger Mathias M 8 Mock Lucas M tournaments and competitions through the organisation of an extensive calendar of events. 9 Mutthumani Sheanna Sarah F 9 Lee Kui Chi Antonioi M In 2020, HKTA organised two ITF World Tennis Tour women's events, one men’s event and one ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J4 event. Local events 10 Leung Nga Lam F 10 Wong Hoi Yiu Michelle F organised include the Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships, NISSIN Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships, NISSIN 11 Leung Philip Chun Yan M Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series, and NISSIN Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competitions. 12 Loeffler Carl M This year we registered 952 entries for the NISSIN Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships and a total of 1100 entries in the Junior 13 Mo Ling Yu F Series (Comp 1 and 2), with an average of 500 entries for each competition, and an average of 300 entries in each Junior Novice Competition. To 14 Ng Ling Fung Lionel M provide more match play experience for 12 & under players, a Community Tennis Competition was organised for the eighth consecutive year with 15 Pun Eva Lok Him M approximately 170 participants. Tonghai Financial sponsored the Mini Red Competition for the first year in 2020 which was organised for children 16 Punjabi Devansh Bharat M aged seven and under with boys’ and girls’ groups. The goal of these competitions is to provide an early start for young participants through play with soft tennis balls. 17 Rauti Gianni M 18U Name Gender 1 Chan Tsz Him M 18 Shen Jacob Kailiang M In 2020, HKTA also implemented an electronic ranking system for players to more easily locate their rankings. 2 Cheung Kei Yau F 19 Tsoi Wang Chit Joffee M 3 Leung Yi Hang Ethan M 20 Wong Kyle M 4 Loeffler Bruno M 21 Wong Yee Wai F Men’s & Women’s ITF World Tennis Tour Events 5 Rajpal Malhar M 22 Wong Yik Hin Brandon M From late December 2019 to early January 2020, Hong Kong hosted two 6 Shen Hannah Kaile F 23 Wong Yin Nok M US$25,000 ITF World Tennis Tour women’s events and one US$15,000 ITF World Tennis Tour men’s event at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. These 24 Wong Yin Yan M tournaments attracted players from over 25 countries to compete in the 25 Yeung Cameron Ho Ching F region. They also offered local players an opportunity to play against touring 26 Yim Wan Him Donovan M professionals from overseas. The world no. 72, Zhu Lin from China and 27 Yuen Wang Chun Athan M the world no. 77, Zarina Diyas from Kazakhstan played an exciting final in the first week of the Women’s event before their trip to the WTA Shenzhen Open. Among the Hong Kong players entered, the best women’s result was recorded by Eudice Chong who won back to back Women’s Doubles title across consecutive weeks with Fang-Hsien Wu from Chinese Taipei and Mana Ayukawa from Japan, respectively. On the men’s side, the best Brian Yeung (HKG) & Jack Wong (HKG) performers were Brian Yeung & Jack Wong, who reached the doubles quarter final.
ITF W25 Week 1 Winner – Zarina Diyas (KAZ)
22 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 23 Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 2020
The Prudential Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 2020 commenced in October with five events: Men's & Ladies' Singles & Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Brian Yeung beat Jack Wong, 6-2, 6-0, to win the men's singles title, whilst Jack Wong and Kevin Wong teamed up to beat defending champions Brian Yeung and Lee Hsin- Han, 4-6, 6-1, [10-7] to lift the men's doubles title and putting an end to Yeung and Lee’s run of six straight local majors. Eudice Chong made it a clean sweep at the tournament by claiming the ladies’ singles, ladies’ doubles and mixed doubles titles. In ladies’ singles, Eudice beat Cody Wong, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 to capture the crown and she partnered with Lynn Zhang to win the ladies’ doubles title with a 6-3, 4-6, [10-5] victory over Maggie Ng and Sher Chun Eudice Chong (HKG) & Mana Ayukawa (JPN) Eudice Chong (HKG) & Wu Fang-Hsien (TPE) Wing. Eudice’s third title saw her partner with Kevin Wong to beat
Maggie Ng and Lee Hsin Han, 6-4, 6-2 in the mixed doubles final. Men’s Singles Winner - Brian Yeung ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors HKTA organised an ITF World Tennis Tour Junior (J4) event at Victoria Park in January. Kelly Leung partnered with Yuna Kadowaki from Japan to finish runners-up in the girls’ doubles, whilst Sheena Masuda reached the semi-final in singles. In the boys' tournament, the best result was recorded by Caymus Choi who reached the quarterfinals in the boys’ doubles.
Due to COVID-19, the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Grade 5 events in July and December & the Grade 2 event in October were cancelled.
Ladies’ Singles Winner – Eudice Chong Men’s Doubles Winners – Kevin Wong & Jack Wong
Girls’ Doubles Runners-Up- Kelly Leung (HKG)/ Yuna Kadowaki (JPN) Girls’ Singles semi-finalist- Sheena Masuda (HKG)
Ladies’ Doubles Winners – Lynn Zhang & Eudice Chong Mixed Doubles Winners – Kevin Wong & Eudice Chong
24 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 25 Nissin Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 2020 NISSIN Demae Iccho Hong Kong Junior Nissin was the title sponsor of the event for the fourth consecutive year. Juniors competed in 18 events: Boys' and Girls' 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & Novice Competition 2020 18U singles and Boys' and Girls' 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U doubles, with the number of entries totalling over 924. Wai Ching Wah beat Dasson Chan Nissin Foods Co., Ltd was also the title sponsor of the Hong Kong Junior to win the Boys 18U title, while Chloris Li defeated Kaye Au-Yeung to capture the Girls 18U title. Novice Competition for the sixth consecutive year. The event comprised three competitions this year for juniors aged between eight to ten, and provides a great platform for youngsters who have progressed past the mini tennis stage to gain more match-play experience. This year, the competition was held at the Hong Kong Tennis Centre and events included boys' & girls' singles in 8U, 9U and 10U. To promote the ITF's Tennis 10s, the competition used green balls for 10U and 9U and orange balls with smaller sized tennis courts for 8U. Players exiting after the first match in each event in the competition were given the opportunity Participants enjoying the gift pack from Nissin to play in the consolation event. This year, almost 600 participants took part in these competitions.
