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HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB JUNE 2018 NEW LOOK IN THIS ISSUE - F&B promotions - Tournament updates - and more...
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Contents
GENERAL COMMITTEE
President : Dermot Agnew
Vice President : Fook Aun Chew
Vice President : Nick Hunsworth
Vice President : Bobby Lawson
Vice President : Iain Valentine
Chairman : John Shanahan
Hon. Secretary : Mike Wood
Hon. Treasurer : Alan Morgan
Constitutional Affairs : Jeff Lane
Development : Peter Crabtree The Thoughts of the Chairman.......................................2
Discipline : James Niehorster
Membership : Maurice O’Brien
Sports & Recreation : Karin Looram
From the Desk of Mark Pawley ......................................4
Hockey Officer : Charles Poulton
Lawn Bowls Officer : Mike Worth From the Sports Department..........................................5
Rugby Officer : Don Rider
Soccer Officer : Neil Jensen Food and Beverage promotions......................................6
Squash Officer : Malcolm Kerr
Squash.......................................................................15
MANAGEMENT
General Manager : Mark Pawley Mini Rugby..................................................................19
Director of Operations : Tony Sealy
Director of Food and Beverage : Dominique Artigolle
Soccer........................................................................21
Director of Finance : Ricky Chan
Asst. Financial Controller : May Chang
Executive Chef : Jason Kelly Lynn
Junior Soccer..............................................................24
Facilities Manager : Evan Tao
Membership Services Manager : Kerry Ogle Hockey.......................................................................25
Human Resources Manager : Angela Chan
Executive Housekeeper : Tracy Tseung Lawn Bowls.................................................................32
Netball........................................................................34
Tennis.........................................................................36
CLUB MAGAZINE
Monthly journal of the Hong Kong Football
Golf............................................................................38
Club. Arranged by Brian Chun. For information
and requests for placement of advertisements Swimming and Triathlon...............................................40
in “Club” please call 2830 9503. The opinions
expressed in the articles are those of the writers Bowling and Interest Group..........................................41
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 June 2018 1
The Thoughts of the Chairman
Dear Members,
W
e had another successful HKFC Citi Soccer writing, thirteen chefs short of establishment. The
Sevens last month, with some top level old adage that a duck seems to be gliding along on
international matches being played and the water, but underneath is paddling away like mad,
world-famous stars from past and present interacting seems to be an appropriate analogy. We are actively
with the spectators in the Infield. We hosted the Asian looking to recruit more Chefs, but please have some
Rugby Championship match between Hong Kong patience if your order is not being processed as fast
and Malaysia on 26th May, and we will also be as you would like.
playing host to the Hong Kong versus South Korea
The General Committee Working Group dealing with
match in that competition on the 2nd June. So,
John J Shanahan, the Government proposals on Private Recreational
come down and enjoy some first-class rugby action
Chairman Leases, are also putting together our submission
on the day(s).
to the Government appointed Task Force on Land
On the non-sporting front, you will see that more Supply. The focus of these submissions will be
signage and artwork has gone up on the Second different, and the Working Group is putting together
Floor. Remedial work is also being undertaken by vital information to support our arguments concerning
the Contractor to sort out a number of defects, such our premises, alongside a public relations company
as water seepage at the ceiling of the Chairman’s that we have engaged to help us present our case
Bar. I should flag here that the Back of House Staff, in a targeted manner. I will keep you all informed of
in particular the Chef’s Brigade, have been working progress as time goes on.
diligently to ensure that everything is up to standard.
However, as with many other places in Hong Kong at
the moment, we are suffering from a citywide shortage John J Shanahan
of Food and Beverage Staff. We are, at the time of Chairman
2018 HKFC CENTENARY CUP
Back row (L to R): HKJC CEO Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges with HKJC Stewards – Mr Martin Liao; Sir C K Chow; Dr Eric Li Ka Cheung;
Mr Philip N L Chen; Mr Michael T H Lee and Deputy Chairman Mr Anthony W K Chow
Front row (L to R): Guest of Horse Owner, Jockey Mr M Chadwick, Chocolate Syndicate – Four Horse Owners, Mrs Shanahan, Mrs Wood,
HKFC Chairman Mr John Shanahan, HKFC Hon Secretary Mr Michael Wood, and HKJC Chairman Dr Simon Ip
2 June 2018
HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB
For Sale
Race Box CORPORATE
SUBSCRIBERSHIPS
at the Happy Valley Race Course
The Club maintains a Box at the Happy Valley race The HKFC is currently offering 50 Corporate
course which is available for Members to book in Subscriberships for sale, at a price of HK$3.3m
advance. each, to help fund the future renovation of the
HKFC.
Cost:
On purchase of a Corporate Subscribership a
F&B Package: $710 per head.
company becomes a Corporate Member and
Admission badge: $60 per head.
is entitled to nominate an individual and their
F&B arrangement: immediate family to enjoy the benefits of
The Race Box is provided with a Buffet and membership of the HKFC.
unlimited drinks. More information can be obtained by
Beverages are available from 6pm, and Dinner Buffet contacting Kerry Ogle, Membership Services
is available from 6.30pm to 9.30pm Manager on 2830 9502 or by email to
membership@hkfc.com.
Booking:
For information on HKFC facilities please view
Booking Forms are available at Reception and from
our website www.hkfc.com.hk. 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
Club Magazine June 2018 3
From the Desk of Mark Pawley
A
t the time of writing we are basking in 35oC On the food and beverage front there will, no doubt,
of sunshine. Whilst there are no rain clouds be a few of you who will be very happy with the
around at the moment, it is worthwhile return of the Wine Carousel to the Chairman’s
reminding you all of the Typhoon and Black Bar. So, now we have the Carvery at lunch time,
Rainstorm Warning for the Club which is outlined the Afternoon Set Tea and the Wine Carousel from
below. 6.30pm to 10.30pm in the evening!
