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www.hkcc.org THE HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB September 2018
HONG KONG
CRICKET CLUB
FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
T20 Games
0930 Korea v Japan
1330 Hong Kong Dragons v China
HKCC SPORTS SHOP
CRICKET GEAR FOR THE NEW SEASON
2018-19
Open every day
Monday to Friday: 1200 to 2000
Saturday, Sunday: 0800 to 2000
Public Holiday: 1000 to 2000
asics rubber
Enquiry: 3511 8631
cricket shoes –
email: thesportshop@hkcc.org reduced price
The Hong Kong Cricket Club
137 Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 2574 6266, 3511 8668
Fax: 3511 8630
Contents SEPTEMBER 2018
email: hkcc@hkcc.org Web: www.hkcc.org
Patron - Mike Gatting, OBE
President - Christopher D. Pratt, CBE
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Chairman - J B Callow
General Committee Members
Mr. F.C.S. Achouch
Mr. S.M.Y. Chan
Mr. M.S. Deayton
Mrs. P. Hubbard Brown
Mr. G.D. Lamplough
Mr. M.Y. Lee
Mr. P.E. Lung
Mrs. O. Meo Groser
Mrs. E.Y.M. Poole
Mr. B.C.W. Poon
Mr. S.P. Robson
Mr. T.K. Tully
MANAGEMENT & STAFF
General Manager Please visit our Booth, located in the
Kieran Hale (3511 8666) Reception foyer. Let your opinions be
Secretary / Assistant General Manager known. Our friendly and informative
Clara Li (3511 8688)
Financial Controller staff will assist you.
Billy Lau (3511 8655)
Head Sommelier
Steven Ma (3511 8611)
F&B Hotline
(3511 8621)
Members Service Manager 2-14 Messages & General Information
Wendy Tam (3511 8677)
Events Hotline
(3511 8678) Sports News
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Sports & Recreation Manager David Mallinson – saying farewell
Samson Lam (3511 8614) 15 Cricket
Sports Development Officer 20 Golf
Kingsley Kelly (3511 8665)
Human Resources Manager 22 Netball
Teresa Lam (3511 8615) 25 Squash
Executive Chef
Simon Evans (3511 8663) 28 Tennis
Executive Chef, Chinese Cuisine 34 Table Tennis
Robert Tam (3511 8623)
House Operations Manager
Simon Lai (3511 8622) Food & Beverage News
Assistant Ground Manager
Nathan Law (3511 8600) 36 Clubhouse 34
Membership Secretary 40 Dot Cod
Clara Hung (3511 8616) Table Tennis – a change in hierarchy
Video Club
Liza Valdejueza (3511 8697) Social
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
41 Forthcoming Events
Race Box Bookings
Events Department (3511 8676) 47 Pictorials
Daily until 10pm (3511 8668)
Long Room (3511 8618)
Spinners (3511 8617) Features
The Willow Room (3511 8638)
Chater Tavern (3511 8624)
Swimming Pool (3511 8603) 46 Pet Help
48 Staff News
The Pinkun Editor
Julie Johnson (3511 8633)
e-mail: pinkun@hkcc.org
52 That’s History 36
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Clubhouse Opening Hours: 0630 to midnight
(For all F&B Enquiries email fnb@hkcc.org) WINE CELLAR Monday to Friday 1700 to 2100
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday
1200 to 2000
Swimming Pool Complex Daily 0700 to 2100
Monday – Closed
Tuesday to Saturday 1830 to 2300 Squash Complex Daily 0730 to 2230
Sunday & Public Holiday Sports Changing Rooms Daily 0700 to 2300
Lunch 1100 to 1500
Dinner 1830 to 2300 SPORTS ANNEXE BUILDING
The last order (dinner) is 2200
Reservations: 3511 8618 2nd Floor:
Sports Desk Daily 0730 to 2300
Monday to Friday 1600 to 2300 Enquiry: 3511 8698
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday
1100 to 2300 Gymnasium Daily 0630 to 2200
The last order is 2230 Children’s Playroom Daily 0900 to 2100
Golf Simulator Daily 0900 to 2200
Lunch:
Monday to Saturday Snooker Daily 1100 to 2300
1200 to 1500 (The last order is 1415) Ten Pin Bowling Alley Tuesday, Thursday through Sunday,
Sunday & Public Holiday Public Holiday 1000 to 2200
1100 to 1245 (The last order is 1215) Monday & Wednesday 1400 to 2200
1300 to 1500 (The last order is 1445)
Dinner: Daily 1800 to 2300 Video & DVD Library Weekday 1300 to 2000
(The last order is 2215) Weekend 1100 to 1900
Reservations: 3511 8638 Public Holiday 1200 to 1800
3rd Floor:
Daily 0730 to 2200 Cricket Centre Daily 0830 to 2230
The last order is 2130 Sports Hall Daily 0830 to 2230
Roof Top:
SAB Tennis Courts Daily 0700 to 2300
Monday to Friday
1600 to 2300 HKCC SPORTS SHOP Weekday 1200 to 2000
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday Weekend 0800 to 2000
0830 to 2300 Public Holiday 1000 to 2000
The last order is 2230
Enquiry: 3511 8631
email: thesportshop@hkcc.org
Monday to Thursday
1130 to midnight
Friday & Saturday
& Day Before Public Holiday
1130 to 0100
Sunday & Public Holiday
0900 to midnight
The last order is 2230
Basement, Landmark Prince’s
10 Chater Road, Central
Monday to Thursday 1000 to 1900 Hong Kong
The last order is 1830
Friday 1000 to 2100 Tel: (852) 2810 6988
Saturday, Sunday & Fax: (852) 2810 6877
Public Holiday 0800 to 2100 Email: dotcod@hkcc.org
The last order is 2030 Website: www.dotcod.com
Opening Hours:
Annexe Bar Monday to Saturday
Monday to Friday 1200 to 2000
Pantone Process Cyan C
0730 to 2330
Pantone 274C
The last order is 1930 Sunday & Public Holiday closed
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday (except Mother’s Day,
0830 to 2000 Christmas Eve, Christmas Day &
0830 to 0930 Beverage Service only New Year’s Eve)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Message from The Chairman
capacity to ‘Eligible Outside Bodies’ such as National
Sports Associations, Schools and Charities. Sport
development has always been the objective of the
Club, especially with regard to Cricket and we support
offering more sports training programme hours,
whilst continuing to host local league matches and
international matches on the Club ground.
The General Committee is against the proposal from
the “Task Force on Land Supply” Public Consultation
to use PRL Land for housing. We understand that
housing is an important issue for the future of Hong
I
Kong, but using PRL land is not a solution to solve this
hope that you all had an enjoyable summer.
problem.
I must admit that it is quite a relief to be
writing a message which is not focusing on the
It is extremely important that Members voice their
progress of the building works, although I can
opinion in these consultations. The links to submit
report that now the works are complete, the
your views can be found on our website and if you have
feedback from Members on the new facilities has been
any questions, please contact our General Manager –
overwhelmingly positive.