Prize Presentation on 23 Oct 2020, Boys’ 18 & Under Singles winner (Wai Ching Wah) with Prize Presentation on 23 Oct 2020, Girls’ 18 & Under Singles winner (Chloris Li) with guests of Honour Ms. Blanche Wong (General Manager, Public Relations of Nissin Hong guests of Honour Ms. Blanche Wong (General Manager, Public Relations of Nissin Hong Kong Limited), Mr Philip Mok (HKTA President) and Mr. Clement Lee (HKTA Tournament Kong Limited), Mr. Philip Mok (HKTA President) and Mr. Clement Lee (HKTA Tournament Committee Chairman) Committee Chairman)
Prize Presentation on 31 Oct 2020, Girls’ 10U Winner - WANG Chiu Kwan, Nina with Prize Presentation on 31 Oct 2020, Boys’ 10U Winner - WONG Cho Lam with honourable honourable guests, Mr. Lam Siu-wai (HKTA Vice President), Mr. Takeshi Shigemi (Director guests, Mr. Lam Siu-wai (HKTA Vice President), Mr. Takeshi Shigemi (Director of Nissin of Nissin Food (HK) Management Company Ltd) and Mr. Philip Mok (HKTA President) Food (HK) Management Company Ltd) and Mr. Philip Mok (HKTA President)
Girls’ 12 & Under Doubles Winners (Rosalyn Chan / Fung Tak Sum) Boys’ 12 & Under Doubles Winners (Tam Sin Hang / Nicholas Cheng) Hong Kong District Tennis Circuit 2020 NISSIN Cup Noodles Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series 2020 The Hong Kong District Tennis Circuit is one of HKTA's local tournament Nissin Foods Co., Ltd, one of the major sponsors of Kei Nishikori, supported the Hong Kong Junior Series for the sixth year running. In 2020, two series for adult players. Five competitions were scheduled to take place competitions were hosted. The aim of the competitions is to promote tennis at the junior level for players between the ages of 11 and 18. Events at Hong Kong Tennis Centre, Shek Kip Mei Park, King’s Park Recreation included Boys' & Girls' 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U singles and Boys' & Girls' 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U doubles. There were over 1100 entries in total Ground, Tai Po Sports Ground and Victoria Park from October to December. and the competitions were held at different public tennis courts, such as Victoria Park, Shek Kip Mei Park, Tsing Yi Park and Hong Kong Tennis Centre.
Comp 1 Prize Presentation on 25 Nov 2020, Jane Wong (Winner of Girls’ 16 & Under Comp 1 Prize Presentation on 25 Nov 2020, Wong Tsz Fu with Guest of Honour, Mr. Singles) with Guest of Honour, Mr. Toshimichi Fujinawa (Executive Director, Nissin Food Toshimichi Fujinawa (Executive Director, Nissin Food (HK) Co. Ltd.) (HK) Co. Ltd and Mr Chris Lai (CEO of HKTA)
26 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 27 Men’s Singles Men’s Doubles Women’s Singles Women’s Doubles Tonghai Financial Mini Red Competition 2020 Winner Runner Up Winners Runners Up Winner Runner Up Winners Runners Up Tonghai Financial sponsored the Mini Red Competition for the first time in 2020. The competition is a starting point for players aged seven & under and events included boys' & girls' singles in 6U and 7U categories. This year, the competition was held at Tsing Yi Sports Centre and Comp 1 Chan Marco Danielle De approximately 100 young kids took part. Hong Kong Tennis Kwun Nam / Tang Wai Yau / Annette Poon / Tony Wilkey JR Lau Yuen Ming Shiun Lai Yung Shek Sophia St Jorre / Centre & Victoria Ho Samson Tsoi Chi Cheong Minori Yoshioka Theresa Jeong Park Ying Wai
Comp 2 Chung Gia Stevan Dos Khan Aman / Shek Kip Mei Park Ng Hao Yuan Trien Litte / Au Yeung Mei Ho Shiun Lai Yung - - Santos Stein Ng Hao Yuan & King’s Park Teshima Kenji
Comp 3 Hong Kong Tennis Romain Boulben Yip Yin Wang - - Shiun Lai Yung Lau Chun Yan - - Centre
Date: 5-11 December 2020 Comp 4 Venue: Victoria Park
Girls’ 6U Winner - YUE Wai Bo Wilma Boys’ 6U Winner - GLADKIKH Matvey Date: 19-24 December 2020 Comp 5 Venue: Shek Kip Mei Park & Tai Po Sports Ground
Community Junior Tennis Competition 2020 The community tennis events for Boys' and Girls' 12U are a bridge between the Junior Series and Junior Novice competitions. They are an integral and popular part of the tournament scene in Hong Kong and each year events are organised in different districts, enabling players from different areas to compete. For this year, nearly 200 entries participated in two competitions, with the draws divided into Hong Kong Island and New Territories.
Prize Presentation on 29 Nov 2020, Girls’ 7U Winner – KONG Hyaleen with Chief Operating Prize Presentation on 29 Nov 2020, Boys’ 7U Winner - WONG Sebastian Paul with Chief & Risk Officer of China Tonghai International Financial Limited, Mr. Stacey Wong. Operating & Risk Officer of China Tonghai International Financial Limited, Mr. Stacey Wong.
Davis Cup & Fed Cup by BNP Paribas The Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas (formerly the Federation Cup) were cancelled due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hong Kong will stay in Davis Cup Asia / Oceania Group III and Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Asia / Oceania Group II in 2021.
Prize Presentation on 22 Nov 2020, C2 Boys’ 12U Winner & Runner-up, LEE Owen & YIM Prize Presentation on 22 Nov 2020, C2 Girls’ 12U Winner & Runner-Up LEUNG Tsz Yau & Wan Him Donovan LUNG Pui Yin
28 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 29 LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chairman Vice Chairman Members Staff Members HKTA League Lam Siu Wai Benjamin Chang Ernest Chiu Look Kwong Chou James Xu Chris Lai The annual League Presentation Ceremony was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, with the respective winners listed as follows. Frederick Keung Irene Marshall Dr. Desmund Yip Allison Leung Margurite Hess Debbie See Philip Mok (Ex officio) Clement Lee Paul Siu Michael Cheng (Ex officio) Division Winter League 2019/20 Men's A+ CRC Dr. Derek Ling Gary Sze Men's A KRC Men's B USRC Men's C RECREIO 2 Men's D HKCC Year in Review Men's E KTHOA The League Management Committee (LMC) is responsible Ladies' A+ KCC for overseeing the promotion, marketing, administration and Ladies' A MSSRC management of all league tennis organised or sanctioned by HKTA. Ladies' B AMC Both the Winter League, with over 180 teams and 3600 players Ladies' C THKJC from 41 clubs competing, and the Junior League (Autumn), with 38 teams and 500 players, continued to show growth in participation this year. The Two Court League (run together with the Federation of Division Junior Team Tennis 2019 (Autumn) A SCAA Community Tennis Clubs) was also successfully completed. B HLY HKTA continues to ensure ample competitive opportunities for C CRC 1 players of all ages and abilities. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mixed Doubles League, Summer League, Veterans' League (run jointly with the Hong Kong Veterans' Tennis Association), Junior Team Tennis (Spring), Tennis Convenors Forum and Tennis Convenors Tournament were cancelled this year. The league online system for entering match scores, which was launched during the 2019/20 Winter League, allows for full match score Two Court League submission through its online portal. Teams can now view the match scores, games, and participating players for each match. In view of smaller clubs and private housing estates' lack of access to regular league participation, the HKTA and FCTC jointly organises a Two Court League to provide more competitive opportunities for players belonging to this particular demographic. This year, a total of 1,500 players from 90 teams from 34 FCTC member clubs and five HKTA member clubs and residential tennis clubs took part. The Two Court League continues to be a thriving initiative that generates considerable interest and participation from the local tennis community.