On the sporting front, as the Chairman has noted the In the Sportsman’s Bar in June “Live” tennis will be
HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens went extremely well with on screen. First up we have the French Open from
Newcastle United the eventual winners of the Cup Sunday 27th May through Sunday 10th June and
competition. The tournament was a “tad” on then from the 2nd July through to Sunday 15th
Mark Pawley,
General Manager
the hot side throughout but this didn’t seem to July we have Wimbledon. Running along with these
diminish the quality of play from the top teams. two Grand Slam tournaments we will be looking to
Well done to all those who were involved in the show the FIFA Would Cup which “Kicks-off” on
organisation and running of what was a really strong Thursday 14th June and finishes with the Final on
tournament. Sunday 15th July.
With the summer heat definitely upon us and use And, don’t forget Father’s Day on Sunday 17th
of the Swimming Pool Complex no doubt high on June and the June Wine Dinner promotion “A
many Members agenda’s please note the Pool Safety Journey through the flavours of Apulia” with free
Guidelines and Bye-laws on the opposite page as well flow Veuve Clicquot in the Restaurant on Friday
as the “Oh Poop” guidelines. Re the latter we have 22nd June.
to close the pool, for cleaning, if there is any poop
I look forward to seeing you all at the Club!
in it, so, please do look to ensure non-potty trained
children are wearing swim nappies or disposable Mark Pawley,
nappies at all times at the Swimming Pool Complex. General Manager
NOTICE TO MEMBERS:
TYPHOON AND BLACK RAINSTORM WARNING
•U
pon the hoisting of Typhoon Signal No. 8, or above, the Club Premises shall be cleared within 30
minutes of the raising of such Signal
• If such Signal is lowered between 5:00am and 5:00pm, such facilities of the Club as Management
shall decide will be reopened that day within two hours of such Signal being lowered.
• If such Signal is lowered between 5:00pm and 5:00am the Club will reopen at 7:00am. Upon the
issuance of a Black Rainstorm Warning, the Club, or some of its facilities, may be closed.
4 June 2018
Pool Safety
Parents: Please watch your child(ren) closely at all times. The importance of adult supervision cannot be
overstated, you are fully responsible for the safety and welfare of your child(ren).
• Please ensure that you and your children are aware of the swimming pool rules.
• Children should know what the outcome will be if rules are broken.
• It is NOT the Lifeguards’ responsibility to supervise your child(ren).
Oh Poop!
The Swimming Pool Complex is a great place to be particularly when we have fine weather, but a poop
accident will ruin the day for everyone.
If your child is sick or has diarrhoea, please keep him or her out of the pool/s. If your child is not potty trained
please ensure that he or she is wearing reusable or disposable swim nappies when in pool.
Reusable swim nappies or disposable nappies can be purchased at the Club Shop at the Ground floor Lobby.
Disposable nappies are also available to purchase at the Swimming Pool Sign-in Desk.
Oh Poop…what a perfect way to end the weekend or holiday fun for everyone. Make sure it’s not you!
Swimming Pool Complex Bye-laws:
• Members and Family members must produce their Membership • Children under 11 years of age must be supervised by an adult
Cards upon entering the Swimming Pool Complex. Entry must be at all times and, except for events and functions designated by
through the Swimming Pool Complex gate, and not via the Coffee Management, such children must leave the Swimming Pool Complex
Shop Patio. by 7:00pm.
• Poolside towels must be signed for upon entry to the Swimming • Children who are not competent swimmers may not enter or remain
Pool Complex and must be returned and signed out upon leaving. in the Main Pool unsupervised. The lifeguard may not be designated
• No Guests may use the Swimming Pool Complex during weekends as the supervisor for the purposes of this Bye-law.
and public holidays, or on weekdays after 6:00pm and, at other • Children of 8 years of age and over are not permitted to use the
times, no more than three Guests are permitted (with the exception Children’s Pool and/or the Children’s Pool slide. The lifeguards may at
that single Members may bring one Guest at any time). their discretion close the Children’s Pool slide at any time.
• All persons changing to use (or after using) the Swimming Pool • Children under 11 years of age are not permitted to use the Jacuzzis.
Complex, including babies and children, must change in the • Children under 18 years of age are not permitted on the upper
Changing Rooms (or cabanas) and, when wearing predominantly Sundeck.
swimwear only, shall enter and exit to and from the Swimming
• Running, chasing, pushing, horseplay, climbing on landscaping
Pool Complex by the external doors of the Second Floor
features or other inappropriate or offensive conduct is not permitted
Changing Rooms.
in the Swimming Pool Complex.
• The minimum dress requirement at all times for all persons in the
• The throwing of balls or other objects and the use of water propelling
Swimming Pool Complex shall be appropriate swimwear. Babies
devices within the Swimming Pool Complex is not permitted.
and young children must wear swimwear or nappies/diapers in the
Swimming Pool Complex at all times, but leakproof swimwear (not • No objects, other than appropriate goggles, armbands and flotation
nappies/diapers) must be worn by babies and young children who rings, may be taken into the Main Pool without the consent of
are not toilet trained when using the Pools. Babies’ nappies/diapers Management (and during periods when the Main Pool is not
must not be changed on tables. crowded, such consent will be favourably considered).
• All persons must follow the directions of the lifeguards at all • Eating or drinking at or near the edge of the Main Pool, Children’s
times and be familiar with and obey the rules and signage for the Pool(s) Area or within the Jacuzzi area is not permitted.
Swimming Pool Complex. • Smoking is only permitted at the Sun deck and the covered area of
• No person suffering from open sores, skin diseases or other ailments the Pool deck at the right-hand side by the racetrack.
of a comparable nature may enter the Pools or Jacuzzis. • Glassware is not permitted in the Swimming Pool Complex.
