42-560: Tuen Mun Swimming Pool may refer to: Tuen Mun Swimming Pool (aquatics centre) , one of the aquatics centres in the New Territories , Hong Kong Tuen Mun Swimming Pool stop , a light rail transit stop named after the swimming pool Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Tuen Mun Swimming Pool . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
84-523: A government-granted monopoly in providing pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, the Mark Six lottery , and fixed odds betting on overseas football events. The organisation is the largest taxpayer in Hong Kong, as well as the largest community benefactor and one of the city's major employers. In 2022/2023, The Hong Kong Jockey Club contributed a record HK$ 35.9 billion to the community. This comprised
126-474: A healthy and vibrant lifestyle. Today, the Charities Trust contributes across various areas of social needs and focuses on five strategic areas: Positive Ageing & Elderly Care, Youth Development & Poverty Alleviation, Healthy Community, Talent & Sector Development, and Sports & Culture. Over the past decade, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has donated an average of HK$ 5 billion
168-425: A record HK$ 28.6 billion in betting duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions, and HK$ 7.3 billion in approved charity donations. The club also proactively identifies, funds and develops projects which anticipate and address social issues and pressing needs in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club also provides dining, social, sport and recreation facilities to its approximately 23,000 members. Its Charities Trust
210-535: A value of at least 10,000 Hong Kong Dollars are eligible for a 10% rebate if the bet or betline loses. Pool Name – Dividend Qualification – Consolation [if any] Membership in this club is very strict, limited to the moneyed social elite. In the past, this club was reserved for only "old money" families; but currently there are increasing numbers of "newly rich" members. Similar to other elite clubs, HKJC membership applicants often must wait for years if not decades to be accepted. What makes it especially difficult to join
252-457: A year to the community. In 2022/2023, its total approved donations were HK$ 7.3 billion, benefiting 247 charity and community projects. The Charities Trust’s substantial donations to the community are made possible by The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s unique integrated business model, which comprises racing and racecourse entertainment, responsible sports wagering and lottery, a membership club, and charities and community contribution. Approximately 90% of
294-435: Is also one of the world's top ten charity donors. Founded in 1884 as an amateur body to promote horse racing , it was an exclusive club whose membership was drawn from the upper class with strict rules of membership, with women and people of unsuitable background being banned. This led to the club having no Chinese members until the 20th century. The club evolved into a professional institution from 1971. The club organised
336-464: Is felt that these fun pools will provide more fun, excitement and enjoyment for the public who no longer regard swimming as a mere form of exercise." In 1985, four such pools were planned for Kowloon and a fifth for Hong Kong Island. The Regional Council (RegCo) was founded in 1986. Prior to that date, swimming pools in the New Territories fell under the purview of the Director of Urban Services, as
378-806: Is named after Yue-Kong Pao , who donated funds toward its establishment. The Sha Tin Jockey Club Swimming Pool, the largest pool complex in Sha Tin District , opened in April 1981. The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club funded the $ 33 million project in its entirety as to commemorate the opening of the nearby Sha Tin Racecourse . In the 1980s, the Urban Council announced a policy of building more "fun pools" with special free-form designs and water toys. A councilor explained, "It
420-530: Is responsible for this scheme. The then Chief executive Sir Donald Tsang Yam-kuen announced in the 2011-2012 Policy Address the introduction of "monthly tickets for public swimming pools to encourage members of the public to swim regularly. Concessionary rates will be available for the elderly, people with disabilities, students and children." Prices are: All public swimming pools in Hong Kong are available except Wan Chai Swimming Pool. Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club The Hong Kong Jockey Club ( HKJC )
462-447: Is that this club does not allow memberships to be bought and sold in the secondary market. For joining racing membership, one has to be proposed by a voting member and seconded by another voting member, with the support of three other members. For joining full membership, one has to be proposed by a voting member. Note that if a interested person is not yet a racing member, applications to be racing member and full member must be made at
