MARCH HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB MARCH 2017 17 HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB IN THIS ISSUE - Preview of the 2017 GFI HKFC 10s - F&B promotions - Match reports - and more... FXhk_CG TWA HKFC_210x287_21Dec2016_OP.pdf 1 21/12/16 10:05 am C M Y CM MY CY CMY K b Mar 2017 FXhk_CG TWA HKFC_210x287_21Dec2016_OP.pdf 1 21/12/16 10:05 am 18 27 38 Hong Kong Football Club C 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel 2830 9500 Fax 2882 5040 M Website: www.hkfc.com.hk Contents Y GENERAL COMMITTEE CM President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew The Thoughts of the Chairman ......................... 2 MY Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson From the Desk of Mark Pawley ........................ 3 CY Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan CMY Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Food and Beverage promotions ........................ 5 Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan K Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Rugby ........................................................... 12 Development : Peter Crabtree Discipline : James Niehorster Mini Rugby .................................................... 18 Membership : Maurice O’Brien Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Squash ......................................................... 24 Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen Hockey ......................................................... 27 Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr Lawn Bowls ................................................... 30 MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mark Pawley Soccer .......................................................... 32 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Netball .......................................................... 33 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Executive Chef : Patrick Lau Golf .............................................................. 35 Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Badminton .................................................... 38 Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Tennis ........................................................... 40 Swimming and Triathlon ................................. 42 Bowling Interest Group .................................. 44 CLUB MAGAZINE Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football Club. Arranged by Karen Chan-Mulvenna. For information Movie and Book Library ................................. 45 and requests for placement of 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 Cover image: Nate Ebner playing for the Samurai International at last year’s the General Committee. The Club reserves the right to GFI HKFC 10s (Photo by Power Sport Images) edit and clarify all content. The copyright of all materials is held by the Hong Kong Football Club. Club Magazine Mar 2017 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman Dear Members, trust that you all enjoyed the Lunar New Year April, preceded by our very own GFI HKFC Rugby holidays and that we all have a propitious Year of the Tens Tournament on the 5th and 6th April. Rooster. The Lion Dance that was held at the Club By the time this month’s magazine is published, you on the 5th February was, as usual, a good fun event, should all have received a letter from me concerning Iespecially for the children who enjoyed the acrobatic the opening up of the Accelerated Social Membership performances of the dancers (see photos below). The Scheme for the children of eligible Members of at least Annual Staff Party was also a good night out for our five year’s good standing. We hope that by opening hard-working Staff. The General Committee, despite up this scheme to the Children of Members, who losing one of the games and being fined by having to know and appreciate the Club and our ethos, that John J Shanahan, sing a song, thoroughly enjoyed the evening and we Chairman we will not only satisfy a demand for this category of thank the Staff Organizing Committee for their hard membership, but also generate funds for the Master work and all the Staff for inviting us. Redevelopment Plan that we intend to push on with On the sporting front, the Soccer Section will be hosting later this year. the AIA Soccer Tournament on the 3rd March; the I would add that it is also our intention to resurface Lawn Bowls Section will be hosting the International both the Main Pitch and Hockey Pitch (plus the Tiger Bowls tournament on the 11th and 12th March Training Triangle) during the summer months, and at and the Tennis Society will have the Tennis Club the same time undertake necessary waterproofing Championship (Juniors) Tournament on the 18th and works to the roof of the Club, which will then require 19th March. The Rugby Section will also be holding the installation of new Tennis Courts. their Mini Rugby Festival on the 19th March (the longest tournament of its kind in the world). And on John J Shanahan, the topic of rugby, don’t forget that the HSBC/Cathay Chairman Pacific Rugby Sevens will be held on the 7th to 9th Photos form the Lion Dance on 5th February Obituary We were saddened to hear the news of the recent passing away of our Member Mr Richard Elms. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. 2 Mar 2017 From the Desk of Mark Pawley s with last year, March is not quite the same And, for those of you that would like to have a as it used to be with Rugby Week now casual lunch in the Restaurant in order to try out a seemingly, permanently moved to early few regional specialities, then our Irresistible Asian next month! Having said that, and, as the Flavours Buffet Lunch is the place to be on Saturday ChairmanA has noted, March isn’t going to be a “quiet” 4th March from noon to 2.30pm. month with, in particular, the International Tiger In the Coffee Shop this month, we have a great offer Bowls Tournament on the weekend of the 11th and where four people can eat for the price of three 12th March and the Mini Rugby Festival with some when you come and try the All You Can Eat Shellfish 4,000 children participating on Sunday 19th March. Dinner Buffet available on Friday and Saturday Of course, the Rugby 10s, Rugby 7s and Hockey 6s evenings throughout March. Mark Pawley, follow in quick succession in early April. General Manager Not to be outdone, the Sportsman’s Bar re-introduces On the food and beverage front, I hear that the food the Carvery Weekend with Roast Prime Beef Rib and at the last Wine Dinner was excellent, as was the Yorkshire Pudding etc, which is available on Friday wine, so, for those of you that haven’t tried one, how evenings and Saturday and Sunday from 11.45am to about booking a table for the, slightly wordy, Pallette 2.30pm and again from 6pm to 10pm. Friendly and Wallet Worthy Wine Dinner on Friday 17th March. A four-course meal (plus canapés with And, don’t forget that Live Super 18’s Rugby is back on the Reception Drink), along with five wines to try, not the screen in the Sportsman’s at the weekend along with bad for $438 per Member! the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday 26th March. I also hear that our Afternoon Tea Set in the Chairman’s I look forward to seeing you all at the Club! Bar (which can also be served in the Lounge Bar, when Mark Pawley, available), has been very well received and is great value General Manager at $84 per person (minimum of two orders per table). Featured Reciprocal Club: Granite Club, Toronto, Canada GRANITE CLUB 2350 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M2L 1E4 Main Club Tel Number: 416-449-8713 Website: www.graniteclub.com Email: [email protected] TORONTO’S FINEST SINCE 1875. Rich in the light of past achievement, steeped in traditions of good fellowship and good sportsmanship, the Granite Club today ranks high in the roster of the world’s most select Clubs. For more information, please visit: www.graniteclub.com Members are reminded that they can apply for an Introductory Letter from the Membership Services Department. Club Magazine Mar 2017 3 RESTAURANT’S VIP ROOM For Sale CORPORATE SUBSCRIBERSHIPS Plan Your Private Dinner Gathering at the The HKFC is currently offering 50 Corporate RESTAURANT’S VIP ROOM Subscriberships for sale, at a price of HK$3.3m each, to help fund the future renovation of the Situated at the far end of the Restaurant, the VIP Room is HKFC. an ideal choice for any private gathering. On purchase of a Corporate Subscribership a Whether you’re looking to host a private dinner for 12, company becomes a Corporate Member and or a larger social gathering of 30, the Restaurant’s VIP is entitled to nominate an individual and their Room offers the flexibility for any occasion. The room can immediate family to enjoy the benefits of be partitioned as a larger or a smaller space depending membership of the HKFC. on your requirements, and we can customize your dining experience according to your needs. More information can be obtained by contacting Kerry Ogle, Membership Services For bookings or enquiries, please contact the Restaurant Manager on 2830 9502 or by email to at 2830 9562 or email: [email protected]. [email protected]. For information on HKFC facilities please view the website at www.hkfc.com.hk Interested parties should submit a written application to: The Membership Services Manager Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Set up can be customized according to