THE BOYS from Hong Kong Marine Outer Water District took on US navies from the USS Belleau Wood destroyer in a game that will go down in Force history as the one that slipped away - by a measley point. The USS Belleau Wood team, who do nothing but practice making hoops while at sea, were visibly shaken by HKP Marine's mastery of their home court, dribble techniques and slam dunk ability. With face at stake, they all breathed a heavy sigh of relief when the fourth quarter whistle blew ending the exciting game 81 to 80 in their favour.

SPORTING NOTES THE DOWMAN ROAD RACE 1998 The annual running of the Dowman Road Race is scheduled for 17 January 1998, starting at 10am at Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung East Country Park. Tsang Yam-pui, DCP Management, will be the guest of honour. As usual, a turnout of between 800 and 1,000 competitors for this very popular 12K road race is expected. There will be a record number of trophies to be won, including a new trophy for the Ladies Open event. This has been donated, and will be presented by Mrs Wong Leung Kam-shan, RC NT(N). An entry fee of $35 per person will be charged. Payment must be made by cheque payable to Hong Kong Police Sports Council - Police Athletics Club. The deadline for entries is Friday 26 December. If you have any queries, please contact the PAC Secretary, F Y Mak: 2724-0169 (CAPO K). THE POLICE CUP 1997 This year's Police Cup will be run at the Shatin Racecourse on Saturday 20 December, with Mrs Tsang Yam-pui, Betty, presenting the cup to the winning owner. The Senior Officers' Mess will once again arrange a private box for 90 people at the racecourse for members and their guests. A buffet lunch and transport to and from the racecourse will be arranged. The cost (including admission to the racecourse Members' Stand will be approximately $300 per person. Drinks can be signed on Mess Chits and be charged separately to individual members' bills. This will be a day meeting with the first race scheduled to start at 1:30pm. Enquiries should be directed to the Racing Convenor, Philip Cheng: 2860-5047, or 2746-3481. 1997 HKP INTER-REGIONAL BADMINTON COMPETITION Organised by the Police Badminton Club, the competition (for Tsang Yam Pui's Trophy) will be held between December 97 and January 98. Remaining game schedules: HKI vs NTS, 29 Dec at 6pm in PSRC; KE vs HKI, 5 Jan 98 at 6pm in PSRC; and NTN vs HKI, 22 Jan 98 at 6pm at POC. TUEN MUN DISTRICT FISHING CLUB With its motto: "An activity pleasurable blessed with a catch treasurable", the chairman of the Tuen Mun District Fishing Club, SP To Kin-chung, notes that new members are always welcome and re-states the objectives of the club: To organise healthy recreational activities for participation after duty hours; to help officers enjoy fishing in the outdoors and to forget momentarily all the unpleasant trivialities associated with their day-to-day work; and to seek all the psychological and physical relaxation angling has to offer while basking in sunshine and gentle breezes. POLICE AMATEUR BODYBUILDING AND POWERLIFTING CLUB Keeping fit through weight training has never been easier. The newly formed Police Amateur Bodybuilding and Powerlifting Club offers members the most complete training package yet, taught by two the most renowned and accredited personal trainers in Hong Kong and winners of several international bodybuilding awards. Pumping up sessions will take place at the PHQ Gym, and lectures will include all aspects of correct training, the low-down on dietary supplements and the secrets to get big or just fit and slim. Queries: Peter Au 2841-6355/6;or Dave on 2880-4363. "I'll be back". 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 ate 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). GREEN BIRD IN ACTION The "Green Bird in Action" scheme has been devised to provide young people between the ages of 12 and 14 years with a balanced scheme of activities that Promotes community service, the development of personal skills and the opportunity to take part in physical recreation and excursions. It also prepares participants for the Hong Kong Award for Young People. Kowloon west Region is promoting the :Green Bird in Action: by holding a slogan competition and a camp between 29 and 31 December at the Field Patrol detachment Base at Queen's Hill. Activities include: environmental protection awareness, hiking, rugby, circuit training, silk screening and slogan competition. The camp fee is $100, and can accommodate 80 participants. Enquiries: Eric Siu ARSRO KWHQ 2761-2412.