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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 Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Contents Development : Peter Crabtree Discipline : James Niehorster Membership : Maurice O’Brien Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 4 MANAGEMENT Food and Beverage promotions...... 7 General Manager : Mark Pawley Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Photos from the Easter Activities...... 5 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Squash...... 14 Executive Chef : Patrick Lau Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Soccer...... 16 Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Rugby...... 20 Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Mini Rugby...... 22 Hockey...... 26 Lawn Bowls...... 29 CLUB MAGAZINE Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Netball...... 30 Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information and requests for placement of Tennis...... 32 advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the articles are those Golf...... 34 of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Committee. The Club reserves the right Swimming and Triathlon...... 36 to edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club. Badminton...... 38 Movie and Book Library...... 39

Club Magazine May 2017 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman

he Club was humming with sporting We now enter another action-packed month of sport in action in April and we had lots of May. The Asian Rugby Championship match between returning Absent Members, visitors, Hong Kong and Japan will be held at the Club on the guests and participants using the 13th May, with a further Championship match to be held facilities,T especially during Rugby Week for the at the Infield on the 3rd June between Hong Kong and Tens and the Sevens. The staff did a magnificent South Korea. The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens kicks off on job coping with the influx of Members and Guests the 26th to 28th May, preceded by the HKFC Citi Junior etc and we had a record-setting number of food Soccer Sevens tournament on the 20th and 21st May. covers supplied, with nearly 21,000 food servings In the main competition we welcome back teams such supplied during the week, with over 5,000 as Aston Villa, Leicester City and West Ham. European servings on the Thursday of the Tens alone, as teams such as Cagliari Calcio will also be present, along John J Shanahan, Chairman well as copious amounts of a more liquid variety with more regional talent such as FC Seoul and local talent being consumed. such as Kitchee. So, plenty of soccer (and rugby) action this month! The strain on the Food and Beverage Department was immense and reinforces On a closing note, don’t forget that the 3rd May is a our need to renovate the Outlets on the 2/ Public Holiday for the Birthday of the Buddha and that Fl including the Main Kitchen, Restaurant Mother’s Day, the US version, is on the 14th May, with and Coffee Shop as soon as possible; a the Tuen Ng Festival on the 30th May. matter that I will be informing Members of in John J Shanahan, more detail shortly by means of a detailed Chairman explanation concerning the Redevelopment of the Second Floor facilities.

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Caribbean Princess® Revitalization April 2017 From the Desk of Mark Pawley

s May approaches, at time of writing, salads! For those maybe not so health conscious why Management and Staff are, collectively, not try one of our Pies which will be on promotion All Fares INCLUDE Taxes, Fee & Port Expenses. taking a little bit of a breather after a in the Sportsman’s Bar which you could eat whilst Watch for more! hectic Rugby Week which was then watching one of the many “Live” sports shown on the followedA by the Easter holidays and the Hockey 6’s! screens throughout the month. In fact, April was a busy month all round, but May We hold another of our popular Family Poolside looks as though it may well be busier particularly Buffet Parties with Inflatableon Friday 12th May, with the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens. It all “kicks off” and one day not to forget is Mother’s Day (the US with the Sportsman’s Dinner on Thursday 25th version) on Sunday 14th May which is fully outlined on May with the tournament proper starting on Friday page 6 of the magazine. Mark Pawley, 26th May and finishing on Sunday early evening on General Manager the 28th May. This should be a cracking tournament And, for users of the Infield Changing Rooms, and information about the participating teams are on please see the notice below as regards access page 16 of the magazine. during the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens tournament. New Dining Venues Food and Beverage this month has plenty going on. Lastly, good luck to all those involved in organising Feast your eyes and taste-buds on our In particular, I would draw your attention to the “Girls’ the HKFC Citi Soccer Seven! USD8.2 million Renovation, fulfilling Night Out” Veuve Clicquot Champagne Dinner on I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! our come back new promise with brand Friday 19th May. Ladies, please book your table as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment. Mark Pawley, new restaurants and cuisine. General Manager For the health conscious why not try out the Protein Smoothies from the Captain’s Bar and while you sail now sail later are there, pick up one of our selection of takeaway

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2952 8067 | 6898 8919 Club Magazine May 2017 5 Food & Beverage

6 May 2017 Club Magazine May 2017 7 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Lunch at the Club

THE RESTAURANT THE COFFEE SHOP THE CHAIRMAN’S BAR Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm

Set Lunch with Starter Buffet Light Lunch Buffet “Carvery” Set Lunch 2 Courses: $175 $138 (Adult); $75 (Child) 2 Courses: $125 3 Courses: $195 Friday to Sunday 3 Courses: $148 includes Coffee or Tea from Noon to 2.30pm International Lunch Buffet $165 (Adult); $80 (Child)

‘LUNCHSCAPE’ SUNDAY BRUNCH SUNDAY DINNER BUFFET WITH in the Chairman’s Bar in the Restaurant and Chairman’s Bar MORE SEAFOOD CHOICES Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm every Sunday from 11am to 2.30pm In the Restaurant Make the Chairman’s Bar your midday throughout the month of May every Sunday for dinner getaway for a delicious lunch. The Brunch now features an extended from 6.30pm to 9.30pm The “Carvery Set Lunch” features our famous buffet spread, with more varieties and throughout the month of May slow cooked Prime Rib during the weekday. options to choose from. Live cooking Starter as well as dessert will be served. stations are still there, as well as old The Restaurant will be offering a mouth- watering Sunday Dinner Buffet featuring It’s great value with unmatched ambience. favourites such as the cascading chocolate fountain, delectable sushi and fresh oysters Asian-style seafood. Dishes will feature soft corner. shell crabs, abalone, lobsters, cod fish, Please contact the Restaurant at scallops, razor clams and King Prawn (all BEER, GREAT WHISKY AND 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: items are served on a rotation basis). WINE COLLECTION [email protected] The buffet will also feature a selection of in the Chairman’s Bar sushi and sashimi, oysters and international throughout the month of May desserts. Featuring a selection of locally brewed beers, 24 whiskies from around the world (single Just as impressive,you can enjoy unlimited malt and blended), 14 unique craft whiskies Dress Code: Club Casual consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks, from USA, Taiwan, India, Iceland, Japan, No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops or beer and house wine for just $75 more per sandals with socks, no short Casual Scotland and England and 11 highly rated person. wines carefully selected from Bordeaux, Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear). Burgundy, Italy and Australia. Ladies are required to dress to a Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 Opening hours: comparable standard. for reservation or email: [email protected] Mon - Sat: Noon - Midnight Sunday: 11am - Midnight

IRRESISTIBLE OYSTER EXPERIENCE in the Chairman’s Bar every day from 4.30pm to 10.30pm Available daily at only $15 each (minimum order of a half dozen) Oysters are a good source of iron, which helps the body to transport oxygen to individual cells to give us more energy. They are also high in potassium and calcium. Enjoy this offer while it lasts!

8 May 2017 Available daily at the Chairman’s Bar

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Next month, the Family Poolside Buffet Party will be held on Friday 2nd June 2017.

Club Magazine May 2017 9 FOOD AND BEVERAGE

SEMI DINNER BUFFET In the Coffee Shop Monday to Thursday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of May

Treat yourself to a selection from our appetizers buffet, made-to-order main courses and tempting desserts. Photo for reference only Photo for reference Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more details.

