 RC HKI Leung Chi-bun with trophy winners |
THE ninth Hong Kong Island Region inter-districts/formations Volleyball Competition '98 started in mid-May with a total of eight teams divided into two groups competing in the event: Eastern District, Wanchai District, Western District and EU HKI of Group A; and Central District, PTU "H" Coy, T HKI and Crime HKI of Group B. After keen competition, Central District team, EU HKI team, Eastern team and T HKI team made it through to the final rounds played at the POC indoor game hall on 11 June. |
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In the end, Eastern District team took the championship by defeating T HKI team 15-12 and 15-7. Third place went to Central District team, while EU HKI team came in fourth. RC HKI Leung Chi-bun presented trophies and medals to the winners and finalists. | |
Based on handicap levels the round-robin match play format saw 20 teams each competing in both the Premier and First Divisions. The Police Golf Society, after negotiating some early tricky rounds got stronger as the competition progressed through March to May and managed to get both its teams into the "Finals" which were held on 16 June at the Kau Sai Chau Golf Course (the venue for all the games in the competition). In fading light both police teams (three pairs in each team) "came from behind" to win handsomely against determined opposition and so cap a memorable first-time entry into this prestigious event. The successes did not stop there, however, as society chairman, T K Chan, won a prize for the longest drive on the unforgiving 14th hole (obviously T K gets plenty of time to practice in the lush hills of NT South). Meanwhile, Silas Chan (PC 5343/SW) won a "nearest the pin" prize at the hazardous 16th hole. The 20 registered society players who represented the police for the entire competition were a cross-section of all ranks and the spirit of both sides was tremendous. This proved to be a key factor in the Society doing so well. |
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BORDER DISTRICT officers often make use of their spare time attending charitable programmes that help the less fortunate. Recently 101 colleagues of BORDIST took part in a "Walk for Charity" along Border Road and raised over $91,000 for the Sowers' Action fund, which helps children living in remote and mountainous areas of China receive an education. |  Retired CSP Tommy Tse, SSP Les Burton and Border District personnel before presenting the $91,893 cheque to Sowers' Action reps |
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A ceremony was held at BORDIST Headquarters on 24 June, where Tsang Choi-on, SSP A&S BORDIST, presented a cheque for $91,893 to Tse Chung-shing, an official of Sowers' Action from Hu'bei Province. | |
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SPORTING NOTES Opening hours of the Verandah Bar at the Police Officers' Club will be extended for live broadcasting of the World Cup semi-final matches. A 100-inch screen has been set up for the event. Snacks and beverages are available. Indoor hockey training run by the Police Hockey Club will be held every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 8pm at the PSRC, Boundary Street. The first session starts on 7 July. All Club players and others interested in joining in are encouraged to attend. Equipment will be provided. You only need bring along a T-shirt, shorts, and non-marking training shoes. Registration for next season's Urban Council Winter Hockey League is also underway. If you would like to know more about how to join the Club contact K K Li, ADVC OPS SSDIV on 2675-3310, or Club Secretary, J M Fuller, DOO TMDIST on 2456-5375. Club members who have not received registration forms should contact the Secretary immediately. Begins 1 July to 25 August (Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm at the PSRC). The eight courses, open to all serving police officers (including auxiliaries and civilians) cost $200. For more information contact S/Sgt Nelson Chiu Ho-wah: 2679-2201, or 8101-1634. Events for 1998 have been finalised. If you have an interest in sailing please call to join the club. There are a number of cruising yachts owned by members and a space can normally be found. Events are: Club Regatta: The second will be held on 11 September. Macau Races: The second will be held on 6 November. Kings Cup Thailand, Phuket Island: 2-13 December. Police World Sailing Championships: Set for September 1999 in Slovenia (between Italy and Croatia). Enquiries: Alex Lau: 2767-1458; Charlie Duigan: 2860-5010; or Adam Creed: 2860-3412. 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). |
