HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB JUL/AUG 2013

Stacked Pancakes in the Coffee Shop

Pool Party is Back! Other F&B Highlights: Seniors’ Special Sustainable Fish Menu Wine Dinners and more...

Contents

HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB The Thoughts of the Chairman...... 2 MISSION STATEMENT From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...... 2 At the Club...... 4 Vision: To be recognised as one of the leading sports clubs in the world. Food and Beverage...... 6 Mission: To deliver quality services on the principles of Rugby...... 14 accountability, consistency and transparency. To develop an organizational culture that recognises the Mini Rugby...... 18 importance of staff contribution and commitment. To facilitate the development and participation of Soccer...... 22 recognised sporting activities. Junior Soccer...... 26 Values: Being accountable – to communicate, consult and provide information. Squash...... 30 Living within our means – to plan ahead within available Hockey...... 34 resources. Developing a culture of service – to encourage commitment, integrity, courtesy and responsiveness. Lawn Bowls...... 37 Managing for performance – to set the direction and develop the necessary skills. Netball...... 38

Aims: To provide the services the Membership needs. Tennis...... 40 To improve the quality of Club life. To up-hold the Constitution and Bye-laws. Golf ...... 43 To encourage Members to play their part in the Club. Swimming and Triathlon...... 44 Ten Pin Bowling...... 46 General Committee President : Dermot Agnew Book and Movie Library...... 48 Vice President : James Collins-Taylor Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : David Howell Sports and Recreation : Philip Woolf Development : Mark Clift Discipline : Dave Reeves Constitutional Affairs : Roger Finnie Membership : Maurice O’Brien Hockey Officer : Niccola Russo Lawn Bowls Officer : Nick Grimshaw Rugby Officer : John Molloy 30 Soccer Officer : Martyn Russell Squash Officer : Neil Roberts

Management General Manager : Mark Pawley Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Financial Controller : Ricky Chan Executive Chef : Patrick Lau Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung 44 18 Front Office Manager : Shirley Lo

Club Magazine Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. On the cover: Stacked Pancakes in the Coffee Shop For information and requests for placement of Photographer: Michael Chan advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the General Committee. The Club reserves the right to edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club.

Hong Kong Football Club 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel 2830 9500 Fax 2882 5040 • Website: www.hkfc.com.hk

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 1 The Thoughts of From the Desk of the Chairman Mark Pawley

he summer holidays are now upon us and I trust or those of you that have remained here, (so that you are all enjoying a well-earned break during far, at least), for the summer, the weather has the summer months. For those of you going to the been pretty much “hit and miss” over the last Mainland or overseas, enjoy your travels, and to few weeks, although, to date, we’ve not had Tthose of you staying in Hong Kong, don’t forget to make good Fa T8, or above. By way of reminder, please note that use of the Pool, our other sports facilities and the Food and upon the hoisting of a Typhoon Signal 8, the Club Beverage Outlets during this “quiet” period at the Club. will close within 30 minutes in order that we are able Just to give you all a quick update on the lease renewal to close off the facility and, most importantly to allow process, we continue to negotiate with the Government on the our Staff members to leave the Club and travel home! new lease along with 70 odd other private recreational lease By closing, we mean everybody to have left holders (“PRL’s”). One of the conditions of our old lease was to the Club Premises within 30 minutes of being allow use of certain of our sports facilities to designated Outside informed the Signal 8 has been hoisted. Bodies (“OB’s”) such as the Scouts, Education Institutions and If a Signal 8 is lowered between 5am to 5pm, such National Sports Associations. In this respect you may be aware facilities of the Club as Management shall decide, that we have had an active Community Outreach Programme will be reopened within two hours (the two hour for many years where OB’s have been able to use some of the opening margin affords our Staff members the time Club’s sports facilities on a gratis basis or at a minimal cost. One to get back in to work). If the Signal is lowered of the conditions of the new lease requires us, along with the between 5pm to 5am the Club will reopen at 7am other PRL’s to increase the number of hours we currently make the next day. Please also be reminded that the Car available to OB’s for use of some of our sports facilities which Park will not open any earlier than other facilities of will be strictly monitored by the Government going forward. the Club that we are able to open after a Typhoon 8 Signal has been lowered. So please, do not look to Unfortunately the lease renewal process is taking more time park/queue outside the Club any earlier than two than anticipated, but we can at last see light at the end of the hours after the Signal 8 has been lowered. tunnel. Whilst the paperwork is being finalised, the Government has given us a further hold over letter for the lease until the 25th On the staffing front, many congratulations are in February 2014. Hopefully, we will sign off on the new lease well order to the Quarter 2 Star Award winners pictured before then! in the photo on the adjacent page. Lastly, please look at the Notice on the adjacent page as regards On the food and beverage front, shortage of space allows only mention of the two Wine Dinners this Secondary Carers which outlines the conditions under which month. The first is the Valley of the Vines Wine Secondary Carers can access the Club. I am minded that this is Dinner on Friday 16th August and the second, not the first time Members have been warned about bringing is the Provençal Wine Dinner on Friday 30th Secondary Carers to the Club, ostensibly it would appear, to August. look after their children. In this respect Management have been asked to directly report all incidents involving Secondary Carers I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! where, it is felt, a breach of the Club Bye-laws has taken place, MARK PAWLEY to the Disciplinary Standing Sub-committee. General Manager JOHN J SHANAHAN Chairman

2 Jul/Aug 2013 2013 Q2 STAFF STAR AWARD

SECONDARY CARERS

The Club is for Members and their immediate family. Domestic helpers, amahs, nannies, au pairs, chauffeurs, other personal servants and temporary guardians (all of which are collectively referred to as Secondary Carers) are not considered part of such immediate family. Whilst many

members’ clubs in Hong Kong do not permit access to Andy Cheung - F&B (Bar) Secondary Carers at all, they are permitted to come into the Club under certain limited circumstances. Parents are responsible for their children at all times when their children are using the Club. Members and Spouses must not bring their Secondary Carers with them to the Club purely for the purpose of looking after their children. However, it is recognised that there are times when neither parent is able to bring their children to attend certain coaching and other activities and classes organised by Leo Liu - Purchasing the Club. Then, and only then, will Secondary Carers be permitted to bring, and be responsible for, children of Members in their stead.

NB: Members are reminded that a Guardian Card is required to be issued to a Secondary Carer bringing a Child to a coaching programme or activity or class. Application forms are available from Reception.

Dick Siu - Security

MEMBERS OF THE CLUB FOR 25 YEARS OR MORE

We recently held a Cocktail Reception to recognize those who have been a Member of the Club for 25 years, or more. A great night was had by all those who attended.

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 3 At the Club

NEW YOGA CLASS

Creating a beautiful bond of emotion and physical attachment, which will last a life time

Pregnancy Yoga - Birth and Beyond A holistic nurturing approach incorporating micro movements and flow sequences to promote physical and emotional well-being. LAP SWIMMING ETIQUETTE Learn how to relax, breath and tone the changing body throughout the different trimesters. A safe  Remain alert and aware of other swimmers’ and innovative class to empower presence at all times. women for an optimum Birthing experience.  When overtaking a swimmer gently touch the Mum and Baby Yoga – feet of the swimmer being overtaken. (from 8 weeks)  Limit talking, but remain friendly. *Benefits for Baby:  A resting swimmer should refrain from Develop body awareness, involuntary muscles to voluntary, floating and/or standing in the centre of the and baby motor skills. Improve sleep and digestion with the lane, but should move to either corner of power of massaging touch. the lane allowing any other swimmer to pass through unhindered *Benefits for Mom: Gentle Postnatal exercise. Relaxing techniques with your baby.  If there are three (3) or more swimmers in a lane, swimmers should circle that lane, this is A set of practices to enhance playful interaction, using: generally done counter clockwise. nursery rhymes and massage as a communication tool between mum and baby to promote healthy development.  Observe the level of swimmers in lane prior to entering and always enter feet first.

Instructor: Yen is a highly qualified, certified Yoga  Swimmers are to respect each other and teacher since 1991. A member of Birthlight, a UK to share the swimming pool, this will organization: World pioneers in the research and ensure a safe, enjoyable and healthy swim development of Pregnancy and Baby Yoga. environment. For more information, please contact the Sports Desk at the 1/F Lobby.

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RESTAURANT

SUNDAY BRUNCH in the Restaurant and Chairman’s Bar from 11am to 2.30pm throughout the month of August

$280 per Adult (with unlimited flow of sparkling wine) $145 per Child under 12 years of age (with soft drinks and chilled juice) Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected]

Dress Code: Club Casual. No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops or sandals with socks, no short Casual Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear). Ladies are required Photo for reference only to dress to a comparable standard. SUSTAINABLE FISH in the Restaurant every evening (except Sundays) INTERNATIONAL DINNER from 6.30pm to 10.30pm BUFFET WITH AN AUSTRALIAN throughout the month of August SEAFOOD CORNER From 1st to 31st August, the Restaurant will be offering a flavourful menu which features wild-caught fish from in the Restaurant sustainable sources. every Sunday for Dinner (from 6.30pm to 9.30pm) throughout the month of August Take advantage of this great opportunity to savour the incredible taste of wild-caught fish cooked your favourite way. Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email [email protected].

in the Restaurant NO CORKAGE

CHARGE Photos for reference only

on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Australian seafood is back during the summer break. Our Executive Sous Chef Jack has prepared another special array in August of dishes to tempt your taste buds. This seafood feast is simply Bring your favourite wine* for Lunch or too tantalizing to miss. Dinner and we’ll waive the usual fees $285 per Adult *One bottle for every two guests $145 per Child under 12 years of age Please contact the Restaurant at Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: or email: [email protected] [email protected] Just as impressive, at the dinner buffet enjoy unlimited consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks, beer and house wine for just $65 per person.

6 Jul/Aug 2013 The Valley of the Vines Provencal Wine Dinner Wine Dinner Wines that bring a ray of sunshine into your life Some of the world’s oldest wines come from the Rhône wine region in France

Sunbaked and hardscrabble, the vineyards of Provence embrace dual terroirs − one crystalline, the other limestone − both thin and dry, spread across three departments of southeastern France along the Mediterranée. The Rhône wine region in southern France has garnered itself a respectable reputation as a producer of France’s finest (and Above all, Provence is in the pink. It produces only 3 percent of understated) wines. A diversity of soils and climates give vineyards white wine, 9 percent of red wine, but a whopping 88 percent their own microclimate, and the Rhône is a valley of rich pickings of rosé wine. for grape-growers, with a clear distinction between varieties grown Most of all, though, Provence wines are among the world’s better in the north and south of the valley. examples of the synergy of wine and food growing up together in the same place over time. Provencal food, laden as it is with both In the Restaurant olive oil and garlic, scented with the wild herbs of the garrigue, Friday 16th August 2013 and based to a large extent on the shellfish and seafood of the Mediterranean sea, is paired nowhere more successfully than with its 7.30p.m to 7.50p.m: Pre-Dinner Drinks lean, incisively sculpted rosés, aromatic whites and earthy, spicy reds. 8pm to 11p.m: Dinner $650 per Member, $720 per Member’s Guest (Includes a 5-course Set Menu and 6 Wines) In the Restaurant Friday 30th August 2013 PRE-DINNER DRINK 7.30p.m to 7.50p.m: Pre-Dinner Drinks Michel Ogier, Viognier la Rosine, 2009, White 8pm to 11p.m: Dinner Canapés $620 per Member, $698 per Member’s Guest (Includes a 4-course Set Menu and 5 Wines) 1st COURSE Stir fried Warm Salad of Prawns and Baby Courgettes PRE-DINNER DRINK Domaine de la Mordorée, Lirac, Cuvée Reine des Bois, 2008, White St André De Figuiére Le St Andre Rosé, 2012 Canapés 2nd COURSE Foie Gras Ravioli, Summer Black Truffles Cream Sauce STARTER Domaine de Fontbonau, Côte du Rhône, 2010, Red Tuna Carpaccio, Pomegranate and citrus flavours Triennes Les Aureliens Blanc, 2011 3rd COURSE Lamb Tagine, with Pan-fired Aubergine, Cumin Crunch, MIDDLE COURSE Bed of Couscous Pan Seared Sea Bass fillet with Yellow Mushroom Risotto Perrin Vacqueyras Les Christins, 2010, Red Triennes Les Aureliens Rouge, 2011

