Hong Kong Institute of Education Sports Centre (HKIEd SC)
Where we will start training on Sunday 21st August 2011 from 0930-1200.
The centre is automatically closed for a black rain storm warning, T8 or higher; it may be necessary to close it other times for persistent heavy rain.
* Parking is available at the ground. Please park by the entrance kiosk or, if no space, along the outer edge of the track behind the stands. Don't park on the main road, you'll be nicked.
From Tai Po end, drive passed Tai Po Kau entrance on right, small layby parking on left and look for this turn:
From ShaTin end, drive passed Sinopec garage and just round next turn look for this turn:
Fare: $13 - with effect from August 2011 - from Tai Po Market station one way.
Fanling station (opp PnS)
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Tai Po Market station
9.05am
HKIEd SC
Return
11:25am and 12.05pm
If you live elsewhere - maybe the Gold Coast - and you know of a group of FK players who regularly travel to play rugby on Sunday and feel that a bus service to HKIEd SC from your area would help, please also contact Mr Ko to discuss the issue. Please provide feedback on new Yuen Long bus service.
Other venues we sometimes use for matches/tournaments
Causeway Bay (CWB)
Where the Colts Tens was played on 20 Sep 09.
*Currently no parking info; please advise if you know.
Football Club (HKFC)
Where the Colts play matches and the Guinness World Record Rugby tournament was held.
*There is limited meter parking to the east along Wong Nai Chung Road, otherwise park at Times Square and walk.
Happy Valley (HV)
Currently closed.
*How to get there: Route as for Football Club. Enter via the tunnel next to the public toilets on Wong Nai Chung Road.
Hong Lok Yuen International School (HLYIS)
Where we occasionally train when HKIEd SC is not available and out of season. Home from home to many FK Minis!
*Parking here is limited to a small carpark opposite the school or along residential roads near the school.
King's Park (KP)
Where the Colts play matches and the 1 Nov Minis tournament
*There is limited parking south of the main pitch or you can park at the nearby tennis club.
Sandy Bay (SB)
Where the Minis play on 28 Nov 2010
*Parking here is basically non-existent. There's a very small cul-de-sac just north of the ground, otherwise use the CyberPort but plan on a healthy walk back!
So Kon Po Sports Ground (SKP)
Where the Colts U16 play on 19 Sep 2010
*How to get there: As for HK Stadium. Parking available at South China Athletics Assoc Stadium off Caroline Hill Road (anti-clockwise) and there is a small carpark immediately south of the ground on Eastern Hospital Road.
Match venue for HK Scottish and some Girls matches in 2011-12
*Parking - about $10 per hour (varies depending on the length of your stay) and car park is accessible from Cornwall Street (often seems to have a queue). Alternatively from Nam Shan Chuen Road. There is also parking available at the nearby housing estates, with Nam Shan Estate the nearest. For public transport the Shek Kip Mei MTR is an eight minute walk.
Tin Shui Wai Sports Ground (TSW)
Where the Minis' Festival 3 October 2010 will be played. Along with the U18B.
*Parking details to be advised shortly.
Tseun Kwan O stadium - SKS home (TKO)
Where occasional matches happen
*Currently no parking info; please advise if you know.
Tuen Mun Tang Siu Kin Sports Ground (TMTSK)
Where the Minis' Festival 18 September 2011 will take place.
*Parking - All cars should park in Affluence Garden, Tai Hing Estate or Chelsea Heights