Off Beat

Police squash fun day

WITH a view to promoting healthy lifestyles, the first ever Police Squash Fun Day took place on 18 July at the PSRC Squash Court. Nearly 30 police officers of all ranks and their families attended the event.
The format of the competition saw children and spouses given appropriate handicapped points.
After an afternoon of enjoyable squash, the main competition was won by PC Carven Ng EU HKI.
Junior players received souvenirs of the day, while all participants enjoyed a wonderful buffer dinner and karaoke after the games in the Sportsman's bar.
This event received a $1,800 grant from the Healthy Lifestyle Working Group Project Fund.

Excellent Skiing

IT'S always nice to start thinking about crisp alpine mornings and good skiing when the weather in Honkers turns hot and humid. This year four Force members went to Whistler, and very good it was too. The cost came in at about $11,000 all-inclusive for two weeks, and they're aiming for about the same price again. If you;re interested in skiing, have some cash and a decent VL balance, contact Jim Gray IP SUP T/NTN on 2675-3374 (email: vertigo@hkstar.com) who is organising another trip to the mountains next January.

Rally scooter training and BBQ fun day

THE Police Motoring Club (PMC) is organising a rally scooter training and BBQ fun day, suitable for all those who enjoy life, on 1 October (Thursday)-which is a public holiday- from noon until 8pm at the training area of the Super Rally Scooter Club in Man Kam To, Sheung Shiu.
The scooter training ($200 per person) will consist of theory and practice sessions, and is coached by the top rally motorcyclists in Hong Kong.
The training session for those aged 18-50 will happen from 1pm to 4pm;while the session for those aged 7-17 takes place from 4pm to 7pm.
Participants can enjoy the excitement of driving rally scooters (50cc or 90cc) while at the same time challenging their nerve and driving skills.
In addition, a rally motorcycle show will be conducted on the day.
The BBQ costs $50 per stomach.
For enquiries all Chan Chak-fai:2671-5111,fax 2672-7155.
...And still more activities from the PMC which, in conjunction with KMB and the Institute of Advanced Motoring (LAM),is organising an advanced driving course for its members.
Details will be announced in due course.
So call their membership secretary on 2305-7575 and join the PMC if you want to get involved in its many outings.

SPORTING NOTES

POLICE TENNIS CLUB BRINGING THE GAME
TO FORCE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Expenses have been approved under the Force Healthy Lifestyle Programme for the Police Tennis Club to introduce a series of free tennis activities over the next three months at the PSRC.
Activities and designed for a Police Families Group (Force members, their spouses and a maximum of two children aged between 6 and 16) which will be held from 4pm to 6pm on 29 August, and 5,12,19 December- all Saturdays; and for a Police Officers Group (all driving Force members) which will be held from 6pm to 8pm 22,29 September, 13,20 October- all Tuesdays.
A mini-scale tennis tournament will be organised for both groups in the last training session. The tournaments will be fun-oriented and souvenirs will be awarded.
The Police Tennis Club has organised an introductory free tennis session from 4:30pm to 7pm on Saturday 22 August.
In the tennis fun session conducted by a team of PTC members who are qualified coaches, participant will be given an introductory presentation to the game and will have a chance to watch a series of tennis skills demonstrations by past national players from Hong Kong and China, as well as by the top police representative players and by children of police families who have learned tennis through the police tennis training scheme. In addition, an introduction on warm up and down and stretching exercises will be conducted.
In the same afternoon, the participants will have a chance to be coached to play some fundamental strokes on court.
A maximum of 80 participants will be admitted to the session on a first come first served basis.
Enquiries: Lee Wing-Cheung: 9088-1862; or Ricky Wong Yik-man:9499-3221.
HONG KONG-GUANGDONG SPORTS EXCHANGE'98
Will take place from Tuesday 10 November until Saturday 14 November.
POLICE HOCKEY CLUB
Indoor hockey training run by the Police Jockey Club is being held every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm to 8pm at the PSRC. Boundary Street. All Club players and others interested joining in are encouraged to attend. Equipment will be provided. You only need bring along a T-shirt, shorts, and non-marking training shoes. If you would like to know more about how to join the club contact K K Li ADVE OPS SSDIV on 2675-3310, or Club Secretary, I M Fuller, DOO TMDIST on 2456-5375. Club members who have not received registration forms should contact the Secretary immediately.
POLICE HOCKEY CLUB
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.
POLICE SQUASH CLUB BEGINNERS' COURSE
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.
POLICE SAILING CLUB
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.
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(2560-3217).