4th COURSE MAIN COURSE Grilled Venison Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce, Four Hour Rolled Shoulder of Lamb, Potato and Celeriac Smash, Soft Bacon Polenta, Broccolini Purple Broccoli and Tarragon Jus Perrin, Châteauneuf du Pape, Les Sinards, 2006, Red St André De Figuiére Vieille Vignes Rosé, 2011

5th COURSE DESSERT Wild Strawberries and Vanilla Cream Chef Ricky’s Peach Clafoutis with Vanila Ice Cream St André De Figuiére Magali Rosé, 2011 Perrin, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, 2008, Blanc Coffee or Tea Coffee or Tea Petits Fours Petits Fours Last day for cancellation: Friday 9th August 2013 Last day for cancellation: Friday 23rd August 2013 *Cancellations made after this date will be charged in full to the *Cancellations made after this date will be charged in full to the Member’s account, unless there are exceptional circumstances Member’s account, unless there are exceptional circumstances

All the above wines will be served in limited quantity Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected] Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 7 FOOD & BEVERAGE

COFFEE SHOP Photo for reference only

LOBSTER SERVED GRATIS WITH BBQ BUFFET in the Coffee Shop on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm $260 per Adult, $140 per Child Here is a great offer for lobster fans: until the end of August, the Coffee Shop will be offering a cold half lobster gratis served with remoulade sauce with every grillled-to-order BBQ buffet*. *Free lobster applies to Adult-priced BBQ buffet only For more information please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 or email at [email protected]

STACKED PANCAKES in the Coffee Shop from 3pm to 5.30pm throughout the month of August

Freshly-baked pancakes with summer fruits and ice cream, served with Maple Syrup or Chocolate Sauce. Please call the Coffee Shop at 2830 9569 for more details.

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CHAIRMAN’S BAR

FRESH OYSTERS WINE CAROUSEL in the Chairman’s Bar in the Chairman’s Bar every day from noon to 10.30pm every day from 6.30pm to 10.30pm - 6 oysters and 2 glasses of Sparkling for $160 From 6.30pm until 10.30pm daily, you can enjoy 2 hours - or 12 oysters and 2 glasses of Sparkling for $265 of free-flowing wines specially selected to match the season at a set price of $150 per person. There are 12 wines on offer. Alternatively you can select any two glasses for only $80. All these wines can be purchased from our takeaway list. Forms are available on our website or at Reception.

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BY THE POOL

GENERAL PROMOTIONS

LET’S DO LUNCH AT THE CLUB

The Restaurant Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm Set Lunch with Starter Buffet 2 Courses: $170 Add $20 and enjoy a third course Great Value for Money 3 Courses: $190 “Take-away Wine” The Coffee Shop Life is too short to drink supermarket wine, so check out the Monday to Thursday from Noon to 2.30pm very competitively priced selection this month. Light Lunch Buffet Great value for money… $135 (Adult); $73 (Child) How to order? Friday to Sunday from Noon to 2.30pm • Please fill out the enclosed order form or pick up the form International Lunch Buffet at the G/F Lobby or download it from our website $158 (Adult); $78 (Child) www.hkfc.com.hk The Chairman’s Bar • Fax it to: 2576 7598 or e-mail to: [email protected] Monday to Friday from Noon to 2.30pm • Please allow 5 working days for the processing of your order Express Set Lunch ** Allocation is limited so all purchases are on a first come 4 Courses: $110 first served basis

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SPORTSMAN’S BAR

On the Food and Beverage front On the Sports front In Auto Racing we have the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa- Francorchamps from Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th August. Photo for reference only

Summer Schnitzels on promotion: This German-style escalope is available in the Sportsman’s Bar throughout the month of August. Choose from the Pork Hunter Style Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Roasted Potatoes or the Chicken Schnitzel with Tomato Sauce and French Fries. For a refreshing summer drink, we are featuring the Spanish “Tio Jito”. This Tio Pepe drink is a combination The 2013 Investec Rugby Championship (which of sweet and refreshing citrus and mint flavours. replaced the Tri-Nations last year), starts on 17th We also have a new draught at the Sportsman’s: Peroni August until 5th October. The teams are New Beer from Italy. This intensely crisp and refreshing lager Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina. has an unmistakable Italian touch. Date Game 17th August Australia vs New Zealand 18th August South Africa vs Argentina 24th August New Zealand vs Australia 25th August Argentina vs South Africa

The Chairman’s Bar will also be showing these “Live” sports throughout the month. Keep up to date on the Club website and all sports notice boards. For further information, please call the Sportsman’s Bar at 2830 9531.

OPENING HOURS The Sportsman’s Bar will open at 11am on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays until further notice.

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SEPTEMBER PREVIEW

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SEPTEMBER PREVIEW

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Rugby News

CAPTAIN’S FINAL CALL

o, a season that started 12 months ago with the night. David Nazer did an amazing job over the HKFC Contemptibles winning the Veterans course of a year to have 600 people enjoy a once in Cup at the HK National Stadium drew to a a lifetime gathering of rugby greats in Hong Kong. close last week with hundreds of the HKFC Well done Dave! SRugby fraternity witnessing the final Lions v Wallabies Those of us lucky enough to then follow the Lions test at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium. on tour in Australia have returned with many happy It’s been a year of many highs, a few lows, we memories and this is covered in the following reports. welcomed new members who will go on to make their I want to personally thank James Manders and Mark Liversidge, Club Captain mark at the Club, said goodbye to a legend of the Leonie Blenkiron, who worked for over a year to Section “Broony” far too soon, and had some great deliver an amazing tour. Well done James and Leonie! times on and off the paddock… As with every year, good men leave us this summer, The huge Bali Memorial weekend with SCC; 450 most notable being Dan Watson, ex-First Team people attending the Walton Brunch; Pat Lam Captain and Hong Kong international, who moved to witnessing the Captain’s Dinner mayhem; our first New York and the two “Invincible” Captain’s, Greg Ladies Day raising $36k for charity; “Speckled Jim” Hayes of Scorpions and Howard White of Select, Junk Night; leading the Movember Hong Kong both returning to London. Good Luck lads and thanks campaign; Scorps, Select and Bulls Xmas parties; for all you gave to the Club. Grand Finals day and night; the huge Mini’s KL Tour; The summer wedding season is underway and the ICE pajama party; the HKFC Tens; donating a congratulations to Guy and Annika Payn and Paul mountain of kit to Rwanda rugby; the Mini Rugby and Judy Aherne, while its time to ‘wet the babies Festival; Taipans Day; the Rugby Ball in May; head’ as Ian Ridgway and Jo and Tom Hayman Scorpions ‘Back to Tradition” in Manila; Vandals in and Joanna welcomed their babies into the world. India; the ICE ladies Korea tour; Bulls in Phuket… and all before the memorable Lions experience. So to 2013-14, very best wishes to Kevin West in his first full season as Director of Rugby and Will The whole year was only possible because of the Hunt new captain of Club XV in leading our on- huge effort of many people, but special mention field challenge, to new Chairman David “Animal” goes to those guys standing down from their roles; Slater in leading the Section and my successor as Chairman Damian Babis who has driven the Club Captain Andy Eagle along with the rest of the Rugby Section forward in the last three years, Colin Wong who served as secretary and wise counsel in recent years and Rob Naylor for years of service as THE NEW RUGBY COMMITTEE a player and most recently Head Coach. Everyone at HKFC Rugby is truly grateful for your individual Following the recent AGM a new committee has contributions to the Section. was elected to lead HKFC Rugby in the year ahead. Chairman David “Animal” Slater And so to the Lions… Club Captain Andrew Eagle It’s fair to say that while the game between the Lions and Barbarians will not go down as a classic, Club Secretary Derek Titterington was rocking all weekend and many members will Treasurer James Thomson have memories that will last a lifetime, our Club XV Social produced a great performance against a professional Tom DeLuca London Scottish team and the various gatherings had Sponsorship Dave Nazer the Sportsman’s Bar packed all weekend long… Membership James Riordan The standout event was the Stephen Jones Testimonial Ladies Kat Holden Dinner as Kevin Taylor and the Taffy Mafia brought the Welsh Valleys to Happy Valley! Stephen Veterans P T McGee Jones was joined by Lions Coach Warren Gatland, GC Rep elect Damien Babis Shane Williams, Mike Teague, Peter Winterbottom, Youth Chair Kevin Taylor Gavin Hastings, James Hook, Matthew Rees, Mark Ella and many other rugby legends at a great rugby Mini Chair Dan Parr

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LIONS! LIONS! LIONS! committee in continuing to make HKFC the best rugby And some Wallabies too… club. As always, we will be aiming to win everything on HKFC BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS TOUR TO AUSTRALIA 2013 the pitch and celebrate in style off it… An epic tour with old and new friends, the dominate everything Lions! After Brisbane’s young and old, with amazing hospitality in Beer Alley emptied itself of beer early Sadly, I’ll not be around as wonderfully sunny Australian winter weather on Sunday morning, the news was that often as I’d like with a move – the HKFC Rugby Tour to Australia – to Melbourne and Sydney would have to really to Singapore in September. witness the fantastic 3 test series between the step up… British and Irish Lions and Wallabies, will be It has been a fantastic five Melbourne – The 2nd Test years at the best rugby club long remembered as a wonderful time for all. Those who arrived early in Melbourne in the world, thanks for the After securing a large amount of tickets to all joined together to watch the Rebels get memories. 3 venues (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney), beaten, and a Classic Lions vs Classic we knew we had a great opportunity on our All you need is Club! Wallabies encounter, where Mr “Jumbo” hands. And with some local connections Peterson attempted to get a game after Livo supplied by Club Members, set about playing 10 rounds of golf that day and planning something for everyone from the everyone surprisingly missed out on a 4am youngest mini player to the old boys. photo with James O’Connor and Kurtley Beale… The official tour kicked-off on Friday with Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club (MURFC) hosting the adults and kids of HKFC to a roast dinner and mixer in their Clubhouse in Armadale, with new friendships forged into the evening. Late into the dinner, a very dapper and thoroughly glowing Club Captain arrived looking like he had just been to a winery, which indeed he had! Mr. Liversidge joined us only to proclaim that there was no more wine left in the Yarra Valley after falling victim to the Nick James helicopter squad and Jimmy Gibson’s Scottish charms... At the following morning the Mini’s braved The Tour Committee of esteemed tour a blanket fog to begin their day, whilst the professionals Damian Babis, Kevin Taylor, Greg Jones, Mark Liversidge, An epic tour James Thomson and Colin Wright with old and joined Leonie Blenkiron and myself new friends, the [James Manders] to plan the tour that began with an initial tour party of 140 young and old, people travelling to Brisbane for the 1st with amazing Test, testing the local waters and reporting back on the strong determination of the hospitality in touring Lion supporters to party and the wonderfully sunny coldness of the local beer. The Welsh Australia... Mafia led by Rhodri James and Kevin Taylor took control to arrange pre-match activities showing their principality’s desire to

