Private School News

Lancing College – Senior Soccer Tour to Hong Kong and Bangkok

The Senior Soccer Touring Squad return from Hong Kong & Bangkok fitter, more culturally aware and above all with a greater sense of ‘team’ gained through the experience. As a result of travelling, training, playing and being the hosts and guests at many functions, each member of the squad returns with memories that will remain with them for life. Many friendships have grown within the group, and more significantly, have developed with friends made in both Hong Kong and Bangkok.

The squad played six matches against very competitive opposition, winning two games, losing three and drawing one. Ten goals were scored and eleven conceded with John S the top scorer with four goals.

During the trip the squad were lavishly entertained by OLs, parents and friends of Lancing. Receptions were held at a number of prestigious clubs in Hong Kong and their welcome was equally cordial in Bangkok.

Highlights of the trip included a variety of shopping experiences, tours of the Peak, Ocean Park, temples and spectacular boat trips in Hong Kong. In Bangkok the group encountered both ancient and modern Thai culture, with visits to the Royal Palace, a floating market, a snake farm, Thai boxing and a cultural village making a deep impression on all.

The squad was admirably led by Nick C both on and off the field and every member of the squad behaved impeccably throughout the thirteen day tour.

Thanks are due to all the supporters of the tour both at home and abroad who have contributed to a wonderful experience for all that took part and to the Lancing staff ‘team’ who worked tirelessly and with excellent humour, especially Mr Nick Gwilliam who organised the whole tour.