The Hong Kong Jockey Club N-League, the city’s first district-based inter-school girls football tournament was launched today (5 October) as the latest in a series of Club initiatives to promote youth football across Hong Kong. Cheering the girls on was Manchester United legend Bryan Robson.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, the Club’s Executive Director of Corporate Business Planning and Communications Scarlette Leung said that the HKJC N-League is an important milestone in the development of football at the youth level. “It is the aim of the Jockey Club to bring a positive impact to the physical, mental and social development of our younger generation, to bring them new opportunities and inspire them to pursue their dreams.”
Seven girls teams from secondary schools in North District will join the first HKJC N-League, playing against each other both at home and away over the next eight months. The final will be played on 7 May 2016, where, in addition to the champion’s trophy, individual awards including the Most Valuable Player and the Top Scorer will be presented. The HKJC N-League is organised by Woofoo Social Enterprises and co-organised by the North District Sports Association with the Club as title sponsor and the Hong Kong Football Association providing support.
Before the launch ceremony, Bryan Robson, one of the most influential footballers during the 1980s and 1990s, nicknamed “Captain Marvel” for his performances for both England and MU, visited Christ College, Sha Tin, one of the schools participating in the Jockey Club School Football Development Scheme. During the visit Mr Robson joined small-sided matches with students and teachers.
The Jockey Club is a long-time supporter of local football development. Since 2012 it has been collaborating with Manchester United on four programmes designed to develop the life, leadership and sporting skills of young people, namely the JC Elite Youth Football Camp, the JC School Football Development Scheme, the JC Youth Football Leadership Scheme and the JC Youth Football Fitness Assessment. The Club also supports the Jockey Club Youth Football Development Scheme, whose summer scheme is the largest such programme in Hong Kong. Most recently, in August, the Club announced a HK$120 million donation to support the Jockey Club HKFA 5-Year Football Development Programme, which aims to promote football across the community, including futsal and women’s football. In terms of infrastructure, the Club has supported the construction of the recently opened Jockey Club Kitchee Centre. And having rebuilt Hong Kong Stadium in the 1990s as a home for Hong Kong’s major domestic and international football games, the Club has recently funded and provided expert advice for the construction of its new grass surface.
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class horse racing operator and Hong Kong’s largest community benefactor, as well as one of Asia’s most prestigious membership clubs. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, the Club allocates its surplus funds for charitable and community projects. In 2014/15, its donations reached a record $3.87 billion, and in the last decade alone it supported over 1,300 projects. The Club is also Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer, contributing a record HK$20.05 billion in 2014/15. With about 70% of its revenue given back to society every year through donations and tax contributions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a significantly higher return to the community than any other racing and/or sports betting organisation in the world. As a socially responsible organisation, the Club helps Government combat illegal betting and advocates responsible gambling. The Club is also one of Hong Kong’s largest employers with over 24,000 full-time and part-time staff. Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.
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With Club sponsorship, the Hong Kong Jockey Club N-League, the citya£á?s first district-based inter-school girls football tournament, was launched today (5 October) by The Cluba£á?s Executive Director of Corporate Business Planning and Communications Scarlette Leung (4th left) and Manchester United legend Bryan Robson (3rd left).
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The Cluba£á?s Executive Director of Corporate Business Planning and Communications Scarlette Leung explains that the HKJC N-League is an important milestone in the development of womena£á?s football in Hong Kong.
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Manchester United legend Bryan Robson cheers on girl footballers at the launch ceremony.
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MU legend Bryan Robson participates in small-side matches with the girls from the HKJC N-League.
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Group photo.
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Prior to the launch of the N-League MU legend Bryan Robson visited Christ College, Sha Tin, one of the schools participating in the Jockey Club School Football Development Scheme.
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MU legend Bryan Robson joins small-side matches with students and teachers from Christ College.
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