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Hong Kong Football Club 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel 2830 9500 Fax 2882 5040 The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 Website: www.hkfc.com.hk From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 4 GENERAL COMMITTEE Club photos...... 6 President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew From the Fitness Centre...... 7 Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson Food and Beverage promotions...... 8 Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan Rugby...... 16 Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Mini Rugby...... 20 Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Discipline : James Niehorster Squash...... 26 Membership : Maurice O’Brien Sports and Recreation : Philip Woolf Hockey...... 30 Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Soccer...... 34 Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Crusaders Soccer...... 37 Squash Officer : Adam Wilson

MANAGEMENT Lawn Bowls...... 39 General Manager : Mark Pawley Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Tennis...... 43 Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Netball...... 44 Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Executive Chef : Danny Lai Swimming and Triathlon...... 47 Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Badminton...... 49 Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Golf ...... 51 Ten Pin Bowling...... 52

CLUB MAGAZINE Library...... 53 Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information and requests for placement of advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the On the cover: Blues flanker Kara Pryor helped the Penguins reach articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily the semis at the GFI HKFC Rugby Tens last year. reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Committee. The Club reserves the right to Photo credit: Power Sport Images edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club.

Club Magazine Apr 2016 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman

arch was its usual busy month the front entrance of the Club to avoid the at the Club despite the fact embarrassment of their being refused entry, that the two biggest rugby and do have your membership card on hand competitions of the year, the if asked to show it! I would also ask you to MTens and the Sevens, were postponed to show some forebearance in the food and April. With the Easter holidays, the Hockey beverage outlets during busy periods as the Sixes, numerous Lawn Bowls events and the Staff will be working flat out to cater for the Mini-Rugby Festival, there were plenty of increased demand. events held at the Club during the month. The General Committee invited a number April is set to be another first class sporting of Members who sit on various Sub- month. The GFI HKFC Rugby Tens John J Shanahan, committees and Section Committees to Chairman tournament will be held on the Infield on attend the HKFC Centenary Challenge 6th-7th April, nicely leading us in to the Cup at the Jockey Club on the 2nd March Cathay Pacific/HSBC Rugby Sevens on to thank them all for the voluntary work the 8th – 10th April at the Government they do for the Club during the year. I think Stadium. I will also flag here that we are everyone thoroughly enjoyed this racing hosting the International Rugby Board event, even though I didn’t win any money! Women’s Rugby Sevens at the Club on On a last note, a big thank-you to the Staff the 8th April. More rugby will be on its Organising Committee for inviting the way on the 23rd April with the Taipan’s General Committee to the Annual Staff Rugby Match and two teams of players Party, which was its usual outstanding fun drawn from the Club and other Hong Kong night. You will find some photographs from rugby clubs making up the opposing forces. the party on page 6. There are also some We always have a large number of Absent photographs of the Lion Dance that was Members, rugby competitors and other held at the Club in February on page 7. visitors coming to Hong Kong for the JOHN J SHANAHAN rugby action, so the Club will be very Chairman busy. Security will be stepped up so please make sure that you meet your Guests at

Obituary It is sad to report the passing of Bret Penman on the 11th February 2016. Bret joined the Club in 1953, was Chairman of the Club 1963 - 1966 and was made a Life Member in 1970 and an Honorary Vice-President in 1998. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Louise and family.

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s the Chairman has noted we expect where Chef will have put together a few new to be extremely busy during Rugby menu items which include the air-dried beef. Week so please do bear with us in On the Sports front apart from the Rugby the Food and Beverage Outlets if Tens and Rugby Sevens (and the Taipan’s Ayou are party to any delays in service. Please Rugby Challenge), on TV we will still be also note the summary of Opening Hours of showing “live” the various EPL matches, along the F&B Outlets, and what is being provided with the Super Rugby and Aviva Premiership during Rugby Week on page 13 of the televised games. We may also get a look at some magazine. Many congratulations are in order of the US Master Golf Tournament as well to our Staff Employees of the Year who as the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix and China F1 are pictured on page 6 of the magazine (along Grand Prix. Mark Pawley, with photos of the Staff Party) and who were General Manager MARK PAWLEY presented with their respective awards at the General Manager Staff Party on the 21st February. Well done to Kiki, Bonnie and Bryan and also well done to all the other Staff members who received nominations for the Employee of the Year awards throughout the last 12 months period. On the food and beverage front outwith the special measures taken for Rugby Week, there are a number of interesting promotions that should get your taste buds going. In the Restaurant we have the Best of Land and Sea where Wagyu Beef meets Boston Lobster! This promotion is available every evening (except Sundays) throughout the month. On Sundays, of course, we have the Sunday Brunch in the Restaurant and in the evenings ROOM MADE AVAILABLE (on Sundays throughout the month) we will FOR STUDENT REVISIONS have the All You Can Eat Sunday Night Buffet promotion. And, we also celebrate from Monday 11th April the “Administrative Professional Week” to Friday 20th May from Monday 25th April to Friday 29th April. As exam time approaches, the Club will open I think this used to be called “Secretary’s up the Old Golf Simulator Room on week Day/ Week” and we look to help you days as a quiet place for students to do their recognise certain of your employees’ value revisions. Opening times are as follow: to your organization by putting on a special lunch menu for them. Venue: Old Golf Simulator Room And, for wine lovers, don’t forget the Australia Monday noon – 3.00pm Wine Dinner in the Restaurant on Friday Tuesday 1.00pm – 5.00pm 29th April. As ever, please look to book this Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm well in advance to avoid disappointment. Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm In the Sportsman’s Bar this month we have the Friday 9.00am – 3.00pm interesting looking “Biltong” Beef promotion

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Photos from the HKFC Annual Staff Party

STAFF EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR

Leader of the Year – Bryan Pang (Housekeeping)

Supervisor of the Year – Bonnie Li (HR)

Employee of the Year – Kiki Kwok (F&B)

6 Apr 2016 Photos from the Lion Dance on 28th February

Tips from the Fitness Centre

Cardiovascular Exercise

Did you know that cardiovascular exercise is one of the most important and beneficial things that you can do for your body, mind, and spirit? Neither a specific exercise nor specific plan is necessary, anything that gets your heart rate up and into your target rate zone will benefit you greatly. Here’re a few health benefits of cardiovascular exercise: 1. Increases your heart rate whilst boosting your metabolism. 2. Increases your muscles ability to utilize glucose (blood sugar). 3. Lowers your blood pressure whilst improving your hearts health. 4. Relieves tension, stress, boosts your physical, and mental energy whilst lifting your spirit. 5. Burns calories, fat, and or stubborn fat (belly fat).

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

$288 per Adult Member $308 per Adult non-Member (with unlimited flow of Sparkling Wine) $148 per Child Member from age 3-12 $168 per Child non-Member Enjoy from age 3-12 (with soft drinks and chilled juice) free-flowing Chandon at the Chairman’s Bar Please contact the Restaurant at for just $198 per person for 2 hours 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: between 5pm to 8.30pm, 7 days a week [email protected]

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

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

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

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RESTAURANT

THE BEST OF LAND AND SEA every evening (except Sundays) from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of April

From the land, we offer the ultimate Wagyu experience. Sink your teeth into the soft and tender grilled steaks, they won’t disappoint. From the ocean, we have the Boston Lobster that is known for its large claw and tail with delicious sweet flavour. Make sure you visit the Restaurant and savour these RESTAURANT delicacies, lovingly prepared by our Restaurant culinary team. ‘ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for WEEK’ SEMI LUNCH BUFFET reservation or email: [email protected] from Monday 25th April to Friday 29th April from Noon to 2.30pm Show your appreciation to your Administrative staff by RESTAURANT treating them to a special 2 or 3 course semi lunch buffet. A selection of three main courses will be available, inclusive ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY NIGHT of a 1/2 Lobster Thermidor. BUFFET Mark your calendars. Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 every Sunday for Dinner 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected] from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of April The Restaurant has prepared an international theme for the Sunday Dinner Buffet. Book now to sample dishes from around the world! $295 per Adult Member $318 per Adult non-Member $150 per Child Member from age 3-12 $178 per Child non-Member from age 3-12 Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected] Just as impressive, at the Dinner Buffet enjoy unlimited consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks, beer and house wine for just $70 more per person.

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COFFEE SHOP

SEMI DINNER BUFFET Monday to Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of April Treat yourself to a delectable selection from our appetizers buffet, made-to-order main courses and tempting desserts. Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more details.

COFFEE SHOP LUNCH AT THE CLUB

WEEKEND DINNER BUFFET THE RESTAURANT Friday to Sunday Monday to Friday from 6.00pm to 9.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm throughout the month of April Set Lunch with Starter Buffet Our buffet has a wide selection of dishes to choose from. 2 Courses: $175 Come with your family and friends for a relaxing evening 3 Courses: $195 meal at the weekend. includes Coffee or Tea Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more details. THE COFFEE SHOP Monday to Thursday COFFEE SHOP from Noon to 2.30pm Light Lunch Buffet ‘ONE PLATE’ LUNCH BUFFET $138 (Adult); $75 (Child) Every day from noon to 2.30pm Friday to Sunday throughout the month of April from Noon to 2.30pm The buffet looks good but you can’t eat International Lunch Buffet everything? Good news, we are now $165 (Adult); $80 (Child) offering a special “one plate” lunch buffet where you can fill up your plate for one time (i.e. no refills) at a special price. THE CHAIRMAN’S BAR Monday to Saturday Monday to Friday Lunch : $115 from Noon to 2.30pm Saturday and Sunday “Carvery” Set Lunch Lunch : $140 2 Courses: $125 3 Courses: $148

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SPORTSMAN’S BAR

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

In Rugby, right here in Hong Kong In Soccer, the English Premier we have the GFI HKFC Tens League heats up as the season draws held at the Club on the 6th and to a close with some great big games 7th April, followed by the Rugby on the screen. Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium In Golf, the US Master will be held from the 8th to 10th April. at Augusta National from 7th - 10th If you do not have tickets for the April. Rugby Sevens don’t worry, you can In F1 Auto Racing, the dates are: watch it all at the Sportsman’s Bar. Bahrain Grand Prix: 1st - 3rd April If you do have tickets, remember Chinese Grand Prix: 15th - 17th to fill your stomach with a good April breakfast at the Coffee Shop before Biltong Beef In Tennis, the ATP Monte-Carlo you go from 7.30am on both days Rolex Masters is held from 11th - Biltong is a 400-year old traditional South (see Rugby Week opening hours on adjacent 17th April. African air-dried beef, cured in a unique page). and highly nutritious way. It is different With plenty of games and events on Also at the Club, we have the from American beef jerky, in both taste this month make sure you see the Taipan’s Rugby Challenge on and preparation. notice boards for the updated dates Saturday 23rd April. With top and times. Biltong contains more than 45g of protein players drawn from across the per 100g. Come and sample some dishes clubs in Hong Kong, it will surely For further information, please call on the menu that include Biltong at the be another day of action to watch the Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531. Sportsman’s Bar this month. out for.

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Club Magazine Apr 2016 15 Rugby News

TOP LEFT: Michael Lea and Sione Lea celebrate the APDs successful defence last year. BOTTOM LEFT: Tusi Pisi, who has starred for Samoa in the last two World Cups, helped the APDs win the Cup for a third time. ABOVE: Bryan Rennie of Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles leads the dance. APDs target three-peat at GFI HKFC 10s

The star-studded BGC Asia Pacific Dragons are bidding for a third straight win and fourth overall at Hong Kong Football Club, but Tradition YCAC, Penguins and Samurai are among the sides looking to get their own hands on the Bill Burgess Cup this year.