CARVERY WEEKEND in the Sportsman’s Bar available every Friday from 6pm - 10pm

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in the Sportsman’s Bar PIE TIME in the Sportsman’s Bar Everyone loves a good, warm pie. With a cool beer or a glass of wine, this is an SOCCER RUGBY easy no fuss Lunch or Dinner treat. Soccer takes centre stage this month. Don’t miss the Asian 3 Nations at the Our very own International Soccer HKFC Main Pitch where Hong Kong 7’s tournament is back with a bang plays Japan on Saturday 13th May. over the weekend of Friday 26th to F1 AUTO RACING: Sunday 28th May. Building on our Barcelona Grand Prix: past experience we have some special 12th - 14th May food and beverage arrangements that will be available “Pitch-side” Monaco Grand Prix: throughout the weekend. 25th - 28th May The FA Cup Final will take place on TENNIS Saturday 27th May, at Wembley The French Open starts on Monday Stadium, London. 29th May and the finals will be played A week before that, the Club will on Sunday 11th June. be hosting the Junior Soccer 7’s With plenty of games and events on tournament on Saturday 20th and this month make sure you look at the Sunday 21st May. notice boards for the updated dates Mark your calendars for the final day of and times. the Premier League on Sunday 21st For further information, please call the May: Chelsea vs Sunderland. Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531. Photo for reference only Photo for reference

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Club Magazine May 2017 11 Easter Activities Easter Festivities at the club

12 May 2017 Club Magazine May 2017 13 Squash News

English Scoring Tournament

squashers stepped back There were many more nail-biters to follow of deliberation Malcolm selected “Odd” in time on Saturday 11th including impressive comebacks from Mike as he was already in that group. The rest March for Ye Olde English Z. vs Big Dave C, the irrepressible Graeme as they say, is history. A convincing win 9-Point Match (the format M vs Dave Chan and Julian T 10-8 in the 17-10 by the Odds resulted, although 54where you have to win serve before winning decider vs a lightweight version of Eli Bitan. notably Malcolm’s only other contribution a point). was getting hammered by Linc C! The bar was open by the time the top ranked Teams, with players from every division and pairs got on court, so the survivors were Big Mac will be studying the stats a bit more an age range of at least 50 years, were hand- treated to a couple of cracking matches, closely for next year - we may have to pull picked by captains Malcolm K and Brian capped with Andrew Ward finding a way to out the wooden racquets and whites to really MacD. beat our new Thai star Sun Phat in 5. even it up.

Players seemed to fall into two camps Ultimately, the key differential between Thank you all who participated, came to regarding the English scoring system. the teams was not the scoring system, support and stayed behind to watch the other Camp A thought it was wonderful and were but the masterly selection of team games while enjoying a cold beer or three. mystified why it was ever abandoned. Camp by Malcolm. Offered the “Odd” numbered By Dallas, Malcolm and KK B pretty much loathed it and could not wait players or “Even” , after a nanosecond to get back to the Point-a-Rally system. I think 9 times out of 10 the same player will win English system or Point a Rally to 15, but certainly the winning margins under the English system tend to be much larger as a weaker player struggles to get two consecutive rallies and so finds it hard to get any score on the board at all. It can be a bit depressing!

Monique Wong got the first result on the board against Nadia Nunez on court 7, while 14 year old Russell Kuan held his nerve to beat the crafty and highly experienced Javy Wong 9-7 in the 5th – much to the delight of Captain MacD and Russell’s mum!

14 May 2017 SQUASH

TRIANGULAR Monthly Ladder Movers JUNIOR SQUASH MATCH Men’s Between HKFC, Arun Kirpalani 10 HKCC and Discovery Bay Bob Wasyliw 5 Paul Ng 4

The annual triangular junior squash match Blade Junior was played at HKFC on Friday 24th March. Zara Meraj 10 The HKFC juniors were up against arch rivals HKCC and DB, and they did us HKFC Junior proud with all players having excellent games and gaining points for the team. George Basoglu 3 Noe and Yohji/Andrew top scored for Philip Chew 2 the team gaining 5 points each. The final points tally was HKCC winning with 39, Scott Norman1 HKFC second 24 and DB third with 10.

Club Magazine May 2017 15 Soccer News

Message from the Soccer Captain Old Guard Faces New Challenge Aston Villa return to defend their Main Cup title having won for a record sixth time last year, with Citi All Stars also head back to Hong Kong Football Club looking to keep their hands on the Stephen Tew, Soccer Section Captain Masters trophy they won for the first time in 2016.

By Andrew Mullen

Hello,

As we approach the end of the season, efending HKFC Citi Soccer “But looking at the Germans, Bayer May is a jam-packed month for the Sevens champions Aston Villa will Leverkusen, taking on the current champions Section. face German newcomers Bayer Aston Villa – and then our own Hong Kong Leverkusen, HKFA U-23 and Football Association and Singapore Cricket At the time of writing the Yau Yee Dcompetition regulars Singapore Cricket Club Club – that’s an interesting group.” League will end with a HKFC top in an intriguing looking Group C at the May Leverkusen are one of three debutants 3, Lucky Mile are in contention for 26-28 tournament. promotion and the Ladies are looking from Europe, with Olympique Marseille and at a mid table finish. Villa defeated West Ham United 2-0 in last Cagliari Calcio becoming the first teams from year’s final to lift the trophy for a record sixth France and Italy respectively to feature at an Unfortunately the 1st Team are bottom time having last been victorious in 2010. annual event that now has an even greater place in the BOC Premier League international flavour. following a massive effort by the squad And the holders’ match against Leverkusen throughout the season. – the first side from Germany to compete in In 2015, Atletico Madrid became the first the tournament – promises to be one of the Spanish side to appear at the tournament as On the Vets front, the Legends League most interesting of the group stage. they made their debut in style by lifting the will be decided on the 15th May with Cup following a thrilling 3-2 win over West “We knew it was going to be exciting with the title going down to the wire. Ham after extra-time in the final. the new teams coming in,” said HKFC Citi The Colts who have had a magnificent Soccer Sevens Tournament Director Chris Marseille have been drawn in Group D season will play The Swiss in the YYL Plowman. alongside 2015 and 2016 runners-up West Cup Final at HKFC on the 6th May at 4.30pm.

The HKFC Citi Soccer 7s returns on the 26-28th May with further details of the tournament featured in the magazine. And, the HKFC Citi Junior Soccer 7s is the weekend before.

Last but not least the end of season party will take place on the Saturday 20th May. Please contact your reps for further details.

Cheers,

Tewy

German newcomers Bayer Leverkusen

16 May 2017 SOCCER

ran out 2-1 winners, while Kashima – who also reached the last eight in 2016 – are returning for a second successive year.

In the Masters tournament, holders Citi All Stars, who won the competition for the first- time last year after beating local side USRC 3-1 in the final, have been drawn in Group A alongside Singapore Cricket Club Tigers, HKFC Masters, Discovery Bay and last year’s beaten finalists.

Citi All Stars have signaled their intentions to retain their title after naming a squad that includes 2016 winners Frank Sinclair, Marvin Andrews, David Thompson, Michael Mols, Luis Boa Morte and Deon Burton.

In Group B, PlayonPros – who will bring with Marseille them an exciting line-up of former English Premier League players, have been paired Ham, who will be hoping to make it third time City eventually brought their run to an end in with Wallsend Boys Club, Kowloon Cricket lucky at Hong Kong Football Club having the semi-finals. Club Veterans, HKFC Chairman’s Select and reached the last two finals. Yau Yee League Masters. “It’s a tough draw, but we’re looking to [get Hong Kong Premier League side and 2011 through] and play in the Main tournament,” The HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens represent winners Kitchee along with Yau Yee League said Hong Kong Football Club captain a first-ever tournament for newcomers Select, who represent the local amateur Andrew Wylde, who represented the hosts in PlayonPros, who look to offer both current league, make up a competitive looking group. both the 2015 and 2016 editions. and ex-professionals the chance to save for their futures and build a life outside of the Cagliari, meanwhile, will make their “It’s good fun, but it’s going to be tough. You game. tournament bow in Group A, where they will get close to them and they’ll spin you, you meet 2009 and 2010 runners-up Glasgow give them time and they’ll turn at you. The One of their initiatives is for players to save a Rangers, who return after a two-year fitness is one thing, but it’s the ability to stick percentage of their income that will be made absence. with them with their quality.” available to them upon their retirement at a time when many find it difficult to adapt. South Korea’s FC Seoul, who reached the Finally, 2013 winners Leicester – winners semi-final on their debut, and Hong Kong of the Shield last year – have been paired “The format is great because there’s always Football Club make up the group. with 2016 semi-finalists Wellington Phoenix, lots of action on the pitch and the games are Japan’s Kashima Antlers and HKFC Captain’s relatively short,” added Hong Kong Football “We wanted to become more international,” Select. Association Chief Executive Mark Sutcliffe. added Plowman. “We were fortunate enough to get Atletico Madrid in 2015 and they were For Leicester, the match-up with Wellington “There’s a lot of space on the pitch for people a revelation. They played fantastic football marks a repeat of last year’s quarter-final in to exploit so it’s a very exciting format. There and came back in the final from 2-0 down to which the A-League side from New Zealand are some fantastic teams and big names, so win.

