7-a-side football game

Officers of EU KE try their best at the tug of war

MORE than 400 police officers participated in the eight games (table tennis, tenpin bowling, tug of war, badminton, tennis, squash, 7-a-side football and fun sports promotion relay), of the Kowloon East Region Sports Day last month. Officers from six formations competed for the Minor Unit Trophy, which went to Airport District. Meanwhile, the Major Unit Trophy went to Sau Mau Ping District. The fun sports promotion relay was held as the last item of the day allowing participants to relax after the keen competition. Officers of different ranks divided into nine groups played in four games, namely: knotted pairs, walking on clouds, the kangaroo jump and back to back, heart to heart.

SPORTING NOTES SELECTION OF TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES FOR WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMES 1999 The Police Athletic Club (PAC) needs to develop potential competitors to represent the Force in the next World Police & Fire Games to be held in Stockholm in 1999. A Gidley, SIP SW, is appointed as the World Police & Fire Game (1999) Track & Field co-ordinator to nominate a list of athletes to represent the PAC. The co-ordinator is responsible to monitor the standard of performance and training of potential athletes until July 1999, and then recommend suitable competitors for the consideration of the Police Sports Council. Any full-time trained police officers who are interested in the competition may contact the chairman of the Police Athletic Club, Stuart McDouall (2814-4202), or the game co-ordinator, A Gidley (2860-3217). 4TH NTS REGION SPORTS DAY Takes place on 14 November at the PSRC. Participants still needed, so call sports officer Li Wai-leung and sign up now: 2640-5448. THE 21ST MOUNTAIN MARATHON Organised by the Police Adventure Club, the Mountain Marathon will take place from 13 (Saturday) to 14 (Sunday) December 1997. Open to all Force members, each team consists of two competitors who are required to finish a trail of approximately 50 kilometres in designated hill country of Hong Kong within an allowed time in two days. The fastest team will be the winner. Further details and entry form available from CIP Li Hong-man, PCRO EDIST at 2880-4340 or pager 7116-3939 #9355. Competition rules and instructions will be sent to teams once entry form is received. All interested teams should enrol before the deadline on 28 November 1997 (Friday). Entry fee is $120.00 per team (payable to Police Adventure Club). 7TH HKI REGIONAL SPORTS DAY Will be held at PSRC on 5 December. Queries should be addressed to SRO IHQ on 2841-6325. "DISCOVER MAI PO" CHARITY WALK Discover Mai Po is a unique weekend outing event unlike any other fund raising programme in Hong Kong. It provides an opportunity for local people to see Hong Kong's leading nature reserve while raising money for the WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong. The charity walk will be held on Sunday 30 November and all are invited to participate or sponsor those walking. Last year 106 police officers and their families took part in the walk and raised $37,000. This year's route features environmental exhibitions and an educational "Treasure Hunt" competition along the way in which participants can win a variety of prizes. There will also be competitions for "Most Funds Raised" by a company/corporation and an individual. The walk is about 6km on flat ground in the Mai Po Marshes. Groups of 100 people will set off every hour. It takes about two to three hours to complete the walk. To participate in the walk each individual has to raise sponsorship of $400 or above; while each family (two adults and two children under 18) has to raise $1,200. Cheques are to made payable to the "World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong". The deadline for registration with S & R Division is 24 October. For more information call SIP Kenny Yeung: 2804-1126; or IP Jim Walker: 2804-1139 of Sports & Recreation. ANNUAL INTER-DISTRICT TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP Will take place at the PSRC Bowling Centre from 3 to 19 November. Open to all serving officers including regulars, auxiliaries, traffic wardens and civilian staff who are members of the Police Tenpin Bowling Club. Bowlers who intend to participate in this competition can call the competition secretary of the club: 7638-3836. While registration forms can be faxed to club secretary SIP Chan Chi-wai: 2718-0071. NINE DRAGONS RACE Will be held on 12 December (Friday). Beginning at Pak Tam Chung Country Park, Sai Kung, the 17km race will proceed along Hoi Ha Vin Pak Tam Road and Hoi Ha Road - then return along the same route. For more details watch this space. LANTAU RACE '97 The first Lantau Race will be held on the island on 4 December (Thursday). The course is from Shek Pik Reservoir to Tai O by way of Fan Lau, and is approximately 14.5km. It is anticipated that most runners will complete the course in a time between 90 minutes and two-and-a-half hours. This is a long and challenging course and should only be attempted by competitors who maintain a reasonable degree of physical fitness. Officers who are interested in the race should register with their DCRO/RSRO not later than 1 November. Enquiries: Chris Bilham: 2640-5441, or 5449.