30 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 31 COACHES DEVELOPMENT & Workshops and Seminars Workshops and seminars are essential for education of coaches and to ensure they QUALIFICATIONS COMMITTEE continually enhance their knowledge to stay up to date with the current trends and practices of the coaching industry. A total of 9 workshops were conducted during the year, with newly Chairman Members Staff Members developed online workshops commencing via Zoom to ensure the continuity of training whilst group gathering restrictions were in place. Highlights of the year include: Jimmy Chang Willy Chan Sam Lee Michael Cheng (Ex officio) Eric Chung Matthew Cheng Gordon Ng Philip Mok (Ex officio) German Man • A workshop specifically tailored to orange ball training which was conducted for coaches who teach at schools, equipping them with drills and implementation suggestions for YY Chong Hugo Tse Olivia Tse Orange Ball Training for Schools Workshop training, including an on-court practical session. Daniel Lee Alan Yeung • An in-person workshop to review the key takeaways from the 2019 Worldwide ITF Coaches’ Conference which was held in July. The topics included ‘Ways to improve your Year in Review communication IQ,’ ‘Teaching kids the fundamentals of the game (3 to 7 years),’ ‘The power of the self-feed in kids’ tennis development,’ ‘Progressions at different stages of The Coaches Development & Qualifications Committee (CDQC) is responsible for the continued and ever evolving education and professional the point of impact’ and ‘Shots in the modern women’s game.’ development of coaches in Hong Kong. In order to improve the overall standard of coaching and increase the growth of tennis in the region, • An online ‘Tennis & Yoga’ workshop which was held in September to introduce how a systematic development programme with certified coaches at all levels trained to the international standards recognised by ITF and HKTA is yoga can benefit tennis players and be incorporated into a professional athlete’s training required. programme.
This year the CDQC continued to work with ITF on the necessary steps to be taken to achieve the extensive criteria set by the ITF Task Force on • Two online ‘Tennis Training for children with Special Needs’ workshops were conducted Yoga for tennis Coach Education to establish ITF Silver recognition for Hong Kong. Additionally, to further support coaches, a new Coach Registration Programme by Heep Hong Society in September and October, respectively. The first aimed to give was launched alongside the running of workshops and seminars during the year, including newly developed online training sessions. participants an understanding of the physical challenges of children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and provided training strategies. The second focused on developing an understanding of the characteristics and needs of Coach Registration Programme Special Educational Needs (SEN) children and providing coaching and training suggestions. In order to extend HKTA services and provide support to more coaches in Hong Kong, During the year to date, more than 330 people participated in workshops organised by CDQC, summarised below. in addition to the Coach Licensing Scheme, the HKTA launched a ‘Coach Registration Month Topic Plan for 2021 Programme,’ which welcomes coaches who have valid tennis coaching certificates to register. May Four elements to help players get back to full training After registration, they can: June Ways to prevent heatstroke and dehydration With the expiration of our current ITF recognition in July 2021, a key goal for the coming year will be to continue working hard a) Receive direct and timely news. June Orange ball training for schools July 2019 Worldwide ITF coaches conference review with ITF on its renewal and the move towards Silver recognition. b) Receive updated International Tennis Federation (ITF) coaching information. September Tennis & Yoga Due to increased demand for coaches in schools as a result of c) Receive information on further education and continuous professional training opportunities. September Tennis Training for children with Special Needs 1 Coach Registration the renewal of Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme, a pilot d) Be represented by HKTA on matters of industry concern. October Tennis Training for children with Special Needs 2 school instructor training scheme to investigate the feasibility for November Key coordination drills to enhance skill development e) Be part of a two-way communication channel between HKTA and the wider coaching community. training red ball instructors for coaching beginners at primary December Advanced tennis skills and techniques schools was conducted during the year. The feedback from There are currently 90 coaches registered in the programme. university students taking part in the scheme has been positive and we will further explore the viability of including them in Certification & Licensing Roadmap for ITF Silver Recognition school training sessions to assist the primary instructors. To ensure the quality of local coaches, HKTA, in collaboration with ITF, has since 2003 organised high-level certification courses for coaches. The HKTA has been working with ITF during the year on the necessary steps to Lastly, we continue to work closely with the Committees and HKTA Coach Certification Scheme is comprised of three levels of coach certifications — Elementary, Development and Advanced. be taken to progress to ITF Silver recognition. A conference call with ITF’s organisations which organise programmes and events that need Development Officer was arranged in late April to establish the required support and enhancement in tennis coaching. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first Elementary level course was follow up actions, primarily providing information about a number of rescheduled to November and we hope to complete a total of two courses coaching related areas, such as details of the structure of the CDQC and by the end of the year. Coach Education Department, details of the HK Coach Education Course and content, details of the calendar of professional development workshops and The HKTA Coach Licensing Scheme continues to provide a benchmark a list of the current national tutors and their training arrangements, amongst to address the needs of tennis coaching and to maintain, upgrade and others. enhance coaching standards locally. It provides a formal recognition for the coaches and implements a continuous professional development One outstanding item is the requirement to have sufficient national tutors programme for them, whilst safeguarding the interests of the tennis that can deliver Level 2 courses (for which they need to be trained to a Level public. 3 standard) which has been delayed due to the rescheduling of coaching courses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. IVE Pilot Red Instructor Course
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Chairman Vice Chairman Members Staff Member Workshops and Seminars
Vincent Liang, J.P. Jimmy Chang Mathew Cheng Marcus Kam Michael Cheng (Ex officio) Jesper Chow ITF has launched the National Associations (NA) Assistance Programme which offers a series of financial support measures designed to support national Dr. Sam Li Michelle Mui Philip Mok (Ex officio) associations during the gradual return to tennis activities for the period from 8 Dr. Derek Ling Frederick Wong June to 31 December 2020. HKTA submitted two officiating workshops for the grant.
Workshops and seminars are important for officials to maintain their knowledge Year in Review and stay up to date with the current trends and practices of the industry. During The Officiating Committee (OC) recognises the need to continually improve the overall standard of officiating in Hong Kong and is tasked with the year, workshops were conducted both face-to-face and online via Zoom due taking action to ensure this. During the year, seminars were conducted to provide upgrading channels for existing officials. At the same time, we to the COVID-19 pandemic. continue to support and encourage more officials to attend available ITF workshops to upgrade their knowledge & skills sets, and to gain further experience by working at overseas tournaments.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HKTA officials worked on a reduced schedule of nearly 30 tournaments in 2020, including the ITF World Tennis Tour Men’s & Women’s events and junior tournaments in Hong Kong. Mr. Charles Lau also worked as Chief Umpire at a Davis Cup play-off tie in Manila in mid-March this year.