Club Hosting Rugby GC Asia Pacific Dragons field, which kicks off with four pools of Week’s Most Exciting (APDs) will bid for a third four before breaking into Cup, Plate, New Party! successive Cup title and a Bowl and Shield competitions on the For the first time, the GFI HKFC 10s will fourth overall at the GFI second day. stage an ‘After Party’ on the Thursday HKFC 10s when the defending B Our own Natixis Club will compete evening that’s open to teams, Club champions return to Hong Kong Members, spectators and the general for the 31st straight year, while other Football Club for the tournament’s 31st public. Effectively replacing the team Hong Kong sides include Taikoo Place edition from Wednesday 6th - Thursday dinner held in the Sports Hall, the After Scottish Exiles, who last year reached Party will be held outdoors, on the 7th April. hockey pitch, so please come down and the semi-finals, Bowl holders UBB support rugby week’s newest party. Tradition YCAC, the runners-up for Gavekal and A-Trade Overseas Old Price (includes beer and wine): the past two years, Penguins, the 2013 Boys. Pyrenees from France and Irish ■ $250 via www.ticketflap.com/gfihkfc10s champions and twice runners-up, and Vikings, from everywhere but Ireland, ■ $300 at the door two-time finalists Samurai are among are among the tournament’s regulars other high-profile teams in the 16-team from overseas.

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GFI East Africans compete for the name for itself in the GFI HKFC 10s second straight year since effectively for bringing some of the best-known succeeding the Rwanda national team names in rugby to Hong Kong, and also that made such a memorable debut as a team that provides a platform for in 2014, while the China national rising stars to shine. team return to expand the event’s “They have always brought a team international profile. to win and having won the Cup three The Organising Committee is times in the past four years, we know it GFI HKFC 10S – TEAMS particularly excited to welcome has now become a team that everyone King’s College at The University of wants to beat. Only a few teams have ■ A-Trade Overseas Old Boys (HKG) Queensland and the Dubai-based won the Cup three times in a row, so ■ BGC Asia Pacific Dragons (APAC) Projecx Waterboys, as both teams make this will be the target, but there will be ■ China (CHN) their debut at the world’s leading annual a lot of good teams to beat in order to ■ Devil’s Advocate Silver Dragons 10-a-side tournament. achieve this.” (CHN) ■ GFI East Africans (AFR) However, it’s the APDs who are again The side have won the Cup for three of ■ Irish Vikings (UK) top seeds as they seek to underline their the past four years under the guidance ■ King’s College at University of reputation as one of the best teams in of Tana Umaga, but the former All Queensland (AUS) the history of the tournament, now Blacks captain won’t be in charge this ■ Natixis Club (HKG) entering its fourth decade. year following his appointment as head ■ Penguins (UK) coach of the Blues, the three-time Super ■ Projecx Waterboys (UAE) Chasing History Rugby champions. ■ Pyrenees (FRA) Australia legend George Smith and The APDs first won the Cup in 2012 ■ Samurai (UK) long-time Tonga captain Nili Latu when All Blacks legend Justin Marshall – ■ Taikoo Place Scottish Exiles (HKG) captained the APDs to victory in 2014 New Zealand’s most-capped scrumhalf ■ Tradition YCAC (JPN) and 2015 respectively, each time beating – captained the side to victory with a ■ UBB Gavekal (HKG) Tradition YCAC in the final. 10-7 win over New Zealand Legends. ■ Rowzy Pegasi (Australia) The APDs will now attempt to The following year, eventual champions become only the fourth team to win Penguins knocked out Umaga’s men in the Cup for three straight years and the quarter-finals. match New Zealand Metro (2006-08), The APDs have been the tournament’s Fijian side Magicians (1998-2000) and most high-profile side since their New Zealand Forces Southeast Asia debut in 2011, when Wallaby legend (1987-1989). David Campese led a squad featuring The feat even eluded Aliens, the star- Marshall, George Gregan, Christian studded New Zealand side who lifted Cullen and Rico Gear to the final, the Cup a record seven times, but never where they lost to a Tradition Valley side three times in a row. dominated by top-class New Zealanders (several now with Tradition YCAC). Mark Webster, Executive Managing Director of BGC Asia, title sponsor of Penguins, Samurai both 10 for the APDs since 2011, said: “BGC Asia 10s Pacific Dragons has quickly made a Penguins and Samurai will both make their 10th appearance at the GFI HKFC 10s. Two of rugby’s leading invitational teams, Penguins and Samurai are both based in the UK, but regularly field world-class players from across the globe. Penguins, founded in 1959, will be Blues flanker Kara Pryor helped the competing for a 10th straight year. After Penguins reach the semis last year.

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reaching the Cup final in their first two attempts in 2007 and 2008 and winning the Plate in 2009, they reached the Cup semis for three straight years. With a side featuring current All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder, they finally lifted the Cup in 2013 by beating Samurai 21-14 in a pulsating final, scoring an end-to-end try in the final seconds of the match. Samurai earned revenge by knocking over Penguins in the quarters the following year, before Penguins beat their rivals at the same stage last year to again reach the semis before being stopped by Tradition YCAC. Craig Brown has managed Penguins tours since 1999, including every visit to We’ve been fortunate enough to win many titles around the GFI HKFC 10s, so was delighted the the world, but the Hong Kong 10s has always eluded us... side were marking their 10th appearance in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is always a special trip for us and we can’t wait “Penguins has a remarkable history to get going. dating back to 1959 and we believe the club is not only the most travelled rugby club in the world but possibly the most to win because of the depth and the travelled sports club in the world, having Samurai Spirit number of quality teams, Hong Kong is played in, or against teams from, more In the 2013 final against Penguins, a always a special trip for us and we can’t than 70 countries,” said Brown, who Fijian-dominated Samurai line-up came wait to get going.” has been CEO of Penguin International closer to winning the Cup and had RFC since 2009, following five years as what could have been a winning try Inaugurated in 1986, the GFI HKFC the club’s Director of Rugby. disallowed by a touch judge at the end 10s has long attracted the game’s top players including seven of the New “Our involvement in the GFI HKFC 10s of a dramatic encounter. Zealand team who won the 2015 Rugby is relatively recent in that perspective, Terry Sands, who founded Samurai World Cup – Conrad Smith (2003), but we regard it as the premier 10s event International RFC in 1996, said the Jerome Kaino (2003), Charlie Faumuina in the world and it’s one of our most team would like nothing more than to (2008), Ben Smith, Beauden Barrett important trips each year. Our Cup win win a trophy that has yet eluded them. (2010), Sam Cane (2010) and Nehe in 2013 was a truly special achievement Milner-Skudder (2013). Milner-Skudder after coming close so many times and “Samurai are really excited about and Barrett played for Penguins, while we’re always keen to get our hands on making our 10th appearance at the Sam Cane starred for Samurai. the trophy again.” GFI HKFC 10s and we need to give a huge thank you to Mourant Ozannes, Since GFI began its title sponsorship in Unlike Penguins, Samurai have yet to win who have agreed to come onboard to 2006, the 10s has featured Joe Roff and the GFI HKFC 10s, but like Penguins, assist bringing over the team. Funding Toutai Kefu (both 2006), Jonah Lomu they have twice lost in the final. the tour has once again not been easy (2007), Brian Lima and Israel Dagg After three appearances from 2005 for us this year, but we’re coming and (2008), Bob Skinstad (2009), Waisale through 2007, Samurai returned in will certainly give it our best shot,” Serevi (2010), George Gregan and 2010 and reached the final, only to lose Sands said. Christian Cullen (2011), Justin Marshall 10-0 to Aliens, the tournament’s most “We’re also celebrating our 20th (2011, 2012), Mils Muliaina (2012), successful team, who extended their anniversary as a rugby touring team this Marty Holah (2013), George Smith, record number of titles by winning for a year. We’ve been fortunate enough to Alesana Tuilagi and Rupeni seventh time. win many titles around the world, but Caucaunibuca (2014), Todd Clever the Hong Kong 10s has always eluded (2012, 2013, 2015) and Rico Gear us. Although it seems harder every year (2011, 2013, 2015).

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ABOUT GFI HKFC 10s Hong Kong Football Club has hosted the 10s every year since it was first staged in 1986 to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary. Now in its 31st year, the GFI HKFC 10s is held on the Wednesday and Thursday before the world-famous Hong Kong Sevens and is also sanctioned by the Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU). GFI Group, a leading provider of brokerage services and trading support products, has title sponsored the event since 2006. The tournament traditionally attracts many stars of the game, including seven of the New Zealand squad that won the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In the past decade, the tournament has featured Joe Roff and Toutai Kefu (both 2006), Jonah Lomu (2007), Brian Lima and Israel Dagg (2008), Bob Skinstad (2009), Waisale Serevi, Beauden Barrett and Sam Cane (2010), George Gregan and Christian Cullen (2011), Justin Marshall (2011, 2012), Mils Muliaina (2012), Marty Holah and Nehe Milner-Skudder (2013), George Smith, Alesana Tuilagi and Rupeni Caucaunibuca (2014), Todd Clever (2012, 2013, 2015) and Rico Gear (2011, 2013, 2015). Website: www.hongkongtens.com

For more information, visit: Website: www.hongkongtens.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/HKFC10s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GFIHKFC10s Instagram: www.instagram.com/gfihkfc10s/ #HK10s #WorldsBest10s

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TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR: KL Saracens 10’s Tournament

with teammates – on the pitch, in the pool, at the gala dinner and then on the plane…. Thanks to Peter and team for the fantastic organization. Well done to all the U7s players on tour who made us so proud - I hope this will be the first of many tours for them!

U8’s The HKFC under 8s had a fantastic tour, both on and off the pitch. We had enough interest in the tour to field two full teams, the 25 boys and girls that toured played some fantastic rugby on the pitch and made a lot of U7’s with their winners medals noise in the pool! U7’s enjoyed a fine victory in the Saucer Our two teams met with differing final and then helped the stronger fortunes on the first day. Our Blue The HKFC U7s enjoyed a perfect start side progress through the knock-out team, with the easier draw, handily to rugby touring - and ‘competitive stages of the cup competition. After beat the Valley and KL Tigers B rugby’ - emerging champions from 16 a close win in the semi-final (against teams before ousting Singapore participating teams after two draining Tanglin after extra time), the players Centaurs 4-2 in the top of the table days of touch rugby. were absolutely superb in attack clash. This meant that our Blue team and defence as our top side beat the went through to the Cup semi-finals While the emphasis in tournaments Centaurs from Singapore 2-1 in the on the Sunday. Our White team had in HK at U7s level is rightly on final to emerge as champions! a tougher first day, losing their three participation and practicing core skills matches against very strong KL and There were many outstanding as opposed to results, KL brought us Singapore teams. the new dimension of knock-out rugby individual performances, but above (and some overtly competitive sides all it was a pleasure to see our On the Sunday, our White team was from Singapore!!). extended squad all contribute and again unlucky to meet the eventual deservedly collect winners medals. The Saucer winners, Cobras in the first Our results on day one were mixed – competition had really brought our match of the day, going down 3-1. we had put forward two teams using team together – in attack, they learnt They followed this with their one win a small squad of 13 players, with that quick off-loads to the nearest team- of the weekend, beating the hosts, wins and losses for both sides. Day mate allowed us to create space, and KL Saracens. This outstanding effort two brought a change of strategy. working together in defence resulted took its toll and they were unable We fielded our strongest side in the in a brick wall for the opposition and to beat DRRC in their last match cup competition, and a younger side ultimately turnovers. Parents noted how on tour. All of the kids had fun and made up of mostly U6s in the Saucer our children had bonded so quickly learnt a lot about rugby and touring. competition. Our younger team

