Jockey Club’s Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega-sports event

The Hong Kong Jockey Club congratulates Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, which concluded this evening (30 March). Sevens fever has well and truly returned to the city. Club Chairman Michael Lee presented the Women’s Bowl to the National Team, and joined HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in presenting the Men's Cup to the champion team – Argentina.

HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee (second row, 6th left), Club Chairman Michael Lee (second row, 2nd left), and guests at the awards presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong Sevens.

This is the fourth consecutive occasion that the Club hassupported the Hong Kong Sevens as Official Community Partner. This year, more than 10,000 beneficiaries of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds have been given opportunities to experience a range of sports including rugby through the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes. More than 30,000 people have benefited over the years, facilitating citywide engagement in sports events.

Club Chairman Michael Lee (back row, 6th right) presents the Women’s Bowl to the National Team.

The programmes kicked off in early March with the Jockey Club Multi Sport Shared Learning Experience, enabling students to experience the positive energy that sport can bring. In mid-March, the Jockey Club Elite Athletes Sharing Session cum Sport for All Carnival saw nine elite athletes from rugby, horse racing, football, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, obstacle-course-racing and breakdancing share their experiences with a live audience and online. They discussed the meaning and importance of sport’s capacity for inclusivity and for enabling people to pursue their dreams. The carnival featured seven sports-themed booths, giving primary, secondary school students and general public opportunities to enjoy different sports in a relaxed and fun environment.

Club Chairman Michael Lee and the National Team

The three-day Hong Kong Sevens tournament was held for the first time at Kai Tak Sports Park. At the event, Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes added colour to the excitement of the rugby matches. The programmes included the Jockey Club Mini Rugby Showcase, allowing young local rugby players to showcase their skills in the main stadium and experience involvement in a mega-sports event. In addition, the Jockey Club Sevens School Tour and the Jockey Club Sevens Community Experience enabled students and underprivileged groups including the elderly and people with disabilities to experience a world-class tournament. Members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team also accompanied wheelchair users to the event and onsite and provided facepainting services. The CARE Band comprising of CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team members performed at the Fan Village, creating a fun atmosphere. 

Club Chairman Michael Lee (back row, 8th right), Club Steward Andrew Weir (back row, 7th left), Club Steward Philip Lo (back row, 6th left) and wheelchair-bound beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes at the Jockey Club booth.

Club Chairman Michael Lee (right) and beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes visit the Jockey Club booth.

Club Chairman Michael Lee (left) receives thanks from beneficiaries of the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes.

Members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team paint a mural for Club Chairman Michael Lee (right).

Members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team accompany wheelchair users at the tournament.

Members of the Club’s CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team accompany wheelchair users at the tournament.

Volunteers from JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER lead a Jockey Club Sevens School Tour at Kai Tak Sports Park to raise awareness of the benefits of sports including rugby.

The CARE Band, comprising CARE@hkjc Volunteer Team members, perform at the Fan Village.

Club Steward Anita Fung (back row, centre) and Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (left) visit the Jockey Club booth.

The Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes held the Jockey Club Elite Athletes Sharing Session cum Sport for All Carnival in mid-March, bringing together different sectors of society.

The Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes held the Jockey Club Elite Athletes Sharing Session cum Sport for All Carnival in mid-March, bringing together different sectors of society.

Participants of the JC Junior Sports Reporters Programme conduct an on-site interview with Club Jockey Karis Teetan (2nd left) at the Hong Kong Sevens.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club today announces the re-opening of two meticulously renovated dining and entertainment venues at Sha Tin Racecourse – Champion Circle and Inner Circle. The upgraded venues will enhance the race-going experience for both local racing fans and overseas visitors, offering unparalleled racecourse catering and entertainment alongside Hong Kong’s world-class racing.

Champion Circle and Inner Circle will reopen in May with a brand-new look, becoming the largest dining and entertainment venue at Sha Tin Racecourse, offering an unparalleled catering and entertainment experience.

The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.

Located on 3/F of Grandstand I at Sha Tin Racecourse and with a total floor area of 50,000 square feet, the new-look Champion Circle and Inner Circle have been optimised to accommodate a total of almost 1,000 customers. They will offer an exceptional, livelier full day of racing, dining and entertainment for racing enthusiasts and high-end priority card members, respectively.