Club Magazine June 2018 5
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
LUNCH AT THE CLUB
THE RESTAURANT THE COFFEE SHOP THE CHAIRMAN’S BAR
Monday to Saturday Monday to Friday Monday to Friday
from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm from Noon to 2.30pm
Semi Lunch Buffet Light Lunch Buffet “Carvery” Set Lunch
2 Courses: 190 148 (Adult) 2 Courses: 138
3 Courses: 215 74 (age 8-11) 3 Courses: 165
50 (age 4-7)
Saturday and Sunday
from Noon to 2.30pm
International Lunch Buffet
180 (Adult)
90 (age 8-11)
58 (age 4-7)
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Jun - Sep ( Wed & Sat departures) INSIDE 11%off HKD7,832up
Southbound - reverse itinerary; Hubbard Glacier replaces College Fjord.
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30 Jun | 21 Jul | 11 Aug | 1 Sep
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The Restaurant
photo for reference only
INTERNATIONAL “SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET”
In Happy Valley Suites and the Chairman’s Bar
every Sunday from 11.30 to 3pm
throughout the month of June C
The Club’s family friendly Sunday Brunch in Happy Valley Suites and the M
Chairman’s Bar are welcome all Members and your Guests. Y
298 per Adult Member CM
318 per Adult Non-Member
MY
165 per Child Member (age 4-11)
188 per Child Non-Member (age 4-11) CY
**Free flow of Sparkling Wine and Beer available at 88 per person CMY
Enquiries or reservations: please call 2830 9559 or email: bar@hkfc.com K
Dress Code: Club Casual – No Collarless T-Shirts, no Flip
Flops, no short Casual Shorts (Knee length – no beach wear).
Ladies are required to dress to a comparable standard.
photo for reference only
THE WINE CAROUSEL IS BACK
In the Chairman’s Bar
every day from 6.30pm to 10.30pm
throughout the month of June
From 6.30pm till 10.30pm daily, you can enjoy 2 hours of free-flowing
wines specially selected at a set price of 250 per person.
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PENCIL YOUR DIARY:
in the Sportsman’s Bar
Thursday, 14th June: OPENING GAME
Summer is just around the corner, so come down to the Sportsman’s Bar Friday, 6th July: Quarter Finals
to get your sporting fix before you go off on holiday. Saturday, 7th July: Quarter Finals
Tuesday, 10th July: Semi Final
TENNIS: Wednesday, 11th July: Semi Final
Wimbledon is back with the first set starting Monday 2nd July and
SUNDAY, 15TH JULY –
continues until the Men’s Singles final on Sunday 15th July.
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL
F1 AUTO RACING:
The Canadian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday 10th June and the Sportsman’s Bar and Chairman’s Bar will show the 2018
French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday 24th June FIFA world Cup
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. Sportsman’s Bar
OPENING HOURS
As the Mini Soccer and Mini Rugby training seasons are
State of Origin Series LIVE coming to an end, starting from June, the Sportsman’s Bar
Wednesday, 6th June will open at 11am on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Sunday, 24th June until further notice. Monday to Friday opening times remain the
same at 5pm.
JULY PREVIEW
10 June 201812 June 2018
Club Magazine June 2018 13
14 June 2018
Squash News
Max at the Windy City Open in the US
An Interview with Max Lee
HKFC Squash Player and World Number 20
T he HKFC Squash Section is lucky enough to have Hong Kong’s
number one squash player Max Lee representing them in the
HK league Division 1. Max is currently world ranked number 20 and
really taught me to believe myself and Peter Genever (in London), who
taught me how to be a thinker on court.
Several players have been great role models to learn from including
is a player on the PSA world tour. Max is Hong Kong’s highest ever Peter Nicol, Jonathon Power, David Palmer, Amr Shabana, and
world ranked men’s player reaching number 12 in December 2015. Thierry Lincou.
Max has won 13 PSA tour ranking events. This season he has won
the Canada open as well as the Pittsburgh Open and has played in MK: What are your greatest achievements in squash so far?
world championship events in England and Hong Kong. When he is Max: World Team and Asian Games Bronze medals and the Asian
not travelling on tour he can be seen playing at the Club on Thursday Championship Gold have been my best results representing Hong Kong.
nights when our Division 1 team are at home. Recently Malcolm Kerr But my greatest personal achievement so far was probably reaching the
interviewed Max about what it’s like to be one of the world’s best semi-final of the 2016 Hong Kong Open. It showed players from Hong
squash players. Kong can compete with the best in the major World Series tournaments.
Beating the top players in tournaments is always my dream and my
MK: How did you come to take up squash and where did you start? ambition, although I lost in the Semi, it was a great feeling to perform
Max: I first picked up a squash racquet 20 years ago because my mum well in my home event.
started learning squash and she taught me how to hold the squash
racquet to start. My first squash lesson was under Hong Kong’s junior MK: What are your goals this season?
squash programme. Max: I hope to perform well in the last two World Series events before
the summer, the El Gouna Open (Egypt) and the British Open.
MK: When did you realise that you could be good enough to My goal, as ever, is to beat top ranked players. To play consistently well
turn pro? with a clear, positive mind-set on court, while adapting to the court and
Max: When I first had the opportunity to play an overseas junior opponent, is always difficult. I hope I can do all this with my smile on
tournament and HK open qualification I dreamt of being one of the best court too!
ones in the world. When I had the chance to turn pro, I could not resist! I After these two tournaments, my third Asian Games will be in August. I
know I can still get better and playing professionally lets me train full-time hope I am injury free to play and successfully defend my title for Hong
to improve all the time. Kong too.
MK: Which players have inspired you most as you started squash MK: How do you balance family life with training and travel for
and today? tour events?
Max: I think all the coaches and senior players since I was young Max: I have two daughters, who are two and half, and 6 months old. At
inspired me to be tough on court, even if I need to run triple the distance this stage, as you can imagine, it is very tough for my wife as one versus
of my opponent to win each point. But honestly, the two coaches that two every day is exhausting! She has been great in supporting me to train
motivated me most were Tony (Choi, former HK National Coach) who and play around the world – making my squash part easier to handle.