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U8’s in action U8 with their medals

Congratulations to all of the players: Hugo were our main attacking Players: Oliver Brock, Tommy Eddie, Guillermo, Jack, James, Kai, weapons, but the win was built on the De Jong, Flynn Develter, Dominic Max, Michael, Milo, Roy, Sam, outstanding, spirited defence of the Falso, Gustavo Hendriks, Ben Stephen and Zach. The kids finished the whole team: Aidan, Sam, Noah, Jewsbury, Lleyton Lam, Eliot tour in the traditional way, 15 children Josh, Brigid, Claire, Lachlan, Marschall, Alastair Metson, tackling our chairman, Dan. James, Alfie, Luke and Cooper. Lucas Munt, Rory O’Connor, Well done kids! The Blue team started Sunday were they Ciaran Pollard and John Wood. left off, easily beating DRC in the quarter Special thanks to the master coaching The A Squad had an overwhelmingly final. In the Cup semi they met tougher triumvirate of Jeremy, Tim and successful tour to KL, winning the opposition, real end to end rugby was Nick. We hope that they ignore the Plate and conceding only 1 try in played in one of the better U8 games big money approaches from European 7 games. Unfortunately that try you are likely to see. Our kids finally clubs and lead our kids again next year. resulted in the team’s only loss of triumphed, beating KL Tigers 4-3. See you for the Cup defence in 2017! the tournament, knocking it out of This brought up a Cup final showdown contention for the Cup. The team against the old enemy, Valley. Valley have was an absolute pleasure to coach been the best U8 team all year, showing U9’s with the only trouble being selections, off a game of passing rugby that would as each and every player was a first- not look out of place at U10 level. They A Squad: pick starter. were the favourites, but they did not 7 games, 6 wins, 1 loss (149 points The tour challenged the boys in many reckon on the fast, scrambling defence for, 5 points against) – ways: the heat, the long days, and new that was the HKFC trademark. Valley Plate Winners set pieces in the form of scrums and scored a very good try early on before Xavier scythed through the middle to tie the game for us with only a couple of minutes to play, sending the game to golden-try extra time. Our lead coach Jeremy played his part, winning an important coin toss to give our kids the ball. We only needed four LEFT: Happy plays, with Hugo launching himself near boys with the the corner flag to seal a famous victory. plate trophy and their medals. The kids went crazy, celebrating another Left to right: HKFC Cup championship; one for the Oliver Brock, ages… Rory O’Connor, Dominic Falso, All of the Blue team played outstanding Lucas Munt. rugby over the two days. Xavier and

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Unfortunately, the exertions of the quarter final may have been costly as Club lost its next game 5-0 to Valley Fort in another see-sawing battle. That loss in the Cup semi-final to the old enemy meant that Club was relegated to the finals of the Plate competition. After the narrow loss to Valley Fort, the boys quickly regained their composure in the Plate final and were able to repeat Saturday’s victory score over the Tanglin Rugby U9 B Team Club A Team with another 10-0 win, to nil. It wasn’t just the start that was that was characterized by courageous the issue in our third game – we were defence, excellent support play and given a complete schooling in the tackle sheer determination especially by and ruck in particular by the eventual U9 A Team: HK monkeys watching a KL monkey Eliot Marschall and Oliver Brock Cup winners Singapore Cricket Club who scored the game’s only tries. The A, a very strong and well drilled lineouts. Luckily, many of the lads are players were delighted with their win team. We won’t mention the score. experienced international rugby tourists and deservedly so. Last up for the day was the Dragons and were able to rise to these challenges, Rugby Club from Singapore – we were B Squad though the heat won a few important fast asleep at the start of the game and battles. Saturday started with a 22-0 The B Squad was drawn from four conceded 4 tries very quickly, with not win over the hosts, KL Saracens. Club of our boys U9 squads and four a tackle to be seen. Having woken up next battled to a 10-0 over Singapore’s girls who weren’t able to field their we spent the last few minutes camped Tanglin Rugby Club A Team in a game own team in the tournament. The up near the Dragons’ try line but were that was very gratifying to watch and challenge was always going to be not quite able to breach it. So with a which was won through continuity and playing together as a team given we 4th place in our pool and some serious uncompromising defence. This trusting had very limited opportunity to train thinking to do, the squad hit the other team-play would be key to the decisive together in advance of the tour. We sort of pool for some R&R back at the victories over Singapore Centaurs B started with a narrow defeat to Valley hotel. Team (48-0) and KL Tigers (54-0) later Fort’s B team, conceding early tries Sunday morning saw an 8am start in that afternoon. Club’s dominance was but coming back towards the end of the Saucer competition against the such that almost every player in the the game yet ultimately falling short, 3 home club, KL Saracens. Our old slow squad scored a try on Saturday and not tries to 1. This “slow starting” proved starting failings hit again as we went a single point was conceded in defence. to be a bit of a theme for much of the 2 tries down by falling off too many tournament but didn’t hurt us in the Finals Sunday started in dramatic tackles but, perhaps enraged by the second game in which we comfortably fashion with a win over Singapore referee’s failure to read the tournament defeated D’Rhinos Rugby Club 4 tries Centaurs A Team in the Cup quarter- rules on off-sides at the scrum, we final. This was a see-sawing battle that eventually went into extra-time, with the number of players on the field reduced under tournament rules from 10 to 6-a-side. Reducing the size of the team for extra-time was a real selection headache for the coaches given the strength of the players across the entire squad. With 6 players on the field, Club eventually won the game when Rory O’Connor received the ball off a tap penalty near his own goal-line and ran almost the length of the field, brushing off some desperate tackles along the way, to score the golden try. U9 B Team 22 Apr 2016 MINI RUGBY

rallied well, scored a try but couldn’t quite cross the whitewash again, and had to settle for a 2-1 loss. Having had enough of losing the coaches placed the focus firmly on playing as a “team” and the squad walked onto the field for their second game in determined mood – a hard fought 2 try to nil victory over Tanglin B followed with some great rucking, running and support play making a huge difference. Flushed with the scent of victory, our final game was against the KL Dragons Club. They never stood a chance – Henry L was rampant in the loose, Georgie used her long legs to good effect in running rings around the opposition, Vaitaire was elegant U 10’s in attack, Simon was snappy with before. The boys went out confident and The match was against Marlborough his service from the breakdown and played well from the first whistle grinding College and the boys really got back Craig aggressive in the ruck. Even out a solid 19 - 0 victory. to basics and followed the game plan Samar got in on the act, dragging a perfectly seeing them control the match Game 2 was against Bengals Rugby few defenders over the line to score. from the start and win 17-0. Club Malaysia - a bit of a mismatch that The result: a 6 try demolition and the FC boys really ran away with to win The Semi Final was next against a fine conclusion to the tournament 45 - 0 Centaurs from Singapore - Centaurs for the B Squad as they felt the full found touch with their first kick off benefits of coming together and Game 3 was against a HK Barbarians of the match, won the line out and working as a team. team consisting of players from Valley hammered our line for the first half Fort and Flying Kukris after the late A huge congratulations from the coaches of the game. The boys really banded withdrawal of the originally scheduled to all the U9 boys and girls for an together and defended under the most opponent. The boys didn’t really ever get amazing tournament and we very much sustained pressure they saw for the going in this game, seemingly suffering look forward to touring with you again. tournament. They eventually managed from a try scoring hangover from Game to grind their way out of their own Finally a huge thanks to all the 2 which resulted in them all trying to quarter and begin getting on top - once supporters throughout the tournament, take the easy options and forgetting the they did get down the other end, they especially those who were managing game plans. A win nonetheless and a scored and the gates began to open. kids across multiple age groups, and a notable game for it included the only try The boys went on to finish well on top special shout to Julia Hendriks and the boys conceded for the weekend in a with what really was a stirring 17-0 Alistair Falso – true superfans. 22-7 result. win. We qualified for the Cup QF on Sunday In the Final HKFC faced Tanglin morning with a 3-0 record and 86-7 Rugby Club from Singapore - the team U10’s For/Against. they beat in the final, in extra time, the The HKFC Under 10’s left for KL last two years running - talk about a defending back to back champions rivalry! Nervous players and coaches and arrived with a reputation amongst watched the opening exchanges, the the other clubs and big expectations FC starting to show their dominance on them. with Jackson Chambers finally The boys opened up proceedings in the getting over to open the scoring and first match of the tournament at 8am put the FC ahead 5-0. The boys looked on Saturday morning against The KL confident from that point on and when Tigers - a team who gave them a very Daniel Bennie found space and tight and physical semi final the year broke through he also looked to have broken Tanglin hearts with a Super U 10’s

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try making it 12-0. Shortly after the kick offMitch Baker assured the Cup was coming home with the boys for the third year in succession when he grabbed an intercept and ran away with the match winner for a 17-0 final scoreline. An awesome performance across the weekend both on and off the field from what really is a super bunch of boys and mates - they played together and for each other all weekend, and deserve to be recognised for the outstanding achievement of winning what is a very tough tournament for their third time in a row. A team to watch for years to come here! U 11’s

U11’s The Barbarians turned up in a confident rugby witnessed all weekend. Again they mood and played great rugby against dominated the contact area and moved KL was a great weekend for the good opposition, narrowly losing their the ball wide using quick passing and U11’s who played some very intense quarter final and semi-final. In the offloads. The 2nd game was a physical rugby against good competition. Due to Shield final they conceded a try early affair with both teams struggling to get last minute drop outs by other clubs, the on. This seemed to wake them up and quick ball. The game finished 0-0 and U11’s entered two teams: HKFC Club they preceded to play the majority of went to extra time, 6v6 sudden death. and HKFC Barbarians. This meant they the rugby, with Matthew Skelrig Dewi Simons carried from the kick had to cover two 10-a-side teams with 23 making long runs and Paddy Duprozol off and offloaded Samto Nicole who players! playing intelligently for field position. broke through two tackles to score. The Unfortunately they could quite get over final was a really tough game against The Barbarians played out of their skins the line at key moments and lost the favourites Tanglin. Tanglin scored first on the Saturday. The first game was game by 1 try to 0. Although they did but Club fought back breaking out from against last year’s winners and although not win a game on Sunday, every team their own 22. From that platform Dewi they didn’t win, they defended like their they played were amazed that a second bulldozed his way over, and again, the lives depended on it. In the second game team pulled together at the last moment game went to extra time. Club received they took on HK rivals Valley Fort and could play so well. the kick off and attacked, but a dropped earned a hard fought win 1 try to nil. pass was scooped up and Tanglin got The Club team arrived with ambitions The confidence from this inspired them the Golden Try. The players were to win the tournament. In their first to a 2 tries to 1 victory in the last game devastated, but everyone was proud of game they came out firing as they blew of the day. This meant they came second the performances they put in and the the opposition away. They score an in the pool and had earned a place in ambition with which they played rugby. the Cup competition on the Sunday. unanswered 6 tries, gaining a bonus point. For some reason they sat back a Player of the day: Paddy little in the second game and lost fluency, Sportsman: Liam and Luke going down 1 try -0, but gaining a bonus point loss. Frustrated by the below par performance, and focused by a few honest words by the coaches, they tore U12’s the opposition apart in the third game. With most of the HKFC U12’s being They smashed the breakdown in attack first-time KL tourists, we gathered at the and defence producing quick ball and tournament full of nervous excitement counter attack ball, which they moved about what lay ahead. The boys opened wide to score three tries. our account on Saturday with a solid On Sunday they came out firing in the 19-0 win against KLT, and followed first game again, and played the best that up with a 24-0 win against SKTP.

