| Enrolment Method |
Enrolment Procedure |
 means the activity can be enrolled on a first-come-first-served basis through the enrolment methods listed at the right column |
1. Enrol in person at any District Leisure Services Offices or any recreation and sports venues with Leisure Link Services
Applicants should return the completed application
forms, together with their entry fees, to any District Leisure Services
Offices or any recreation
and sports venues with Leisure Link Services on the date(s) of
enrolment. Applications will be processed until all the quotas are filled.
At the time of enrolment, applicants must produce their identification
documents (original or copy) for verification.
Unless otherwise stated, each applicant may only
submit one application form at one time. Those who want to submit more than one application form must queue up again.
2. Enrolment by telephone
Applicants shall be permitted to complete one reservation or to reserve one place in any programme/activity per telephone call. (Telephone No.: 2927 8080). Reserved programmes will be held for the applicant's confirmation by payment at relevant booking offices within 3 days from the date of reservation. Applicants should return the completed application forms and produce their identification documents (original or copy) for verification.
3. Enrolment by mail An applicant should mail the completed entry form, together with a crossed cheque payable to 'The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region', copies of his/her identification documents (for verification only) and a stamped return envelope to the District Office organising the activity at least 6 working days prior to the commencement of the activity. Enrolment will be treated on a first-come-first-served basis. For applications received on the same day, priority will be accorded to the applicants who make the enrolment in person. Remaining quota will be allocated by balloting to the mail applications if applications exceed the capacity.
4. Enrolment through Leisure Link Self-service Kiosk During the period of enrolment, applicants may enrol in the activities through a Leisure Link Self-service Kiosk at any venues provided with such a facility. Applications will be processed until all quotas are filled.
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 means the activity places will be allocated by balloting |
1. Applicants should submit the application forms in person or by post to the District Office organising the activity / designated venues of respective district (Please refer to the monthly programme information of District Office organising the activity or contact the District Office for enquiries), submit application forms through internet (http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/MonthlyProg/Ls/index.html) or Leisure Link Self-service Kiosk on the specified date. For the same type of activities organised by a district within same enrolment period, each applicant can only submit one application form. Applicants who duplicate their enrolments or submit incomplete applications will be disqualified.
2. Successful applicants must bring along their notification letters, identification documents (original or copy) and entry fees to the designated District Offices / centres / recreation and sports venues for enrolment (for details, please refer to the notification letters).
3. Waiting list will be drawn up for all the LCSD training programmes and recreation activities. No priority number will be assigned to the applicants on the waiting list.
4. If places are available after the payment due date for successful applicants, these places will be opened for all the applicants on the waiting list for enrolment within specified period at all District Leisure Services Offices or Leisure Link outlets on a first-come-first-served basis. (Remarks: All applicants on the waiting list will be informed of the details of arrangement by mail.)
If there are still places after the enrolment period for the applicants on the waiting list, these places will be opened to the general public on the "Date of Open Enrolment for Remaining Quota" starting from 8:30am, via the following means, for enrolment on a first-come-first-served basis:
- District Leisure Services Offices
- Leisure venues providing Leisure Link service
- Telephone booking (Not applicable to the District Age Group Competition)
- Leisure Link Internet Booking (Not applicable to the District Age Group Competition)
- Leisure Link Self-service Kiosk (Not applicable to the District Age Group Competition)
5. The balloting result of each programme will be publicised within five working days from the balloting date. Enquiries about the balloting result and the remaining quota arrangement may be directed to the respective District Office organising the activity.