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#1732802093120504-828: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). There are 44 public swimming pools in Hong Kong ; 9 in Hong Kong Island , 13 in Kowloon , and 22 in the New Territories . LCSD manages public swimming pools according to Law of Hong Kong Chapter 132 sections 42 to 45. Victoria Park Swimming Pool, built and managed by the Urban Council and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club , was
546-477: The Urban Services Department , the executive arm of the Urban Council, had been servicing the New Territories since its establishment in 1953. The operation of New Territories swimming pools was subsequently transferred to RegCo, who also built new facilities. Kowloon Park Swimming Pool, opened on 12 September 1989, has undergone several upgrades in recent years. It served as the venue for
588-560: The trophy in the 1,200-metre dash. In January 2008, Eclipse and Sovereign Award winning jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson became the first North American female rider to be granted a license to compete in Hong Kong. The reform and other changes mentioned above, the HKJC revenue has steadily increased back to previous levels and above. The total racing revenue for the Racing Season 2011/2012 reached HK$ 86.1 billion, up 43.4% since
630-411: The 2006 reform. The HKJC has a legal monopoly over betting on horse racing and football. In 1974, it opened 6 off-course branches where the members of the public could wager on horse race meets at the club's Happy Valley racecourse. There are now in excess of 100 betting branches throughout the territory that accept bets on racing and football, as well as buy Mark Six lottery tickets. The HKJC
672-534: The Club’s annual operating surplus after tax is donated to its Charities Trust, enabling it to play a significant role in the community’s development. The Happy Valley Racecourse occupies a 92,000 m plot of land on Inland Lot 8847, under a government-subsidized Private Recreational Lease. The lease began in 1884 and currently is set to expire on 23 June 2034. Hong Kong Free Press in September 2021 claimed that
714-611: The Jockey Club has broken its earlier promise to return the land at the Happy Valley Racecourse in exchange for land in Shatin. In August 2024, news reported that the Jockey Club would convert some land it leased cheaply from the government (HK$ 84,600 per year) to build and sell private residences with high potential profit, with one researcher saying that such a plan was unfair and that "The government has leased
756-452: The annual races which took place around Chinese New Year and was initially financed by commissions on bets which were placed through private clubs. Queen Elizabeth II accorded the club with a royal charter in 1960, and it became The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club ( 英皇御准香港賽馬會 ) until 1996. In July 2005, the decision was made to stage equestrian competitions of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Hong Kong. The club's racing centre at Sha Tin
798-611: The aquatics events in the 2009 East Asian Games , and is today has the highest patronage of all pool complexes in Hong Kong, serving over 2000 swimmers per day. With the dissolution of the Urban Council and Regional Council at the end of the millennium, operations of all public swimming pools were taken up by the newly formed Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Controversy erupted in 2004 after thousands of bloodworms were found in various public swimming pools. The worms reportedly posed no threat to humans, but LCSD management came under fire for not being forthcoming about
840-638: The architecture of the old pool complex. Kowloon Tsai Swimming Pool , in Kowloon Tsai Park , opened in 1964 as the first public swimming pool in Kowloon . The opening of the facility was publicised internationally in a British Pathé newsreel , which stated a construction cost of £125,000 and highlighted the lack of bathing beaches in the densely populated vicinity. The first indoor heated public pool, Morrison Hill Swimming Pool in Wan Chai , opened in 1972. While many swimming facilities close in
882-468: The betting turnover was HK$ 71 billion. After paying dividends of 58 billion and betting duty of 9.5 billion, its betting commission revenue was HK$ 3.9 billion. It contributes 11.7% of Hong Kong's tax revenue. Surpluses from its operation are allocated to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Following the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong , the popularity of horse racing declined substantially, possibly due to economic conditions in
