activities
Burn off some steam! Keep the kids entertained with these creative activities and sports clubs
SPORTS SWIMMING Harry Wright International Founded in 1975, the premier swim school offers infant aquatics for children as young as four months, as well as learn to swim and competitive swimming programmes. Lessons available at various clubs and schools in Pok Fu Lam, Deep Water Bay, Aberdeen, Causeway Bay, Discovery Bay and Kowloon Bay. harrywright.com.hk ESF Sharks Swimming Shark, dead ahead! ESF Sports is a specialised youth sports coaching organisation with experienced and qualified coaches. The swimming lessons run by ESF Sharks are fun, exciting and safe, building up children to become confident and agile swimmers with key
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aquatic skills. There are courses for all ages and experience levels. esf.org.hk
BASKETBALL
Hong Kong Island Stingrays Swim Club This swim club aims to provide every swimmer with the best possible training environment and resources in order to help them to fulfil their potential. The club is consistently ranked as one of the region’s top competitive swim teams. Lessons and squad training take place at Hong Kong International School in Tai Tam. hkstingrays.com
ESF Tigers Basketball ESF Tigers basketball programme focuses on delivering key fundamental skills using ageappropriate equipment, such as small balls and height adjustable hoops to stimulate and nurture a child’s development in the sport. Players have the opportunity to refine their skills and athleticism in competing against other clubs in an Elite Academy programme. esf.org.hk Hong Kong Basketball Academy Founded by former Hong Kong National player Jason Yam, the academy is open to beginners and more advanced players alike and offers both girls and boys one-on-one and smallgroup coaching as well as camps throughout the year. Training is held at multiple locations including Stanley, Wong Chuk Hang and Sai Ying Pun. hkbaallday.com