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child-free tourists continued their reconnaissance of some of the tourists and several on both sides were the bars, pubs and hostelries in the greater Melbourne recounting “we will smash them in Sydney”. We said area from the previous night and with limited sleep. goodbyes to the “Melbourne only” contingent whilst The Tour party reconvened at the Lakeside stadium the remaining group was left to ponder what lay in Albert Park where over 120 members were hosted ahead in Sydney when the Tour reconvened on the again by MRUFC to listen to the hilarious and too- Wednesday… Folks went in all directions to the hills, honest Jeremy Paul, Colin Charvis, Shane Byrne, the coast and even the Top End where Mr. Riddick Adam Frier and Phil Kingsley-Jones providing more and son William tried to get some cool shots of a Welsh input on the tour! All this author can say is German tourist in the mouth of one of the large local that Jeremy Paul will never be invited to be a part of critters up there. Robbie Deans Coaching staff or Fan Club! Sydney – 3rd and deciding Test The Melbourne Trams then dutifully rumbled us off Upon arriving in Sydney on the Wednesday, the singing to the Eithad Stadium where with the roof Mini’s headed to a very cold Mosman Rugby Club closed, all 120+ HKFC (mostly Lions) supporters and proceeded to be warmed-up by their generous made such a racket, that they disrupted their team’s hospitality and beautiful scenery of north shore performance. Our Senior Squad then resumed harbour, one of the prettiest rugby grounds this normal service undertaking extensive research of the author has ever seen. The senior squad provided bars, pubs and nightclubs until early morning. strong support before retiring to the Buena Vista The next day, the Mini’s played rugby against Hotel, where they showed strong support for the MRUFC, followed by the senior squad who had lost a Mosman Rugby Club sponsors product and proved good number of players due to “niggling injuries” and rather handy on the barbeque… were forced to call upon replacements from Kowloon, With little time to rest overnight, the Mini’s had HKCC and SCC to get a team on the park. The least their biggest challenge the next morning, taking on said about the standard of rugby the better, the only the famous GPS rugby school, The Scots College. highlight being star centre Nick Smith tripping over Former HKFC Club lock, Cameron Torrence, a divot and needing to be hospitalized for a damaged now director of Sport at The Scots took several of foot! As the afternoon went on more old friends and the Tour Committee through their training facilities senior squad showed up and then headed for well where Mr Babis exclaimed that atmospheric training deserved drinks and eats at the MRFUC club rooms, chamber “would add another 10 years to his playing while a large group of the senior squad took over the career”. And several members liked the idea of the Smokehouse restaurant in St.Kilda for an afternoon Sleep Room! Both the U7/8/9 and U11/12s were led of wine tasting, along with a large group of Welshmen onto the pitch by Scots’ Pipers, a common practice who entertained everyone with their singing… at home games where they get on average 8,000 By this stage, cracks were beginning to open up on spectators to a 1st XV game, levels of commitment

16 Jul/Aug 2013 that explain why they have more than a few ex-players a wonderful sight to see so in the Super Rugby and big European Club squads. many old faces and a strong testament to the charming After the games the tour BBQ was fired up with the Nigel Pearson’s contact list... usual sausages in a roll (our diet of choice and cold The Classic Lions also played weather antidote) which sufficiently energized us up a game at North Sydney Oval for the arrival of the Qantas Wallabies. Arranged that night, and afterwards we by Capt Liversidge through our very generous were joined by more of the rugby kit provider BLK our kids had the unique current players, their Sydney experience of being coached by eight international friends, some new “old” friends players. Hugh McMeniman was the odd-man out from the Melbourne test with the remaining 7 Wallabies all in the match day Hammersmith and Fulham 23 for the 3rd and final test 48 hours later. Beale, RFC and once again the pub Lealiafano, Tomane, Mogg, Phipps, Simmons, Palu was entertained by Kevin and Hugh took over the HKFC squads for two hours, Taylor leading the welsh with some ARU development officers, running very singing. Inspired by the Wallabies the night ended at good skill drill sessions followed by a Q and A, endless McDonald’s! autographs and photos for the kids and Dads! The question on the lips of everyone of our mini rugby- Friday before the 3rd test saw reinforcements arriving playing group was to Kurtley Beale, as they want to in their droves, including Nick James who had left know how good does a Whopper taste at 4am? When Melbourne on the Monday and decided to come asking the islander heritage Wallabies what their back for the decider... To warm up, some of the favourite memory was as a 7 year old learning to play senior group headed to Easts Rugby Football Club, the game, they were delighted to hear it was going to or Beasts (as it is affectionately know in the Sydney McDonald’s after the game – so clearly it is the meal premier rugby), for a long lunch to hear again Jeremy of champions! Paul rouse the forces against Deans and Lewis Moody talking about memories of beating the Wallabies. The HKFC Old Boys all gathered on the Thursday Our own Mr Toby Lawson, newly re-born as co-host evening, resplendent in Section blazers, at The Oaks of Australia ABC’s Saturday Rugby match of the in Neutral Bay, the hotel famous for its very large day was due to be MC, but failed to appear allegedly oak tree, in the beer garden hosting a Current and in fear of having the HKFC gang tell everyone his Past Players Drinks, with around 80+ infamous and new HK accumulated material even before he took well known absentee and former members joining the stage. By this time, signs of weariness were really the session. The Oaks usually goes through 300 beer starting to show on the tour group, however a robust kegs a week, but there was a good chance we achieved group lead by Captain Liversidge headed into the that in one night. Stories were shared and it was city as guests of the equipment supplier Rhino Rugby

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at their “Scrum Down” event that actually featured 5 man scrums in a packed bar, before exploring the Mini Rugby hostelries of the eastern suburbs… The older Mini’s started the day taking on the might Reports: of Lindfield Juniors on the north shore while the U7/8/9s took in a training session at Easts under Australian Tour 2013 their 1st grade squad. This was the curtain-raiser to HKFC Contemptibles challenging the Beasts of U11/U12 Easts Rugby. Having learnt their lesson from the previous week, the selectors called up some younger 16 intrepid young men from HKFC braved an talent from Northampton Saints and Rosslyn Park, Australian winter and joined up for 8 days of rugby in plus 3 backpackers who had just arrived in Sydney Sydney and Melbourne. Over the 8 days most of the and once again representatives from both Kowloon young men played 5 times, once with Melbourne Rugby and HKCC. Due to a communication problem Club (MRC) and another 4 times in a combined U11/ resulting in the playing kit being left in Melbourne, U12 HKFC team. An impromptu game of “touch the Club boys were resplendent in Maroon! Another footy” on Bondi Beach was also a feature of the tour. highly tuned performance from our committed and courageous squad saw a share of the spoils with On Saturday 29th June (the day of the 2nd test in strong performances from youthful reinforcements Melbourne) 14 of our boys played for MRC in various James Christie and Cameron Howell. U11 and U12 games and many of our lads were instrumental in assisting MRC to victories. On Sunday Bodies battered and bellies full with yet more BBQ they fronted again for a game versus MRFC which saw and beer, the large HKFC contingent then headed the HKFC side score 6 tries across the forwards and to the biggest event of all, the deciding 3rd and backs. It was a glorious and clear Melbourne day at final test between Australia and the Lions at the about 18 Celsius and the boys relished the large field. Olympic Stadium, amongst a record 83,500, where they witnessed a rugby lesson delivered by a more From Sunday onwards the tourists made their own way committed and clinical team. After the match an elite to Sydney and the squad reconvened on Wednesday squad then re-grouped at The Mercantile in the Rocks afternoon, 2nd July, at the picture-perfect Rawson Park to toast the successful British and Irish Lions tour of to play Mosman Rugby Club. The weather smiled on 2013 and celebrate a wonderful tour. us. It had rained in Sydney for 2 solid weeks to Sunday 30th June, for that entire period most grounds in Sydney This Tour would have not been anywhere near as were closed and matches cancelled as the pitches were successful without the tremendous effort of the Tour not in playing condition (artificial surfaces being a rarity Committee. In no order of merit, Damian Babis, in Ausralia). By Tuesday Rawson Park was still closed Kevin Taylor, Mark Liversidge, Greg Jones, but reopened on Wednesday morning just in time for Colin Wright, James Thomson, Michael Philip, our match - another day of rain would have seen the Leonie Blenkiron and many others who contributed Mosman match cancelled (in fact, had the tour been a to make this a grand success. Thank you to you all. week earlier, all of our Sydney matches would have been cancelled). Unfortunately the Teague boys and Anton Ward couldn’t join us in Sydney but a club favorite, Darcy Creagh, recently moved to Sydney, joined us from then on. In another strong 6-to-1 try performance HKFC beat Mosman Rugby Club. Now it was back-to-back games, on Thursday we fronted up to The Scotts College (TSC) and played a formidable and well-drilled team on the school’s main pitch. Despite being outsized our boys did tremendously well scoring over 30 points and only losing by about 2 converted tries. Post match we were joined by 8 Wallabies (including 4 test starters) for a skills session that was a great thrill for the boys. Our last game was the Saturday morning of the 3rd test. We played a strong Lindfield Rugby Club team in a particularly even match where 3 tries a-piece were scored and HKFC was only behind at the bell by a pair of conversions.

18 Jul/Aug 2013 Several players deserve specific mention. Iain Carmichael was prominent in every game and was even a standout against the older, larger TSC boys. Garrett Stanhope relished the larger fields in Oz, making the gain line every time he touched the ball and generally making 20 metres or more on every run. The front row of Ben Jones, Samuel Phillip and Alex Lee also stood out, not only did they control the rucks, but they took several tight- head scrums from every team they played (including the larger TSC boys) and took every single scrum from Lindfield – as every forward knows this is an incredible achievement. There were several acts of selflessness for the sake of the team, Oliver Harmer, Will Price and James Taylor in particular played in non-preferred positions and I salute this gesture. held us on. Eventually we won 5 to 4, so our All of these young men were a credit to HKFC, U7/8/9 won all their matches. The look on The look they played strong, skillful rugby and will never their faces when they saw the Wallabies coming forget this tour. and wanting to talk to them was fantastic. What on their faces an experience for these young kids. We then when they saw Michael Phillip had a training session at Easts on Saturday and Head Coach HKFC U11s 1st grade capital Pauly took them through the the Wallabies basics of the tackle and played some fun games. coming and U7/U8/U9 Our only lady who is faster than all the boys got involved and showed the boys how to step and wanting to talk After strong initial numbers for the Melbourne run around the defenders! Another one of our to them was and Sydney legs, players were slowly pulling out, products who had returned home to Canberra, but some remained and with the help of on-shore fantastic. Jayden Rippon also showed he has only got based former HKFC and HK players, we were able better with some great passing and running. to make up the numbers. In Melbourne we played against MRUFC and took on their U8s who are All of the kids mentioned above were key to tackling. We ran out winners here in a larger field the team’s and with no training sessions prior size and longer game time and had a special guest carried out their instructions with almost star in Stirling Keogh our player of the season for perfection. The youth of the Section looks our group in U6 and 7 and would have been close very solid indeed. Thanks to the parents for in the U8s had he not moved back to Melbourne. supporting all the way through, it was tough to Great performances from Will Fox-Smith, Nick hang out at a rugby ground in the cold when Price, Oliver Teague, Brayden Hudson, Will they could have been tucked in a warm place Riddick and Oliver Manders. Alex Wright relaxing! Thank you all. nearly had a run, but proved things to come when James Manders we played in Sydney. Head Coach U7/8/9 Our first Sydney games did not have Stirling so the kids had to find inspiration within themselves. As mentioned the youngest member of the playing group, Alex Wright stepped up and ran some great ball with every step and was rewarded with a try, Will Fox-Smith, special guest Oliver Ferguson, Nick Price, Max Angove and Oliver Manders all played very well in a very good team effort. The game was played in the late afternoon and was getting quite cold with the pitch showing the effects of 2 weeks of almost solid rain that had only stopped several days prior. With our 2 from 2, we took on the U8s from TSC and this was going to be our toughest match. It was try for try between the 2 teams and solid defence

