HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB MARCH 2016 HKFC Hockey 6’s 25th - 27th March 2016 b Mar 2016 16 32 36 Hong Kong Football Club 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Tel 2830 9500 Fax 2882 5040 Website: www.hkfc.com.hk Contents GENERAL COMMITTEE President : Dermot Agnew Vice President : Fook Aun Chew The Thoughts of the Chairman ...................2 Vice President : Nick Hunsworth Vice President : Bobby Lawson From the Desk of Mark Pawley ...................4 Vice President : Iain Valentine Chairman : John Shanahan Food and Beverage promotions ....................6 Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan Soccer ........................................................14 Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane Discipline : James Niehorster Rugby.........................................................16 Membership : Maurice O’Brien Sports and Recreation : Philip Woolf Mini Rugby ................................................19 Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth Squash .......................................................22 Rugby Officer : Ian Petersen Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Hockey .......................................................24 Squash Officer : Adam Wilson Lawn Bowls ................................................27 MANAGEMENT General Manager : Mark Pawley Netball .......................................................30 Director of Operations : Tony Sealy Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle Badminton .................................................32 Director of Finance : Ricky Chan Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang Tennis ........................................................34 Executive Chef : Danny Lai Facilities Manager : Evan Tao Swimming and Triathlon ...........................36 Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan Golf ...........................................................37 Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Ten Pin Bowling .........................................40 CLUB MAGAZINE 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 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. Club Magazine Mar 2016 1 The Thoughts of the Chairman Dear Members, You will all have now received my letter concerning the Master Redevelopment I trust that everyone had a good Lunar New Project and our intention to postpone Year holiday and, despite the cold weather major components of the plan whilst that we experienced, a happy and joyous focusing on going ahead with crucial back- celebration of family and a welcoming in of of-house projects, such as installing a new the year of the Monkey. Usually at this time air-conditioning chiller plant and a new of the year my article is full of rugby news, transformer room for the power supply to the but as the HSBC Cathay Pacific Rugby Sevens Club Premises. Postponing major elements of tournament has been pushed back to 8th – the redevelopment was not a decision taken 10th April, to accommodate the World Sevens lightly, but the General Committee felt that John J Shanahan, Rugby series, I will leave discussion of that to Chairman this was the prudent course of action in light next month. We will still however be holding of the financing costs of the project and the the Mini Rugby Festival on the 13th March. current financial market downturn. We fully I will also flag here that the very successful intend to push on with this project next year, HKFC GFI Rugby Tens Tournament has been as long as our financial resources permit. fixed for the Wednesday and Thursday before the Sevens on the 6th and 7th April. JOHN J SHANAHAN Chairman On the sporting front, it looks like a Lawn Bowls monopoly, with several competitions being held throughout March, including the international Tiger Bowls competition on 12th and 13th March and the Hong Kong China Squad holding several training sessions at the Club on various dates during this month. 2 Mar 2016 Club Magazine Mar 2016 3 From the Desk of Mark Pawley arch is a slightly strange Hereford Beef. And, don’t forget to book the month this year with no Pinot Noir Wine Dinner held on Friday 18th Rugby Tens and no Rugby March where it seems we have an interesting mix Sevens. Notwithstanding, and of old and new world wines! Mas the Chairman has noted, we still play In the Chairman’s Bar enjoy free flow Chandon host to the International Tiger Bowls every day from 5pm to 8.30pm — it’s not quite Tournament held the weekend of the free but a great bargain at $198 per head. And, 12th and 13th March. The 14th March do try and come along one lunchtime to try the also being the day for our Mini Rugby popular Lunchscape promotion where the main Festival, which is one of the largest of its course is Prime Rib of Beef carved at the table. In kind in the world. The Hockey Section also Mark Pawley, the Coffee Shop we have the Weekend Dinner has its Hockey 