Issue no. 55 (28 May 2014)

Sports and Recreation Club News

  Featured interest group

Snooker Interest Group

Snooker Interest Group, formed in July 2013, now has 153 members. It organizes a series of training courses coached by qualified instructors for players of different levels. Its representative team also took part in inter-professional competition. Last year, they came second in the Recreation and Sports Club for Hong Kong Professional Bodies Snooker Tournament.

Whether you are a snooker novice or an expert, you are welcome to join the interest group and make friends with other keen CPA snooker players. Click to view photos from their past events and join as member now.

 
  Upcoming SRC events

Tennis training course

The elementary tennis training course, which comprises of four 2-hour sessions, will commence on 17 June. Experienced coach will provide a structural training for beginners to learn basic skills.


Outlying islands adventure

Come join the one-day adventure sailing tour on 21 June to experience sailing on a private boat while enjoying the beauty and serenity of Hong Kong's natural landscape at Po Toi Island.


Snooker events

Last chance to enrol in the inaugural Snooker League commencing on 22 June. It is a mixed league where female and male will have a chance to compete with each other.

Don't miss the 4-session snooker training course starting on 22 June for beginners and intermediate players.


Bowling summer league

Form your own team or join individually to compete in the upcoming bowling summer league, which lasts 12 weeks from June to September at South China Athletic Association.


Mini bridge tournament

Join the second mini bridge tournament of the 2014 season on 28 June to compete for the Bridge Interest Group Trophy.


Dance class in May and June

In July, Waltz and Jive will be taught on Thursdays, while Jazz Funk and Jazz will be on Fridays and Saturdays respectively. Come join the classes to keep a balanced lifestyle and make new friends.


Football team recruitment

The Football Interest Group is recruiting members to form two teams to participate in the 11-a-side league between August 2014 and July 2015. If you are a football enthusiast and have a strong sense of team spirit, join our teams by 30 May.


Priority entry for the Standard Chartered Marathon 2015

As the Institute is one of the affiliated clubs of the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association, you will have priority in entering the challenge race category (10km, half and full marathon) of the 2015 Standard Chartered Marathon if you apply to be a HKAAA registered athlete by 31 July. To register, please send the completed application form together with required documents to us by 16 June. Click to see details.

 
  Competitions and awards

CPA badminton championship

About 40 members participated in the CPA badminton championship on 25 May. Congratulations to Jenny Chan, Dennis Hui, Maggie Law, Samuel Li, Eric Man and T.W. Yap who won the championship in various categories. Click to see results and photos.


ABC Waglan Series

Congratulations to the Institute's sailing team who clinched the championship in the HKPN Division A of the Waglan Series. The competition, organized annually by the Aberdeen Boat Club, consists of 10 races from September to April with more than 20 participating teams. Our representative team is the first Chinese team to win the championship in this top-tier division since the series started in 2008. They received their award at the prize presentation party on 24 May. Click to see photos.


Table tennis league

Congratulations to Chan Chi-chung, William Hui and Alex Chong for coming top in the mixed beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions of the table tennis league on 4 May respectively. Click to see results and photos.

 
  Past events

Golf day at Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course

More than 20 members and guests participated in the game on 26 May at the Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course. This was the last golf event of Golf Interest Group in the current season before the summer break.


Yachting courses

Ten members completed the one-day sailing introductory course on 24 May to get a taste of yachting. Some of them will continue their competent crew training between June and August. Click to see photos.

 
Other member events and services
  Upcoming events

Merry Monday

It is important to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Come find out more about the wide range of recreational activities, including athletics, badminton, dance, golf and photography, under our Sports and Recreation Club at Merry Monday on 9 June.


Calligraphy class

Calligraphy class on Xing Shu (行書 - 蘭亭序), which comprises 15 lessons on Saturday afteroon, will commence on 28 June. Join now to learn this Chinese traditional art from the famous calligrapher Lau Choi-cheong (劉才昌).

 
RSCP corner
  Upcoming event

RSCP annual dinner

Come join the annual party of the Recreation and Sports Club for Hong Kong Professional Bodies, themed "舞林大會之上海灘", on 13 June at the Grand Stage in Western Market, Sheung Wan at HK$370 per person. Official guests include our President Clement Chan, RSCP Patron Carlson Tong and guests Kenneth Fok Kai-kong and past Olympic diving champion Guo Jing-jing.

Besides having a great cross professional networking opportunity, you'll see spectacular performances by our members, Hong Kong Wheelchair Dance Sport Association, other professionals and dance champions. Join the party now and have great fun.  

Click here for more event photos.   Click here to see the at-a-glance calendar for more member activities.
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