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The HKFC Ice tourists are: Allison “Black Widow” Lee; Anisha “Superman” Ramanathan; Annie “Wolverine” McManus; Ashley “Jean Gray” Dawson; Bonita “Captain America” Leung; Dani “Thor” Means; Diana “Cyclops” Han; Diana “Hawkeye” Li; Emma “Batman” Tsang; Fiona “Storm” Atkinson; Fiona “Aquaman” Foxon; Helen “Buttercup” Lee; Jena “Green Lantern” Saffrey; Kat “Wonder Woman” Holden; Kim “Rogue” Kan; Kyla “Bubbles” Chipman; Madeline “Gambit” Adcock; HKFC Ice Tours Korea Nikki “Colossus” Pang; Royce “Iron Man” Chan; After successful tours in previous years to Tokyo and Sri great game debuting as flanker Shonagh “Blossom” Ryan; Sophia “Scarlet Witch” Lanka, this year the Ice girls blitzed through Seoul in (hilarious given her size), and to Nazer; what had to be the shortest tour in history - 36 hours on Sophia and Bonita who had John “Hulk” Hannon; the ground. The excitement in the air was palpable on their first games back after long Quinton “Professor X” Friday night, fueled by a prosecco and cheese session at injuries. Game-time fines have Wrigley the Airport Express, and invigorated by the satisfaction to go to injured tourists Dani of getting all 8 tour babies, bound together with rope, and Foxon for drawing quite the through Hong Kong immigration (not an easy feat given admiring crowd as they ran laps those fast-swinging e-Channel doors and humourless around the pitch, and to baby Kyla, who called Shark security personnel who failed to see the funny side of Attack and then endearingly threw herself on the floor. binding tour babies). After the match we headed back for a bit of primping The Ice Ladies arrived in Seoul bright and early at and preening, emerging a few hours later in full superhero 5.30am, and took what was quite possibly the most splendor. Twenty-three girls on tour get a lot of attention. comfortable airport shuttle bus ever, to the cheap and Twenty-three girls on tour dressed as superheroes get cheerful Western Coop. A fun four hours was spent even more. Throw in tour leaders Professor Xavier and lounging around the lobby waiting for our rooms, the green-painted Hulk, and we became celebrities in our chowing down on take-out bibimbap and Dunkin’ Donuts own right as we made our way to the bar area of Itaewon. (breakfast of tour champions), and waiting for the rugby Korea is a snap-happy country, but it became difficult bus to come get us for our game. Arriving at the pitch, to walk as the crowds around us surged, camera phones the gray morning clouds had morphed into perfect blue bared. We even eclipsed a local Korean celebrity who skies, bringing with it temperatures of over 30 degrees. ended up taking a picture with us! The sudden heat wave combined with coming face to face We managed to progress en colourful masse to Scrooge/ with the Seoul Sisters, our rather hefty opponents, caused Dickens Pub, where the Seoul Sisters and 25 pints of all of that bibimbap to sit somewhat unsettlingly in our cider were eagerly waiting. Ever the gracious hosts, their stomachs as we started to warm up. hospitality was amazing and the Ice superheroes had The whistle blew and the game got off to a fierce and a fantastic night filled with bulgogi, soju, flip cup, boat fast start. The size of their pack and the speed of some races, and the Harlem Shake on table tops. of their girls caught us off guard and they scored the first Sunday came all too quickly, and the afternoon was try. After re-grouping, reminding ourselves of our game spent doing what us Hong Kong girls do best, eating of plan, and shaking off a few pre-game jitters, we pushed course! A massive Korean barbecue was consumed, fines forward and a brilliant try was scored by our fearless were dealt out, and all too soon it was time to head back scrum half Royce. This was quickly followed by another to the airport (where we headed straight for the food try straight down the wing from speedy Casey, making a court of course!). special guest appearance from Singapore. By halftime the heat was starting to take its toll on the Seoul Sisters and A brilliant tour was once again had by all, and special Ice took full advantage with two more tries from Casey thanks must go out to mother hen Kim for handling most and our fearless flanker Fatko. Our winger-cum-prop of the organizing and taking everyone under her wing, Maddie scored a brilliant try along with nailing several Jena for organizing our super snazzy kit, Bonita and game-saving tackles in what was one of her best games of Foxon for connecting us to the epicurean delights of the season. A special mention goes to Annie, who had a Seoul. Until next year!

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER LUCKY MILE Hello, hello, everyone and welcome back 2012-2013 Season to the Soccer Section’s “Captain’s Corner”. I hope everyone had a nice relaxing POST CHRISTMAS REPORT: BY NIALL COX sporting summer and is fully recharged for the coming season ahead. ucky Mile’s 2012-2013 season had begun in July, It doesn’t seem that long ago since we with a demanding pre-season fitness programme finished up last season with yet another and a number of testing friendly fixtures. All of the effort and hard work invested was paying Scott Semple, glorious Soccer Sevens tournament. Soccer Section There will be a full review in next month’s Ldividends; the team was placed 3rd in the HKFA 3rd Captain edition, but needless to say it was yet Division after the penultimate game, prior to the mid- another great success. season break. With a record of 7 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, (see the Club magazine, January edition for more details). Over the summer months another summer Competing in a very challenging division, the season’s 6’s event was held to keep everyone ticking objective of gaining promotion to the 2nd Division was over. At the time of writing the tournament going to be much more difficult than that, which had has not yet finished, so look out for a review already been achieved. of this too in next month’s edition. The last game before the holiday was a rescheduled fixture Other than that full pre-season training is against Eastern District. Prior to the game, Eastern District now underway across the Soccer Section sat 11th in the table and deservedly found themselves as we all look to be ready for the challenges 1-0 up after 69 minutes. Eastern, a good footballing ahead in the coming season. We also have team, managed to keep Lucky Mile at bay and it looked our annual Interport Match against the as though they were leaving with all 3 points. However, Royal Bangkok Sports Club taking place with 10 minutes remaining, goals from Josh Fitzgerald at the HKFC on Friday 2nd August. and Mark Vrijmoed in the 82nd and 87th respectively, The kick-off is likely to be 7pm, but please turned the game on its head and secured a smash-and-grab double-check the Soccer Section website win for the Mile. This ensured that the team ended the first nearer the time. www.hkfcsoccer.hk half of the season on a high. Please do try and come along and support After the turn of the year, Lucky Mile re-signed Shinn the team as they look to defend their title Kawasaki from the HKFC first team and newcomer in what is always a keenly fought match. Roshan Mathani, both to bolster the team’s defence. The There are also discussions underway for an first match of 2013 was another rescheduled fixture, this Interport Match down in Singapore at the time against Fu Moon, played on Happy Valley #6. Lucky end of August, with the possibility of both Mile started in blistering form, taking the lead within 2 a main and masters match taking place. minutes thanks to a Jeremy Gill volley that crashed in off Further details should be making its way to the crossbar. However, the team could not build on their you via your respective team reps! fine start and were eventually pegged back when Fu Moon scored in the 51st minute. The match ended 1-1; the draw With regards to all fixtures for the was not the start to the second half of the season we had forthcoming season, these should be posted been looking for. on the “Fixtures and Training Schedule” page of our website by the time you read Rather oddly the next fixture on Match Day 14 was the this, so be sure to check it out! return game against the previous weekend’s opposition, on this occasion played at HKFC. Thankfully, the team made As ever, if anyone is keen to get involved amends with a 1-0 win. Michael Hampshire’s solitary with writing match reports, etc. either for penalty, just after the hour mark, was enough to seal the the magazine or to help with content on win. our website, please get in touch! Match Day 15 opponents were fellow title contenders Cheers Wong Tai Sin. The match was unfortunately scheduled to Scott be played on Tai Hang Tung #2. A venue described by Coach Richard Ewart, “as a cabbage patch”. Playing

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on a difficult surface, the Temple District team “reaped” all Paul Brown between the sticks. Who immediately had an of the points with a 3-0 victory. Two set piece goals within 20 impact, saving two penalties in the 7-1 demolition of Fukien minutes and another on the hour mark presented Wong Tai at HKFC. Niall Cox, Michael Hampshire (2), Mark Sin with a comfortable win. However, even though the team Grainger and Matthew Paterson all notched in the were experiencing a stuttering start to the second half of the first half to make the 5-1 score line at the break. Matthew campaign, they remained in 3rd place of the division table. completed his hat-trick with two second half goals, one an incredible strike and goal of season contender, from thirty Match Day 16 followed a two week break for Chinese yards. New Year. It was a long time to wait, following on from the deflating defeat to Wong Tai Sin. However, the team The momentum was carried into our fixture on Match duly dispatched their next opponents, Kwok Keung. In Day 20, comfortably brushing Telecom aside with a 3-0 a confidence boosting 0-3, away win at Ma On Shan victory. Mark Vrijmoed bagged a brace with a Michael Recreation Ground. All 3 goals came in the second half, after Hampshire goal sandwiched in between. a nervy first half showing, Michael Hampshire grabbed a The next game up was a then, top four clash, as New Fair brace either side of Matthew Paterson’s effort. Kuitan visited the HKFC on Match Day 21. Things however Match Day 17 against Kwai Tsing was abandoned, as referees didn’t go to plan, with the team trailing 2-0 at the interval. failed to turn up. Niall Cox drew a goal back just after the hour, Lucky Mile continued to push for an equaliser; however, despite playing It was Match Day 18 where Lucky Mile completed a the better football they unfortunately couldn’t find the significant double over Tsuen Wan, away at Tsing Yi NE Park. decisive breakthrough. Somewhat fortunately, the other teams Goals from Jeremy Gill and Sebastian Page either side of contesting the promotion places also faltered on the same the break comfortably saw off the opposition and as things weekend. Therefore, the team thankfully didn’t lose ground eventually turned out, so too their season. Considered once on the other promotion contenders. a title contender they then proceeded to slide into obscurity, following this demoralising defeat at the hands of the Mile. Next up the Mile returned to the “cabbage patch” that is Tai Hang Tung #2, this time to face Kowloon City. Better Match Day 19 heralded the return of goalkeeper Lee equipped to deal with conditions, the team “mowed down”

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Pos Team Game Win Draw Loss Goal Goal Goal Pts Gain Loss Diff Phuket Kids 1 Wong Tai Sin 26 18 5 3 59 25 34 59 2 Lucky Mile 26 18 3 5 66 29 37 57 Tour to 3 Kwun Tong 26 16 6 4 48 25 23 54 Hong Kong 4 Kwai Tsing 26 13 6 7 53 34 19 45 5 New Fair Kuitan 26 12 6 8 40 25 15 42 6 Fire Services 26 9 9 8 38 33 5 36 fter months of planning and 7 Tsuen Wan 26 9 8 9 21 23 -2 35 fund raising, 15 boys and 8 Fu Moon 26 8 8 10 29 37 -8 32 the warden/football coach 9 Eastern District 26 8 7 11 38 36 2 31 from the Phuket children’s Afootball home established by Henrik 10 KCDRSC 26 8 3 15 24 47 -23 27 Lorenz, finally made it to Hong Kong, 11 Kowloon City 26 5 7 14 28 50 -22 22 courtesy of the Soccer Section. 12 Kwok Keung 26 5 6 15 25 58 -33 21 They arrived at Chek Lap Kok in the 13 Telecom 26 5 6 15 20 50 -30 21 early hours of Friday 27th April and 14 Fukien 26 4 8 14 28 45 -17 20 were whisked away to get some sleep, the opposition, to come away with an competitive, whilst retaining an ahead of a busy schedule. At lunchtime emphatic 4-0 win. Goals from Michael outside chance of the 3rd Division on Saturday, they played the HKFC Hampshire (2), Eddie Chambers title. The team duly obliged with a U16s and beat them comfortably 6-1. and Sebastian Page secured the win. series of three wins, which included After a sumptuous lunch they took their Chambers, scoring an outrageous a 4-1 victory against Eastern District, seats at the Forsgate stand to watch the looping volley, from the opposition’s goals from Sebastian Page, Asian 5 Nations match between Hong corner clearance. Matthew Paterson, Niall Cox and Kong and Japan. For many of them Macro Jorge. this was their first, and judging by their Three points against Kwun Tong on comments, their last experience of Match Day 23 would have lifted us This was followed by a hard fought international rugby. There was some above our opponents into 2nd place. 3-2 win against Kwai Tsing who in truly bemused expressions on faces as On the day we came up against the assessment of Coach Richard the game started and the boys found it an equally organised team and Ewart, “are the most technically gifted slightly strange too. found ourselves trailing in comical team in the division.” With goals from circumstances after 50 minutes. Our Niall Cox, Michael Hampshire Saturday evening was their first resolve not to be beaten was evident and Matthew Paterson keeping title meeting with the families who were when Donny Tse “nodded in” at hopes alive. Before finally, finishing to accommodate them during their the back post, deep into second half off the season with a 4-1 victory over stay. My thanks go to the Hunters, injury time. In the final outcome, it KCDRSC, courtesy of goals from Hendersons, Larssens, Healys, was a satisfactory result, even though talismanic veteran Mark Grainger, Scherers and Herberts who very we remained in 3rd place. Wong Tai Matthew Paterson, further generously took the boys in for the Sin’s victory in the game that followed, complemented by two own goals, weekend and gave their time to meant that any chance of securing the although Paterson would contest the transport them in accordance with title in the four remaining games, now source of the first, direct from his in the very precise timetable set by our remained only as a remote possibility. swinging corner. organizer. The following week produced a The final round of results, The boys were brought back to the convincing 3-0 victory against Fire unfortunately on this occasion, didn’t Club early on Sunday afternoon for Services on Match Day 24. Michael turn out in Lucky Mile’s favour. their match against Kitchee U16s, Hampshire fittingly scored a hat- Needing leaders Wong Tai Sin to lose, which they won 1-0. It was a tough, trick that finally clinched promotion for Lucky Mile to secure the title. They physical encounter which the boys and with it the season’s objective. To to their credit held nerve and the stood up to very well. The winning achieve these, three games out was an HKFC second team had to be satisfied goal will remain in my memory for a incredible performance by the group, with a 2nd place finish in the division long time, a long ball into the box was which exceeded all of our expectations. table. An exciting and extremely headed with ferocious power into the Lucky Mile was heading back to the satisfying end to the season. The group corner of the net by one of the smallest HKFA 2nd Division. could now reflect with some boys on the pitch and scenes of satisfaction, on what they had achieved delirium followed. They were so happy, Maximum points from the last three over the previous twenty-six games. especially at the final whistle. fixtures, would keep Lucky Mile

