activities
Basketball Hong Kong Basketball Academy HKBA is a complete basketball academy offering both girls and boys one-on-one and small-group basketball coaching as well as camps throughout the year. Training throughout the week at multiple locations including Stanley, Wong Chuk Hang and Sai Ying Pun. hkbaallday.com
Football Brazilian Football Academy The BFA offers fun and competitive football coaching for boys and girls aged 5 and up as well as a special Tinytots soccer programme for little dribblers aged 16 months to 4 years. Parties with a professional coach from $2,500. Locations include Discovery Bay and Sandy Bay. bfa.hk
Brazilian Football Academy after a team match
Lessons held at Whitehead golf club in Ma On Shan. thegolfschool.hk
Rugby HKU Sandy Bay This busy, friendly club has one of the largest mini-rugby sections in Hong Kong. Training is in English on Sundays at the oceanside Stanley Ho playing fields in Pok Fu Lam. hkusandybayrfc.org
Hong Kong Island Stingrays Hong Kong Island Stingrays Swim Club provides a year-round comprehensive swim program for beginners through to potential national team athletes. Seven squadscater to different ages and abilities. Lessons take place at Hong Kong International School. hkstingrays.com
Sailing
Hong Kong Football Club
Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Not surprising for a club with such a successful adult rugby division, HKFC has friendly but competitive mini-rugby and colts sections. Training is in English on Sundays at the HKFC facilities in Happy Valley. hkfcyouthrugby.com
This Sai Kung-based sailing club offer five day on and off water beginner ‘Optimist Stage 1 and 2’ programmes. Children will gain confidence and basic knowledge of what it takes to be an 'Optimist Sailor'. Courses run from 10am-5pm and cost $2,900 (members) and $3,800 (nonmembers). hhyc.org.hk
Horse riding
HK Football Club Junior Soccer
Hong Kong Jockey Club Public Riding School
HKFC’s Junior Soccer offers programmes for players aged 5 to 18 and a programme for players with special needs. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings in Happy Valley. hkfcjuniorsoccer.com
Giddy-up! Horse riding lessons train riders up to British Horse Society standards. The waiting lists can be long and classes are small so book early. Three locations in Tuen Mun, Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun. campaign.hkjc.com
Golf
Running
The Golf School of Hong Kong
26 Coaching
Led by a PGA professional, The Golf School of Hong Kong hopes to introduce young children to the world of golf in a fun and unpressured environment. Kids can join weekend golf lessons, sessions priced at $350 per hour per student.
Offering some of the best youth triathlon training programmes on Hong Kong Island, 26 Coaching aims to develop techniques and teach children the importance of strength and conditioning as well as performance. 26coaching.com
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Swimming
Multi sports ESF Sports All ESF Sports classes and clubs are open to both ESF and non-ESF students. Experienced coaches teach a wide range of sports. Classes are held at a number of locations across Hong Kong. Check the website for details. esf.org.hk
Flex Kids Hong Kong’s most dynamic instructors get little ones moving in all kinds of ways with Pilates, Yoga, Twinkle Ballet and even Funky Dance classes. Based in Central and Wong Chuk Hang. flexhk.com