Eastern volleyball team were superior at both spiking and blocking	Central District officers congratulate the victorious Eastern team
Volleyball champs Eastern receive their trophy from CSP Lam Tin, DRC HKI
Second place Central District team members with their medals	Third place went to the Traffic Hong Kong Island team
THIS year's HKI Annual Inter-District Volleyball Competition came to a victorious climax for the Eastern District team 17 November at the Police Officers' Club. Central, Eastern, PTU's X-ray Company and Traffic HKI made it to the finals after one-and-a-half months of keen preliminary competition. In the finals, Eastern officers beat Central District 15-3 and 15-13 with their superior smashing and defence at the net despite Central's big lead in the second game. Third place went to Traffic HKI, while PTU X-ray Company came in fourth. CSP Lam Kin, DRC HKI, presented trophies and medals to the winning team and finalists.

SPORTING NOTES 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 of 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. The Annual General Meeting of the club will be held at the 4th floor Training Centre, Arsenal House, PHQ, on 11 December at 6:30pm. All aspiring Arnold Swartzeneggers are invited to come and see at what the club can do for you. Queries: Peter Au 2841-6355/6; or Dave on 2880-4363. "I'll be back." LANTAU RACE '97 NOW OPEN TO SERVING NTS REGIONAL OFFICERS ONLY It is with regret that, due to the need to ensure the highest possible levels of safety for the competitors of the Lantau Race over what is a very arduous and difficult route and given the unexpectedly overwhelming number of entries for a course that was not designed or intended to accommodate so many competitors, the race will now ONLY BE OPEN TO SERVING NTS REGIONAL OFFICERS. The decision to limit the race (WHICH RUNS ON THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER) to only NTS personnel was not taken lightly, but, in the light of safety and good organisation, it is considered expedient to run the first such event with greatly reduced numbers. Should the race prove to be successful on this trial run, it is hoped to once again open the event to all Force members next year. Arrangements are now being made to return the full amount of the entry fee to all competitors, while team captains will receive letters from the race organisers explaining the reasons for the modified race arrangements. The race organisers apologise for the change in the run's format and regret any arrangements and training that has been undertaken by officers who originally entered the event as well as for any inconvenience caused. Team captains wishing to discuss the matter further are welcome to contact P R Morgan: 2640-5440. 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 oft 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). THE 21ST MOUNTAIN MARATHON Organised by the Police Adventure club, the Mountain Marathon will take place from 13 (Saturday) to 14 (Sunday) December 1997. Open to all Force members, each team consists of two competitors who are required to finish a trail of approximately 50 kilometre in designated hill country of Hong Kong within an allowed time in two days. The fastest team will be the winner . Further details and entry form available from CIP Li Hong-man, PCRO EDIST at 2880-4340 or pager 7116-3939#9355. Competition rules and instructions will be sent to teams once entry form is received. All interested teams should enrol before the deadline on 28 November 1997 (Friday). Entry fee is $120.000 per team (payable to Police Adventure Club). 7TH HKI REGIONAL SPORTS DAY Will be held at PSRC on 5 December. Queries should be addressed to SRO IHQ on 2841-6325. NINE DRAGONS RACE Will be held on 12 December (Friday). Beginning at Pak Tam Chung Country Park, Sai Kung, the 17km race will proceed along Hoi Ha Vin Pak Tam Road and Hoi Ha Road - then return along the same route. For more details watch this space.