Mr. Kieran Hale at 3511 8666 or our Assistant General
Manager Ms. Clara Li at 3511 8688.
You should have received an email inviting you to
participate in both the public consultations on the
Over the summer, the Cricket tour to the UK was
Private Recreational Leases policy and Land Supply
a great success and, as a Club, we made history at
Taskforce. The consultation period associated with
Lord’s with it being the first time that both Men’s and
the Government’s review on the policy on private
Women’s cricket was played on the ground on the same
recreational leases is closing on 19th September 2018
day. I am pleased to report that the Lord’s Taverners
and Members are strongly encouraged to submit their
will be visiting us later in the year and we will be
views and opinions on these issues.
hosting a number of other touring teams throughout
the season.
At this time, we do not have any reliable cost
information on the land premium, but a significant
Most of our sporting sections are preparing for the new
increase will adversely impact our cost base and, in
season ahead. Our senior and junior programmes are
turn, increase charges to Members. The payment terms
registering players and any Member who would like to
being presented will require Clubs to prepare far in
participate, or have their children participate, in one of
advance for this charge. We will provide information
our many sports on offer, should contact the relevant
to Members as and when it becomes available.
sporting convenor for more information.
Concerning the issue of further opening up of our
James Callow
facilities, the General Committee supports the
consultation proposal to open up our total sporting
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Manager’s Notes
With the new season upon us, we welcome Ryan Buckley
as our new Senior Cricket Coach, taking over from the
recently departed Craig Wright. I am sure you will join
me in wishing Ryan all the best in his new role. With
trials and selections well underway, we look forward to
welcoming some new talent across all our Teams and with
the recently completed viewing options at the Boundary
Bar and Chater Terrace, we look forward to an excellent
season ahead.
We welcome back our young Gappers for a new Saturday
and Wednesday season of fun-filled cricket. Places are still
available for those who wish to sign up to Hong Kong’s
biggest and best junior cricket programme.
Two upcoming cricket events of note: On Friday,
14th September 2018, the Men’s East Asia Cup Cricket
Welcome back from your summer travels and T20 matches - 0930 Korea v. Japan, 1330 HK Dragons v.
adventures. I trust you all had a wonderful summer China - will be played at The Gap..
break and for those who endured the extraordinary
heatwave in Europe, no doubt the cooler climes of On 12th October, The Lord’s Taverners Celebrity XI
Hong Kong are a welcome relief! including David Gower, Rob Andrew, George Chuter and
Nick Hancock will play against an HKCC Select XI.
Private Recreational Leases (PRLs) and Task Force on
land supply – To all our Core Sports, I wish you the very best for
your new season. I am sure your summer of abstinence,
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB discipline and self-denial will reap rewards.
You have all been made aware that there are currently Members and visitors are welcome to both events.
two government consultation initiatives in progress.
The Home Affairs Bureau (HAB) is conducting a public Food & Beverage
consultation on PRLs policy, the outcome of which
will impact our Club and all Members. A separate task A variety of food and beverage activities will be held in
force is seeking feedback on a range of options on how the coming months including a series of notable dining
to increase land supply in Hong Kong. One proposal events starting on 14th September in Spinners, Italian
being considered is developing the land occupied by Workshop on 19th September in Function Suites. Single
private recreation clubs. The respective deadlines of 19th Malt Whisky and Ribs will be held in Boundary Bar on
September and 26th September are almost upon us ! 27th September and a ‘Sausage Sizzle’ by the Pool on 30th
September. A National Day Celebration Buffet Lunch will
Please take the time to participate in the consultation be held on 1st October.
process. The links to submit your views can be found
on our website. Any enquires or support, please feel Willow Room
free to contact myself, General Manager, Kieran Hale
at 3511 8666 or our Assistant General Manager, For those of you who remember its Opening, you may be
Clara Li at 3511 8688. a little surprised, as well as delighted, that The Willow
Room will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Wednesday
Club Sports 10th October. To mark this, the Willow Room will host
a Gourmet Celebration with the finest of Chinese cuisine
Our Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams have recently paired with Premium Wines and live Chinese musical
returned from a very successful summer tour of the UK entertainment. This will be a very popular event, so
and France where they had the privilege to play at iconic please book your tables early.
grounds including Windsor Castle, Arundel Castle,
Wimbledon CC, Chateaux Giscours and Lord’s. Thank
you to those who organised this magnificent tour, in
particular, our nonpareil Tour Manager, Bob Bettridge.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Club Events By-Laws Reminder
HKCC Annual Swimming Gala will be held on Saturday As it is now the start of the busy season at the Club, a
15th September for children aged 3 to 14 including a gentle reminder of the following By-Laws.
parent-child event. After the Gala, Members and guests
are welcome to join the express buffet and the ‘splash-in • Shoes are required within the Club premises, excluding
inflatables’. Family Poolside Barbecue with inflatables will swimming pool complex and children’s playroom.
also be held on 8th September and 5th October.
• The use of all photographic or video devices of any kind
The traditional Lantern Festival is on Monday 24th is strictly prohibited in all changing rooms.
September. To celebrate this wonderfully colourful event,
the Club will organize a Grand Poolside Family Barbecue • Smoking (including e-cigarette and vapourizer) is not
with buffet, lion dance and other entertainment. permitted in any internal areas of the Club, including
external covered areas and car park. Smokers are
For those families who wish to take a contemporary yet reminded that when smoking in an approved area, to
professional family picture, come and book a half an hour exercise extra consideration in the presence of children
session for our Family Photo Day on 30th September. or any others who may be affected as well as during
Advance registration is required. sporting or social events. Use of ashtrays provided to
avoid littering and damage to floors and surfaces is also
Racing expected.
HKCC has once again taken a Private Box at both Happy Furthermore, please be considerate; put your baby in
Valley and Shatin for 2018/19 racing season starting 2nd a swim nappy before using the Pools. This can be
September. An all-inclusive catering and drink package purchased in the Club Sports Shop.
is on offer. Enrol for Season Badges to enjoy advance
booking privileges. Kieran Hale
2018 AGM
Please be advised that the 2018 AGM minutes are now
available for download at Members’ log-in area of Club
website.
