Regional
Xmas drinks stops for Hash
Thursday 22 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The annual Christmas Hash gathering has entered the books once again, thanks to new Hares John and Leonie Carter from their humble High Commissioners abode in Ngatipa. All gathered for Run 1624 in wonderful Christmas garb not to mention Mr and Mrs Claus aka Razor and Blade, and Wakka in his Santa hot pants who […]
Govt commits to save CISNOC
Wednesday 21 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Government is committed to Cook Islands sport and will do what is necessary to ensure CISNOC maintains its relationship with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), finance and sport minister Mark Brown says. This week the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) finally revealed the status of its finances. The insolvent organisation needs up […]
Juniors secure future of tennis
Wednesday 21 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The future of tennis in the Cook Islands is secure and looking bright with the recent junior tennis tour to New Zealand an opportunity for local players to gain experience and confidence on the tennis court. After a successful first up tournament in Hamilton, a group of 16 players and their caregivers travelled five hours […]
CISNOC explores options
Wednesday 21 December 2011 | Published in Regional
There is light at the end of the tunnel for the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), according to treasurer Dan OBrien. Despite the disclosure that CISNOC is insolvent, OBrien says Monday nights meeting of the organisation was positive in respect of members gaining a full understanding of the financial situation. A huge […]
X-treme graduates survive 6-week challenge
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The new crop of X-treme fitness challengers are entering the festive season slimmer and healthier after graduating from the six-week course on Saturday. X-treme newcomers Walter Henry, Shannon Skews, Melinda Pierre, Trish Barton, Luke Brown, Ben Bergman, Solomon Charlie, Teretahiti Isaaka, Curly Taripo and Tai Manavaroa joined X-treme veteran David Bridge for the latest version […]
Registration open
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Registrations for the popular Boxing Day touch rugby tournament which will be staged on Monday, December 26 are now open. The tournament is always well attended and with a maximum 16 teams to be included in this years tournament teams and groups are encouraged to register now and avoid the disappointment of missing out on […]
Tangaroa blesses Fishing Club
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The fishing gods blessed the Avana Fishing Club with plenty of fish for the clubs inaugural fishing competition held on December 7. The fishing competition, sponsored by Bergman and Sons, attracted 17 boats that headed out in near perfect fishing conditions. The winner of the heaviest fish of the competition went to angler Nelson Itchener […]
Fresh call for CISNOC board to resign
Tuesday 20 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Still not satisfied with CISNOC management, members of the tennis sport code are again calling for all executive board members to resign. Tennis Cook Islands Inc has been spearheading initiatives with fellow members of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) for accountability and change within the organisation. The code was instrumental in […]
Sokattak win KO Cup
Monday 19 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The Nikao Sokattak premier mens team has claimed the 2011 Knock-out Cup after defeating Tupapa-Maraerenga by one goal to nil on Saturday at the CIFA complex in Matavera. A large crowd of supporters flocked to the CIFA complex to witness the football action. In the first spell of the match Sokattak and Tupapa had goal […]
Tennis kids return home wiser
Monday 19 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The touring national junior tennis squad returned home over the weekend wiser and more experienced players. The local players began their tour in Hamilton before heading to Gisborne for the Poverty Bay Junior Tennis Championships in Gisborne. One hundred and eighty players from around New Zealand and overseas are competing in the Poverty Bay competition, […]
Volleyball into final round
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Closely matched volleyball teams went head to head at the Telecom Sports Arena on Wednesday night in what was the second to last round of the BCI social volleyball league. This Wednesday (December 21) will be the last round of games and the final opportunity for teams to spike their way up the points table. […]
Decider football game on today
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The 2011 soccer knock-out cup final is set to kick off at the CIFA complex today and promises to be a festival of football for all loyal followers of the game on Rarotonga. In todays premier mens match the two tops clubs, Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga, will go head to head to decide who […]
Junior fishing
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Regional
A fishing competition will be held at the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club today for young anglers looking to show off their skills on the reef. The Coca-Cola-sponsored junior fishing competition will begin from 7am and will be part of the fishing clubs end of year celebrations for its young members. The fishers will be […]
Mauke one dayer a smash
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands Cricket came one step closer to its goal of establishing a cricket programme on each inhabited island on Thursday with a one-day tournament for Mauke women. The establishment of sports can only be achieved with the hard work of cricket-mad volunteers like Teata Ateriano, who on Thursday ran a successful tournament. The final […]
Blake to receive woman in sport award
Saturday 17 December 2011 | Published in Regional
For a lifetime of dedication to sports and in particular women in sports Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee general secretary Rosie Blake BEM has been nominated as the woman in sport for the region of Oceania by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). At the IOC World Woman in Sports conference in Los Angeles […]
Kuki squad still hopeful for UK tour
Friday 16 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands tour of the United Kingdom planned for the lead-up to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup remains in limbo but not off the table. Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) remains in discussions with its English, Welsh and French counterparts to arrange a 2012 tour that would see the Cook Islands international squad […]
Muri the pick of the season
Friday 16 December 2011 | Published in Regional
From ball one of their clash against Turangi last week, Muri showed why they have been the in-form team of the Computer Man mens cricket season. Opening pair Space Raumea and captain Bobby Hunter set the tone of the match as they displayed some of the finest batting prowess in recent memory pushing the ball […]
Swim Champions
Thursday 15 December 2011 | Published in Regional
National open water swim champions competitors (from left) John Beasley, Roland Neururer, Kelly Pick, Kevin Henderson, Justin Rous and Jacob Pynenburg with Cook Islands Aquatics Federation president Romani Katoa before the start of the final swim on Saturday morning. Pick took out the national champions title clocking 47.13 for the 3km swim with second overall […]
Sailors stick it out in Perth
Thursday 15 December 2011 | Published in Regional
National mens sailors Taua Elisa and Junior Charlie are holding their own at the World Sailing Championships in Perth where theyve battled rough seas, irregular winds and tough competition. Team manager Anne Tierney reports on day two of sailing. Day 2: The fleet was re-sorted today Junior Charlie sailed in the yellow fleet which got […]
Maui wins second under 18 title
Thursday 15 December 2011 | Published in Regional
The touring national junior tennis squad scored several wins and forged new cultural ties in the first few days of the Poverty Bay Junior Tennis Championships in Gisborne this week. National coach Malcolm Kajer said the teams entry in the East Coast event was beneficial for the 16-member squad of kids aged eight to 17 […]
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