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Sedan Chair Race

The annual Sedan Chair Race is the main fundraising event of the Matilda Sedan Chair Race Charities Fund. It consists of teams carrying a sedan chair racing around the Peak on a choice of one of two routes (3.2km for course A and 2.1km for course B), starting from The Matilda International Hospital.

Each team consists of eight people and a passenger, with money for the Fund raised through entrance fees and sponsorship of the team. There are numerous prizes to be won...for fit teams as well as fun awards for creative teams such as the best dressed, the most entertaining and the team that best captures the spirit of the event.

The event is usually held in Mid-November, it starts from Matilda International Hospital and ends there as well.

Public transport to the Matilda International Hospital:
No. 15 bus – Exchange Square Bus Terminus to the Peak
No. 515 bus – Causeway Bay MTR to the Peak
No. 315 bus – Stanley Plaza to the Peak
No. 15B bus –Tin Hau MTR Bus Terminus to the Peak
Peak tram to the Peak.

MIH complimentary shuttle bus:
Queen’s Pier (every 35 minutes past the hour except 10:35am )
Peak Bus Terminus to MIH.

Address: The Peak

Theme: Sports Watching

Website: http://www.sedanchairace.org

Horse Racing

Fancy a flutter on the horses whilst in Hong Kong then visit The Happy Valley racecourse when it is a racing night there.

The racing season is usually from September to June and normally on Wednesday nights - you have to check on the South China Morning Post newspaper on day to see if any races are happening on the night.

Must be 18 and over to enter.

To enter pay $10 or use your octopus card to pass the electric turnstiles.

Directions: 1. Causeway Bay MTR Exit A, walk along Wong Nai Chung Road towards Happy Valley Racecourse for about 20 mins.
2. Take tram to Happy Valley Tram Terminus.

Theme: Sports Watching

Windsurfing

If you fancy your hand at windsurfing then September to December are the best times to windsurf.

Rental places:

Tungwan beach on Cheung Chau Island
Shek O on HK Island
Stanley Main beach on HK Island

Theme: Surfing

Website: http://www.worldwindsurf.com/HongKong.htm

International Soccer Tournament

Soccer/football fans should head to the annual Chinese New Year soccer tournament featuring usually three international sides along with a local side of all-stars meeting in a two-day tournament.

Theme: Sports Watching

Swimming

If you don't fancy sharing water on a beach somewhere in HK, then you can go to a public swimming pool instead. Some addresses are printed below:-

Victoria Park Swimming Pool
Victoria Park, Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay

Wan Chai Swimming Pool
27 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Kowloon Park Swimming Pool
Kowloon Park, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Prices are HK19 dollars for adults and HK9 dollars for 14 years and under

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/beach/en/swim-intro.php

Hong Kong Pedal Kart Grand Prix

Every year there is the Hong Kong Kart Grand Prix usually held in November or December.

This race is a fund-raising event and it also encourages being a petrol-free environment.

Equipment: Bring a camera and yourself.

Address: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay

Theme: Sports Watching

Hong Kong Rugby 7

This huge rugby event every April sees around 24 teams from around the world playing.

Address: Hong Kong Stadium

Theme: Sports Watching

Website: http://www.hksevens.com.hk

Hong Kong International Cricket 6s

Don't know much about this sport, but this cricket match has 6 people on each side and I guess the rules are as normal. The competition in early November attracts lots of expats and visitors.

The Kowloon Cricket Club (KCC) is located at 10 Cox's Road in the Jordan district of Kowloon.

Directions
If travelling to the KCC via the Mass Transit Railway (MTR), leave the subway at Jordan Station via Exit B2 towards Queen Elizabeth Hospital. You will surface above ground on Jordan Road and directly in front, at the traffic lights just past the bus stop, is the intersection with Cox's Road. KCC is approximately 80m along Cox's Road. Alternatively take Exit D through the Prudential Centre on to Nathan Road and enter Cox's Road via Austin Road or Tak Shing Street. MTR Exit E also joins Tak Shing Street via Tak Hing Street.

Address: 10 Cox's Road in the Jordan district of Kowloon

Theme: Sports Watching

Website: http://www.hkca.cricket.org

Ride away for the day

If you want to give your feet so rest from walking then you can rent a bike for the day especially when it comes to touring the islands or New Territories.

You can rent bikes from:

Cheung Chau Island
Mui Wo (Silvermine Bay) on Lantau Island
Shek O on HK island
Sha Tin and Tai Mei Tuk in the New Territories.

Equipment: Bring: camera, water, maps, sensible shoes for cycling and yourself!

Theme: Biking

Ice Skating

Are the kids driving you insane? Or maybe you want to be an Olympic world-class skater? Then why not head to a ice skating rink located inside a couple of shopping malls.

Opening times & prices are printed below.

Mon-Thurs
HK$45 per session
9:30am to 10:00pm

Friday
Morning/Public & Skating Lesson
HK$45 per session
9:30am to 12:00noon

Afternoon/evening
HK$50 per session
12:30pm to
10:00pm

Weekends
Morning session
(For Skating School Students only)
7:30am to 12:00noon

Lunch session
12:30pm to 5:00pm

Sunset session
-HK$60
5:30pm to 10:00pm

Equipment: Bring yourself! The rental skates are included in price.

Address: Tai Koo MTR station - Exit E1

Directions: From the MTR station, go to Exit E into Cityplaza. Once you enter the mall you are on the 2nd floor. Walk forward until you see the rink, one level below on First Floor.

Phone: 852 2844 8688

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.icepalace.com.hk