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The last game on Saturday was against Centaurs, a bigger and more physical side than ours. The game proved to be A BIG THANK YOU! very physical, and we came away feeling A big THANK YOU to all the parents, coaches and organising committee for battered, but quite pleased with the 10-0 making the 2016 KL Tour such a resounding success. score-line and having earned our place The final results for each age group are as follows: in the Cup Quarter Finals. U7 - Cup winners On Sunday we found ourselves up against SKTM, the top Malaysian side. U8 - Cup winners On Saturday, we had seen SKTM take U9 - Plate winners (this team only lost one game all weekend and that was apart Valley Fort 1’s in the pool game, by one try) and knew from that how dangerous U10 - Cup winners (This team has now won for the last 3 years conceding they were. A very tough game ensued only 3 tries in total over the 3 tournaments, an amazing achievement!) for us, and we were able to do just enough to put them away 5-0. We U11 - Cup runners up (lost in sudden death extra time) then watched the other big Quarter U12 - Cup runners-up (lost in final minute of the final) Final where Singapore’s Dragons got the better of a high quality DB Pirates side. After resting, we warmed up and talked through what we needed to deserved place in the Grand Final, Our attack looked good enough and do. The boys were in a great frame and very satisfied to have played we were unlucky in the 1st half not of mind upon taking the field, and their best game this season. to score. executed key tasks beautifully – we Coming on for the Grand Final, In the second half, neither side used our possession superbly scoring our boys looked quietly confident relented in defence, and the scores twice early, and rattled the Dragons and ready to do what was needed were still level at 0-0 until the last whenever they had the ball, turning it against the much bigger Singapore play. Right on full time, an SCC over continuously and limiting their Cricket Club side. As soon as the forward crossed our line, and whilst chances to attack. When they did have game started, it was clear that what three of our players bravely put the ball, our defence was aggressive our boys gave up to SCC in terms themselves underneath him, the and sent them backwards, preventing of muscle and power, they made up referee awarded a try, and that was any forward momentum. An intercept for in bravery and skill, not giving the end of the game. SCC played try sealed Dragons’ fate and our boys an inch in defence and stealing very well throughout the tournament walked off with a 17-0 victory, a well- possession throughout the game. and the finals, and we warmly congratulate them for their Cup win. For us, despite the immense disappointment, the team and the HKFC can be very proud of the effort and competitive desire shown by this hugely passionate HKFC U12 side. We could not have achieved what we did without every player giving 100%, but if we have to highlight a handful, they are: Oliver Van Heyningen, Sam Martin, Trin Gerjarusak, Oliver Nicolle, and Leighton Harris. Well done to all on a very successful and enjoyable tour! Many thanks to Peter Hudson, Dan Parr and the KL Tour Committee for the work that went into organising. Tom Hulme / Arwel Lewis

U12’s boys Club Magazine Apr 2016 25 Squash News

HKCC vs HKFC Annual Challenge Match By Steve Gollop and Nick Organ

On the 20th February, 51 of HKFC’s court with vocal support. After a tough immediately clear in the afternoon that finest made their way up the mountain match the kids all tucked into pizza the Cricket Club did not want to see the to the Cricket Club for the annual kindly supplied by the Cricket Club cup going back down the slope again. squash battle. and as the picture shows we all made On paper the Ladies section always had some friends. Special mention of Nitish First up were the juniors in the morning a very hard task ahead with a complete Melwani for bringing home a great with all 17 making it on time even absence on L1 players available. win; there were plenty of others who though many came from previous However, they fought hard and special put in great performances with some sports matches all over Hong Kong. mention should be made of Myrna coming close to victory. Next year we For many this was their first time Jivraj who almost created one of the will work harder on the match ups and playing for the Club in competition required upsets, narrowly losing 2-3. for now lots to keep working on in the so a few nerves were apparent. All of weekly coaching sessions in the junior It was then up to the men to try to our team was selected from our junior programme. Well done juniors, you did produce the come back, and we would programme, and we played against the Club proud. Big thanks go to Nick need some more upsets to achieve what was a Cricket Club all comers Organ and Matt Robinson for all this. Dave Murray deserves mention team so some of the matches were their work beforehand and on the day. here after finding his opponent being more than challenging for us, however switched last minute for a considerably all of our young players stepped up Since the new cup was provided for the better player and almost pulling off a and gave their all on the court. It was senior event, it has remained with the great victory, only to lose out in the 5th great to see all of our team, and the Football Club, thanks to an away draw, game and see another 2-3 result against parents, getting behind the players on followed by a home win in 2015. It was

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HKCC HKFC Results Chad Ho Fai Chiu 2 - 3 Liam Stevenson Keith Frith 0 - 3 Hugh Dyus Marc Meldrum 3 - 0 Michiel van Voorst Elliot Froidevaux 0 - 3 Wayne Trench Brian MacDougall 3 - 0 Ian Anderson Ajay 3 - 0 Matthieu Gonash Dallas Reid 3 - 0 Phil Nielsen Simon Ho 0 - 3 Alokik Advani William Fan 3 - 1 Rohit Roopchand Jason Brown 1 - 3 Vishal Bhammer Adiran Ng 1 - 3 Rajeev Chib Julien Lironcourt 1 - 3 Francois Dubois Dean Thompson 3 - 0 Hamish Andrew Wood 3 - 1 David Hewitt Edward Griffiths 0 - 3 Angus Steweart David Cross 1 - 3 Charlie Sparrow Henry Ng 1 - 3 Sunesh Ladharam Kari Pahlman 3 - 0 the Club. The final match of thank the Cricket Club for their Dexter d’souza Mark Rittmayer 1 - 3 the day saw FC’s Ho Fai face excellent hospitality during the Steel Ytterdal K K 0 - 3 off against Ex- FC coach Chad. day and in the evening when Bob Smith Lam Wai Ming 3 - 1 After going 2-0 down, Ho Fai over 40 attended the Dinner Brock David Murray 3 - 2 produced some great squash and and witnessed Dave Cross Harriet Ho Tim Harrison 1 - 3 remarkable agility to take the next (reluctantly) pass the cup to David 3 games and victory in the final Hewitt (CC Squash Convener). Anson Nick Stearn 3 - 0 match of the day. Particular thanks to CC’s Erol Kirstie Wong Romain Chatté 3 - 2 Elson and Ellie Sackett for their But it was not enough and we Jessica Wong Emma Duncombe 3 - 0 massive organisational efforts. finally went down 21 to 13. A Leanne Li Vivi Thomas 3 - 0 tough scoreline, but it does not No excuses from our side, Lee Sze Yu Tiffany Zhang 3 - 0 reflect the effort put in by our although the thinner air did seem Jessica Wong Chris Van Winsum 3 - 0 players on the day and it is worth to slow some of our players down Mandy Wan Tatiana Zhang 3 - 0 noting that if we had managed and heightened effects of alcohol Emma Macpherson Sati Matharu 3 - 0 just 4 more wins, it would have certainly affected some of our been a draw. That said, we were players and supporters in the Anna Chapman Myrna Jivraj 3 - 2 beaten by the better side on the evening! Vivien Peters Genevieve Tang 3 - 0 day and we congratulate HKCC. Claire Nadia Munoz 3 - 0 Back to sea level for the 2017 As always, the match was played Match. in the best of spirits and we must Final score: HKCC (21) HKFC (13)

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Singapore Jumbo Doubles Tour 29th to 31st January

Julien Lironcourt

the 8am flight to Singapore, for some only HKFC team still in the main draw. to go and play golf in the afternoon, The Saturday game started at 9am with for some others just to make the most the plate, Nick and Julien got through of Singapore (catching up with mates easily thus being rewarded for taking or colleagues, buying a Rolex, anything it easy on the Friday night. Dallas was Singapore had to offer really). on the pull again the previous night as Friday was tournament day 1, first his previous partner was a Singapore team on had Nick and Julien taking airlines steward and was off that day. I on an Aussie pair from Melbourne. heard he got quite lucky again and went After a good start and taking the first through one more round in the classic set there was a big turnaround when a plate despite playing with his shorts chat with the opposition between games inside out (see photo). ended up with the HKFC bankers being called crooks by a dodgy broker from Australia. That had the merit to build up the tension and made the squash level rise, Nick tried everything On the last weekend of January, 3 including smacking the ball into the pairs of Hong Kong Football Club temple of the opposition but the HKFC players were off to Singapore for the pair came a bit short and lost a tight annual President’s Cup Jumbo doubles match. tournament at the Tanglin Club. Sorry, let me rephrase this, 3 pairs were Next team on was Dallas’, and being supposed to go but Swiss efficiency actually quite lucky on the pull for a apparently not being at the level of partner, despite the obvious lack of its myth among the Club Members, understanding on court between the Dallas Reid was left on his own and two, they were through to the next had to pair with a local player at the round. They then lost their next game last minute. The first seeded pair for and were put in the classic plate. the event was composed of the multi Friday evening came and the start of times Jumbo Doubles champions, 2 the tournament for our number one times winner of this event, was the team, which being seeded was exempted legendary Glenn Hitch and Phil Nick and Julien finished their from the first round. After a first set that Head (the legend not being restricted to tournament in an epic battle losing at Phil took as a warm up, there was no the boundaries of the squash court...). sudden death in the last game. The last competition for those two and they were The last and newly formed pair proudly pair on, Phil and Glenn, were playing in through to the next round, which they representing the Div 8 team (or Cheung the quarter-finals against a strong pair played straight after, courtesy of the Kong Centre) with the tour experienced including the best player in Singapore. organisation which had to catch up with Nick Stearn and the rookie Julien They lost honourably against the future the delays. They faced a much better Lironcourt. finalists. opposition in their second match in a So the weekend actually started early row where they dropped a game but So it was now mid Saturday afternoon on the Thursday as our crew was on were through to the quarters and the and everyone was out of the

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competition, all set for a few beers, watching the semis (with some beers), some more drinks and a nice steak LADDER MOVERS restaurant (and a few more drinks). OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY Sunday was finals day, which pretty Welcome much all our crew missed - funny New Sponsor: Men enough, the finals being held in the Stanley Szeto (16) morning. The final of the main draw Nick Organ (10) saw the most homogeneous pair win the trophy after an incredible comeback. Ladies Those two local guys are both PSA We welcome our new sponsor Tatiana Zhang (6) ranked, around 350 in the world, just to O’Melveny & Myers LLP. One Chris Winson (5) give an idea of the level of play. It was of their partners at the HK office followed by a nice lunch buffet host by Denis Brock has recently joined the Tanglin Club as well as the classic the Squash Section and we are farewell drinks at the wet bar afterwards looking forward to seeing him to close a great weekend. around the Club. Next Asia tour jumbo doubles event will be in Bangkok and the word in the Squash Section is that the club will be much better represented as that one is pretty popular among members.

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Chairman’s Message A quick reminder that it remains as important as ever that members of our own Section maintain high standards of behaviour both on and off the hockey pitch – please refer again to the conduct notice that was previously circulated and is displayed around the Club. Let’s all treat players and umpires with the respect they deserve, and enjoy playing safe, exciting hockey!