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We entertained them with delicious BBQ on the Christmas and New Year period. As you can imagine Sportsman’s bar patio after the game and then it was numbers were light on the ground with many people off back to their home stays. travelling at this time. Monday brought a trip to Ocean Park for which I Most league games were played on Saturday evenings would like to thank the management of the Park. They this season, which saw the ladies travelling to all corners gave us 18 free tickets for the day and included a tour of Hong Kong. of the new aquarium. If you ever want to be impressed At the end of the regular league HKFC Ladies by an organization’s customer facing approach to unfortunately found themselves at the bottom of the looking after its clients, look no further than Ocean table, though not through any lack of commitment or Park. They were delighted to offer the free tickets, passion. The team was somewhat hampered by the they made us feel incredibly welcome and the general absence of a coach for much of the season despite standard of everything in the park is fantastic. The only fantastic efforts by the captain Andrea Fraser who led downside was that the kids insisted that I went on all of the team for the year. the rides with them. For anyone who has been on the Hair Raiser and, particularly the Flash you will know In March the league split into a cup and plate what I mean, they are terrifying. competition. Before beginning the plate rounds we secured a few new players, which bolstered numbers. In Just about intact, we returned to the Club late early April we were also very happy to welcome a new afternoon for a couple of hours of ten-pin bowling for experienced coach, William Murray. which I had enlisted the help of the Club record holder, Anto Grabo (is there anything that he is not good at). We are happy to report that the tables began to turn With a little tuition, the boys improved dramatically in our favour with a positive end to during the session. the season, finishing 3rd in the plate competition. An early meet on Tuesday morning signalled the end of the adventure. The boys and coach, Hannu, headed Moving forward into next season we We are back to the airport for the trip back to Phuket. This believe we have the structures in place happy to report wasn’t the end of the contact; the Club U15s, U14s and to continue to build on women’s soccer U13s toured Phuket in early June and played matches at the Club. that the tables at the children’s home, and the Dynamics will make Pre-season training will begin in began to turn in their annual pilgrimage to Phuket in November to visit September and we throw a big shout our favour with the home. out to any ladies interested to dust off a positive end In closing, I would like to thank Tony Hamilton and their boots and come down for a run Morgan Stanley, Fitzy, for the fund raising that made around. For further information to the season, this possible, my cohorts in planning, Perry Tunesi and contact Genevieve Burke at finishing 3rd Andy Hunter and the Club for supporting the event [email protected]. over what was a busy weekend but one which the kids in the plate will remember for a long time. competition. Mick Lonergan

HKFC Ladies Soccer 2012/13 This football season has been a transitioning year for the ladies team. It saw, for the first time, the team entering into the Hong Kong Football Association League. With this came many new challenges and a very high level of football being played. The season began with a cup tournament, which was a knockout competition. The ladies were knocked out in the quarterfinals. The start of the league began in late December, which posed some issues with it beginning over the

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Junior Soccer

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Junior Soccer in frantic finish to the season

The last two weeks of May and first two of June saw the HKFC Junior Soccer season finish in a flurry of frantic activity. As well as all the season-ending league action for the Junior Soccer and Youth Development Pathway squads, there were four consecutive weeks of Junior Soccer action. Here are the headlines…

and what a final it turned out to be. 768 players and 20 hours of action! Two goals from the ever impressive HKFC Citibank Junior Soccer Sevens Nathan Sweeney looked to have English Premier sewn it up but then HKFA pulled The weekend of 18th/19th May saw Junior Soccer one back to make it more than League referee Phil host the HKFC Citibank Junior Soccer Sevens. interesting. However, our boys hung Dowd described as Four tournaments in the P5 (U10), P6 (U11), Y7 on for a 2-1 victory and the Cup ‘high quality youth (U12) and Y8 (U13) age groups, staged over two trophy for the second year running. half-pitches on the HKFC Main Pitch, saw 16 clubs football played at a from across Hong Kong field 768 players from 8am Other highlights of the Junior to 6pm over both days. The level and quality of Sevens included the U8 and U9 very fast pace’ junior football was probably some of the best ever tournaments on the Astro Pitch seen at HKFC with clubs such as Kitchee, HK on the Friday afternoon, the all- Football Academy, HK Dragons, Chelsea Soccer girls U14 Exhibition match on Schools, Asia Pacific Soccer Schools, Brasil Top Saturday which saw the newly-formed HKFC U14 Girls perform Skills and Tai Tam Tigers, and of course, HKFC extremely well to only lose by the one goal to their HKFA as hosts, raising their game for what has become opponents, and of course, the HKFC Crusaders exhibition one of the premier events in the HK Junior Soccer match for special needs players, where the blues beat the reds for calendar. For the first season we saw ‘international’ the first time 2-1 (even though apparently Sean Browne scored representation, with Shenzhen United travelling a hat-trick for the blues!). Once again a real crowd-pleaser! from over the border, and a significant showing from girls football with HKFA and HKFC End of Season and Player Awards both fielding all-girls sides. A great weekend of competitive Junior Soccer all-round. The very next Saturday 1st June was the final day of coaching for the season, even though there were still league and cup matches …and the finals on the big stage to play in some age groups, and after some friendly internal tourneys, the players received their end of season awards. Well with HKFC Y7s retaining the Cup done to all our award winners – sorry too many to mention here! As in the previous two years the Plate and Cup All in all it was another great season for HKFC Junior Soccer finalists of the Junior Soccer Sevens had the honour with some age groups involved in three leagues since September of playing their finals on the big stage the weekend plus the U14, U16 and U18 Youth Development Pathway after at the HKFC Citibank International Soccer representative squads competing in the HKFA Henderson Sevens in front of a packed HKFC stadium. Leagues. Limited space here allows special mention of only The players did not disappoint with some top two groups: The U14s YDP squad qualified easily for the Elite performances that visiting English Premier League phase two of the Henderson League and were in contention referee Phil Dowd described as “high quality youth for top place until the final matches, eventually finishing very football played at a very fast pace”. HKFC was, once impressively as runners-up. The same squad also went out in again, represented in the Cup finals by our Y7 (U12) the Cup semis, finishing third in that competition, and almost group playing our old foes HK Football Academy the same group of players competed in a play-off for top spot

26 Jul/Aug 2013 Junior Soccer Season Just some of the memories...

HKFC U12 Nathan Sweeney striking the winning English Premiership ref Phil Dowd referees goal in the U12 HKFC Citibank Junior Soccer the U12 Cup Final at the HKFC Citibank Junior HKFC Crusaders celebrate another goal at the Sevens Cup Final Soccer Sevens Operation Santa Claus match in December

The HKFC U14 Youth squad with Henderson League trophies The Cup winning HKFC U12 tourists to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

The U14/15/16 touring squads to Phuket, Thailand

Recognise the kit? ISF children in Cambodia in previously donated HKFC kit – definitely a feel-good factor

HKFC Junior Soccer Chairman, Chris Plowman donating the World Some younger P3 HKFC Junior Soccer players Sport Group sponsored kit to the children of the Indochina Starfish ‘eating’ their Operation Santa Claus medals Foundation in Cambodia

Cambodian kids with their new ‘YETI’ flip flops donated via HKFC Junior Soccer

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 27 JUNIOR SOCCER in the HK Junior League, losing out supported by ISF. Tourists also visited their national squad: Felix narrowly to HK Dragons to take yet the recipients at the ISF schools and, for Kwok, Robert Wong and another runners-up spot. The Y7s the first time, went to the communities Eric Whilborn. (U12s) went one better, eventually where these kids actually live. Let’s just On a personal note, I have, by deciding to share the HK Junior say it was a reality check, not only for the time of publication, ‘retired’ as League with HK Dragons after a our young players, but also for all those Chairman of HKFC Junior Soccer drawn play-off match, the second who came on tour. On the football side after three wonderful years and Y7 team claimed second spot in the of things all four HKFC teams ended would just like to thank all those who HK Junior League Div 2, and as up in a final, with the HKFC U10s have supported me in the further reported above, the age group added playing each other in the Plate final, the development of the programme. We to their trophy haul with another U12 seconds winning the Bowl and the have a lot to be proud of: Junior Sevens Cup, as well as one U12 first team claiming the Cup in a more on tour – see below. In simple nail-biting final against our ISF hosts, • the progression of the Youth terms the HKFC Y7 (U12) squad winning by a single goal and after a last- Development Pathway and the won something in every competitive minute penalty miss by the opposition. representative youth squads tournament or league they entered! • the inclusion of Junior Soccer in the …and a history-making annual international Soccer Sevens, Tours to Phuket and overseas tour for the thanks to Tony Bratsanos and his Phnom Penh… HKFC Crusaders committee • closer ties with the seniors as an No footy club worth its salt ends its Joining the tour to Cambodia were integral part of the Soccer Section, season without an overseas tour and nine players plus coaches and support which has seen senior players HKFC Junior Soccer is no exception. from HKFC Junior Soccer’s Crusaders coming down to coach our younger This year, on the weekend of 8th/9th programme for special needs players. players, thanks to Section Chairman June, not one, but two tours took place The group joined up with the other Neil Jensen and his committee for with a total of 140 tourists heading off tourists on the Saturday and fully their support from Sports Road to venture overseas. participated in the now infamous ‘bug- eating’ antics at the official Tour Dinner, • the incredible growth and success of The U13s/14s/15s took two squads to then spent two and a half hours in very HKFC Crusaders within Junior Soccer Phuket, Thailand under Tour Director hot conditions, training with and playing for which Nigel Merritt and Kevin Kevin Herbert, playing two tour against local Cambodian special needs Browne should be justifiably proud matches each against the British School players from ISF on the Sunday morning. and the Youth Football Home - the • the support of our sponsors World As a testament to the success of their orphanage set up by HKFC legend Sport Group and The Executive first-ever overseas tour, and probably Henrik Lorenz and still supported by Centre the first ever of its kind in Hong Kong, HKFC Dynamics. Reported afterwards the hosts ISF told us that HKFC Junior • support we have been able to as “the best tour yet” at this age Soccer was definitely welcome to come provide to our charity partner, ISF in group, the touring squads came away back and tour next season as long as we Cambodia and our overseas tours with three wins out of four and some bring the Crusaders with us! Well done to fantastic memories including football Finally I would like to thank all the Nigel Merritt, son Louis, and Kevin golf and go-karting. volunteer Head Coaches and others Browne for making this possible. Great who have served on the Junior Soccer The younger age groups with players stuff and something everyone in the Committee, especially Elspeth Penny from the P3 (U8), P4 (U9), P5 (U10), Soccer Section and the Club should be who is also ‘hanging up her boots’ as P6 (U11) and Y7 (U12) groups, headed proud of. Programme AdMini’strator and very off for the second year to Phnom Penh, And so to the end of another season of much an unsung heroine. Good luck to Cambodia, to play in a tournament HKFC Junior Soccer. There is simply Nam Nguyen who takes over from me hosted by the Junior Soccer’s official not enough space to cover all of the and I know he will get support to take charity partner, Indochina Starfish activities that went on throughout the the HKFC Junior Soccer Programme to Foundation. Once again, this was much season and the achievements of the the next level. more than just a footy tour with parents, committee, the volunteer coaches, the siblings and players taking down 15 Have a great summer! coaching teams of our youth squads large bags of kit, donated by sponsors and, of course, the players themselves, Chris Plowman World Sport Group, flip flops donated not least the three local Hong Kong Chairman, HKFC Junior Soccer by YETI, and boots donated by players, players who were selected to play in to give to the underprivileged children

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UNDER 10 GIRLS JUNIOR SOCCER TRIALS Saturday 14th September 2013 at 9:45am

This upcoming season, the Under 10 girls team will be participating in the Hong Kong Junior Football League (HKJFL) and plan to build on the success they had last year. The Junior soccer programme provides the girls with a great opportunity to train and learn soccer skills in a fun environment each Saturday. This season they will play as a team in regular league matches. We would like to invite girls under the age of 10 (born 2004 or later) to join us, sign up and come for a trial on Saturday 14th September at 9:45am.

