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TAKING the Force's "Healthy Life Styles" drive very seriously indeed, personnel from NTS chose not only to "talk the talk" but also to "walk the walk", with same 150 runners signing up to take part in the annual 8.8 km NTS Shing Mun Run. Some of the runners, of course, took the "walk the walk" bit too literally, and whilst the fastest runner PC 11408, Kong Tim-sing of KWTDIST was back in 32' 38' minutes, some of the slower participants were back just short of 60 minutes. Unlike last year, when there was a staggered start (and not on account of alcoholic consumption prior to the race), this years' runners all set off together in a mass start reminiscent of crowds at last year's Yoahan sales. |
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The race was blessed with excellent weather after the heavy rains only one week earlier which might have made the course a quagmire of mud, and runners not intent on a fast time were able to enjoy the pleasant and relaxing views in the country park. As usual, the winning overall team was Kwai Chung District, with DC KWT accepting the trophy on behalf of his staff. Regrettably, the DC KWT, Mr Harry Aitken, was unable to run himself as he was sporting a brand new walking stick to help support his limping gait. No doubt Mr Aitken will return from retirement for next year's event sans walking stick. | |
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Various key personnel from NTS presented the many prizes, with RC NTS, Mr Braithwaite commending all officers for their excellent efforts; although the 75 or 80 officers who finished before him will shortly be transferring to another Region. With the Lantau Run, the NTS Mess Fun Run and now the Shing Mun Race firmly under their belts, NTS officers are now considering entering a team for next year's Tans-Sahara race. Any volunteers? [SP Peter Morgan] |
 Preparing to "walk the walk" pre-Shing Mun Race, and (above), a sprite woman officer sailing past the competition |
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 Ken Wallis (centre) presenting the lawn bowls trophy named after him to winning CPB 'A' team, as Police LB Club chairman Ian Marriott applauds the moment |
THE final of the "Wallis Trophy" was
played at POC on the afternoon of Thursday 19 March 98 between 'rinks' (four bowlers in a
'rink') from CPB and EU NTN.
The winner, for a second year running, was CPB 'A' by a score of 26 - 16. The final was the culmination of a competition that started in October 97 with a total of 20 rinks from different formations throughout the Force. Mr. Ken Wallis was invited to present the trophy and souvenirs to both teams. |
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The competition began in 1986 from an idea by Ken to foster the game of lawn bowls in the Force and especially to attract new players to the sport. It can be safely said that the 'fruits' of the idea were certainly harvested in 1997 with Police winning the prestigious 1 Division title in the Men's Summer League for the first time in over 80 years, and with club members winning a number of national competitions. Many of the current Force bowlers came into the game via the annual "Wallis Trophy" competition. Ian Marriott, the Police Lawn Bowls Club Chairman, rounded off the afternoon's events by presenting Ken with an inscribed pewter plate in recognition of his contribution to lawn bowls over the years and also to mark Ken's retirement form the Force. | |
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SPORTING NOTES THE annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics, organised by the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped, is scheduled to be held at 11am on Sunday 3 May 1998 at the HK Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsimshatsui. The Force had set very good records in previous years and a total of $436,759 was raised in 1997, the highest amount of donations among the six participating disciplined departments. In order to maintain our good record and to give our support to this worthwhile event, this year, your strong support is once again requested. All donations will be used to fund the 1998-99 Hong Kong Special Olympics Games and the year round sporting activities for mentally handicapped persons. Apart from raising funds and calling for the awareness of the Special Olympics, the event publicises also the good image of the Law Enforcement Departments. For entry/sponsorship forms and details contact Kenny Yeung, SIP S(1) PS at 2804-1126 or Angela Kwok, SIP S(Adm) PS ar 2804-1133. The annual Renegades' matches of the Police Hockey Club will be held on 1 May at the Hong Kong Football Club pitch from 2:15pm. All police hockey club members are urged to attend. Any previous members now playing for other clubs or not playing at present who wish to participate should call Duncan McCosh on 2860-2430 for details. Police players call club secretary John Fuller on 2455-4210 for details. Events for 1998 have been finalised. If you have an interest in sailing please call in join the club. Three are a number of cruising yachts owned by members and a space can normally be found. Events are: Dinghy Sailing Course: 5-6,10-11 and 12-13 April at the Tai Mei Tuk Watersports centre with certificate qualification. Club Regatta: Two will be held on 8 May and 11 September. Macau Races: Two will be held on 5 June and 6 November. Kings Cup Thailand, Phuket Island: 2-13 December. Police World Sailing Championships: Set for September 1999 in Slovenia (between ltaly and Croatia) Enquiries: Alex Lau: 2767-1458; Charlie Duigan: 2860-5010; or Adam Creed: 2860-3412. All members of the club are requested to attend the Annual General Meeting at the conference room of the PSRC at 5:30pm on 20 April. The annual CAPO Fun Run will be held at 9:30am on 24 April (Friday) at Shing Mun Reservoir. The course is approximately 8 kilometres. All Force members are welcome to participate. To cover the costs of the event, all nonC & IIB entrants are required to pay an entry fee of $15. Those interested may register and make their payment to RSROs, DSROs, or equivalent on or before 14 March. Enquiries: SIP Choy Chee-yen or SSGT Pang Chi-fai of CAPONT:2417-6272 and 2417-6286. As the renovation of the Gym on the fourth floor of PHQ is now finished, the Police Amateur Bodybuilding and Powerlifting Club is continuing its training programme - a new schedule of which has been posted in the gym. Enquiries: Lau Chi-keung: 2860-8901. |