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#1732802093120924-404: The first public swimming complex in Hong Kong. The 50 by 20 metre pool was officially unveiled on 16 October 1957 by former Governor Sir Alexander Grantham . It was highly popular with residents, and served over 360,000 over its first year of operation. The spectator stand seated 1,700. This facility operated continuously until 2013, when it was closed and replaced by a new indoor swimming pool (of
966-427: The government cutbacks. They said the situation has been exacerbated by crowding caused by increasing numbers of mainland tourists at Hong Kong pools and beaches. The vice chairman of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Lifeguards' Union complained, "some of them urinate everywhere and jump into the pool without wearing swim suits, or bring food to the venue. They don't have the same personal hygiene and safety standards." It
1008-485: The highest level in six years. As a result of the staff shortage during the strike, some pools were temporarily closed and certain facilities at others, like toddler pools, shut down to divert staff resources. In recent years the LCSD has replaced several older facilities. The new HK$ 800 million facility at Victoria Park hosts a 50 by 25 metre main pool, a multi-purpose pool with adjustable depth floor and diving platform, and
1050-408: The issue. A "massive cleanup" was undertaken to eliminate the worms. In 2004 the LCSD slashed the lifeguard workforce from around 2,400 to 1,580. The Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Guards’ Union has spoken out against this cut in the years since, stating that it is unsafe and puts unreasonable pressure on the lifeguards. Many swimming pools have protest signage about this issue, which the LCSD has asked
1092-442: The largest swimming pool spectator stand in Hong Kong, seating 2,500. On 11 May 2011, the first phase of the new Kennedy Town Swimming Pool opened, relocated in order to facilitate West Island line construction works. On 1 April 2013, the new Kwun Tong Swimming Pool opened on a site directly adjacent to the old pool complex. Several new pools are planned. A new Wan Chai Swimming Pool recently opened to replace an older pool of
1134-693: The lifeguards to remove. The lifeguards have gone on strike in 2004, 2005, and 2014. In August 2014, at the height of the summer swimming season, many lifeguards serving Hong Kong's beaches and swimming pools went on strike. About 400 lifeguards staged a sit-in at the headquarters of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department in Sha Tin. Lifesaving staff complained that since lifeguard numbers were cut drastically in 2004 their workload has been too great, with lifeguards having to look after greater numbers of swimmers, and warned that safety had been compromised by
1176-665: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tuen_Mun_Swimming_Pool&oldid=1053469654 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Sport in Tuen Mun District Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Public swimming pools in Hong Kong#New Territories Public swimming pools in Hong Kong are managed by
1218-515: The move would "destroy" its business model and jeopardize public interest. In February 2023, after Financial Secretary Paul Chan increased football betting taxes, Chan said "They can have their reactions, and we will do what we have to do." The HKJC conducts nearly 700 horse races per year at its two race tracks at Sha Tin (沙田) and Happy Valley (快活谷). During the 2001/02 racing season, the HKJC licensed 1,144 horse owners, 24 trainers and 35 jockeys and had 1,435 horses in training. In 2002–2003,
1260-644: The region. On 16 March 2007, the HKJC appointed William (Bill) Nader, formerly with the New York Racing Association , as its executive director of racing from April 2007. On 9 September 2007, Sha Tin Racecourse opened after its summer break with record 1-day crowd of about 60,000. Chief Secretary Henry Tang struck the ceremonial gong . The Hong Kong Jockey Club collected US$ 106 million in bets (highest since 2001). Children of horse owners were admitted amid protest of local anti-gambling groups. Sunny Power , booted by Howard Cheng, got
1302-440: The same name) on the site adjacent. The old pool will consequently be demolished, sparking some mourning of the loss of a piece of the collective memory of many Hong Kong residents. In response, the LCSD stated they would "explore the possibility" of displaying some items of historical significance, such as the plaque unveiled by Governor Grantham, at the new facility, and planned to make use of "3D laser scanning technology" to record
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1344-542: The same name, which will be demolished to make way for the new Exhibition Centre station of the Sha Tin to Central Link . Another new pool is planned for Tin Shui Wai North , as the two existing pools in the new town are very crowded. The Public Swimming Pool Monthly Ticket Scheme ( Chinese : 香港公眾游泳池月票計劃 ) began on 5 July 2012 (ticket selling started on 21 June). The Leisure and Cultural Services Department