“That got us excited and we thought let’s carry that on and go out to more of the European leagues and see if this event will be of interest to them and they all responded positively.”

For local Premier League side Hong Kong Football Club, who won the Plate in 2015 after defeating Leicester City on penalties following a 0-0 draw in the final, the group will be a huge test against sides with contrasting styles from all over the world.

Last time out, the hosts came third in Group A behind Aston Villa and Newcastle United, before beating Thai Youth Football Home 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the Plate before Stoke Cagliari

Club Magazine May 2017 17 SOCCER

With 100 youngsters from underprivileged backgrounds from local charities also being invited to the tournament, the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is one of the most diverse and inclusive events of its kind.

this is a great opportunity for some of our and has now accumulated over 75 Premier players to test themselves against players League matches as a referee. from other countries.” As always, the Masters tournament opens Premier League referee Roger East will take proceedings on Friday night, before an his turn representing the Professional Game action-packed Saturday ahead of Sunday’s Match Officials Association in Hong Kong all-important knockout stages and finals. having been an assistant referee for the 2007 The tournament will be preceded by the Barclays Asia Trophy. HKFC Citi Junior Soccer Sevens the weekend “The competition has a very good reputation prior with the finals taking place over the as a well-run tournament giving the weekend of the main tournament. opportunity to younger professionals to play Some 1,500 young players, aged six to 12 alongside experienced players and coaches will take part, plus there will be curtain raiser representing their respective clubs,” said East. matches for U-14s and U-16s, a girls U-16 “The venue is fantastic, iconic place. All my exhibition match and, of course, the regular colleagues who have had the pleasure of ever-popular feature, the HKFC Crusaders officiating have only nice things to say about match for special needs players. the organisation and competition in general. I With 100 youngsters from underprivileged am sure this year will be no exception.” HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens is one of the backgrounds from local charities also being most diverse and inclusive events of East joined the select group of officials in invited to the tournament, the HKFC Citi its kind. 2013 after a successful spell as a Football Soccer Sevens is one of the most diverse League referee. and inclusive events of its kind.

The Wiltshire FA official, who has been on the National list since 2006, was an assistant referee at the 2004 FA Cup Final and 2006 FA Community Shield before becoming a referee for the 2006/07 campaign.

East was in charge of Huddersfield Town’s 2012 League One play-off final victory over Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium, and in the following campaign, he oversaw his first Premier League match between Swansea City and Sunderland as the sides played out a 2-2 draw at the Liberty Stadium in September 2012.

After impressing during the 2012/13 season, East earned a permanent spot in the select group of officials from the 2013/14 season

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Club Magazine May 2017 19 Rugby News

Sequins vs Disciplined Services At the So, having won the League silverware result was never really in doubt. A Richard last year, this year Sequins were keen to Greenwood penalty after 5 minutes and a Coleface win their first GC silverware in longer than converted Pat Long try soon after ensured anyone seemed to be able to remember Sequins were 10 points to the good after - latest suggestion is 8 years ago, but if 10 minutes. Impressive stuff, followed by a you have definitive knowledge please let Jonathan Quach try in the corner after 15 us know. minutes, the conversion just missing. 15-0.

The final was against Disciplined Services It wasn't quite all one way traffic, with DS (DS), a new team based loosely around the deciding to get some points on the board Police at Boundary Street. They had won after making some territorial gains, getting the league, but match honours were even a penalty after 20 mins to make it 15-3. DS during the season, with one win each and pressed again with some significant goal Conor Cole, Rugby Section Captain a rivalry and intensity in the games that had line pressure and looked a good bet to left some of the gentlemen in Sequins a close the gap, but Pat Long kicked the ball little surprised. forward off the back of a scrum (against instruction, it should be noted) but chased Well the season is almost over, almost. All season Sequins has been a team that it very well, the bounce favouring the brave has enjoyed support from around the What a massive Grand Championship and leaving him with only 80 metres to run Section and the final was no different, day we had. With 6 teams in the for a second try - conversion made by an helping ensure that the result was going to Semi's, we ended up with 3 in the on-fireGreenwood - 22-3 at half time. be a true Section effort. And what's more, Finals on the day, and... we won every the game was the first up of three final The start of the second half saw DS earn game! The Section is hugely proud of games, so the pressure was on to deliver a a yellow card, but then they proceeded every team this year, but in particular win and set the tone for the rest of the day. to demonstrate the danger they posed those who fought it out to the end, by scoring an unconverted try to make it bringing home the silverware for the DS had a strong pack, but probably were 22-8, despite having only 14 men. Sequins Club. As a Section, we were at King's just edged by the Sequins pack in terms of were working hard at this point, constant Park in huge numbers, which was great experience and size, but they had a good subbing helping the older limbs recover to see, the celebrations started early set of backs who could cut loose against and then return. A good grunting passage and didn't stop. The team managers slightly older Sequins legs. In that regard, of play 15 minutes into the second half and coaches from the winning teams the narrow pitch at KP2 did Sequins a resulted in a push over try from the Sequins have kindly provided us with a short favour and the game plan was alarmingly pack, which was converted to take us out write up on each game, have a read on simple - ram it up the middle. to a 29-8 lead with 20 minutes left. the following pages. Although Scott Lindsay will tell you that A period of sustained effort from DS, he was nervous until that final whistle had with Sequins blowing a fair bit, but never blown, in reality a very strong start out of slacking, brought two penalties for DS, the blocks by Sequins ensured that the

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give them 13 points. As the final few minutes As for the taste of the final…delicious… ticked away Jimmy Richard managed to we won! The details don’t matter. We won! intercept to seal the score at 34 for Bulls. ...the game was the first Team was brilliant, as usual. The young John Norris were opportunist, talented and showed up of three final games, such a fighting spirit. Thanks to all our youth so the pressure was on to coaches— you are doing an amazing job! deliver a win and set the This is what we will remember: the Dragons tone for the rest of the day. Dragons vs Valley won the 2017 Championship title. A FRENCH RECIPE: Thanks to all, looking forward to another one. Thierry Barot You don’t play a final, youwin it!

(we’ve done our best to translate this) both of which they kicked on roughly the First of all, around 40 players helped the 20 and 25 minute marks to take it to 29-14. Dragons through the season, but below are Clearly they were hoping for a couple of last some key ingredients: So all in all, it’s been a very decent month minute running tries, but with 10 minutes to for rugby, post a hugely successful GC’s go and 3 scores needed, Sequins marched Kiwi Captain Alex Bayllis was a true raw we had a hugely successful GFI HKFC 10s, the ball up to the DS half and slowly the leader, minimum talk, maximum action! congratulations to all the teams and players tension unwound, until the ref blew for full Canadian lumberjack Jacob Rumball, who involved, even more so to the people behind time and a Sequins Grand Championship win, played all 12 games, plus a few games with the scenes, an incredible amount of effort 29-14. the Club team, had a very special quality; a goes into the competition and it’s reputation So two trophies in two years for the Old Farts good sense of humour at any situation…. is forever growing as one of the best rugby is a just reward for a lot of effort from many Oz Polyvalent, a very good ball player, James events in Asia. We had some of World throughout the Section, and many thanks to Hooper was Mr Always Available, wherever Rugby’s biggest names hanging around the all those who helped out throughout the year. you needed him, and British Kicker, Will Sportsman’s over the two days, and the standard of rugby was outstanding. Then Scott Lindsay Mellor had a fantastic season. of course after the 10’s, we had the 7s. The With those four, you cook at bottom of the Section, as always, representing well at both, pot for minimum 8 to 10 games. If you want however I have a feeling we didn’t represent to succeed with a good recipe, you will need very well at work on the following Monday.... Bulls vs to add 15 players who are younger than 22 I hope everyone made it through with great years old and who’ve played for the HKFC stories and minimal battle scars. Youth Rugby (including a few under 18s). Typhoons As much as our leagues are over and the Don t forget a bit of spice, with our Flying Oz GC’s are done, there are still a few events left Bulls v Typhoons final was always going to Centre, Tom McColl and our Destroyer who before the season properly ends. We have a be a tough match, with Bulls narrowly losing is over 40 years old Yves Ngakoutou ( only 2 number of tours coming up, and at the time in the last game against the unbeaten league yellow cards this season). of writing, the Taipan’s Rugby Day is still to champions. At the end of cooking, add a few players from come. Across both the lads and ladies, we’re The plan at the outset was to get points on the Club team. hoping the players will get as much game the board early and this came with a try from time as they can before the summer break. With a melting pot of HongKongers, Kiwis, Flynn Kennedy. The game became an arm Aussies, Brits, Canadians, Bokkies, Yanks Looking ahead in May, the May Ball this wrestle and went through scrappy phases and French, you need to cook at a low year is on Friday 19th May, so look out for with both sides kicking points. Two more tries temperature over 15 weeks and 11 games. information on that, which as always, is the in the first half fromKillian Hussey “Killers” final event of the season. and Horse gave a half time score of 19-6 to Then we’re ready for the final… Bulls. As the second half got underway, the Updates on those events will be in next Bad luck on the way as we lost a few of our signature Typhoons chant started to ebb as month’s magazine, and congratulations again best players due to injuries. But, as always, Bulls added another try from Rory with Adam to all our players who did the blue and white the final was a very special day. converting. Bulls scored a penalty kick not proud this year. long after which was indicative of the number Thanks to Dominique and all the Staff at the Cheers, of cards flying around with Typhoons lucky not Club for a great lunch where the boys were to have a red card as the culprit of a dump well prepared before the game. Once again, Conor Cole tackle was unknown. our Physios were on hand to make sure we were in top shape. Kyle, Dave and Tim, Bulls later conceded two yellow cards which Merci Beaucoup. allowed Typhoons to sneak a late try in to