Club Magazine June 2018 15SQUASH
I am trying to spend more time in Hong Kong now, though. After some
time training in America (and the UK) I have now made Hong Kong my
base again. Also whenever possible, I arrange my schedule to let me
come back home between events if only for a few days.
Family is my top priority. Sometimes it is hard to strike a balance with
professional squash but that’s life – we have to accept the challenge and
work it out.
MK: Would you encourage your daughters to become professional
squash players?
Max: No I won’t actively encourage my daughters to become
professional squash players. I chose squash as my career because it
was something I wanted to do. Squash for me is part of my life, but not
them. They have a right to choose for themselves.
I will encourage them to do what they love, but once they choose, I hope
I can support and motivate them to face all the challenges.
MK: What are you favourite squash venues around the world
and why?
Max: The glass court in Grand Central Station, New York, venue for The
Tournament of Champions is one of my favourite squash venues. It is
amazing! Lots of people come through the station every day having the
chance to see what squash is about and the crowd and atmosphere on
court are awesome!
MK: Unbeaten in Div. 1 this year, have you enjoyed your first year
playing for HKFC?
Max: I have really enjoyed playing for HKFC this year, especially at the
Club with home support!
As was my experience playing national league in UK, it is fun to watch
and play in a Club setting because enthusiastic members and the public Max Playing Division one at the Club.
come and watch and really appreciate the squash. I really like it!
MK: What can Hong Kong Football Club (and other Clubs) do to MK: What are your “top 3 technical tips” for aspiring club players to
further support elite squash players in Hong Kong? improve their game?
Max: As professional players, we love to play matches and tournaments Max:
in front of our home crowd. 1st: Open racquet face.
The HKFC PSA 25 tournament has been great for the sport in Hong 2nd: Don’t hit hard all the time but make full use of the height of court
Kong as it has given another platform for Hong Kong’s elite squash 3rd: Hit the ball with body weight forward.
players to compete against international competitors and gather valuable
ranking points.
MK: Thanks a lot Max. Good luck in the upcoming tournaments and
If HKFC can set up more international tournaments (Professional and
we look forward to seeing you on-court at the Club soon!
Junior) it will be great for local players to get more experience and move
up the rankings - while providing excellent entertainment for squash fans
in Hong Kong at the same time!
16 June 2018SQUASH
HKFC Squash Beat HKCC Squash
at their own game
30 overs with Keith top scoring with 63 not out
and Raj getting 59.
With the great total made it was always going
to be difficult for HKCC to keep up the run
rate and it allowed HKFC to have an attacking
field. Julian Tanner and Keith Frith opened the
bowling well keeping it very tight, with Julian
getting the early wicket of coach Chad Sunde
A fter a three year hiatus the Squash rate. There were sixes and fours hit well to all with an excellent catch by wicket keeper Dave
Sections of the HKFC and HKCC played places around the ground which made both Cross, who then continued to keep wicket all
each other at cricket recently. HKFC were players get to 30 and have to retire. With this afternoon like a man possessed using a style
victorious the last time the two teams played great platform in place, Keith Frith carried on very much like his squash which had limited
but the previous two meetings prior to that the batting with his technical skill also ensuring footwork but somehow he managed to get to
had been won by the HKCC team. This meant he would get to 30 and retire. At the other the ball. The bowlers rotated well with Graham
that there was a lot to play for and it would be end Chairman Dave Cross started strongly Mountford getting two wickets, Steve Gollop
interesting to see how the teams had fared in but when he tried a clip off the legs which was bowling very tight and Rob Jones bowling the
strengthening their cricket prowess over the called out for what he described as a dubious ball of the day to get out another danger man
last few years. LBW his innings was over. More strength in Michael Chin. Chris Evans for HKCC arrived
the batting ensued with squash team captain late in the day to get some big sixes for HKCC
On a warm but cloudy day with hints of drizzle, which didn’t help the bowling figures of John
Julian Tanner playing the shot of the day which
HKFC won the toss and decided to bat first Thompson or Raj at the end of the innings
was a very nice front foot defensive for 0 also
the idea being to make a decent total that which helped the HKCC team get 189 for 9.
getting to 30 with Graham Mountford doing the
could be defended. With the batting order This meant that HKFC has won the game for
same. Steve Gollop made a very nice 4 before
being discussed by the senior players it was the second time in a row by 130 runs.
he got caught and John Thompson kept
decided that a mix of the perceived big hitters
the run rate moving (which surprised some)
would be interspersed with the more traditional It was then time for some great food and well-
to also make it to 30 and retiring. With a host
cricketer. The plan worked very well from earned beer from the hosts at HKCC. There is
of players then being able to come back in a
the start with openers Raj and Rob Jones now talk of a rematch but this time the game
gigantic score of 319 for 4 was recorded in just
getting the scoreboard ticking at a very fast will be football!!
Club Magazine June 2018 17SQUASH
SILVERWARE
for HKFC Squash Teams Ladder Movers
of the Month
A very well done to all the HKFC who won this year’s winter league.
HKFC had four league winners. These were: Section Ladder
Ladies Division 1 who won the league by a 9 point gap. The newly
Jeff Leung 128
returned team had Carmen Lee as the convenor. Tsz Ling Liu was
ranked number one in the league and was unbeaten all season (11 Mariko Tam 107
matches).
Ashwin Khosa 89
Ladies L3B won Division 3 in the tightly contested league. Javy Wong’s
team had Caeli Robinson finish unbeaten (12 games) and was ranked
three in the league. Juniors
HKFC 6 won the league title by a very close 2 points. Having won 19 of
the 21 matches played. Club captain Julian Tanner steered the team Bryan Wong 18
to victory as convenor. Alex Barmont was unbeaten in the 17 games Hugo Teng 10
he represented the Club as was Paul Ng (5 games) and Tak Yeung (5
games) George Basoglu 10
HKFC 8B won their division and only lost one match all season.
