Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme

2025-09-13 15:18 Last Updated At：09-14 07:32

To provide more children and young people with opportunities to engage with basketball, The Hong Kong Jockey Club has committed HK$70.75 million through its Charities Trust to support a three-year Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme. This initiative, to be jointly implemented by InspiringHK Sports Foundation (IHKSports), The Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong (BGCA) and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), aims to make basketball more accessible for students and underprivileged groups, thereby enhancing their physical and mental well-being and fostering their personal growth.

The programme kick-off ceremony took place today (13 September) at Tai Kwun. Attending guests included Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Kenneth Fok, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR and Vice President of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China; Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hsu Siu-man, Executive Director of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups; Billie Lau, Executive Director of The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong and Yasmin Fong, Board Member of the InspiringHK Sports Foundation.

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Group photo. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges delivers a speech at the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme kick-off ceremony. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Officiating guests and local elite basketball players Ivan Yang and Kelvin Tsang interact with young people during the kick-off ceremony of the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (3rd right); Kenneth Fok, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR and Vice President of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (2nd left); Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd lrft); Hsu Siu-man, Executive Director of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (2nd right); Billie Lau, Executive Director of The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong (1st left); Yasmin Fong, Board Member of the InspiringHK Sports Foundation (1st right), and other guests at the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme kick-off ceremony. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

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Group photo. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges delivers a speech at the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme kick-off ceremony. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Officiating guests and local elite basketball players Ivan Yang and Kelvin Tsang interact with young people during the kick-off ceremony of the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (3rd right); Kenneth Fok, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR and Vice President of Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (2nd left); Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (3rd lrft); Hsu Siu-man, Executive Director of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (2nd right); Billie Lau, Executive Director of The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong (1st left); Yasmin Fong, Board Member of the InspiringHK Sports Foundation (1st right), and other guests at the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme kick-off ceremony. Image source: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges highlighted that the Club has always been dedicated to sports development in Hong Kong, investing in both facilities and programmes to promote sport at all levels – from the grass roots to elite athletes, from kindergarten children to senior citizens. The Club is therefore pleased to join hands with its three outstanding partners to implement this three-year programme. Believing strongly in the power of sport to shape and change lives, the Club hopes that these basketball programmes will bring pleasure and fulfilment to young people in Hong Kong - helping them to live healthier, happier and more positive lives.

The three basketball programmes under the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme are InspiringHK Dream Factory run by IHKSports; BGCA Care run by BGCA; and HKFYG Hustle 5 run by HKFYG. The programmes are expected to benefit more than 32,000 people, including over 660 coaches. Key elements include:

• Tailor-made basketball training for children and youth aged 5 to 24:

Introductory courses for kindergarten and primary students to spark their interest in basketball and foster an active lifestyle

A training model for primary schools, designed by professionals including social workers and sports psychologists, to help students build a strong foundation for their growth.

Skill-focused district training programmes led by coaches from the East Asia Super League to provide young people, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, with more access to high-quality professional training and elite-level competitions to enhance their skills.

• Capacity-building courses and workshops:

Basketball-related programmes to equip young people with soft and hard skills, helping them understand the industry and explore career pathways.

Professional training for coaches to and skill enhancement workshops for social workers, to ensure the quality of the programme.

• Events to foster basketball development in Hong Kong:

Inter-school championships, basketball-themed challenge days, carnivals and school tours to promote healthy lifestyles and physical development.

Outstanding students will be invited to participate in competitions and exchange activities.

Sports development is a major focus for the Club. Over the years, it has supported many sports initiatives to nurture talent and promote a healthier and more vibrant society instilled with positive attitudes and values, all of which is in line with the Club’s purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of society.

In the last ten years alone, the Club’s Charities Trust has provided HK$6.69 billion to support sports development at both elite and community levels. The Club also supports the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme, which rewards the achievements of top athletes, and most recently committed HK$500 million to support the Hong Kong and Guangdong Competition regions in the upcoming 15th National Games, 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and 9th National Special Olympic Games. The Club also has long-standing programmes to promote equestrian sport and to develop young people through football.

Additionally, the Club has supported a number of basketball initiatives over the years. Most notably, with 3 on 3 basketball now a medal event at the Olympic and Asian Games, the Club has organised the HKJC Community Cup 3 on 3 Basketball Championship to support this emerging game’s development among young people.

Other past basketball-related initiatives include the “Jockey Club Sports Empowering Programme” organised by the Department of Health and Physical Education of the Education University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with local sports associations including Hoops for Hope Basketball Asia, and the Club-supported “HKFYG Jockey Club Youth Sports Development Project”, which encourages young people to participate in sports, including basketball. The Club has also funded renovations at Southorn Stadium, including upgrading basketball facilities to enable it to host more high-level, large-scale and international competitions and events.

The Club’s support for the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme factsheet

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has committed HK$70.75 million to support a three-year Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme to be co-run by the InspiringHK Sports Foundation, The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups.

The programme will feature a variety of initiatives to make basketball more accessible for students and underprivileged young people, thereby enhancing their physical and mental well-being and fostering their personal growth. It is expected to benefit more than 32,000 people, including over 660 coaches.

Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges: “We want to do even more for sports, and we have decided that we will double our amount we will fund to sports development in the next three years. So we plan, in a way, in the next three years to spend 3 billion on sports and sports development. ”

The main components of the three basketball development initiatives under the Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme are:

• Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme: InspiringHK Dream Factory

• 3x3 basketball, an accessible and fun basketball format, will be introduced to kindergarten and lower primary school students, to enable them to develop healthy and active lifestyles from a young age.

• Adopting a progressive, step-by-step approach, a school-based 3x3 basketball training scheme will be designed by professionals, including sports coaches and sports psychologists, to enable the primary students to build a strong foundation for their growth. An inter-school 3x3 Championship will provide a competitive platform for school teams.

• To support the effective delivery of the school-based 3x3 basketball training scheme, training courses will enhance the skills of basketball coaches and university students studying subjects related to sport and sports education.

• Basketball skills enhancement clinics will enable children and young people, outside of the programme to experience 3x3 basketball on weekends and public holidays.

• Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme: BGCA Care

• A youth development-oriented league will be launched for young people, combining regular basketball training and competitions with career and life planning to equip them with the skills needed to overcome life challenges and develop transferable skills for their future endeavours.

• Social workers will collaborate with coaches to prepare individual development plans for youth participants. They will also introduce basketball-related industries to help them explore different career and life development paths.

• Academic experts will share techniques with social workers to better manage issues impacting young people.

• Participating youths will be encouraged to organise social service events to give back to the community.

• Jockey Club Believe & Bounce Basketball Programme: HKFYG Hustle 5

• East Asia Super League (EASL) coaches will be invited to lead regular district basketball training sessions, giving students and underprivileged youngsters access to high-quality professional training and elite-level competitions.

• Training courses will help basketball coaches to enhance their skills and teach EASL courses more effectively.

• EASL will invite 20 outstanding Hong Kong students to showcase the skills they have learned alongside peers from Macau and the Philippines.

• Basketball-themed challenge days, carnivals and school tours will promote healthy lifestyles and physical development.

Jockey Club supports spectacular light display celebrating heritage and the spirit of the horse

Starting today (11 June), a spectacular horse-themed light projection will illuminate the iconic domed façade of the Hong Kong Space Museum, brought to the public by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture” Light Show, which is part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign. The multi-angle display showcases the profound significance of the horse in history, art and intangible cultural heritage (“ICH”).

The programme is one of the activities under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The light show runs until 24 June, with looping screenings nightly from 8:15pm to 10:00pm. Each session lasts approximately three minutes and is free for public viewing.

The opening ceremony took place tonight, officiated by Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Professor Ricardo Mak, Chairperson of Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee; Manda Chan, Director of Leisure and Cultural Services of HKSAR Government; and Judith Ng, Head of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office of the HKSAR Government.

Winnie Yip, Head of Charities (Culture & Sports Cluster; Community Engagement) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said the light show combines technology and tradition, creating a new attraction for visitors while also showcasing the rich heritage of the horse in Hong Kong and Chinese culture. The Club is honoured to solely sponsor a diverse range of events under Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 that enable both citizens and visitors to explore Hong Kong’s cultural depth and unique charm, while experiencing the richness of Chinese civilisation.

Since 2012, the Club has supported The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. This long-standing partnership has delivered world-class exhibitions and high-quality arts and cultural programmes that inject vitality into Hong Kong’s cultural scene, attract both citizens and visitors, and reinforce the city’s position as an international cultural metropolis. These initiatives also align with the HKSAR Government’s Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 and the National 15th Five-Year Plan, as different sectors of society work together to contribute to the country’s development.

Other activities under the Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series include “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” Opening Ceremony cum ICH Carnival, ICH Highlight Tours, and “10 Living ICH Treasures” Mobile Classrooms.

The carnival, held in late May, featured engaging activities and booths that enabled the public and visitors to gain a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage crafts while experiencing their cultural richness and enjoyment firsthand. Running throughout June, the ICH highlight tours offer nine themed itineraries that take participants across different districts to explore various intangible cultural heritage items, with practitioners sharing their skills and stories. The mobile classrooms bring intangible cultural heritage into primary and secondary schools through mobile exhibitions, live demonstrations and interactive workshops, enabling students to learn through enjoyable activities and fostering interest in Chinese culture.

The Club has long supported the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, encouraging public and youth participation through a diverse range of initiatives. In addition to Hong Kong ICH Month, the Club supports three local traditional events on the national heritage list: the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival.

The Club’s support for these traditions, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.

The Club’s Year of the Horse campaign is a year-long celebration of the close bond between horses and humans and the contribution racing makes to Hong Kong. It also promotes tourism as well as equine and sports development. Racing is not only the city’s favourite pastime, but also a symbol of its “can-do” spirit and stability under One Country, Two Systems. Through the success of Hong Kong horses on the international stage, the sport also brings pride to the community and global recognition to our city. None of this would be possible without the horse. For more information, please visit https://hkjc.com/YOTH.

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