Sam Edwards, Hockey Section Chairman

Men’s Captain’s Report: Sweet victories long overdue for the Men’s A-team The men’s premier division is as competitive as premier league. it’s ever been, with the league seemingly getting That was, until a stellar 8 days in February, tougher every season. Since the A-team were where the team recorded back-to-back wins last crowned league champions back in 2012 first against SSSC on the 13th, then followed there have been many changes, not just with our by Khalsa on the 20th. What’s more, both wins Yan Adams, own A-team (only 6 of the current team were Men’s Captain were away at King’s Park, a ground which has playing then!) but with the other clubs as well. often proved tough for the A-team to adapt to. That winning year saw some of Hong Kong’s other top clubs such as Khalsa and Singh Sabha In a hard-fought encounter with SSSC in which Sports Club (SSSC) redouble their efforts to both sides created plenty of chances, it was claim the title for themselves, and the seasons HKFC who were the more clinical, resulting since have seen the league bolstered by some in a 4-1 victory which, though it flattered excellent overseas players joining the ranks of somewhat, saw a resilient performance well Hong Kong’s best domestic talent. rewarded. This win moved the A-team above SSSC into 2nd place in the league, but with Whilst keeping the league exciting and offering the prospect of league leaders Khalsa to come. high-quality hockey, it has undoubtedly been On that day though, the team outplayed their difficult for the HKFC A-team to keep up with opponents, defending studiously and once these talented and ambitious teams, backed again seizing opportunities when they came, by clubs always eager to bring in players eventually running out 5-3 victors. who might strengthen their ranks. These have included a host of former and current Khalsa remain 6 points clear at the top of internationals – guys who have competed the league, and are all but certain to end up against the very best in the world. Indeed, deserved champions. But, with another game though the A team remains a formidable force against SSSC to come on 20th March, and the in the premier league, and one always expecting Cup competition starting in April, there is still of a top 4 finish and to challenge those elite plenty to play for. The A-team will be looking teams at the top, it had not recorded a league to build on their wins, play better hockey win against these top few teams in a number every week, and show once again that they are of years – a fact not easily conceded. The team capable of taking on and beating the best – has played some outstanding hockey, improving someday soon, they might even make the claim for the past two seasons under experienced themselves. former Dutch-international coach Koen Yan Adams Pijpers, but has time and again come up short Captain, Men’s Hockey in the “big” matches, lacking that slight cutting edge required to break ranks at the top of the

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National U21 Selections At the outset of the season the Men’s Hockey Section included a number of the developing youth players into our first division set-up, as highlighted in previous issues of the Magazine. The D Team goal for the season has been geared around securing a place in the First Division again for next season, and for the individuals, taking the opportunities to develop and to become worthy contenders for higher honours. It is therefore with great pride we congratulate 7 of the group for being selected so soon into the Hong Kong Under 21 Boys team. Not only is this a particularly large group to be selected from one club, but almost all of them are still only 14 or 15 years of age. HKFC Players Selected for HK U21 Boys vs Macau, Inter-port game on 6th March (HK 1-0 Macau): James Shepherdson, Michael Shepherdson, Gwen Laot, Justin Lau, Justin Mak, Conrad Szymanski, Richard The Hockey Section congratulates the boys and is thrilled to Chao (injured) see the efforts of the players and coaches being recognized. It’s a tribute to all involved in the development of this group and the development of the junior player pathway.

Ladies’ Captain’s Report

We’re drawing to the end of the league frequently. At time of writing the D’s are and there’s been some fierce battles going at the top of the table, 2 points ahead of on, especially in the 1st and 2nd division Shaheen B, and the C’s are in 3rd. It’s going which are very close. At the moment teams to come down to the wire with C’s v D’s have only 2 or 3 games left, with the results being the last league game. Rhona Barr, Ladies Captain crucial for many teams. By the time you read The 2nd division has also been competitive this the leagues will be decided and teams and the matches close. The Dino’s have put will be concentrating on cup and 5 aside in a solid mid table performance and with a victory! Fingers crossed results go our way. game in hand, will be looking to climb the The A’s have taken a comfortable lead in table. Though the F’s have struggled they Premier A and will undoubtedly be adding have put together a string of draws and 2 to their trophy collections. The B’s are wins to claw themselves off the bottom of having a competitive battle with HKCC the table. Keep it up ladies! in Premier B, and after comfortable wins There has been a couple of strong teams in against Dutch and Skyers it will come down the 4th division but the G’s, through hard to the last game between them and maybe work, have gotten some good results to sit even goal difference. Nail biting! comfortably mid table. The 1st division has been close since the As we enter the final stages of the season I second round started with at least 4 teams wish you all the best of luck in the coming in the mix, and the lead changes hands games. Enjoy yourselves!

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Goal of the Month

Our goal of the month comes from a fantastic game where the B’s beat Dutch 7-0. It was a brilliant team goal that started within the attacking 25 with a packed D ahead. The ball went from the left mid to left defence to centre back to right back, through an open channel to Claire Murphy who smashed it into the back of the net. Fabulous hockey and a great team goal.

SCC Samba 6s Tour Report 5th - 6th March

“The time has come,” dear Chappie said, “To talk of tours and things, Of balls, and sticks, and Singapore, Of samba queens and kings, And why the sun is scorching hot, And who was playing right wing.”

“But wait a bit,” the tourers cried, “Before we have that chat For all of us are bound by The confidentiality rules of Kai Tak.” “No worries,” said dear Chappie. They thanked him much for that.

A squad of 19 HKFC ladies and 10 gentlemen journeyed down to Singapore over the weekend of 5th and 6th March match against the AGC (who they had slow start to the competition – a 1-0 loss to take part in Singapore Cricket Club’s beaten convincingly in the match the and Stuart “Sergeant” Mayo was annual 6’s tournament. The ladies previous weekend). A match which not a happy captain. The remainder had two teams in the competition (one unfortunately set the tone for the of Saturday improved massively for “serious” team and one less so) and the Bluejays’ remaining matches of the day. the Roosters, with convincing wins gents had one ever-so-serious team, and The HKFC Firebirds (i.e. our serious against the remaining teams in their all were looking forward to a weekend ladies) had no such hiccup in their “very strong” pool. The Firebirds also of hockey in the sunshine. opening match, slotting away numerous repeatedly showed off their impressive goals against their opposition. Both hockey – only dropping points in one The HKFC Bluejays (i.e. the “not-so- ladies’ teams then found themselves match and coming top of their pool. serious” ladies’ team) were the first to on the sidelines to cheer on the guys Superstar striker kick off on Saturday morning, with a Leigh Cumings (nicknamed the Roosters)… who had a was a force to be reckoned with and 32 Apr 2016 HOCKEY

slotted away goal after goal on the green The Firebirds were the last up in their from the HKFC Hockey Section grass of SCC. The Bluejays, however, quarter final against the Pink Ladies (an enjoying Singaporean sunshine, hockey, struggled to find their form until their Australian team with a couple of Aussie beers, more hockey and maybe a couple very last game against SCC when development squad players and ex- more beers. HKFC may not have they were able to hold off the ultimate Australian internationals who won the brought home any trophies for our runner-up in the Cup competition to a cup competition in the previous year). on-pitch efforts, but (as ever) we 2-0 defeat. The team did score one goal The ladies were relentless in their fight certainly showed that we were best in – a deflection from a great strike from but a progression to the semis was sadly show off-pitch. Simon Chapman Leela Patel. not on the cards – with a 2-0 defeat as the final result to the eventual victors of On Saturday night, SCC hosted a the Cup. One down, two remaining. Samba-themed party for all players and managers – the opportunity for the The Roosters then faced an uphill HKFC contingent to shine off the pitch. struggle against a Sri Lankan team, a And shine they did. With costumes team of skill and pace and unrelenting organized by Andrew Boulton (for attacks. The HKFC gents put up a the gents) and Emma Sturgess (for fierce fight until the final whistle but the ladies), our players were the “Belles unfortunately were not able to penetrate of the Ball”. Albeit, in the case of the the sturdy defences of the guys from ladies, they left a trail of turquoise and Colombo. 3-0 defeat to the ultimate white feathers in their wake, which Cup champions in the quarter finals. could still be found dotted around the And then there was one. hotel and SCC on Sunday. As the last [wo]men standing, the Sunday morning brought another Bluejays took to the midday sun scorcher, and the knockout as perky as ever to play against the competitions. The Roosters and Touring Lions (another team from Firebirds were faced with the Cup Australia). The form the ladies had competition on Sunday; the Bluejays found in their previous game was found themselves in the Bowl. The not enough to slot goals away past morning kicked off with the Roosters the impressive lioness-like defenders playing against the Monsooners. The and found themselves unlucky on the Monsooners put up a superb fight and counterattack. 3-1 the final result to the the Roosters progressed to the quarter ladies’ Bowl champions. And then there finals with a 1-0 victory. Next up were were none. the Bluejays. They won their quarter As the tourers watched the sun go down final 3-0 against a youthful team from enjoying the various finals (with the odd SCC, with goals from Lynsey Edgar, beer or glass of Pimms), they reflected Ping Tan and Danni Antonellis. on what was an excellent weekend. 29

Club Magazine Apr 2016 33 Soccer News

Japanese contender returns

Stephen Tew, Soccer Section Captain to HKFC Citibank Captain’s Report Soccer Sevens fold Hola, The Crusaders feature this month with Nigel By Andrew Mullen bringing us news of their annual tour to Cambodia along with an update of the HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens. apanese representation returns to this year’s HKFC At the time of writing following crucial games Citibank Soccer Sevens for the first time since 2008 with in March, The 1st Team are in a battle for a Kashima Antlers set to challenge defending champions promotion place in the 1st Division, Lucky Mile Atletico Madrid as well as former winners Aston Villa, are fighting their way up the table and in the J Newcastle United, Leicester City at Hong Kong Football Club on Yau Yee League… both Albion and Wanderers the weekend 20-22nd May. remain in the fight for the title and the Colts have secured their spot in the 1st Division. Despite their prolonged absence, clubs from Japan have enjoyed a strong history in the Main Tournament after Urawa Red A big congratulations to Albion who have Diamonds claimed back-to-back wins in 2005 and 2006 before reached the Yau Yee Cup Final on the 28th winning the Shield two years later. May and Ladies who have successfully reached the play offs. And the addition of the J.League side has further increased the global nature of the HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens, with West In April, key games are as follows: Ham United and Stoke City completing another strong English April 3rd 1.30pm Albion v Wanderers, Premier League presence, while Wellington Phoenix again also at HKFC 4.30pm Lucky Mile v Wan Chai make the trip from New Zealand. April 17th 1.30pm Albion v Germans, 3pm at HKFC Wanderers v Colts, 4.30pm HKFC “We are very happy with the line-up of the 2016 HKFC Citibank v Lucky Mile Soccer Sevens. We have Leicester City, who at this stage last April 24th Please access Soccer section year were propping up the Premier League, current holders website for YYL games as teams of the HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens trophy Atletico Madrid, competing for the league will have former winners Newcastle United and Aston Villa as well as last changes to published KO times

A couple of final things on the Sevens: The Sportsman’s Dinner will be held on the 21st May with former Arsenal legend Ray Parlour attending as guest speaker. Training is expected to start in mid April for both the Main and Masters teams. Please contact Team Reps for further details. Cheers, Tewy

