Badminton and Pickleball activities for 2025-26 academic year
Dear all,
I am writing to give an update about the badminton and pickleball activities for 2025-26 academic year.
Badminton
• Venue: St. Robert Catholic High School
8101 Leslie St, Thornhill, ON L3T 7P4
• Day/Time: Thursdays, 8:15–10:15 PM (suggested to arrive at 8pm)
• Date: Sept 18, 2025 – June 11, 2026 (36 weeks, excluding Dec 25, Jan 1 & March 19)
• Max Participants: 24
• Fees: $5 per session OR $160 for full season
Shuttlecocks (plastic and occasionally feather) provided Bring your own racket Non-marking shoes required
Pickleball
• Venue: Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
155 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8P9
• Day/Time: Fridays, 6–8 PM
• Season: Sept 19, 2025 – June 12, 2026 (33 weeks, excluding Nov 7, Nov 28, Dec 26, Jan 2, March 20, Apr 3)
• Max Participants: 16
• Fees: $5 per session OR $150 for full season
Pickleballs provided Bring your own racket Non-marking shoes required
Registration
Preference will be given to HKUAAO members, followed by HKUAAO newcomers and their immediate families.
Please contact Thomas or Tim for registration on or before Sept 1, 2025.
Contact
• Badminton: Thomas Yau – kyyau124@gmail.com / 437-973-0867 (WhatsApp or text)
• Pickleball: Tim Cheng – ttccca1977@gmail.com / 416-270-9830 (WhatsApp or text)
Hope to see you at the court!
Best Regards,
Thomas Yau
Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario
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HKUAAO Email: hkuaaont@hku.hk
HKUAAO Website: www.hku.hk/hkuaaont
October 18, 2025 HKJU 25th Anniversary Sports Day
October 18, 2025 HKJU 25th Anniversary Sports Day
Venue
Kings Square Sports Center
9390 Woodbine Ave Unit 2BQ1, Markham, ON L6C 0M5
Group
Red – BU, HKU, LNU, PU & UST
White – CU, CHU, CityU & SYU
Events
Basketball – 5 on 5 full-court competition
Pickleball – Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Eligibility
HKJU alumni/spouse/partner
Each alumnus can only register for one event, i.e. either basketball or pickleball men’s doubles or pickleball women’s doubles or pickleball mixed doubles
Representatives of the Alumni Association are responsible for verifying alumni status of registrants.
If an alumnus has multiple AAs status that are in Red or White group, he/she has the right to choose which group he/she will play for.
Registration
Register via this online form: https://forms.gle/U3bCghG3eT5cVeRLA
First registration starts on Friday Jul 25 and will close on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
Depending on responses, there may be a second registration window if necessary
Capacity of Events
Basketball –
2 Red teams and 2 White teams, a maximum of 30 Red team players &
30 White team players including coaches
For Red teams, the first 7 players in each AA to register are guaranteed a spot.
Any extra registrants will be considered if there are leftover spots.
For White teams, the first 6 players in each AA to register are guaranteed a spot.
Any extra registrants will be considered if there are leftover spots.
Tentative Rules of the Events
1. Format – Single elimination knockout
2. Teams – Four teams, 2 from group Red and 2 from group White
3. Players – A maximum of 15 players in each team including coaches
4. Duration – Two halves of 15 minutes, i.e. 30 minutes playing time in each game
5. There must be at least a women’s player on the court at all times
Pickleball –
32 Red teams & 32 White teams, a total of 64 Red team players and 64 White team players
For Red teams, the first 16 players in each AA to register are guaranteed a spot.
Any extra registrants will be considered if there are leftover spots.
For White teams, the first 12 players in each AA to register are guaranteed a spot.
Any extra registrants will be considered if there are leftover spots.
Alumni who cannot find a partner can register individually and HKJU will try its best to match a playing partner.
