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The fifth annual "MTR HONG KONG Race Walking" Competition will be held on Sunday, 19 April 2009 and this year, walkers have the chance to participate with top-tier athletes from the Asia-Pacific region.
MTR Corporation encourages the community to walk their way to healthy hearts and healthier lives. As part of the MTR Corporation's ongoing commitment to promote walking for better health, the Corporation has co-organised the annual Race Walking event with the Hong Kong Amateur Athletics Association (HKAAA) since 2005.
Fund Raising Programme
The MTR HONG KONG Race Walking 2005 to 2008 have raised more than $4 million for the Hospital Authority Health InfoWorld to support its work on disease prevention and health education. Most recently, a new initiative called "Ideal BMI" Disease Prevention Project, which empowers Hong Kong's working population with the knowledge and skills to prevent obesity and related health complications. Your donation will contribute to a healthier future for Hong Kong, so please act now.
Race Information
Date |
19 April 2009 (Sunday) |
Time |
7:30am - 2:30pm |
Venue |
Chater Road, Central |
Categories |
Individual
Junior, Senior, Master, Elite (Local and International), MTR Chairman's Invitational
Team
Corporate Team Challenge and School Race Walking Relay
Novice Walk
Designed for Race Walking beginners, there is no ranking in this category |
Attire |
All athletes must wear shorts to allow umpires to judge the walking movement. |
Everyone who finishes the race within the time limit without being disqualified will receive a Certificate and a limited-edition MTR Souvenir Ticket valid for one free ride on the MTR, which will be returned as a souvenir after use*. All participants will receive a souvenir bag containing an event T-shirt and magnet.
* Not valid for the Airport Express, East Rail Line First Class, journeys to/from Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau stations, Light Rail, MTR Bus and MTR Feeder Bus.
MTR HONG KONG Race Walking 2009 Route Map
To learn more about the "MTR HONG KONG Race Walking 2009", please click the titles below to view the videos (in Cantonese only):
To promote Race Walking and provide members of the public with an opportunity to learn more about the sport, MTR Corporation and the Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association will be organising the following exhibitions, clinics and training courses.
Exhibitions
Date |
Venue |
11 Apr - 18 Apr |
MTR Central Station |
Training Courses
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Class A |
Class B |
Class C |
Date |
Mar 20 & 27
(Every Friday) |
Mar 22 & 29
(Every Sunday) |
Apr 5
(Every Sunday) |
Mar 28
Apr 4 & 11
(Every Sat) |
Venue |
Kowloon Bay Sports Ground |
Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground
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Kowloon Bay Sports Ground |
Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground |
Time |
7:00 - 9:00 pm |
3:00 - 5:00pm |
12:00 - 2:00pm |
3:00 - 5:00pm |
Content |
Techniques and Knowledge, Basic Training and Basic Regulations |
| No of Sessions |
3 |
Course Fee |
HK$40 |
For enquiries and training course enrolment, please contact Hong Kong Amateur Athletic Association:
Tel : 2504 8215
Website : www.hkaaa.com
Email : inquiry@hkaaa.com
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