Club Magazine May 2017 21 Mini Rugby News

Message from the Mini Rugby Chairman

Dear Club Magazine readers,

lease find following highlights from our own Mini Festival.

As the seasons finale, we hosted Pthe U6s to U11s and the last pool round, semi-finals and finals of the U12 Richard Hawkes Cup and Kim Lam Cup competitions. For the first time we also Under 12 Girls included some U5’s action as well.

The statistics, as always, for our festival remain quite staggering; 22 participating clubs, 4,000+ players and 590 matches (including twelve semi-finals and six finals) totaling 34 hours, played across five pitches. Particular thanks goes to festival organiser Richard Lingard, HKFC staff, HKMRFU, referees and all volunteers.

While the weather was not great, with persistent rain for most of the day, that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the players nor the mini rugby played. Indeed the competitive spirit amongst the U12 boys and girls as they played for season end Under 12 Girls silverware, resulted in some fantastically close, hard fought and exciting matches, including both semi finals and finals. The eventual winners being: Richard Hawkes Cup HKFC Festival and Cup: HKU Sandy Bay Plate: Discovery Bay Pirates Bowl: Hong Kong Football Club Richard Hawkes Cup Shield: HKU Sandy Bay

Kim Lam Cup Cup: Sai Kung Stingrays and Kim Lam Cup Plate: Flying Kukris As our season now draws to a close, Sunday 19th March 2017 would like to thank all those involved; head coaches, coaches, managers, parent volunteers and the mini committee. As always a privilege to work with you all and they found themselves up against some a great job all round. Finally a big thank Under 12 Girls of the strongest teams in this age group. you to our sponsors: Natixis, Withers, FTI The finals of the Kim Lam Cup were held as Despite some very brave efforts, FC2 went Consulting and Williams Lea Tag. part of the HKFC Mini Rugby Festival. In the out in the group stage. Bruce Ruffy, group stages, FC1 comfortably won their FC1 then faced HKUSB1 in the Cup semi- Mini Rugby Chairman group with victories over HKUSB2, USRC Tigers, DBP and VF and played some final and what followed was an excellent excellent rugby. Unfortunately, the draw was example of the game. In a very tight match not kind to FC2 and due to the seedings it was 0-0 at the final whistle. This resulted

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players is difficult for any team in the world. that made the supporters wince! FC kept The knock on effect of that was felt by every Valley out in the last minute and won the team, but the boys pulled together and really competition by virtue of their higher points supported each other. difference throughout the day.

Had there been a TMO, HKFC1 would Well done to HKFC 3 and coach Anthony probably have been awarded a try Sandeen. It was the best birthday present I against Sai Kung and would have made could ask for. Steve Jones the final. Even so, they played with great determination throughout the day, despite last minute changes. They matched Sandy Under 11s Bay physically in the cup semi final but FC3’s first match of the day was against couldn’t quite convert their possession into a strong VF2 team who gave the boys a Under 12 Girls enough points. rude awakening with aggressive counter rucking and turning over the ball, leaving HKFC2 were the surprise of the day, holes to allow some very soft tries. On the punching well above their weight. They beat positive side, hit of the match and day was VF1 first up and giving DBP1 and Sandy from Bryan Miu who made a great tackle, Bay 2 an almighty scare! All HKFC2 players ... all the girls enjoyed however, VF2 were very quick to the ruck should be very proud of getting to the plate and unfortunately Bryan got a stud on his an excellent day, semi-final in the style they did. forehead. There were some good runs from pulling together as a HKFC4 survived a tough pool and managed James Stanton as full back but we didn’t group and putting in to get into the shield final. Unfortunately they manage to spread the ball out quick enough ran out of enough fit players to really contest to our wingers. VF2 were deserved winners. performances to make the final but showed tremendous spirit and Next against SKS2 was a much better walked away with a very well deserved the Club, coaches and performance. The boys all worked hard for runners up medal. parents proud. each other and the forwards making some Finally, special mention goes to HKFC3. They good tackles and better rucking. James have had a tough time since Christmas. scored a nice try with his elusive running They often have to back up HKFC2 and 4, and scoring in the corner for the first try. in golden try extra time and again it was all face unpredictable opposition and cope The boys fought hard and there was some even until Emma Standing broke away to with some rather bizarre decisions by the great defence with a kick from James, which score an excellent try to send FC1 through. tournament organisers. In spite of all that Declan Warde pounced on but was unlucky they played great rugby, scoring a boat load to have knocked it forward. SKS2 were strong As many had expected, the Final put FC1 of tries in the pool stages. The bowl final in the scrum and they turned us over several up against SKS. These two teams have was a nail biter as a motivated Valley team times. Hit of the match was from Harry Page been battling it out throughout the season came from behind to level the game. In extra who made several try saving tackles on the in some very hard fought games. The Final time neither team could break the deadlock. left wing. Final score 4-2 to SKS2. kicked off in ferocious fashion, as has been However the defence from Football Club was Final match of the day was against USRC2 the case all season with both sides really incredible, Sean Root flew about 5 metres with the rain pouring down which made the giving it everything. However, it soon showed through the air to make a try saving tackle that the tough semi final had taken it out of the FC1 girls and the fresher SKS girls took advantage and came out deserved winners. For the valiant FC1 girls it had proved a game too far.

Despite the defeat, all the girls enjoyed an excellent day, pulling together as a group and putting in performances to make the Club, coaches and parents proud.

Peter Whitton

Under 12 Boys

I just wanted to say a huge well done to everyone after the weekend. It was a long day, not in the best of conditions either, but the spirit and determination of everyone was great to see. To lose five of your best Under 12 Boys

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All three games were played in typical style. Barnstorming runs from Vincy Chan, Ellie Lam and Ellie Cox put the team on the front foot! Ferocious tackling from the entire squad and some skilful wide ball play resulted in big smiles from the coaches!

3 great games with some work still to be done as we lead into the final stretch of the season.