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Newcastle and West Ham year’s finalists West Ham United, and initially been founded in 1947. Atletico striker Samuel Saiz was named returning for the second time, Stoke the Main Tournament’s Most Valuable And their youth system has produced City,” said HKFC Citibank Soccer Player and Top Scorer last year after his the likes of current Japan international Sevens Chairman Tony Bratsanos. extra-time winner in the final was his Gaku Shibasaki, while Germany-based seventh goal over the weekend. “We are also delighted to have defender Atsuto Uchida made his Wellington Phoenix from the A League professional debut for the club aged 17 Saiz, who is popularly known as Samu, returning, and it’s great to have a in 2006. has since joined Spanish second division Japanese team, Kashima Antlers, who Huesca on a season-long loan. Former Japan international Mitsuo last appeared in early 2000/2001. Ogasawara, a one-club man apart from Wellington, who like Atletico were “All in all, we will have a real mix in a brief loan spell in Italy, has played for the first side from their respective culture, technique, speed, strength and Kashima since 1998 and appeared at country to make the trip to Hong Kong skill. the FIFA World Cup in both 2002 and Football Club to further embody the 2006. tournament’s growing international Also in the main tournament, we will appeal, also impressed on their debut have some local professional sides as Ogasawara, who has made over 600 last year and were eventually edged out well as a representative Hong Kong appearances, was also named J.League by the Spanish side 1-0 after extra-time Football Association team.” MVP in 2009 before helping Japan win in the semi-finals. the 2004 AFC Asian Cup. Kashima are only one of three teams Challenges again this year are also set to have competed in Japan’s top-flight Kashima, though, will face stiff to come from five-time winners Aston since its inception as a professional competition from defending champions Villa as well as 2012 winners Newcastle entity, and are one of the most Atletico, who will return to defend the and 2013 champions Leicester. successful having claimed the J.League title the La Liga side won on their debut title seven times as well as six J.League last year after beating West Ham 3-2 Leicester have been the talk of England Cup’s and four Emperor’s Cup’s, having after extra-time in the final. this year, and by the time the Foxes’

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36 Apr 2016

Crusaders Soccer

Proud to support HKFC Charity Partner of Crusaders Special Soccer the Soccer Section

HKFC Crusaders tour to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

By Nigel R Merritt, HKFC Crusaders Head Coach

onday 7th March couldn’t have come quick enough owned) ISF pitches to start the training session for HKFC Crusaders Head Coach Nigel R Merritt, and tournament. In 36ºC heat and humidity, 60 as he could at last answer the constantly repeated local ISF players with intellectual and physical question “When is the tour, you said...??” which disabilities joined the HKFC Crusaders to warm Mhas been a question fired at him every Monday at training sessions up - not that much of that was needed! Progress for the past three to four months. “Next weekend” he could say at through six varied drill stations, followed by a last, with a huge sigh of relief. round robin tournament where so many silky skills and goal celebrations were on show, one An early 5.00am wake up for most and a 6.00am meet up for could have been watching the Premiership! Nigel, all at the Airport Express Station Hong Kong side on Saturday James Penny and Kevin Browne (all from the (March 12th), saw the HKFC Crusaders start their journey to HKFC) were joined by 15 coaches from the ISF Phnom Penh for the weekend, for the 4th consecutive tour to to ensure all players were put through their paces Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh to train with and play against and that fair play and the spirit of the game was players with intellectual and physical disabilities from the maintained. There were no individual winners Indostarfish Foundation. of the tournament as everyone is a winner in this With most HKFC Crusaders up, kitted out and ready way before programme. We were also fortunate to have 3 staff any of their carers were awake, the Sunday morning got off to an members (Frederick, Calvin and Stanley) from early start with a healthy breakfast - if there was a tournament for the Prudential (Crusaders’ generous sponsor) eating, the HKFC Crusaders would win gold. Before travelling travel with us to help look after the players, guide to the outskirts of Phnom Penh to the newly acquired (and them through the drill sessions and stand on the

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need basis and wow, is there a need!! Our thanks to Cathay Pacific for giving us a generous excess baggage allowance. ISF are a charity partner of the Junior Soccer Programme at the Club, as well as the HKFC Crusaders. Nigel also sits on the ISF Football Board in Phnom Penh and visits the Foundation and carries out Capacity Building Courses for the ISF Coaches on a regular basis. In fact, he travelled to Phnom Penh 3 days before the tour to help advance the skills of the ISF coaches over 2 days of classroom and pitch work, specifically tailored for players with intellectual and physical disabilities. The HKFC Crusaders would like to thank the Soccer Section for their endorsement and support for the tour and to the Prudential for their generous financial contribution touch line and cheer during the tournament and our thanks without which the tour could not take place. to them for giving up their weekend to travel with the team. With over 60+ registered players, the HKFC Crusaders is a The travelling party also took down 10 bags of equipment community programme run by the HKFC and anyone and kit for ISF. The equipment was purchased by ISF here interested in being involved in the trainings sessions either in Hong Kong, as this equipment is not available anywhere as a player or a volunteer coach should contact HKFC in Cambodia and the kit is the previous season’s HKFC Crusaders Head Coach Nigel R Merritt, on nigel@ Crusaders kit which will be distributed to the players on a nrmerrittassociates.com for further details.

38 Apr 2016 Lawn Bowls News

Above Left: Camilla Leung and Phyllis Wong, 1st Club Bowlers in Asian Lawn runner-up in Women Pairs Above Centre: Bowls Championships Hong Kong China Team Above Right: Vivian Yip’s moment of glory

On the coldest day in Hong Kong Camilla Leung partnered with Phyllis for 53 years, some Club bowlers Wong to win a silver medal in Women were enjoying a hot and sunny Pairs. In Women Singles, Camilla also day in Brunei. Asian Lawn Bowls won a bronze medal. Club’s Shirley Federation, also known as Bowls Asia, Ma and Emmie Wong partnered with organized the 11th Asian Lawn Bowls CCC’s Helen Cheung to win a bronze Championship and 9th Asia U25 medal in Women Triples. Phyllis joined Championship from 24th January to the trio and they won a bronze medal 1st Feb 2016 in Brunei. Eleven Asian in Women Fours. Vivian Yip won a countries and regions participated in silver medal in U25 Singles and a this championship. Hong Kong fielded bronze medal in U25 Mixed Pairs. a team of twelve bowlers (five men, Club representatives Two ITOs (International Technical five women and two U25 bowlers) Officer), Club’sCyril Leung and competing in all disciplines. Erica Wong were the Tournament Hong Kong China team achieved Director and Chief Umpire of the one gold (Men Pairs), two silver (Men event. Singles and Women Pairs) and three Vincent Cheung (President of HKLBA) bronze (Women Singles, Triples and Cyril Leung (Secretary of Bowls and Fours) medals. In the Overall Asia) attended the Board of Governors Rankings, both men and women Meeting, confirming that the next teams won silver medals, taking second Asian Lawn Bowls Championship will place to Malaysia. In the Asia U25 be held in India in 2017. Moment of glory Championship, Hong Kong Youth team won two silver medals, one in Cyril Leung both Boys Singles and Girls Singles, as well as a bronze medal in Mixed Pairs. In the Hong Kong China team, six members came from Club. They were Camilla Leung, Shirley Ma, Emmie Wong, Phyllis Wong, CT Wong and Vivian Yip. Danny Ho and CS Suen were the coaches of Hong Kong China team. Happy couple Camilla and Cyril Leung Well done everyone!

Club Magazine Apr 2016 39 LAWN BOWLS

Trophy and souvenir from HKFC

Group photo

2nd Interport game between Enjoying a sumptuous lunch before the game RBSC and HKFC About 13 players from the Royal RBSC as they needed two more Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC), led by players to form five Triple teams. their manager Michael Liu, visited After two rounds of 10 ends, our Hong Kong in March. Within their Section was just lucky enough to beat four/five days’ of visit, they had pre- the visitors by a narrow margin and arranged several friendly games with won the 2nd Interport Trophy. We HKFC, HKCC and KCC. concluded the event with a a simple prize presentation and exchanged The game between RBSC and Briefing before the afternoon game souvenirs in the evening. Thank you HKFC was held on 4th March. to all the supporters, our Section We invited our visitors to have a bowlers for their great effort, and to practice game of mixed triples in Johnny and Frankie for organizing the morning at the Indoor Green, the full day of activities. followed by a sumptuous lunch buffet in the Coffee Shop. We look forward to the 3rd Interport game which will be held in Bangkok The actual Interport game started in next year. the afternoon at the Outdoor Green. Our Section bowlers Iris Cheung Bernard Young and Andrew Willis played for

RBSC players HKFC players

40 Apr 2016 LAWN BOWLS

BBQ gathering after the last game of the Triples league

A group of Section bowlers celebrate the championship of the organized a BBQ gathering on their Ladies C Side which was led by Ladies Captain Wanis Sze receives the trophy own initiative after the last game of Terri Tsang. Besides enjoying the the Triples season on 5th March. delicious food, Frankie Siu, our About thirty bowlers participated Social Secretary, organized a ‘Bingo’ in the event. The lady bowlers did game during dinner, which proved quite well in the Triples league this very popular. Cheers and laughter year. Ladies C was the Champion and ‘Bingo’ was heard throughout of Division 3 while Ladies’ A and the evening. The four full house Ladies’ D came second in Division winners were Christina Yeung, 1 and 5 respectively. Both Ladies’ Vivian Yip, Dorothy Yu and Felix C and D will be promoted to a Siu. Wanis Sze, our Ladies’ captain, RBSC manager Michael Liu with Bernard higher division in the new triples was the winner of the Spinster. season. Many congratulations to all. Participants enjoyed the evening so Unfortunately our Ladies’ B were much and even decided to conclude demoted in the next Triples, but we the evening with a ‘Spider Game’ are sure they will fight back strongly at the Indoor Green to wrap up the in the new season. evening! Back to the BBQ party, bottles Bernard Young of Champagne were opened to

RBSC convenor Kanit Duadasin presents the souvenir

Ladies C team celebrates being Champion of Division 3 in the Triples League

Cheers! Winners of the spider game

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Dorothy with her Trophy Dorothy bowls with Joyce Cheung in the Final Dorothy with her supporters from HKFC Dorothy Yu wins Champion of Champions Club’s Dorothy Yu, having won the play round robin games at 3 venues over 2015 Singles from the Association of Champion of the National Indoor Singles two days. The winners of the 10 groups H.K. Yunan Fellow Provincials Club in 2015, joined 24 other champions were then split into 2 groups and the (AYFP). Her trophy (as seen in the of other national championships and group winners then entered the semi- photo), is too big to fit into her almost also the winners of the annual singles final. The Final followed immediately at full trophy cabinet at home and championship of each of the 20 leading the Filipino Club, Kowloon, on Sunday Dorothy left soon after the event to bowling clubs in 2015, to take part in 6th March 2016. represent Hong Kong China in the a two day event to decide who was to World Cup Indoor Singles at Warilla in Dorothy won through to the final by become Hong Kong's Women’s National Australia. Dorothy, we are all proud of beating many of Hong Kong's top Champion of Champions for 2015. The you and good luck. Mike Worth bowlers and easily won the Final against 25 players were split into 10 groups to Joyce Cheung , the winner of the club

42 Apr 2016

Tennis News

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

Junior Club Championships

The Junior Club Championships was held on the 27th and 28th of Get to know February. An Open event was played along with a closed junior event. The closed junior singles was a round robin event with Aiden Lee, Franco the Player: Yap and Dylan Lindeque all battling it out in some long close matches. Anatole Le The winner of the event was Aiden Lee for the second year in a row. The Open event was played out by the older Juniors and taking out the doubles final was Tim Gauntlett and Ethan Tsea who beat Rafe Purdie and Akshay Mirpuri 6/2 6/4. In the open singles final it will be between the number 1 seed Tim Gauntlett and the number 3 seed Rafe Purdie. At time of writing, this match will take place on the Club Championships Finals day on the 19th March. We look forward to a great match.

