Issue no. 58 (26 August 2014)

Sports and Recreation Club News

  News highlight

Sports and Recreation Club night

It was a huge success for this year's Sports and Recreation Club night with more than 320 members and guests. The highlight of the evening included flag-waving and drum performance by President Clement Chan and Immediate Past President Susanna Chiu and the creative presentations of all 14 interest groups. Dance and photography interest groups won the most creative presentation award. Click to see photos and video.

 
  Upcoming SRC events

Singing Interest Group events

Come join the annual CPA concert to be held on 12 Oct. at Leighton Hill Community Hall. Solo, duo or group performances are welcome. Free tickets are also available upon request. A free stage performance workshop will take place on 21 Sept. for interested members to learn more about stage crafts.

Last chance to sign up for the pop music singing technique classes for beginners starting on 7 or 16 Sept.


Registration for 2015 Standard Chartered Marathon

The 2014 Standard Chartered Marathon will take place on 25 Jan. 2015, Sunday. Online registration will start at 7 a.m. on 16 Sept. (full marathon), 19 Sept. (half marathon) and 23 Sept. (10km) respectively. All pre- and post-race support from the Institute for CPA runners remains the same as previous years. To enjoy our support service, please give us your race reference number by clicking here.


Golf events

Come join the golf lesson with Tommy Kan, former coach at the Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course with over 16 years of experience, in September and October.

Sign up for the first golf day of the new season at the Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course on 22 Sept. Members may choose from the player-friendly south course or the challenging east course.

Hone your golf skills by enrolling in the 4-session beginner or intermediate golf training class at South China Athletic Association commencing on 4 Oct.

Join the advanced short game on 11 Oct. at Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course with Billy Ma to sharpen your skills in bunkers and surrounds near the green.


Mini bridge tournament

Come join the third mini bridge tournament of the 2014 season on 27 Sept. to compete with fellow bridge players. If you wish to contend for the Bridge Interest Group Trophy, you have to participate in at least three out of the four matches of this season's tournament.


Dancing classes

Cha Cha Cha (elementary I) and Quickstep (elementary II) will be taught on Thursdays in late September, while Jazz Funk and Jazz will be on Fridays and Saturdays respectively in early October and late September. Choose one or more to keep a balanced lifestyle and make new friends.


Kayaking and windsurfing courses

A series of training courses including kayaking and windsurfing are available in September and October. Enjoy the water sports activities and beat the hot weather.


CPA table tennis competition

Time to Ping Pong! Sign up for the CPA table tennis competition on 4 and 5 Oct. to put your skills to the test. It consists of men’s singles, women's singles, men’s doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. 


Tennis training course

The elementary tennis training course, which comprises four 2-hour sessions, will commence on Tuesday evenings starting from early October subject to venue availability. Experienced coach will provide a structural training for beginners.

 
  Competitions and awards

Homeless World Cup Fundraising Tournament

The Institute's Charitable Fund sponsored a football team to participate in the Homeless World Cup Fundraising Tournament on 17 and 18 Aug. at MacPherson Playground. The team won the championship in the Justice Shield category. Click to see photos.

 
  Past event

DIG x SgIG orientation night

Over 50 members attended the first joint event organized by dance and singing interest groups on 18 Aug., where they obtained more information about classes with live demonstrations and had a chance to meet the instructors. Click to see photos.


Photography practice sessions

Two photography practice sessions led by members Irene Chiu and Albert Leung were held in July and August respectively, where participants shared the techniques for sunset and evening shootings. Click to see photos.


Yachting courses

Thirty-seven members, including some new faces, joined the yachting courses between May and August with great fun. Ten of them were successfully granted the competent crew certificate from the coach. Click to see photos.

 
Other member events and services
  News highlight

Annual dinner

Save the date – 8 Dec. – for the Institute's annual dinner at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mark your diary now and stay tuned for more details.

 
  Upcoming events

Merry Monday

Merry Monday on 1 Sept. will be an introductory wine appreciation class conducted by Louis Wong. Participants are also welcome to share their own drinking experiences.

 
  Past event

Parenting seminar

Close to 40 pairs of young couples attended the parenting seminar organized by the Young Members Group on 16 Aug. to learn more about health care and diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early childhood brain development. Click to see photos.

 
  Membership benefits

Discount offers

South China Morning Post is offering discount on yearly print and digital subscriptions until 26 Sept. 2014.

The Economist is offering discount on its digital subscription.

Volvo Cars Hong Kong is offering discount on selected models and other services until 14 Sept. 2014.


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