Game, Set, Match
Fifteen years ago, Henry Fok Ying-tung started The Corporate Patron League to promote competitive tennis among corporations – a fun, relaxing hobby for white-collar folks keen to get away from the cutthroat corporate business world. A success, the league drew large corporations and organizations to participate every year and has been renamed the Dr Henry Fok Corporate Patron League to pay tribute to the late Mr Fok. Thirty-two teams, six players per team, will compete in a doubles competition in this 15th anniversary tournament. The event has become popular with the crowds in recent years and, despite what one might expect from the corporations, admission to watch is still free.
What: Dr. Henry Fok Corporate Patron League When: May 4-6, 11-13, 6:30pm on Friday, 2:00pm on Saturday, and 9:30am on Sunday. Where: Victoria Park Tennis Courts How much: Free admission. Enquiries: www.tennishk.org

Trackin’ and Fieldin’
The Olympics won’t be hitting our motherland until next year, but those of you committed track and field fans out there can still get your fix at the 50th Festival of Sport IAAF World Athletic Day & Open Meet 2007. Taking place on May 6 at the Wanchai Sports Ground and hosted by the Hong Kong Athletic Association, this all-day event will feature everything from hammer throw to pole vault and javelin. The first event starts off at 8:30am, with subsequent events following at about 25-minute intervals.
What: IAAF World Athletic Day & Open Meet 2007 When: May 6, 8:30 am Where: Wanchai Sports Ground How much: Free admission Enquiries: www.hkaaa.com

Hole in One
An avid golfer keen to test your skills against other locals? The Hong Kong Golf Association June Stableford Tournament for Men and Ladies is now accepting entries. The tournament is open to all Hong Kong and Macau residents with an HKGA handicap of no more than 22.3 (Men), and 33.2 (Ladies), so sorry, pros, there is no room for you here. The tournament will take place on June 5th at the Discovery Bay Golf Club. The top three winners from the males and top three from the females will each take away a brand new and shiny trophy to show off in their living room.
What: Hong Kong Golf Association June Stableford Tournament When: June 5 Where: The Discovery Bay Golf Club, Lantau Island How Much: $600 to enter Enquiries: 2504 8659, www.hkga.com

The Great Wall-a-thon
Marathon lovers, the ultimate challenge awaits you! In the Great Wall Marathon even those in the best of shape and the greatest marathon die-hards will find the 3,700 stone steps exhausting – it is the Great Wall of China, after all. The first section of the marathon, which covers approximately 9 km of steep ascents and descents, takes runners up, across and down the Great Wall. The second section will take the athletes through villages and rice fields. The event is also a spectator sport; onlookers will get to visit the Great Wall prior to the marathon. During the race, they can hang out in the village, stay at the finish or line the walkway to act as cheerleaders. Entries to the marathon can only be bought as part of a tour package.
What: The Great Wall Marathon When: May 19 Where: The Great Wall of China How Much: Free to watch. To join, check website for information on tours. Enquiries: http://www.great-wall-marathon.com