Message from the Chair

Message from the chair – Aug 2024

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Dear Members

I am writing this having just spent 2 weeks with the Hong Kong team in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the World Masters Athletics Championships. A wonderful and successful trip and more than a few medals. Please read the report inside. I highlight the Bronze Medal won by our very own Bill Purves in the M80 20km race walk on the last day of competition, a fitting end to the championships and a great reward for someone who has done so much for Hong Kong Masters Athletics over a long period of time.

2025 AVOHK China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon

The 2025 AVOHK China Coast Marathon and Half Marathon online entry has been launched. The event will be held at 8am on Sunday, 12th January 2025. Early Bird and discounted entry fee for AVOHK members. The John Lane Trophy and Casey Cap for Club members to compete for. Click https://avohk.org/index.php/china-coast/ for more details and online entry. A volunteer is still urgently required to help support the social media for this event. The recent requests have had a zero response. Further information in the newsletter. Please consider and contact Co-Race Director Catherine Leonard at catherineavohk@gmail.com.

Recent Events

AVOHK’s 1st race of the 2024 5k series was successfully held on Saturday, 24th August 2024, at Bowen Road. Well done to Race Director Freeman Lee and the other volunteers who helped make this race such a success.

Results are here: https://avohk.org/index.php/race-results/ Race 2 will take place at Tai Tam at 8am, Saturday, 7th September 2024.

Upcoming Events

AVOHK Reservoir Races will be held at:

The 2024 Hong Kong Cross Country Championships will be held on Sunday, 20th October 2024, at Fanling Golf Course. Details at https://hkaaa.com/en/comp_details.php?id=247. Categories are from Juniors through to Masters. Following up from AVOHK’s success earlier in the year, AVOHK will be submitting a Team entry for the Masters Category. If you are interested in being part of the Team, please contact me by 2nd September 2024 at chair@avohk.org.

The 2024 Hong Kong Masters Athletics Championship will be held on 23/24th November at TKO Sports Ground. Aldo Kriel will be coordinating the AVOHK entry and the closing date for entries is 18th October 2024. Aldo (vice-chair@avohk.org) will be in contact with Members shortly.

AVOHK Social Run

Wednesday, 4th September 2024. Start 7pm at Hopewell Centre (BMW showroom), walk up Wanchai Gap Road to run along Bowen Road eastwards, then up Wong Nai Chung Gap Road and over the hill down Nam Fung Road towards Ocean Park, turn left along the coast to finish in Deep Water Bay; nibbles and beer at Coconuts. About 8km and 60 min, social pace. All welcome. Paved roads, no torch required. Bring towel and extra change of clothes if you want to swim, and cash for food and drinks (optional) afterwards. Contact Frank (9423 5422) or Norman (9249 1452) for further information.

In This Month’s Newsletter

There is a smorgasbord of articles. Something for everyone. Please do take time to read.

Yours in running, Colin Whittington