Membership News
New Nominee Members New Subscriber Members New Sporting Members Departures Resignations
G.J. Camilleri A. Armitage Hassan Khan (Elite Youth) P. Chiu T. Armstrong
Ka Yi Chan Abie S. Barrett Angie Lau (Elite Youth) J. Darbyshire A. Cameron
W. Davies Chan Kwok San Ingrid Tatum Long (Elite Youth) Mrs. J. Dover Ms. L. Cooper
H.F. Moody Chau Ka Kin Helen B. McDonald Ms. C. Gourlay Mrs. C. Miller
Daga Gaurav Ms. C. Court Stefanie Nitze M.G. Howard A. O’Dell
Fan Hoi Man Hermione Chu Xiao Ling Irene Ms. Z. Pearson Ms. D. Lange Miss J. Titmuss
Rosemary Henderson Ho Man Ying Irene Tsang Ka Yui Nicholas D. Mackay
R.G Lloyd Ho Chak Lun Adrian Rebekka Mellor
P. McGarr Ho Chak Hang Garrick Returned T. Murphy
Nijjar Sukhwinder Singh I. King J. Floyd Ms. K. Nankivell
Ong Tim Yun Michael Dr. Lo Hok King Stanley Ms. J.C. Floyd Ng. K.L. Patrick
A. Priddis S. O’Malley Ms. A.E. Lynch T. Robinson
E. Selner R. Needham V. Matais P. Wang
J. Tarlinton Ms. W.T.W. Sham A. McQueen Tang W.Y. Tansy
Ms. H.C. Unger A.V. Sheopuri T. McQueen D. Tavares
Wei Chung Eun Kelly A. Primrose
Wong Kwun Wei Karen Ordinary Member Mrs. H. Sargent
Laura Jane Wade M. Wright
S.C. Willingham
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RECIPROCAL CLUBS
HKCC Reciprocal Clubs, Overseas
Australia Canberra Club Ltd.
Melbourne Cricket Club
Queensland Cricketers Club
Royal Automobile Club of Australia — Sydney*
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Ltd.*
Royal Kings Park Tennis Club Stoke Park – Buckinghamshire – UK
Tattersalls Club, Sydney
Western Australian Cricket Association
The Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Melbourne Founded in 1908, Stoke Park is the perfect place to
Canada The National Club - Toronto, Ontario
enjoy life in a 5-Star and friendly atmosphere.
Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club
China Beijing Riviera Country Club* We provide a unique combination of the traditions
England Marylebone Cricket Club of an exclusive club and the best of today’s sporting,
Stoke Park Golf Club*
The East India Club* leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities in one of
The Lansdowne Club* the most convenient locations in Britain:
The Naval & Military Club (The In & Out Club)*
The Royal Over-Seas League* only 35 minutes from London Heathrow.
The St. James’s Hotel & Club*
Lindrick Golf Club, Nottingham 49 exquisite bedrooms and suites
India Best Club, Bangalore* 3 restaurants and bars
Bombay Gymkhana
Ibiza- The Club, Calcutta*
27-hole championship golf course
India Tennis Centre* 13 tennis courts
Princeton Club, Calcutta
The Cricket Club of India, Mumbai* Indoor swimming pool and many other facilities.
Umed Club, Jodhpur*
Indonesia International Sports Club of Indonesia, Jakarta
Japan The Yokohama Country & Athletic Club
Malaysia Penang Club
The Kinabalu Club, Sabah
The Raintree, Kuala Lumpur
The Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur
Philippines Manila Club Inc.
Nomads Sports Club, Manila
Scotland The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh*
The Western Club, Glasgow*
Singapore Singapore Cricket Club
The British Club
South Africa Kelvin Grove, Cape Town
Western Province Cricket Club
Thailand Chiangmai Gymkhana Club
R.B.S.C. Polo Club, Bangkok
Royal Bangkok Sports Club
The British Club, Bangkok
USA University Club of Chicago
* Accommodation Facilities Available
Affiliate Member Clubs: • Signing In
• Method of Payment
Shanghai Cricket Club • Maximum Length of Stay
Bickley Park Cricket Club, Bromley, • Restrictions
Kent, England This information may be obtained from HKCC Membership
Stragglers of Asia, England Secretary, Clara Hung, on 3511-8616
Please note that Introduction Cards must be collected from
The Crusaders, Melbourne, Australia
the Club’s General Office prior to your visit to these Overseas
"The Willows", Christchurch, New Zealand Reciprocal Clubs
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2952 8089 | 6898 8919
Kevin Egan Honorary Club Member
Ram Lalchandani
a cricketer and a gentleman
Kevin Barry Harcourt Egan died in late June
this year.
Kevin was 71 years old. He was born in Ram’s interest in cricket took root in the city of
Queensland and was educated there, finally Bangalore.
attaining a degree in Law. Having graduated, he
moved to Papua New Guinea where he worked for As an 8 year old, he was well coached and by
many years as a Crown Prosecutor. By the time the time he was 13, he was playing for the local
he left there in 1980 he was the Director of Public league.
Prosecutions. Kevin came from PNG direct to Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he was drawn
Hong Kong and took a position as Crown Counsel into the Indian Recreation Club. Foremost for
in the then Attorney General’s Chambers. He enthusiasm was Ram. Despite his young age
was prosecuting counsel in many major criminal (only 16 at the time) he set the tone at the Club,
trials during his time with the Government. He coming to every practice, staying long after most
remained with the Government until 1990 when others had come and gone and always striving for
he went to the private bar in Hong Kong. He perfection with his batting and wicket-keeping
practised as a barrister until his death. techniques.
He built up a solid practice and the reputation as a What ultimately earned Ram his first Hong Kong
fearless advocate. He had many well documented cap was that in addition to being an accomplished
run-ins with the ICAC, both as a barrister and a ‘keeper, he was a genuine batsman… a player
defendant. complete in attack as well as defence… a player
He generally came out on top. with all the strokes. He was an automatic choice
for a place in the Colony team for almost a decade.
Kevin was a keen sportsman and a very talented
shooter. He represented Hong Kong as a To Ram’s wife, Anju and their three children, to
participant in 2 Commonwealth Games, and as brother Gopal and the rest of his siblings, our
manager of the shooting team in another. deepest condolences.
He was a keen racing man and was for many years Ram passed way in Miami, Florida in late July.
a member of the HKCC Racing Syndicate. He was 79.
Although he was often seen at the Cricket Club, Carl Myatt
his second home was the Foreign Correspondents
Club. He was a member there from his arrival in
Hong Kong until his untimely death. He served
on the Board for many years, and was latterly 1st
Senior Vice President. He could very regularly be
seen at the FCC dispensing advice and wisdom to
all and sundry.
He was a real character. We will miss him.
