Growing numbers in junior football grade

The under 11 mixed and under 17 mens’ teams contesting today’s scheduled football matches will strive to add another three points to their tally for the current 2013 round cup competition.

Some coaches have reported that the turn out from their junior players have risen as they head along for a chance to take part in the competition.

Cook Islanders are known to be talented athletes and that talent is showcased every Wednesday in the under 11 mixed competition.

The budding stars are seen to be enjoying their games against their peers and that will continue today at 4.15pm.

At the CIFA complex on field one Tupapa-Maraerenga will take on Puaikura while Titikaveka go head to head against Nikao Sokattak on field two.

At the Takitumu School grounds Matavera will face Takuvaine.

An array of flair will certainly be witnessed during the under 17 mens’ games as competition leaders Puaikura take on Tupapa-Maraerenga.

Puaikura have maintained their winning streak and look to keep that going throughout the competition.

Also on a winning high Titikaveka is scheduled to take on Nikao Sokattak who has only lost once so far.

At the Takitumu School grounds Matavera will meet with Takuvaine.

The under 17 mens’ matches will kick off at 4.50pm.

Today’s draw and referee appointments at the CIFA complex – 4.15pm Field 1-Under 11 Mixed Tupapa vs Puaikura, Ref-Eiau Tangapiri, 4.50pm-Under 17 Men Tupapa vs Puaikura, Ref-John Pareanga, Assistant refs-Eiau Tangapiri & Terry Piri, 4.15pm-Field 2 Under 11 Mixed Titikaveka vs Nikao Sokattak, Ref-Kura Smith, 4.50pm-Under 17 Men Titikaveka vs Nikao Sokattak, Ref-Tupou Patia, Assistant refs-Kura Smith & Jericka Matapuku.

At the Matavera School Grounds – 4.15pm-Under 11 Mixed Matavera vs Takuvaine, Ref-Mike Mouauri, 4.50pm-Under 17 Men, Matavera vs Takuvaine, Ref-Mike Mouauri, Assistant refs-Noel Mani & Brayden Kavana.