1386-520: The same time if one is intended to be full member. As of 30 June 2022, the joining fee for racing membership is HK$ 150,000 whereas that for full membership is HK$ 850,000. Monthly fee is HK$ 850 and HK$ 2,550 respectively. In September 2021, the club terminated several memberships, including those of Martin Lee , Jimmy Lai , and Albert Ho . The Hong Kong Jockey Club can trace its long tradition of donating to charitable causes back to at least 1915, but it
1428-573: The winter season, the public now has the option of visiting 24 different public heated pools, both indoor and outdoor, which remain open during the colder months. Many swimming complexes of the 1960s and 1970s were funded, in part or whole, by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club . One of these was the Tsuen Wan Swimming Pool, opened 1975, which was the first public swimming pool in the New Territories . The name
1470-865: Was also instrumental in persuading other members of the Asian Racing Federation to sign the Good Neighbour policy on 1 September 2003. In 2006, after years of declining turnover, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Betting Ordinance (Amendment) 2006. This amendment granted the Hong Kong Jockey Club more autonomy in how it ran its own operations. Pool Name – Dividend Qualification As of September 2006, all Win, Place, Quinella, and Quinella Place bets (including All Up bets) of
1512-495: Was changed to Kwai Shing Swimming Pool in 1978. The standardised design of the complex is typical of the era, incorporating two 50-metre pools, changing rooms and lobby located mostly underneath a covered grandstand, and several other smaller teaching pools. The Pao Yue-Kong Swimming Pool complex, the only public pool in Southern District , was officially opened on 9 July 1977 by then-Governor Sir Murray MacLehose . It
1554-599: Was established, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust , to reflect the evolving nature, scale and scope of donations. The Charities Trust is one of the world’s top ten charity donors. Over many years, the Club has established its position as a major social partner in fostering a caring and inclusive community in Hong Kong. It accomplishes this through donations made to its community partners via The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; various Trust-initiated projects; and by organising its own events that allow people to experience
1596-453: Was founded in 1884 and is one of the oldest institutions in Hong Kong . In 1960, it was granted a royal charter and renamed The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club ( 英皇御准香港賽馬會 ). The institution reverted to its original name in 1996 due to the handover of Hong Kong in 1997. Membership of the club is by nomination and election. It is a non-profit organisation providing horse racing , sporting and betting entertainment in Hong Kong . It holds
1638-400: Was in the 1950s , as Hong Kong struggled to cope with post-war reconstruction and a massive influx of immigrants, that this role became integral to its operation. In 1955, the Club formally decided to devote its surplus each year to charity and community projects, and in 1959, a separate company, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (Charities) Ltd, was formed to administer donations. In 1993, a new entity
1680-480: Was instrumental in persuading the Hong Kong government to pass the Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2002 to combat unauthorised cross-border gambling and the related promotional activities in Hong Kong, making it a criminal offence for any person in Hong Kong to bet with an unauthorised bookmaker, even when the bets are received outside Hong Kong. The offence applies to all visitors as well as to residents of Hong Kong. It
1722-494: Was suggested that the influx of mainland swimmers was a result of poor water quality in mainland Chinese swimming pools. A Shenzhen newspaper, Southern Metropolis Daily , had also published an article highlighting the affordability and good facilities of Hong Kong's pools compared to those in Shenzhen. After the report was published, the number of LCSD pool closures due to contamination of the pool water with vomit or feces reached
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1764-635: Was used as the foundation for the Olympic and Paralympic venues, with additional competition and training venues being incorporated into existing sports facilities at the Hong Kong Sports Institute , the Jockey Club Beas River Country Club and the adjacent golf course. In January 2023, after Regina Ip proposed increasing taxes on the Jockey Club's football betting revenue, the Jockey Club said that
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