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FEBRUARY 18 HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB FEBRUARY 2018 HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB

IN THIS ISSUE – F&B promotions – Christmas Fete Photos – Lion Dance at the Club on 25th February – and more...

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GENERAL COMMITTEE President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan Contents Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Development : Peter Crabtree The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 Discipline : James Niehorster Membership : Maurice O’Brien From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 4 Sports & Recreation : Karin Looram Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Food and Beverage promotions...... 6 Rugby Officer : Don Rider Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Photos from the Christmas Fete...... 16 Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr Squash...... 17 MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mark Pawley Soccer...... 19 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Junior Soccer...... 23 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Rugby...... 25 Executive Chef : Jason Kelly Lynn Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Mini Rugby...... 29 Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Hockey...... 34 Mini Hockey...... 38 Lawn Bowls...... 39 CLUB MAGAZINE Netball...... 41 Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Brian Chun. For information and requests for placement of advertisements Tennis...... 42 in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the articles are those of the writers Golf...... 43 and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Swimming and Triathlon...... 45 Committee. The Club reserves the right to edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all Badminton...... 47 materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club. Movie and Book Library ...... 49

Club Magazine February 2018 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman

Dear Members, The Chairmen of the Standing Sub-committees are: Membership Maurice O’Brien he AGM of the Club was held on the 18th Constitutional Affairs Jeff Lane January and went relatively smoothly with an Development Peter Crabtree uncontested election of officers to the General T Discipline James Niehorster Committee (GC). I am pleased to welcome Karin Sports and Recreation Karin Looram Looram and Don Rider to the new GC. Unfortunately, we were not able to hold the AGM in the renovated The Sporting Sections representatives are: Second Floor due to the problems I highlighted in a Rugby Don Rider letter I sent to all Members on 16th January. I will Soccer Neil Jensen continue to keep you all updated on the progress of Lawn Bowls Mike Worth John J Shanahan, that project on a regular basis. Squash Malcolm Kerr Chairman Hockey Charles Poulton The Officers (and Directors) of the Club, in full, are: President Dermot Agnew The next AGM will revert to the normal timetable and Vice-Presidents Bobby Lawson be held in November this year. In closing, may I take Iain Valentine this opportunity on behalf of the GC and myself to Fook Aun Chew wish all Members and their families, a healthy, happy Nick Hunsworth and prosperous Year of the Dog. Kung Hei Fat Choy! Chairman John Shanahan Honorary Secretary Mike Wood John J Shanahan Honorary Treasurer Alan Morgan Chairman

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2 February 2018 HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB For Sale Race Box CORPORATE at the Happy Valley Race Course SUBSCRIBERSHIPS

The Club maintains a Box at the Happy Valley race The HKFC is currently offering 50 Corporate course which is available for Members to book in Subscriberships for sale, at a price of HK$3.3m advance. each, to help fund the future renovation of the HKFC. Cost: On purchase of a Corporate Subscribership a F&B Package: $750 per head. company becomes a Corporate Member and Admission badge: $60 per head. is entitled to nominate an individual and their F&B arrangement: immediate family to enjoy the benefits of The Race Box is provided with a Buffet and membership of the HKFC. unlimited drinks. More information can be obtained by Beverages are available from 6pm, and Dinner Buffet contacting Kerry Ogle, Membership Services is available from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Manager on 2830 9502 or by email to [email protected]. Booking: For information on HKFC facilities please view Booking Forms are available at Reception and from our website www.hkfc.com.hk. the website at www.hkfc.com.hk Interested parties should submit a written application to: The Membership Services Manager Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Club Magazine February 2018 3 From the Desk of Mark Pawley

or those of you who attended the Club’s New Year holiday period and on page 9 you will find Christmas Fete please see some of the the opening hours for the Food and Beverage Outlets. photographs from this event on page 16 of this And, don’t forget too, the NFL Super Bowl and magazine. If you’re not pictured or simply want the Super Big Breakfast in the Sportsman’s Bar Fto see more photographs from the Fete, then you can on Monday 5th February. Doors open (to the download a QR code reader on your smartphone and Sportsman’s Bar) at 6am with the match “Live” from scan the code on those pages for more photographs. 7am onwards. You will definitely need to book for this And, a big well done and many congratulations to event so please do so by ringing the Sportsman’s Bar Ming, Samson and Ken pictured below who won the on 2830 9531 or email [email protected]. final Quarter 4 Staff Star Award. Just to note that Two things not to forget is Valentine’s Day (at the Mark Pawley, these three employees, along with nine others, will be General Manager Club) on the 14th February and a note for the diary, up for the Staff Star Award of the year at the Annual well in advance, that the Club, including the Car Staff Party coming up in March. At the same time one Park, will be closed from 5pm on Sunday 11th Supervisor of the Year Award and one Leader of the March, due to the Annual Staff Party, reopening Year Award will also be made. on Monday 12th March at 9am. Be reminded that the Club will be closed from 5pm And, last but by no means least Kung Hei Fat Choy on Chinese New Years Eve, Thursday 15th February, to all our Members from the Management and the closed all day on Chinese New Years Day, Friday 16th Staff of the Club. February, reopening at 9am on Saturday 17th February. This will mean all Club Facilities, including the Car Park, I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! will not be available during the noted period of closure. You will also find on page 6 of the magazine the Mark Pawley, opening hours of the Sport Facilities over the Chinese General Manager

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Chinese New Year UK SCHOOL CONSULTANCY Opening Hours 英國升學諮詢 for Sports Facilities

The Club will close at 5pm on Chinese New Year’s Eve, Thursday 15th February and be closed all day on Chinese New Year’s Day, Friday 16th February. As such, ISEB PRE-TEST 預備試準備 the opening hours for our Sports Facilities will be changed for Chinese New Year as 6+ ENGLISH / MATHS 6+ 寫作 / 數學 per the schedule below: PUBLIC SPEAKING 演說 DEBATE 辯論 INTERVIEW PREP 面試預備

BOWLING ALLEY 8am to 4pm closed 10am to 9pm 10am to 9pm VERBAL / NON-VERBAL REASONING 邏輯推理 IGCSE / A LEVEL / IB SKYPE TUTORIALS 6.30am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm C FITNESS CENTRE IGCSE FRENCH 法文輔導課程 M

GOLF SIMULATORS 7am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm Y

INDOOR GREEN 9am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm MY

CY 12noon to 4pm closed 2pm to 7pm 2pm to 7pm OUTDOOR GREEN CMY Brandon Learning Centre www.brandoncentre.com K INFIELD AREAS 8am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm KEEP CALM AND COME TO BRANDON ! CLUB SHOP 10am to 4pm closed 10.30am to 7.30pm 10.30am to 7.30pm

SPORTS HALL 9am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm OUR SUCCESS Top 10 schools for Brandon Students 2015 - 2017 SQUASH CENTRE 7am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm

SPORTS THEATRE 9am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm CLC TONBRIDGE

SWIMMING POOL 7am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm WINCHESTER WYCOMBE ABBEY TENNIS COMPLEX 7am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm

CHILDREN’S 9am to 4pm closed 9am to 9pm 8am to 9pm RADLEY DOWNE HOUSE PLAYROOMS

LIBRARY 10am to 4pm closed 10.30am to 7.30pm 10.30am to 7.30pm RUGBY ETON CHANGING ROOMS 7am to 4.30pm closed 9am to 9.30pm 8am to 9.30pm Kung Hei Fat Choy! HARROW UPPINGHAM 6 February 2018 Tel: 2575 1761 (CAUSEWAY BAY 銅鑼灣) www.brandoncentre.com [email protected]

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預備試準備 6+ ENGLISH / MATHS ISEB PRE-TEST 6+ 寫作 / 數學 PUBLIC SPEAKING 演說 DEBATE 辯論 INTERVIEW PREP 面試預備

VERBAL / NON-VERBAL REASONING 邏輯推理 IGCSE / A LEVEL / IB SKYPE TUTORIALS C IGCSE FRENCH 法文輔導課程 M

CMY Brandon Learning Centre www.brandoncentre.com K KEEP CALM AND COME TO BRANDON !

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Tel: 2575 1761 (CAUSEWAY BAY 銅鑼灣) www.brandoncentre.com [email protected] FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Food and Beverage Outlets Operating hours during the renovation period During the renovation period from early June, the following Food and Beverage Outlets will remain open. The operating hours and contact information are listed below:

KIOSK SPORTSMAN’S BAR FAMILY LOUNGE BAR Daily: 10am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday Daily: 8.30am to 10pm 7.30am to Midnight Tel: 28372678 Friday to Saturday The last food order: 9.30pm Email: [email protected] 7.30am to 1am Tel: 28372663 The last food order: 11pm Email: [email protected] POOL BAR Tel: 28309531 – Closed and will reopen Email: [email protected] on 5th February – Daily: 8am to 6.30pm

The last food order: 6pm Tel: 28309573 CAPTAIN’S BAR FUNCTION ROOMS Daily: 7.30am to 11pm (on 1/Fl) GENERAL ENQUIRIES: Daily: 12 noon to 6pm The last food order: 10.30pm Daily: 9am to 6pm The last food order: 2.30pm Tel: 28372622 Enquiries: 28372629 Tel: 28372629 Email:[email protected] Email: Email:[email protected] [email protected]

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8 February 2018 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

LUNCH AT THE CLUB

SPORTSMAN’S BAR CAPTAIN’S BAR AND FUNCTION ROOMS (on 1st Floor) Monday to Friday FAMILY LOUNGE BAR from Noon to 2.30pm (on 1st Floor) Daily from Noon to 2.30pm Semi Buffet Lunch Selection of sandwiches, Semi Buffet Lunch one serving: 95 per person salads, pastas, snacks and 2 Courses: 168 or full menu: 120 hot/cold beverages 3 Courses: 188 (Booking accepted at Lunch time (includes Coffee or Tea) from Monday to Friday only) (Booking accepted at Lunch time from Monday to Sunday only)

CHINESEF&B OUTLETSNEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS Thu 15th Feb Fri 16th Feb Sat 17th Feb Sun 18th Feb Mon 19th Feb

MEETING ROOMS 1,2,3 Noon to 3pm closed Noon to 9.30pm Noon to 9.30pm Noon to 9.30pm CAPTAIN’S BAR 7.30am to 5pm closed closed 8am to 11pm 8am to 11pm SPORTSMAN’S BAR 7.30am to 5pm closed 9am to Midnight 8am to Midnight 8am to Midnight FAMILY LOUNGE 8.30am to 5pm closed 9am to 9.30pm 9am to 7pm 9am to 9.30pm KIOSK 10am to 5pm closed 10am to 7pm 10am to 7pm 10am to 7pm

The Club will re-open on Saturday 17th February from 9am The Club will re-open on Sunday 18th February and Monday 19th February from 8am * Last orders in the F&B outlets on Thursday 15th February will be accepted 45 minutes prior to closing.

Club Magazine February 2018 9 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

F&B Promotion in the Sportsman’s Bar

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RUGBY: February is the beginning of the Six Nations Rugby Championship.

See below Schedule of play:

3rd/4th February 10th/11th February 23rd/24th February Photo for reference only Photo for reference only Wales v Scotland, Saturday Ireland v Italy, Saturday France v Italy, Friday STEW PROMOTION in the Sportsman’s Bar France v Ireland, Saturday England v Wales, Saturday Ireland v Wales, Saturday A delicious selection of stew dishes are Italy v England, Sunday Scotland v France, Sunday Scotland v England, Saturday being served at the Sportsman’s Bar.