Convened by Phil Ting the team have won the league for a second Blade Juniors
straight year and will be looking to match last year’s double. Pieter Le
Roux was ranked two in the league and unbeaten in 14 games. Jeff Justine Lam 23
Leung was ranked 3 and also unbeaten in his 14 games played.
Ashwin Baidwan 12
There are 17 teams who finished in the top four of their respective league
and have qualified for the play off final series. These teams are:1, 2A, 2B,
3B, 6, 8A, 8B, 9, 19, L1, L2A, L3B, M1A, M1B, M2A, M2B, M3B. Good
luck to all to bring home more trophies.
Around the Squash Section
Wear Your
Squash Kit Abroad
This month we see Dinesh Hathiramani
enjoying the great views in Bali and
Romain Chatte having one of his golf
partners being called out for slow play at
Kai Sai Chau in HK.
18 June 2018Mini Rugby News
Message from Mini-Rugby Chairman
T he season is winding down as I write this report, and by the time you read this we
will have had the Club’s first tour to the TRC Junior Cup Tournament, U6 to U10 to
participating, with U11 playing a number of “friendlies” around that tournament.
The 2017 / 2018 training season will have ended on Sunday 13th May. What will we do with
Sunday mornings ……
Best
U10G
Denis Brock, Chairman, HKFC Mini-Rugby
U12G
U12G U10G
First up were the Northerners from Sai Kung.
Kelli and Lea were keen for more games, and
jumped right into the fray, with Kelli sniping
around the wings, and Lea punching up through
the guts. Some great support play saw HKFC
A up by a few tries in the end.
DB Pirates were a different matter, and despite
the tireless tackling from Lucy, we were unable
to stem the tide. However, this did not get us
down, and strong runs from Laine, support play
U12G U12G
from Vincy, and supremely aggressive play from
Sophie, saw us take down Flying Kuris.
Sai Kung Stingrays All Girls first team final in extra time. This tournament
The University students were the last pool
brought out some of the best performances
Tournament of the year for a number of players – excellent
match, and it was a tight affair that see-sawed
all the way. Battling through injury, Clare
finish to the season! Particular mention goes out
U12 Girls provided her rugby nous to steer the ship, while
to Georgie Smith and Lauren Cheung who
On a very hot Saturday we had fourteen girls Karina continued to probe defences with her
stepped up in leading the first team in tough
play in the SKS tournament. With numbers charging runs eventually drawing level for a well
matches, and to Lara Mahbubani for scoring a
being short the girls had lots of rugby with many contested effort.
brace of tries for the second team.
playing back to back games. Some great wins The plate final had us again face the Kukris, and
were achieved in pool play with the exception Brent Yorke
we would not disappoint. Continuing her form
of losses to Sandy Bay and Sai Kung. Both from all day, Natasha almost single-handedly
teams made it to their respective Cup semi-
U10G & U9G Girls - SKS AGT out-rucked the opposition, smashed through
finals - both against arch rivals Sandy Bay. defences, and took down the ball carriers. Great
A tightly packed rugby month meant Easter
However with the heat and injuries taking their day and we took home some silverware. Brilliant
weekend was also the time for the All Girls
toll numbers were down to eleven. The girls effort by all.
Tournament. Resources were stretched thin,
were asked if they wanted to forfeit one of the
with thirteen girls across two teams, but the girls Peter Spizzirri
games. Of course they were not going to have
were hopping with excitement in the midst of
this and despite losing both semis, they went
the Bunny-filled weekend.
on to win hard fought plate finals, including the
Club Magazine June 2018 19MINI RUGBY
Under 7
The HKFC U7s fielded a ‘Barbarians’ team (i.e.
players from across our four regular training
groups) in the Macau tournament.
We had a fantastic turn-out (twelve players for
one squad), and - in order to give our squad
as much rugby as possible – we, perhaps
over-generously gifted our own U8s with two U6
of our strongest players - Simon Danjoux and
Lawrence Jones.
U10s
The remaining U7 squad performed very well
– we remained unbeaten throughout the day,
finishing 2nd in our group as a result of a very
hotly-contested draw with Valley (1-1), which
included a disallowed try for FC after Ante
Galic had stormed over the line and forgot,
momentarily, that we were playing touch rugby
not American Football in the end zone!! So with
wins over Macau Bats, and DEA Tigers, we
U6
came 2nd in our group; in the 3rd/ 4th place
play off, we enjoyed a ‘come from behind’ win
U10s against Sandy Bay – a great way to end the
tournament and our regular season.
Macau Bats Tournament Well done to all the players who really ‘gelled’
during the day. Special mentions to Naomi
U10s Chan, Liam Norman, Gus Grewcock, Rob
On Saturday 14th April, HKFC U10’s took two Ramsey and James Raper who will be
teams to Macau for the Macau Bats Mini Rugby representing the U7s at Tanglin in Singapore,
Festival. With four games each to be played on and who all responded well to the knock out
a hot and humid afternoon it’s was going to be competition! Let’s hope we can end a place or
hard work. two higher in Singapore! U6
The teams were raring to go with players Duncan Grewcock against Valley (who won Group A) was fate.
inspired by the sevens the weekend before. Up
The team took to the field under the on-pitch
first were HKFC 2, they were playing Stingrays
U6 coaching of Mark “I’ll do this” Tsui. Group A
followed by Valley, USRC Tigers and DB
were told “play your hearts out as Group C
Pirates. They played really well coming away A group of nine very excited five-year-olds
will replace you at half time”. The match was
with 2 wins. HKFC 1 team played Macau Bats, toured to Macau to participate in their first
deadlocked until a heartbreaking Valley try. With
Donngguan Bulldogs, Flying Kukris and Sandy overseas tournament on the 14th April.
little time on the clock, Valley committed an
Bay and finished undefeated.