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 | means the activity also accepts on-line enrolment via Leisure Link Internet Booking on a first-come-first-served basis. Applicants may enrol in activities through the Leisure Link website (http://leisurelink.lcsd.gov.hk) starting from 8:30am on the first date of enrolment. |
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means the activity should be enrolled at the District Office organising the activity / designated venues of respective district (Please refer to the monthly programme information of the respective District Office organising the activity or contact the District Office for enquiries) and applications would be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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II. Points to Note
| (1) |
Applicants should be aware of their health condition, and consider whether it is suitable for them to enrol in the recreation and sports activity. In case of doubt, please consult a doctor prior to the enrolment of activity. |
| (2) |
For enrolment in recreation and sports activities, please complete the application forms. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Applicants under 18 should obtain the written consent of their parents/guardians before enrolling in activities organised by the LCSD. |
| (3) |
All entry fees are listed in full rate. |
| (4) |
If entry fee is paid by cheque, applicants should complete the enrolment at least 6 working days prior to the commencement of the activity. |
| (5) |
For enrolment in the following programmes, persons aged below 15, aged 60 or above, full-time students and persons with disabilities can enjoy a 50% discount upon production of valid proof. Minders of persons with disabilities (limited to one minder) can also enjoy the concession. Those programmes include :
| Quali Walk |
Contract Bridge TC / Seminar of Contract Bridge |
Hiking |
Fitness (multi-gym) TC |
Fencing Elementary TC (Stage I / Stage II) |
| Elementary Orienteering TC |
Wushu TC |
Dance Party (including ParaPara Dance Nights) |
Go Seminar / Elementary TC |
Seminar in Horticulture |
| Tent Camping |
Baduanjin TC |
American Pool TC (Stage I / Stage II) |
#Swimming Gala |
#Athletic Meet |
| #Fee-charging Individual Games Competition |
Elementary Sport Climbing TC |
Tai Chi Made Easy Class |
Parent-child Badminton TC |
Parent-child Social Dance TC |
| Stress Management and Physical Relaxation TC |
Snooker TC |
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(For activities marked with # in above table, the 50% discount rate is not applicable to minder of persons with disabilities)
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| (6) |
Except the programmes specified in (5) above and Team Competitions, entry fee of other training courses are: Normal rate for persons aged 18-59 / 25% discount for persons aged 15-17 / 50% discount for persons below 15, 60 or above or persons with disabilities. Minders of persons with disabilities (limited to one minder) can also enjoy the concession. Please refer to the table below:
Normal Rate ($) |
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40 |
45 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
85 |
90 |
100 |
105 |
110 |
120 |
130 |
140 |
155 |
160 |
175 |
Concessionary Rate ($) |
25% discount # |
30 |
35 |
45 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
75 |
80 |
85 |
90 |
100 |
105 |
120 |
120 |
135 |
50% discount # |
20 |
25 |
30 |
30 |
35 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
45 |
50 |
55 |
55 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
80 |
80 |
90 |
# All fees are round up to the nearest $5
Entry fee of other recreational activities including land excursion, day camp, residential camp, sea excursion and canoeing fun day, fishing fun day, kite flying fun day, horse riding fun day are: Normal rate for persons aged 15-59 / 50% discount for persons below 15, 60 or above or persons with disabilities. Minders of persons with disabilities (limited to one minder) can also enjoy the concession. Please refer to the table below:
Normal Rate ($) |
40 |
45 |
50 |
70 |
75 |
35 + camp fees |
Concessionary Rate ($)
(50% discount) |
20 |
25 |
25 |
35 |
40 |
20 + camp fees (for day camp and residential camp) |
# All fees are round up to the nearest $5 |
| (7) |
Leisure Link Internet Booking and Leisure Link Self-service Kiosk Booking - enrolled participants paying concessionary rate should produce valid identification documents for the inspection of our staff on the 1st lesson of the course. Those fail to do so will have to pay the fee in full. |
| (8) |
The programme entry fees do not cover meals. Participants of day, evening or residential camps and excursion are required to pay for meal charges. |
| (9) |
Applicants' age is calculated against the commencement date of the programmes. |
| (10) |
Unless under special circumstances, no application for refund, change of programme or making substitution is allowed after enrolment. |
| (11) |
(*) means leaflets of the programmes concerned are available at the District Offices organising the activity. |
| (12) |
The announcement of the District Offices organising the activity shall prevail. Programme information is subject to change without prior notice. For details, please contact the respective District Offices by telephone or see the notices on the notice board. |
| (13) |
Apart from those training courses with different levels specified, the others are elementary training courses which are to equip the participants with the basic skill and knowledge of the sport. It is recommended that, upon the completion of the training course, the participants can continue to practice on their own and enjoy the fun of doing exercise. |
| (14) |
Participants in fitness (multi-gym) training courses with participation rate over 80 can register to be the LCSD fitness room user and can hire LCSD fitness rooms for self practice. |
| (15) |
Please note the information before participating the following activities:
| Activities |
Points to note |
Parent-child (Aged 7-17)
Badminton Training Course/ Fun Day
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Age: 7-17 (Child) and 18 or above (Parent).
| Training Course: |
Applicants shall enrol in pairs. The pair shall include a parent aged 18 or above and his/her child aged 7 to 17.