Feast on tempting creations.... SOCCER: The English Premier League continues to take the spotlight with plenty of important games.

2018 WINTER OLYMPICS: ONE PLATE The 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and commonly BUFFET known as PyeongChang 2018, is a major international multi-sport event scheduled to take in the Sportsman’s Bar place from 9th to 25th February 2018 in Pyeongchang County, South Korea Every Saturday and Sunday Please check the Sports Notice Board for Updates. Lunch from 11:30-3pm Dinner from 5:30-9:30pm

98 per Adult, 48 per Child In the Function Rooms

Keep up to date on the Club website and SEMI BUFFET LUNCH all sports notice boards. In the Function Rooms / 1st Floor For further information, please call the Monday to Sunday Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531 from noon to 2.30pm See you around… 2 Courses: 168 3 Courses: 188

(Includes Coffee or Tea)

SEMI BUFFET DINNER In the Function Rooms / 1st Floor Friday to Sunday from 6.30pm to 10pm

2 Courses: 168 3 Courses: 188

(Includes Coffee or Tea)

Treat yourself to a selection from our appetizers buffet, made-to-order main WINTER WARMING DRINK courses and desserts. in the Sportsman’s Bar For Bookings and inquiries, please contact: Enjoy a warming drink at the Sportsman’s 2837 2629 or email: [email protected] Bar to keep you warm throughout the cold month of February. Photo for reference only

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12 February 2018 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Japanese Ramen Noodles at the Family Lounge Bar Daily from Noon

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Club Magazine February 2018 13 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

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Photos from the Christmas Fête Saturday 9th December

A fun-filled afternoon of Christmas Festivities including face painting, games, fantastic music and great entertainers!

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16 February 2018 Squash News

Captain’s vs Chairman’s

Annual Challenge Cup Chairman’s team Captains’s team Score Jurg Niederberger Vinod Harjani 2-3 he fourth annual Captains vs Chairman’s Challenge Cup took David Chan Nigel Steffensen 2-3 Tplace in December. This is an event where the men’s and ladies’ Captains Julian Tanner and Emma Duncombe take on Dave Cross’ Martin Mrosek Zach Ho 3-0 Chairman’s team. The game is open to all players who then go into Rishad Schaefer Oliver Weisberg 3-0 the pool, a coin toss then decides who will have the first pick with the loser of the coin toss then getting to pick the next player to play the David Murray Tom Tang 1-3 number one pick and then has the first pick for the second game and Steve Gollop Alyssa Ho 1-3 so on. The team that wins the most matches wins the overall trophy Eli Bitan Ashwin Padgaonkar 3-1 giving the chairman or the captain annual bragging rights. Henry Ng William Fan 2-3 After the three previous cups had been won by the Chairman’s select team the captains would try everything they could to stop the run and Mike Zimmermann Ajay Hazari 3-0 win the tournament for the first time Paul Simons Niki Chan 3-1 This year there were sixty-two players in 31 matches who played Alex Chew Monique Wong 3-0 on court throughout the afternoon. The captains’ team got off to a fast start in the tournament with close 3-2 wins for Vinod Harjani Dave Cross Andrew Wood 2-3 and Nigel Steffensen. Tom Tang and Alyssa Ho also won in their Caeli Robinson Javy Wong 3-1 matches to take the early lead for the captains’ team 5-1. Charles Li Russel Kuan 1-3 The chairman’s team then came back to close the gap with wins for Jay Kramer Jason Brown 2-3 Paul Simons, Alex Chew but chairman himself Dave Cross couldn’t quite manage to win his game as he lost to Andrew Wood 3-2. After Channi Matharu Rachel Sutcliffe 0-3 the first 10 matches played the score was 6-4 to the captain’s team. Paul Errington Emma Duncombe 1-3 In some very close encounters in the next set of matches Jason Brown managed to beat Jay Kramer 3-2 as did Chris Caves vs Pieter Le Roux Simon Ho 3-0 David Robinson. These games helped the captains’ team increase Nam Chan Rodrigo Quan Miranda 1-3 the lead to 13-6. Tim Harrison Manoj Nihalani 3-2 With 16 being the magic number of matches to win to gain the trophy David Robinson Chris Caves 2-3 the chairman’s team fought back with some great squash from the likes of Martin Mrosek, Mike Zimmermann and Phil Head who all Kari Pahlman KK 3-2 won their matches. With some close games to come it was anyone’s Allen Lam Julian Tanner 1-3 to win the overall trophy. Carmen Lee for the Captains team beat Anson Wong in a close 3-2 encounter to get to the magic 16 which Gillem Tulloch James Zhang 1-3 meant a win for the captains’ team in the 4th time of playing. Peter Tsang Nick Wong King Yat 1-3 The overall score was 18-13 to the Captains. The trophy was Phil Head Sean Soo 3-2 presented to captains Julian Tanner and Emma Duncombe by Section sponsor Ian Burns from St James’s Place. Well done to all who took Anson Wong Carmen Lee 2-3 part in the matches. A few after squash beverages were enjoyed by Tim Fan King Yat Lau 1-3 the participants who could rue their missed opportunity of winning or Andrew Ward Lincoln Chan 3-1 bask in the glory of their win. Vincent Yu Eric Ho 3-1 The Chairman will be hoping this was a blip on his record and get back to winning ways next year. Ho Fai Chiu Raymond Chiu 1-3

Club Magazine February 2018 17 SQUASH

KFC recently hosted the RBSC from HBangkok in a great friendly event. Teams from both sides enjoyed a fantastic night of squash with the HKFC team managing to win HKFC vs RBSC 9-5. Both teams then headed down to the Sportsman’s Bar for food and beverages. Here are a selection of photos from this event.

Wear Your Squash Kit Abroad

This month’s submissions are Chairman Dave Cross in very Icy Iceland and in warmer climes Rob Jones and family in the desert Ladder Movers in the UAE on what appears to be a very fast camel (hence the of the Month slightly blurred photo) Men’s

Rajesh Nihalani 100

Nick Organ 23

Krzysztof Kostienko 22

Rob Jones – UAE Dave Cross – Iceland

18 February 2018 Soccer News

Message from the Hello all, by all the competitive teams and all had plenty of fun. Soccer Captain The Soccer Section has had plenty going on over the last couple of months. Back at the This month we have articles on the 1st Team’s start of December our noisy neighbours from cup exploits ably supported by some promising the Singaporean Cricket Club waltzed over young Colts, the annual Boxing Day match and took back the McPherson trophy with England v Scotland, the AIA Boxing Day a deserved 2 – 0 victory at the Hong Kong Festival of Football, the Section’s role and Football Club with the Club left to rue the slow involvement in a very well known and important start to the match and a lacklustre second Hong Kong Charity ‘Operation Santa Claus”, Robbie Bacon, half performance, while in competitive action and the Crusader’s tour to Phnom Phen. Soccer Section the Club remains in an exceptionally strong Captain I hope you all have a wonderful Chinese New position as the tables below show. On the Year. Social side, the Soccer Section’s Christmas Party in Kennedy Town was well represented Robbie Bacon Tables HKFA 1st Division Yau Yee League

HKFA 2nd Division

HKFA Ladies Division Legal League Legends (Vets)

Soccer Section Christmas Party

Club Magazine February 2018 19 SOCCER

England v Scotland Boxing Day Match

here is a pub outside Chellaston, Derby, called the Bonnie Prince, named after Charles Edward Stuart (or Bonnie Prince Charlie) who, on his way to Scotland Team: England Team: TLondon with the Jacobite Army in December 1745, got as far south as nearby Swarkstone Bridge before being turned back by local farmers. The uprising occurred Dan Healy Graeme Lane when most of the British Army was on the European continent. Tim Chan Kee Fast forward exactly 272 years and an England vs Scotland battle of more equal Matt Paterson Bob Sawhney measure at Sports Road. The 82nd Boxing Day game saw Scotland, under Charlie Hunter Danny Beattie Scott Semple, try to retain the cup they stole last year, while England under new Liam Doyle Callum Beattie management of yours truly looked to repel the marauding invaders. In the first five minutes, Scotland, sought another audacious start to a campaign, laying siege to Sherman Mak Calvin Harris the England goal. Only profligate finishing by McAmro Abbas and fine saves from McAmro Abbas Terry Harris Goalkeeper Kee stopped Scotland being 2 or 3-0 up inside the opening quarter. Callum Dunn Rory Lonergan England finally got into their stride, and playing with no less than 3 father and son Andy Hunter Mick Lonergan combinations (families Harris, Beattie and Lonergan; Hunters Andy and Charlie for the Scots) proceeded to use youth coupled with experience to dominate. Niall Jamie Milne Johnny Mui Cox’s pace down the right flank was proving a problem for the Scots who conceded John McCasey Gavin McDermott the game’s first penalty. Paul Fitzgerald dispatched for 1-0, only for it to be swiftly Rudd Mc Hart Richard Lant cancelled out by Jamie ‘he never misses’ Milne also from the spot. 1-1. Scott Semple Pak Wan With the game finely balanced, enter Calvin Harris who proved too hot for the Adrian Worth Mark Grainger Scottish defence to handle. If there were defensive questions over his first goal, with Stewart McInnes Simon Page GK Dan Healy getting a hand to his shot, the second was unstoppable and gave England a slightly flattering 3-1 half-time lead. As if two generals adhering to the Jamie Miller Paul Fitzgerald Geneva convention, the managers stuck to a pre-agreed battle plan of playing older, Mike Morton Richard Le-Gallez Vets teams for the second half as youth made way. Unfortunately for Scotland, MC Foaud Steve Tew England started sharply and despite shocking misses from Mark Grainger and Niall Cox Simon Page, Richard Le-Gallez found composure to set himself before sliding past GK Callum Dunn and Terry Harris completed a Harris hat-trick for 5-1.