RIP
John McNamara
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Multi-Purpose Room
Time-Table - September
MONDAY
0730 - 0815 HitFit with Ben
0915 - 1015 Fitness Blast with Davinia
1030 - 1130 Pilates with Jun
1200 - 1245 Spin with Ben
1300 - 1430 Table-Tennis
1500 - 1800 RugbyTOTS
2000 - 2200 Scottish Country Dancing
TUESDAY
0700 - 0745 Spin Class with Davinia
1030 - 1130 Yoga for Everybody (Adult)
with Nancy
1200 - 1430 Table-Tennis
1500 - 1800 Classical Ballet by
Southern School of Dance
1800 - 1900 BodyRock with QueenB
1930 - 2030 Group Fitness with Rachael
2100 - 2230 Table-Tennis
WEDNESDAY
0730 - 0815 RPM with Ben
0915 - 1015 Zumba with Nicola
We collect and deliver your car
1030 - 1130 Pilates with Jun
1200 - 1245 SpinSanity with Ben FREE OF CHARGE (Subject to distance)
1300 - 1430 Table-Tennis We provide good quick repair service at reasonable prices
1530 - 1745 Jazz Funk / Hip-Hop Dance
by Island Dance
Our Competitive Labour Charges:–
1800 - 2230 Table-Tennis
From
Lubrication Service $ 210.00
THURSDAY
0700 - 0745 Spin Class with Davinia Tune Up Engine $ 800.00
0915 - 1015 Fitness Blast with Davinia Engine Decoke & Grind Valves $ 2500.00
1030 - 1445 Table-Tennis Engine Overhaul $ 5500.00
1515 - 1830 Classical Ballet by Brake System Overhaul $ 1200.00
Southern School of Dance Clutch Mechanically Overhaul $ 1700.00
1830 - 2230 Table-Tennis Air Condition Freon Recharge $ 400.00
(Match / Team Practice)
Alternator Overhaul $ 700.00
FRIDAY Starter Motor Overhaul $ 700.00
0700 - 0745 SpinSanity with Ben ALL REPAIRS WITH THREE MONTHS GUARANTEE
0800 - 0845 Spin Class with Davinia
0915 - 1015 Body Sculpt with Dori Our Business Hours
1030 - 1130 Yoga for Everybody (Adult) 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat & Public Holiday
with Nancy
1200 - 1330 Table-Tennis Our 24 hrs. Emergency Towing Agent
1400 - 1830 Gymnastics by Multi-Sport “We Tow Towing” 6128 0999
1900 - 2230 Table-Tennis Please call us at 2565 6166 FAX: 2856 1047
E-mail address: fookie@netvigator.com
SATURDAY
0900 - 1545 Gymnastics by Multi-Sport FOOKIE MOTORS CO. LTD.
1600 - 1900 Jazz Funk / Hip-Hop Dance
Shop 7, G/F, Paramount Building,
by Island Dance
12 Ka Yip Street,
1930 - 2230 Table-Tennis
Chai Wan, Hong Kong.
SUNDAY
0900 - 2230 Table-Tennis
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HKCC Sports Coaches Club Sports Contacts
CRICKET
For all enquiries, please call Sports Desk, 3511 8698 email: recreation@hkcc.org Captain of Cricket
Sean Robson 9172 3091
email: robsoncricket@gmail.com
CRICKET
Ryan Buckley ECB Level 2 Coach email: ryanbuckley@hkcc.org WOMEN’S CRICKET
Phone: 6433 7805 Convenor
Natasha Miles 2576 7879
Cri-Zelda Brits CSA Level 2 Coach email: crizeldabrits@hkcc.org email: tash.miles@gmail.com
Phone: 3511 8671
GAPPERS
Adil Mehmood ECB Level 2 Coach email: adilmehmood@hkcc.org Madhav Shankar 9222 1241
Phone: 3511 8672 email: madshanks@gmail.com
GOLF HOCKEY
Adrian Waters Member of the Professional Golfers Association Convenor
Golf Clinics and Junior Programme Matthew Deayton 9612 8444
Phone: 3511-8699 email: golf@hkcc.org email: matt8889@gmail.com
GYM & FITNESS LAWN BOWLS
Convenor
Amin Ashraf Personal Trainer Mike Abbs
Phone: 6406 0872 email: aminashraf@hkcc.org email: mike@bsmart.one
Schwinn Cycling Certified Instructor (Bronze level) Ladies Captain
Garish Davies 9270 4849
Ben Simpson Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise email: karlaigarish@gmail.com
with Honours in Exercise Physiology
Phone: 9274 1230 email: bensimpson@hkcc.org NETBALL
Schwinn Cycling Certified Instructor (Bronze level) Convenor
Olivia Meo-Groser
Rachael Lau Personal Trainer (Part-Time) email: netballconvenor@hkcc.org
Phone: 9272 3103 email: rachellau@hkcc.org
RUGBY
HOCKEY
Convenor
Genevieve Rowe FIH Level 3 James Wood
Phone: 5169 6835 email: genrowe@hkcc.org email: rugby.chairman@hkcc.org
Club Captain
NETBALL Wilfred Lau
email: rugby.captain@hkcc.org
Robin Manihera Coaching Level 3 email: robinmanihera@hkcc.org
SQUASH
RUGBY Convenor
Kieran Hale email: kieranhale@hkcc.org Frank Achouch 9175 0443
email: achouchfrank@hotmail.com
SQUASH
TENNIS
Chad Sunde Phone: 9522 0434 email: chadesunde@gmail.com
Convenor
Phil Lung 6770 6825
SWIMMING email: pelung@gmail.com
Multi-Sport Phone: 2540 1257 email: admin@multi-sport.com.hk
GOLF
TENNIS Mark Winstanley 9193 5246
email: winstanleyma@gmail.com
Jason Lijewski Head Tennis Professional
Bachelor of Business
TCA Level 2 Accredited Coach TABLE TENNIS
Phone: 9653 2782 email: jasonlijewski@hkcc.org Simon Chan
email: chan.simon@dorsey.com
Chattida Thimjapo Senior Tennis Professional
Phone: 9318 5864 email: chattthimjapo@hkcc.org TEN PIN BOWLING
Convenor
Nathan Willis Senior Tennis Professional Tony Ku
ATPCA Advanced email: tonyykku@gmail.com
Phone: 9064 5200 email: nathanwillis@hkcc.org Captain Nicholas Brown
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10HKCC… HOSTING THE COMMUNITY
Sports Development Officer,
Kingsley Kelly, reports…
CSD Sport for All Day 2018
In association with the Leisure and Cultural Services
Department, the Club once again hosted “An Introduction
to Cricket” workshop, and this year we also introduced
“An Introduction to Hockey” for our Members and the
general public on the 5th August. Throughout the day,
participants of all ages had a great time learning about
new sports. This initiative is an integral part of the Club’s
contribution towards the local community. Our major
goals are to improve the sporting standards of Hong Kong
sportspersons and facilitate the development of sport in
Hong Kong.
Thank you to our Cricket Coaches Adil and Nizakat who
provided an informative presentation on the history of
cricket and about HKCC’s growth in developing the game.
Also, our Hockey section for always getting involved with
the community work that goes on within the Club.
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11HKCC… HOSTING THE COMMUNITY
The Hong Kong International YMCA Explorer Camp
Bowls Classic 2018 Singles In partnership with the Young Men’s Christian
Qualifying Association, the Club featured the Explorer Camp
programme giving the opportunity for children aged
The Hong Kong International Bowls Classic is one 7-8 to come in and foster an appreciation for nature.
of the best outdoor lawn bowls tournaments in the In this workshop we had 35 children participate over 2
world. HKCC hosted a total of 54 matches (Men’s weeks for experimental learning on the basis of having
and Women’s) on 4th August, giving the opportunity fun and looking at the beauty of nature from around the
for local lawn bowlers to play against some of the best world. Thank you to the Events department for running
bowlers from around the world. Incorporated with such a great programme.
the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association, the Club is
proud to be one of the hosting venues for its Singles
Qualifying event this year. We continue to support
national sports associations to enhance training or
playing opportunities for deserving sportspersons and
provide the Ground to host domestic, regional and
international sporting competitions.