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| Fun Day: |
Applicants shall enrol in groups of two to four persons. The group shall include a parent aged 18 or above and his/her child aged 7 to 17. |
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Parent-child (Aged 6-12)
Social Dance Training Course
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1. Mainly teach the basic steps of cha-cha.
2. Age: 6 to 12 (Child) and 18 or above (Parent).
3. Applicants shall enrol in pairs. The pair shall include a parent aged 18 or above and his/her child aged 6 to 12.
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Social Dance Traning Course
Excursion for Elderly
Day Camp for Elderly |
- Enrolments can be made in single or in pairs.
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| Briefing on Proper Ways to Use Fitness Equipment |
| 1. | Participants should attend the briefing on time. If they are late for ten minutes or above, their places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis to other persons waiting in the venue. |
| 2. | If there are unfilled places after the commencement of the briefing for less than 30 minutes, latecomers can still attend the briefing. |
| 3. | Due to the tight schedule of the briefing, latecomers will not be allowed to enter the venue after the commencement of the briefing for over 30 minutes. |
| 4. | Participants are required to put on clean sports shoes and proper sportswear. |
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| Horse-riding Fun Day |
| 1. | Participants should be weight below 80kg (175lb) |
| 2. | Participants are advised not to put on any accessories, e.g. earrings, rings and necklaces when riding horses. |
| 3. | Participants should wear sport trousers, jeans, shirt with sleeves and heeled boots or shoes without grooves, wear helmets provided by the Riding Schools. |
| 4. | In case of adverse weather, the Riding School has discretion to cancel the activity for the sake of safety. |
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Fitness (Multi-gym), Hydro Fitness, Aerobic Dance, Fitness for Elderly and Briefing on Proper Ways to Use Fitness Equipment
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The "Physical Activity Readiness
Questionnaire (PAR-Q) & YOU" should be submitted
together with the enrolment form. If applicant answers
"yes" to one or more questions in the "PAR-Q
& YOU", his/her physical condition may not be suitable
for taking part in the activity concerned. For safety's sake,
he/she should consult a doctor in advance and produce a medical
certificate upon enrolment to prove that he/she is physically
fit for taking part in the activity. Any applicant who fails
to produce a medical certificate must submit the completed
Declaration together with the enrolment form upon enrolment.
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Progressive Swimming Course |
| Course |
Scope of Test / Qualification for Participation |
| Stage II |
| Frontcrawl |
Frontcrawl for 20M (Children course: Frontcrawl for 10M) |
| Breast Stroke |
Breast Stroke for 20M (Children course: Breast Stroke for 10M) |
| TC for Elderly |
Frontcrawl / Breast Stroke for 20M |
| Stage III |
| Frontcrawl |
Frontcrawl for 50M |
| Breast Stroke |
Breast Stroke for 50M |
| TC for Elderly |
Frontcrawl / Breast Stroke for 50M |
| Back Stroke / Butterfly Stroke |
Frontcrawl / Breast Stroke for 50M |
1. Participants of Stage II / III of the Progressive Swimming Scheme should pass the pre-course assessment (swimming test). Holders of valid course-end assessment record / swimming test certificate could be exempted from taking the swimming test. Nevertheless, they are still required to attend the first lesson.
2. Those who are not exempted from the entrance swimming test should pass the swimming test held in the first lesson before they can participate in the course. Those who have failed in the swimming test should return the original payment receipt to the organising district office for arranging partial refund (entrance fees deducted). Participants absent from the swimming test are regarded as waiving their rights and all fees paid are not refundable.
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Life Saving Training Course |
| Course |
Scope of Test / Qualification for Participation |
| Life Saving Training Course
(Bronze Medallion Syllabus) |
- Being able to swim 200M by breaststroke within 5 minutes and tread water for 3 minutes
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| Life Saving Training Course
(Award of Merit Syllabus) |
- For holder of valid Bronze Medallion
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1. Participants should pass the swimming test held in the first lesson before they can participate in the course. Those who have failed in the swimming test should return the original payment receipt to the organising district office for arranging partial refund (entrance fees deducted). Participants absent from the swimming test are regarded as waiving their rights and all fees paid are not refundable.
