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 | | Gammon China Coast Half and Full Marathon 2012 | RESULTS FOR 2012 RACESsome mist and rain did not deter the runners in the full and half marathon races from turning out some excellent performances. Thomas Kiprotich stormed to victory in the mens half and Cheung Wai Kei led the mens marathon race home, the top 3 all being under 3 hours. The ladies Marathon was won by Peggy Chan , taking her number of victorys in this event to 3 the half won by Jo Jo Fan. Prize results , mens marathon mens half , ladies marathon, ladies half. . Overall results for marathon here and for half marathon here Any further questions to chinacoastmarathon2012@gmail.com ,
Many thanks to all the helpers at the race from AVOHK, Thaiquain, HK Race Walkers, fellow clubs and friends. The HK Adventrue Corps transported equipment on and off the course and provided 40 cadets for the day ,AMS and the physio's were on hand for medical support . HK Police and Po Leung Kuk staff.
Special Thanks to our new Title Sponsor Gammon for the generous sponsorship and their assistance.
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|  | | Round the Island Time Trial 2012 | This years race on April Fools Day - Sunday the 1st
Hong Kong's original ultra running event is a 64km, figure of 8 route, around Hong Kong island following the famous blue dots. The course is on water catchment and trail avoiding road as much as possible. To optimise your enjoyment of the event we strongly recommend you familiarise yourself with the route in advance.
The unique format of the event allows you to choose your start time (from 6am onwards) to enable completion in the 2 hour finishing window (between 2pm and 4pm). Open to individuals "True Grit"and teams of two "Whimps" who compete for age category prizes.
It is, as all AVOHK events, a friendly affair, checkpoints manned by runners with home baked favourites available at water and food stops.
The entry form is now available here , confirmation by email only so please print address clearly.
More event information here
Once again directed by Dave smith who will be looking for help nearer the time on course and at start/finish.
More info click here to go to the event page .
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|  | | AVOHK - adidas 5k Series 2011 | The final race of the AVOHK/Adidas 5km Series took place at South Bay on 8th October. Series results can be found at this link. Race results available here.
Many thanks to race director Freeman Lee for putting on another excellent series. We look forward to seeing everyone again at Aberdeen Reservoir for Race One of The AVOHK/Adidas Reservoir Cup, which takes place on Sunday 16th October at 9:00am.
For those prizewinners who did not get a trophy or a coupon, please contact the race director: freemanavohk@gmail.com
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|  |  | | AVOHK - adidas Reservoir Series 2011 - 2012 | The 2011-2012 AVOHK-adidas Reservoir Series begins next week with the first race at Aberdeen Country Park.
The dates of the 3 races are:
Aberdeen - 16th October 2011
'The Postman' Cheng Wai Lee won today's race with Lee Chung Wing a whisker behind, Lo Tak Fai finished in third place! Dana Baluk was the ladies' champion with Tracy Tory finishing second and Chan Pui Shan third! Congratulations to all runners!
Overall Race results here.
Category Prize list here.
Tai Lam Chung - 4th December 2011
After exchanging the lead on the way around Tai Lam Chung Reservoir on a beautiful New Territories morning, Chris Wharton finally sprinted ahead of Peter Hopper within sight of the finish line to become overall champion of the race. Tracy Tory gained revenge after the Aberdeen result, becoming the ladies' champion with Ann Cheng-Echevarria in second place and the Aberdeen champion Dana Baluk in third place.
Overall Race results here.
Category Prize list here.
Photos taken at the Tai Lam Chung Race can be found here. Many thanks to David Baluk for taking the time to record the race and uploading the photos!
Tai Tam Country Park - 12th February 2012
For online entry please follow this link
AVOHK is proud to once again have adidas as our sponsor for the Reservoir Series. We would also like to thank Bonaqua for their generous support, supplying the water, essential for our series.
Please note that you can now keep up to date with news from AVOHK by following us on Twitter! |
|  | | AGM 2011 | AVOHK AGM, 10th June 2011
The 2011 AVOHK AGM was held successfully on 10th June. Club affairs were presented to the attending members and the committee was elected.
Rob James gave a great talk and showed pictures from his experiences in adventure and ultra racing, showing that with the right strategy and strength of mind anything is possible.
AVOHK also awarded their athlete of the year trophies. The ladies' title went to Grace Wong who secured gold medals at the Asia Masters, in the 400m, 1500m and 7k road race.
The men's title went to Patrick S. Ford for winning the Veteran Category of the Oxfam Trailwalker 100k race in a new category record of 14:28 and also winning the Green Power 50k team trophy.
Thanks for all the nominations. Have a great summer and hope to see you at the 5k series in August. |
|  | | 2011 Malcolm Phillips 5km Run | The Fifth Malcolm Phillips 5km Run will be held on Saturday 7th May starting and finishing at Bowen Road/Bowen Drive junction. This is an age adjusted race adding a touch of drama to the results , first past the post not necessarily being top of the podium. Entry form here , Catherine is organising all enquiries and offers of help on the day to her via email.
There is no individual entry confirmation . Entry list is on www.hkrunners.com for some reason i cannot post it here
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| | 2011 Membership | For AVOHK membership please follow procedure 1-3 below if you want to join HKAAA as well please also follow points and 5
(1) Print out and fill in the membership application form from the AVOHK website.
(2) Send it to: AVOHK, PO Box 28893, Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
(3) Await membership confirmation email.
(4) Download and print out HKAAA application form from:
http://www.hkaaa.com/hkaaa/athletes-zone/Registration/2009_RegistrationForm-Athletes.pdf
(5) Send your completed HKAAA form to AVOHK, PO Box 28893, Gloucester Road, Wanchai.
(* If you are already a member, skip the first three points and proceed swiftly onto point four).
When you have done all of that, you will have the chance to get hold of our excellent new club kit and enjoy discounts on races as a result of both memberships.
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|  | | New AVOHK Kit | KIT AVAILABLE
For 2009 and beyond we have ordered a larger stock of elite New Balance kit, still blue and white but with a simpler pattern and simpler overprinting. Ladies' and Mens vests, unisex t shirt, ladies and mens split shorts. This is now available and will beon sale at the next AVOHK 5km race and then the first Reservoir race at Aberdeen. Please contact Phil Booth for information.Pictured is Thomas Booth in the new vest. |
|  | | Swimming 2010 | Dear AVOHK Swimmers
Please go to swim section for the forms to join up for the swimming year 2010-11. There are still a few spots available.
You must be an AVOHK member to join the swimming. Please note that not only must annual AVOHK fees be paid but an application form must also be filled in each year by each swimming member. As in past years - administration is kept to a minimum so there are no receipts for the swimming fee and no swimming division membership cards issued - A list will be kept at the pool entrance. - Simon Clarke
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| | AVOHK website member log in | | The Members login function is intended for future use and is not yet available. | | |
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| 2012 HKAAA Registration | The 2012 HKAAA membership application form can now be downloaded from the following link: http://www.hkaaa.com/hkaaa/athletes-zone/Registration/2012_RegForm-Athletes.pdf
If you would like to join the HKAAA through AVOHK, first make sure that you are a fully paid up member. Then send your completed application form, passport photos and cheque to: AVOHK, 28893, Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong |
| | Run for AVOHK | | New Captain Pete Digiovanni is looking to enter AVOHK teams into local races . News of team events will be on the web site and on specific emails. Individual or teams of three (still count in individual ranking). To enter as part of an AVOHK team please download and complete an entry form, then contact Pete. To email Pete click here . | | |
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