Please contact Jody Strong at [email protected]

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 29 Squash News

PROFESSIONAL SQUASH ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL 25’S

After five days of intense set off with his trademark expulsion of air from competition, a capacity crowd the lungs, and not only reach it but return a strong gathered expectantly at the attacking shot in reply. Again Walker managed to HKFC’s show court for the retain his form with fewer unforced errors, and ran final between Alistair Walker (BOT) out 11-6 up in the second. and Laurens Jan Anjema (NRL). Keen fans of the ABOVE: If anything Anjema started hitting even more event included Heather Deayton, the Vice-President Keen squash dangerous attacking shots in the third game, and at fans include of the World Squash Federation, and HRH Prince times had Walker launching himself from corner HRH Prince Tunku Imran of Malaysia gathered in anticipation. Tunku Imran of to corner of the court to dig out one apparent Malaysia, with A warm welcome was given to the arrival of the dead kill after another. Inevitably frustration set Vice President World Squash tall athletic Anjema, and Walker who as ever was in with Anjema tinning the ball in search of a shot Federation bedecked with his trademark headphones and that would not come back. Although always under member Heather dreadlocks. pressure, Walker kept a stranglehold on the match Deayton. and concluded the match with an 11-7 finish in the With only three PSA world ranking points between third game. them (Anjema at 17 and Walker at 14), it was always going to be more of a mental battle than one of As Walker said after the game, the 3-0 score line was technique. Anjema benefited early on from a series very flattering as at any time Anjema could have got of uncharacteristic errors from Walker, but both back into the game and turned it around very easily. soon settled down into a solid rhythm hitting deep To try to avoid that risk he invested huge energy into and waiting for openings. These were quite rare, apparently “lost-cause” rallies to try to nip in the bud but when they came, both players showed supreme any possible come back. As he put it, “once you are execution in hammering high forehand volleys ahead, every rally you turn about is another nail in into the opposite front nick to the delight of the the coffin”. crowd. With so little separating the players in ability, Both players were acknowledged by a standing unforced errors were bound to be costly, and in the ovation as they left the court by a crowd very happy middle of the first game Anjema made several and to have been entertained by a great display of world- Walker seized the opportunity to pull level, and then class squash. close it out 11-8. In his victory speech Walker acknowledged the The second game followed a similar pattern with support of the event sponsors the Hong Kong solid depth squash interspersed with sudden attacks Football Club, James Niehorster and the efforts of but seemingly no matter how tight and fast Anjema the HKFC Squash Section which after 8 visits to hit his drops and attacking boasts, Walker would Hong Kong has adopted him as one of their own. 30 Jul/Aug 2013 SQUASH

HKFC - 2013 HKFC CLUB ARCADIA INTERNATIONAL SQUASH 3S

Categories Team Team members COMING UP... Mens Cup Winner Team 2020 Leo Au, Michael Ferreira, Ivan Fung, Vincent Yu (C) Mens Cup Runner-up WorldMasters 2014 Henrik Mustonen, Vincent SUMMER LEAGUES Cheung, Lincoln Chan, will finish on 24th August Malcolm Kerr Mens Plate Winner SCC Mens 1 Bryan Koh, Nigel Koh, Cheong MAIN WINTER LEAGUES Kah Wah begin Wednesday 2nd October Mens Plate Runner-up The 3 Stooges Andrew Ward, Eric Ho, Peter Tsang, Elliot Froidevaux (C) START OF SEASON PARTY Ladies Cup Winner Perrier KCC Ladies Tong Tsz Wing Eunice, Lee Ka Saturday 14th September Yi ,Siu Ka Man, Elise Ng Let’s make this a big one, with other halves and friends invited Ladies Cup Runner-up SCC Ladies Team 1 Mao Shi Hui, Joannah Yue (C), Mao Shi Yuan Ladies Plate Winner SCC Ladies Team 2 Sherilyn Yang, Katherine HONG KONG JUNIOR O’Donnell, Andrea Nicholas, SQUASH OPEN Emma Duncombe (August) Ladies Plate Runner-up HKFC Ladies Kimberly Chew, Rachel Sutcliffe, Julie Savoie, NEW SQUASH SECTION Elizabeth Pompea COMMITTEE Masters Cup Winner Singapore HOTBODS Jazreel Tan, Shuan See, Chris A committee was voted in and will be Pong (C), Robino Ho announced in the next magazine, stay Masters Cup Runner-up SCC Masters 1 Craig Doel, Terry Scott tuned... (C), Sarat Chandran, Nick Cochrane Masters Plate Winner The Moldies Marc Meldrum, Hugh Dyus, Fayyaz Mohammed, B rian MacDougall (C) Masters Plate Runner-up Grumpy Old Men Ken Lindeque, Bjorn Fjelddahl, Dallas Reid, Lee Robinson

Player of the Tournament Winner: Zainal Abidin (SICC Mens 2); Runner-up: Daryl Arnold (SCC Mens 2)

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HKFC - 2013 SQUASH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Competition Score Runner-up Winner Mens Cup 3 - 1 3-1 Chad Sunde Dick Lau Mens Plate 0 - 3 0-3 Manoj Nihalani Ken Lindeque Mens Bowl 3 - 0 3-0 Lawrence Lee Dallas Reid Ladies Cup 3 - 1 3-1 Shina Leung Carmen Lee Ladies Plate 3 - 1 3-1 Suzanne Sadler Iris Sung Ladies Bowl 3 - 1 3-1 Carrie Poon Lita Lee Mens Master Cup 3 - 2 3-2 Keith Frith Malcolm Kerr Mens Master Plate 1 - 3 1-3 Ajay Hazari Lawrence Lee Mens Super Master Cup 3 - 0 3-0 David Murray Ajay Hazari Mens Super Master Plate 1 - 3 1-3 James Barrington Hugh Dyus Ladies Masters Cup 3 - 0 3-0 Rachel Sutcliffe Pat Choong

Men’s player of the year Eric Ho Ladies Player of the Year : Suzanne Saddler Team of the Year : Ladies 3A & Masters 2 Men’s Convenor of the Year Dinesh Sadarangani Ladies’ Convenor of the Year Chin Macnamara

END OF SEASON BOLLYWOOD PARTY

Another blistering squash season came to an end But the highlight of the evening were the Bollywood with a glittering collection of “Bollywood” colour troupe of Dancers. They jumped and gyrated their and glamour at this year’s end of season party. way through a huge selection of energetic music that eventually had everyone on the floor. Luckily the mist Ladies in their sparkling sari’s lined up for their machine was so strong that not everyone could see hands, arms and shoulders to be painted in the how daft we looked. traditional Henna dye paintings (temporary tattoos), while turbaned gentlemen (well some of them looked A great night and some excellent efforts on the like shower caps actually) wandered around bumping costumes. into things as they were all wearing dark sunglasses. Some native North American Indians arrived with headdresses – either they gate crashed or they do not known how to use Wikipedia!

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HKFC - 2013 SQUASH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

End of Season Bollywood Party

END OF SEASON BOLLYWOOD PARTY

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 33 Hockey News

Season’s Reflections FROM THE NEW LADIES’ CAPTAIN t has been another excellent year for place in a tough premiership, as well as reaching the Holland Cup the ladies. We haven’t dominated semi finals. as we have in past seasons, but we The C’s went from strength to strength finishing 2nd behind a have seen advances made in all areas, powerhouse Dutch team and were also selected to play in the newly Iwhich has led to trophies being distributed formed Holland Cup. throughout all teams. The D’s had a shaky start, but fought back to finish a respectable 7th The A team suffered a couple of in the 1st division and made it through to the Knockout Cup semi early draws, and found themselves up finals. against a new force in the Valley team, narrowly missing out on the league The E’s (Dino’s) continued to show their unrivalled hockey and Holland Cup. However, they still experience with almost a full team each week and finished with showed dominance in the 7 and 9 a-side a 3rd place in the 2nd division – as well as progressing to the tournaments. I have no doubt they will Knockout Cup Plate semi finals. A great way to celebrate their 25th focus and come back next season stronger anniversary! than ever. Seven members of our A team The F’s finally gave up their ‘bridesmaid’ title to claim the 3rd were selected for the Hong Kong national division with a perfect season (Played 14, Won 14) – the only team in squad and played in the 3rd AHF cup Hong Kong (both men and women) to win every game this season. in Singapore in December where they An amazing result! finished 2nd, qualifying for the Asia Cup. The G’s capitalized on the injection of a dedicated A team player The B team had a fight on their hands as a coach and finished 3rd in the 4th division and won the Saucer throughout the season but showed a great Cup, defeating HKU B 2-0 in the final. attitude and camaraderie resulting in 5th International honours weren’t only seen from the A team, 13 juniors HKHA AGM AWARDS represented Hong Kong as well as 10 ladies playing for the HK Vets team. For the 2nd year in a row, six of our teams attained top three A season of hard toil from the HKFC Ladies Hockey section resulted in a number of well-deserved finishing spots in their respective leagues. Dedicated coaching across awards at the Hockey Association AGM in June. all teams has really shown an improvement in commitment and Congratulations to Polly Studholme-Wilson for performance which can be seen by the results and achievements winning the Most Improved Goalie award, plus the from the ladies section. A team, C team, F team and G team for their prize hauls! Annual section awards were as follows:

The Amanda Lowe Trophy for Top Goal Terri O’Kelley (F Team) Scorer Alison Cabrelli Most Improved Player Margaret Pulvermann Adi Glancy Junior Player of the Year Veronica Morlotti Tom Holmes C Team Commitment Ida Wong Goalkeeper Award Claire Archer

Dates will be coming out shortly for next season’s trials so please keep playing summer hockey and working on fitness whilst enjoying your break! Let’s get ready for a great 2013/4 season and change some of those 2nd places to league titles! Claire Archer, Ladies Captain

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Ladies’ Teams End of Season Reports

LADIES B TEAM This season the ‘B’ team has stood for ‘B’abies – yes - there were several on-pitch strops that led to a few yellow cards, but we were also the only team in the premier league with a full cheerleading squad of under-5s on the sidelines eachweek! 2012-13 saw the return of Super-Mums Mel Miers and Jo Caldwell, as well several new faces scattered amongst the stalwarts. Ignoring the (boring) statistics of the 2012-13 season (league points, goals for, goals against, some more goals The confidence of beating the Dutch flowed on to the team against, yellow cards), the HKFC B team have had their winning every other game of the season bar a 2-2 draw with most successful year to date. Despite being underdogs for Elite A. As a result of an early season loss and a few draws we most matches, the squad consistently pulled together as were fighting for 2nd place with Valley B. a team to put up a strong fight week after week, showing real team spirit right from the first whistle. The fight for 2nd and 3rd place came right down to the wire with our final match of the season against Valley B. The girls The season ended on a high, with a place in the semi- again showed 100% commitment and we won 3-1 to secure final of the Holland Cup. Despite a valiant performance 2nd place in the league. This was a great effort and a good and a fantastic penalty flick from Dawn Strachan, we reflection of the season. were knocked out of the cup by the A team. Holland Cup – our first game of the Cup was a very tough task against the HKFC A team. We lost 4-0, but certainly went down fighting and showed great potential for a bigger and brighter season next year. At the end of the season we had a total of 9 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws. Thanks for a great season on and off the field ladies – bring on the 2013-2014 season!

