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Great sailing conditions in double header regatta
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Two sailing regattas were run simultaneously on Muri lagoon earlier this month with the junior sailors in the open Bic class and veteran seniors in the Sunburst class.11 juniors and seven seniors with crew enjoyed great sailing conditions, finishing with some very close results between the 1st and 2nd places in each fleet.Many thanks to officials of the day, without whom these events would not happen. Meitaki maata.Successful were the following – Sunbursts-1st Freerk Kempkers, 2nd Peter Heays and Joseph Aoina, 3rd Joanna Kempkers and Freddy Markwell, Open Bic – 1st Teakauo Franheim, 2nd Tyler Davis, 3rd Ngarangi Mapu.
Getting less rusty at basketball
Friday 5 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Last week’s basketball top scorers are sure to up their game tonight when they return to the TSA courts for the main basketball premier jam.Lofty Pacific Divers star Brendon Heath was last week’s top scorer notching up 21 points in his team’s 47-27 win against team The Definition of Rusty.The RTM Mighty Lions were the top scoring team on the night scoring 53 to opponents CCECC Dragons 25 with RTM stars Johnal and Richie chipping in with 14 points each.Team Rarotonga Freight Survivors did just that against the Hot Dogz edging out the Dogz by one point 30-29 while Polynesian Hire took the upper hand against A-Town Sparkx to win 29-25 although it was A-Town Sparkx Nukz Pokura the standout player with 14 points.Team Lil Bit Rusty did their best but the Pacific Resort crew capitalised on the rusty side to win 38-16 with Katrina Matheson sinking 12 points for her Pacific Resort team.Avalicious Kafoteria were just too slick for team Audit with Avalicous’s Peter Teiti chipping in 12 points for his team’s eventual winning score of 32 over Audit’s 26.Tonight’s games are set to bounce into action at 5.20pm so get along to the TSA for your basketball fix. - Matariki Wilson Tonight’s draw – 5.20pm A-Town Sparkx vs Pacific Resort, 6.05pm Polynesian Hire vs Lil Bit Rusty, 6.50pm The Definition of Rusty vs Hot Dogz, 7.35pm Pacific Divers vs Avalicious Kafoteria, 8.20pm Audit vs CCECC Dragons, 9.05pm Rarotonga Freight Survivors vs RTM Mighty LionsFootball action in Nikao todayMore football action will take place today as Nikao Sokattak will host Takuvaine at the Nikao field with the first game to kick off at 4.15pm in the Under 14 boy’s division. The senior womens Nikao Sokattak have kicked off the season on a high wining their matches in the past two rounds and will look to continue the momentum. Takuvaine will try their best to make things difficult for Sokattak and will no doubt take their chances at any goal scoring opportunities. Friday will see the Under 14 Girls play, followed by the Premier Men’s division. Supporters for Nikao Sokattak and Takuvaine will be in force to cheer their clubs. Today’s draw at the Nikao Field (Nikao Sokattak vs Takuvaine) – 4.15pm Under 14 Boys, Ref-James Nand assisted by Edmund Tupuna and Mata Iroa, 5pm Senior Women, Ref-Mata Iroa assisted by Edmund Tupuna and Eiau Tangapiri. Draw for Friday 5 at the Nikao Field (Nikao Sokattak vs Takuvaine) – 4.15pm Under 14 Girls, Ref-James Nand assisted by Noel Mani, Vaka Nootai, 5pm Premier Men, Ref-Maara Kaukura assisted by Noel Mani, Vaka Nootai.
Aitutaki kite school takes off
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki kids got airborne over the weekend when kitesurfers converged on the island for the annual Manureva Kitesurfing competition.
Health message pushed through Village Festival
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Other Sports
The popular Just Play Village Festival held in Rutaki last week was a huge success with 70 children participating in fun physical activities and games with lots of fun and smiles. Cook Islands Football through its Just Play program combined with five sporting organizations to put on this month’s Village Festival for youngsters aged five to 13. Children were ready to play in a fun, safe and supervised festival with the support of many parents. “We are thrilled with the support from the parents, school, community and children who were eager to participate in the six sports codes. The children learned the basic skills of the different sports aimed to encourage and promote physical activity, while also keeping hydrated with water,” said Just Play project manager Michelle Paiti.“The festivals are helping provide stepping stones for development by encouraging all children no matter what their age or skill level to participate and it is also giving them positive fun experiences which will hopefully encourage them to be active throughout their lives,” continues Paiti. The festival’s health message was hydration and encouraged the children to keep hydrated with water, which is best. Delivering this message was Alister Stevic from Cooks Cricket who certainly had all the kids engaged and responding to what was best for their bodies. “This initiative is using sports as a tool, aiming to provide positive participation for children while helping to promote awareness of key health messages that will help improve the lifestyles of our children in the future,” continued Paiti.Paiti would like to acknowledge Pacific Spring, athletics, cricket, rugby, netball and rugby league, for partnering up to deliver this month’s event and Australian Aid for continuing to support the Just Play Social Development Programme.
Magical experience on Aitutaki lagoon
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
A group of visitors to the Cook Islands experienced the magic of Aitutaki lagoon in a unique way when they took to paddleboards to soak up the sun.
Compassion leads to golf fundraiser
Thursday 28 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Concern over the lack of provision and funding to support local woman Mereana Taikoko deliver her important support service through the Te Kainga O Pa Taunga has resulted in empathetic members of the community to organise a golf Ambrose fundraiser this Friday.
Mixing it up on the volleyball court
Wednesday 27 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
They may break a few rules on the court, but a keen team from the Creative Centre has added plenty of spice to the latest social league volleyball competition.
Youth sailor returns home wiser
Tuesday 26 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands sailor Joshua Ioane may have placed 29th out of 30 competitors in the boys Byte CII fleet at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, but he will return a more skilled and experienced sailor.
Tension builds in social badminton
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
After months of regular social badminton hit outs, last Thursday’s start to the social business house badminton league brought out the competitive best in all the players.
Plenty of time to improve in Nanjing
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands sailor Joshua Ioane sits 29th in the boy’s Byte CII fleet after two days of sailing at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games.
Sailor flies flag before racing
Tuesday 19 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Aitutaki sailor Joshua Ioane had little time to soak in being the Cook Islands flag bearer at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China on Friday.
Massive wahoo speared
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
After some gruelling hand-to-fin combat, a local spear fisher is claiming to have entered the record books after landing a sizeable wahoo.
MOE Supremes Top mixed jam
Monday 18 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
After a gruelling 16-week competition and top of the table jostling, the Mixed Jam basketball champs and final competition placings were decided on Thursday night.
Northern group sailing stars shine
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
The northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga have produced some of the nation’s top sailors, and this month the two islands combined to give rising sailing stars the chance to showcase their impressive skills.
Round Raro Race one of world's best
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga’s annual round-island road race has been named by an Australian news site as one of the world’s top five running festivals.
Young sailors growing, coaching
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Sailing, coaching and officiating races were all part of the exciting Aitutaki Youth Challenge sailing regatta held on the outer island last week.
Boxing: New gear, new attitude
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Newly arrived boxing gear at the Mongoose gym has already created an improvement in the attitudes of the young boxers.
Tama enjoys French tennis tour
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Rising Cook Islands tennis player, Auckland-based Tamarua Payne has just completed a tour of France where he competed in a number of tournaments and took in the sights.
Badminton business house kicks off
Thursday 14 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
With growing interest continuing in the fun sport of badminton, a social business house badminton league has been organised and starts this evening.
Aquafest a great success
Wednesday 13 August 2014 | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Aquafest was a great success on Saturday with locals, visitors, young and mature all participating.
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