Tentative Rules of the Events
1. Single elimination knockout, double elimination knockout, round robin and/or other formats will be decided after the first registration deadline (depending on the no. of entries in each category)
2. Each match consists of the best of 3 games (either 11 points or 15 points per game, to be determined).
3. A point will be awarded to the team that wins the rally. The rule of ‘You can only score points on your serve score’ will not apply.
4. Individuals in Red teams and White teams can only pair up with AAs alumni within their group
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Franki Cheng by phone: 647-739-3163 (Message / WhatsApp) or by email: franki.cheng@ieee.org
Look forward to seeing you at the event.
September 6, 2025 HKUAAO Alumni Networking Day
Dear HKU Alumni,
It has been some time since our alumni group last came together, and we are excited to invite you to an afternoon of reconnection and meaningful conversation at the upcoming HKUAAO Alumni Networking Day.
This special gathering offers an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, expand your professional network, and share experiences across industries and generations. No matter your background or current profession, you are warmly welcome to join us in celebrating the strength and diversity of our HKUAAO alumni community.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Venue: Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library (8/F, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto) (Click here to view on the map)
Admission: Complimentary for HKUAAO members | $5 for non-members (Please e-transfer CAD $5 to hkuaaont@hku.hk, seats will only be confirmed once payment is received)
Light refreshments will be served
Registration: https://forms.gle/Ps8XJkDuxq5YLmx6A
Registration is now open and will remain available while capacity permits.
We encourage early registration to secure your place.
For any questions, please contact Phoenix Doong 416-428-4902
We look forward to welcoming you.
Special HKUMed Alumni Dinner with Prof. Lap-Chee Tsui & Prof. C.S. Lau
Dear HKU Alumni in Ontario,
HKUAAO is very honoured to coordinate the welcome dinner that Professor Lap-Chee Tsui ( 前香港大學校長徐立之教授 14th Vice Chancellor & President of HKU ) is hosting for Professor CS Lau ( 香港大學醫學院院長劉澤星教授 Vice President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health) and Dean of Medicine, HKU ) and his team on August 24th 2025 Sunday.
Details of the dinner are as follows:
Host : Professor Lap Chee Tsui
Date: 24 August 2025 Sunday
Time: 6:00-9:30 pm
Guest of honour: Professor CS Lau, Vice President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health) and Dean of Medicine, HKU (please refer to this announcement).
Other members of the HKUMed delegation:
Professor Ying-Shing Chan, Senior Advisor to the Dean cum Director of Campus Development and Infrastructure
Professor David Bishai, Director and Clinical Professor of School of Public Health
Professor Chia-Chin Lin, Director of School of Nursing and Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Professor in Nursing
Ms. Wing Ho, Faculty Secretary, LKS Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Victor Chan, Assistant Registrar, LKS Faculty of Medicine
Venue: Lobster Port Seafood Restaurant,
7501 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON L3R 2W1
( Intersection: Woodbine Ave & Esna Park Drive north of Steeles )
Menu : 10-course Chinese Cuisine
Admission : CAD $80 (E-transfer to hkuaaont@hku.hk, seats will only be confirmed once payment is received)
Registration : HKUAAO members, please register through HKUAAO via http://forms.gle/A72v3aRMTXdF8Vpr9 (E-transfer to hkuaaont@hku.hk)
***** For HKUMed alumni, please register via this link. . *****
Due to dinner seating limitations, please register before 1 August 2025. First Come First Serve while seats are available.
Contact Margaret Law 416-576-6683, President of HKUAAO and/ or Dennis Au-yeung 416-899-1031 or email to hkuaaont@hku.hk
We look forward to welcoming you on this special occasion!
Best Regards,
Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario
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HKUAAO Email: hkuaaont@hku.hk
HKUAAO Website: www.hku.hk/hkuaaont
Recap of May 19, 2025 HKUAAO Victoria Day Hike at Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Scarborough and Dinner
After days of rainy weather, Victoria Day turned out to be a day great for hiking – clear sky, warm and picture perfect. We had a turn out of 31 people, both old and new. The Tai Chi group under Mr. Tom Wong had about 14 (this event had been co-organized with the Tai Chi group for man years). So a big group!