Future Fixtures Start of Season/Charity Cup Sunday 17th April

HKFC Invitational Club Challenge Favourite tennis player? Saturday 14th May Federer 1pm - 7.40pm followed by trophy presentation and BBQ French Open, Wimbledon, US Open or Australian Open? French Open & Wimbledon Social Wimbledon where we see more attacking Saturday 4th June and game variety in today’s baseline game.

Weapon of Choice? TS Annual General Meeting Slice serve Wednesday 29th June 7pm Best tennis memory? Competing in college for McGill University’s Varsity Tennis Team and 2004-2007 Update email contacts watching Federer is religious experience! To all members of the TS, please send us your most updated email contact Favourite hangout at HKFC? to [email protected] or send us a message to our Facebook Enjoying oysters at the Chairman’s Bar with friends. page (www.facebook.com/hkfctennissociety)

Club Magazine Apr 2016 43 Netball News

MATCH REPORTS

intercepts, and the shooters on both Penny Angove Club Netball DSA Chairperson sides scored some beautiful goals from February matches saw Club take on slick feeding. In the end, Club took the some very tough competition in the victory with a score of 31–20 and both HKCC Demons and HKFC Typhoons. teams looked a cause for concern for the rest of the competition. Chairperson’s The first match up was a top of the table clash against HKCC Demons. Report The first round encounter had been a hard fought victory for Club with a Typhoons close scoreline of 28–23. Club were After a few weeks off the HKFC keen to avoid repeating this, and were Spring is in the air, and I am very derby between Typhoons and reigning hoping to get off to a good start to much looking forward to some champs Club was a great game. Club the game. Things didn’t go exactly to warmer weather. The end of the came away with the win 31–20 with plan however, and it took the first half regular season is looming ever both teams displaying real strength and of the game for Club to really fire up closer, and some of the senior determination. Typhoons then played and begin to demonstrate cohesive and teams only have two matches left Hantang Phoenix, unfortunately going dominating match play. The second half before the finals series begins. down 28–34. After this match both of the match was all in Club’s control Whilst Club and Whirlies are Typhoons and Hantang Phoenix sat on with the defensive unit of Jessica league leaders in Division One equal points on the ladder, Typhoons McCauley and Victoria Smith and Two at the moment, there in 3rd on goal average. Next game effectively shutting down HKCC’s are some battles going on for gold for Typhoons against Valley Panthers shooters. Excellent defensive pressure and glory in the other divisions, was key in retaining 3rd place on the through the mid-court came from the so these final games are crucial. ladder. After a solid and hard fought combinations of Vanessa Cuvelier, Grand Final dates are yet to match Typhoons came away with an Elise Daly, Tassie Brakenridge be officially announced, but impressive win, 39–25. With only a and Claire Quigley who were able we’d appreciate every ounce of handful of games remaining before to force lots of errors and provide support you can muster. We are finals it will be close in determining the lots of turnovers for Club’s shooters, proud of our teams, and cheering final rankings. Watch this space.... Melissa Atkins, Robin Atkinson one another on is part of how we and Natacha Cuvelier. In the end the grow and develop as a club, so scoreline stretched out for a comfortable please try and make time for our Whirlies 45–19 victory to Club. final push for silverware! 15th February: After a well-earned rest to welcome in Penny Angove, Chairperson, Whirlies vs Kowloon Saphires the Year of the Monkey, Club returned Netball DSA (38–33) to Monday night netball for the local derby against the HKFC Typhoons. This top of the table rematch was The Typhoons team has been having always going to be a close and a great season, so Club knew that they entertaining game. After being surprised would have to play with great intensity in round one by the physicality of to ensure victory. Both teams played Sapphires, Whirlies approached this strong, tough netball with great contests game with determination and a clear for the ball through the court and in strategy in mind. The game started off rebounds. Defence snatched plenty of as expected with both teams goal for

44 Apr 2016 NETBALL

AMAZING RACE HK 2016

A little break from regular the most challenging… the training was in order on Vindaloo chow-down. Never 24th February, and you may before has such a small bowl have seen (or been bowled of spice been the downfall over by) slightly hysterical of so many, and never before netballers running around has milk been drunk on a the Club looking for clues netball night out. I’m looking and popping balloons. If you at you Heather Mckay and didn’t see us, embarrassing Lauren Laroche! After that photos are below. cheeky treat, and an ice- cold pint, it was first back to Wonderfully organised by the Sports Hall to claim the Dawn Cheng, and ably winner’s prize for Club and a assisted by Kat Forbes the lovely feast out on the patio at race took us from HKFC, to the Sportsman’s Bar. Times Square, to Soho and LKF and back again all in a Thanks to the Staff at HKFC record time. Split into teams for being so accommodating, of four or five, a series of tasks Rula Bula, Gangas, the were set up for the girls to security guards in Uniqlo, complete, and they included: all the helpers on the night, netball shooting, competitive and the taxi drivers of Hong eating, competitive drinking Kong! We couldn’t have done (naturally) and probably it without you!

Club Magazine Apr 2016 45 NETBALL

goal throughout the first quarter. The created a very slippery floor which was Hurricanes were able to come away Whirlies shooters both had their eye in covered in puddles of water! Tornadoes from this match with a win. and continued to shoot tremendously. had a slow start against HKU Knights The first quarter allowed the Hurricanes Up by 1 at half time, the team bought with the first quarter ending at 3–6, to pull away with a sure lead, with on fresh legs to help run the Sapphires second quarter at 9–10 and third amazing court play and focus we were ragged. Throughout the fourth quarter quarter at 13–17. This was mainly due able to score 11 points in this quarter Whirlies showed consistency in attack to the wet ball as it constantly slipped and the Diamonds could only manage and were able to capitalise on a few out of our possession. In the fourth to score one. turnovers in the defence eventually quarter, Tornadoes were able to close closing out the game with a 38–33 the 4 point gap and ended the match After halftime we made some changes win over the Sapphires. After two with a 24–24 draw. Throughout the on the court and we were successful close games against the Sapphires it is game, Kylie Archer was absolutely in settling the play. The Diamonds without a doubt that the Division 2 final fearless and was able to do clear changes were able to score a few more goals in series is going to come down to the wire! of direction without hesitation despite this quarter, although we still won this the wet surface. Cheers to Tornadoes quarter. The final quarter score was 22nd February: for a great comeback in the last quarter 25–8. Whirlies vs Giants which showed that we definitely had the In the last quarter, we were able to (32–18) capacity to win! protect our lead. Our amazing defence This game was all about pace. Watching only allowed their shooters to get one 15th February: the Giants play netball is like watching shot. The final score was 30–9, one of Tornadoes vs Valley Cougars a game on fast forward. The speed of the greatest wins yet for the Hurricanes! (33-32) the game seemed to catch Whirlies by surprise and meant that they got off to After the return from the CNY break, February 22nd: a bit of a shaky start. With the score Tornadoes took on Valley Cougars. Hurricanes vs Valley Leopards even at quarter time Ronnie gave We were lucky enough to have Minal (23-22) the team some solid advice, “Slow it Khilani back from Singapore to show Since Chinese New Year the Hurricanes down, play your game”. Whilst this us she hasn’t forgotten her skills. The hadn’t trained together for some time. advice seemed to be received by a match was close all evening with scores They were playing against the Valley number of bamboozled Whirlies faces, at the breaks of 7–6, 16–16 and 25–24 Leopards, who they just beat the last it worked. Throughout the next two and final result of 33–32 for a 1 point time they met. However, the team quarters Whirlies played as a team and win for Tornadoes. The Cougars started strong, managing to pull away calmly fed the ball up the court after were strong all evening with some great from the Leopards, winning the first winning turnovers in defence. Notable intercepts in all areas of the court. quarter 7–4. mention to Sue Yip who played with Tornadoes however effectively used the 100% intensity throughout the game available space, made some clean hard In the final quarter, the Hurricanes were and worked hard to chase after every passes and applied strong defensive fighting to ensure a win. Although losing ball. The Giants have improved out of pressure to ensure there were the the final quarter, they were still able to sight since round one and are a good sufficient turnovers to result in a win. win the match by the skin of their teeth! reminder that the Whirlies need to Go Tornadoes!! The game ended with a final score of continually work on new and existing 23–22. combinations coming into the finals. Hurricanes Tornadoes 29th February: Hurricanes vs Kowloon Diamonds 22nd February: (30–9) Tornadoes vs HKU Knights (24–24) The Hurricanes headed into this game It was rainy on 22nd February when unsure and with some nerves, the last Tornadoes played HKU Knights at time we played against the Kowloon the Aberdeen outdoor courts. The Diamonds, was a very tough match condition of the court was far from ideal (considering we only had seven players) as the rainy weather throughout the day that resulted in a draw. This time, the

46 Apr 2016 Swimming & Traithlon News

Swimming Training continues at GSIS

Sean Whipkey, Swimming and Triathlon Captain

Message from the Swimming and Triathlon Captain As you may have noticed, at the time of writing, the Football Club pool has been closed for annual maintenance… but fear not, the swimmers have been hard at work, training at other locations. A special thanks to Susan Lowrey, who was able to get us morning pool space at the German Swiss International School. The beautiful, six lane indoor pool has been an excellent temporary replacement. It’s takes more than an empty pool to keep our swimmers out of the water! Ultraman Florida And, a very special congratulations By David Gething to David Gething, on his performance in the Ultraman (A ’m not sure why I ever agreed to do Ultraman Florida, one of the little over two Ironman’s combined. longest triathlons on the planet. A little over two Ironmans combined, Ultraman involves a 10km swim, Ultraman involves a 10km swim, 420km bike ride and an 84km 420km bike ride and an 84km double-marathon run, held over three days in Florida in late February, double-marathon run). Not only did I2016. But I did agree, and ended up having one of the best (and most David complete the race, he won tough) three days I’ve had in quite a while. 2nd overall! Despite the fact that I saw an Finally, on the social front, the alligator on the banks of the lake Swimming and Triathlon Society the day before the event, the attended the HKFC Centenary swim went well. It was quite long. Cup, on a Wednesday evening A third of the way around (about at Happy Valley. Many of our 3.5km) I realised the wisdom committee members were invited of the Ironman 3.6km swim. (by the Chairman of the Club) to That’s far enough. Two thirds the Million Suite to celebrate this of the way around my hands annual race. became really numb. The water was very cold even in a wetsuit

