South China Athletic Association Stadium [1953- ]

Submitted by moddsey on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 16:10
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Using moddsey's link I have put together a timeline for the SCAA.

1908 The Association was founded under the name the Chinese Football Team.

1910  It was renamed as The South China Football Club.

1916 Mr Lo was elected as first chairman.

1920  Renamed the South China Athletic Association, with associated primary school.

1927  The Caroline Hill site was allotted to them.

1934  A concrete clubhouse was built together with spectator stands.

1941  The clubhouse was occupied by the Japanese army.

1946  The association was revived after the war.

1953  Caroline Hill Stadium was completed with seating for 12,000 people.

1960  Golden Jubilee Celebration.

1988 Seventeen-storey multi-purpose sports complex completed.

2002  Tennis Centre redevelopment at King’s Park completed.

2012  Grandstand redevelopment and grass pitch enhancement together with the HK Jockey Club.

2021  SCAA-HKJC Stadium opened with artificial turf pitch, with covered tennis court, sand court and rooftop jogging track.