The contest wasn’t quite over, and Scotland’s best player, Adrian Worth who had been impressive in midfield all game, danced through the English back line for a well-deserved goal and manager Semple found space behind enemy lines for 5-3, the final score. The England team, like Derbyshire farmers of 1745, knew the battle was already won, the invaders vanquished and sent home ‘tae think again!

by Graeme Lane

2017 Scotland Boxing Day Squad

20 February 2018 SOCCER

Jock of the Match: Simon Page Man of the Match, England: Calvin Harris / Terry Harris

Sassenach of the Match: McAmro Abbas Man of the Match, Scotland: Adrian Worth

Boxing Day 2017 England MotM Scotland MotM Colts help HKFC 1st Team progress into the Cup Quarter Finals

here is a reason that Lucky Mile or HKFC 1st Team have not made the Cup Tquarter finals at any point over the last few seasons – the matches are played over Christmas and New Year, usually requiring the last minute recruitment of Club stalwarts to help sides put out a bare XI. This year the timing of the matches was no different, the first round was played on the 23rd of December and the second round on the 31st of December. This was coupled with the newly introduced and more stringent registration requirements requiring the Section to take a new approach as Tony Hamilton with the support of Colts manager Bobby Lawson called up five of the finest available Colts to help the HKFC 1st Team field a side. Callum Beattie, Sam Pijpers, Charlie Stewart, Hamish Tong, Conrad Szymanski were those involved over the two fixtures: beat his man and whipped in a great cross for bench. A stronger side showed it’s class The First Round – Even Tony Hamilton was Jerome to nod home and put Club into the lead. as Sammy Micke-Dongo and Jerome De away for this fixture leaving assistant John As Sebastian Fielder spread the play with his Clarens each powered home strikes from Casey to marshal the twelve available souls trademark Martin Rainer-esque diagonals the outside the box before missing easier chances through the fixture. Goalkeepers notorious in Club capitalised and Remi Depalmas doubled inside the box to put the Club in a commanding general for loving a holiday, and with all 1st the Club’s lead before two of the debutants, lead at half time. Despite a few scares on the team keepers away Robbie Bacon stepped Hamish Tong and Sam Pijpers put the gloss on counter, and some profligate finishing by Club, into nets, while Robert Scott returned from the result with fine finishes. 4 – 0 the final result Remi Depalmas, Albin Brion and a Michael injury for his first appearance of the season and JC a happy man. Hampshire double that was well assisted by from the bench. The three Colts all started the marauding young Conrad put the game to showing JC’s unbreakable trust in the The Second Round – A few players returned bed. Charlie Stewart put in a man of the match HKFC Junior Soccer set-up and were all on from their Christmas trips but no goalkeepers performance and was unlucky that two great impressive form as Callum Beattie set the and so Robbie Bacon continued in goal. Callum efforts were superbly saved. Cup troubles, what tone with a couple of commanding headers Beattie continued from the Colts while another cup troubles Tony Hamilton Brown was heard and strong forays up from left back. As HKFC two were introduced, Charlie Stewart starting muttering to JC! began to dominate proceedings Sam Pijpers centre midfield and Conrad to come off the

Club Magazine February 2018 21 Junior Soccer News

U12 keeper looking for the save U12s in action

Boxing Day – Festival of Football

ew Soccer Section Chairman Stephen After the England v Scotland game, four Under Next, the U12 boys and U12 girls took to the Tew joined a good crowd of spectators 11 teams played in a tournament featuring the field. On Pitch 1, Mark Hayman’s Kowloon Nat the 4th Festival of Football at the Club best players from the HKJFL competing for the and Islands Team beat a Hong Kong Island on Boxing Day. This year saw AIA join as title Junior Challenge Cup. HKFC was represented team coached by Martin Haskins 2-0. Byron sponsors and the players were resplendent in along with Asia Pacific Soccer Schools (APSS), Doughty (TTT) and Luke Bannon (MLFA) their new kit. The annual England v Scotland Tai Tam Tigers (TTT), Kowloon Cricket Club were voted Best Players. Over on Pitch 2, fixture started proceedings and initially it was a (KCC), Major League Football Association Ian Meekcoms’s Kowloon and Islands team procession for England, leading 5-1 until two (MLFA), Brasil Top Skills (BTS), Brazilian Football suffered an agonising penalty defeat after a late goals for Scotland livened up the game Academy (BFA), ACC Japan and Hong Kong thrilling 4-4 draw with Paul Hoy’s Hong Kong and made for a tense finish. England eventually Dragons. In the semi-finals, the Lions overcame Island Island Girls. Maia-Itakura Prepscius prevailed 5-3. the Tigers 3-0 while the Panthers beat the (ACC Japan) and Claudia Brunner (KCC) were Cougars on penalties after a 0-0 draw. The deserved winners of the Best Player awards. The youth games featured age groups from final saw the Lions win narrowly 1-0 over the Under 10s up to Under 16s, with select teams A large crowd rolled up to watch the next Panthers. Winning coach Ian Riddell was from the Hong Kong Junior Football League match between the two HKJFL Under 14 select delighted, as were the boys who won Best (HKJFL) doing battle with each other and local teams. The game was played at a high tempo Player awards – Bennett Foote (HKFC), Yuto opposition in the form of Yuen Long Football in the first half and was very close, 2-2 at half Oshiro (Hong Kong Dragons), Dylan Mayooran Club. time. However, in the second half, Hong Kong (APSS) and Eliot Marschall (BFA). Island (coached by Mark Grainger) made use of their full compliment of subs. It proved too much for Kowloon and Islands, who, despite playing some good football, lost 7-2 in the end. The Best Player awards went to Michael Udebuluzor (APSS) for Hong Kong Island and Christian Lewis (BTS) for Kowloon and Islands.

The final game was the Under 16 clash between a HKJFL Select Team and Yuen Long, who had stepped in at the very last minute U16 teams - HKJFL Select and Yuen Long FC as replacements for South China. The HKJFL team got off to a very good start and soon went ahead. They then maintained the upper hand for most of the game and were too strong, eventually winning 6-1 after a late consolation for Yuen Long. The Best Players were Luke Dow (Hong Kong Dragons) and MA Man- ching from Yuen Long.

David Williams, Boxing Day Tournament U12 Girls Organiser.

U10-11 players shaking handsa

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U12 Coach Mark Shuper giving a team talk

older guys don’t have to!). Two U16 academy players (Conrad Szymanski and Jesper Jarlefelt) and one U18 player (Gabriel Ng) Operation Santa Claus Tournament, were added to a squad that included Captain Mark Grainger, Stephen Tew (our Section great cause and great day of football Chairman), Gavin McDermott and Nam U12 Marco Martin in action Nguyen (who had to play goalie as no one else wanted to!). We were also fortunate that he Operation Santa Claus football were made up of school teams, local league first team player Tom Halder was coaching in tournament took place on 10th teams and teams from the local community the U12 tournament which ran concurrently December 2017 at Stanley Ho Sports formed to take part. T – so Tom was able to shuffle back and forth Ground. The Operation Santa Claus event HKFC, winners of last season’s U9 Cup (there between two pitches. is something the Soccer Section has been was only one age group event last year), involved with for a long time and a special event After losing our first group match to a strong decided to not send our first teams for both U9 in that it involves our junior players and senior Savills side, we won the rest of our group and U12 tournaments, a decision taken to give members, and helps raise significant money for games and topped our group. We beat more kids an opportunity to play and given that local causes. Linklaters in the Cup Semis and then faced our first teams have had plenty of football this Savills again in the finals, this time winning the As is the case every year, this year’s event season. We entered a total of 5 teams in U9s Cup on penalty shootout. Tom Halder was comprised junior and senior tournaments. and 4 teams in U12s. player of the tournament with his play making HKFC once again organised the junior While we left without silverware, our kids and goals, our youth players played excellent tournament, this year alongside our co- had fun and got to participate in a great football and showed great maturity, and the organisers and partners at the Hong Kong tournament and worthwhile event. Over the veteran core held its own with Mark Grainger Football Association (HKFA). HKFC also entered course of the day a total of 80 matches were providing his usual leadership. a team into the senior tournament. The only played, culminating in 4 finals (Cup, Plate, thing missing was the annual Crusaders match, It was a great fun day of football for all. Special Shield and Bowl). In the under 9s the winners as the Crusaders were on tour over the same thanks to Brendan Mcgraw, our Junior Soccer of the Cup were Hong Kong City Boys whilst weekend. Head Coach for Y7, who once again organised FC Banterlona picked up the Cup in the U12s a first class tournament for the kids. And In the Junior Tournament, this year we had a competition. special thanks to Mark Grainger who captained total of 32 teams competing in the under 9 and In the senior tournament, we entered a team the team to its first Cup trophy in a few years. under 12 junior competitions. Each team had with a veteran core supplemented with youth a squad of up to 10 players meaning that 320 Brendan Mcgraw (OSC Junior Tournament players (ie young players who can run so us kids could enjoy the tournament. These teams Organiser), Nam Nguyen (Senior Team Goalie)

OSC 5-aside Cup Champions Gavin McDermott trying to make a tackle

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Proud to support HKFC Charity Partner of Crusaders Special Soccer the Soccer Section Tour to Phnom Penh, Cambodia 9th – 10th December 2017

Nigel R Merritt - HKFC Crusaders Head Coach

hen is our next Tour?” ...... more than two hour drill session, sandwiched “Can we play another game?” between a group warm up and more than “W“Can we play that team again?” an hour round robin tournament. How many “When are we coming back to Phnom Penh to goals were scored or even the result of the play ISF again?” game was immaterial when matched against the high drama on the pitch. Goal celebrations “Well (said Nigel) ... we need to leave Phnom and crunching tackles, hand shakes and dives Penh first before we can come back!!” – we had it all. Such was the excitement and enthusiasm for If we ever need to be reminded of the spirit the 5th HKFC Crusaders Tour to Phnom Penh, of football, don’t watch the Premier League, Cambodia, that they wanted to return before watch the HKFC Crusaders !!! they had left!! Special thanks go to Barbara Leung, Edwina Twelve players from the Club’s community Brown, James Penny and Tim Nichols soccer programme for players of lesser without who’s assistance and organisational ability – which meets every Monday during skills, this tournament would not have the season on the Main Pitch from 6pm to taken place. 7pm – did the Club proud playing against seven teams from ISF who were far more agile Huge thanks must also go to The Prudential and able than our players and yet, the HKFC without who’s sponsorship of the HKFC Crusaders took the challenges of each game Crusaders the programme and the tour would in their stride. not take place, SUNPAC for their superb travel arrangement skills and of course to our hosts Jennifer, Gary, Alex, Cheech, Josh, Elaine, ISF for making our trip so enjoyable 7th year that the HKFC Crusaders have been William, Anson, Toby, Melvin, Henry and and carefree. associated with the ISF Charity and the 5th Rooney long may your love of the beautiful visit to Phnom Penh to cement a relationship game continue. As a separate part of the Tour, I (Nigel) that can only be witnessed first hand.” travelled to Phnom Pehn two days in advance The seven ISF teams (totalling over eighty of the HKFC Crusaders to carryout a “Whatever is written, only part sums up players) came from varying provinces continuing (twice yearly visit) capacity building the experience”. surrounding Phnom Penh and the camaraderie programme with the ISF Coaches – as part developed, within more than four hours of the The HKFC Crusaders will be in exhibition of his commitment to the ISF Charity whose tournament, was amazing to witness. action next soccer at the forthcoming HKFC football Board he sits on – and to undertake International 7’s so, if you want spectacle and The format of the Sunday tournament was and compile a monitoring and evaluation (M drama, excitement and goal celebrations that similar to previous years in that upon arrival at and E) report on the ISF Coaches and the 10th many Premier League players could never the ISF Sports Ground and changing into their December tournament on behalf of FIFA. replicate, look out for the HKFC Crusaders tournament (read battle!!) kit and limbering Asked why the tournament was so important when they next strut their stuff on the up – see the images above – there was a to the HKFC Crusaders, Nigel said “This is the Main Pitch.