The squad (carefully selected by Head Coach, infringement and a penalty was awarded with
Both teams put in a tremendous amount of Mark Tsui) comprised: Dylan Akandu, George consequent turnover. The boys did not need to
work and effort, passing the ball well and Brock, Paddy Galvin, Sebastian Lai, Lachlan be asked twice: running straight up the pitch to
creating lots of opportunities to score tries. McGowan, Max Randall, Ben Roboredo, score. At 1-1 the klaxon sounded for full time; in
Riku Shiotani, and Declan Tsui. another pounding attack the ball went
Thank you Macau Bats for putting on a great
over the line. Club won 2-1: U6 Cup won “job
festival, everyone came away having had a The team was drawn in Group B, with HKU done, tick”.
enjoyable day playing great rugby. Sandy Bay, Flying Kukris and, the hosts,
Macau Bats. Coach Tsui, learning from Sir Medals having been presented there was a
HKFC 1
Clive Woodward’s strategy of timed use of celebratory lunch at Fernando’s on Coloane.
Declan Smulders, Gussy Lyons, Hugo
replacements, divided the team into three On the ferry home the boys belted out a terrible
Stanbridge, Jamie Pennel, Kota Wong, Liam
groups of three with a view to rotating them at rendition of Queen’s anthem: “We Are The
Gordon, Michael Lee, Nicholas Keeley and
halftime. Champions”. We now know that U6 play better
Ollie Phillips
rugby than sing …..
First match a tight 2-0 to Club, defeating HKU.
HKFC 2
Then up was Flying Kukris; the team, gaining Thanks to our on pitch coaches of Andy “Lordy
Aleric Hall, Gaspard Manoel, Christopher
confidence, won 3-0. Final group game was it’s hot” Randall, Jose “I’ve been here for days”
Imbriaco, Isaac Darling, Jack Duggan, Jack
another impressive 3-0 against Macau Bats. So Roboredo and Mark “I’ll do this” Tsui, who
Scott, Max Norman, William Barnett and
being undefeated, and not having conceded a guided U6 to their first tournament Cup.
Dimitri Dimopoulos
try, the team progressed to the Cup Final.
Denis Brock
Rich Phillips
If there is going to be a Cup Final then being
20 June 2018Soccer News
Message from the Hello all,
Soccer Captain A successful season for HKFC has come to This month features the first Captain’s
an end. Colts the latest victors, overcoming Crossword, all answers are people from the
Spartan’s in the YYL Cup Final 4-0 with a Soccer Section, we also have the Section
masterful performance from start to finish. Photo as taken on the 29th of April, a big thank
Albion’s Richard Maton broke the YYL record you to all that made it down. We also have end
with the most top division goals in a single of season reports from our YYL sides, Colts,
season (28!) and becomes the first HKFC player Wanderers and Albion. The Soccer Section
to win the YYL golden boot. The 1st Team AGM will be held on the 27th of June and we
Robbie Bacon, continue their quest for an unbeaten season, look forward to seeing you all there.
Soccer Section while the Soccer Sevens will have come to pass
Captain Robbie Bacon
and we hope the four Club sides have put in a
good account of themselves.
Tables
HKFA 1st Division Yau Yee League
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Across
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6. Father & Son Duo Boxing Day 2017 (2)
7. Wanderers Player You Might Enjoy Drinking
8. Father & Son Duo Boxing Day 2017 (1)
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13. HKFC Team For Those With Special Needs
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19. League Of Three Club Sides
20. ‘Keeeeperssschhh’ Caller
22. Soccer Sect Ion Member Playing For Tai Po
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2. 1st Team Top Scorer 15/16 Season
3. Colts Celtic Utility Man & Gaffer
4. Dynamic British Hong Kong Player
5. Dynamic Bosnian Ex Hong Kong Player
9. Soccer Sevens 2017 Winners
11. 1st Team Kit Man
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21. Handles Section Money. Scores Goals
Answers will be released through the Club’s Facebook page towards the end of June
and there were
often stand out
performances
from new signing
Killoughery and
full backs Sakai
and Poon Senior.
When it came to
the final game
of the season
Albion needed to
beat Wanderers
to secure a
deserved second
place. With
veteran centre backs Pugh, in his hundredth
Albion End of Season Report game, and Spanos inspiring the side there was
no way through for the Wanderers attacking
T
line. Goals from the mercurial Maton, who set
he preseason saw a new manager, Christmas. The inevitable transfer of McMillan a first division record of twenty-eight goals for
Monty, at the helm and also the transfer to the first team was somewhat countered the season, and a masterful volley from Worth,
of three key players from Albion to the by the signing of Poon Junior from KCC and Albion secured a derby victory and the points
first team. Nevertheless, Albion made a strong Albion continued with their attacking brand of they needed to finish second.
start to the season picking up twelve points football under Montgomery in the New Year.
from the first five games with the strike force Overall, Albion can take many positives, such
This contributed to a notable double over
of Maton and McMillan causing havoc in as setting a new league record for goals
German All Stars and two hard fought battles
opposition defences. scored, from a somewhat transitional season.
against cup finalists Spartans.
They should therefore be well placed to mount
However, defeats to both Club sides meant Worth and captain Kells did a great job at a serious assault on the title in the 2018/19
that Albion were slightly off the pace by marshalling the midfield throughout the season campaign!
22 June 2018SOCCER
Wanderers End of Season Report
W
anderers- 2017/2018 with a tricky away tie against the
Yau Yee League Spartans in the semis. An ugly
Champions- Oh but game of football at King’s Park
what could have been…. saw the VAR come into play on
more than one occasion. The
The Wanderers kicked off their
VAR judged the Spartans first
2017/2018 campaign looking as
goal over the line, to the surprise
strong as ever. We said goodbye
of the Wanderers, the referee
to loyal servants Turbo and
and most notably, the Spartans.
Freddie who secured silverware
After 80 mins, we would go
themselves in their debut season
into extra time looking to nick
for the 1s. We did welcome
a goal to avoid PKs. However,
a number of new players,
with a few mins remaining in ET
including:
the Spartans were awarded a
Anthony- Property Tycoon- penalty kick when Martin- Clean
Jurenko; James- Bag Lady- Sheets- Yu tackled the Spartans
Keeble; Chris- Cleanish Sheets- striker on the edge of the box.