Thanks again to the coaches and parents for their continued support of the squad! Peter Hudson

Under 10 Cobras

Notwithstanding the rain, the boys again showed us how far they have come since September in terms of commitment, physicality and rugby skills. The A squad games in particular are now without exception extremely intense and have the watching parents and coaches on the Under 11 Boys edge of their seats (if there were any - note to Chairman, please provide for next season) and biting their nails, bundles of nervous loose balls hard to handle for both teams. After a pre-match pep talk energy - and that’s just during the warm up! On the day, the actual and reminding the boys this was the final game of the season, all 15 results were mixed with plenty of wins but some losses and draws as boys were all fired up and wanted to get on the pitch. Our first try well. Particular congratulations to the Cobras who won all 3 of their came from that boy again, James Stanton, with a great elusive run games, scoring 16 tries in the process. Coach Nick’s smug visage from the half way line. The forwards were much better in defence with was gleaming like a beacon through the drizzle as he led his victorious lots of tackles. We managed to keep them away from the try line by team from the pitch. Most importantly the boys gave their all and holding the ball carrier up with four of our boys pushing them back. enjoyed themselves, even if the result in a game went against them, The game was evenly balanced at 2-2 and with a couple of minutes to their spirit and good sportsmanship as a squad epitomized when Tom play, we managed to get the ball out to one of our big forwards, Tom Reeves admitted to the referee in a very tight game against Valley that Teare who ran half the length of the pitch, shrugging off several tackles the ball had come off him last and the restart should in fact be Valley’s and ran in the corner for a try. Final score 3-2 to FC3. (well done to Tom, who then got a whack on the head for his troubles, but that’s rugby!). A big shout out to all our coaches for their help this Overall, a good effort from the boys, however areas to work on include season and a big “well done” to all the boys for their efforts (and for tackling low, holding our ground against the counter ruck, and quick putting up with the coaches). Bring on the U11s! Simon Cooke balls down the line and out to the wing. FC3 Team: Aaron Li, Angus Linschoten, Charlie Robinson, Charlie Under 9 Blue Tigers Pike, Christian Quach, Delcan Warde, Harry Page, James Stanton, John Maguire, Bryan Miu, Luke Toner Cawte, Michael Cha, Sean First game against SKS3 was won 3-2 with tries from Hans (2) and Lui, Tom Teare, Yinouo Bertrand Lawrence with big tackles for Alvin and Hans. Ethan playing at halfback held possession well. We were lucky on some ref calls and Jonathan Quatch fell off a few tackles.

The second game was a 5-2 victory over USRC3, with tries from Keen Under 10 Girls (2), Lawrence (2) and Hans.

The U10G FC3 team were back in action again at the HKFC festival. Playing at halfback, Keen put in plenty of tackles along with Hans. We With so much improvement showing, the squad was keen to get back held most possession and did not need to do much in defence, mainly out on the pitch and continue to prove that hard work pays off! all attack.

Under 10 Girls Under 10 Girls

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The final game was a 2-0 loss to VF5, though rubber) by way of the Main Pitch during the William and Victor put in plenty of tackles HKFC tournament. Despite the “proper rugby with halfback support from Hayden. We had weather” and some key players out of action minimal possession and fell off some tackles. from injury or illness, both Hawks teams (“FC5” Lost ball in rucks with not enough rucking and “FC8”) played some great rugby. and were caught behind game line with rush In FC5, Iris Greenwood was rock solid on the defence from Valley. Lawrence, Hans and wing, with Emily Blohm, Louise Lindsay and Hayden tried hard through the middle, but Zoe Villemeur contributing to a strong girls’ Valley turned us over twice and scored against performance. Some impressive link-up play the run of play. from James Walker and Callum Hulme saw

A bit more work is needed on rucking and some great attacking runs, with Henry Russell Under 5s stopping the opposition from turning over or earning his nickname of the Tackle Machine! disrupting our flow. We need to pass from base Some good runs from Ryo and Angus. Try of Under 5s of ruck instead of picking up and running. We the series goes to the long pass from James also need to make more tackles. right on the try line. The Hyenas produced some great stuff: hands up, eyes on the ball, off-loads out Overall we had some good straight running In FC8, Cameron Lee was a standout - with of the question - northern hemisphere from Hans and Lawrence, and great running Travis Chan, Toby Bennett and Jairo Wong rugby it was. Direct, penetrative lines in by Ethan, Keen and Hayden from halfback in all performing well, particularly during a their abundance, the odd Fijian side-step games. Some good try saving tackles from hard-fought game against a well-drilled and and a boat load of courage, energy and William, Alvin, Jack and Ethan. Some good disciplined Sandy Bay team. Overall FC8 focus had us 3 wins from 2 games (Coach steals or rips by Hans. Tony Scott acquitted themselves well and the giant steps Simon’s competitive juices getting the in the Hawks’ rugby development since the better of him when it came to scoring). start of the season was highly evident and Bring on the next festival; the kids love it Under 8 Tigers FC6 hugely encouraging. (and so do the parents). As a whole, the U8 teams played with true grit Overall it was another fun, successful and well and determination to conquer the weather and The mighty Raptors were met with organised and run tournament, none of which the opposition that came their way, whether fierce resistance against teams from could have happened without the commitment that be the Pirates or the Valley we showed Valley Fort and Sandy Bay in a fun-filled and dedication of all the parents who them who’s house this was. afternoon, despite the weather. There contributed towards the event in every aspect. A were tries aplenty as players carried out The team for me this time was our Barbarians, massive, heartfelt thank you to you all! their offensive strategies to perfection! a team of mixed levels of ability, height and Chris Guest Summed by “we came, we saw, we got boys and girls but wow did they give it some. wet, we got beat, but it was fun!” We even had players stay back to watch and Under 6s ending up screaming to play. They had 3 Sharks enjoyed their couple of matches in games all together and managed 2 wins and The U6s were proud to host our annual the wet and slippery conditions. Scoring 1 draw which for a group that really only see tournament on the Hockey Pitch. I would like to tries, making tackles and making new each other at training, but don’t actually play thank those parents who gave up their morning friends! together it was impressive. to be control point and pitch monitors - thanks The Dragons were successful winning all to them, our tournament ran very smoothly. Lead by Coach Tim and Big Sais, it became their matches and actually gave VF 3 the group to watch. The young Lexa from the On the pitch, our 8 teams were noticeably even players in the last game as they only Pumas smashing it across the park to score more excited to be playing ‘at home’. Scanning fronted-up with 4 players, so great numerous tries was indeed a sight of beauty. our various sides and comparing to the start of sportsmanship. There were awesome the season, I am delighted to report the progress performances by everyone with a few Boys and girls, rain, wind and all the elements made across the board - HKFC continue to field standout tries coming from by Benjamin combined into one still proved difficult for these very strong sides, and our U6 teams all clearly (not the coach!), Kieran, Max, Cody and fine young warriors. have a firm grasp of the basics, and the ability to the stellar Ella Bella. Denis Brock Young James Newman and Jonathan Law attack and defend as teams. I would like to thank spread the ball wide and took it in turns to dive all our coaches for their consistent commitment and score the tries just made the day more fun. bright and early every Sunday during the season. One other observation, our girls continue to As usual the atmosphere was great, a day of make a huge contribution to our squads - I had fine rugby and blood and toil. the pleasure of awarding two joint “Ladies of the Bring on next year but let’s have some sun Tournament” for one of the teams, the girls had please…. Robin Zavou been the stand-out players in their squads. Well done again to all our players! Under 7 Hawks Finally, a big thank you to Richard Lingard and Bruce Ruffyfor the tournament organization. The U7s were very fortunate to be playing on Duncan Grewcock home soil (or, more accurately, plastic and Under 5s

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Men’s F Team: Storming Start to Cup Run

Thanks It was on a chilly Sunday morning that the F team embarked on their annual cup run. The and Farewell first opponent put to the sword was Skyers B. Warm up was as normal and although their goalie was a little late in arrival there was YAN ADAMS, MEN’S CAPTAIN no signs pointing to the little bit of magic we would witness later in the match.

