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New scenery at triathlon
Monday 31 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The new scenery for the weekend’s triathlon was a welcome change for the 25 athletes who took part in the race held from Avarua harbour. Even the heavy rain stayed away for the afternoon event and a runaway marker buoy on the swim course just made things more interesting for the swimmers. Nine athletes took […]
Tri at Trader Jacks
Saturday 29 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Today’s triathlon will be held from the Avarua harbour due to a bereavement in Tikioki where the triathlon is normally held. The change of scenery is sure to add a bit of spark to athletes today and with cold beers at Trader Jacks bar – race times are sure to improve too. Two race courses […]
Intense final round
Saturday 29 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Today is the last round of the Turtles Domestic League II cricket competition before next week’s final and it’s shaping up to be an exciting day. With Puaikura-Titikaveka at the top with 2 wins, and Te-Au-O-Tonga and Ngatangiia-Matavera both on 1 win each there is a lot on the line heading into today’s final rounds. […]
Tutai stamps his mark
Friday 28 January 2011 | Published in Regional
All round Aitutaki athlete Daniel Tutai is quickly becoming a well-known name in the local cricketing community as he makes his mark on the game in Rarotonga. The 18-year-old has been playing cricket for as long as he can remember and his passion and determination for the game has seen him stamp his mark in […]
Flying fit for Wellington Sevens
Thursday 27 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Local based national rugby sevens players Clive Nicholas, Duane Gukisuva, Sailosi Niagi and Turori Matutu head to New Zealand today to join the remaining squad ahead of their Wellington Sevens campaign. They will be joined by trainer Keith Roberts who has been putting the local bunch through their paces for some months. Cook Islands Rugby […]
Back on the beach
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Top New Zealand beach volleyball player Brendon Heath, pictured here at the New Zealand open tournament, is back home after the Mount Maunganui tournament he was playing at last weekend was rained off. Heath and playing partner Edwin O’Dea headed into the tournament as the top seed combination and they were looking forward to playing […]
Green and gold vs. black at Hash
Wednesday 26 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Australian jokes and gags were the order of the day when the local Hash House Harriers running group celebrated Australia Day at their weekly meet on Monday. Australia Day is actually on January 26 but Hashers dressed in their best Aussie green and gold outfits including big bright wigs for the early celebrations. But some […]
High excitement at volleyball one-dayer
Tuesday 25 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Saturday’s one-day social volleyball tournament drew a large and enthusiastic crowd to watch the 16 teams battle it out at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao. And as expected by organisers – the social event was fiercely competitive, with national volleyball players scattered through the teams making some games nail biting thrillers. The tournament was […]
Big winds a tough test
Tuesday 25 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Changing weather conditions have posed a special challenge for the Cook Islands sailing squad competing at the New Zealand National Laser Championships in Auckland. Squad manager and local coach Anne Tierney reports that the Cook Islands squad are competing strongly in the tough conditions under the watchful eye of coach Laura Baldwin. After a beautiful […]
Warriors take on Bullets
Monday 24 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The touch rugby tournament is still running at the BCI Stadium with another line up of exciting games scheduled for today’s open men’s and women’s competition. In the men’s division – the Atiu Warriors will take on the Kamikaze Bullets first up tonight at 5.30pm while the Flying Ducks will meet the Germinators at 6pm. […]
Women's rugby training
Monday 24 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands women rugby players begin their preparation for the New Caledonia Pacific Games with a first up training session this evening at the BCI Stadium in Nikao. Women’s rugby sevens is on the list of compulsory sports to be contested at the games and local women’s rugby organisers are calling all female rugby sevens […]
Waka ama gold for Sullivan
Monday 24 January 2011 | Published in Regional
New Zealand-based Te Tupu O Te Manava Boiler Boy paddler Allen Sullivan has officially been crowned the fastest senior master oe vaka sprinter in New Zealand. Sullivan paddled for the Auckland Regional Outrigger Club at this week’s New Zealand Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro. Racing in the senior master men’s division, Sullivan was […]
Volleyball fun and prizes
Saturday 22 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao will see some fun and fast volleyball action today with volleyballers gathering for the one-day social tournament. Entry into the TSA is free for all with games spiking off at 9am. And with team names like Dryballs Much, Aphrodisiac, Serves You Right and Here comes the Boom – plenty […]
Heath takes on the world's best
Saturday 22 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Cook Islands beach volleyballer Brendon Kainuku Heath will be competing this weekend at the New Zealand Open in Mount Maunganui and is hoping for the chance to take on German pairing of Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann. Brink and Reckermann, the 2009 FIVB Swatch World Beach Volleyball Champions, are using the New Zealand beach volleyball […]
Te Uki Ou sports writing
Saturday 22 January 2011 | Published in Regional
This week we bring stories from Apii Te Uki Ou students and their favourite sports events from 2010. Writings were taken from the Apii Te Uki Ou 2010 Year Book. – MW Round Raro Relay During week 8 of term 3 the Round Raro Relay was held. Many different schools and groups competed in the […]
These kids just love their tennis!
Thursday 20 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Tennis players hit the courts again this week for the school holiday tennis programme run by coach Malcolm Kajer. Among the group of around 30 primary school tennis players taking advantage of the school holiday programme are first timers, intermediate players who’ve been playing for a year and advanced players looking to improve their already […]
Cash prizes at volleyball one-day tournament
Wednesday 19 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Spaces are filling up fast for the one-day volleyball tournament this Saturday at the Telecom Sports Arena. And it’s no wonder as some fantastic prizes are up for grabs not only for the winners of the competition – but every player will be in the chance to win cash prizes through fun novelty games throughout […]
Choosing Pacific Games codes
Wednesday 19 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Sports codes in which athletes will represent the Cook Islands at this year’s Pacific Games in New Caledonia are expected to be confirmed by the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee at the end of the month. New Caledonia will host the 14th Pacific Games, formerly known as the South Pacific Games, from August […]
Turtles 20/20 thrills and spills
Wednesday 19 January 2011 | Published in Regional
Magic playing conditions on Saturday saw two action packed 20/20 cricket games at the Matavera Cricket grounds where the three teams in the Turtles Domestic League II tournament put their skills on display. Game one saw Ngatangiia-Matavera host Te-Au-O-Tonga. Winning the toss Te-Au-O-Tonga captain Patiiamai Ataela elected to bowl first. After a tentative start from […]
Solomons beat Cooks
Tuesday 18 January 2011 | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands under 17 men’s soccer team was defeated by Solomon Islands in their final match at the Oceania Under 17 Men’s Championships in Auckland by four goals to one. The Solomons scored first when Solo Kuki found the net with a strike from the edge of the box. Cooks player Tamaiva Smith pounced […]
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