Wong; Joel- Baby- Anscomb The Spartans would go on to win
(who we bid farewell after being the tie 3-1. Our ego’s wounded
offered a contract in Tasmania somewhere) 50kgs and oh did the niggly injuries start to not by the manner of the defeat, but another
and royalty from Germany in the form of a true pile up. subpar performance. In hindsight, we may have
‘blue blood’: Prinz Zu Schleswig-Holstein- swerved a bullet as the Colts deservedly won
Our resolute defence, once seemingly
S-G Julian. Old stalwarts, UniLAD Seb; Sassy the final with one of the best performances in
impenetrable started to leak goals. Still with a
Scoop, Tiramasu Riley, Pyscho Ricky and Yau Yee league football seen at the Club. Well
100% record we went 2-0 down to the GAS,
Cunning linguist Cammy added the experience done Colts.
surely we’d bounce back? Bounce back we did
along with yours truly to skipper the side after a
to win 3-2 with a last minute header from one of We ended the season as our Seppo cousins
two year sabbatical with the first team.
the players of the season, Brend- the Salmon- would say, 19 and 3. The other two defeats
The season kicked off with a comfortable 4-0 Beni. But poor performances and the manner coming at the hands of the ever impressive and
win over Boca which was the first of 5 wins in which we were winning games lacked the energetic Colts and our oldest frenemies- the
without conceding a goal. We were looking quality of an immortal side, would this catch up Albion, a generous Club team indeed we are.
strong. The first time we conceded was at with us?
Notable awards/ achievements/ thanks
Kings Park to Azurri, where we went 1-0 down
Our first of 3 league defeats came at the hands
(The free header from a corner was celebrated Management team of Beats and Tezza
of Spartans. Fielding a back 3 made up of two
like they’d won the league). Was this a sign that (Bad cop, Disappointed Cop) - At last the
horses that should be made into glue by that
the teams in the league were after our scalp? Championship you have worked so hard for.
point (Campo and yours truly) and Jay – the
Absolutely. We began to look like as the Gaff-
Wardrobe- Green who decided to compete Biggest Moaner: Shane- Seppo- Jeffery
ucino would say, a proper outfit. Our next six
in a deadlift cross fit competition that morning.
weeks saw us dispatch old foes GAS and both Top Goalscorer: Wolfe
We were run ragged and found ourselves 3-0
club teams, scoring 11 goals without reply…
down at half time. We inevitably mounted our Player of the season (Skippers choice at least):
The team sensed there was something special
comeback to 3-2 and the belief was there Joel Gaaaasssh… Great season son
about this group of players.
that we’d do it again… Cue the Wardrobe and
And probably the most impressive, baron
The Christmas break saw us top of the table TOTM for that day, Dan Yee. Like two protons
patch(es) in history- zero goals in 3 Seasons
with maximum points having conceded just one in the Hydron Collider, at full pelt smashed into
from our GMAC
goal and still in the Cup. Confidence was sky each other presenting the Spartans a freebie at
high- could we be the immortals, invincibles, goal. In the end, Spartans were worthy winners We look forward to strengthening the squad in
the record breakers? A secret santa gift of a over their generous opposition that day. Not for the summer and going after the elusive Double
stool for Martin- Clean Sheets- Yu summed up the last time that season. next year. We March on….
our confidence. What could go wrong?
The immortal status may have been lost, but
That three week break absolutely killed us. As we were still in the cup. We had beaten the
a group we managed to put on a cumulative Hun in the quarter finals, and were presented C.O.Y.W. Wyldy
Club Magazine June 2018 23SOCCER
and champions Wanderers who showed
greater consistency than ourselves over the
whole season, but the coaching staff take
COLTS End of Season Report
great pride in watching the young lads mature
during the season…… and we are regularly
I
told how the Colts play the best football in the
am writing this in the immediate aftermath of I should perhaps point out that this is the 5th league because they are taught the “right way
watching the Colts successfully defend the time the Colts have won the Cup in the last to play”. Other team managers including the
Yau Yee Cup, which we had already won last eleven years , which is a very fine achievement Spartans and Germans coaching staff felt this
season. In an almost perfect performance we and unequalled in recent times in the Yau Yee is the best Colts team they have seen in the last
beat a very strong Spartans team 4-0 and in League. eight years….. and when you look at the large
truth it could easily have been double. Spartans number of players who are 16 or under in the
The cup final result came after a series of
had beaten both Wanderers and Albion en-route squad it promises to be a good generation for
superb performances where we beat Albion 3-0,
to the final and were favoured to win. future Club teams.
beat champions Wanderers 4-2 in one of the
It wasn’t just that we scored four excellent goals best games ever seen at this level at HKFC plus There are so many players who deserve
but the Colts completely controlled possession a 4-0 win over Azzurri and a final 5-1 victory mention but we must mention the captain
and Spartans never had a clear chance to over Squadron where we played so many young Jack Gallagher and vice captain Tim Chan,
score. Goals from a Tim Chan header, a and exciting new prospects who will help form who have been inspirational to the whole team
superbly taken Alex JoJo goal and then two the nucleus of next season’s squad. throughout the season.
goals from our excellent 14 year old prospect
Colts ended up third for the second year We look forward to seeing these young lads
Liam Doyle, the second one of the deftest
running in the league and credit to both Albion progress in their footballing careers.
headers you will ever see.
Section Photo
Junior Soccer News
U9s shine in HKJFL Tournament
Saturday April 14th
A
fter being runners up twice before, the U9’s 1st team claimed their division title to win the
plate and claim promotion to the Premier league for next season. With victories against Tai
Tam Tigers, Brazilian Soccer School and APSS, the players showed great fighting spirit
on a very hot day. HKFC U9’s had a new keeper and Enzo Levaire provided some magnificent
saves under pressure, Matthew Suntay, showed great tackle timing at the back - with the
defence only conceding 1 goal throughout the whole tournament. Joshua Baker showed great
control and distribution talent in central midfield to help connect the play. With strong wing work
and numerous assists from Zack Hamilton-Dick, Archie Jarman and Daniel Watts we had
great goals from Hogan Yeung, and Healey Price. Players player was Hogan Yeung. HKFC U9’s
scored a total of 18 goals over the 5 games. Well done HKFC U9’s a great win!!