Some dominating passing play in the first half resulted in one goal each from Will Probert and his season just finishing up Chapman, ever on hand to help and Steve Smart. The second half started brightly will be the 7th season I’ve who does so much for the Section; too with one more goal from Neil Galloway off played out with HKFC, which all the members of the committee, a converted short corner making the score 3-0. actually makes it the longest past and present, and in particular From there the game ebbed and flowed with the spellT I’ve had with any club or group of Chairman Sam Edwards and, before younger legs of Skyers B offsetting the F team’s players since I started playing hockey him, Nick Studholme-Wilson; my VCs passing game. A fourth goal and the proverbial aged 10. That is to say, it’s been a Stuart Evans and formerly Lou Man; icing on the cake seemed to put us out of reach. huge part of my life, and one which as well as Rob Ridland and Stephen That was until a certain short corner deep into has provided me with memories and Porteous, essential in enabling all the second half… friendships that I’ll cherish for a long our men to enjoy playing hockey with A direct setup was the call of the day. Inject. time to come. On the pitch, there have HKFC. There are many more, so let me Stop. Hit. Score? been championship medals, last-minute just be emphatic in my thanks to all who winning goals, incredible comebacks, have been involved during my time here We managed to get the first three steps right crushing defeats, and the chance to with HKFC hockey. with Neil firing towards the bottom right. play alongside some great players. Unfortunately, the goalie saved with the Whilst I’ll be sad to miss the end-of- Away from the pitch: Avatar-inspired rebound falling into a mist of flailing sticks as season party, I can’t pretend I’m losing blue body painting, custom made the inevitable ball scramble ensued. At this sleep over being absent for the AGM. disco ball suits, Magic Mike themed moment, Patrick Lam, who had just joined Nevertheless, that will be taken care dance routines, airsoft firing ranges, the short corner setup, was near the far post of, as I prepare to hand over the men’s my very own harem (the B team Babes spectating, ready for the attack to wind down captaincy to Stuart, who I know will of course)… shoe beers, yard beers, and defend the resulting 16 hit. do an excellent job in the role. I myself body parts dipped into beers, too have found my time as men’s hockey There was a pocket of space around the many beers… and the chance to drink captain to be both educational and penalty spot and with nowhere to go Pat alongside some great players. rewarding, and would, as a last note, stepped up to fill the gap, taking a gamble that So yes, it’s been a fantastic experience, encourage anyone who’s yet to take on the ball will pop out in the nearby vicinity. To and one for which I owe plenty of much responsibility with the Section to his somewhat surprise that was exactly what people thanks. Let’s start with my do so – you really do get out what you it did, bobbing to his weak left side. It was at teammates, though many have already put in. this moment that he had a “deer in headlights” come and gone (William Glover and moment. Whilst his wish was for the ball to Po-faced eulogising aside, if you’re Tom Moore deserve a special mention ever in Melbourne (and assuming I can – the only guys from my first season still actually get a job there), drop me a going all the way into my last); Jules line! If not, I’m sure I’ll be back at some Lewis, though for what exactly I’m not point… sure; Koen Pijpers, who I have learned a great deal from as both a player and All the best, a coach; all the captains who have Yan Adams, managed teams over the years (Jonty Outgoing Men’s Captain, Hockey Clark, Owen Hughes, Kieran Smith and Gus Allan being my own); Simon

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Highlights from the Men’s E Team

Father son duo’s

E Team’s highest turnout at training

Team photo after beating HKCC in December

Old leadership

At the Sportsman’s after a hard fought game vs Khalsa

Glad we got this picture before the game vs Punjab Goalkeeper who flew off to Mongolia

come his way, he did not really expect it to happen. He could count at least half Ladies E Team the team having a better chance from that position than he did. The Ladies E team ended their season in After so many impressive performances second place in division 2, behind the nifty and solid wins, the E’s were disappointed But there he was. Seemingly alone. Time Aquila A. Even before Christmas, daylight to not take home the division 2 title but stood still. had emerged between the top three teams were buoyed by team spirit and overall His previous shots at goal had been fruitless and the rest of the division, so all focus was improvement. The majority of the team had and coming on his weak side there was no placed on the last two games against Aquila never played together before, but by the time to take a touch and bring it to his and Antlers as they would likely decide who end of the season a noticeable synergy strong side. So, going for more brute force ends up as champions. had developed. than placement, more luck than skill, he The penultimate game vs Antlers was A special mention must go to the E’s junior sweeps it reverse stick looking to lift it extremely frustrating for the E’s – they had players, Boo Collins, Emily Norris and somewhere towards goal. And goal bound almost all the possession but they just Robyn Lee, who progressed tremendously the ball leapt, on an upward trajectory couldn’t get in a goal. Antlers capitalized and were a core part of the team. Emily sailing past the goalie’s left shoulder straight on one of their only opportunities during a probably played every position on the pitch into the roof of the net. UNSTOPPABLE! short corner and somehow ended up taking and Robyn was always in the right place 4-0!! Cue astonishment and Nadal-like fist home the win. This meant, with one match to slot in goals from the left post. Boo got pump and roar. Cake iced with goal of the remaining against their main rivals, it was goal of the season after receiving a stray season candidate and F team’s cup run almost impossible for the E’s to win the aerial ball, controlling it and pushing it past begins with a bang. league. Their final match vs. Aquila, ended up the keeper. 2 – 1 to the visitors – sealing second place!

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Captain, Clare Bottomley (otherwise known as the ‘admin demon’) had a spreadsheet for every eventuality and always kept the team in check. They would like to thank her for her hard work in the wings as it meant they didn’t have to worry about anything other than turning up in the right kit each week...although some players couldn’t even manage that (no names mentioned).

Ever the optimist, the E team coach Stuart Mayo, always believed the E’s could win. Until the very last moment, he could be heard screaming at people to get back and make wrecking tackles (he didn’t care if they were legal). His enthusiasm for the game was infectious and this was one of the main reasons the E’s enjoyed such a happy season of hockey.

Until next time.

Ladies E team

Ladies F team (The Dinos)

The Dinos, aka the HKFC F team, captained good hockey and won, woo hoo. It looks by Jo Moore ably assisted by Kath Munt Vice like the Dinos will now remain in the Second Captain, have had an up and down 2016/2017 Division in the 2017/2018 season. season …fair to say mostly down… and as the The same day the Dinos bade farewell to Jules end of the season approached there was a real their coach, Jules returns to Ireland after 4 risk of the team being demoted to the Third years in HK. Jules’s wise words worked when Division. The last league game of the season, Farewell to Jules followed and the team played smarter hockey. on Saturday 25th March, would be the decider, Thank you Jules for your hard work and who so ever won the match would remain in the undying support, the Dinos wish you and Scott Second Division. so are seen out and about blowing the all the best for the future. whistle, one Dino, Alison Cabrelli, sits on What to do? Yes, the Dinos resorted to the HKHA’s Disciplinary Committee, two As we all know hockey is more than a game attending training to be drilled by Jules Dinos, Dani Seradi and Kath Munt, help and the Dinos have taken that bon mot to Watson, their coach and Chappie. Serious out with mini/junior hockey and numerous heart. Off the pitch the Dinos have supported stuff indeed. A record number of Dinos, 9, Dinos donated to, attended and/or other Club hockey teams and events, boosted turned up for the last training session of the worked at the Operation Breakthrough the profits of the Sportsman’s Bar and continue season on 23rd March. charity dinner in memory of Guv Dillon. to be the team that everyone wants to join! It worked ! On Saturday 25th March the Dinos Three Dinos, Mel Watt, Heather Deayton Here’s to the 2017/2018 season, pip warmed up (not just their tongues), played and Flo Chu, are registered hockey umpires pip.

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Friendly Game with the Hong Kong Police Bowling Club

The recent friendly game with the Hong Kong Police Bowling Club proved that our Club bowlers were slightly more competitive than our guests. The game was held at the Club’s Indoor Green on 5th March, and a total of 24 Club bowlers took part as a warm up preparation for the Premier Leagues at the end of April this year.

Group photo with the Hong Kong Police Bowling Club

Our Big Boys Shined in Tiger Bowls World Invitation 2017

The Tiger Bowls World Invitation celebrated its 20th anniversary, and the event attracted over 400 bowlers, including 40 plus players from overseas. Over the 2-day competition on 11th and 12th March, 67 men’s teams and 42 ladies’ teams competed unreservedly for their respective Champions Cup.

Our Club’s Division One Men’s teams captured two awards this year:

Cup Section - 1st Runner-Up: Wagner Chan, Warren Cheung, Kenneth Fung and Stephen Chan

Cup Section - 2nd Runner-Up: Jesse Bradford, Rupert Puels, Neil Herrington and Derek Wyllie

Well done to all!