6’s tournament held over General Manager Buffet and lunchtimes we introduce the One the Easter weekend and, of course, most Plate Lunch Buffet. Also available weekday of our sporting Sections etc will be involved evenings (Monday to Thursday) is the Semi in league/cup matches throughout the Dinner Buffet. month. So, not exactly a bad month of sport ahead of us! Not to be outdone, the Sportsman’s Bar has a Lamb Shank promotion throughout the month. With food and beverage this month we And, to accompany the Lamb Shank maybe a have a lot going on over the Easter weekend bottle of Craft Beer from Australia in the form and this is highlighted on page 9 of the of Murray’s Rudeboy Pilsner or Murray’s magazine. Don’t forget too that we will have Angry Man Pale Ale! Also during the month we some Easter Hot Cross Buns available continue with “Live” 6 Nations Rugby, plus Super at the Kiosk on the G/Fl from the first 15’s Rugby along with the Australian F1 Grand weekend in the month. Prix on Sunday 20th March. Elsewhere, the Restaurant will be promoting MARK PAWLEY the “Finest British Beef ” in the form of General Manager Featured Reciprocal Club this month: Hollandse Club, Singapore The Hollandse Club was founded in 1908 for the growing Dutch community in Singapore. Today, it is a vibrant family club with over 1400 members from over 40 different nationalities. THE HOLLANDSE CLUB The Club also provides accommodation SINGAPORE to both members and travelling guests. Perfectly located 15 minutes from the City 22 Camden Park (off Adam Road) Singapore 299814 center and across the road from the PIE Phone: 6464 5225 directly to the airport, guests can enjoy all [email protected] club facilities. 4 Mar 2016 Club Magazine Mar 2016 5 FOOD AND BEVERAGE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT Photo for reference only FINEST BRITISH BEEF every evening (except Sundays) from 6.30pm to 10.30pm throughout the month of March The Hereford is one of oldest British Native Breeds of cattle, originated in the county of Herefordshire. Naturally grazed and free from additives and growth hormones, Hereford Beef ’s marbling ensures succulent and tender flavours that separate it from the rest. Come and try it at the Restaurant this month. Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for reservation or email: [email protected] RESTAURANT ALL YOU CAN EAT SUNDAY NIGHT BUFFET Every Sunday for Dinner from 6.30pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of March The Restaurant has prepared an international theme for the Sunday Dinner Buffet. Book now to sample dishes from around the world! $295 per Adult Member $318 per Adult non-Member $150 per Child Member under 12 years of age $178 per Child non-Member under 12 years of age Please contact the Restaurant at 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: [email protected] Just as impressive, at the Dinner Buffet enjoy unlimited consumption of chilled juices, soft drinks, beer and house wine for just $70 more per person. 6 Mar 2016 FOOD AND BEVERAGE RESTAURANT AND CHAIRMAN’S BAR CHAIRMAN’S BAR SUNDAY BRUNCH from 11am to 2.30pm $288 per Adult Member $308 per Adult non-Member (with unlimited flow of Sparkling Wine) $148 per Child Member under 12 years of age $168 per Child non-Member under 12 years of age Enjoy (with soft drinks and chilled juice) free-flowing Chandon Please contact the Restaurant at at the Chairman’s Bar 2830 9562 for a reservation or email: from 5pm to 8.30pm [email protected] for just $198 Alternately, enjoy one glass of Chandon all day long DRESS CODE: Club Casual. for only $45. No Collarless T-shirts, no Flip Flops or sandals with socks, no short Casual Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear). Ladies are required to dress to a comparable standard. CHAIRMAN’S BAR ‘LUNCHSCAPE’ Monday to Saturday from Noon to 2.30pm CHAIRMAN’S BAR Make the Chairman’s Bar your midday getaway for a delicious lunch. We are introducing our new “Carvery Set OYSTER $12.50 Lunch”. Starter as well as Dessert will be every day from 4.30pm served. to 10.30pm Fresh oysters are available in the It’s great value with unmatched ambience. Chairman’s Bar daily at only $12.50 each. CHAIRMAN’S BAR Enjoy this offer while stocks last. MUSCADET IS AN OYSTER’S BEST FRIEND Muscadet is made from a grape called Melon de Bourgogne. In short, no wine pairs better with the very tradition of eating raw oysters. For years, it’s been the French bistro staple to pair with oysters. In fact, there is nothing in the world that pairs better with raw shellfish than this white. Price: $55/glass, $280/bottle RP: 92 Photo for reference only Club Magazine Mar 2016 7 FOOD AND BEVERAGE COFFEE SHOP COFFEE SHOP ‘ONE PLATE’ LUNCH BUFFET WEEKEND DINNER BUFFET Every day from noon to 2.30pm Friday to Sunday throughout the month of March from 6.00pm to 9.30pm throughout the month of March The buffet looks good but you can’t eat everything? Good news, we Our buffet has a wide selection of dishes to choose from.