Month Topic Level Speaker Participants (completed workshop) June Referee/ Chief Umpire Meeting Referee and Chief Umpire Charles Lau 26 (face-to-face seminar) September Refresher Course 2020 - Off-Court Umpiring ALL Charles Lau 80 (Roving Umpire) (online workshop)
3 Mr. Charles Lau at the Davis Cup 2020 (PHI VS GRE) World Group II Play-off tie December Eye Technical Operation (online workshop) ALL Roy Liu TBC
CRC Hong Kong Elite Tennis Invitational 2020 ITF Officiating - The Umpires’ Lounge The CRC Hong Kong Elite Tennis Invitational 2020 was held from 5 to 12 July 2020 at Chinese Recreation Club, with HKTA supporting the event by supplying officials. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the first opportunity for officials to officiate at a tennis tournament following a six-month Beginning 20 April 2020, ITF Officiating has launched a series of online webinars and workshops for officials on the Officiating Portal called ‘The break. Umpires’ Lounge.’ The sessions were scheduled on a semi-weekly basis in different regions and are aimed at specific groups of officials. The 2020 schedule is shown as below:
Date Subject Tuesday, 28 April 2020 Asia/Oceania Officiating Update Thursday, 7 May 2020 Evaluation Workshop Part 1 (Asia/Oceania) Monday, 18 May 2020 Matches played without Chair Umpires (Asia/Oceania) Tuesday, 26 May 2020 Tips for Chief & Line Umpires (Asia/Oceania) Thursday, 4 June 2020 Life of a Professional Umpire (Asia/Oceania) Tuesday, 9 June 2020 Please check the mark! (Asia/Oceania) Thursday, 2 July 2020 Evaluation Workshop Part 2 (Asia, Oceania, Africa) Thursday, 30 July 2020 Code Violation - you cannot be serious?! (Asia, Oceania, Africa) Thursday, 26 November 2020 Return to Tennis Asia / Oceania; What do you need to know?
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Asian Tennis Federation Webinar Chairman Members Staff Members Ronny Chow Herman Cheng William Ho Dr. Joseph Wong Grandi Chan ATF hosted its first Webinar via Zoom on Saturday, 27 June 2020 on Total number of HKTA qualified officials Ronnie Cheng Philip Ng Michael Cheng (Ex officio) Olivia Tse the topic of "Officiating in Asia & Cohesive Working with the National National Level officials 123 Federations". The list of speakers included Mr. Ashraf Hamouda from ITF White Badge 10 Oscar Chow Lam Siu Wai Philip Mok (Ex officio) Qatar, Ms. Meruyert Kaukeyeva from Kazakhstan and Mr. Amorn Edward Ho Michele Windsor Duangpinkum from Thailand. They all presented and shared their ITF Sliver Badge Chief Umpire 1 officiating experiences from their careers. ITF Sliver Badge International Referee 1 CSR Committee’s Directive The Community & Social Responsibility Committee is mandated with the mission to steer and implement HKTA’s community and social responsibility programmes and to increase its engagement in the community, whilst driving the Association’s fundraising. The overreaching goal of the Committee is to provide more opportunities for the less privileged and under-resourced in the Hong Kong community to engage in the game, whilst also promoting tennis as a sport that offers an enjoyable way to participate in an active, healthy lifestyle for all.
HKTA Foundation As an initiative to reinforce governance on the Association’s fundraising activities, the HKTA Foundation was founded in 2020 as the charitable fund pledging platform of HKTA. The Foundation is registered as a tax-exempt charity under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
The Foundation’s vision is to enhance the lives and well-being of disadvantaged & under-resourced groups, as well as those with disabilities in the community through active engagement in the sport of tennis. The core focus is on offering access to sports training to further the educational and personal development of these groups in a fun and active way. This vision of the HKTA Foundation aligns with the mandate of the CSR Committee.
The Foundation’s key mission is to raise money through donations and the organisation of fund-raising events to support HKTA’s existing HKTA officials worked on the following events in 2020 community programmes and increase their reach and scope across Hong Kong. Its support is expected to extend to scholarships, sponsorship and the creation of new initiatives to serve the community.
1 Hong Kong ITF World Tennis Tour Men’s 25K 12 Community Junior Tennis Competition (Comp 1 - 2) A social media ‘Toilet Paper Challenge’ fundraiser was launched by the Foundation in April and raised a total of HK$39,600. The Challenge 2 Prudential Hong Kong ITF World Tennis Tour Women 25K 13 Nissin Demae Iccho Junior Tennis Novice Competition (Comp 1 - 3) encouraged participants to create group ‘chain effect’ tennis themed toilet paper skills videos and post them on Instagram, with a donation to the 3 Hong Kong ITF World Tennis Tour Junior (Grade 4) 14 Tonghai Financial Mini Red Competition (Comp 1) Foundation for each video posted. 4 PRUDENTIAL Hong Kong National Tennis Championships 15 PRUDENTIAL Winter League 5 Nissin Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships 16 Veterans' League Hong Kong Jockey Club Tennis Rocks 6 CRC Open 17 Hong Kong ITF Super Seniors Tournament (Grade 3) A three-year extension of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Tennis Rocks project was signed in 2019 with The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, 7 CRC Hong Kong Elite Tennis Invitational 2020 18 PRUDENTIAL Junior Team Tennis – Autumn to run until 2022. The project continues to promote tennis to individuals of all ages and abilities, across four targeted programmes: ‘Tennis Rocks’ 8 SCAA 110th Anniversary Open Tennis Championships 19 FCTC League for grassroots primary school students, ‘Special Tennis Rocks’ for students with special educational needs, ‘Teach the Teachers Tennis’ for physical 9 SCAA 110th Anniversary Open Junior Tennis Championships 20 Hong Kong National Veterans' Tennis Championships education teachers, and ‘Senior Tennis Rocks’ for retirees and seniors over 55.
rd 10 Hong Kong Districts Tennis Circuits (Comp 1) 21 33 All Civil Servants Henry Fok Cup Tennis Tournament – Hong Kong The increase in funding to HK$27 Chinese Civil Servants’ Association 11 Nissin Hong Kong Junior Tennis Series (Comp 1) million has facilitated an overall expansion of the programme, increasing coverage from 10 to 14 districts for both students and seniors, and adding beneficiaries from other groups, such as those with hearing impairments.
36 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 37 Caring Organisation Recognition Due to COVID-19, HKJC Tennis Rocks training programmes were After nomination by Heep Hong Society and the Hong Kong Down Syndrome suspended for the majority of this year, with the exception of ‘Special Association, HKTA was awarded the 2019/20 Caring Company Logo by the Hong Tennis Rocks,’ ‘Senior Tennis Rocks’ and ‘Teach the Teachers Tennis.’ Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) in recognition of our commitment to caring ‘Special Tennis Rocks,’ for players with hearing impairments resumed for the community, employees, and the environment. This recognition is a further training for 24 participants in June and then again from October, testament to the community and socially responsible initiatives that HKTA actively whilst ‘Senior Tennis Rocks’ saw 586 participants resume training engages in to promote awareness for embracing social inclusion. when tennis courts were re-opened. Additionally, two ‘Teach the Teachers Tennis’ (4T) courses were conducted in May and July, which were attended by 22 teachers.
