Other Sports
Divers make it two from two
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Pacific Divers have picked up basketball honours for the second time this year.
Tairi fights to inspire community
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
What began as a new avenue for losing a little weight landed Cook Islands woman Tairi Ford in the centre of a fighting ring.
Peters eyes up PNG podium
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
For the first time in her lifting career, Luisa Peters will have the moral support of another local female lifter in Phillipa Woonton.
Team Cook Islands named for PNG
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
In 25 days, Team Cook Islands will raise the national flag at the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.
Basketball warriors get extra coaching
Friday 5 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands ‘Warriors Basketball’ training sessions kicked off with a bang this term.
Shuttle skills sharpen up
Friday 5 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Titikaveka College students have been honing their shuttle skills in readiness for the upcoming Inter College Badminton Tournament at the end of the month.
Close encounters of the hoops kind
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Finalists for both sections of the 2015 Mixed Jam basketball competition were decided in some close encounters of the hoops kind last week.
Resort-sponsored golf tournament sets record
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The recent Pacific Resort Golf Tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club set a record, with over $8000 in prizes on offer.
Sister act still going strong
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Two Cook Islands’ sisters are moving forward with their fitness classes despite a lack of enthusiasm from the community.
Russian roulette golf a hit
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
It may have sounded like a dangerous game but Russian roulette golf, as generously sponsored by Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) recently, was all about fun and the sport of golf.
Mini 'Pacific Games' cricket tourney for kids
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The women’s national cricket team has a training camp in Ngatangiia this weekend ahead of the final naming of their Pacific Games team.
College shuttles fly high
Friday 29 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Shuttles are in full flight around Rarotonga colleges as part of badminton development.
Business end for mixed jam
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation’s opening ‘Mixed Jam’ tournament arrives at the business end of the competition tonight at the TSA.
500k budget for Team Cook Islands
Wednesday 27 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has set a budget of $500,000 to send a team of about 180 athletes to the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea in July.
Tennis in schools to improve skills
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Students from year 1 to year 3 have the privilege of attending this year’s ANZ annual mini-tennis programme for schools.
Extra coaching, training for volleyball talents
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Extra volleyball training with national coach Fabio Menta will sharpen up spiking and digging skills as he begins his work to build up a national volleyball team.
PNG ready to host Team Cook Islands
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Local athletes have just over one month to prove they are fit and mentally prepared to don the green and gold national uniform.
Play safe at Village Festival
Tuesday 19 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
From 2pm onwards, Nikao field will be the place to be today for the hugely popular Just Play Village Festival.
Keziah shoots for the stars
Tuesday 19 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Three new members will join the Kent State University women’s basketball team for 2015, 2016.
Gender balance at village festival
Monday 18 May 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The hugely popular Just Play Village Festival will be filled with thrilling fun activities at Nikao Field tomorrow, Tuesday 19 from 2.30pm onwards.