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The Huizhou Golf Camp | |
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THE popularity of golf is increasing among highly-stressed city dwellers ? as is the membership of the Police Golfing Society whose players recently got away from the concrete jungle that is the HKSAR for two days and one night to enjoy several rounds at the 18-hole golf course in Huizhou. The group of 58 golfers all agreed that it was a wonderful trip. |  Eighteen holes of golf in Huizhou ¡Ð a recommended perfect antidote for stressed out members of the Force |
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"Golf is a sport which is easy to learn but difficult to master," said Police Golfing Society member Chief Inspector Rebecca Lam. "To maintain a proper posture, golfers must be in a calm state of mind and concentrate on their swing, all the while paying close attention to the uneven features of the fairways, the roughs and the sand traps. You also have to judge the distance between the tee and the 18 holes ¡Ð all of which have their own characteristics. These aspects are what attract players to the game. "My golf partner told me that golf is her 'second life' because playing on weekends enables her to unwind from the stresses of her daily work schedule. And on this particular trip one of the beginners insisted on continuing to play in the heavy rain in order to get a feel for playing in different weather conditions. Such behaviour is perhaps unimaginable to those who have never played the game, but dedicated players understand it only too well."? Apart from having fun in a tranquil and unpolluted environment, golfers also enjoy the social aspects of the sport which usually culminate in the bar or restaurant of the clubhouse (or the "19th hole") after the game where participants are eager to share the day's experience and to analyse the course and their game. "Even people who are normally reserved tend to open up and indulge in the lively camaraderie. It's the golf culture," concludes CIP Lam, who is already making plans for her next golfing getaway. If you are interested in joining the Police Golfing Society call Mark Foster on 2761-2256. | |
 Police Hockey Clubbers in the thick of action that saw PHQ emerge overall winners. Oh, my aching shins . . . 
|  THE Police Hockey Club seven-a-side inter-regional tournament took place on 18 September at the Hong Kong Football Club hockey ground with five teams participating in the event organised as part of the Club's healthy lifestyle programme. Forty players spent the hot and humid afternoon valiantly chasing the white ball over the field as part of the round robin competition that saw the final taking place between PHQ and a combined New Territories team, with PHQ coming out overall winners by four goals to one. The Urban Council Hockey League will start in early October and anyone interested in playing for the police team who has not yet registered should contact John Fuller : 2456-5375, or K K Li on 2675-3310. |
SPORTING NOTES The second Lantau Race will be held at 10am on Friday 4, December, on Lantau Island. The challenging 14.5 kilometre course is from Shek Pik Reservoir to Tai O by way of Fan Lau and most runners (who should be physically fit) complete it in a time between 90 minutes to 2.5 hours. Comprising six categories, the first four ¡Ð men's open, men's veteran, ladies open and team trophy ? are restricted to serving NTS personnel (regular, auxiliary and civilian); while the last two ¡Ð major formation men's open and major formation ladies' invitation ¡Ð are open to all non-NTS personnel. Officers who are interested in competing should register for the race with their DSRO/RSRO by 15 October. A registration fee of $60 (cheque payable to: New Territories South Regional AGM Funds) will be levied only for the major formation men's open invitation (a team of three runners from each major formation), and for the major formation ladies's invitation (team of three runners from each major formation). Full joining instructions, etc. will be issued by PEN message one week before the event. For more information call the race's organising committee chairman P R Morgan: 2640-5440; or RSRO NTS: 2640-5448. The Police Force 1998/99 cricket season has begun. Force members wishing to become involved as players, scorers or social members contact team captain Detective Inspector C S Walton: 2746-3454. Will take place at Aberdeen Reservoir on the same 3.7 km course as last year at 3pm on 20 October (Tuesday). Please arrive at 2pm for registration. The race is a 4-man team / 3-lady team relay in such categories as: district/units, PHQs, specialist/training units, ladies, seniors and veterans. Enquiries: 2814-4202. The PMC is organising a rally scooter training and BBQ fun day, and a China (Yang Jiang) Fun Drive in October and December respectively. So, call them to book a place on 9343-5849, or 2671-5111. To be held on Wednesday 14 October, from 10am to 5pm at the Tai Wan Shan public swimming pool in Hung Hum. Outstanding swimmers will be considered to represent the Force swimming team in the World Police/Fire Games in Sweden in 1999. Fee is $30 per competitor. Enquiries: 2417-5301. Will be held at PSRC, Boundary Street, on Friday 23 October. Sports to be competed in include : swimming, 7-a-side football, basketball, table tennis, squash, tennis, ten pin bowling, running, shot put, tug of war. Any queries should be addressed to the RSRO HKI on 2841-6325. Takes place from Tuesday 10 November until Saturday 14 November. 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: Macau Race: 6 November. King's Cup Thailand, Phuket Island (A 35-foot Beneteau has been chartered, spaces still available): 2-13 December. Police World Sailing Championships: Set for September 1999 in Slovenia ( between Italy and Croatia). The club is now the proud owner of a 28-foot Impala available for use by members with licences. Enquiries: Alex Lau: 2767-1458, or Charlie Duigan: 2860-5010. |