HKTA Tennis Rocks to Mod-Orange After continued development of HKTA Tennis Rocks since its inception in 2014, it will be rebranded to Mod-Orange in the near future to facilitate kids in the existing Tennis Rocks programmes to continue their development at the next level. Mod-Orange was first introduced in 2019 to provide orange ball training for those students that had completed the one-year red ball training of the HKJC Tennis Rocks programme, as it was found, following an internal review, that a transition programme was needed for those who want to continue playing tennis, but couldn’t afford to do so.
With expansion of HKJC Tennis Rocks able to cover and incorporate the existing HKTA Tennis Rocks programme, the evolution of the HKTA Tennis Rocks programme will allow for students within the programme to follow a continuous development pathway, and at the same time also being a better utilisation of funding for one of the areas that most need it. Acknowledgements Plans for 2021 We are grateful for the support from a number of benefactors, without In the coming 12 months, the CSR Committee aims to further develop which HKTA's various CSR initiatives in 2020 would not be possible: the HKTA Foundation and explore possible fundraising events and campaigns for supporting new CSR projects. We also look forward to • Eason Chan; fully resuming our flagship ‘Tennis Rocks’ programmes, and also to HKTA and Heep Hong Society • Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association; continue running and expanding our other existing initiatives. Training for Heep Hong members resumed in September and there are • Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth; currently 46 players regularly engaged in the programme. There were At the invitation of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, • Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; 3 members promoted to other HKTA Programmes for further training HKTA has submitted a proposal to collaborate with four NGOs/ in 2020. • Hong Kong Tennis Foundation; sport associations on a new youth development programme called ‘Empowering Coaching,’ which aims to make sport, education, • Heep Hong Society; and other activities more engaging, enjoyable and empowering • HKTA coaches that participated in our CSR programmes; for participants. Through the application of the “Empowering • ITF Wheelchair Tennis Development; Coaching” methodology, it strives to create an empowering climate • Learning Support Services Association; during training sessions, whilst also minimising disempowering • Prudential Hong Kong Limited; strategies, and seeks to help our coaches then develop their own Wheelchair Tennis strategies for creating a more empowering coaching environment. • The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf; and With the introduction of HKTA’s first wheelchair initiatives organised The programme aspires to develop in its participants a resilient in conjunction with Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth • All other commercial sponsors personality, capability to tackle challenges and see solutions, and (HKFHY) in 2019, there was further progress this year in growing listed in alphabetical order positive character at an early age. The project will include a ‘Train- wheelchair tennis in Hong Kong. 2020 ITF funding for wheelchair the-trainer’ programme, sports training, a sports taster programme, tennis was approved and we received specialised equipment from a mentorship programme alongside volunteering and competition ITF, including 14 wheelchairs with spare parts, racquets and balls, components. The free-of- charge programme is targeted to commence amongst other items. in September 2021, along with continuous education and support Collaboration with the LCSD for expanding wheelchair tennis in Hong through an ‘Empowering Coaching’ webpage. Kong also occurred during the year to explore more locations for conducting training sessions in the future.
38 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 39 MEMBERSHIP & CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE A shift to a less formal and more entertaining tone was employed and more specific social media content was developed in order to reach different audience segments, such as parents, kids of different ages and the mass public. A push to include more video content was made to more Chairman Vice Chairman Members Staff Member effectively engage people. A series of three giveaway games was launched, the first of which, the ‘Nissin Line Call Challenge’ proved very popular and enabled us to engage both our long term sponsor and the tennis community, receiving good feedback. A ‘Meet the Juniors’ video series was Samson Siu Mathew Cheng Conrad Chan Sam Melwani Michael Cheng (Ex Officio) Edith Lun also started and player development, coach education and officiating were highlighted in a ‘Getting to know HKTA’ series. Alex Tam Nick Fok Gordon Ng Philip Mok (Ex officio) Cindi Hui Mahmood Rumjahn Amy Mang Terry Tsang
Year in Review The Membership and Corporate Affairs Committee (MCAC) is responsible for maintaining HKTA’s membership database and securing sponsorship for the Association’s programmes and events throughout the year. It also manages communications and the dissemination of information to members, affiliated clubs, sponsors, supporters and the general public. Additionally, MCAC oversees all editorial content creation by HKTA across its numerous physical and digital platforms. As a national sports association, Facebook is the key social media platform utilised and it saw significant growth with the number of followers This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corporate Patron League was postponed to January 2021 in the interest of ensuring the health and increasing by more than 20% year on year, in addition to a higher engagement rate for posts. safety of all those involved, and we look forward to soon resuming one of the highlights of the local tennis and business calendar. Additionally, to keep member HKTA members, fans, sponsors and other stakeholders up to the date with the latest Almost every business and organisation is facing adversity and challenging times in the current global climate, and as an NGO, support from the activities of the Association and local tennis, an e-newsletter was sent out Government and the commercial sector continues to be key for HKTA to run tournaments and training programmes. As we weather this difficult each month, and two issues of our hard copy newsletter were released in time together, whilst staying safe and healthy, we look forward to coming out stronger in the near future. June and November, respectively.
Membership (as of 30 Nov, 2020) Corporate Patron League 2020 Total Members 3335 Originally scheduled to be held in April and May this year, the 28th Dr. Henry Fok Corporate Patron League was postponed due to the COVID-19 Adult Members 2720 pandemic. It is currently rescheduled for mid-January 2021 and in view of the challenges of the current situation, the event will be held over three Junior Members 635 days. Affiliated & League Clubs 40
Whilst the decision to postpone the event was a difficult one, it was made after careful consideration of the prevailing restrictions due to COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of all participants and staff involved, which continues to be our number one concern. We remain dedicated HKTA Affiliated & League Clubs (Listed in alphabetical order) to the staging of the event in a safe environment and to the core purpose of the CPL of offering companies the opportunity to meet, compete and socialise in a healthy and active tennis setting. We continue to receive enquiries and interest and are grateful for the continued support for this long-standing event. 1 5 9
Member Communications, Website and Social Media Aberdeen Marina Club Club De Recreio Fairview Park Country Club Due to the impact of COVID-19, there was an overall shift to online during the year. During this time the Committee oversaw the re-branding of HKTA’s digital platforms, including the launch of the revamped HKTA website and a re-development of the social media platforms to more closely align the brand across all channels. 2 6 10 Correctional Services Department Sports The revamping of the HKTA website saw an extensive process to overhaul the existing platform and create a more user-friendly site to serve American Club Association Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club the needs of the Association, its members and other users. The revamp emphasised the move to incorporate online systems, such as the new tournament calendar, rankings, membership system and league results submission portal. It also streamlined content and modernised the user interface, in particular the landing page. 3 7 11 Social media was also a key focus during 2020, with a review and overall re-structuring of HKTA’s social media platforms taking place. The layout and Chinese Recreation Club Hong Kong Craigengower Cricket Club Heng Fa Chuen Club design of the platforms were enhanced to make them more eye-catching. For Facebook, a re-designed main graphic with the new slogan of ‘Connect with HK Tennis’ was implemented to align with the re-vamped website and 4 8 12 to drive traffic to it.
