From 1 Aug., new Sports and Recreation Committee chaired by Vincent Chan will replace the current Sports and Recreation Club to oversee all related activities organized by the Institute including the annual CPA competitions and external competitions, cross-border events and interest groups' activities. The current 14 sports and recreational interest groups will be represented on the committee. Click to view its terms of reference.

Over 300 members and guests attended the SRC night on 10 July, joined by the Institute president and two vice presidents. The leadership team impressed the audience with an opening singing performance. Click to see event photos and the SRC video highlighting past SRC events and competitions.

Institute's badminton team won the championship in the friendly match on 28 June against four government departments including Audit Commission, Companies Registry, Inland Revenue Department and The Treasury. Click to see photos.

Dance performance, competition and group dancing are the highlights of the dance fun night on 12 Sept. A live band will play music throughout the evening. Enrol now to explore the fun of dancing with CPA dance lovers.

Limited places are available for level one dinghy sailing training courses in August and September. Sign up now to try this exciting sport during the summer.

Challenge yourself at the third mini bridge tournament on 12 Sept. Bridge Interest Group members who have participated in three tournaments in one year are eligible to contend for the Bridge Interest Group Trophy.

A total of eight Institute teams led by Eva Chau, Pearl Chau, Ken Li, Gordon Liu, Y.W. Tong, Aqua Tsang, Martin Tse and Edward Yuen will participate in the Oxfam Trailwalker this year. They have been undergoing training since April. Click to see photos.

To support them, please make a donation to Oxfam by clicking the team number (5028, 5029, 0067, 0068, 0069, 0070, 0704 and 1015).

Congratulations to Benson Lam, David Leung and Allen Lam for winning the snooker league which ended on 28 June. Benson Lam was also the winner of highest break. Click to see photos.

Around 30 members participated in the photography practice session led by Irene Chiu on 26 July. They shared different skills and techniques for shooting ferris wheel and car trails. Click to see photos.

At the Merry Monday on 3 Aug., speaker Roy Choi will introduce Aromaster to help you identify grape varieties, age of the wine and any wine faults. Sign up now to sharpen your wine tasting skills while unwinding with chilled white wines to beat the summer heat.

The elementary tennis training course in August is now open for enrolment. During the four 2-hour sessions, experienced coaches will provide structural training and practice.

Institute's dragon boat team placed second in the plate division of the RSCP dragon boat race on 28 June. Participating member bodies also included the architects, dentists, doctors, lawyers and surveyors. Click to see photos.