24 February 2018 Rugby News

Tales from the Bush

by Jimmy Richards, Rugby Section Captain

owsit Ladies and Gentleman – with Xmas now behind us it is time both on and off the field and I know the okes will continue to push for to look forward to the business end of the season where every that league title. game is worth its weight in gold and coaches are busy preparing H The Bulls played against Revolution which was a one way affair with the their teams for knockout rugger. There are just 8 more weekends until final score of 103-12 to Bulls. A massive performance from Roberto Finals footie kicks off and we are hoping to have all our teams present on Gualo who was everywhere on the day putting in not only big tackles but that day - playing for silverware. some deft touches too. However for all the points scored, Hone Patrick The Club side put in another great performance last Saturday against was still unable to get his name on the scorecard and the team of the Kowloon scoring a magnificent try off of first phase which was superb to week remains ever elusive to this hard running 10. watch. The lines, the hands, the endeavour and the finish was first class Not only is there still a huge amount of rugby this quarter but there is and worthy of any highlight reel across the globe. With Xmas cobwebs also a huge amount of rugby past March including the GFI HKFC 10s, now well and truly dusted and out the way we are all looking forward to the Hong Kong Sevens and the annual Taipans game (21 April). All three the Club side continuing the impressive momentum they have built over events offer a different energy and vibe, yet all three events are musts the last few months. to include in your calendar for the year ahead. The GFI HKFC 10s, The Drags continue to dominate the second division with another undoubtedly the toughest tens tournament in the world is being held powerful performance on Saturday racking up 71 points. Raby was only at the Club on the 4th and 5th of April while the Hong Kong sevens is able to get three tries this time and was helped massively by a huge on the 6th, 7th and 8th of April. Please make sure you get your leave push from the bench that came on to really up the ante and drive the approved immediately, your pink tickets signed off and stock up on water nails into Kowloon’s coffin. Q and the Russian however are not sitting on and Milk Thistle for the week as this is a sensational few days. their laurels and will continue to demand more from their team as they Again to all the old boys, wives and girlfriends, mums and dads, kids get closer to the quarters and semis-finals. and Alikadoos that have been down to support the rugby teams a huge Scorps put on an immense performance and one of the best of the thank you from the whole Section as the support has been immense and season yet. Masterfully driven by their pivot Ryan Matthysen who is directly related to the success of our teams. To the players, coaches, controlled the game perfectly and gave his pack field position to play physio’s, committee members and everyone else involved behind the with. The Scorps were strong on defence and aggressive in the pack scenes thank you so much for the time and effort you put in week in and which was led by the ever badgering Lewis and the burly Ben Mac. week out it is truly inspiring to see. Skurrzy and Tetley Dave have done a great job in building a great team

The Four Oarsmen A huge congratulations to the Four Oarsmen, including our very own Peter Robinson who played at the Club, for crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Not only did they row the 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, unaided, but they did so in a new world record of 29days, 14hours and 34minutes – an immense achievement. Additionally the four Oarsmen raised a considerable amount of money for MIND and Spinal Research (a cause close to Peter’s heart having played with the mercurial Ben Kende). A huge congratulations to Peter and his fellow rowers – hopefully we will have the opportunity to hear this amazing story in person one day here in Hong Kong.

Good luck to all the players going forward and see you all in the Sporties.

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Penguins, Samurai, YCAC lead challengers at GFI HKFC 10s

wo-time champions Penguins, three-time Shanghai RFC will compete for the 18th, 15th runners-up Samurai International and and seventh time respectively. twice finalists Tradition YCAC have all T Crowd favourites Hunter + Boo East Africans – confirmed they will compete at the 33rd GFI made up of internationals from Rwanda, Kenya, HKFC 10s from 4th-5th April. Uganda – will participate for a fourth straight The three renowned invitational sides will be year in the two-day event, which precedes the among those looking to dethrone reigning Hong Kong Sevens. champions UBB Gavekal who will again be Tournament Director Bill Mason said: “The coached by Matt Clarkin, former captain of early confirmation of most of the event’s leading UBB Gavekal won the Cup for the first time last Top 14 club Union Bordeaux Begles, as they sides is testament to how seriously teams April with a primarily Hong Kong-based squad compete at Hong Kong Football Club for a are taking the GFI HKFC 10s, which retains boosted by four Fiji Sevens backs who played fourth year. its reputation as the world’s most prestigious on the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series. Plate champions Kir Club Pyrenees of France, 10-a-side rugby event. The Penguins, who lost 10-7 in the final, won Australia’s King’s College at UQ sponsored by “The increasing professionalism of the teams the Cup in 2013 and 2016, while Samurai Strategic Equity Alliance, Scotland’s Projecx and the number of pros and semi-pros return looking to win for the first time after Waterboys and Hong Kong-based Scottish competing requires tremendous organisation finishing runners-up in 2010, 2013 and 2016. Exiles will also return after finishing in the top and an increasing amount of sponsorship, so Tradition YCAC, a squad traditionally made up half of the 16-team competition last April. preparation has been long underway for both of top New Zealanders, were beaten finalists in Our own Natixis HKFC will play in the event for the organisers and the teams. The full line- 2014 and 2015. the 33rd consecutive year, while Irish Vikings, up, including at least two new teams, will be A-Trade Overseas Old Boys and Devil’s Own announced soon.”

26 February 2018

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Doddie Weir’s ‘My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’ appointed official charity

he My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, created in support of former Scotland Tand Lions lock Doddie Weir who is suffering from Motor Neurone Disease (MND), has been appointed the Official Charity of this year’s GFI HKFC 10s.

The 6ft 6in Weir, who won 61 caps from 1990- 2000, shared the news of his condition last June and the former No.5 is now hoping to attend the 10-a-side tournament at Hong Kong Football Club 24 years after competing in it.

In 1994, Weir was 23 when he competed for Quality Street Gang Exiles along with fellow Scotland internationals including fullback Gavin Hastings, flyhalf Gregor Townsend, wing Kenny Logan, hooker Kenny Milne and prop Paul Burnell.

Weir played club rugby for Scottish sides Melrose and Borders either side of seven seasons with Newcastle Falcons in England, helping them win the Premiership in 1997-98.

After retiring from competitive rugby, Weir became a popular commentator and after- dinner speaker – often sporting a tartan suit or families dealing with the daily consequences Inaugurated in 1986 to celebrate Hong Kong – and is scheduled to appear at a fundraising – with basic and practical relief. All contributions Football Club’s centenary, the GFI HKFC 10s dinner during his time in Hong Kong. enable Doddie and the trustees to make a has long attracted the game’s top players difference to the lives of those coping and including seven All Blacks who won the 2015 The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was battling with MND.” Rugby World Cup – Conrad Smith, Jerome created last October, before a gala testimonial Kaino (both 2003), Ben Smith, Charlie dinner was held in Weir’s honour in London the David Nazer, Chairman of the GFI HKFC 10s Faumuina (both 2008), Beauden Barrett, Sam following month. Organising Committee, said the choice of the Cane (both 2010) and Nehe Milner-Skudder My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as this year’s The Foundation’s trustees comprise Scotland (2013). Official Charity continued the tournament’s legends Scott Hastings, Finlay Calder OBE, commitment to organisations linked to GFI has title sponsored the event since 2006, John Jeffrey and Gary Armstrong – fellow the sport. while other sponsors and suppliers for 2018 Lions and all part of the 1990 Grand Slam- include Natixis (Gold Sponsor), Allied World, BT, winning squad – as well as sports broadcaster “Supporting Doddie Weir’s Foundation is DHL, Q-Net and Taikoo Place (Silver Sponsors), Jill Douglas, Doddie’s wife Kathy Weir and in keeping with the GFI HKFC 10s’ drive to CBRE and EY (Bronze Sponsors), Grolsch Stewart Weir, a journalist and broadcaster. support charities with a rugby connection (Official Beer) and Samurai Sportswear that we can work with on a long-term basis, Scott Hastings, Chairman of the Foundation, (Official Apparel). not only through contributions but also with said: “Since Doddie shared this devastating connections, exposure and promotion,” For more information, visit: news with us all, the global response has been Nazer said. Website: www.hongkongtens.com incredible and the world rugby community in Facebook: www.facebook.com/GFIHKFC10s particular has offered enormous support. We “Last year, the GFI HKFC 10s supported rugby- Twitter: https://twitter.com/GFIHKFC10s believe the Trust can serve as a way of giving themed charities in India and Nepal, both of Instagram: www.instagram.com/gfihkfc10s the Weir family practical help while raising the which have a long-term connection to Hong YouTube: www.youtube.com/hkfc10s profile of this degenerative condition. Kong Football Club, and we hope to develop a Hashtag: #HK10s similarly lasting relationship with the My Name’5 “Doddie’s aim has always been to assist those Doddie Foundation.” touched by this condition – be it fellow sufferers

28 February 2018 Mini Rugby News

HKU Sandy Bay Festival, Round 3 of Kim Lam Cup and Rounds 2 and 3 Richard Hawkes Cup

ather belatedly: Happy New Year. Our Minis have participated in On a sad note, our U6 Head Coach, Mark Tsui, was taken ill before HKU Sandy Bay’s splendid Festival. That was an opportunity for us Christmas. The good news is that after a stay in hospital and recovery Rto celebrate Integrity. Integrity is central to the fabric of rugby and at home, Mark is back to work. Although the doctors have shifted their is generated through honesty and fair play. Our hosts ensured that there diagnosis, it is a “racing certainty” that it was not, as first thought, a was honesty and fair play in plenty. Our thanks to HKU. stroke. But this event was a wake-up call: we all need to be aware of the FAST protocol: the acronym stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Our contact years participated, just before Xmas, in the Flying Kukris Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services. Let’s all take a Festival whose value passion. Rugby folk have an unbridled passionate moment to commit FAST to memory. As part of Club’s rugby family we enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional wish all the best to Mark, Amy and, their “pocket rocket”, Declan. attachment and a sense of belonging to the global rugby family, and teamwork. Thanks also to FK. Denis Brock, Mini-Rugby Chairman

Under 12 Girls Running in 23 tries and taking a win in all four of Under 12 Round 3- FC3 their games meant promotion to the top tier and After some inspired changes to the squad line Although the overall results don’t make great the derby match up against FC1... there could up and an increase in intensity and focus during reading, with just 1 win and 3 losses, the story be fireworks! training, the girls in both FC1 and FC2 put of the day is much more positive. A shortage of together their best displays of the season so far. Andrew Pitter and Pete Hudson players as our first game kicked off saw three boys from FC2B make up the 12 literally as Despite losing the first game 4:0 to HKU the the game kicked off. The lack of organisation FC1 girls rallied themselves to finally pull off a Under 12 Round 2 - FC2A showed and our defence was pretty weak, and hard fought 4:3 victory over SKS followed by In round 2, FC2A had a good day overall, with we lost the game 4 tries to 1. two wins in the remaining games to ensure that three wins and a single loss against DB (who they finished second in the group. As the match finished, it became apparent seem to have been on a 100% protein diet for that FC2B were even more short of players for In the Plate pool a reinvigorated FC2 team the last season or two; they are massive). their game which was about to kick off, so six came out determined to put on a solid Our positives included excellent scrummaging, of the boys from FC3 immediately played for performance having struggled to string together very good tackling and rucking. Our scrum won FC2B. This pattern continued for the next three successive wins in the early part of the season. a lot of ball against the head, including against matches, with the result that Conrad Lynch The mighty U12G B has been developing well the heavier DB unit. and Jan Corral Barba played five matches throughout the season and it was another in a row, with four of the other FC3 boys also opportunity for the players to test themselves. Things to work on for us after the round playing three or four games back to back. FC3 The Squad decided that it was time to put included kicking, ball distribution (especially lost our second and third matches 5-2 and 3-1 “Self Belief” on the pitch and with 4 wins from to the outside backs) and thinking as a team respectively, but the boys all battled well and 4 games, it was a testament to the players around possession and territory. worked hard for each other. spirit and team play! A massive work rate in We had strong performances from the whole the forwards by Angel Lui, Hannah Cheung After a well-earned break, the boys came back squad but Declan Warde, Tommaso de and debutant Lauren Hearder. Great ball strong and comfortably beat POL/THT 5-2 Francisco, Matteo de Bona Bottegal and movement by Jessie Hudson and Lizzie in the final game. Some of the support and Conor Keating stood out. Stanton combined with barn storming runs by handing was good to see in this match, with Alysa Dodd and Victoria Herbert delivered Nick Mulcahy some elusive running from Sam and Achilles the attack needed to overcome some larger who combined nicely to score a try that started opposition. back on their own try line.