David Watts – U9 Head Coach
24 June 2018Hockey News
Message from the Men’s Captain
B y the time of reading the season will be over but I am writing on the
eve of the cup runs – so best of luck to all teams in their respective
competitions. A special mention goes to the H team for securing a
you haven’t heard it then do
ask, he’s usually more than
happy to oblige. I’d like to
famous win against KCC D in their first cup fixture. End of Season reports thank Will for all he’s brought
from each team captain will be in next month’s issue which I encourage to all facets of the Section in
you to read. such a short space of time.
A couple of notable departures this month, firstly, “Classic” Michael We are very sorry to see them
Gee who left for the UK after two years playing with the A team both leave. Their energy and
and coaching at the Club. Known for his questionable haircuts and passion for all aspects of the
unorthodox coaching style (which allegedly included giving out half-time Section will be missed both
player ratings), Michael was very involved across the Men’s, Women’s on and off the pitch. I thank
and Junior’s sections and I’d like to thank him for all his hard work and you both very much and hope
enthusiasm. to see you back in Hong Kong
soon.
“Wild” Willy Earl Holderness is also heading home after completing his
one year tenure as an overseas coach and playing for the A team. As well Stuart Evans, Men’s
as being a good hockey player, Will also has an excellent singing voice – if Captain
Men’s G Team
Men’s G team social at Ashley’s place in Stanley Men’s G team enjoying a bottomless brunch Our in-house medic
The 2017/18 Season: playing Division 3 hockey next season. The match against HKFC F’s was
The first of (hopefully) many seasons for a new captain is always the one that will come back to haunt us all for some time. Having gone 1-0
hardest, or so I was told. With three early defeats, an early retirement up, 1-1 and then 2-1 up, aided by Lyle William’s yellow card from the
announcement by Oscar Poelmann (via email) and an oversubscribed dugout, the game was resting uncomfortably on a knife-edge. A lack of
team, trying to work out the winning formation in our run up to Christmas concentration for only a minute allowed the Fs to draw level in the dying
was a tough one. Sitting uncomfortably in the middle of the table we minutes, taking the game to extra time and with that the defeat of the
knew that we couldn’t afford to slip up again. Following a bruising 2-1 Gs. The Gs stumbled only at the last quarter, however not all was lost.
defeat to the Dutch, we began to find our groove and, with a bit of As Maximus once said, the Gs had won the crowd, and with that their
consistency finally creeping in, Sam Turvey announced his sudden and freedom to hang up their sticks (at least until the summer).
early departure from Hong Kong. This had the potential to throw the
Players Player and Player of the Season:
team, however what ensued was an undefeated run of league games
Daniel Martin, Defensive Midfielder. Outstanding strength, stamina and
(17) that continues to this day. During this winning streak we were able to
timing. Temperament and availability for social events to be improved.
strike swift sweet revenge against the Dutch upon their return to hallowed
Best of luck back in New Zealand.
ground; they witnessed us hit 3 goals unanswered. Delicious. In addition,
our performance to beat the eventual league winners, Aquila C, 3-1 shall Social Events:
forever be remembered as one of the best team performances we put in The various socials throughout the year have ensured that we have
all season. However, due to the strength and form of other teams in the celebrated our wins well. Highlights include (and are limited to):
league we could only muster a 3rd place finish, even with stats of 16-3-3. Oktoberfest, Christmas Ball, Bottomless Brunch and Ashley’s gaff in
Safe to say we’re all looking forward to continuing the run of form, surely it Stanley.
can only get easier from here..?
Departures:
Highlight of the Season: With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Sam Turvey and Daniel Martin.
They say fortune favours the brave and the Cup Draw presented us Two titans of the sport who bolstered the midfield and were ever
with the chance to prove to ourselves that we are ready and should be dependable, best of luck back in Blighty and New Zealand.
Club Magazine June 2018 25HOCKEY
Men’s H Team –
A season of two halves
T he Mighty H’s post-Xmas season has been much more rewarding
than our pre-Xmas win rate. After a Sportsman’s Bar crisis meeting,
it was identified that we needed a striker and a coach and had to tap the
Xmas transfer market pronto. A quick whip-round raised about $19.20
and we figured that would be enough for the quality we needed…
In quick succession we landed Clive “Hit Man” Miners to fire up our
forward line and Rory “Broken Leg” Davis as coach. We spent the
last 20 cents on midfield legend Vivek Kadam and, for the outrageous
price of a pint, Patrick Watt claimed he would put his flying career on
hold to get us through this challenging time. And then a strange thing
happened… we started winning. Clive was on fire, bagging a hat trick in
his 3rd game. Rory provided sage advice with gems like, “that’s the worst
game of hockey I’ve seen you play so far”, and the new midfield pair However more heroic events were to come with the H’s winning their
gelled nicely with our youngsters Jamie Evans and Fraiser Giulianotti. first cup game in living memory. Performance’s like the one from MOM
Anthony “I’m now a defender” Brophy got us through to full time with
We did have our setbacks though, losing Chris Jones for the rest of the a draw. The game then went to penalties and after the 9th we finally
season due to back injury caused while tripping over his stick, Joel Chu prevailed with some outrageous goalkeeping by Geoff “what a dive”
only being able to turn out sporadically due to multiple injuries incurred Riddell and Prakash “eagle eye” Kirpalani bagging two goals for us. The
while tying his shoelaces, and us foolishly loaning Andy Kidd to the G’s bookies have us as odds on to get knocked out in the next round, but
so they could win the league, which they duly blew, oh well… what do they know? We are The Mighty H’s ….
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