We started out after 2 pm, after taking a group photo with our trademark- the bright green HKUAAO flag. The trail goes in a loop, very scenic and fairly easy to walk. We all enjoyed the fresh air, the nice weather, and the nice scenery along the way. We also had good interactions and exchanges amongst the group, and opportunities to take many pictures.
There were a couple of minor incidents. Several participants who waited for a few later arrivals were not able to follow the big group ahead and took the wrong turn into a different trail. Fortunately they were able to meet up again after the first loop and remained together for the balance of the hike.
The parking lot was very busy on the day and quite a few paricipants had difficulty finding a parking spot. One couple had actually had to turn away after searching for a spot for a long time but in vain.
Fortunately, these minor incidents did not dampen our spirits and we all enjoyed and completed the 7 km hike by about 4:30 pm.
After the hiking, most of us continued to the dinner at Sam Woo BBQ Restaurant in Scarborough. We had 4 tables from HKUAAO and 2 from the Tai Chi group for a total of 6 tables. The food did not disappoint. The delicious meal included BBQ duck, steamed chicken, vegetable dishes, and nice desserts. The dishes were sizable and we ended up had a lot food to take home. For a change, we may try to find another suitable restaurant for the next hiking event since we had been going to Sam Woo for many years in the past and the venue is a bit crowded if we have a bigger group in future.
Reported by Tim Cheng
June 22, 2025 HKJU Alumni (Ontario) – Milne Dam Park Picnic
We are excited that HKJU (Hong Kong Joint Universities) is organizing a picnic for alumni of various universities from Hong Kong.
Date: Sunday, June 22 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Location: Markham Milne Dam Conservation Park (Gray Shelter)
Fee: Adults: $20 / Children aged 6-12: $10 / Children under 6: Free
Program: 10:30 AM Trail hiking, cycling, karaoke, group games, and a raffle
Lunch: Roast pig and special Party Tray (vegetarian options available with prior registration, arrangements will be made by the organizers)
Parking: Vehicle entrance is on McCowan North, just north of Hwy 407 or south of Hwy 7. Upon entering the park, a parking fee must be paid at the park gate: $12 per vehicle for a car with seven passengers or fewer (Carpooling is recommended). Please note: No cash will be accepted, only credit and debit cards.
For bus riders, you can get off at McCowan or Hwy 7 and walk about 25 minutes to reach the shelter.
Park Rules: Smoking, consuming alcoholic beverages, using amplifiers, car sound systems, CD players, or radios are prohibited in the park. Tents larger than 10 feet by 10 feet are not allowed.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Franki Cheng by phone: 647-739-3163 (Message / WhatsApp) or by email: franki.cheng@ieee.org
In the event of severe weather, such as thunderstorms, for safety reasons, the event may be canceled. A notice will be sent out two days in advance, so please stay tuned.
*Registration is first come first served, so please hurry up. *
Please register using the online registration form before June 1 (Sunday) if you are interested. You will be asked to provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone).
Hope to see you soon!
May 19, 2025 HKUAAO Victoria Day Hike at Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Scarborough and Dinner
*Registration is now closed, this page is for information purpose only.*
We will admire the spring forest scent and sunshine by having a 2-2.5 hours hiking in Bob Hunter Memorial Park on Monday May 19, 2025, followed by a dinner party.
Hike: Trails at Bob Hunter Memorial Park, Scarborough
Hiking meeting time: 2:00pm Monday May 19, 2025
Hiking meeting place: Parking Lot at Bob Hunter Memorial Park (Parking area at 7277 14th Avenue)
Directions to meeting Place: Steeles Ave E, turn left on Ressor Rd, turn left on 14th Ave, follow signs and turn left on driveway to the parking lot.
