Cricket
Cricket umpires course on
Wednesday 29 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
Cricket umpire education is about to mark an achievement at the upcoming CI Cricket Level l Umpires course. For the first time local qualified umpires will be acting as umpire educators. Tererima Williams and Oliver Syme will be accrediting players from both men’s and women’s teams through the basics and some of the finer aspects […]
Cricket booms in outer islands
Thursday 23 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
The pool of talented young cricketers on Pukapuka, and across the outer islands for that matter, is being strengthened. In July, Telecom High Performance player Lucky Topetai, returned to his home island where he signed up to deliver the ANZ In Schools Cricket programme at Niua School. Not only are kids five to 16-years-old at […]
Double cricket header
Saturday 18 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
The Arorangi women’s cricket team will get their first taste of Edgewater Saturday paporo today as they travel to Nukupure Park to take on Muri. The wild west’s Judy Tuara will need to be in fine batting form if they are to take on the challenge of Muri’s talented squad who are hurting from last […]
Top action at women's cricket
Thursday 16 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
The start of the Edgewater Women’s Competition on Saturday saw some great action and plenty of wickets. Matavera hosted Avatiu-Nikao at the Matavera Cricket Grounds (MCG). Avatiu-Nikao won the toss and batted first scoring a mighty 187 for the loss of six wickets from their 20 overs. Last year’s batter of the season Luciana Matenga […]
Women's cricket starts today
Saturday 11 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
This weekend’s Computer Man cricket competition will see the top of the table clash between Avatiu-Nikao and Matavera at the Nikao field. These two clubs have taken two wins from two games and today’s game will be the decider of who leads the competition into the next round. A fiery match is also expected between […]
Davana causes upset at cricket
Thursday 9 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
The newly established Davana All-Stars cricket team caused a major upset in the Computer Man men’s champs last weekend by beating their more experienced Takuvaine side. Boasting a number of strong hitters, the Takuvaine batting line up couldn’t get any momentum, struggling from the outset with wickets falling in regular concession. Despite Takuvaine captain Terry […]
Women's cricket set to go
Thursday 9 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
It has arrived! Weeks and weeks of training is about to explode into action this evening as the Edgewater women’s cricket series starts. Growing in number by 100 per cent in only six months there will be 20 senior women’s teams running out onto the field tonight and this Saturday. Tonight’s Eastern League is sure […]
Cricket set to go boomtown
Saturday 4 September 2010 | Published in Cricket
After a dominating bowling display during round 1 of the Computer Man Cricket series, batters from across the island will be looking to make amends today. The match between Matavera and Tupapa is set to be a fiery one as both teams come off strong performances in round 1. In his first season as captain, […]
Cricket starts
Saturday 28 August 2010 | Published in Cricket
The Computer Man Rarotonga round robin cricket series bowls off today with 10 teams ready to do battle on the pitch. Today will also be the first outing for the newly established Tavana All Stars – Avana Cricket Club and re-established Titikaveka club who are keen to show off some of their talented players. Teams […]
Summer cricket
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Cricket
Over 40 senior teams across the Cook Islands have been counting down the days to the beginning of the Summer of Cricket. The wait is over as the Computer Man men’s cricket season begins this weekend. With two new entrants (Avana and Titikaveka Cricket Clubs), a revamped format and with plenty of pride on the […]
Cricket a big hit
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Cricket
Saturday’s cricket ‘Sponsors Bash’ was a smashing hit! The day’s event organised by Cook Islands Cricket to honour and thank their sponsors achieved its goal in sharing the excitement and fun of the ‘greatest game in the world’. Sponsors teams from ANZ Bank, Edgewater Resort and Spa, The Computer Man, 88FM, Telecom Cook Islands, Avarua […]
Cricket coach for Pukapuka
Monday 2 August 2010 | Published in Cricket
Kids on the northern group island of Pukapuka are set to have mountains of fun when they are introduced to the game of cricket. Local cricket player Lucky Topetai will be departing for Pukapuka this week and will be taking with him ANZ donated cricket equipment and the popular ANZ In Schools Cricket Programme to […]
Budding cricket stars
Thursday 29 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
Around 50 budding cricket players took part in the first day of the 88FM and Avarua Bakery school holiday cricket programme on Tuesday with more action expected at the Nikao field for today’s programme. Children were split into various age groups for fun cricket activities. The smaller children had plenty of fun learning to hit […]
Arorangi opens cricket nets
Tuesday 20 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
The Arorangi Cricket Club is the proud new owner of the island’s first proper cricket training nets. The training nets were officially unveiled and blessed in a special ceremony at the Arorangi sports ground where Arorangi cricketers beamed with pride. The practice nets are a steel frame construction covered in safety nets where players can […]
Cricket, athletics all set to go
Tuesday 13 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
After a wet start to the ANZ Tamariki Sports programme last week, today’s programme promises to be heaps of fun for kids. A small but enthusiastic bunch of kids made it to the BCI Stadium last week for the first day of the popular kids sport programme. A much bigger turn out is expected for […]
Junior cricketers in training
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
Rarotonga’s next generation of cricketing stars has begun training in the Telecom high performance programme three months ahead of the ANZ Junior Cricket season. The junior cricket season includes all age groups for boys and girls from under 19 through to primary schools and will be held in term four. The reason for the early […]
Major boost for women's cricket
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
In a major boost for women’s cricket, Cook Islands Cricket’s Telecom women’s high performance coaching begins tomorrow at the Nikao field from 5.15pm. The programme initially runs for six weeks and is open to all women (young and mature) who want to attend. Cook Islands Cricket general manager Alister Stevic explains that the course is […]
Women's cricket the flavour of summer
Wednesday 7 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
Women’s cricket in the Cook Islands has seen a massive growth in numbers for the upcoming season and with the netball season just finished – what better way to stay active than playing the fun game of cricket. The number of women’s cricket teams have gone from eight at the start of the year to […]
Cricket umpires course a hit
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
As of last week, there are now over 20 new accredited Motor Centre Cricket Umpires on the rock. Last week visiting Northern Districts Cricket umpire and Bay Of Plenty (NZ) umpire training officer Colin Elstob arrived on Rarotonga to deliver cricket umpire courses to aspiring male and female umpires and cricketers. Over 20 participants attended […]
New U19 cricket league for women
Friday 2 July 2010 | Published in Cricket
Women’s cricket is expanding to include a new junior under 19 cricket league starting in October. This new initiative is due to the success of the women’s cricket in the country and the increased interest in the up and coming season. The new junior women’s initiative will be formerly known as the Island Hire Women’s […]