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The way the FC3 boys stepped up and played second festival of the season, the HKU Sandy breakdown; elusive running; try saving tackles; for FC2B, in the heat and, in some cases, Bay RFC Mini Rugby Festival. result 3-0 victory. Special mention to Ken Bach against more accomplished players was great whose darting runs and limpet-like tackles were Vincy Chan’s leadership and fight, coupled to see. They put the club before themselves, exemplary – we will miss him next term when with Natasha Header’s boundless energy, and I was really impressed with their team spirit. he is in Dubai. As is often the case, after the kept their opponents at bay with solid tackles, Conrad and Jan deserve special mention for excitement came a bit of a lull with a 2-2 draw consistent rucking and hard running. Both the energy and enthusiasm they showed to play against a fired-up Sai Kung Stingrays but overall Alyssa Mok and Karina Farquhar did sterling five games back to back. We scored at least a lot of improvement for the boys through the work in the scrum and their enthusiasm to stay one try in every match and, if we can improve tournament and we look well placed for the rest on the pitch was a great support to their team. our defence, we could really start to compete in of the season. FC2’s wings were well covered by Candice our pool. Li and Kristy So, with a bunch of good quick FC4’s had a great tournament, really coming Chris Hussey runs up the wing and solid protection out wide. together as a team. Rucking and commitment Vienna Wong made great impact from the to the tackle were key highlights from all players bench showing a clean pair of heals in space in each game. After 2 clear wins and a draw Under 11 Spartans while Lainie Askbrook (stepping up from our against Sandy Bay, the team were excited and The Spartans emerged weary but unbeaten U9Gs) put in a couple of very brave tackles for increasingly confident coming into their final once again from the Sandy Bay tournament the team. match against Valley Fort. The team started last Sunday. The boys opened up strongly strong over-powering them at the breakdown, Final mention to Erika Bach and Elie Cox (from against the hosts with a tight game punctuated with some great individual runs leading to two U10G FC1) for helping out with the FC2 squad, by Rory’s powerful slicing runs through the early tries. Building on this early momentum they they both played hard and scored nice tries. opposition. From the first match the boys were added another 3 unanswered tries winning 5-0. Elie scored the try of the day - a full length effort adding width to their game with Jack, Pietro, Many players played out of their skins during touching down in the corner! and Dylan all collecting back moves for some the day, although Jack Duggan stood out, penetrating runs up the wing. This was helped The U10G FC2 team should be very proud having made a number of try-saving tackles and by Lucas’ consistent delivery from the scrum, of themselves for the solid all round play and scoring a great individual try in the final match. with Dom and Nicky regularly offering ball camaraderie they displayed both on and off the Jeremy Fearnley and Andy Barnett runners in the forwards, all of which combined pitch. Great work, girls! to lead us to a 2-1 victory. Kelly Warde In the second game, we came up against a Under 9 FC6 Tigers B very determined Valley side, and the game was These guys in the B Teams are showing great a tussle. Whilst the Spartans struck first, Valley Under 10 Jaguars teamwork and pushing to arrive at the next level were clever, recognising our congested defence, The Jaguars arrived at a sunny Sandy Bay which was very encouraging to see. Difficult also and ran around us for a couple tries. They were expecting a warm reception from the hosts, the as we will need to move some boys up to the not able to break away however, given the travelling Singapore teams and (of course) the next level. rampaging Eliot and his brutal tackles. With dreaded Valley..... Individually, Adrian Ng and Jonathan Law were the score level at 2 all, Eliot made yet another The FC1s got off to a mixed start, a bit slow the standouts. Adrian was fast and did some scything tackle, but catching his shoulder at the breakdown and soft in the tackle, they of the best tackles. Whilst the same goes for awkwardly, required medical attention. This were given a torrid time by a much improved Jonathan, he has the edge in that he was more resulted in enough of a delay to halt the game, USRC Tigers before eventually running out determined and always went in first in most and the boys had to settle for the draw. 3-2 winners thanks to a couple of long range messy situations. In the third game, Eliot showed his warrior tries from the flying Nick Keeley. Game 2 was William, Ryan and Silas were good runners spirit to get his battered shoulder on the pitch. a stronger performance and a solid result, with the ball as they did not slow down when Whilst William was a commanding presence prevailing 2-0 against DB Pirates, with the boys being stopped but barged through. These three at hooker all day, a swap with Ollie saw us demonstrating much better tackle commitment also did not shy away when there was a need take one against the head for the first time this and good, low rucking technique. Then the big to tackle. year. Meanwhile Ciaran continued to be the game against Valley 2s. The guys were excellent ultimate all-rounder, switching between forwards with a 100mph performance: aggressive at the Julian, Captain for the day, was the one to have and backs, whilst Nils once again provided the awareness to run up trying to snatch the the most savage (but perfectly legal) tackle ball from the other team after drop kicks. He of the tournament, not to mention being an led from the front and pushed his teammates unstoppable juggernaut in attack. The Spartans to follow suit. This year is a challenge for Julian ended up running out 5-2 winners in the final as we have made him captain of this side to game. develop his awareness and drive for a team rather than on his own. Pete Spizzirri The games started well and a narrow-missed chance in the dying seconds cost a draw (loss Under 10 Girls FC2 to TCRC 4-5). They put a lot of effort into the The U10G FC2 team showed great team spirit game and this showed with some very good and played very well together, winning 2 out of driving of the ball forward and some very good the 4 games and scoring plenty of tries in their U10 Boys Jaguars individual tries.

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Game 2 and 3 is where they came alive, wins close enough to the try-line for their comrade to FC1 and FC2. The kids had an amazing day against USRC (5-3) and VF4 (3-2). Some truly go over and score them all a frozen treat was and while we had huge success, it was all about good rugby for these young lads. Driving over phenomenal to watch and, arguably, produced having FUN. the ball in the rucks, good clear-out and even, some of the team’s best rugby of the day. FC1 was fortunate enough to win all 4 games I might add, some passing out from the ruck. With some minor assistance from the referee with strong performances from Kieran Two great results and two superb games of (who was just as eager for the team success O’Conner, Benjamin Reboredo, Alan Bishop rugby. Individuals to highlight as above, Julien, in their quest!) the lad did his bit to secure the and Sebastiaan Mertens who brought in the Adrian and Jonathon. ice creams, rounding off a fantastic - if rather lion share of the points but we also had great expensive - day! Next, a game of two halves’ as they say. defence from Johann and Birdy. Lastly a big shout out to Max Dore who delivered his first Slipping 2 points down they had to show some Chris Guest real class to come back. And did they ever, ever tackle and try for the Dragons. giving no amount of space to SCAA they played Under 7 FC2: As Coach Ken said, they all had wonderful as a team and drove for 2 points to level the games, winning 3 and drawing 1. Ayman and game, wow what a day for these lads. After the long hot summer a lovely cooler Armand the dynamic duo did untold damage in morning was had by all down at the extremely Truly a great day for all and as usual Rugby was both defence and attack. Their high energy level well organised and spacious Sandy Bay the winner. had fuelled everyone and motived participation tournament. For those less used to the – Aiden, Joseph, Joshua and Joyce scored Robin Zavou thermostat heading below 25’c a few of the their first try ever in tournament. Our Dragons HKFC fleece lined hoodies were to be seen had also brought the spirit into tackling and won amongst the many supporters and coaches almost one turnover in each game. Under 8 stood on the pitch side! The Under 8s were in their element at the Sandy Everyone played extremely well as a team! It just So far this season the coaches have been Bay Festival, with the perfect weather and goes to show they are all improving each week. working hard to move the rugby on from what playing conditions providing the ideal setting Finally a big thanks to the coach Stacey, Elise started as a rugby orientated play group back for the 8 teams to step it up a gear in putting and especially Ken who ran the FC2 squad. in the U5s into more of a structured game their well-rehearsed skills to the test. The match (occasionally!). These tournaments are both Jose Reboredo schedule had the two Falcons teams starting fun for the children but also serve as a good and finishing at different times, resulting in the opportunity for us to put into practice the efforts formation of 2 distinct teams. Nevertheless, U9/10 Girls tourney in Singapore to encourage the kids to “spread out”, “pass” both teams came away from the tournament and “run straight”, which are all cries I am sure What a cracking try! Club down by one try and undefeated. you will have heard countless times during your have a 5m scrum. Brigid Warde feeds it in and It was particularly pleasing to see the wingers Sunday mornings. then scurries around to flick it out to Sophie naturally holding their positions and the Titterington. Sophie runs straight at the pack, Particular mention must go to Naomi who has defensive wall being maintained between them, and offloads in the tackle toLucy Duncan. Lucy come on leaps and bounds this season and which paid dividends in the countless turnover draws two and then offloads to Saidhb Martin. become both very hardworking in attack and balls. In attack the ball began to take on the Saidhb spins a one-hander to Alyssa Mok, then defence. Another impact player who joined us guise of a hot potato, with Toby Hudson’s a quick pass to Alyssa Schoonmaker. We’re this season has been Ante who has picked the frequent offloads being complemented by out on the wing now. Alyssa takes the tackle game up extremely quickly and is formidable in Zachary Smith’s Swan Lake-like running and then, before hitting the ground, offloads to his attacking play! around the opposition; not to mention the Sophie Aranha who tears the defence open like panther-esque reflexes of Hadrian Curreem On behalf of all the coaches I would like to thank a packet of crisps and dances her way over. through his ball interceptions and resulting tries. the parents for their continued support! Awesome! Honestly, you wouldn’t see it on the telly. During their last game against Shatin Sha Pei, Rob Jones Team FC8 were given the added incentive This was Champagne rugby, served up to a to earn an ice cream by working together to bouncing, yelling sideline by our Club U9/10 get one of their novice, less naturally sporty Under 6 Dragons Girls team at Tanglin Rugby Club in Singapore team-mates over the line to score. The sheer The Sandy Bay Festival was an incredible day at the inaugural All Girls Contact Rugby grit and determination applied in getting the ball for the HKFC U6 Dragons fielding two teams, Tournament. That try gave Club a spot in the

U6 U6 Hyenas

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Cup Final and, ultimately, a runner-up trophy to evoke memories of great games, new friends, and a ton of laughs.

As well as our younger travellers, two of our U16 Girls – Momo Wolf and Lauren Young – joined a HK pick-up team with girls from Sandy Bay and Stingrays to go undefeated in the Sunday Round Robin. More silverware, more great times to look back on.

Huge thanks to U9/10G coaches Allen Schoonmaker, Ben Duncan and Derek Titterington for an amazing tour but also for their dedication every Sunday morning on the Happy Valley pitches. Go Club!

Steve Martin

U9 and 10 Girls Rugby - Singapore 2017

Donated HKFC mini rugby backpacks and kit put to good use group of over 50 students and staff from AKing George Vth School, recently travelled to Cambodia to work with Kais Orphanage and the surrounding villages. This has been a long standing relationship stretching back for over ten years. Prior to going on the trip, KGV were sent a list of items to source, two of those items were, backpacks to carry school books and navy shorts. As fortune has it, the Section had both those products in spades. The students and staff from the KGV Cambodia trip would like to say a big thank you to all the mini rugby players.

