The two most outstanding players attending The Jockey Club Elite Youth Football Camp were announced today (2 August) after 66 of Hong Kong’s most promising young players completed two weeks of training under coaches from the Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS). They will receive a further week’s training at Manchester United’s academy training camp in northern England.
The Club’s Head of Charities Projects Rhoda Chan joined Technical Director of Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) Steve O’Connor at today’s graduation ceremony.
Ms Chan congratulated all the graduates who had completed the training. “The programme marks another step in systematically developing our Hong Kong football talents to their full potential – using worldwide best practices provided by a world leader in football,” she observed.
Best Performers Robert Wong, aged 12 and Kenny Wong, aged 15 will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for advancement by joining Manchester United’s academy training camp in England in mid-August.
The Jockey Club Elite Youth Football Camp was launched last year as a three-year project funded by a HK$11 million donation from the Club’s Charities Trust. Each year, similar numbers of promising young footballers will have the chance to take part in a two-week training camp under coaches from MUSS.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world's leading horse racing organisations but also a world top 15 charitable organisation and Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.7 billion in 2012. It is also a major taxpayer, Hong Kong's single largest by far, generating over HK$16 billion a year for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious, with more than 23,000 members. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
Related Website: Youth Football Development
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Fact Sheet of Jockey Club Elite Youth Football Camp
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The Cluba£į?s Head of Charities Projects Rhoda Chan (left) congratulates all the graduates who have completed the training and presents the Manchester United football shirt to one of the winners, Robert Wong (right).
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The Cluba£į?s Head of Charities Projects Rhoda Chan (3rd left), HKFA Technical Director Steve Oa£į?Connor (3rd right) and MUSS coaches present a boarding pass to Best Performers Robert Wong (4th left) and Kenny Wong (4th right).
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Best Performers Robert Wong (left) and Kenny Wong (right) will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for advancement by joining Manchester Uniteda£į?s academy training camp in England in mid-August.
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(From left) Best Attitude Award winners Titus Poon and Chong Kam Yu, as well as Skill Challenge Award Chang Hiu Nam and Sy Yiu Wai.
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Group photo.
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