HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB JUNE 2015 In this issue: - Netball Championship - Tour Reports - Father’s Day F&B promotions and more... b Jun 2015 HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB MISSION STATEMENT 44 Vision: To be recognised as one of the leading sports clubs in the world. Mission: To deliver quality services on the principles of accountability, consistency and transparency. To develop an organizational culture that recognises the importance of staff contribution and commitment. To facilitate the development and participation of recognised sporting activities. Values: Being accountable – to communicate, consult and provide information. Living within our means – to plan ahead within available resources. Developing a culture of service – to encourage commitment, integrity, courtesy and responsiveness. 22 24 19 Managing for performance – to set the direction and develop the necessary skills. Aims: To provide the services the Membership needs. To improve the quality of Club life. To up-hold the Constitution and Bye-laws. To encourage Members to play their part in the Club. General Committee Contents President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson Vice President : Iain Valentine The Thoughts of the Chairman ...................2 Chairman : John Shanahan Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...................4 Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Food and Beverage promotions ....................6 Development : Neil Roberts Discipline : James Niehorster Squash .......................................................16 Membership : Maurice O’Brien Sports and Recreation : Philip Woolf Rugby.........................................................21 Hockey Officer : Niccola Russo Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Mini Rugby ................................................24 Rugby Officer : Damian Babis Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Lawn Bowls ................................................29 Squash Officer : Adam Wilson Soccer ........................................................30 Management General Manager : Mark Pawley Junior Soccer ..............................................32 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Crusaders Soccer .......................................36 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Executive Chef : Danny Lai Hockey .......................................................38 Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Swimming and Triathlon ...........................43 Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Netball .......................................................44 Golf ...........................................................46 Club Magazine Tennis ........................................................48 Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information and requests for placement of advertisements in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions expressed in the On the Cover: Player of the match, Elise Dali, at the Netball articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hong Kong Football Club or the Championship game. (Photo by Takumi Photography) 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 Jun 2015 1 John J Shanahan, Chairman The Thoughts of the Chairman arch is seen as very much a rugby pleasant trip. If you are staying in Hong Kong, don’t month, and May has turned into forget our wonderful catering facilities and, if you very much a soccer and squash want to keep your fitness levels up, there are plenty month! The Junior Soccer 7s of opportunities through the Club-wide activity MTournament started the action on 23rd – 24th programmes that are on hand, through the various May, followed by the HKFC Citibank Soccer summer training programmes that are available and, Sevens over the weekend from Friday 29th May of course, the Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre – Sunday 31st May at the Main Pitch Stadium. along with all our other sports facilities. This was its usual success with many top level local I will sign off this month by highlighting that teams and teams from clubs in the EPL playing I have sent all Members a letter outlining in the tournament. The Meco International our Masterplan Redevelopment Project for Professional Squash Association (PSA) Mens the 2/Fl and our intention to sell Corporate and Ladies International Ranking Event Subscribership’s to help finance the projects we was also held in the Squash Centre from Monday have planned. If you are here over the summer, 25th to Saturday 30th May, along with the don’t forget that we intend to renovate the Infield International Squash 3s over the last weekend Changing Rooms and surrounding areas during of May. the summer months (if the renovation works are We now move into the quieter months of the approved then we envisage a start date of mid- year as far as sporting events are concerned as June.) Management should be issuing notices the various league competitions close down for about changing facilities and locker availability and the summer. If you are planning on going away access soon. for the summer holidays, I wish you a safe and JOHN J Shanahan Chairman 2 Jun 2015 Club Magazine Jun 2015 3 From the Desk of Mark Pawley ith the weather in May being, at least, changeable, we look forward (we hope) to For more information on reciprocal clubs, please a fine weather month in June. This being make enquiry at the Club’s Reception or visit our the case we fully expect the Swimming Pool website at Complex,W indeed, the swimming pools to be busy. As such, http://www.hkfc.com.hk/membership/ I would draw your attention to the adjacent page where we reciprocal-clubs have outlined the necessity to know and understand the Pool rules. Also on the page is a note about “poop” in the Pool. Just so you are aware if we have “poop” in either the main Featured Reciprocal Club this month: pool or the children’s pool(s), we are required to close that pool for a minimum of two hours! So, please do ensure that young children are wearing the necessary and appropriate reusable or disposable swim nappies (both of which can be purchased at the Club Shop). Quickly moving on to food and beverage, we have the Chateau Roubine Provence Wine Dinner in the Restaurant on Friday 12th June, which I am sure will be The Tanglin Club popular. In the Restaurant throughout the month, we have a 5 Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 Maine Lobster promotion and we introduce a new initiative Tel: 6622 0555, Fax: 6733 2391 for you with the Wine, Dine and Unwind Set Dinner Website: www.tanglinclub.org.sg promotion. Don’t forget too the Viva Italia Seafood Dinner Buffet promotion every Sunday throughout the month. And, the All You Can Eat Dai Pai Dong Lunch Buffet returns The Tanglin Club, founded more than 140 years ago, is on Saturday 20th and 27th June. today one of the most prominent and prestigious social clubs in Singapore. Surrounded by lush greenery in the In the Coffee Shop, we have a Thai and Vietnamese middle of the city, it offers the grace and charm of the Dinner Buffet promotion on Friday and Saturday evenings past, providing a calm respite from the hustle and bustle in June, and we reintroduce the special price promotion for of urban life. The club also offers accommodation, Senior Citizens on Lunch and Dinner Buffets in the Coffee Shop from 1st June through to the 31st August. with 16 well-appointed suites, some with balconies and pool-view, a great choice for members and guests Last, and by no means least, don’t forget Father’s Day on visiting Singapore. Sunday 21st June (see page 7 for more details). Please book early to avoid disappointment. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! Members are reminded that they can apply for an Introductory Letter from the MARK PawlEY Membership Services Department and General Manager that room bookings should be made by the Members on their own. 4 Jun 2015 Oh Poop! Pool The Swimming Pool Complex is a great place to be particularly Safety when we have fine weather, but a poop accident will ruin the day for everyone. So far this year there has been a total of three poop accidents at the Swimming Pool Complex resulting in total shut down of Parents: Watch your child/ren closely either the Main Pool or the Children’s Pool for a minimum of two at all times. The importance of adult hours. supervision cannot be overstated, you If your child is sick or has diarrhoea, please keep him or her out are fully responsible for the safety, and of the pool/s. welfare of your child/ren. If your child is not potty trained please ensure that he or she is • Please ensure that everyone is aware wearing reusable or disposable swim nappies when in the pool. of the swimming pool rules. Reusable swim nappies or disposable nappies can be • Children should know what the purchased at the Club Shop on the Ground Floor. outcome will be if rules are broken. Oh Poop...what a perfect way to end the weekend or holiday fun for everyone. Make sure it’s not you! • It is NOT the Lifeguards’ responsibility to supervise your child/ren. Swimming Pool Complex Bye-laws: • Children under 11 years of age must be supervised by an adult at all times and except for events and functions designated by Management, such children must leave the Swimming Pool Complex by 7:30pm. • Running, chasing, pushing, horseplay, climbing on landscaping features or other inappropriate or offensive conduct is not permitted in the Swimming Pool Complex. • The throwing of balls or other objects and the use of water propelling SWIMMING devices within the Swimming Pool Complex is not permitted. • The minimum dress requirement at all times for all persons in the POOL COMPLEX Swimming Pool Complex shall be appropriate swimwear.