Club Magazine May 2017 29 Netball News

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he 2016-17 Senior HKNA netball season has ended and 4 out of our 6 HKFC teams made it to the semis. Both Hong Kong Tri-Nations DivisionT 3 Tornadoes and Premier Division Club made it to the Grand Finals played right here in the Sports Netball Tournament Hall on 1st April.

The Tornadoes lost a close match In International netball action, the Hong Kong 10 lead at halftime. Powering on to a 30-26 to division leaders Giants. HKFC Tri-Nations Netball tournament was held from win, it was sweet redemption for a narrow 1 Champions Club, in a both nail- the 16-19 March at Kowloon Park. point loss in last years Asian Champs semis. biting and enthralling match, once The win meant a place in the final against again lifted the cup over rivals HKCC Our very own HKFC Club’s Kate Jolly, Zimbabwe and although the ladies played a Demons to become 4 time Premier Jessica McCauley, Victoria Smith and tough game, keeping the score tied at 8-8 in League champions. Well done ladies! Elise Daly (co-captain) were part of the the first quarter, Zimbabwe pulled away with a National Hong Kong team (ranked 26th in Thanks to all the friends, family and 52-29 win, to capture the tournament. the world) that had a chance to battle it out teammates that came down on the against 17th ranked Zimbabwe and 19th HKFC’s Kalani Brown and Aliya Tupper Saturday to support our teams. It ranked Malaysia. Our own Veronica Arnold were also selected as part of the Hong Kong created a great atmosphere that lent her expertise as Assistant coach. Invitational team coached by our very own Karin capped off a great season. Looking Looram. Amelia Handford was team manager. forward to next year! Playing Zimbabwe first the team battled hard but suffered a 30-46 loss. They came back Congratulations to the ladies for representing It was also an honour to have HKFC strong against Asian Champs Malaysia turning Hong Kong in a hard-fought tournament! represent HK in the International a 5-5 tie at the end of first quarter into a 14- Tri-Nations Tournament held in Kowloon Park in March. Our very own Elise Daly (co-captain), Jessica McCauley, Victoria Smith and Kate Jolly were selected for the National team with Veronica Arnold serving as Assistant Coach.

Kalani Brown and Aliya Tupper were chosen for the Hong Kong Invitational side with our own Karin Looram as Team Coach, and Amelia Handford as team manager.

The experience and skills that they bring back to the Club is invaluable.

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HKNA League Calling All Netball Coaches! We are currently recruiting qualified and Grand Finals 16-17 experienced netball coaches to work with both our junior and senior squads. Coaching will take place on Monday and/or After a busy netball season, Wednesday evenings. Premier League HKFC Club, Div 2 Whirlwinds and Div 3 All applicants must have the right to work in Hong Tornadoes all qualified for Kong. the semis. Whirlwinds lost Foundation coaching qualification essential. a tight match to Valley For further details please send your C.V. to: Tigers. [email protected] HKFC Club and Tornadoes prevailed against the Valley Panthers and Sai Kung Stingrays respectively to make it in the Grand Finals 2016-17

Held in the Sports Hall on 1st April, the Grand Finals was a day of netball from 1.30 till 7pm!

In Div 3, Tornadoes were up against the Giants, a team they had both lost and beaten this season. Despite multiple player injuries throughout the season, the team was ready to fight. Although the first quarter ended in a tie, the Giants pulled away for a 19-12 win at the end of the four quarters.

In the Premier Division, HKFC Club once again met last years rival HKCC Demons. The match was closely contested, with the lead changing throughout.Both teams put up a strong fight but Club once again prevailed with a 31-27 win to make them four time champions!! Shout out to Vanessa Cuvelier for being named MVP of the match!

The victorious Club team winning their 4th champion title

Club Magazine May 2017 31 Tennis News

HKFC Tennis Society BKK Tour 1st-4th April, 2017

ard to believe it’s been five years

since our last trip to Bangkok. Group photo of players from HKFC and RBSC, taken on 1st April Fortunately we were able to persuade tour organiser extraordinaire, Helen HOrmerod to take care of the arrangements, which was enough to encourage 22 people to sign up for the weekend. Despite ominous weather forecasts for the weekend, we were incredibly lucky with hot dry conditions during the day and rain in the evenings so we managed to complete all of our matches.

Once again the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) were fantastic hosts for our first match on Saturday afternoon and made us feel incredibly welcome. There were some close fought matches with men’s, ladies and mixed doubles. In the end, each team won 7 sets with 3 draws leading to an overall draw, which was a fair result. RBSC laid on a magnificent Thai buffet in the evening accompanied by live music. I think it’s safe to say we won the ensuing karaoke-off thanks to our secret weapon Aparna Kanthan who sang her socks off! HKFC team at the British Club on 2nd April

Our second match against the British Club on Sunday afternoon was also very competitive with many of the matches going to tie-breaks, but in the end we were slightly outmatched 10-3 with 3 draws. Once again they were wonderful hosts and laid on a superb buffet.

Thanks to Helen’s meticulous planning, everything ran smoothly and there was plenty of time for shopping, massages and sightseeing. Special thanks to Rachel Ta, who very kindly sponsored the gifts and souvenirs we exchanged with our hosts. Thanks also to Simon Ip from Osprey Travel and to everyone who came along and made the trip such a success. We look forward to hosting RBSC and the British Club later in the year when our courts have been resurfaced.

Group photo taken at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on 4th April 32 May 2017 TENNIS

Upcoming Tennis Events

Social Sunday Brunch Sunday 21st May

Committee / Captain Dinner Friday 9th June

George Siriyot, Chairman of RBSC (2nd right), Committee Members and French Open & Wimbledon Social Helen Ormerod from HKFC (Centre) Saturday 10th June

Tennis Society AGM Thursday 22nd June

US Open Social Saturday 9th September

Professional Clinic and Gala Dinner Saturday 7th October

Club Championship Saturday 7th October

Plaque presentation at RBSC Plaque presentation at British Club

Junior Club Championship

The Annual Junior Club Championship was Open Doubles final,Kellan Ching (again) held on 18th and 19th March, with 18 players and Mason Lee played against Justine Tam playing in the Open and Closed Singles and and Dexter Brutus. Kellan and Mason took Doubles events. the first set, but as cramps set in, Dexter and Justine took the second set. Playing for This year we had some very tough draws tie break ( first to 10 points), Kellan and with some of our younger players entering the Mason came out victorious in a very Open category, upsetting some of our more close match. Aiden Lee (left), experienced players. Franco Yap (right) All matches were played with The Closed Singles came down to a tight great sportsmanship, It was affair betweenFranco Yap and Aiden Lee, a very exciting day for all, with Franco winning in a close margin. He and great to see many made it a double win by partnering with new players coming out Shann Mohan to win the Doubles as well. for the competition In the Open Singles, Daniel Healy defeated experience. Daniel Healy (left), Kellan Ching in the finals 6/3 6/4. In the Kellan Ching (right)

Club Magazine May 2017 33 Golf News

Nansha Golf Event (Valley Course) Friday 10th March

he Valley Course at Nansha is Our 3-ball was second to tee off and we debatably the easier of the two all played a very competitive match with courses, with the Mountain course Jonny and JP battling it out to win the requiring a buggy and some very best stableford points. Jonny managed to wellT placed drives to prevent your ball from accumulate 38 points but JP just pipped him rolling off the heavily undulated fairways. with 39 points after 18 holes.

The front nine of the Valley comprises of a Last to tee off wereShauna and Owen, and steady incline within the first three holes but Rebecca and Joseph. Rebecca was in with incredibly undulating greens, with the her element with the undulating greens and 5th hole having the most severe back to front precision ball placement and managed to top rolling green I’ve seen in a long time. the best stableford score with 41 points. The latest Chinese golf carts The back nine of the Valley is flat in With still three hours before our scheduled comparison, the fairways and greens ferry back to HK, Jonny and I decided to play generally level but with much more water and the front nine again which made the day’s golf narrow fairways which makes precision golf even more worthwhile as the nine hole rate essential. was very reasonably priced.