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12Concordia Lutheran School
The HKCC hosted Concordia
Lutheran School. As 35 kids
filled the Ground, smiles could
be seen on everyone’s faces. After
an introduction to the basic
concepts of cricket and history of the sport in Hong
Kong, students took to the Cricket Centre to play
throwing activities and team building between each
other. Conducted by our women’s cricket coach, Cri
Zelda Brits, they learned how to develop confidence
and good sportsmanship. With the sole focus of
developing the sport, the contribution of HKCC in
the sporting community for schools will continue to
grow. The programmes have been a great experience
for all involved and it is wonderful to see a variety of
children attempting new sports.
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13HKCC… GIVING SPORTING TALENT TO THE COMMUNITY
Ishitaa Gidwani What has Cricket given to you?
Growing up, Ishitaa’s hard
work at her ability, albeit on the
Ground or in the Cricket Centre
of Excellence, had allowed her
the opportunity to develop a
leadership role for the Hong
Kong Cricket Association, now
known as Cricket Hong Kong, enabling her to travel
to India, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka,
Australia among many other countries, and even play
at Lord’s.
“Cricket has done so much for me and I’ve been able
Ishitaa was born and raised in Hong Kong. In primary to play the game I love and travel around the world.
school, cricket was not her sport of choice. Her father, I hope that over my years playing cricket that I have
Anoop Gidwani, who was an active cricket umpire for given back to the game and shared my knowledge with
more than 15 years, introduced her at the age of 10 to the next generation of young Gappers and Hong Kong
the Gappers (junior cricket) programme held at the Women’s Cricket.”
Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC).
What does cricket mean to you?
Why Cricket?
Regardless of being a Member or not, the contributions
At the time, cricket was only a sport her dad watched that HKCC provides young aspiring athletes still
on the television and to have girls playing in Hong remain important and significant. Ishitaa, now has
Kong was unheard of. Ishitaa enrolled into the joined the Club in her own right and still continues to
Gappers programme and was able to utilize the Club’s provide the Club with her sporting talent, representing
facilities as a non-member. All the tools were provided HKCC Willow Wielders. Ishitaa still has high hopes
and it did not take long for the ability to shine and for Women’s Cricket in Hong Kong, seeing big
perform on the pitch. Within a span of a few years, she improvements over the years in local and international
was able to secure her spot on the National team and school sporting programmes.
a few years later, captain the National U19 and Senior
team as well. Two of her most memorable tournaments “I’ve been at The Hong Kong Cricket Club for most
as Captain were The Asian Games and The Asia Cup. of my life. It is the childhood memories in the Cricket
Centre with my father and training on the Ground
“Having access to these amazing facilities at HKCC with my coaches that will always stay with me.”
gave me the opportunity to work on my development
as a cricketer and also have access to watching some of
the 6’s teams in training, which inspired me a lot.”
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14CRICKET
The New Season – 2018/19
by Captain of Cricket
A
s I write, we are beginning the pre- Scorers
season trials with just a few more
short weeks until the season is once Justin Fletcher is once again leading our team of scorers.
again upon us. Nathan Law, Head Justin is ably assisted by Hugh Kerridge, Andrew Marks
Groundsman (recently returning from a and we welcome newcomers Stu Gordon and Jason Cave.
secondment to Lord’s Cricket Ground) and his team
have done a fine job in preparing us for the new Umpires
season.
Zubair Nizami’s team of umpires is made up of Steve
Coaching McOrist, Gary Panons,Simon Riley and John Prakash.
The summer months have seen a number of changes. To all our volunteers and staff - on behalf of our Captains
We say goodbye to Craig Wright and wish him all and players, thank you so much for your efforts and
the best for his future. We welcome Ryan Buckley as expertise.
our new Senior Coach and we all wish him well in
his new role. Team Captains – 2018-19 Season
Ryan will be assisted by full time coaches, Cri-Zelda Wanderers: Liam Ginnivan
Britz and Adil Mehmood. We are also in the process Scorpions: Isaac Poole
of finalizing an MCC Young Cricketer to once again Optimists: Mark Wright
join us for the season and are currently working on Nomads: Luke Rewega
Visa applications. Gap Ramblers: Belan Aiyadorai
Witherers: Jon Worby
In addition, we welcome James Miles, a level 2 coach
who will be spending his work-experience gap year To all our players, we are ready for
playing and coaching at the Club.
another highly enjoyable season of cricket
Gappers at the Club and I wish you all every
success. Play hard, play fair and always in
Thanks to Madhav Shankar for once again leading
our Gappers as Convenor, ably assisted by Ryan the ‘Spirit of Cricket’
Buckley and his team of coaches, including Nizakat
Khan, Tanveer Ahmed. Robbo
A recent gathering on the balcony to farewell Outing Head Cricket Coach, Craig Wright.
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15CRICKET
Saying Farewell
A
dinner to farewell former Captain of
Cricket, Scorpion Captain and Rambler,
David Mallinson, was held in the Long
Room on 1st August. Ten of his former
team mates attended and, during his
hilarious speech, Mallo compared the assembled XI to
world cricket’s greatest players.
I had the great honour of sharing Mallo’s stats with all
present:
Scorpions Scorpions - 1996 - David, front row, second left
130 matches. 122 innings. 25 not outs. 4519 runs.
Average 46.55. HS 140*
Ramblers
25 matches. 25 innings. 4 not outs. 960 runs.
Average 45.71
Fabulous figures that reflect just how good a player
he was over 12 seasons. His bowling was rather the
opposite but, safe to say, he remembered the one wicket
he took for the Scorps!
Scorpions’ captains all!
He was presented with a photograph of the Club,
the inscription on which said “Presented to David
Mallinson. A true Sportsman in every sense”.
David and his family - Maurine, Celeste, Philippine and
Basile - will be moving to London shortly and we wish
them all the very best.
Sean Robson
Gap Ramblers 2000 Cup winners
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16CRICKET
Middlesex Women
T20 County
Champions 2018
“Natasha showering her teammates with
celebratory Champagne after the win”
I
n a year of firsts, we once again find HKCC’s
Natasha Miles at the forefront – leading
Middlesex Women to their first ever piece of
silverware! Playing back to back games is never easy but, luckily,
Natasha won the toss which gave her girls an opportunity
On Sunday 1st July, Natasha led Middlesex to the to rest and put some runs on the board, and they did
title of the Division 1 Vitality T20 Championship, just that. Leading from the front, Natasha made 38 and
beating Warwickshire and Kent in a three-way shoot Middlesex put on a score of 128, slightly below par but
out. certainly defendable.
Middlesex won seven of their eight games, with their Middlesex definitely had a task on their hands, coming
eighth game against Kent acting effectively as a final. up against a number of England and England Academy
players in the Kent line-up, but they held their nerve
Middlesex beat Warwickshire early in the day under some ice cool leadership and went home with the
scoring 150 for 7 and restricting the opposition to trophy.
