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Looking for some summer sporting action? Here are eight of the best places to do the sports you love - or have always wanted to try.
Table tennis: Kowloon Tong 
Cornwall Street Squash and Table Tennis Centre, 17 Cornwall Street, Kowloon Tong, tel: 2337 4392 
Cornwall Street Squash and Table Tennis Centre has 26 tables available for use by groups or individuals, and hours that run from 7am to 11pm daily (except for maintenance days). Instruction and coaching are also available, with training programmes offered on a regular basis. There is also a pro shop and a restaurant. 
For information on table tennis leagues and teams, contact the Hong Kong Table Tennis Association, tel: 2575 5330.
 Outdoor climbing wall: Sham Shui Po
 Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre, 290 Nam Cheong Street, Sham Shui Po (near  Pak Tin Estate), tel: 2784 7424
There's no better way to get in shape for some of Hong Kong's more strenuous hiking trails than practising on an outdoor climbing wall. The Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre has a very well-maintained wall that will help you learn the ups and downs of climbing. Hours are 7am to 11pm daily, except for maintenance days. There's a pro shop and a restaurant on the  premises.
 Horse Riding: Pok Fu Lam
 Pokfulam Public Riding School, 75 Pokfulam Reservoir Road, tel: 2550 1359, www.hkjcridingschools.com  
The public riding school at  Pok Fu Lam is highly regarded in the riding community, both for the high level of its instructors and the quality of the horses. However, there is a long waiting list for beginner riding lessons, so the best thing to do is sign up for introductory courses, especially if you've never been around  horses before. The mandatory hard hat is available for hire there, so if you are not sure about your commitment to riding, you won't have to spend a bomb on safety equipment. If you already ride, you will be evaluated and placed in group lessons with others at the same level. Lessons are available in English and Cantonese. 
 Mountain biking: Sai Kung East Country Park
 Location and travel directions at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department website, www.afcd.gov.hk   
Sai Kung East Country Park has been called the 'wild east of Hong Kong': no developments, no power plants, just nature, small fishing villages and more nature. There is really only one trail, but according to the Hong Kong Mountain Bike Association (HKMBA), it's a mix of extremely technical and beginner trails. There is only one access road, Pak Tam Chung, and no ferries, so plan on an hour's trip by road to get there. The HKMBA has a detailed trail map that you can download from its website, www.hkmba.org. Alternatively, if you want to combine cycling with a guided tour of Hong Kong's most interesting areas, sign up with Michael Hansen of Hansen's Hikes (tel: 9552 0987). It's great fun for a small group of friends, especially if you are keen on combining cycling with photography.
 Sailing: Wong Chuk Hang 
 Aberdeen Boat Club, 20 Shum Wan Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen,  tel: 2552 8182, www.abclubhk.com  
The Aberdeen Boat Club offers sailing classes at all levels for both club members and the public. You'll learn under two experienced skippers, beginning with dinghy (small boat) sailing.
 Lessons for adults are offered on weekends and you will progress through various levels. Group lessons are more fun (and cheaper), but if you have limited time, private tuition is available.
 Fencing: North Point
 Jubilee Fencing Centre, Unit B, 3/F, Tung Kin Factory Building, 192-202 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, North Point, tel: 2548 6669, www.jfc-fencing.com  
There's more to fencing than waving a sword around; it's a sport that combines grace, stamina and agility. The Jubilee Fencing Centre is an accredited school and has an impressive staff of instructors who can take you from beginner to a highly competitive level. They offer classes for adults and children (they will even come to your child's school to demonstrate swordsmanship). Group and  private instruction are available, and there's a pro shop on the premises to get you outfitted with the correct safety gear. 
 Ice skating: Island East
 Cityplaza Ice Palace, 18 Taikoo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing, Island East, tel: 2844 8688   
Cityplaza Ice Palace is one of the world's largest skating schools, with more than 2,000 students and 29 instructors. You can select from group, semi-private and private lessons at all levels, with a choice of regular coaches or 'high test' ones. A course of five lessons  starts at HK$575, with skate rental included. There's also a pro shop where you can get ready for your Dancing on Ice debut. 
 Hockey: Kowloon
 Hong Kong Hockey Association, Administration Block, 1/F, King's Park Hockey Ground, 6 Wylie Road, Kowloon, tel: 2782 4932   
The Hong Kong Hockey Association is the mother ship of hockey for men, women and youngsters. 
In addition to extensive league and team play, the association also offers instructional courses for adults. The association regularly brings in top professional players  to offer clinics for its players, which is a real advantage for anyone seeking to improve their level of play.



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