The Hong Kong Jockey Club is renowned globally for the quality of its racing professionals. For more than 40 years, the Club has offered a comprehensive training programme for youngsters who want to join the racing industry. There have been a number of outstanding jockeys, such as Dennis Yip and Tony Cruz, who excelled not only at local level but also made an impact in the international world of horse racing, enhancing Hong Kong’s reputation in the process.
For the next three weeks, the Club is presenting an ideal opportunity for a new generation of Hong Kong youngsters to take a big step along the road towards pursuing a rewarding career in the city’s world-class horse racing industry. Initial applications for the latest intake of Racing Trainees can be made between Monday, 7 July and Sunday, 27 July 2014.
Members of the public aged 15 or above who have completed Form Three education, are hard working with a positive attitude, and have a passion for sport, are welcome to apply. The Club will invite shortlisted applicants to attend fitness tests and interviews in August.
“We have a mission to ensure our students become successful as jockeys or in other roles by providing them with an all-round education, including but not limited to equine skills. Students will be taught academic subjects, but there will also be other courses to help with various aspects of personal development. We hope all of our selected students will benefit from their studies with us and will be better equipped for future challenges,” explained Amy Chan, the Club’s Racing Development Board Manager and Headmistress of the Apprentice Jockeys’ School.
She also pointed out that apart from learning to be jockeys, Racing Trainees have the chance to develop their talents in a wide range of posts in the equine field, for instance as work riders, racing management trainees, equestrian assistants or farriers. As such, there are plenty of career choices awaiting successful applicants.
The Racing Trainee Programme covers riding techniques, horse grooming, stable management, English, IT, sports science, music and personal financial management.
The Programme is designed by the Racing Development Board which has been given accreditation by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). Graduates will receive a certificate equivalent to Level 1 to Level 3 accreditation within the local vocational education system. This will be beneficial to those who are preparing to study further or for career development.
In addition, Racing Trainees will have the chance to be sent overseas for training to broaden their experience and learn more about other racing cultures.
Dicky Lui, Champion Apprentice Jockey for the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 racing seasons, attributed much of his success to the Club’s Racing Trainee Programme and the support he received. “The programme provided a great foundation for me, including the priceless experience of overseas training,” he said.
The Club is also recruiting Stables Assistants and those who have reached the age of 18 and completed Form 3 studies are welcomed to apply for these posts.
Anyone interested in obtaining further details about Racing Trainees Programme or applying should visit the website of the Racing Development Board at 203.215.253.53 or call the hotline on 2966 6708. To obtain further details about the Stable Assistants Programme, please visit the website of Job Openings at 203.215.253.53.
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The Cluba£į?s Racing Development Board Manager and Headmistress of the Apprentice Jockeysa£į? School, Amy Chan encourages young people who aspire to career in horse racing to seize the chance to apply.
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Two-time Champion Apprentice Jockey Dicky Lui attributes his success to the Cluba£į?s Racing Trainee Programme.
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