128 to secure their first win of the day.
To put the icing on the cake, Natasha and the team were
presented with the trophy in front of a sold-out crowd at
Lord’s Cricket Ground during the innings break of the
Middlesex v. Surrey Vitality Blast London derby.
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17CRICKET
HKCA Women T20 League Table - Final Placings 2017-18 Season
RANK TEAM Played Won Drawn Lost Points Total
Points
Kowloon Cricket Club., KCC Maidens 10 8 0 0 36 40
Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club, DLSW Wasps 10 4 0 2 24 30
Hong Kong Cricket Club, HKCC Willow Wielders 10 5 0 3 24 28
Hong Kong Cricket Club, HKCC Cavaliers 10 4 0 5 18 22
Craigengower Cricket Club, CCC Fung Wong 10 3 0 6 14 16
United Services Recreation Club, USRC Women's T20 10 0 0 8 4 4
HKCC Willow Wielders T20
Batting Matches Innings Runs N.O. H.S Ave. Ct. St.
Yasmin Daswani 9 9 234 3 67* 39 2 0
Sara Young 6 5 96 0 46 19.2 1 1
Mariko Hill 6 4 67 1 41* 22.33 2 0
Marina Lamplough 4 3 53 1 34 26.5 0 0
Betty Ka Man Chan 1 1 26 0 26 26 - -
Josie Arimas 6 3 31 0 25 10.33 0 0
Sau Ha Chan 5 5 51 3 20* 25.5 3 0
Ishitaa Gidwani 8 4 26 1 15* 8.67 1 0
Tracy Walker 4 4 19 0 14 4.75 - -
Katy Gibbons 4 3 17 0 9 5.67 0 0
Zenny Badajos 7 4 16 1 8 5.33 0 0
Ashley Shuk Ling Hung 3 2 11 1 6* 11 - -
Venezia Ogden 8 7 20 3 6* 5 1 1
Annie Hung Ying Ho 7 2 3 1 3* 3 1 0
Riza Wines 8 1 1 0 1 1 0 0
Aneka Ogden 7 1 0 1 0* - 0 0
Esther Corder 1 1 0 0 0 0 - -
Jennifer Alumbro 2 0 - - - - - -
Jonna Eguid 1 0 - - - - - -
Rosaly Pagarigan 1 0 - - - - - -
Bowling Matches Overs Wkts M'dens Runs Ave. RpO Best
Ishitaa Gidwani 8 186 6 4 120 20 3.87 2/5
Annie Hung Ying Ho 7 150 5 2 113 22.6 4.52 1/7
Riza Wines 8 87 4 0 103 25.75 7.1 1/9
Sau Ha Chan 5 103 4 2 92 23 5.36 1/8
Mariko Hill 6 110 15 2 76 5.07 4.15 5/ 6
Sara Young 6 48 1 0 72 72 9 0
Aneka Ogden 7 66 1 0 63 63 5.73 1/4
Katy Gibbons 4 60 1 0 58 58 5.8 1/9
Ashley Shuk Ling Hung 3 30 1 0 48 48 9.6 0
Yasmin Daswani 9 18 1 0 36 36 12 1/9
Esther Corder 1 24 0 0 30 - 7.5 0/30
Josie Arimas 6 30 1 0 23 23 4.6 1/9
Betty Ka Man Chan 1 24 2 0 15 7.5 3.75 1/8
Zenny Badajos 7 12 0 0 13 - 6.5 0/13
Tracy Walker 4 6 0 0 10 - 10 0/10
Marina Lamplough 4 24 1 0 5 5 1.25 1/5
Jennifer Alumbro 2 - - - - - - -
Jonna Eguid 1 - - - - - - -
Rosaly Pagarigan 1 - - - - - - -
Venezia Ogden 8 - - - - - - -
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HKCC Cavaliers T20
Batting Matches Innings Runs N.O. H.S Ave. Ct. St.
Mary Henderson 6 5 169 0 111 33.8 1 1
Cathy Miller 9 9 99 2 66* 14.14 - -
Natural Yip 8 8 217 2 63 36.17 2 0
Mei Wai Alison Siu 4 3 8 2 5* 8 2 0
Romela Osabel 2 1 4 1 4* - - -
Ruchitha Venkatesh 8 7 83 3 31* 20.75 1 0
Lemon Cheung 7 6 69 0 28 11.5 2 2
Jasmine Titmuss 3 3 41 0 27 13.67 3 0
Alvina Tam 8 4 46 2 25* 23 - -
Emma Lai 9 7 63 1 25* 10.5 1 0
Amanda Cheung 8 4 30 0 23 7.5 0 0
Samantha Yung 1 1 1 1 1* - - -
Ka Ling Wong 2 1 0 1 0* - - -
Angel Yeuk Hei Lum 5 2 0 0 0 0 - -
Bautista Leslie 1 1 0 0 0 0 - -
Celeste Mallinson 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ching Yu So 4 2 0 0 0 0 - -
Yip Anastasia 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Keithlyn Joy Menor 1 0 - - - - - -
Ma Luz Mandia 2 0 - - - - - -
Bowling Matches Overs Wkts M'dens Runs Ave. RpO Best
Alvina Tam 8 144 6 3 140 23.33 5.83 1/5
Ruchitha Venkatesh 8 138 6 0 125 20.83 5.43 1/3
Emma Lai 9 116 2 0 122 61 6.31 1/2
Natural Yip 8 78 2 1 76 38 5.85 1/9
Amanda Cheung 8 78 2 0 75 37.5 5.77 1/5
Ching Yu So 4 48 0 0 70 - 8.75 0/16
Celeste Mallinson 3 33 1 0 48 48 8.73 0
Mei Wai Alison Siu 4 78 4 2 42 10.5 3.23 1
Ma Luz Mandia 2 24 0 0 35 - 8.75 0/35
Yip Anastasia 2 28 2 0 25 12.5 5.36 1/2
Lemon Cheung 7 6 0 0 12 - 12 0/12
Jasmine Titmuss 3 18 4 1 4 1 1.33 1
Angel Yeuk Hei Lum 5 - - - - - - -
Bautista Leslie 1 - - - - - - -
Cathy Miller 9 - - - - - - -
Ka Ling Wong 2 - - - - - - -
Keithlyn Joy Menor 1 - - - - - - -
Mary Henderson 6 - - - - - - -
Romela Osabel 2 - - - - - - -
Samantha Yung 1 - - - - - - -
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19GOLF
T
he June event was a washout with no-one getting past
seven holes before the heavens opened and the course
was flooded.
The July event went ahead with fortunately no
weather dramas. As to the results, some things never
change as both winners were very familiar to us all. Eamonn
O’Connell with 38 points proved too strong for the men and Ann
Coughlan with 29 was best of the ladies.
However, we did have Caroline Shelley winning the Longest Drive
for the first time, much to her delight. Andrew Steadson won the
Men’s with Robert and Musetta winning Nearest the Pin.
Our August event went ahead in overcast conditions with just a little
rain. The course was very wet underfoot but with the greens in excellent
condition, good scoring was still possible.
