Past Events

With the generous support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the 3-year Jockey Club Row for Future Scheme had been successfully launched. In the past year, we had served more than 60 schools and NGOs, and conducted indoor rowing VR programmes for over 4,000 young people. 350 of them were invited to the HKAYP Jockey Club Expeditions Centre and experienced board rowing in Sai Kung area. Besides, the project had successfully trained 16 participants to become indoor rowing and board rowing instructors, helping them to build a career path in the sports industry.

The Pilot Scheme on Youth Outdoor Adventure Training Activities had successfully concluded, and our 20 months effort yielded fruitful results. In this programme, we conducted a total of 88 groups of training, providing valuable learning opportunities for 2,838 young people. Through these activities, participants not only improved their physical and mental health, but also enhanced their positive thinking, teamwork, and resilience. We believe that these experiences would have a profound impact on the growth of the participants. We would like to express our gratitude to all those who participated in the programme, including the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Youth Development Commission, participating organisations, teachers, and students. Their support and efforts have made this programme a success.

AYP Flag Day (Kowloon Region) was held on 25 March 2023. We extend our heartfelt thanks to donors and volunteers for their support in the rain to raise over HK$300,000 of donations. This year, the themes of the flags were AYP 5-section activities and Green Bird. The donations would be used to support young people to complete 5-section activities and bring life-changing experience to them.

Two Physical Recreation Workshops were organised on 4 & 11 February 2023. This year, we invited Mr. Masa Lui and Mr. Penny Tsang, coaches from Hong Kong Darts Federation, to introduce the basic rules of darts. They also demonstrated a series of dart throwing techniques for our participants. Everyone enjoyed the excitement of darts playing and improved physical and mental well-being.

Spring Reception 2023 was held at The Cityview on 2 February 2023. We were glad to have Mr. Clarence Leung Wang Ching, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Dr. Yu Sheng Gao, Inspector for Department of Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Mr. Siu Chak Yee, PDSM, PMSM, Commissioner of Police, The Hon. Kenneth Leung Yuk Wai, JP, Legislative Council Member and Vice-Chairman of Youth Development Commission, and Dr. Irene Tang, MH, Sponsor of Dr. Irene Tang International Exchange Programme Fund, to attend our Spring Reception. Mr. Andy Kwok Wing Leung, JP, Chairman, Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, Vice-Chairman, and Dr. Philip Ma Ching Yeung, BBS, Honorary Treasurer also shared the joy of Chinese New Year with 150 guests and AYP supporters. We also invited the Lion Dance Team from Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School, who were AYP participants as well, to celebrate the New Year with us.

Over the past 60 years, we are glad to have great support from our Panel Members, Assessors and Instructors. To extend our heartfelt gratitude to our important volunteers, the Five Sections Panels Members and Assessors Gathering was organised on 16 December 2021. Long-serving volunteers (20-year) also attended to receive the Certificate of Appreciation. A cake-cutting ceremony was also arranged for celebrating AYP’s 60th Anniversary.