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- they had to rush one lady to hospital it under control on days 1 and 2 and because she became hypothermicand then go out with everything I had left delirious. By the time I crossed the on day 3. The coach said start off at 5 swim finish line I decided I was going minute kilometres. It would seem too to get a small tattoo somewhere which easy. But after seven hours of running says “Remember you could hardly time it certainly wouldn’t. He was right. swim 10km, don’t ever try to swim the But we stuck to target and kept it steady English Channel”. I came out of the the whole way. By the half way point water in 10th place. Not bad for me. (one marathon) I had a fairly decent lead, from there on it was only a matter The bike was all steady, if not a little of holding it. And the credit for that windy, but the tedium of riding for goes to my support crew, including my 420 kilometres was broken up by wife Trilby. By about 70km I wasn’t seeing the “Southern America” side of good, seeing stars and having trouble Florida: a real monster truck driving staying on my feet. But with a steady down the road like nothing was out of supply of energy gel, coke, red bull the ordinary; broad marshy swamps Meet the and everything else that makes the crossed only by fan boats (flat bottomed stomach churn I got to the finish line, boats driven by a large propeller at Swimmer: winning the run and just a couple of the back); all manner of critters from minutes off the course record. And Singha Chau prairie dogs (or maybe squirrels) to I clawed back about 50 minutes on tortoises, skunks, racoons and many the guy in first place overall for the 3 We welcome Singha Chau as a gators; and many confederate flags days, but he was a quality act and he new member of the Swimming and flying in front yards. The bike lasted Triathlon Society. Singhai is a HK took the race overall by a margin of until the end of the second day, by champion. Most recently he thrashed about 8 minutes. He deserved it. He which time I’d clawed my way up into opponents at the 15km clean half was really solid on all three days. So, ocean swim in January. second place overall,but was around an second overall for me. hour down on the leader, a professional How old are you? factory team with a quality athlete. And, one more thing. This, more than 16 probably any other race I’ve ever done, How old were you when you started The last day was the double marathon was the result of the huge combined swimming? – an 84.4km run on a course that I started swimming when I was 4 efforts of a whole lot of people, and I’d seemed to weave back and forth like to thank Hong Kong Football Club What are your favourite events in through highways, dirt roads, orange Swimming and Triathlon Society, the pool/ocean? groves, swamps and everything else 5km and 10km Ocean swim, 1500m, especially Craig Nortje, Jessica between. It was also really hilly, but that 800m and 400m pool. McCarroll and Lloyd Mc Bean — suited me, coming from Hong Kong. they did an amazing job to get me How often do you train? And I’d always enjoyed running. Train twice day for weekdays and through the 10km swim despite my once on Saturday. Sunday is usually a The plan was deceptively simple. Keep natural lack of swimming ability. gym or rest day. What is a typical training session for you? A clean 5000 metres with different components, like aerobic, kick, swim, drill, and some sprints. What do you normally eat to prepare you for a race? I usually eat plenty of carbs before a race in order to boost my glucose storage. I tend to stick to rice with chicken and some vegetables like cabbage and carrots in order to prevent stomach aches before races. What is your favourite food? Definitely the Roasted Pig.

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Badminton News

Hong Kong Badminton Doubles League 2016

Hong Kong Badminton Doubles Matthew Wong and Chloe Lam League 2016, organised by the Hong were the reserves. We had a good start Kong Badminton Association (HKBA), and took the first two games by 21-11 commenced in January. The Doubles and 21-10. The third game was close, League is a very popular annual Peggy and Leo played marvellously but tournament, attended by hundreds unfortunately lost by a narrow margin of teams in all its six divisions. This of 19-21. year we fielded three teams: one What followed were three extremely Men’s League E Team: From left to right, Justin, men’s doubles team each in League close games. Michelle and Ivan took on Duncan, Steven, Philip, Raymond and Danny. B and League E as well as one mixed the first pair who played aggressively, doubles team in League C. We have and they responded with their great put together our best players in the skills in both offence and defence. mixed double team as well as the first Scores were tied many times and it was men’s doubles team. The latter won 21 all and deuce. Each side scored the group champion in League C last intermittently to take the game to deuce year and was promoted to compete in number three, at 23 all. Then, our pair League B this year. The second men’s scored two brilliant consecutive points double team used to be comprised of to take the game by 25-23. The next our more seasoned (mature) players but two games were just as gripping, with this year we are happy to have enlisted Peggy and Leo and Emily and Ka two young promising players, Justin Leung both beating their opponents by Chu and Raymond Khoo. The three just 22-20 after deuce. We were leading Mixed League C Team: From left to right in blue teams have each played their first round badminton jersey, Michelle, Matthew, Peggy, David, 5 games to one at this point, but of competitions in January. Emily and Ka Leung, with Ryan, Amy and baby according to the rules of the Austin to support. The second round of competitions tournament, we still needed one more took place in February and March. game to be sure of winning the match. Our Mixed League C team played a Although the seventh game was fabulous match against a formidable conceded to the opposition, our team team “Star Flying” in Tai Po on took the last two games by 21-12 and 28th February. Emily Chow and 21-19 respectively, and won by seven Ka Leung Chan was the first pair, games to two at last. What a fabulous followed by Michelle Cheung and victory! Many congratulations to our Ivan Ho as the second pair, and Mixed League C team. Peggy Lee and Leo the third pair.

“V” for victory! Emily and Ka Leung prepare to take the game.

The winning team. (Front row L to R:) Chloe, Peggy, Emily and Michelle (Back row L to R:) Leo, Ivan, Ka Leung, Matthew and Captain Danny. Fabulous backhand return from David, with Peggy protecting the net.

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New Sports Preferred Members

Four young ladies recently joined the Badminton Society under the Sports Preferred Members scheme. They are Wing Tung Woo, Tiffany Lam, Nora Man and Chloe Lam. Wing Tung started playing badminton at the age of nine and has represented her secondary school and university where she has won many individual and team awards in major badminton tournaments, including the Hong Kong Open Badminton Championship and HKBA President Cup. She was also named “Sportswoman of the Year” by both the Hong Kong Secondary School Sports Federation and the University of Hong Kong. From left to right: Wing Tung, Tiffany, Nora and Chloe. Tiffany ’s passion for badminton also began at a very young age when she won her first major badminton award as the first runner-up in women single in the Hong Kong Youth attained good results, and is currently coaching badminton Badminton Championship for age 12 and under. Since part-time. then, she has won many awards in major tournaments both Chloe is a promising teenage badminton player. She has won locally and overseas. She trained at the Hong Kong Sports several awards in district badminton tournaments and inter- Institute’s junior team and qualified as a Potential Athlete. school tournament, and has been selected to represent Wan Nora has been playing badminton for more than 13 years. Chai District in badminton at the Hong Kong Games twice. A She has participated in many badminton tournaments and warm welcome to all from the Badminton Society!

50 Apr 2016 Golf News

Kau Sai Chau North Course, Monday 29th February

The winter weather was clearly behind mentioned with every putt over 25 feet Best Gross us as 3 flights of 4 players teed off on a finding the back of the cup as well as a Jonny Brock (86) glorious crisp Monday morning, for our 45 yard chip in, nice shooting Dave. Nearest Pin Hole 3 first event of 2016 on the toughest of the Last to tee off wereJohnny Lam, Lina Lily Chan KSC golf courses. Adrianse, Cathy Neish and Lily Nearest Pin Hole 7 True to fashion, Jonny Brock insisted Chan. Lily, being very familiar with the Brian MacDougall that our 4 ball consisting of myself, course, managed two birdies and four Terry Wright and James Riordan pars to help secure the day’s best score Nearest Pin Hole 11 play from the blue tees, as if this game with 32 Stableford points. Phil Head on KSC North isn’t hard enough! Shot of the day was shared between Nearest Pin Hole 14 As our high scores indicated, KSC north James Riordan’s chip in from the drop Phil Head really is a tough test of golf, with all zone on hole No. 14 and an accurate Longest Drive Women Hole 9 four of us losing an abundance of balls 3 wood from yours truly landing 5 feet Cathy Neish throughout the round. from the hole on No. 11. Longest Drive Men Hole 9 Jonny managed to secure the best gross Final standings were as follows: Terry Wright score with a far from impressive 86.

Best Stableford See you all at the next event. The second flight consisted of Dave Lily Chan (32 points) Watt, Brian MacDougall, Stephen 2nd: Brian MacDougall (30 points) Phil Head, Events Organiser Bottomley and David Lindsay. Some 3rd: Stephen Bottomley (29 points) memorable putting from Mr. Watt was

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HKFC Golf Society vs RHKYC Golf Society Macau Golf & Country Club, Monday 22nd February

The unthinkable wasn’t going to happen, was it? Well, Spooner and Wood dug deep, winning a couple of crucial holes, eventually closing out their win on Henry Luy, the 16th. And Wright and Chapman BIG Chairman ultimately justified the captain’s faith turning their match around late on for another victory. And in the fourth Note from the BIG flight, squash comboDallas Reid and Kien Ng were very much in charge, Chairman closing out another safe victory. Things were looking up despite the Senior After a convincing win against FCC n the evening of 28th Scots, Iain Valentine and Bob in January, we were keen to remain Feburary 2016, BIG McKirdy, uninspired by the Scottish unbeaten in 2016. Our record against hoisted a New Year weather we had laid on (mist rolling in the salty sea dogs was a reassuring Spring Dinner with our from the sea…), being on the receiving ‘Played 2, Won 2’. Maybe the biggest coach Catherine joining the event. All end of a sound thrashing. O threat was complacency?! participating BIG members enjoyed And so, at 3-2 up, with one match still the great selection of Chinese dishes A draw having taken place beforehand out on the course, we were guaranteed that Raymond Chan picked out by Skype, we were led off by Ter r y at least a draw but naturally were and the evening was enhanced with Wright and Jenny Chapman, a hoping for greater things. The result the red wines offered by fine pair of long straight hitters. This Margaret hung in the balance and it all came . With our coach Catherine pairing was, to the Captain’s mind, an Tsai down to our final pairing, the rhyming being in Hong Kong for some time, absolute banker. And so it came as a bit couplet of Le and Bottomley. it would surely be a big boost to our of a surprise to hear on the course that According to the grapevine, it was all team spirit! they were trailing 1-down. The next square coming down the last. flight was hockey combo, Jonny Brock BIG had the eighth game of the and Gordon Marsden, looking to re- I would like to paint a picture for you HKICTB league on 3rd March 2016. kindle the chemistry that saw them win of a gallery of enthusiastic teammates This time our team captain Emy in the FCC match. They didn’t disgrace gathered around the 18th green took a break, and lined up 3 males themselves but came up against a good enthusiastically cheering on their and 3 females to face the Kowloon pairing including RHKYC’s captain, colleagues. As it was, it was a bit chilly Cricket Club (KCC) team at our Pat Sherriff, and HKFC would get in the fog and everyone had retreated Club’s bowling alley. BIG won the nothing from this match. to the open fire in the clubhouse and first and second round of the match left them to it. Unfazed, the HKFC as our visitors were still adjusting Captain Spooner had chosen to pair boys held firm on the 18th as their to our lane conditions. KCC had up with another regular he hadn’t yet opponents wavered and the hole was a strong comeback and won the partnered, Andrew Wood. Whilst not won, and with it their rubber. And the last round. Among the pairing of quite firing on all cylinders they felt overall match! our BIG teams, it was the team of they were cruising and that another and gear was there, should it be needed. Played in a tremendous spirit as Semon Cheung Gordon that won all 3 straight games And then 2-up very swiftly became all ever, this was without doubt the Chow with both scoring 475 each scratch. square and that extra gear was very closest of our matches with sailors The BIG team managed to win 13 to much needed! HKFC weren’t having of the RHKYC. Based on this form, 9 against KCC on the overall score, it all their own way today. And then the 2017 match should be another so we are still at good standing being came news that the Senior Scots (see gripping encounter!! in 1st position in the League. Keep below) were 6 down in their match. Duncan Spooner, Captain up the good work!

52 Apr 2016 TEN PIN BOWLING

On a sad note, two of our members left the BIG committee in the past three months. Marian Leung resigned as BIG Secretary in December due to her new work post that requires frequent travelling. We are intra league between BIG and the Lawn Bowls Section possible. grateful to Marian for all her dedicated work in BIG. We We will all miss you, Bill! hope to see her more often after she has settled down in Ending with some good news, we welcome Rebecca Chan as her new job. Another committee member, , Bill Nader our new BIG Secretary. Rebecca has played in the Netball DSA also resigned from his post as BIG Internal Convener and joined BIG in 2014, and has been participating in HKICTB as he was leaving Hong Kong for the US for good. We matches. Welcome, Rebecca! thank Bill for all his participation and for making the first

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