Expat Health & Sport Guide Hong Kong
Recreational opportunities for sporting fans abound, whether it is a round of golf or an hour at the gym, but expect crowds in the evenings and on weekends.
Fitness Centers
Nearly all hotels have health clubs and spas, and private fitness centers are widespread. All of these centers have English-speaking staff to cater to the large expatriate community in Hong Kong and provide a wide selection of classes from yoga and Pilates to weight-training and kickboxing. The stiff competition keeps gyms’ standards high and membership prices low, with monthly fees averaging HK$400-$700.
Pure Fitness
Upscale fitness center with two branches in the Central district. Both have a diverse schedule of classes and personal trainers and qualified nutritionists are also available.
1-3/F Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Rd, Central
Mall Level 3, Two IFC, 8 Finance St, Central
Open Mon-Sat 06:00-24:00 boxing, climbing, aerobics, kick boxing, yoga and free weights.
Tel: 3691 3988
http://www.pure-fit.com
Fitness First
All Fitness First gyms have personal trainers, a wide range of equipment and more than 180 group exercise classes a week. Its passport membership allows members the use of clubs worldwide.
Open Mon-Fri 06:30-23:00, Sat 07:00-22:00, Sun 08:00-22:00
Locations: Central, Sheung Wan, Quarry Bay, North Point, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tel: 3106 3000
http://www.fitnessfirst.com.hk
Seasons Fitness
A 10,000-square-foot facility with a heated indoor lap pool, ladies-only workout area, day spa, sauna, steam room and cafe.
Open Mon-Fri 06:30-22:30, Sat 06:30-21:00, Sun and public holidays 10:00-20:00
3/F, ICBC Tower, Citibank Plaza
3 Garden Road, Central
Tel: 2878 6288
http://www.seasonsfitness.com
Golf Clubs and Courses
All golf clubs in Hong Kong are for members and their guests only, although some clubs allow visitors at an additional charge. Major tournaments are held at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, which also allows visitors to join as day members.
Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
An 9-hole, par 27 golf course that permits guests on weekdays only.
139 Tai Au Mun Road
Clearwater Bay, New Territories
Tel: 2335 3888
http://www.cwbgolf.org
Course: 18 Holes
Green Fee: from HK$900 weekdays only for non-members.
The Hong Kong Golf Club
An 9-hole, par three golf course that permits guests on weekdays only.
Lot No 1, Fan Kam Road
Fanling, New Territories
Tel: 2670 1211
http://www.hkgolfclub.org
Course: 18 Holes
Green Fee: 18 holes- HK$2,000, Twilight Green Fee- HK$1,100 (Tee off after 3:00pm)
The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Club
The only public golf course in Hong Kong. No membership required. 36 holes and 60 driving range bays.
Kau Sai Chau
Sai Kung, New Territories
Tel: 2791 3388
http://www.kscgolf.org.hk
Course: 18 Holes
Green Fee: from $1360 hkd on weekends and $960 on weekdays
Tennis Clubs
ESFTennislife
An after-school English-language tennis club that caters to children. The club offers tennis classes and organizes regular events and tournaments. This tennis club is a part of the ESF sports program which offers a variety of sport programs and clinics like swimming, football, gymnastics, basketball and martial arts.
181 Des Voeux Road
Central
Tel: 2711 1280
http://www.esf.org.hk
Hong Kong Ladies Tennis
A social and competitive tennis league for women only. The club has over 700 members, a great proportion of which are English speaking.
http://www.hkladiestennis.com
Hong Kong Tennis Association
A not-for-profit organization that organizes tennis leagues and matches throughout Hong Kong and the New Territories.
Room 1021, Olympic House
1 Stadium Pathmillion, Causeway Bay
Tel: 2504 8266
http://www.tennishk.org
LRC
A private, predominantly English-speaking, members-only club with tennis facilities and lessons.
10 Old Peak Road
Tel: 3199 3500
http://www.lrc.com.hk
Recommended Swimming Pools/Clubs
Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association
A variety of swimming activities including diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and open water swimming and master competitions.
1003 Queen Elizabeth Stadium
18 Oi Kwan Road
Wan Chai
Tel: 2572 8594
http://www.hkasa.org.hk
Yoga/Pilates Centers
Flex Pilates & Yoga
Offers private and group Pilates and yoga classes for both adults and children.
Open Mon-Thu 08:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-14:00
1/F Woodleigh House
80 Stanley Village Road
Tel: 2813 2212
2H South Bay Rd
Repulse Bay
Tel: 2812 6696
http://www.flexhk.com
Pure Yoga
One of the most comprehensive yoga centers in Hong Kong, Pure Yoga has five locations in the city with classes ranging from beginner to master yogi, including Led Ashtanga yoga, Hatha and hot yoga.
Locations: Central, Taikoo Place, Tsim Sha Tsui, Langham Place, Causeway Bay
Tel: 2971 0055
http://www.pure-yoga.com
Football Clubs
Hong Kong Gaelic Athletic Association
A hand and foot version of football that combines the skills of rugby, soccer, basketball.The club that competes competitively throughout Hong Kong as well as organizes social and amateur events.
http://www.gaa.hk
Public Facilities
Hong Kong has excellent public sports and leisure facilities. Further details of which can be found below:
| Sport | Facilities | Fees (HKD) | Concessionary Fees (HKD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis | 279 courts across 54 venues | With floodlighting: $57/hour Without floodlighting: $42/hour |
With floodlighting: $28.5/hour Without floodlighting = $21/hour |
| Squash | 241 courts across 79 venues | With air-conditioning: $27/half hour Without air-conditioning: $17/half hour |
With air-conditioning: $13.5/half hour Without air-conditioning: $8.5/half hour |
| Basketball (indoor) | 128 courts across 84 venues | With air-conditioning: $236/hour Without air-conditioning: $148/hour |
With air-conditioning: $118/hour Without air-conditioning: $74/hour |
| Volleyball (indoor) | 128 courts across 84 venues | With air-conditioning: $236/hour Without air-conditioning: $148/hour |
With air-conditioning: $118/hour Without air-conditioning: $74/hour |
| Badminton | 529 courts across 88 venues | With air-conditioning: $59/hour Without air-conditioning: $37/hour |
With air-conditioning: $29.5/hour Without air-conditioning: $18.5/hour |
Public facilities can be found and booked at the following website:
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/.
For the New Territories the charges are:-
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/
