South China Athletic Association (SCAA)

“A very history private athletic club at a very convenience location, taking about 10 minute walk from CWB mtr. The club consists of 2 buildings, providing various sport facilities, such as golf driving range, bowling alley, badminton courts, swimming pool, dancing room, snooker, Tai Chi and etc. Regular courses are scheduled for members. Their annual membership subscription fee is currently at $200. You are required to pay the course fee as well. Gor the club faciluties, you can invite your friends even he or she are not yet members. There is BBQ restaurant at the 2/F of the low rise building, famous in roasted gooses. After playing the bowling, you can try their food. In addition, there is also a small Cafe at the high rise building. They provide lunch set and light refreshments. The club also provides well enough car parking space at the ground floor, suitable for a family to practice sports here.”

“Excellent place to bowl 🎳 and throw darts 🎯 in. It’s also large enough with other facilities like football pitch, swimming pool, on-screen car racing, etc. You can also buy bowling balls, shoes and other equipment here. However, it’s required membership. Ordinary member goes for $200 (HKD) per year, for which up to five people can participate in a bowling game. It’s busy on weekends and public holidays with so much waiting time. Also, the tickets for these days are more expensive than on weekdays. Sometimes, there are timely discounts on weekdays when you come before 12pm and 3pm. Or play a number of games to get one game for free. If you don’t have a bowling shoe, you’ll have to hire one at the centre, $15 (HKD) per person.”

“The historical club was privately operated, though the membership fee was very low. It provided many sports facilities as well as restaurants, cafes and bar. Since the area was large, there were swimming pools, bowling alley, golf driving range, parking lots, etc. Courses were offered for both adults and children at reasonable fees. The swimming course was particularly welcomed. All facilities were only for members, but part of them could be enjoyed by guests who were brought in by the members.”

“Huge facility for Hong Kong island. Almost no wait on a busy Sunday afternoon. Plus bowling was a bargain. $40 per person / game”