2. Life-saving Training Courses offered by the Department will only cover the contents of the course and the skill concerned. Arrangement will not be made for the participants to sit for the examination.
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Go Elementary Training Course |
| Course |
Entry Requirement |
| Go Elementary Training Course (Stage II) |
- Holder of valid logbook of Elementary Training Course (Stage I)
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| Go Elementary Training Course (Stage III) |
- Holder of valid logbook of Elementary Training Course (Stage II)
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Fencing Elementary Training Course |
| Course |
Entry Requirement |
| Fencing Elementary Training Course (Stage II) |
- Holder of valid attendance record of Elementary Training Course (Stage I) or
- Holder of valid record recognized by Hong Kong Amateur Fencing Association as an equivalence of Stage I
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Canoeing / Sailing / Windsurfing Training Course |
| Course |
Qualification for Participation |
| 1 Star Award Canoeing Training Courses / Introduction to Sailing Training Course / Elementary Windsurfing Training Course |
- Being able to swim at least 50M and sign a declaration
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| 2/3 Star Award Canoeing Training Course
Sailing Basic Skills/ Sailing Helmsman Training Course
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- For holders of 1/2 Star Award Canoeing Training Course and sign a declaration
- For holders of Certificate of Presence obtained from Introduction to Sailing Training Course and sign a declaration
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| Canoe Polo Elementary Training Course |
| Scope of Test / Qualification for Participation: Being able to swim with light clothing for 50 meters |
| 1. |
Participants should pass the swimming test held in the first lesson before they can participate in the course. Those who have failed in the swimming test should return the original payment receipt to the organising district office for arranging partial refund (entrance fees deducted). Participants absent from the swimming test are regarded as waiving their rights and all fees paid are not refundable. |
| 2. |
Canoe Polo Elementary Training Courses offered by the Department will only cover the contents of the course and the skill concerned. Arrangement will not be made for the participants to sit for the examination. |
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| American Pool TC |
| Course |
Entry Requirement |
| American Pool TC (Stage II) |
- For persons who have completed the training course (Stage I) or acquired basic technique of American Pool
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| Contract Bridge TC |
| Course |
Entry Requirement |
| Contract Bridge TC (Stage II) |
- For persons who have completed the training course (Stage I) or acquired basic technique of Contract Bridge
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Fun Day Activities (in sessions) |
Each applicant may take part in one session only. Please refer to the organising district office for the time of the activities of each session. |
| Judo Training Course |
Applicant aged 50 above should present medical certificate at the time of enrolment. |
| Hiking Scheme |
Interested person aged 6 or above and in good health are welcome to join the hiking programme. However, children aged 12 or below must be accompanied by a parent or adult. |
| Quali-Walk Scheme |
Interested person of all ages are welcome to join. However, children aged 12 or below must be accompanied by a parent or adult. |
| Golf Training Course (Level III - District) |
The third lesson will be conducted at the Tuen Mun Golf Centre. Please contact the organising District Leisure Services Office for the date and time of the lesson. |
Golf Training Course |
| Course |
Entry Requirement |
| Golf Training Course (Level II) |
- Organised for those who have participated level I or equivalent
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| Golf Training Course (Level III) |
- Organised for those who have participated level I and II or equivalent
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| Golf Training Course (Long Game Improver) |
- Organised for those who have basic skills in playing long irons and woods
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| Golf Training Course (Short Game Improver) |
- Organised for those who have basic skills on chipping, putting and bunker shots
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| Golf Training Course (Uneven Lies Technique) |
- Organised for those who are familiar with playing set of golf clubs
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Unless otherwise notify, the following arrangements will be made in case of the inclement weather:
I. |
Strong monsoon signal or the thunderstorm warnings |
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- In case the above signal or warning is issued at 7:00am on the activity day, all sea touring programmes held in Water Sports Centres will be cancelled (including the scheduled trip in the training course).
- Other activities will be held as scheduled. The organising district has discretion to cancel the activity for the sake of safety. |
II. |
Tropical cyclone warning signal No. 1: |
- In case the above signal is issued at 7:00 am on the activity day, all sea touring programmes and tent camping held in Water Sports Centres will be cancelled (including the scheduled trip in the training course).