In the men’s event, fighting out for top spot were Tim Chillington and
Alex Shephard, both hitting a fine 39 points with Tim winning on a
countback.
For the ladies, the winner was Mabel Mak with 29 playing in her last
tournament before her departure to the UK.
Long Drive was won by Musetta Zimmermann and Greg Paull and the
Near Pins were won by Ann Coughlan and Mark Coleman.
HKCC Phoenix Hills Golf Outing
On the 27 & 28 July, the Golf Society
travelled to Phoenix Hills Golf Club for the
first time ever.
6 brave and golf crazy souls signed up for this
outing during the rainy season and luckily we
were greeted with sunny skies and a welcome
sign to match. The overnight stay had everyone
ready to tackle the 27 hole layout playing each
A, B and C courses. All three 9 hole courses
were well looked after. The greens were good
and the fairways were well groomed and
recently cut. To golf in China, I can speak on
behalf of everyone that we were all pleased to
be able to have access to a course with such
great service, a 5-star accommodation, and
friendly company. This was a lovely golf trip to
have organised and one we all hope to go again
soon.
Kingsley Kelly
Sports Development
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20GOLF
Ryder Cup Golf Day at Kau Sai Chau
Saturday 29 September
7:15 a.m. Depart from HKCC
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Tee Time
6:30 p.m. Dinner at HKCC
Tournament Package: $1,350 per person
Includes 18-hole golfing, shuttle bus between HKCC and Kau Sai
Chau golf course, *dinner and prizes for the winning team.
*Dinner ONLY: $250 per Member, $270 per Member’s Guest
The format will be Ryder Cup style, consisting of matches of
‘fourball, better ball’ based on handicaps for each player – the lowest
net score of the foursomes wins the hole for the two ball team.
A team win over the 18 holes is worth one point and a tie is worth
half a point.
A fun-filled golf day with the idea of returning to the Club
afterwards for some Ryder Cup Trivia and to watch the action LIVE
on TV.
*If you are interested in joining only the dinner and watch Ryder
Cup Live at the Club, you are very welcome! Come with your family
members and friends too!
Calendar for 2018
Outings
Sat 29th Sep Ryder Cup Day Kau Sai Chau South
Fri 12th Oct Golf Outing Kau Sai Chau East
Fri 23rd Nov Club Championship Kau Sai Chau North/South
Tours
Sat 8th to Sun 16th Sep Ireland
Sat 27th to Sun 28th Oct Phoenix Hills, China
You are invited to join the HKCC Golf Society
Free enrolment.
Simply send in your name, membership number and contact details.
You will receive first hand golf information including outings, overseas trips, social dinners, etc.
This invitation is also extended to your spouse or partner.
Any enquiry please check with Sports Development Officer,
Kingsley Ross Kelly on 3511 8665 or kingsleykelly@hkcc.org.
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21NETBALL
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12th – 19th September
The perfect balance of pleasure and pain. Come and
Trial date information can be found on the HKCC have a natter while working on your game fitness and
website - https://www.hkcc.org/netball.aspx hopefully stave off injury.
Contact Olivia Meo-Groser for further information.
oliviameogroser@gmail.com
CONGRATULATIONS !
Putting a ring on it –
HK National Team announced –
Michelle, Krystle & Emma Sarah Grimmer
Congratulations to Michelle Arkell, Krystle Edwards This girl is never not sporting a gorgeous smile but
and Emma Bibby who have been selected to play for recently a young gentleman, named Basil Kroepfli,
Hong Kong Opens in the Asian Championships held gave her an extra special reason to smile. A huge
in Singapore from the 1st to 9th September. congratulations from us all on your engagement.
All games will be streamed live on HKNA’s facebook
page from the Tuesday onwards and the top 2 teams
will qualify to play in the Netball World Cup in
Liverpool in July 2019.
Ultra Marathon –
Kate Pallett and Amanda Grange
60km. In Mongolia. In 3 days. Madness. But these
two were just mad enough to do it. You really do
inspire us both on and off the court. Congratulations
Kate and Amanda for being that little bit mad but a
whole lot of awesome.
Off Overseas
Sending our fondest wishes with our players who are
heading overseas to start their teritary study. Pretty
sure visa requirements are that they play for HKCC
whenever they return to Hong Kong.
Kylie Chow Georgina Jarrett
Emily Harber Naomi Crawford
Sophie Krantz Anna Leven
Sophie Gowran (Schooling overseas)
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22NETBALL
Player Profile – Cecilia Lau 6. What is your proudest
sporting achievement?
Winning my first
netball medal when
If you were fortunate enough to catch last season’s
I was 10 years old
cracking grand-final between HKCC Crickets and
comes top of the
Forever 21, then you’ll know the name Cecilia Lau.
list. It was the first
She lit up the court like no one’s business.
major medal the
1. Where do you call home? Sydney, Australia senior team at my
school had won in
2. Has netball always been your sport of choice? many years and I
Growing up, I thought about being a professional had such an amazing
netball player but I also played tennis, softball, experience at the
netball, did athletics and ballroom dancing. finals with the team.
I remembered
3. What has been your best and/or worst moment on
wearing my medal while showering and sleeping
court? Our Crickets win with Robin is right up
for about 2 weeks.
there!
7. When not playing netball you like to… Eat :) Catch-
4. Why do you play netball? I love the competitive
up with friends.... I love shopping, massages and
nature of netball and the balance between the
dancing! Chilling at home with a good movie and
finesse and the physicality. One of the best things
some bubble milk tea works too!
about being involved in netball is making new
friends, whether that is with players, coaches or 8. Are there any words of wisdom you live by on, or off,
supporters. the court? Believe in yourself, put your all into what
you do and have fun doing it...
5. Who are your heroes/role models/idols? I would have
to say my mother. Growing up with just mum, she 9. What are the top five places on your travel bucket list?
was always my safety net. Santorini Greece, Swiss Alps, France, Egypt and
the Dominican Republic.
My mum is back in Sydney. One of the hardest
thing I’ve ever done in life was moving away from 10. What music gets you dancing? I absolutely love
her to live in Hong Kong. Even though I’m in Hong Latin music as I love to salsa…. and some Reggae
Kong I still manage to talk to her nearly every day, classics!
even if it’s just a quick text. My mum is more than
just mum, she is my best friend!!
HKNA Mixed Netball League
Congratulations to the HKCC members who braved
the heat and competed in this summer’s Mixed Netball
competion.
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23NETBALL
Reminder - Netfest Donations • Netball trainers
• Netballs
• Netball team uniform
Time to clear out your wardrobe and storage during • Sportswear
summer…ready for the new season with new gear?? • Netball bibs (full set)
Don’t throw them away but donate them and let them • Other sports trainers are welcome too
be re-used again. HKNA is collecting donations on
behalf of Diepsloot Combined School in South Africa **Please deliver your donations before Friday 14th
and we’d like to help! Please donate: September to the HKCC Sports Desk or take with you to
the Ovolo Southside Netfest tournament @ Wong Chuk
Hang Recreational Ground, 15-16 September.**
14s and 16s Player rate required at this level. It was very rewarding to see
them adjust very quickly and put into practice on the
Development Singapore Tour second day what they had learned on the first day of
play. Although no games were won, in the long term
(22nd - 24th June 2018) we will see the benefits of these teams playing at this
tournament.
