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Over 600 officers from various PTU companies took part in PTU Sports Day '98 on 6 March, where ten new records were set. Hotel Company accrued the highest scores from all track events and was awarded the Commandant Trophy as Best All Round Company. PC Ching Ying-wai of Charlie Company, who won the 800M and 1500M races and placed 6th in the long jump, was awarded the title of Victor Ludorum. WPC Kwok Yee-man, also of Charlie Company, who won the 200M race, long jump and high jump, was awarded the title of Victrix Ludorum. |
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 Members of the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau wave as they walk for a good cause THE THIRD 7.5 kilometre Civil Service Walk for Charity fundraiser for the Community Chest two Sundays ago saw the Hong Kong Police once again out in full force with nearly 1,800 participants (including family members) - the highest participation of all departments of the Civil Service. |
 CP and Nelson get into the walk of things |
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Police walkers included CP, DCP MAN, officers from PHQ, Regions and various formations. The event, which took about two hours to complete around Central Park in Shatin and the Shing Mun River, was officiated by the Chief Executive. In the two previous walks the Force secured both the "Highest Fund Raising" and the "Highest Number of Participants" awards - and looks to do the same this time around. Funds raised by Police through sponsorships so far: about $1 million. OFFBEAT will let you know the final amount when the figure is available. | |
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 | The route of this year's Island Run was changed to avoid the rough section of last year's jaunt. The 14 kilometre men's and women's race was started by CSP A HKI Burbidge-king with 76 runners, who all finished the run in creditable times. The fastest, PC Ching Ying-wai of PTU C Company made it in a time of 48:50, while PSII Chan Sui-yi of CDIST was the swiftest lady at 59:02. Central District won the Major Unit competition and PTU C Company beat EU HKI by two points to win the Minor Unit trophy. |
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SPORTING NOTES The annual Renegades' matches of the Police Hockey Club will be held on 1 May at the Hong Kong Football Club pitch from 2:15pm. All police hockey club members are urged to attend. Any previous members now playing for other clubs or not playing at present who wish to participate should call Duncan McCosh on 2860-2430 for details. Police players call club secretary John Fuller on 2455-4210 for details. 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: Dinghy Sailing Course: 5-6, 10-11 and 12-13 April at the Tai Mei Tuk Watersports centre with certificate qualification. Club Regatta: Two will be held on 8 May and 11 September. Macau Races: Two will be held on 5 June and 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. All members of the club are requested to attend the Annual General Meeting at the conference room of the PSRC at 5:30pm on 20 April. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The location of the second (and final) even of the 1997/98 season on 27 Friday March 98 has been moved to Ngau Liu, near Tai Mo Shan (access via Route Twisk). Registration starts at 9:30 am. Event begins at 10:30am. This is a pairs scoring 1-hour event. Solo runners may take part on a "fun" basis. Entry details were circulated by PEN message in early March 1998.The event will be followed by the AGM of the Police Orienteering Club. Anyone having difficulty obtaining entry details is welcome to contact the following committee members: Richard Morgan( P Wing): 2860-3367, fax2861-2542. William Chan Hunghim(PTS): 2814-4361; Chris Bilham(Crime Wing): 2860-8183, fax 2528-2284. The annual Capo Fun Run will be held at 9:30am on 24April (Friday) at Shing Mun Reservoir ,The course is approximately 8 kilometres. All Force members are welcome to participate. To cover the costs of the event, all non-C$IIB entrants are required to pay an entry fee of $15. Those interested may register and make their payment to RSROs, DSROs or equivalent on or before 14 March. Enquiries: SIP Choy Chee-yen or SSGT Pang Chi-fai of CAPO NT:2417-6272 and 2417-6286. Will be held all Tuesday 31 March at the Wanchai Sports Grounds. This event offers all officers the opportunity to demonstrate their levels of fitness and agility and gives Formations the chance to pool different talents into a winning team. The Commissioner of Police will present the trophies. Enquiries: CIP Cheung Wui CPTI PTS: 2814-4388. FAX 2873-2507. As the renovation of the Gym on the fourth floor of PHO is now finished, the Police Amateur Bodybuilding and Powerlifting Club is continuing its training programme a new schedule of which has been psted in the gym. Enquiries: Lau Chi- keung: 2860-8901. |
