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Application for ETG, IASS, SAG
2025-10-06
The above funding schemes are now open for application for 2026/27. Application forms and eligibility criteria could be downloaded from the Hong Kong Sports Institute website Financial Support - Supporting the Athletes - Hong Kong Sports Institute (hksi.org.hk).
The grant levels and funding criteria of the funding schemes are subject to change, pending the outcome of the Direct Financial Support (DFS) Scheme review being conducted.
All applications must be endorsed by the Coaching Supervisors and the respective National Sports Associations. The deadline for application is 17 November 2025 (MON). Performance attained between 17 November and 31 December 2025 should be reported on or before 5 January 2026, if any. Applications with performance attained between 17 November and 31 December 2025 will also be accepted before 5 January 2026.
Late applications or applications with incomplete information would not be accepted.
For member who are interested, please contact Ms Crystal TANG through elite.admin@hkcba.org
Youth Representatives Selection
2025-09-25

Upon reviewing the effectiveness and considering feedbacks on the Pairs selection trial format launched last year, the Council has decided to change the selection of Youth Representatives for APBF Youth Championship (U16, U21, U26 Girls, U26 Open, U31) back to teams format from year 2026 onwards. 

Upon reviewing the effectiveness and considering feedbacks on the Pairs selection trial format launched last year, the Council has decided to change the selection of Youth Representatives for APBF Youth Championship (U16, U21, U26 Girls, U26 Open, U31) back to teams format from year 2026 onwards. Teams may register for the trial with 4, 5 or 6 members. If the winning team consist of less than 6 members, the Council has the right to appoint players to fill the vacancies in the team.
 
Details regarding NPC appointment and training requirement will be announced in due course.
 
Players in the U31 category must be HKCBA members for the past 2 calendar years. This restriction does not apply to other youth categories.
Alerting Policy
2025-06-20

We are reviewing the alerting policy. Please feel free to suggest or comment.

To foster a cordial and respectful playing environment, HKCBA is undertaking a review on its alerting policy to clarify players' responsibilities regarding alerts at the table. The consultation now commences and will end on 11 July 2025. Members are encouraged to submit their feedback to us. HKCBA Council will consider the views received before making a decision, and reserves the right to extend the consultation period if deemed necessary.

A briefing session (by zoom meeting) will be arranged in 7 July 7pm tentatively.

Bad Weather Arrangement
2020-10-13

When a typhoon is approaching, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 3 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament. (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When a typhoon is leaving, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When play is in progress, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal is up 2 hours after the start of the tournament; otherwise the tournament will be allowed to finish. Whether a tournament is postponed or cancelled will be decided by the Council.

When a typhoon is approaching, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 3 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament. (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When a typhoon is leaving, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal or higher is up 2 hours before the start of the tournament (Or Black Rainstorm).
 
When play is in progress, the tournament will be postponed or cancelled if the No. 8 signal is up 2 hours after the start of the tournament; otherwise the tournament will be allowed to finish. Whether a tournament is postponed or cancelled will be decided by the Council.

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