HKCC entered two junior netball teams into the We were very lucky that the HKNA Game and Coach
inaugural Singapore Netball Academy International Development Officer and Captain of our Hong Kong
Quad Series run by the Singapore Netball Academy National team, Connie Wong, was visiting relatives
Club. The other teams came from Singapore, Cairns in Singapore and offered to help out where she could
(Australia) and Malaysia. during the day. This was most helpful as the teams
were playing one after the other and also in one
Objectives of the tour: instance at the same time.
- To provide development and experience for HKCC A special thanks to Christina Yue for all of her
junior players in an international tournament organisation and to the HKCC Netball Committee
environment, for their support in getting this tour off the ground -
- for players to experience touring with a club team Robin Manihera
and
- to travel with netball friends and make new friends.
The tour was a success with our girls gaining valuable
playing experience against 3 teams each with different
playing styles. Our teams matched them with skills but
initially were lacking in game sense and the high work
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24SQUASH
Masters Summer League 2018
- by Richard Collis, M3 Convenor
Masters players don’t stop because
it’s summer…
Officially, the HK Squash season runs from October
until May. However, over the last 5 or so years, a
number of clubs of like minded squashies have decided
that there are still a number of players that want to
enjoy all facets (more on what that means later…) of
the game over the summer months in a more relaxed
format than the official leagues; none more eager than
of course the “Masters” players!
So, what’s a “Masters” squash player? If you investigate
the officious rules of HK Squash, you will see that it’s
an age based category that has as an entry threshold of
the tender birthday of 40 (unless you are good enough
to play in the M1 edition and then there’s a series of year was our Boundary Bar and there has been wide
silly rules that let someone aged 35, who only plays spread acknowledgement of what a top place this is to
a certain…..I digress!) although for those of us who socialise post the on court jousting!
have spent many years in this category, there is also a
team based entry threshold of “people who enjoy the Although enthusiasm for the this inter-club challenge
social side of squash”; now we are getting to all the is always high before the summer starts, we did have a
facets of the game. “go to” list of around 19 potential players from which
to elicit 4 every week, yet again though, we continued
This year we had 6 clubs join the fray and a 7th club our sad track record of placing less than first in this
offered reservists, as follows: competition – at this tim,e we should thank the
HKCC player representatives:
1. The footie boys (HKFC)
2. The sailors (RHKYC) 1. Thierry Mocquiaux (disqualified after his 1
3. Our servicemen (USRC) and only match for being too good?!)
4. The southerners (AMC) 2. Russ Lamb (new to the Club and the section)
5. The mixed racketeers (LRC) 3. Wilson Man
6. The good guys from the Gap (HKCC) 4. Chris Evans
7. The Reservists (CCC) 5. David Hewitt
6. Stephane (Mac) Macresy
To make it all a bit competitive and worth playing for, 7. Tim Eyre
there’s an old wooden racquet mounted on the HKFC 8. Stale Ytterdal
wall and a cup trophy up for grabs, with a vague set of 9. Andy Swarbrick
rules around fairness and fun with a total game count 10. Henry Vera
as a points system towards who fights for the final. 11. And the writer…
With only 10 matches to earn as many points as Special mention also to the fan club of Hannah
possible, the stage was set for the kick-off on the Richards and Nicola Ward who supported us at many
same night as the round ball World Cup unleashed of the events!
Robbie Williams into global lounge rooms and whilst
having slightly less controversy (oh alright, and less While the HKCC crew have put up a good fight over
interest….) the matches were mercilessly contested the 10 weeks of competition, we were pipped at the
and a ref lective moment remembers broken strings, post for 2nd spot last week and now head to the big
smashed racquets, torn old muscles, elbow, hand finale evening at the HKFC on 30th August in 3rd
and thumb strains, some blood and plenty of laughs, place; as we often say in Masters Squash… Squash and
good food, good wine and fun company as always the F&B were the true winners again!
across the participating clubs. New to the mix this
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25SQUASH
Jesters Tour Hong Kong
- by Russell Lamb
O
n 14th July, HKCC welcomed a
touring squash side from the North
of England, the Jesters. The Jesters
describe themselves as a historic
nomadic club, established in the
1920s, with about 3000 members worldwide. Calibrating the standard of
touring teams is always tricky, so (to be on the safe side) we fielded a team of
nine strong players and as it happened, most of the games were fairly evenly-
matched.
Mike Chin had a close game against his Jesters’ counterpart, Scott. In probably
the most evenly-matched game all day, both players exhibited similar playing
styles, relying on a combination of power and patience when needed. Scott just
pipped it 3-2 in this closest of encounters but it could have gone either way.
Hugh Dyus played the Jesters Number One, Ross Mchoul, the Head Squash
Coach of one of the big Edinburgh sports clubs. The fact that Ross had his
own racket sponsor gave some indication Hugh was in for a tough match!
Hugh certainly held his own on the skills front leading to some great rallies,
although Ross (perhaps due to being a little bit younger) used his speed well
and finished a 3-0 winner. Liam then played Nicky Horne, a former age group
England international player. Another great game with players using all four
corners led to Liam coming home with the victory. Chris finished his game
3-0, his power game proving too much for his younger opponent. Similarly
Jess and Charmaine both proved too strong with their fitness and speed to
the ball put to good effect, whilst Matthieu’s unorthodox front court game
caused endless problems. I played against John, a squash coach at Barnard • Rajeev L (retired)
Castle School in Durham, a place I had visited many times at school to play or • Chris Evans W
get beaten by) at rugby. History repeated itself and John’s tactics of lobs and • Charmaine W
length to move me around worked well – he ended up a deserved winner at 3-1. • Matthieu W
• Jessica W
The HKCC finished up 5-4 winners followed by a great meal with the touring • Russ L
team in the Willow Room (thanks in no small part to Charmaine’s menu • Liam W
selections) and watching the England World Cup game in the Sportsman’s. An • Michael L
honourable mention has to go to Rajeev, who was playing well against Simon • Hugh L
(the Jesters’ captain) and was 2-1 up when he had to forfeit the match due to
an ankle injury. Hope you recover soon Rajeev!
Superheroes Summer League 2018
- by Stephane (Mac) Macresy
Superheroes Summer League 2018 came to an end on
17th July following 7 amazing nights and, in spite of
the holiday season, more than 150 players joined in
with 20-25 players per night not being uncommon!
Superheroes do form a great family as was shown, as
we extended the nights into great dinner parties, many
Indian buffets and some good and not so good soccer
games to watch on screen (such as France Denmark
who got everyone asleep at the Chater Tavern).
The Summer League was also the opportunity for
new joiners to test themselves against as many players
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