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Jointly Presented by
- Hong Kong Cheung Chau Bun Festival Committee
- Leisure and Cultural Services Department
In Association with
- Cheung Chau Wai Chiu County Association Limited
- Cheung Chau Rural Committee
- Hong Kong Mountaineering Union
- Islands District Office of the Home Affairs Department
Sponsored by
- Islands District Council
- 3D-GOLD Jewellery
Objectives: To promote the traditional event by integrating modern techniques of climbing so that the Bun Scrambling Event can be held in an orderly and safe manner.
Details of the Event:
Item |
Date/
Day of Week |
Time |
Quota |
Description |
Training on Bun Tower Climbing |
26.4.2008
(Saturday) |
2 pm to
5 pm |
150 |
- Applicants must attend and complete the safety training on bun tower climbing and prevention of falling provided by the Hong Kong Mountaineering Union.
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27.4.2008
(Sunday) |
10 am to
5 pm |
3.5.2008
(Saturday) |
10 am to
1 pm |
Selection of Finalists for the Bun Scrambling |
3.5.2008
(Saturday) |
2 pm to
6 pm |
- Applicants who have completed the training on bun tower climbing can take part in the "Selection of Finalists for the Bun Scrambling".
- Participants who reach the designated height of the bun tower and hit the signal object successfully within the shortest time will be selected.
- The12 participants with the highest scores in the Selection will be invited to take part in the Bun Scrambling Competition.
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Bun Scrambling Competition |
12.5.2008
(Monday) |
00:00
(midnight) |
12 |
- The finalists who grab the largest numbers of buns with the highest scores within the specified time and area will be the winners. In case of a tie, the positions of the participants will be determined by their scores in the selection of finalists.
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Location: Soccer pitch of Pak Tai Temple Playground, Cheung Chau
Fee: Free
Eligibility:
- Healthy and physically fit persons aged 18 or above (according to their years of birth, i.e. persons who were born in or before 1990).
- Applicants who live, work or study in Cheung Chau will be accorded priority in balloting. They should enclose copies of valid documentary proof bearing their names when submitting their enrolment forms.
Prospectus and Enrolment Forms are available at:
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Telephone No. |
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Hong Kong Cheung Chau Bun Festival Committee (2/Floor, 94 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau) |
2981 0542 |
2. |
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- District Leisure Services Offices
- Sports Centres in Islands District
- Praya Street Sports Centre
- Cheung Chau Sports Centre
- Peng Chau Sports Centre
- Mui Wo Sports Centre
- Website of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (www.lcsd.gov.hk)
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2986 9861
2981 6296
2983 1271
2984 2313 |
3. |
Cheung Chau Wai Chiu County Association Limited (2/Floor, 94 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau) |
2981 0542 |
4. |
Cheung Chau Rural Committee (2 Cheung Chau Church Road, Cheung Chau) |
2981 0350 |
5. |
Islands District Office of the Home Affairs Department
- Cheung Chau Public Enquiry Service Centre (Ground Floor, 22 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau)
- Mui Wo Public Enquiry Service Centre (Ground Floor, Mui Wo Government Offices, 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Mui Wo)
- Tung Chung Public Enquiry Service Centre (1/F Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung)
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2981 1060
2984 7231
2109 4953 |
6. |
Hong Kong Mountaineering Union (Room 1013, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong) |
2504 8124 |
Enrolment Method:
- Completed enrolment forms should be returned to the Islands District Leisure Services Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (Address: Room 622, 6/Floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong; Tel. No.: 28523220) by hand, by fax (Fax No.: 28543949) or by post (as indicated by postmark) on or before 2 April 2008(Wed).
- The identity documents (originals or photocopies) of the applicants should be produced for verification and copies of valid documentary proof of living, working or studying in Cheung Chau (only applicable to applicants who enrol in the Competition with priority in the capacity of person living, working or studying in Cheung Chau) should be enclosed when submitting the enrolment forms in person. Copies of identity documents and valid documentary proof of living, working or studying in Cheung Chau (only applicable to applicants who enrol in the Competition with priority in the capacity of person living, working or studying in Cheung Chau) should be attached when submitting the enrolment forms by fax or by post. The personal data provided by you will only be used for the purposes of enrolment, compilation of statistics, future contact and promotion relating to this activity. Except for the staff authorised by the Organisers, no one will be given access to your personal data. The personal data provided by you will be destroyed after the event. For submission of enrolment forms by post, the words "Bun Scrambling Competition" should be marked on the front of the envelope.
- If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, places will be drawn by ballot, the number of which is equal to the quota. Successful applicants will be notified in writing to attend the training. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive any notification.
- All the particulars stated in the enrolment forms must be true and complete in details. Any misrepresentation on the part of a participant will lead to disqualification and cancellation of all his/her scores in the Competition. The participant's position will be filled by the next runner-up.
Date and Place of Ballot: |
The ballot will be held at Room 1404, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central at 3:00 pm on 9 April 2008 (Wednesday). Members of the public are welcome to attend the ballot. |
Award: |
- Trophies will be awarded to the winner, the first runner-up and the second runner-up.
- Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the 12 participants with the best results in the "Selection of Finalists for the Bun Scrambling" as a token of encouragement.
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Adjudication: |
The panel of judges will compose of members of the Organisers and the Hong Kong Mountaineering Union. |
Rules: |
Please refer to the Notes to Participants of the "Bun Scrambling Competition". |
Appeal: |
No appeal will be allowed and the decision of the judges shall be final. |
Enquiry Tel. No.: |
Leisure and Cultural Services Department –
Islands District Leisure Services Office
2852 3220 |
In case of inadequacies in this Prospectus, the Organisers
reserve the right to make any amendments without further notice.
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