32 February 2018 MINI RUGBY

Future Hope International 7s (Kolkata, India) 3rd-4th March 2018

n October this year, having successfully world famous Tollygunge Club Isecured an historic judgement from the http://www.tollygungeclub.org/ (affiliations Calcutta High Court to grant guardianship to a include HKFC, Tanglin Club and RBSC, single adult for 16 street children, an U15 boys Bangkok) . The Tollygunge Club is the only team, the Future Hope Harlequins, travelled to Country Club of its kind in India and ranked Singapore to compete in the TRC Cup. Their amongst the top 20 Clubs of the world. It is sportsmanship, courage and fast paced playing spread over a hundred acres with a Club House style was an inspiration to the other teams that is over 220 years old. It promises to be an who reciprocated with generous gifts of kit, unforgettable experience. trophies and lasting friendships were forged. A About Future Hope: Future Hope is a charity few months have passed and Future Hope are that works to take vulnerable children living now planning to reciprocate in appreciation of on the streets or slums in Kolkata, India out of the hospitality that they enjoyed from the Asian poverty. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, rugby community. Future Hope are working Future Hope gives the most needy children in closely with Rugby India and Rugby Asia who Kolkata a secure and stable home and a top have indicated their availability to provide quality education. Every day more than 250 technical support and to endorse the event to boys and girls attend Future Hope’s school and promote rugby in the region. enjoy a nutritious meal. Half of them live in one On 3rd-4th March 2018 Future Hope will host of Future Hope’s seven homes. an international 7s festival in Kolkata at the Sport and rugby in particular is an important Howrah Maidan Stadium. Approximately 30 part of life at Future Hope. In previous years teams (U11-U17 age groups) from across teams have participated at the prestigious India as well as SE Asia and Hong Kong have Rosslyn Park 7s as well as winning All-India Some 80,000 children go missing in India been invited to take part in the first event championships earning the respect of their every year. Future Hope works to change the of this kind to be hosted in India. The Hong opponents and establishing a sense of lives of destitute children and help them to Kong Barbarians will be taking an U11 squad confidence and pride in their abilities. become independent, self-supporting members comprised of players from HKFC, Sai Kung of society. Former students have gone on to Stingrays, Sandy Bay and Valley Fort (for info Looking ahead Future Hope has acquired develop successful careers in the hospitality contact [email protected]). a block of land and are preparing plans to industry, IT, financial services and sports develop a residential campus to provide In addition to the rugby, players and their management. Many are married and have vulnerable children, many of them orphans, with families will have the opportunity to visit Kolkata families. Some are living and working overseas. an opportunity to break the poverty cycle and during the colourful Holi celebrations and a contribute positively to society. See www.futurehope.net dinner for all participants will be arranged at the

Club Magazine February 2018 33 Hockey News

David: When I left uni, started a job and got 9-aside winners married. My main sports had been rugby and rowing and I was looking to play a winter team game where both I and my new bride (Mel Watts!) could play and join the same club.

Q. Are there any other hockey nuts in the family? Raph: Nope. But a bunch of my younger cousins paddle for the Canadian national team. David: None before us. Plenty after. Mel played Sevenoaks 1s, Kent and East England before we came to HK. Son Ollie was Sevenoaks 1s, Kent and South England and Club A. Georgina played Sevenoaks 1 as did No.2 son Toby before defecting to Hampstead amd Westminster 1s. All England Prem players apart Congratulations to the Men’s As who won the from me! Now looking out for those skills in the Guru Nanak 9-aside tournament in December. grandkids!

Q. What pitch surfaces have you played on? Raph: I’ve only ever played on grass, indoor and Astroturf. I’ve also played on my Microsoft Men’s F Team surface, but I don’t think that counts... David: Started on grass in the UK, subkha iven that the Fs have had an awesome (oiled sand) in Dubai, redgra in Sharjah, David: Loads. Sports-wise, tennis, golf and Ginflux of junior players this season, we rubber, wood indoor and astro. Oh, and once watching rugby. Also, travel, films, reading, thought we’d introduce the section to the on a wooden deck on the overnight ferry on especially biographies, music (including singing oldest member of our squad - David Watt (68) Matchsticks’ tour to Isle of Man. with the HK Welsh Choir), working in different and the youngest Raphael Wong (15) - which cultures and spending more time with a Q. What’s your crowning hockey moment? gives us an age range of 53 years! Raph has growing family. Raph: One time, I tripped over my own Taha joined the Fs this season along with shoelace and lacerated my face on the pitch. Boty, Kailan Sharples, and Long Him Lui, all Q. Who is you favourite F team colleague? David: I guess captaining HK Grand Masters to Everyone on the team is great, but I feel products of our juniors programme. The boys Raph: Asia Cup Silver medal in Singapore in 2011 (2-3 that our goalkeeper, Jeroen Touw deserves a have collectively reduced our squad’s average final loss to Malaysia). special shout-out. He’s made countless saves age by many a year! this season, and without him, we’d probably be Q. What else do you like to do apart from at the bottom of the league. Q. How did you start playing hockey and hockey? I go back a long way with some but, of when? Raph: Aside from hockey, I like eating, sleeping David: Raphael Wong, Raph: I first started playing hockey when I was and playing video games. I like to think the new crop, ‘cos he enables in Year 4. My PE teacher just gave me a hockey that playing hockey makes up for my other me to run less. Seriously, he has great skills and stick and told me to start playing. unhealthy hobbies! vision and is a future Club star in the making.

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34 February 2018 HOCKEY

The Men’s Gs – Pushing for promotion glory

y some cruel twist of fate, a capable and competitive Men’s BG team found themselves relegated last season. So the challenge for new Skipper, Sam Turvey, was to recruit some fresh legs to replace departing greats – Michael “The Greek” Vrontamitis and Colin Terry – and to rekindle the fighting spirit within what remained a talented and experienced group of players.

New motors were found in Dan Martin, Dan Billig and Martin “Bomber” Harris, who have become regular midfield starters this season. The winning spirit began with a solid victory on the grass at Recreio, after a surprisingly tough opening couple of games. Since then, the Gs have lost only once in their last nine matches, propelling them to third in the table at the season’s half-way point, and pushing hard for second spot. the highlight of our first 12 matches. Like any quality hockey sides, the The highlight of the first half of the season was a record-breaking (we relative strength of your defensive set-up is where you actually win or assume?) 17-0 thrashing of I44U at Lok Fu. Admittedly, they didn’t start lose games. The likes of Neil Norman in goal, Ashwin Padgoankar, the game with a full quota of 11, but the Gs were ruthless and produced Nick Fenn, Vice Captain Wing Wong and Lou Man deserve much of three different hat trick heroes on the day, including Guy “Goldensticks” the credit for the Gs impressive season so far. Higgins who bagged no less than four. Amazingly, this feat was So, what does the rest of the season hold in store for the mighty G matched only a couple of weeks later by Geoff“Dataman” Wong strings? While Captain Topsy sadly left his side in mid-January to return against Elite B – a game the Gs won 7-0. to the UK, a chance for promotion glory stares new skip Dan Billig and For all the goals, a run of four straight games without conceding is really the boys in the face. Carpe diem!

Men’s H Team – Dad’s Army

he “Dad’s Army” of the Men’s Hockey section, The Mighty H’s, are having a very competitive season with just one catch, we Tcan’t score goals!! This has resulted in us riding the crest of a slump with only 1 win and 2 draws, a tragically unfair points haul, after some great team performances.

The squad is an eclectic mix of ageing superstars, with an average age of 51, even including our two teenagers and two under 40 ‘youth’ players. Upfront, Tom “card a game” Young is the hit man with 3 goals from his trademark static position, ably supported by JP “done my hammy” Gry and Cyrus “done my back” Law. Special performance callouts to our keeper David “Cyclops” Taylor, who is having a great season after multiple eye ops, Andy “I was a D In midfield, our new youngsters Jamie Evans and Fraiser Giulianotti you know” Kidd, who plays multiple roles for us usually at the same are improving with every game, although both are in awe (…can’t they time, and finally Joel “Little Rocket Man” Chu, fastest man in the Club run?!) of their fellow midfielders Chris “never knowingly passed” Jones, over 0.55 meters, stunning in defence. Prakash “do yoga man” Kirpalani and Chris “never on time” Giblin. It’s a big squad so there are too many to mention (sorry lads) but every The defence has been tight and no wonder with the 250 years of week we have 16 signed up, we’re committed on the pitch and we experience on display at any given time. A combination of Walter “it’s have a full bar after the game – now that’s what H’s hockey is all about! my 55th season” Marthaler, Anthony “one hand” Brophy, Mike “ref, I know the rules better than you” Evans, Alan “mines a pint” Powrie and yours truly barking incoherent orders from the back. by Ralph Giulianotti, Men’s H Team Captain

Club Magazine February 2018 35 HOCKEY

THE OOGIE BOOGIE SONG Ladies’ Gorgeous G Team Well, well, well, what have we here? Sandy Claws, an elf? ur gorgeous Gs kicked Oh, I don’t think so… off the season on a high, HA! You’re the ones that have been ordering Odemolishing Elite B 1–0 and us about all season… KCC C 5–0 early on, and setting the You’re Rachel and Izzy, stage for a smashing year ahead. The G team “coaches”, more like roaches! new challenge of a higher division “chase the ball, run another lap” proved to be just what the doctor HA! Well, now you’re in our trap! ordered, with a couple of humbling You were cruel, with all your ‘fitness’ games causing the Gs to rise to the Well, sit back and watch me ‘spit ‘dis’ challenge, evolving into the fierce Oh, our coaches were so mean competitors they were destined to be, Taylor Swift wrote a song bout them! and winning their last game against When you said, ‘we want pom-poms’ KCC C 3 – 0. There was nothin’ we could do. This game included some magnificent I had to write a special chant performances from our goal-scoring forwards In praise of you and you! But never mind the sporting side of hockey, – Ashley Man, who can not only smash a (point at Izzy and Rachel) the Gs are somewhat famous for what they Maccy Ds pre-game but also some fierce The other Club spectators, bring to a party. This was proved once goals through any goalie; Michelle Page, who They watched us with dismay. again when they delivered big time with their once again put points on the board, burning And now whenever we want pitch time, ghoulish presence at the Hockey section straight through a sea of defenders in a superb They never let us play. Christmas party. Unfortunately, there was a short corner and Jane Wakeman, who scored Oh Izzy, Oh Rachel, touch of sadness to this high when we had yet another glorious goal. Alongside our star I can’t believe my ears to say goodbye to a Hockey Section legend, forwards, our midfielders have also stepped You remember James the intern, organisational master and creative genius, our up their games this season, with their fast feet (point at James) talented captain Isla Hughes who is sailing off burning through the crowds, supported by our Our coach from just last year - to a land down under in search of didgeridoos flexible defensive line, who are solid as a rock. We ate him up, and spat him out, and koala bears not made of chocolate. We Hats off to our golden goalie Dora Chan who He wets his bed in fear! are lucky enough to have been left with her never misses a beat and even after entering But now - an intermission, swan song, creatively composed lyrics which a higher division she still remains way out of We’re going to strut our stuff… guided our lit beats as we brought it home on our league. We welcome two new recruits – the Christmas hockey party dance floor. We It’s hopeless, you’re finished Anthea Murry and Anne McManus – who hope to make you proud by crushing the rest I’m sorry but this will hurt… have not only settled in magnificently but have of our season, captain Isla. All the best to a ‘Cause we’re the Ladies G Team also flourished throughout the season so far. bright future down under! And you are our dessert!

Congratulations

Congratulations to our newlyweds, the gorgeous Renee Spencer (Ladies’ Gs and former Ladies’ Captain) and her new husband Russ Williams, who celebrated their marriage in January.