LADIES D TEAM

The D-REAM team. Roller coaster might be too strong a word to describe the HKFC ladies D team’s 2012/13 season but it certainly was a season of highs and lows. Regardless of the inconsistencies, Everyone playing for the Bs has enjoyed every second of we all had a great time - a fabulous bunch of girls and a this season and the team spirit has been fantastic. tremendously dedicated coach. Bring on next season (and the return of four more Super-Mums!). LADIES C TEAM The Ladies Cs season got off to a shaky start with a few draws and low scoring wins before Christmas. This gave eventual Premier One winners the Dutch an almighty lead heading into the second half of the season. A lead we unfortunately could not catch. The second half of the season saw a vast improvement starting with a 4-0 victory over the Dutch. We out-scored them, out-ran them and generally ruffled a few feathers.

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With so many new players to the D team this season, we took some time to find our groove but managed to battle into 7th place in the first division and reach the semi-finals of the cup competition. Battle is certainly the operative word as we suffered some impressive war wounds on the way: three broken fingers (two requiring surgery), a torn hamstring, a strained neck, a strained back, a torn meniscus, a twisted ankle, dozens of stitches and bruises galore (most of which were sustained ON the pitch). However, no matter how many knocks the opposition gave us, we never gave up and I was proud to captain such a determined team. Numbers at training and availability for games were high throughout the season and indicative of the D team dedication. An ENORMOUS mention has to go to our never-failing, team members made the party including the first Dino always committed coach Gabriel Tsoi. It can’t be easy captain Averil Waters and the General aka Leslie Glancy. managing a squad of 26 women but Gabe’s consistent 2 of the original team Mary Coghill and Heather Probert leadership and focus on improving our skills and game play remain with it, Mary on the pitch and Heather as team was the foundation that kept us steadfast to the last match. manager. Gabe, the D team salute you! Over the weekend 24 to 26 May 16 Dinos from HK and one I’d also like to note our wonderful Vice Captain, Aisling (Minnie Kerrison) from Chiang Mai congregated in Bangkok Dwyer who took me and the team to a new level of for their annual tour - no hockey was played but plenty of organisational capabilities. She is a down right super friend other games were! to boot - lucky me! See you on the pitch for the start of the 2013/2014 And of course - thanks to all the team. Whatever the score season...... pip pip ! card, it really has been a sparkling year playing alongside some wonderful people with true grit and spirit. With LADIES F TEAM laughs aplenty and solid friendships forged, I wouldn’t change a thing. After two seasons of coming second by the narrowest of THE DINOs margins we’d got rid of all the top opposition into the league above us and were finally crowned league champions of The Dinos, aka HKFC Ladies E team, finished in third place division 3! in the Second Division at the end of the 2012/2013 season, However, we were not without serious opposition, Valley 13 points behind the Division’s winners: HK Cricket Club was matching us point for point and goal for goal all the way A. The Dinos won 6 games, drew 2 and lost 5, scored 24 through the season but we showed that our special brand goals and conceded the same number, even stevens! of Foxes team spirit and determination was particularly In the Knockout Cup the Dinos were knocked out by Valley powerful, even when losing two of our top goal-scorers B and got to the semi-finals of the Plate where they lost to halfway through the season! Elite A. This fantastic result is definitely a culmination of the last Despite having a squad of 25 players to choose from, three season’s efforts, a consistent, dedicated team, fantastic Captain Di May had difficulty on occasion fielding a team captains before me and a committed coach (thank you Claire of 11. Grateful thanks to the ladies F and G teams who and all of our coaches). We also like to think we won the helped fill the gaps. Two new players joined the Dinos this league in style by being the only team in the whole of the season: Florence Chu aka Flo Jo and Mafalda Oliveira. With HKHA (both men and women) to win every single game. Flo scoring regularly and Mafalda defending with style they have been most welcome additions - they appear to enjoy LADIES G TEAM playing with the Dinos too! After a break away Sam Howard rejoined the Dinos and, once again, when not galloping The G’s have had a season to remember. Even from the down the left wing was scoring goals. very beginning we were delighted to find out that, after a few seasons of having no dedicated coach, we had none other A turn up for the season was that Dinos started training, not than Helen Philp from the A’s coming in to help us. It made all of them (don’t be ridiculous!) but on one occasion 7 of a huge difference immediately – not only did we find out them were spotted training with the ladies G team. which way shin pads should be worn, but also our technical Off the pitch, the Dinos celebrated 25 years as a Club team skills and pitch positioning improved steadily as the season over the weekend of 1 to 3 March. 5 of the original 1987/88 progressed.

36 Jul/Aug 2013 Lawn Bowls News

The training was reflected in the results. A stream of wins and draws saw us make a guaranteed top 3 finish with 3 matches still to play. Versatility proved an important winning factor for us – reflected in the facts - 9 different MVP’s and 10 different goal scorers across 14 matches. A team highlight has to be Olympic Star Crista Cullen helping coach the G’s through a tough match (we were down 2-1 at half time but came through for a 4-2 win - phew!). Many thanks to Helen Chairman’s Report for all her hard work (and promptness!) – we are no doubt a better team for it, the training was always fun and we are all Although the first half of the Premier League is keen to make it a Top 1 finish next season. virtually over with the second half resuming on 31st August, for those bowlers who will be staying in Hong Kong there are plenty of activities for you to consider joining. Friendly games are being organized against HK Cricket Club on 3rd August up at the Gap, the Neighbourhood Friendly against CCC which we will host on 17th August and the visit of Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC) on 23rd August. Please follow the announcements for these games and put your names up on the Section Notice Board if you wish to participate..

The awful weather has delayed the final of the Ronson Au event which will now be completed on 24th August at Filipino Club, starting at 2.30pm so if you can please go along to support our team. Looking further ahead we are finalizing the details of our return trip to Bangkok to play RBSC in a formal Interport between 5th and 8th December. Johnny Tsang has organized a very good value package and We collect and deliver your car details will be announced soon but mark your diaries if FREE OF CHARGE (Subject to Distance) you are interested to join. We provide good quick repair service at reasonable prices. Wanis Sze has been able to finalize the order of our new kit which has been promised by 23rd August in time for the second half of the premier League. Our Competitive Labour Charges:- FROM Finally a gentle reminder that the Outdoor Green will be Lubrication Service $ 110.00 closed for summer maintenance from 12th July until 8th August. Tune Up Engine $ 220.00 Engine Decoke and Grind Valves $ 1,500.00 Roger Nissim Engine Overhaul $ 4,000.00 Brake System Overhaul $ 900.00 Clutch Mechanically Overhaul $ 1,000.00 Air Condition Freon Recharge $ 400.00 Alternator Overhaul $ 400.00 Starter Motor Overhaul $ 400.00

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Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 37 Netball News Photos from Kiwi Night

Karin Looram, Netball DSA Chairperson

CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE Happy Summer! I trust everyone is enjoying their break from Hong Kong, school and most importantly netball. The DSA finished off on a very high note from last season with all but one of our teams qualifying for the semi-finals. This is a massive accomplishment given that in most divisions we only have one team and the divisions are getting tougher and larger as the seasons go by. Congratulations to all teams this season. I am pleased to say that many members stepped up to join the DSA committee at the AGM. I know that with all the knowledge and experience they bring, the DSA will benefit immensely. A big thank-you to all those who have volunteered to help the DSA on the committee. Once again this season, we say goodbye to too many good friends! Unfortunately for the DSA we said goodbye to Stacey McLocklan and Amanda McPherson. As with all players, we regret not having them on court just as much as off, but particularly these two members who have contributed so much to the DSA over many seasons. Stacey was an incredibly talented player who has played netball at top level both in Hong Kong as well as New Zealand. She was also a valuable member to the DSA committee for many seasons. We are hoping that Stacey will reassume her tour co-ordinator role back in NZ so HKFC can get to some NZ tournaments. Amanda leaves us for Shanghai. When Amanda came to HKFC she was a shooter but very quickly slotted into the role of a defender, which is testament to her playing abilities. When Karen Morgans left for NZ, Amanda bravely took over the Junior Netball Programme, without whom it may have stalled. She has run the junior programme ever since and has it has truly gone from strength to strength under her management. The junior teams are constantly at the top of their divisions and the players have improved immensely with Amanda’s training. We hope to also see Amanda either on or off court in Shanghai! TRIALS 21st August: Existing members only In off season news, all the Kiwis had an amazing night at 7-10pm at the Sports Hall the ‘Kiwi Ball’ this year. It was a great event with cultural performances by the Hong Kong’s Te Hokioi Ki Whanga 26th and 28th August: New and Existing Kakara.. Check out the photos of our members enjoying members 7-10pm at the Sports Hall themselves in their Kiwiana environment. Registrations will open for trials early August - please visit our website: for more Lastly, please note the information for this www.hkfcnetball.com information or our facebook page www.facebook.com/ season’s trials hkfcnetball 38 Jul/Aug 2013 NETBALL

JUNIOR NETBALL

Supernovas Supernovas in action

he Hong Kong Football Club junior netball teams had a brilliant HKNA Junior League Spring tournament winning 3 out of 4 of their Divisions. Congratulations to all of Tthe girls who participated. HKFC Meteors played in the highest level of the U19s HKNA Junior league, the Premier Cup Division. They finished a respectable 4th after losing in the finals to AISHK Galahs 43 to 26 Rockets goals. The first quarter was strong and they were goal for goal but unfortunately the Galahs gained momentum and pulled away. Congratulations to Ella Cairns who was awarded the Most Valuable Player for the match from the Football Club team. HKFC Supernovas competed in the Development Plate Division and had a great tournament going into the Final without losing a game. The final was against Discovery College Cobras B which they won convincingly 31 to 6. It was a bit of a slow start but Comets they fought hard and pulled away to lead 8-3 in the first quarter. The girls showed real talent throughout the game and demonstrated how they have come and dominated from the start. together as a team. Supernovas had to play without One of their early matches, subs which required courage from everyone especially they won 88 to 0 which meant those who were injured. Congratulations to Alexia we ran out of numbers on the Rutwowski who was awarded the Most Valuable score sheet! They maintained Player in the final. their form throughout the tournament and faced HKFC Rockets played in the Intermediate Division AISHK Koalas in the Final. and also had a great tournament going into the They won convincingly 29 final undefeated. They did, however have one draw goals to 6. Congratulations against SPS Blockbuster who they had to face in to Esme Seaver for being the Final. Rockets played strong attacking netball awarded Most Valuable and while it was never easy, they maintained the Player for the final. lead throughout the match and won it 17 to 13. Congratulations to Gemma Kershaw for being We look forward to the awarded the Most Valuable Player. Autumn tournament which will start in September. HKFC Comets played in the Primary Cup Division

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 39 Tennis News Wolf Blass, proud to be the official sponsor of the Tennis Society

TENNIS V SQUASH GOLF CHALLENGE

here was only one way to settle the perennial question over which is the superior sport, tennis or squash: A round of golf! The squash players Twere off to a shaky start by not having enough players available, so we had to lend them a few tennis players to even up the sides. It was a straightforward format of fourball better ball match play. In other words, the individual with the best score on each hole would win that hole for their team. Unfortunately we made a tactical error by playing the competition on the Kau Sai Chau East Course, which is very pretty but not very forgiving. There were some close matches, The winning team but with the squashies bringing out their big guns in the shape of Dallas, Desmond, Matty injury! Special thanks to Kevin McNamara for pulling and Big Mac, it was a clean sweep for the it all together and to Neil for loading the squash team indoorsmen. They even won the majority of with heavyweights – we’ll get you next time! the nearest pins and longest drives to add insult

WIMBLEDON SOCIAL

ATA again organized a very successful Wimbledon tennis social event during the afternoon of 6th July. Of course it would not be a Wimbledon tennis event without a little rain! The event was well attended with over 25 members in their finest traditional tennis whites participating. It was pleasing to see a number of new faces and a number of the Hockey Section girls supporting this Tennis Society social. The afternoon saw some very entertaining doubles tennis being fought out among members. A brief and well-timed rain break allowed members to freshen up with a few glasses of Pimm’s, strawberries and cream, before completing the final matches of the afternoon. Congratulations to eventual winners, Jil lin leong, Barry McAlinden and Irving Leung, and thanks to everyone who helped and supported this society event.