Hiking Fee: $5 for non-members hiker to cover insurance (to be collected onsite) / Free for HKUAAO members
Dinner: Sam Woo BBQ Restaurant (三和燒臘酒家) 375 Bamburgh Circle, Scarborough
Dinner Time: 6:00pm
Dinner Costs: $40/Adult, $20/Child (age 6-12 ), Free for Child (age under 6)
Payment: Email transfer the total amount (Dinner fee only) to hkuaaont@hku.hk, please type the security answer in the online registration form. *Dinner fee has to be eTransferred to HKUAAO before Wednesday May 15, 2025)
Family members and friends are welcome.
*The trails may be muddy. Please bring a pair of shoes to change after hike.
*Please bring light jacket, hat. water, snack, mosquito spray, hiking stick, etc. as needed
*Please form carpool as parking spaces are limited.
Please register using the online registration form before Wednesday May 15, 2025 if you are interested. You will be asked to provide your name and contact phone number, as well as emergency contact person (name and phone) and indicate if you will join dinner as well. (Dinner registration is limited to 45 on a first come first serve basis, please register early)
All registrants and their guests are asked to read the waiver as follow.*
Click here to read HKUAAO – Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk
By registering, you are acknowledging that you and your guests have read, understood, accepted and will abide by the terms and conditions of the said waiver.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tim Cheng by email: tacheng0202@gmail.com
Hope to see you soon!
April 20, 2025 HKJU Alumni (Ontario) – Poster Design Competition
Event Theme:
HKJU 25th Anniversary Sports Day
Required Information to be Included in Poster Design:
- Activities:
- Pickleball Competition
- Basketball Competition
- Date:
- October 18, 2025
- Venue:
King Square Sports Centre
9390 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON
- Eligibility:
- The competition is open to all JU members and their immediate family members, including spouses, children, and grandchildren.
- Logos to Include:
- HKJU 25th Anniversary Logo
- HKETO Logo
- All 9 JU Alumni Association Logos
Poster Design Requirements:
- Must be visually engaging and suitable for both print and digital platforms.
- Should reflect a festive and sporty tone in celebration of the 25th anniversary.
- Must clearly display all required information listed above.
- Logos must be used appropriately and not altered in shape or color.
Submission Guidelines:
- Format: PDF or high-resolution JPG/PNG
- Size: Letter or scalable vector format (AI, EPS)
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025
- Submit to: kenlitoronto@yahoo.com
The winner will receive a prize!
For logo files, please refer to the link below:
HKJU Logos
Please note that all the logos for HKJU, HKETO and all the 9 Alumni Associations are to be used solely for this poster design purpose only.
The copyright of the winning poster will be solely owned by HKJU.
Recap of March 2, 2025 HKUAAO Annual General Meeting & Dinner
Annual General Meeting
On Saturday March, 2025, HKUAAO held the AGM at 5:30pm with Margaret Law as the Chair and Agnes Man as the Secretary of the meeting. The meeting went smoothly and swiftly, approved the annual report and the financial report.
The new Board of Directors and advisors were elected with Margaret Law re-elected as the President. The other executive positions will be elected in the first board meeting following the AGM. The new Board is as follows:
Honorary Chairman:
Professor Lap-Chee Tsui
Advisors:
Ms. Irene Chu
Mrs. Peggy Sum
Ms. Evelyn Man
President:
Ms. Margaret Law
Directors:
Mr. Dennis Au-Yeung
Ms. Agnes Man
Mr. Raymond Leung
Mr. Verdi Yau
Ms. Maggie Poon
Mr. Franki Cheng
Mrs. Winnie Fung
Mr. Danny Leung
Ms. Lilian Ma
Mr. Thomas Yau
Ms. Beaker Fung
Ms. Phoenix Dong
Mr. Jacky Chan