There were nine players participating in this There was an even spread of winners across event, with the three pairings compromising all competition categories, results were as of myself, Jonny Brock and JP Cuvelier follows: in the first group, followed byAlbert Lam Nearest pins and Longest drive and James Keung, and in the last group NP 3 Joseph Wong were Shauna and Owen Davis playing with NP 8 Rebecca Wong Joseph and Rebecca Wong. The boys NP 13 Owen Davis The competition for 1st, 2nd and 3rd NP 17 Phil Head stableford points was being played for as LDM 10 Jonny Brock well as nearest pins on all par 3’s and longest LDW 10 Rebecca Wong drive on hole 10. Stableford Winners With plenty of time before our tee off, a few 1st Rebecca Wong 41 points players took use of the excellent practice 2nd JP Cuvelier 39 points facilities while others sampled the freshly 3rd Jonny Brock 38 points home-made wonton noodle soup which was Best Gross large enough to feed two people. Phil Head 83 Albert and James teed off first as they were With the fog now very heavy at the Nansha taking the earlier ferry back to HK, which in port, our ferry back to HK was delayed by an hindsight was a sensible choice as a heavy Duty Free shop to help pass the time. hour but we didn’t let that spoil our day as fog started to roll in as the day progressed. we managed to savour a few drinks from the See you all at the next event. Phil Head

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Jonny ripping into the 220 yards par 3

Kau Sai Chau East Golf Event Tuesday 21st March

e lucked out with the weather tees were spectacular so it was well worth it. The overall scores were as follows: on this event as the days prior Second to tee off wereAlistair Murray, Guy Stableford winners and after were miserably wet Devenish and Mike Button. With plenty of 1st Dallas Reid 41 points and cold, but somehow the experience from this trio, we were expecting 2nd JP Cuvelier 39 points Wskies cleared and the sun was shining with some competitive scores to be handed in 3rd Terry Wright 34 points temperature reaching 28 degrees in Sai Kung and Mike’s 31 points was looking good for a which made golfing an absolute delight. Best Gross while as the first score cards were handed in. Jonny Brock 78 Jonny Brock was up to his usual tricks of Third to tee off wereAlan Homeming, Nick trying to persuade our group to play off the Nearest pins and Longest drive Allen and the fierce competitorJP Cuvelier, blue tees (which I stupidly agreed to) as well NP 3 Ali Murray who has won several of our recent golf as play a rather complicated yet fun game NP 5 JP Cuvelier outings. With such glorious golfing conditions, of Casino on top of the usual battle for best NP 8 Terry Wright I was positive that JP and Nick might appear stableford points. NP 13 Ali Murray somewhere on the leader board. NP 15 JP Cuvelier We were the first group of players to tee off, Last off were the social grouping ofDominic LDM Terry Wright which also included Terry Wright and Dallas and Angela Koo playing with Johnny Lam LDW No winner Reid, both were smart enough to play off the who all came off the course looking very hot white tees. Playing off the blues made most Thanks to Jonny for introducing a new and but very happy with the day’s golfing in near of our tee shots very tricky indeed, and as fun format of golf called Casino, not sure I mid summer conditions. the wind picked up, I found a few of them understand all the rules but it seemed fun at disappear into the sea and the par 3’s were But it was Dallas who was shining on the the time of play. now 220 yards long over nothing but water course that day, with a total of three birdies See you all at the next event. instead of the slightly easier 120 yard wedges which could have easily been six and shooting into the greens that the guys of the white tees only two over par, carded 40 stableford points Happy golfing. were playing. But the views from the blue to take the crown for this event. Phil Head

Club Magazine May 2017 35 Swimming & Triathlon News

Captain’s Send-off Party Report

Jessica McCarroll, Swimming and Triathlon Society Captain

e said goodbye this month to three of our core members - Anna Olsen, Stuart Tait and Charlie Morris. Anna heads off to Singapore while Stuart is relocating to Manchester, and CharlieW will base himself in Toronto. We gave the trio a merry send-off superbly organized by Susan Lowrey on 31st March. Good luck Anna, Stuart and Charlie!

After a relatively quiet winter on the competition front, the season began in earnest this month.

The HK Triathlon Association's Duathlon Race #1 was held at Bride's Pool on 12th March. In the Challenge class, Richard Hall and Steven Purcell came first in their age groups while Jon Perrin and Keith Nicolle finished 8th and 11th, respectively in the 50-54 AG. We are very proud of our youth where Charlie Hall came 4th in the Sprint category, Sam Nicolle was 12th in the Discovery class, and in TriKids, Ellabelle Purcell was 3rd.

On 19th March in Taitung Taiwan, Richard Hall, Alex Simmonds, Adrian McCarroll and I competed in the Ironman 70.3. Richard was first in his AG and second overall. Alex came sixth; Adrian came 13th, and I was third.

Ironman Taiwan

36 May 2017 SWIMMING & TRIATHLON

To round off the month, HKFC swimmers won HKASA a bevy of medals in the HKASA Long Course Masters meet held at Sun Yat Sen pool on 26th Long Course March. Both the men’s and the women’s teams won golds in the freestyle and medley relays.

Masters Individual results are as follows:

Steven Cheung - 2nd 100 free, 3rd 50 free Lachlan Wolfers - 2nd 50 back, 3rd 200 IM, 6th 50 free Jessica McCarroll - 1st 50 free, 100 free, 200 IM Marcus Chu - 1st 100 free, 200 IM Amanda Andriano - 2nd 50 breast, 100 free Tara Barot - 1st 800 free, 3rd 100 free Farah Master - 3rd 100 free Adrian McCarroll - 4th 800 free, 50 breast, 100 free Charlie Morris - 2nd 50 breast, 4th 100 free Stuart Tait - 2nd 100 fly, 100 free Craig Nortje - 1st 100 fly, 800 free, 2nd 50 breast

Well done to all.

Club Magazine May 2017 37 Badminton News

LEFT: Proudly representing HKFC: (from left to right) Nora Man, Amy Chan, Hoey Mok, Chun Tin Lam, Gavin So, Michelle Cheung and Ivan Ho

HKFC Mixed Doubles Team Won Group Match in the HKBA Badminton Doubles Leagues

he Club’s mixed doubles team, coming through to win 21-16. unfortunately lost their 2nd match 21-16. inspired by their unbeaten run, Up next were Ivan and Amy who were drawn In the final round of games,Chun Tin and marched onto its final group match to play a mixed doubles pair renowned for Michelle fought hard but went down 21-18. hosted at Li Chi Kok Sports Centre their attacking competencies. It was a tough Gavin and Hoey’s final game was influenced onT 1st April 2017. The opponents, a highly match for the HKFC pair, as they were not by a very slow shuttle (the HKFC shuttles rated team called Kwok Ming Club. The able to gain the attacking advantage. So went behind early on). They put pressure on winner would progress through into the next despite a surge of points towards the end of their female opponent and the gap narrowed, stage of round robin matches amongst the the match, they lost out 21-9. but unfortunately lost out 21-17. Ivan and final three teams to determine the overall Amy had a walkover in their final game by champion, so the stakes were high. Chun Tin and Michelle played their 2nd their opponents, meaning the match score match against the tall attacking pair. In HKFC got off to a perfect start asChun was 5-4 in favour of Kwok Ming Club and a tight affair, the HKFC pair struggled to Tin and Michelle powered through their therefore a points count back would decide gain the attack from the opponents initially first match 21-15, withChun Tin taking the winner according to the Doubles Leagues but some superior defensive play allowed advantage of the opponent’s weaker female rules. After some careful counting, it was them to convert their defence into attack. defence by launching some seismic smashes. announced HKFC had won 151-150 meaning Unfortunately they were edged out 21-18. HKFC progresses to the knock out matches Gavin and Hoey were faced with a very tall Gavin and Hoey secured their 2nd win for the first time in history. and skillful male player in match 2 with a 21-13, beating their opponents by playing very good low serve and steep hard smash. A fantastic result for the team and a big thank up the court and pressuring their opponents They were unfazed and did a fantastic job of you to Edwin for his coaching and to all those into mistakes. Following this, Ivan and Amy switching roles to their tactical advantage, who travelled to support.

Gavin prepares to serve, Hoey Mok crouches in preparation Chun Tin attacks in the rear court whilst Michelle waits to attack the net

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