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VISITING TEAM FROM ROYAL BANGKOK POLO CLUB

Sawasdee ka! On 8th June, the Tennis Society warmly welcomed our good friends from the Royal Bangkok Sports Club – Polo Club to play in a Tennis Tournament followed by a BBQ dinner. Having been overwhelmed by Thai hospitality when we visited RBSC last year, we were fully prepared for our Thai friends. The Polo Club comprised of 40 people, while the Football Club sent over 20 members to play in the tournament. It was a big event with a lot of work but things went smooth as silk. The highlight of the Tournament was an exhibition match between the VIP from the Thai delegates, Mr. Youngyoot, who was last year’s Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and his wife Ms Ubon, against our Bobby Lawson from the General Committee and his lovely wife Vivian. The match was neck-and-neck and in the end, the Lawsons just prevailed with a 5-4 victory over our visitors. About 70 people attended the BBQ in the evening which was full of fun, good conversation, laughter and a great atmosphere. We are especially grateful to our sponsor Wolf Blass for the superb food and wine. In the end, our visitors won the match by a single point -- 12.5 points to 11.5 points. Celina Leung and Helen Ormerod did a fantastic job of sorting out all of the arrangements for our visitors, including special prizes and a superb WIMBLEDON SOCIAL BBQ buffet at very short notice. We absolutely enjoyed playing host to our Thai visitors who were charming and delightful and we already have standing invitations to visit them.

TENNIS SOCIETY AGM

The AGM was held on 20th June – thanks to all those who supported. The Tennis Society would like to thank retiring Committee members, Yoke Ming Ong, Job Tang and Winston Leung for their many years of hard work and support. And we welcome new Committee members Trevor Fitzsimmons (Treasurer), Julie Savoie (Publicity), Daniel Martin and Mary Soo. Full details of the minutes and a list of Committee members is available on the website and 3/F noticeboards.

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 41 FORTHCOMING EVENTS: September 7th – US Open Social

September 28 – Oct 1 Overseas trip to Taiwan

November 2nd -- Tennis Society Ball

November 3rd – Prince Junior Challenge

November 9th – Nations Cup

SUNDAY SOCIAL TENNIS

A reminder that Sunday Social Tennis takes place every Sunday morning from 9am -12 noon. This social event is open to all Tennis Society members. Just come along with your racquet and you are set to go. Be sure to check out the Tennis Society website which is updated regularly with lots more photos from all of the recent events. www.hkfctennis.com If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the Tennis Society, please email the following address: [email protected]

42 Jul/Aug 2013 Golf News

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19th HOLE MONTHLY OUTINGS ne inter-club match and Kau Sau Chau South two outings were organized in the month of May while 6th May 2013 only one outing was possible This was the first outing supervised by Oin June. Unfortunately the Annual Club KSC South on 6th May Bruce Chan, our new Event Organiser. Championship and Dinner, for which 50 Those who played enjoyed unusually players had registered and which had been cool weather for May but had to endure scheduled for 22nd June 2013, had to what looked more like bunkers than be postponed due to the Typhoon No. 3 greens, which were undergoing some being in force and causing Kau Sai Chau kind of maintenance. Undisturbed by to be closed. The tournament is now the awkward condition of the greens, rescheduled to Sunday 18th August 2013 winner Jenny Chapman playing off a 22 and the good news is that men golfers will handicap, blasted off to a flying start and play on the breezy East Course where golf continued to grab 45 Stableford points, buggies are used, sparing them of having setting a new record!! Runners up were KSC East on 20th May to pull their golf bag trolleys in the heat. Nick Allen and Steve Lee. Nearest A proposed golf trip to Haikou at the end pins were taken by Dallas, Michael of June was cancelled due to insufficient Belbin, Owen Davis and Jenny while support. Two tournaments were held men’s longest drive was won by Gary in July, namely the President’s Team Sharma. No ladies were able to drive versus Chairman’s Team Match and the their golf ball onto the fairway thus the Summer Cup at Kau Sai Chau North and prize for longest drive was unclaimed. South courses respectively. KSC East on 2nd June Kau Sau Chau East MATCH AGAINST HK CLUB getting set for the President 20th May versus Chairman Match and This was held on 15th May 2013 at Macau For most part of the day, 13 plucky Summer Cup on 13th and 21st Golf and Country Club. A new trophy members played under pouring rain. July respectively and the Lion Lake was created for the event, which has now The results were: two tied at 38 points, golf tour on 30th -31st July. The become an annual fixture. Inspired by with Dallas beating Don J Roberts on Committee wishes everyone a lovely Dallas (turncoat) Reid, who played for the count back; Margaret Tsai came third; summer. Happy swinging in the opposition this time, Club representatives Nearest pin winners were Dallas, Don, warm weather but remember to take resolved to play their very best. Margaret, Ian Petersen and Terry plenty of fluids along the fairway. Our side comprised Captain Duncan Wright, who also took the longest drive; TENTATIVE UPCOMING Spooner, Fergus McCoig, JP Cuvelier, Longest lady hitter was Jenny Chapman. Terry Wright, Andrew Wood, Emma EVENTS Pike, Jim Suttie, Darren McEntee, 2nd June Fiaz Magdoom, Lynda Coggins, 3rd August – Kau Sai Chau (South) Angie Dickinson, Bob McKirdy, In contrast to the previous outing, 19 Jonny Brock and Chairman Ian members and guests played under the 18th August – Annual Club Championship and Dinner Petersen. All did a good job in winning scorching sun. Beatrice Lin and Terry the inaugural trophy. Members can find a Harris battled consistently, picking up 24th-25th August – valuable Stableford points to respectively GS Committee vs full report in General Committee the website. claiming the first two prizes with Ian Well done Petersen, GS Chairman sneaking in 6th September – Discovery Bay team, keep third, as he had humbly mentioned in the up the good event report posted on the website. Near 14-15 September – Lotus Hill work. pin winners were Billy Dulieu, Alan 26-29 September – Wan, Danny Beattie and Terry with Danang, Vietnam golf tour two. Men and Ladies longest drives went to Terry and Helen Chan. Margaret Tsai At the time of writing, members were

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 43 Swimming and Triathlon

CAPTAIN’S REPORT

t is with great honour that I Challenge. This is a 2.3km race from Big Wave Bay to take on the role of Captain for Sheko Back Beach and is not for the faint hearted, but Ithe Swimming and Triathlon completely within reach of a competent swimmer. Open Society. For those unfamiliar with water swimming is as much a mental challenge as it is this Society, as I was 12 months a physical one, getting comfortable and understanding ago, I would like to share a few the water and your surroundings is paramount. It is things that struck me about this exhilarating and a chance to meet the ocean head-on, so particular group of athletes: congratulations Olivia and everyone else for getting out there. • Before the sun comes up (or the cars come out) they have I would also like to congratulate Richard Hall, Blake already ridden over 100km Harding and Craig Nortje for their recent winning Sally Gentle around the island performances, keep up the good work! Captain, Swimming and Triathlon Society • They don’t hit the snooze button So if you’re also up for a new challenge, send me an email at at 6.30am on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, [email protected] and make sure you read on they hit the pool and punch out 3-4km to find out how our athletes have been doing in some of Hong Kong’s top events in the swim/bike/run calendar. • Part of this ritual includes a post-swim and well earned ‘Rock Breakfast’ ordered directly from the pool and enjoyed Oh, and one more thing that struck me, they are not only with the team dedicated to raising the bar and facing new challenges, but they are serious about celebrating with a post-race beer, • At the end of the day, if they are not at the gym, bootcamp or ten! or running the track, they are probably back in the pool… Happy swimming, biking and running! With summer here, the competition season is in full force, especially for the open water events held all around Hong Sally Kong. I would like to highlight one particular athlete this www.hkfcswimming.com month, Olivia Wong, who competed in her first solo open water swimming competition last weekend, the Sheko

SHEK O CHALLENGE: BIG WAVE BAY TO SHEK O (Swim 2.2km, run 8.5km or paddle 9km) 13th July 2013

The Swimming and Triathlon Society were out in force for this great event. Congratulations to Craig Nortje and Captain Sally Gentle for coming first and second in their respective categories. David Gething came an impressive second in the run and Robert Stephenson put in a great effort to come third in the paddle. Coach Lloyd McBean, Craig Nortje, Captain Sally Gentle, Simon Brewster and Sean Whipkey

Robert Stephenson, David Gething and Stuart Tait

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SPLASH N’ DASH AQUATHON SERIES at Repulse Bay and South Bay Name Swim Time during May to June 2013 Craig Nortje 30:34 First in category

Stuart Tait 33:25 The summer race season has started and there was good Sean Whipkey 33:43 representation from Society members, and their children, at the Splash n’ Dash races held in May and June. Simon Brewster 34:48 Richard Hall 35:34 Congratulations to Richard Hall and Laura Walsh for Hendrik Rosenthal 40:39 coming first and second in their respective categories and to Blake Harding for winning the sprint distance. Sally Gentle 38:36 Second in category Anna Olsen 46:29 Olivia Wong 53:50 Niccola Russo 58:53

HKFC Swimming and Triathlon Society Squad 2013 Richard Hall Laura Walsh Simon Brewster

Blake Harding on the left, the winner of the sprint distance Alexandra Meyer David Watts

Congratulations also to Hannah May and Beauella Purcell for fantastic performances in coming third and fourth respectively in the 8 to 9 year old category.

Tatum Sadler, Erin Shirley and Beauella Purcell

Club Magazine Jul/Aug 2013 45 Ten Pin Bowling News

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

une was a busy month for BIG as we participated in three events: the LRC J130th Anniversary Inter Club Bowling Tournament, the Bowling Clubs Challenge Cup and the Hong Kong Inter Club Tenpin Bowling 2013 Team Challenge Cup. On 2nd June, BIG’s Mark Rittmayer, Nicholas Leung and Henry Luy played Henry Luy Chairman of BIG against 5 other clubs at the LRC for the 130th Anniversary Inter Club Bowling Tournament. BIG scored a total of 962 for two games and won the LRC130th Anniversary Trophy!

On 3rd June, we joined the Bowling Clubs At LRC: (L-R) Mark Rittmayer, Henry Luy, LRC host and Challenge Cup for the 39th Hong Kong Nicolas Leung International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships at South China Sports Association. Participants were Bill Nader, Nicholas Leung and Henry Luy, with Bill scoring an average of 172 pts and achieved a game of 201. The team played well amongst 31 professional teams.

On the evening of 5th June, Vincent Kwan, At SCAA: Henry Luy and Bill Nader Raymond Chan, Semon Cheung and Henry Luy participated in the Hong Kong InterClub Tenpin Bowling 2013 Team Challenge Cup Scratch and Handicap Tournament at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. BIG secured 2nd place for scratch (overall) and the results for the handicap will be announced by the Governor Chairman in September. That’s the update for now, in the meantime, happy striking! Henry Luy, Chairman of BIG

At RHKYC: (L-R) Henry Luy, Semon Cheung, Raymond Chan and Vincent Kwan

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