The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club Discovery Bay Recreation Club Hilltop Country Club
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Hong Kong Country Club Kingswood Villas Tennis Club Police Tennis Club Oscar Chow Ronnie Cheng Siu Wai Lam Amelia Yau Michael Cheng (Ex officio) Denise Kwan Ronny Chow Clement Lee Edward Yu Philip Mok (Ex officio)
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Hong Kong Cricket Club Kornhill Recreation Club South China Athletic Association Year in Review The Finance Committee (FC) continued to advise and assist the Council to oversee its responsibilities in relation to internal control, financial management, compliance with funding bodies, accounting and financial requirements, and other fiscal reporting. 15 25 35 During the year, officers and staff members of HKTA attended a number of finance related briefings organised by various government departments. Hong Kong Football Club Kowloon Cricket Club Spotlight Recreation Club These included: • Briefing on Occupational Retirement Schemes (Amendment) Bill 2019 • Annual briefing for National Sporting Associations (NSA) 2020 16 26 36 • Briefing Session - Report on the Comprehensive Review of the Sports Subvention Scheme under LCSD
After the briefing session on Comprehensive Review, HKTA was invited to join the Pilot Scheme. Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy Kowloon Tong Club The University of Hong Kong Tennis Club For the mid-year assessment of National Sports Associations (NSA) for 2018-19, HKTA scored 96.79 out of 100 (top score for 2018-19 was 98.53). The scoring assessed Key Performance Areas (KPA) on:
17 27 37 1. Organisation of Programmes 2. Development and Promotion of Sport The Hong Kong Jockey Club Kowloon Tsai Home Owner’s Association United Services Recreation Club 3. Performance of Athletes 4. Corporate Governance and Compliance a. Follow up on Quality Assurance Section (QAS)'s Recommendations 18 28 38 b. Establishment of Athlete Selection System c. Timely Submission of Reports / Documents / Hong Lok Yuen Country Club Ladies’ Recreation Club Yau Yat Chuen Garden City Club Transparency of NSA's Operation d. Effective Use of Public Funding
e. Handling of Complaints / Enquires (25 NSAs - f. Exercising of Internal Control 42%) 19 Wonderland Club 29 39
Yaumatei & Tsimshatsui Recreation & Laguna City Resident Club House Sports Association
In accordance with their recommendations, HKTA completed a 4th Audit Inspection by QAS in March 2020. No material misstatement due to fraud or error was found. 20 30 40 During the year, the FC continued to review the annual financial planning and budgeting prepared by management. The FC was tasked to review India Club MTR Corporation YMCA of Hong Kong and make recommendations for the draft financial statement with the HKTA CEO and Accountant before it was passed to the Auditors, as well as advising the Council on the adoption of the Auditor's financial statement.
The FC conducted its normal business of providing direction and advice to the HKTA and its Council on financial policies. With regards to annual 21 31 Municipal Services Staff Recreation Club financial planning and budgeting, the FC recommended to the Council to write a multi-year instead of a one-year working budget.
Indian Recreation Club Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, public courts and indoor sports facilities were closed for lengthy periods, on and off, from January to December. All HKTA organised training and tournaments were either cancelled or postponed during this period. FC reviewed the financial impact with revised budgets for different scenarios to evaluate the effect on overall revenue and assess the cash flow level to ensure HKTA maintained a healthy financial position. 22 32
Jardine’s Lookout Residents’ Association Pacific Club
42 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 Hong Kong Tennis Association Annual Report 2020 43 APPENDIX GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE League - Roll of Honour (2009 - 2020) Chairman Members Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division KCC Gordon Ng Felix Chow Ronald Kwok Janice Tsang Philip Mok (Ex-Officio) Men's A Division KRC Men's A Division KTC 1 Vanessa Cheung Selwyn Si Eric Wong Michael Cheng (Ex-Officio) Men's B Division USRC Men's B Division PACIFIC 1 Men's C Division RECREIO 2 Men's C Division IRC Marvin Hsu Philip Tam Derek Yu Men's D Division HKCC Men's D Division CCC 3 2019/20 Winter League 2019/20 2018/19 Winter League 2018/19 Men's E Division KTHOA Men's E Division CSSA Ladies' A+ Division KCC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A Division MSSRC Ladies' A Division CCC Year in Review Ladies' B Division AMC Ladies' B Division HLY Ladies' C Division THKJC Ladies' C Division CCC The Governance Committee (GC) continued with its directive to develop, review and monitor HKTA’s policies and practices relating to governance Men's A+ Division Men's A+ Division CCC and compliance. This work has been ongoing throughout the year and the GC continues to give relevant recommendations to the Council in areas Men's A Division Men's A Division CCC Men's B Division Men's B Division KTHOA 2 within its scope of duties in cases where action or improvement is deemed necessary. Men's C Division Men's C Division KRC Men's D Division Men's D Division SRC 1 2020 Summer League 2020 Cancelled 2019 Summer League 2019 The GC maintains a macro view of the Association and oversees and provides guidance to the HKTA management team and staff in areas of Men's E Division Men's E Division CBGCC policy and practices, especially in respect to the sports industry or Government directives. The GC monitors the latest trends and regulations in Ladies' A+ Division Ladies' A+ Division CRC governance to ensure they are incorporated in HKTA’s policies, and guarantee that all necessary procedures are correctly followed, including the Ladies' A Division Ladies' A Division SCAA Ladies' B Division Ladies' B Division HKFC proper completion and filing of relevant records and documents. Ladies' C Division Ladies' C Division RECREIO Mixed Doubles (1) Mixed Doubles (1) IRC During the year, the findings from the Audit Commission reports on SF&OC and HKFA were reviewed and crosschecked against HKTA’s own 2020 Mixed Doubles League 2020 Mixed Doubles (2) Cancelled 2019 Mixed Doubles League 2019 Mixed Doubles (2) SRC 1 practices. The reports covered topics such as conflict of interest issues, declarations by board members, attendance of board members at meetings, Mixed Doubles (3) Mixed Doubles (3) SRC 2 Division A SCAA Division A SCAA meeting agendas and minutes, and the declaration of panel members for recruitment, and its findings showed no malpractices or deficiencies Junior Team Tennis 2019 - Junior Team Tennis 2018- 2019 Division B HLY 2018 Division B FPCC amongst HKTA’s current practices. Autumn Autumn Division C CRC 1 Division C CRC 1 Division A Division A SCAA Junior Team Tennis 2020- Junior Team Tennis 2019 - A review of the selection criteria for players for international team events is also currently being conducted by the GC, in order to ensure maximum 2020 Division B Cancelled 2019 Division B CRC Spring Spring fairness and transparency in the selection process. Division C Division C CRC 1
Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Men's A+ Division HKCC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A Division LRC Men's A Division LRC 2 Men's B Division AMC Men's B Division CRC Men's C Division KTHOA 1 Men's C Division AMC Men's D Division VTC Men's D Division LRC 2017/18 Winter League 2017/18 2016/17 Winter League 2016/17 Men's E Division SRC 2 Men's E Division HILLTOP Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A Division KRC Ladies' A Division HLY Ladies' B Division HILLTOP Ladies' B Division KTC Ladies' C Division SRC 2 Ladies' C Division DBRC 1 Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A Division KTC Men's A Division RECREIO Men's B Division SCAA 1 Men's B Division SCAA 2 Men's C Division AC Men's C Division SCAA Men's D Division THKJC 2 Men's D Division KTHOA 2018 Summer League 2018 2017 Summer League 2017 Men's E Division KRC Men's E Division USRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A Division LAGUNA Ladies' A Division SCAA 2 Ladies' B Division FPCC Ladies' B Division PTC Ladies' C Division RECREIO 1 Ladies' C Division THKJC Mixed Doubles (1) IRC Mixed Doubles (1) KCC 2018 Mixed Doubles League 2018 Mixed Doubles (2) KTHOA 2017 Mixed Doubles League 2017 Mixed Doubles (2) KTHOA Mixed Doubles (3) CCC Mixed Doubles (3) KTC Division A OLYMPIC Division A KTC Junior Team Tennis 2017 - 2017 Division B NUTC Junior Team Tennis 2016 - Division B CRC 1 Autumn 2016 Division C HLY Autumn Division C AC Division A NUTC Division D CRC Junior Team Tennis 2018 - 2018 Division B SCAA Division B NUTC Spring Junior Team Tennis 2017 - Division C CRC 1 2017 Division C CRC Spring Division D LRC - DRAGONS
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League - Roll of Honour (2009 - 2020) League - Roll of Honour (2009 - 2020) Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division LRC Men's A+ Division IRC Men's A Division COUNTRY Men's A Division HKU Men's A Division HKCC 1 Men's A Division KTHOA 1 Men's B Division KTC Men's B Division RECREIO 1 Men's B Division KRC Men's B Division USRC Men's C Division GCYCC Men's C Division CCC 4 Men's C Division IRC Men's C Division THKJC 2 Men's D Division KRC Men's D Division USRC Men's D Division KTC 2 Men's D Division MTR 2015/16 Winter League 2015/16 2014/15 Winter League 2014/15 2011/12 Winter League 2011/12 2010/11 Winter League 2010/11 Men's E Division IC Men's E Division USRC Men's E Division THKJC Men's E Division KRC 1 Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division KCC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division KCC Ladies' A Division DBRC 1 Ladies' A Division LRC Ladies' A Division CCC 2 Ladies' A Division USRC Ladies' B Division FPCC 1 Ladies' B Division HKFC Ladies' B Division HKU Ladies' B Division CBGCC 1 Ladies' C Division AC Ladies' C Division FPCC Ladies' C Division IRC Ladies' C Division CCC Men's A+ Division CCC Men's A+ Division HKCC Men's A+ Division KCC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A Division KTC 1 Men's A Division RECREIO Men's A Division HILLTOP Men's A Division PACIFIC 1 Men's B Division FPCC Men's B Division HKFC 1 Men's B Division WONDERLAND 1 Men's B Division HKCC 1 Men's C Division SCAA Men's C Division SCAA Men's C Division THKJC 1 Men's C Division KTHOA 2 Men's D Division SCAA Men's D Division SCAA 1 Men's D Division SCAA Men's D Division SCAA 2016 Summer League 2016 2015 Summer League 2015 2012 Summer League 2012 2011 Summer League 2011 Men's E Division KCC Men's E Division AC Men's E Division SCAA Men's E Division KTC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A Division KTHOA Ladies' A Division SCAA 1 Ladies' A Division KRC Ladies' A Division SCAA Ladies' B Division CRC Ladies' B Division HFCC Ladies' B Division CSSA Ladies' B Division KTHOA Ladies' C Division AMC Ladies' C Division DBRC Ladies' C Division CRC Ladies' C Division AC Mixed Doubles (1) CRC Mixed Doubles (1) CRC Mixed Doubles (1) KCC Mixed Doubles (1) KCC 2016 Mixed Doubles League 2016 Mixed Doubles (2) KTHOA 2015 Mixed Doubles League 2015 Mixed Doubles (2) KTHOA 2012 Mixed Doubles League 2012 Mixed Doubles (2) CCC 2011 Mixed Doubles League 2011 Mixed Doubles (2) KTC Mixed Doubles (3) KTC Mixed Doubles (3) KTC Mixed Doubles (3) KRC Mixed Doubles (3) USRC Division A KTC Division A KTC Division A SSP Division A KTHOA Junior Team Tennis 2015 - Division B NUTC Junior Team Tennis 2014 - Division B NUTC Junior Team Tennis 2011 - Division B TIGERS Junior Team Tennis 2010 - Division B SSP 2015 2014 2011 2010 Autumn Division C CRC Autumn Division C HLY Autumn Division C SSP Autumn Division C SSP Division D AC Division D HLY Division D CRC Division D KTC Division A SCAA Division A SCAA Division A KRC Division A CRC Junior Team Tennis 2016 - Division B NUTC Junior Team Tennis 2015 - Division B DBRC Junior Team Tennis 2012 - Division B SSP Junior Team Tennis 2011 - Division B TIGERS 2016 2015 2012 2011 Spring Division C DBRC Spring Division C AMC Spring Division C SCAA Spring Division C SSP Division D CRC 1 Division D CRC 1 Division D SSP Division D CRC
Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Year League Division Winning team Men's A+ Division LRC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division KCC Men's A+ Division LRC 1 Men's A Division COUNTRY Men's A Division LRC Men's A Division CBGCC Men's A Division KTC Men's B Division CRC 1 Men's B Division SRC 1 Men's B Division LRC Men's B Division IRC Men's C Division GCYCC Men's C Division MTR 1 Men's C Division COUNTRY Men's C Division KTC 1 Men's D Division RECREIO Men's D Division HKFC Men's D Division KTHOA Men's D Division YMCA 1 2013/14 Winter League 2013/14 2012/13 Winter League 2012/13 2009/10 Winter League 2009/10 2008/09 Winter League 2008/09 Men's E Division LAGUNA Men's E Division CSSA Men's E Division USRC Men's E Division FPCC 1 Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division LRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A Division KTHOA Ladies' A Division FPCC Ladies' A Division THKJC Ladies' A Division AC Ladies' B Division PTC Ladies' B Division FPCC Ladies' B Division KRC Ladies' B Division HLY Ladies' C Division FPCC Ladies' C Division FPCC Ladies' C Division CBGCC Ladies' C Division HKU Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A+ Division CRC Men's A Division LRC Men's A Division HILLTOP Men's A Division KCC Men's A Division CRC 1 Men's B Division WONDERLAND Men's B Division CBGCC Men's B Division KTHOA Men's B Division SCAA 2 Men's C Division HFCC Men's C Division RECREIO Men's C Division CCC 1 Men's C Division KTHOA 2 Men's D Division SCAA Men's D Division FPCC 1 Men's D Division THKJC 2 Men's D Division KRC 2014 Summer League 2014 2013 Summer League 2013 2010 Summer League 2010 2009 Summer League 2009 Men's E Division SCAA Men's E Division KTHOA Men's E Division SCAA Men's E Division SCAA Ladies' A+ Division KCC Ladies' A+ Division KCC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A+ Division CRC Ladies' A Division HKFC Ladies' A Division SCAA 1 Ladies' A Division IRC Ladies' A Division SCAA 1 Ladies' B Division LRC Ladies' B Division RECREIO Ladies' B Division DBRC Ladies' B Division LRC Ladies' C Division SCAA Ladies' C Division KRC Ladies' C Division CSSA Ladies' C Division CBGCC Mixed Doubles (1) CRC Mixed Doubles (1) CRC Mixed Doubles (1) KCC Mixed Doubles (1) CRC 2014 Mixed Doubles League 2014 Mixed Doubles (2) CCC 2013 Mixed Doubles League 2013 Mixed Doubles (2) KTHOA 2010 Mixed Doubles League 2010 Mixed Doubles (2) COUNTRY 2009 Mixed Doubles League 2009 Mixed Doubles (2) THKJC Mixed Doubles (3) KTC Mixed Doubles (3) HKFC Mixed Doubles (3) HKFC Mixed Doubles (3) HKFC Division B SSP Division A KRC Division A KTHOA Division A SSP Junior Team Tennis 2013 - 2013 Division C SSP Junior Team Tennis 2012 - Division B SCAA Junior Team Tennis 2009 - Division B KTHOA Junior Team Tennis 2008 - Division B HKCC Autumn 2012 2009 2008 Division D CRC 1 Autumn Division C CRC Autumn Division C CRC Autumn Division C SSP Division B NUTC Division D LRC - TIGER Division D CRC Division D CRC Junior Team Tennis 2014 - 2014 Division C SSP Division A KRC Division A KTHOA 1 Division A KTHOA Spring Division D CBGCC Junior Team Tennis 2013 - Division B SSP Junior Team Tennis 2010 - Division B CRC Junior Team Tennis 2009 - Division B MTT 2013 2010 2009 Spring Division C SSP Spring Division C DBSPD & SSP Spring Division C SSP Division D SSP Division D LRC - DRAGONS Division D KTC
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Recipients of the Sports For Hope Foundation - Outstanding Junior Athlete Awards
Year Names Year Names Year Names Coleman Wong Jackie Tang Kevin Wong 2020 Cody Wong Jenny Wong Jonathan Cho 2016 2011 Shek Cheuk Ying Cody Wong Brian Yeung Tim Gauntlett Lin Wing Ka Katherine Ip 2019 Coleman Wong Claudia Ng Kelvin Lam 2015 2008 Oscar Wai Venia Yeung Jessica Yang Sheena Masuda Karrasch Jack Wong 2007 Zhang Ling 2014 2018 Cody Wong Jackie Tang 2002 Yu Hiu Tung Jenny Wong Katherine Ip 2000 Yu Hiu Tung 2013 Denton Ho Eudice Chong Lam Ching Lawrence Lo 2017 Jonathan Zhang 2012 Jack Wong Sunny Yue Katherine Ip
Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships (2009 - 2020)
Year Age Group Boys' Singles Girls' Singles Year Age Group Boys' Singles Girls' Singles 18 & Under Wai Ching Wah Chloris Li 18 & Under Douglas Yang Maggie Ng 16 & Under Dasson Chan Tang Lok Shu 16 & Under Jackie Tang Claudia Ng 2020 14 & Under Aidan Lee Tang Lok Shu 2014 14 & Under Sunny Yue Claudia Ng 12 & Under Tam Sin Hang Rosalyn Hau Ching Chan 12 & Under Kyle Tang Cody Wong 10 & Under Kyle Wan Nina Wang 10 & Under Jonah Gethin Wai Yee Ching 18 & Under Tim Thomas Gauntlett Law Wing Yin 18 & Under Jackie Tang Maggie Ng 16 & Under Wai Ching Wah Au-Yeung Kit Yi Kaye 14 & Under Alan Sou Claudia Ng 2013 2019 14 & Under Max Kwok Chloris Li 12 & Under Stephen Wong Adithya Patali Karunaratne 12 & Under Bob Chan Yeung Tsz Lam 10 & Under Melchior Delloye Chloe Tsang 10 & Under Tam Sin Hang Jasdeep Kaur 18 & Under Leung Kai Yuen Eudice Chong 18 & Under Stephen Wong Avril Look 14 & Under Jack Wong Ririko Maeda 16 & Under Tim Thomas Gauntlett Sheeana Masuda Karrasch 2012 2018 14 & Under Ethan Leung Wai Yee Ching 12 & Under Sunny Yue Claudia Ng 12 & Under Eren Matthew Cheung Tang Lok Shu 10 & Under Kyle Tang Cody Wong 10 & Under Tam Sing Hang Rosalyn Hau Ching Chan 18 & Under Kevin Wong Leung Lok Sze 18 & Under Sunny Yue Venia Yeung 14 & Under Lawrence Lo Clarie Spackman 2011 16 & Under Kai Wai Yu Cody Wong 12 & Under Alan Sou Jacinta Chen 2017 14 & Under Tim Gauntlett Kelly Leung 10 & Under Roger Ng Cody Wong 12 & Under Jiang Muk Chau Chloris Li 18 & Under Kelvin Lam Vivian Lin 10 & Under Tam Sin Hang Yeung Tsz Lam 18 & Under Issac Chan Yu Wing Sze 14 & Under Tommy Lam Michelle Lo 2010 16 & Under Sunny Yue Claudia Ng 12 & Under Jackie Tang Lam Ying Suet 2016 14 & Under Kyle Tang Cody Wong 10 & Under Sunny Yue Leung Hang Lok 12 & Under Coleman Wong Noelle Vanasse Wilbert 18 & Under Ray Lam Ki Yan Tung 10 & Under Eren Matthew Cheung Tang Lok Shu 14 & Under Kevin Wong Katherine Ip 18 & Under Alan Sou Yu Wing Sze 2009 12 & Under Augustin Delahodde Alvina Lai 16 & Under Alan Sou Justine Leong 10 & Under Alan Sou Jacinta Chen 2015 14 & Under Roger Ng Justine Leong 12 & Under Coleman Wong Kelly Leung 10 & Under Etienne Lee Shek Cheuk Ying
Hong Kong National Tennis Championships (2008 - 2020)
Year Men’s Singles Ladies’ Singles Year Men’s Singles Ladies’ Singles 2020 Brian Yeung Eudice Chong 2013 Phillip King Wu Ho Ching 2019 Kevin Wong Lin Wing Ka 2013 Phillip King Wu Ho Ching 2018 Jack Wong Maggie Ng 2012 Ognian Kolev Ki Yan Tung 2017 Jack Wong Zhang Ling 2010 Coenie Van Wyk Katherine Ip 2016 David Catala Claudia Ng 2009 Jack Hui Wu Ho Ching 2015 David Catala Ki Yan Tung 2008 Coenie Van Wyk Wu Ho Ching 2014 Phillip King Wu Ho Ching
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