- Other activities will be held as scheduled. The organising district has discretion to cancel the activity for the sake of safety. |
III. |
Amber rainstorm warning signal : |
- In case the above signal is issued on the activity day, all activities will be held as scheduled. The organising district has discretion to cancel the activity for the sake of safety. |
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Red rainstorm warning signal: |
- In case the above signal is issued at 7:00am on the activity day, the morning/whole-day outdoor pursuit programmes will be cancelled. (all activities except sea touring and tent camping will be held in water sports centres as usual) |
Activities affected: tent camping, excursion/ hiking, sealand excursion, sea touring programmes and orienteering etc |
- In case the above signal is issued at 12:00nn on the activity day, the afternoon outdoor pursuit programmes will be cancelled |
- In case the above signal is issued two hours before an activity commences, all outdoor pursuit programmes, except programmes held at swimming pools, will be cancelled (including activities held at Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre and Wo Yi Hop Road Golf Driving Range) |
Activities affected: tennis, Tai Chi, roller skating, lawn bowling, golf, sports climbing, rope course, archery and horse-riding, etc |
(In case the red rainstorm warning signal is cancelled two hours before an activity commences and the venue condition permits, the above activities will be held as scheduled. Participants should consider the actual weather and traffic condition in deciding whether or not to attend the activity) |
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Tropical cyclone warning signal No. 3 |
- In case the above signal is issued at 7:00am on the activity day, the morning/whole-day outdoor pursuit programmes will be cancelled |
Activities affected: tent camping, day camping, excursion/ hiking, sealand excursion and programmes held at Water Sports Centres, etc |
- In case the above signal is issued at 12:00nn on the activity day, the afternoon outdoor pursuit programmes will be cancelled |
Activities affected: residential camping, evening camping, etc |
- In case the above signal is issued two hours before an activity commences, activities held at Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre and Wo Yi Hop Road Golf Driving Range will be cancelled.
(In case the above signal is cancelled two hours before an activity commences, the above activities will be held as scheduled. Participants should consider the actual weather and traffic condition when deciding whether or not to attend the activity. For enquires, participants may contact relevant District Leisure Services Offices) |
VI. |
Pre-No.8 special announcement (an advance notice to the public issued by the Observatory when the tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 is expected within two hours) |
- In case the above announcement is issued when the activities are proceeding, the activities will be proceeded as scheduled.
- In case the above announcement is issued before the start of the activities, the activities will be cancelled. |
Tropical cyclone warning signal No.8 or above or black rainstorm warning signal |
In case the above signal is issued, all activities will be cancelled.
(In case the tropical cyclone warning signal No.8 or black rainstorm warning signal is cancelled two hours before an activity commences and the venue condition permits, all activities will be held as scheduled. Participants should consider the actual weather and traffic condition when deciding whether or not to attend the activity.)
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| For the situations mentioned in items IV to VI (i.e. the red rainstorm warning signal, tropical cyclone warning signal No. 3 or above or black rainstorm warning signal is issued), whether Islands District Leisure Services Office will organise the recreation and sports activities as scheduled depends on whether the signal(s) is issued/cancelled by the Hong Kong Observatory three hours prior to the scheduled times of these activities. |
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ˇ§Very Highˇ¨ Air Pollution Level (Air Pollution Index: 101 to 200) |
- Activities will be held as scheduled. The Environmental Protection Department advises participants with existing heart or respiratory illnesses (such as coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, asthma and chronic obstructive airways diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema) to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities, to seek advice from a medical doctor before participating in sports activities and take more breaks during the activities. Children and the elderly are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities. |
ˇ§Severeˇ¨ Air Pollution Level (Air Pollution Index: 201 to 500) |
- Activities will be held as scheduled. The Environmental Protection Department advises participants with existing heart or respiratory illnesses (such as coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, asthma and chronic obstructive airways diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), children and the elderly to avoid physical exertion and outdoor activities. The general public is advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities, to seek advice from a medical doctor before participating in sports activities and take more breaks during the activities. |
Note: Please refer to the notes on activity of respective District Office
If a programme has to be cancelled due to inclement weather or venue maintenance, etc., our staff will notify the participants of the subsequent arrangement as soon as possible. For details, please contact the relevant District Leisure Services Offices / venues.
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