The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.

To fully meet customer needs, Champion Circle offers nine seating combinations, accommodating a total of 800 guests.

Sha Tin Racecourse stages major race meetings, welcoming close to one million annual visitations from Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas last season. The venues’ re-opening is perfectly timed, bringing fresh energy and excitement to Sha Tin Racecourse as the city promotes horse racing tourism. Dozens of high-end international tourists will be among the first customers to enjoy the premium experience offered by Inner Circle on the Club’s flagship FWD Champions Day on 27 April, which is also designated as one of the city’s mega events for a second consecutive year. Others will have the chance to enjoy the unique charm of horse racing in the upgraded Champion Circle from early May, when the venue opens to all members of the public.

The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Club’s Chief Executive Officer, the reopening of Champion Circle and Inner Circle will help promote horse racing tourism and bring customers an even more pleasant racecourse experience.

Dennis Hau, the Club’s Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation, said that with customer satisfaction at its heart, the Club is delighted to reopen Champion Circle and Inner Circle. The venues’ meticulous redesign incorporates useful feedback from customer surveys, particularly in terms of ambience, space and catering. “We hope the stylish interior, optimised layout, wide variety of seating combinations, and venue-specific and upgraded catering choices have all the boxes checked, taking our customers’ sporting and social entertainment experience, which is unique to the racecourse, to the next level,” he said.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (left), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (right) congratulate on the reopening of Inner Circle after enhancement.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (left), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (right) congratulate on the reopening of Inner Circle after enhancement.

Customers at the 800-seat Champion Circle will enjoy more spacious seating arrangements in nine combinations, after an almost 50% increase in the space-to-customer ratio. In addition to the longest venue-exclusive balconies on-course, overlooking both the Parade Ring and the tracks, customers will be thrilled with the vibrant new design and cosy vibe. The former a-la-carte menus have been replaced with a variety of tempting cuisine sets available from HK$160.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (right), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (left) are confident the reopened Champion Circle will be well received by customers.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (right), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (left) are confident the reopened Champion Circle will be well received by customers.

In the “Priority Zone”, a new designated Champion Circle area seating 76, HKJC Priority Silver or above customers can enjoy a meal set and afternoon tea set for just HK$200 amid the stunning view and scintillating moments of the races.

A new “Priority Zone” has been launched within Champion Circle, featuring 76 seats exclusively for HKJC Priority Silver or above.

The adjacent Inner Circle is an exclusive and exquisite sanctuary, where exceptional food and great company meet the heart-pounding excitement of the finish line. With its sophisticated interiors and clear view of the racecourse tracks and paddock, HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers will find this popular outlet has also been significantly optimised to accommodate almost double the number of guests, at 82, in comfortable seating. Customers can also enjoy more privacy with an exclusive access inside Inner Circle to a private balcony overlooking the Winning Post. In addition, there is a new private room accommodating eight, which is ideal for intimate gatherings. The premium venue will offer a gourmet international buffet throughout the day at affordable prices.

Along with views of the Sha Tin Racecourse track, Champion Circle and Inner Circle also provide panoramic views of the Parade Ring, enhancing the racing experience.

A private room accommodating eight in Inner Circle is a treasured new addition for HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers who value privacy.

The two venues will be open during all Sha Tin race meetings. Reservations will open from today (25 April) for Champion Circle for 4 May onwards. Bookings Priority Zone by HKJC Silver or above customers, and for Inner Circle by HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers, will commence today for 25 May onwards. Customers can make reservations online at -

Champion Circle: https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=100
Priority Zone: https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=1062
Inner Circle: https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=234

Featured by two 14-metre wide TV walls each larger than a double-decker bus, Champion Circle has more than doubled its number of televisions to almost 400 to keep customers connected to the thrill of racing.

Customers can also make bookings in the HKJC Classic 3-in-1 App or at Off-Course Betting Branches. HKJC Priority customers can earn and burn their WINS Reward in Champion Circle including Priority Zone, and Inner Circle. For enquiries, please call the Club’s Hotline at 1880 (Priority Customers) or 1817 (Public Customers). All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.