TIS opens new field, possible public access in future

The International School of Macau (TIS) unveiled its new field on Saturday, coinciding with the school’s Community Day where school staff, students, and families gathered for a day of activities. The renovation of the field took place over the summer, with its overall size increasing by 40 percent, to more than 8,000 square meters. The current size of the field will allow three small soccer pitches to be placed there side-by-side. “Not only will we have additional green space for our school’s academic classes, extra curricular activities and sports teams, but we will also be opening up the field to members of the Macau community,” said Head of School Howard Stribbell. He added that they are in the process of developing guidelines for community use, and will begin accepting reservations in November.

HK rugby club visits Macau

A friendly match took place on Saturday between the Macau U12 team and the Sandy Bay team, Hong Kong’s third biggest rugby club. The 40 minute game at the Macau Stadium in Taipa and ended in a draw. Macau Bats Rugby president Simon Carrington said that the match proved a great start to the rugby season. Despite missing two of its strongest players, the Macau team put in a solid performance. Mr Carrington revealed that the U12 team now has nowhere suitable to play for three weeks, as new grass is being laid at the usual venue. They will therefore enter the Hong Kong U12 league “at a big disadvantage.” “Nevertheless, what we lack in local facilities, we make up for in team spirit,” he emphasized.