Issue no. 64 (25 February 2015)

  News highlights

RSCP basketball competition

Congratulations to the Institute's basketball team for clinching championship for the third consecutive year in the 2014 RSCP basketball tournament which concluded on 1 Feb. Eddie Kam, Vanco Keung and Kurkye Wong also won individual awards. Click to see full results and photos.

 
Sports and Recreation Club News

  Upcoming SRC events

Swimming classes

The swimming classes for different levels of swimmers will take place at Morrison Hill and Victoria Park Swimming Pools between March and May. The weekly practice will help improve your swimming technique for open competitions or simply for pleasure.


Dance events

In March, Jive (elementary I) and Waltz (elementary II) will be taught on Thursdays, while Jazz Funk and Jazz will continue on Fridays and Saturdays respectively. Come join and explore the fun of dancing.

The March dance dinner will be held on 20 March at "喜來登舞蹈."

Keel boat sailing day

The keel boat sailing day will take place on 8 and 21 March at Aberdeen Boat Club.


Trail running classes

If you wish to challenge mountain running, come join the 2-month trail running classes starting in March or April.


Mini bridge tournament

Join the first mini bridge tournament of the 2015 season on 14 March if you are interested in this popular mind game.


Dragon boat team recruitment and training course

The Institute is recruiting dragon boat team members for the 2015 race season. Members with no experience are also welcome subject to participation in a 2-session training course in March. Interested members who do not intend to join the team are also invited to join the training course.


Submit your marathon result

Submit your Standard Chartered marathon result for CPA marathon competition by 16 March if you have yet to do so. CPA marathon trophies (for members) and SRC marathon trophies (for QP graduates and students) will be presented to outstanding runners at the post-marathon drink. Stay tuned for details of the drink.


Bowling events

Join the bowl-for-fun day  on 21 March at the South China Athletic Association where our bowling team will provide you some basic coaching if you wish to pick up this sport. Experienced bowlers are also welcome to join to prepare for the graded bowling competition.

The annual graded bowling competition will take place on 29 March at the SCAA. Both novices and experienced bowlers are welcome to join.

Golf events

Sign up for the golf day at SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course on 21 March. This course is intended for both beginner and intermediate players.

Come join the advanced short game on 11 April to hone your golf skills.
 
  Competitions and awards

Oxfam Trailwalker 2014

Our representative team comprising Pearl Chau, Terry Chiu, Simon Leung and Edwin Yeung, won the championship of the accountancy category of Oxfam Trailwalker 2014 after completing the 100km race in 19 hours 36 minutes. The team received the award on 13 Feb. Click to see photos.


CPA football competition

The competition finished on 25 Jan. after a series of matches since November 2014. KPMGOB won the championship by beating Deloitte 1 on penalty kicks after their draw. Click to see results and photos.

 
Other member events and services
  Upcoming events

Merry Monday

Come join the first Merry Monday in the Year of the Goat on 2 March. Louis Wong will introduce his selected wines and answer your questions about wines. Enrol now and mingle with fellow members.


Calligraphy class

The elementary calligraphy class on Kai Shu (楷書), comprising 12 lessons on Thursday evenings and taught by famous calligrapher Lau Choi-cheong (劉才昌), will commence on 5 March.


Tennis training course

The elementary tennis training course, contains four 2-hour sessions and will start in April, subject to venue availability. Experienced coach will provide a structural training for beginners. Enrol now to explore the fun of this popular sport.

 
  Membership benefits

Discount offers

bma Catering Management – special discount for patronage at Loyal Dining, Shanghai Lo, RedMR (Wanchai), Tonno Bar and Tonno Club.

TIME & Fortune, Asia – up to 58% discount and 78% discount on FORTUNE and TIME magazines respectively.

Watson's Wine – 18% discount for Italian wineries Col d'Orcia and Le Macchiole until 28 Feb.


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