36 February 2018 HOCKEY

Ladies’ H team (Cubs)

s we hang up our sticks for the winter as I have only played with adults a few times, break and revel in the Christmas but because of that I have also become more Afestivities, the Cubs boast a record only aggressive as a player (given that older players the Ladies As could match – unbeaten at the generally try to take advantage of younger halfway stage. Given the context of the league, players which is what motivates the Cubs this achievement is rather special because even more to prove them wrong!) Another this all-girl youth team are pitted against reason why the Cubs have been a fantastic experienced women’s teams on a weekly experience is because I already knew some basis. Using our youthful exuberance and our players coming into the team and I’ve also amazing team spirit, the Cubs have gone from made lots of new friends. Being led by great strength to strength and, at this rate, the only coaches and our stellar captain Anna Aiello way is up. Turn back the clock to the start really helps elevates our performance on the general. Joining this team does mean there is of the season, most of us hadn’t played with pitch. Hopefully we will continue smashing our more work but it really pays off. Training is fun each other in XI-a-side but we gelled together way through this second half of the season! but also serious when it needs to be, thanks to the coaches. We should have a great year instantly and now work like a well-oiled Hannah Blumberg, 13 (Defender) – “Joining ahead of us and I am honoured to be part of machine. Although we have won every game the HKFC Cubs team has improved my the Cubs.” so far, it has been a massive learning curve hockey as well as helping me become more for all of us because we are facing opponents confident in myself whilst playing full pitch A big thanks to all the girls and the coaches! who are physically stronger than us. But matches. The team is undefeated which I wish everyone the best of luck for the that doesn’t stop us playing with a grrrrrrowl boosts confidence and makes the team play rest of the season, and let’s hope we stay beyond our years! harder for victory. The team members are undefeated! There have been several outstanding great players and friends which creates a nice performances, in particular a couple of girls atmosphere for the games and training in by Anna Aiello who have improved by a mile since the season started. Hannah Blumberg, Elise Van Hees and Martina Anglada Calda have truly shown that putting in the hard work and effort really shows the results. Brianne Laot in defence and Sophie Bater in midfield have also consistently put in outstanding performances. Overall, the Cubs have scored a whopping 33 goals in the past 10 games. Big thanks to the coaches, Coby, Chappie and Ken for their incredible inspiration, guidance and support. Our highest win to date was 12-0 against Aquila B and our toughest game was against HKCC C, winning just 1-0. This really shows how the team works together against a highly physical Cricket Club team, demonstrating the mental and physical toughness needed to grind out the results. Jacqueline Chu, 15 (Forward) – “Being in the Cubs has been a great experience for me as a junior transitioning into senior hockey. My game has improved a lot and I am more confident on the pitch. At first, I was a bit nervous about playing in the women’s league

Club Magazine February 2018 37 HOCKEY / MINI HOCKEY

Ladies’ B team Men’s A team

Hockey Section Christmas Party eld on Saturday 9th December in our very own decorated Sports’ Hall, the Hannual Hockey Section Christmas party was a huge success this year. Inspired by the theme of “Christmas movies,” teams pulled out all the stops and arrived dressed in everything from “Elf” and “FrostE the Snowman” to “The Nutcracker” and even “Die Hard”.

A special mention must go to the Ladies’ Gs, whose outstanding costumes and incredible rendition of “The Night Before Christmas” Men’s B team Ladies’ A team Ladies’ C team completely stole the show. Their fantastically choreographed routine was the talk of the night. The Ladies’ and Men’s B teams also put on an entertaining interpretation of “Love Actually,” complete with our very own Hugh Grant and an impressive octopus costume which must have taken weeks to make - “eight is a lot of legs, David.” Celebrations continued into the early hours and a fabulous night was had by all. Ladies’ D team Ladies’ E team

Annual Boxing Day SOCIAL HOCKEY GAMES he Annual Boxing Day social hockey games were played by 30+ stunning winter conditions (if you left HK for Christmas you missed out Tenthusiastic participants. It was great to welcome back the Hughes on some glorious conditions), hockey was the winner on the day! Family and to include a number of ‘local’ families also. Played in

38 February 2018 Lawn Bowls News

he last Boxing Day was particularly merrier Tfor our Section Bowlers with the Annual Boxing Day Social Game staged on our brand new Indoor Blue carpet. The Game was the first competition being held at indoor rinks since the renovation had commenced in the summer earlier this year.

A total of fifty-six players took part in the rink competition with 14 teams playing three games each in the afternoon. Team Warren Cheung (skip), Christina Yeung, Cecelia Tso and Clarissa Wong crowned the winner whilst Christina Yeung won the Best-Dressed Award. The Wait is Over! Congratulations! Boxing Day Delights for Section Bowlers

1st Runner Up team 2nd Runner Up team 3rd Runner Up team

Champion team Most toucher team winners Christina - Best Dress

Drawing game winners

Club Magazine February 2018 39 LAWN BOWLS

Tony Cheung – National Men’s Knock-out Singles Tony Cheung 2017 - Runner Up Captured Knock-out Save the Date: Singles First Runner-up Section AGM

lub bowler and international veteran, Tony Scheduled for CCheung, sustained his strong form and captured the First Runner-up in the Knock-out 28th February Singles on 17th December 2017. The open his year’s Annual General Meeting competition was organised by Hong Kong for the Section is scheduled on 28th Lawn Bowls Association with participations of T February 2018. Please save the date and 206 bowlers, representing 31 clubs in Hong show your support by attending the event Kong. which will take place at the Club. Tony fought well in the knock-out stage held No prior registration is needed. For details, at KCC and was only overshadowed by the please look for the announcement on the CCC-A arch-rival, Liu Chin Hong in the final Section’s notice board. with 13-17.

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40 February 2018 Netball News

Chairwoman’s Report

or most people at HKFC Netball, myself included, the Netball DSA has ever had, with four back-to-back they probably cannot remember a time where Karin top division titles a feat that will unlikely never be beaten. FLooram hasn’t been somehow involved with running Karin was also the Chairwoman of the Netball DSA for the DSA, umpiring or coaching at the highest levels in many years, where she pushed tirelessly to improve both Seniors and Juniors. Karin certainly has done more how the DSA operates and to make us the best run than her fair share to drive this great DSA from strength to DSA in the Club. Karin’s contribution to juniors and strength over the years. And it is now the development pathways she helped Tassie Brakenridge time to thank Kaz for all of her efforts, as Karin Looram establish, to educate our youngest nettas Netball DSA she has chosen to step away from her up to the U19s, preparing them for the Chairperson Typhoons coaching role, as of the end transition into seniors cannot be forgotten of 2017. either, with many an hour spent coaching at Fa Hui park and Aberdeen netball Karin has in recent years been courts. Karin has been instrumental in convinced into coaching one more getting international guest coaches to visit, season, and then one more season with her Netball connections spreading far again, with so much success with four and wide, as well as taking the Club team back-to-back premierships, it was hard on tour to Singapore to play competitive to say no. However, this year she said at the beginning netball against the Singapore National team. it would be her last, coaching only until we could find a replacement, so she could focus on spending more time I am sure there are many other noteworthy contributions with her two sons and husband Sean. that I have missed, such is the nature of Kaz’s generosity and passion for netball, however I hope she knows that This year also saw Karin return to playing socially again, we have valued her efforts greatly, and will no doubt try with the welcome return of the Monsoons social team! It to convince her to come back next season!!!! To the lady has been so nice to be able to watch Kaz play and enjoy famous for her statement necklaces and the best jewellery her netball, just as a player without all of the additional to grace a netball court, enjoy the extra time with your commitments. family, and you are always welcome back if the baseball I think I can safely say Karin is the most successful coach moms get too much!

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Club Magazine February 2018 41 Tennis News

he evening of Friday 8th December saw Tunder 9 and under 12 competitors from HKFC vs Harrow International School HKFC and Harrow International School take to the courts for an entree into competitive Junior Tennis Challenge tennis. Australasia Tennis Aces (ATA) run the coaching programmes at the Club and Harrow so bragging rights were on the line for the respective coaching teams.

The kids played short timed matches with scoring and change of serve following a tie break format with highest score at the bell winning (draws were decided with a sudden death point).

In total 52 singles and doubles matches were played with Club coming out on top 30-22. More importantly the two teams walked away from the night having had a great time playing with and against their friends.

A big thank you to the ATA coaching team and special mention to Toby Clark for arranging the evening competition.

Ladies Christmas Social n Friday 15th December OATA held its’ annual Ladies Christmas Social. The morning was well attended with nine doubles pairings facing off across the courts. The matches were spirited but social and were played as match tie breaks (i.e. to 10 points). Halfway through the event there was a break for morning tea and coffee and then it was straight back onto the court for the deciding matches. by a point. Regarding best Charlotte Cheung, and she is Many thanks to Nathan Booth for Lots of fun was had by all with costume 2016 champion Karen fast becoming the Martin Hingis his efforts in organising this event. very close matches with the Thorne successfully defended of tennis costume pairings – top 5 positions being decided her title, albeit with new partner definitely one to watch ;)

42 February 2018 Golf News

Deepwater Bay Xmas Gathering 2017

his was the last golf event of the year and is always very popular 2nd place was Steve Knight with a nett 60 with this year being no exception drawing a full compliment of And this year, Xmas Gathering Champion Heather Deayton with a twenty-seven players. T fantastic 59 The format of the day is normal stroke play minus your handicap but with For those of you who would like to know which four clubs Heather only four clubs being allowed for each player; a putter and three clubs of used...... five wood, eight iron, pitching wedge and a putter. your choice. This year we also had prizes for best team score – James McDaid / Although only a short course, Deepwater Bay is extremely tricky with Alistair Murray / Don Rider plenty of green side bunkers and minuscule greens that are tricky to read. The key to shooting low in this event is the club selection and to be Nearest to the pin on the second shot on hole 8 – Jonny Brock accurate and not to find any bunkers. Nearest Pin on Hole 12 – Stephen Bottomley To keep out the winter chills and to get into the festive mood we all wore Most Birdies – Team Phil Head / Matt Burke / Tom Hayman festive Xmas hats with Mike Button taking the best hat competition to new levels of silliness. Once again an excellent day out full of festive cheer.

