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Opti sailors in world champs
Friday 6 January 2012 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands sailors are holding their own at the Optimist World Championships in Napier, New Zealand, where 214 sailors from 33 different countries have gathered for the event. Singapore crews have taken out the teams racing event with our local team making it to the second flight of the event before being eliminated. The local […]
First taste
Thursday 5 January 2012 | Published in Regional
It is an historic week for the Cook Islands optimist sailing team who have travelled to Napier to compete in their first international Optimist regatta. Only two of the teams five sailors have previously sailed outside of the Cook Islands. Duane George and Eseta Ailaouamaua have both competed in previous New Zealand champs, and Eseta […]
Toga run kicks off a new year of Hash House Harriers
Wednesday 4 January 2012 | Published in Regional
A small but hardy group of 25 walkers and runners dressed in their finest toga for the first Hash House Harriers run of 2012 held on Monday from the Punanga Nui Markets in Avatiu. After admiring the array of colourful togas on display the group headed out for a brisk 3km walk through Avarua to […]
8 triathletes in Half Ironman
Friday 30 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands athleticism and flair will be on full display at the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman on January 7 where a group of eight local athletes will line up alongside some of the worlds best for the annual event. Back on the rock level 1 accredited triathlon coach and top triathlete Vanessa Palmer will […]
Young sailors build campaign
Thursday 29 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Top Cook Islands sailors are on the move in New Zealand and Australia taking part in a number of regattas to improve their sailing technique and qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. The Cook Islands Optimist crew of Eseta Ailaouamaua (Rarotonga Sailing Club), Duane George, Eric George, Dean Tetuaeteroi, Titi Kaukura and Jamie Pene (all […]
Pacific Tiger leads masters
Thursday 29 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Competition is fierce on the Dunheved Golf Club course in Sydney with Cook Islands master golfers from New Zealand, Cook Islands and Australia competing for top honours. Elmay Viking, known in the region at the Pacific Tiger, is the current leader of the tournament carding 76 on day one on the 70 par course. Viking, […]
Young sailors aiming for London
Thursday 29 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands sailors have wrapped up their World Sailing Championship campaign in Perth with eyes still firmly fixed on qualifying for the London 2012 Olympics. The campaign has been a long and tough one for local sailors Helema Williams, Taua Elisa and Junior Charlie. Team coach Anne Tierney reports that on the final day of […]
Pukapukans brave the rain
Wednesday 28 December 2011 | Published in Regional
While the rain spoiled organised and family sports activities including the Boxing Day touch rugby tournament over the festive weekend it didnt stop the Pukapuka community running some of their Christmas and New Year games. The communitys tennis programme was rained out on Monday morning but they rigged up the nets for their volleyball games […]
Chiefs training impresses kids
Wednesday 28 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Local junior tennis stars (from left) Lilian Maui, Andrew Terupe and Eva Patai check the Super 15 Chiefs rugby squad sweating it out on New Zealands Ohope beach on a wet and cold wintry day just two weeks ago. The local trio were part of the 16-member touring tennis team that competed in the East […]
Junior golfers on tour
Wednesday 28 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Local junior golfers are now taking a well deserved rest after two full-on age grade golf tournaments in New Zealand recently. But junior golfers will take the local greens after the festive season to prepare for the highly anticipated International Junior Golf Tournament to be hosted at the Rarotonga Golf Club in July 2012. As […]
Shake that Christmas ham!
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Zumba with Nana, Miss G and Jazz will continue throughout the festive season to keep Zumba lovers pumped and fit heading into the New Year. The trio are just some of the instructors delivering the popular Zumba fitness workouts. Nana and the crew will continue to run their normal Tuesday and Thursday classes at the […]
Junior golfers punch above weight
Friday 23 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Aitutaki junior golfers have punched above their weight at the Whitford Age Grade Golf Tournament in New Zealand carding credible and impressive scores to place in the top three. After a disappointing tournament in the Auckland Age Grade Golf Tournament, the Araura junior golfers provided exciting golf results to earn them a well deserve top […]
Multisport continues
Thursday 22 December 2011 | Published in Regional
It may be the festive season and time to relax, but duathlon and triathlon events are still running as normal. Today the weekly duathlon will once again run from the Panama site and the two course on offer will be a 2km run, 8km cycle and 1km run which will include one loop of the […]
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 […]
Swimmer eyes Olympics
Thursday 22 December 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands open water swimmer Hayden Vickers continues to improve and is eyeing up a spot at the 2012 London Olympics. The New Zealand based swimmer recently competed in the Paihia Classic State Ocean Swim on December 10 where he came 12th overall. Vickers clocked a time of 41 minutes and 49 seconds for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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