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20th Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards
Six Categories Now Open for Nominations
The awardees of 2011 Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards cycling coach Shen Jinkang (2nd from left), recipient of Distinguished Services Award for Coaching; and recipients of Coach of the Year Award, including (from left) squash coach Leung Kan-fai; wushu coach Wong Chi-kwong; and swimming coach for the mentally handicapped Kam Chi-ho, are all thrilled with joy. Read More
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The success of an athlete is always backed up by unconditional support from coaches who work diligently and whole heartedly behind the scene. Coaches’ efforts are essential for identifying and nurturing athletes, as well as fostering sports development. A number of outstanding coaches from various sports had been honoured in previous Hongkong Bank Foundation (HBF) Coaching Awards. This year, the Award celebrates its 20th anniversary, making it a more memorable and meaningful one for all coaches. The 2012 HBF Coaching Awards is now open for nominations until 31 December 2012. Organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee (HKCC) and funded by the HBF since 1993, the HBF Coaching Awards is the most prestigious Awards and the sole programme to recognise the achievements of coaches in Hong Kong on a territory-wide basis. It aims to pay tribute to the coaches for their dedication and contribution to athletes training and the overall sports development in the territory. In last year’s HBF Coaching Awards presentation ceremony, the Distinguished Services Award for Coaching went to Shen Jinkang (cycling). The six recipients in the Coach of the Year Awards were Gao Song (wushu), Kam Chi-ho (swimming for mentally handicapped), Leung Kan-fai (squash), Li Huifen (table tennis), Wang Ruiji (wheelchair fencing) and Wong Chi-kwong (wushu). This year there are six categories of awards, including Coach of the Year Awards, Distinguished Services Award for Coaching, Coach Education Award, Best Team Sport Coach Award, Coaching Excellence Awards and Community Coach Recognition Awards. All National Sports Associations (NSAs) affiliated to the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) are welcome to submit nominations for the six categories of awards. For the Community Coach Recognition Awards, nominations from NSAs, District Sports Associations, Community Sports Clubs and other sports organisations are accepted so as to honour coaches who have devoted to community sport development. Nomination forms for the 2012 HBF Coaching Awards are available at all NSAs, the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) and the HKCC’s website at www.hkcoaching.com. The presentation ceremony will be held in April 2013. Please visit the website for Awards details. The HKCC, a joint committee of the SF&OC and the HKSI, was established in 1991 with an aim to formulate and implement short-term and long-term strategies for the development of coach education and accreditation programmes in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Coach Education Programme (HKCEP) has been funded by the HBF with a total commitment of more than HK$26 million since 1992. Throughout the years, over 85,000 coaches have benefited from the training and recognition programmes of the HKCEP. There are three major components in the HKCEP, which include the HBF Coach Education Programme, the HBF School Coach Education Programme and the HBF Coach Recognition Programme comprising the HBF Coaching Awards.
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