Teams of three players set out to do battle with themselves and the golf Many thanks to Deepwater Bay for accommodating us and to their F&B course, over a total of 9 tee times with the last group arriving just in time for an excellent lunch. for our sumptuous roast Turkey Xmas lunch at 1.30pm. This was as usual Hope to see you all in the NY. an excellent affair and tremendous value for money. Happy golfing. So down to the winners... Phil Coming 3rd place on a count back was James Riordan with a nett 61

Club Magazine February 2018 43 GOLF

GOLF EVENTS - 2018 SCHEDULE (As of 1st January 2018 - Subject to change when required)

JANUARY 05 Jan (Fri) KSC South Texas Scramble 23 Jan (Tue) KSC East 26 Jan (Fri) Match vs FCC at KSC North Kau Sai Chau FEBRUARY 02 Feb (Fri) Xili Golf Club, China Texas Scramble 05 Feb (Mon) Match vs RHKYC at Macau GCC 27 Feb (Tue) KSC North e kicked off this year with a fun Texas Scramble event on KSC South Course which saw four teams of four players MARCH compete against each other. 08 Mar (Thu) Nansha — Valley Course W 12 Mar (Mon) Match vs HK Seniors at Macau GCC Texas Scrambles involve 4-person teams, with everyone teeing off 19 Mar (Mon) KSC East but each succeeding shot is played from the spot of the single best APRIL preceding shot. Team handicaps were total handicaps divided by eight. 12 Apr (Thu) Phoenix Hill, Dongguan, China The real kicker though, is that each player must play at least 4 drives 16 Apr (Mon) Match vs HK Cricket Club at Macau GCC which leads to a lot of strategic drive selection taking into account the 23 Apr (Mon) KSC South relative strengths of each player, how many drives they have already MAY taken, the lengths of the remaining holes etc etc. 14 May (Mon) Match vs WAGS at Macau GCC 17 May (Thu) KSC North With the ground rules all set, off we went with Jonny Brock, Terence 21 May (Mon) Match vs HK Club at Macau GCC Mackey, Andrew Perrett and Lina Adrianse teeing off first. Jonny was 25 May (Fri) Inter Section Cup at Macau GCC designated captain of this group and made a solid start with 5 birdies 29 May (Tue) Clearwater Bay & Annual General Meeting on the front 9 holes. JUNE Second to tee off were Myself, Heather Deayton, Bob Lloyd and 01 Jun (Fri) Petersen Texas Scramble at HKGC Eden Course Rosemary Hsu, being captained by yours truly. We started off a little 16 Jun (Sat) Annual Club Champs at KSC East & Annual Dinner slower with 1 bogey and 1 birdie to come in level par after 9 holes. 25 Jun (Mon) Match vs Little Sai Wan at Macau GCC 28 Jun (Thur) Walmsley Cup at KSC South Dallas Reid, James Riordan, Willian Tsui and Johnny Lam were next off under the guidance of their experienced captain Dallas Reid, with JULY their team notching up 3 birdies in the first 9 holes. 07 Jul (Sat) Summer Cup at KSC East 24 Jul (Tue) KSC North Last but far from least were Tom McColl, Alistair Murray, Scott Murray and Don Rider who all had a slow start with 2 birdies on the AUGUST front 9 but making up for this by sinking 4 birdies on the back 9. 07 Aug (Tue) Yinli Golf Club, Dongguan 25 Aug (Sat) Singles Match Play Event KSC South Generally speaking the scores should be well under par for most 4 ball SEPTEMBER Texas Scrambles and with all the scores being submitted our event was 04 Sep (Tue) Xili Golf Club no exception. 8/9 Sep (Sat/Sun) Ryder Bowl Match vs American Club at Lotus Hill TBC Coming in 4th place was my team scoring 1 under par for a gross 10 Sep (Mon) Match vs DBRGS at DB TBC score 68, nett score 57. 27 Sep (Thur) KSC East Pairs Two Ball Stableford with Handicap Competition 3rd place was team Dallas scoring 4 under par for a gross score 65, OCTOBER nett score 55. 05 Oct (Fri) Match vs HK Country Club at KSC East TBC 2nd place on count back was Jonny Brock scoring 5 under par for a 19 Oct (Tue) Palm Island Golf Club, China gross score 64, nett score 54. 25 Oct (Thur) KSC North President v Chairman Cup

1st place was Tom McColl’s team scoring 6 under par for a gross score NOVEMBER 63, nett score 54. 3/4 Nov (Sat/Sun) Reunification Match at Lotus Hill TBC Nearest pins and longest drives winners were as follows: 09 Nov (Fri) KSC South NP 2 Terence Mackey NP 5 Phil Head 19 Nov (Mon) Kowloon Cricket Club at Macau GCC TBC 24/25 Nov (Sat/Sun) Christmas Cup, Lotus Hill NP 11 Jonny Brock NP 16 Tom McColl LD M 14 Jonny Brock LD W 14 Heather Deayton DECEMBER 03 Dec (Mon) KSC North Texas Scramble What a great and fun start to the 2018 Golf Society golf events. 13 Dec (Thu) Christmas Gathering at Deep Water Bay Look out for more fun events throughout the year. Happy Golfing.

Phil

44 February 2018 Swimming & Triathlon News

VRC Autumn Classic

few brave souls ventured into the chilly waters off the VRC in Sai Kung for the Autumn Classic held 18th November. A Dominic Tsui (2nd) and Adrian McCarroll (3rd) led the charge in the 1.4k for the 50 and up category while Sally Gentle cruised to victory for the 25-39s. Simon Brewster came third in a brutal challenge for top marks in the 4k for the 40-49 age group closely followed by Lachlan Wolfers who came fifth.

VRC Autumn Classic 18th November Name Distance Place Category Dominic Tsui 1.4k 2nd M 50+ Adrian McCarroll 1.4k 3rd M 50+ Simon Brewster 4.0k 3rd M 40-49 Lachlan Wolfers 4.0k 5th M 40-49 Sally Gentle 1.4k 1st W 25-39

HKASA Long Course Masters Championships Kwun Tong Swimming Pool 25th November 2017

Name Event Place Tom Alley 50 metre freestyle (M 30-34) 3rd 50 metre backstroke (M30-34) 1st 100 metre freestyle (M30-34) 3rd David O’Brien 50 metre freestyle (M 30-34) 5th 50 metre butterfly (M30-34) 3rd 50 metre backstroke (M30-34) 2nd Craig Nortje 50 metre freestyle (M 35-39) 1st 200 metre individual medley (M35-39) 1st 100 metre freestyle (M35-39) 1st Matt Belecaneuch 100 metre freestyle (M25-29) 1st Christian Wyborn 100 metre freestyle (M45-49) 7th 50 metre breaststroke (M40-44) 3rd Doug Morton 100 metre freestyle (M50-54) 5th Peter Inglis 100 metre breaststroke (M60-64) 1st 50 metre butterfly (M60-64) 1st 50 metre backstroke (M60-64) 2nd Jessica McCarroll 100 metre freestyle (W50-54) 1st 50 metre butterfly (W50-54) 2nd Adrian McCarroll 50 metre breaststroke (M50-54) 5th 100 metre freestyle (M50-54) 4th Marcus Chu 50 metre freestyle (M45-49) 2nd 50 metre backstroke (M45-49) 2nd

Club Magazine February 2018 45 SWIMMING & TRIATHLON

HK Triathlon Association HK Triathlon Association Aquathon Race 3

ur triathletes fared well in both the HK National Duathlon Name Place Age Group Championships and in Race 3 of the Aquathon Series. HK Charlie Hall 3rd Female Youth ORegional Squad Team Member Charlie Hall continues to impress in both races and looks to be an imminent contender for Leila Pimlott 7th Girls 2006 National Squad while her father Richard Hall defied a cracked hip to win this age group in the Duathlon. Keith Nicolle and Michael HK Triathlon Association Sadler also had solid finishes in the 50-54 age group while our 2017 National Duathlon Championships younger members are looking strong Name Place Age Group Richard Hall 1st M45-49 Social Charlie Hall 3rd Female Youth rue to our ‘work hard play hard’ ethos, Keith Nicolle 3rd M50-54 the Society celebrated Xmas with wine Barnaby Durrant 15th M40-44 and a joyous sing-song led by a surprise T Michael Sadler 8th M50-54 appearance from Susan Lowrey’s amazing a cappella group from the Hong Kong Women’s Oliver Nicolle 6th Boys 2004 Choir, Grace Notes. Big thank you to Suse for Frederick Durrant 8th Boys 2007 organising and to Matthieu Maury for providing the venue and some yummy goodies from Eric Kayser to take home. Bring on 2018!

46 February 2018 Badminton News

HKFC Inter-club Invitational Tournament Launched

Members of six clubs gather together for sportsmanship and friendship.

fter months of preparation, the HKFC more clubs will be invited to take part in “Plate Trophy”. Scores in the winter season Inter-club Invitational Tournament the future. will be combined with scores in the summer was finally launched in December season to determine the overall winners for A The 2017/18 tournament kicked off in the 2017. This represents our effort to promote the year. form of a league with its winter season competitive badminton at the highest level starting in December 2017, when three The HKFC team was lined up with our best amongst renowned badminton clubs in Hong rounds of competition were played on the players. In the first round, it comprised Kong, as well as to strengthen connections first three consecutive Sundays of the month Patrick Leung, Coco Choi, Matthew Wong, between these clubs and foster friendship in the Club’s Sports Hall. The six teams were Chun Tin Lam, Leo Ng, Emily Chow, Kevin amongst their players. The tournament is divided into three groups by draw in the first So, Mat Dance-Shuker, Peggy Lee, and intended to be held annually. It comprises two round. The three winning teams then played Captain Ivan Ho. Our opponent was Olym seasons of competition each year, namely, round robin to determine the champion and Badminton Club (which turned out to be the the winter season in November/December runners-up of the “Cup Trophy” and the strongest team in the tournament, going and summer season in May/June. Initially, three losing teams will play similarly for the on to win the Cup Trophy champion). Our six badminton clubs, including HKFC, have “Plate Trophy” in the subsequent rounds players performed brilliantly but unfortunately participated in the tournament. The other five respectively. Each tie in all three rounds luck did not seem to be on our side. We lost clubs are South China Athletic Association, comprised a total of seven matches, namely, by very narrow margins in a couple of critical Olym Badminton Club, Southern Union 2 Men’s Singles, 1 Women’s Singles, 2 games and went down by just three games to Badminton Club, Chun Fung Badminton Men’s Doubles, 1 Women’s Doubles and 1 four in the end. Club and Hong Kong University. These Mixed Doubles, to allow more players from clubs include some of the winners of open In the second round, our team comprised each team to play. Tournament score was badminton tournaments in Hong Kong in the Ivan Ho, S C Cheung, Chloe Lam, Chun assigned to each team according to its top divisions. As we gain more experience Tin Lam, Nora Man, Patrick Leung, Emily position in either the “Cup Trophy” or the and confidence in organising the tournament, Chow, Leo Ng, Hoey Mok and Ka Leung

Badminton Society Chairman Ryan Wong (first right) welcomes Mat is returning a power smash in the first Men’s Singles. representatives of other clubs.

Club Magazine February 2018 47 BADMINTON

Chloe ready to receive a serve in Women’s Emily to serve while Chun Tin ready to attach.Team mates Singles. Ka Leung and Nora (in the background) in support.

Matthew and Leo (first and second left) with their opponents of the Men’s Doubles before the game begins.

Chan. The opponents in this round robin stage were Chun Fung Badminton Club and South China Athletic Association. It was a very close competition, in which our team played superbly. All three teams managed to Peggy and Coco in action in the Women’s Doubles. get one win and one loss each. And each tie ended with a narrow margin of 4 games to 3! Hence, their positions in the Plate Trophy had to be determined by counting the aggregate scores of all games in accordance with the tournament rules. Unfortunately, with a lower balance of aggregate game scores we had to settle for the third place. While the result for our team in this winter season of the tournament leaves room for improvement, we are looking forward to the summer season to recover the lost ground. More importantly, we have successfully launched the tournament and we are most grateful for the support of the other participating clubs. May this mark the beginning of good fellowship amongst our badminton enthusiasts playing the most popular competitive sport in Hong Kong. HKFC team in the second round (from left to right) – Ivan, Cheung, Chloe, Chun Tin, Nora, Patrick, Emily, Leo, Hoey, Ka Leung.

HKFC Pair Did Well in Overseas Tournament

HKFC players Nora Man and Ka Leung Chan won second runner-up in the mixed doubles of 25-29 age group in the Astec Chiangmai Badminton Sawasdee Cup in Thailand last November. Nora also won first runner-up with a non-HKFC player in the women’s doubles of 25-29 age group. Well done!

48 February 2018 Movie and Book Library

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