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Volleyball spikes back into action
Wednesday 18 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
It’s the season to dig and set as the social volleyball season spikes into action today at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
Plenty of bounce in basketball season
Tuesday 17 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Basketball ‘season 2015’ is almost upon us with plenty of opportunities to put some bounce in your life.
Awards honour sports stars
Tuesday 17 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The annual sports awards are an opportunity for national federations to acknowledge the achievements of athletes and praise the commitment of administrators who make events happen.
SUP yoga queen shares paddling paradise
Monday 16 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga queen Charlotte Piho continues to share her love of the two activities with visitors through her Stand Up Paddleboard yoga retreats.
Seasoned triathletes set impressive times
Monday 16 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga triathletes Kevin Henderson and Roland Neururer are taking some well-deserved time out after tackling the grueling Ironman Taupo New Zealand event, one of the toughest triathlon events.
Shotgun start to golf season opener
Monday 16 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Rarotonga Golf Club season opened last Saturday with the Steinlager Tournament, generously sponsored by The Bond.
Tumuoroa Crossfit workout goes live
Monday 16 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Tumuoroa Crossfit will be the ‘Box of interest’ when the team’s workout as part of the Crossfit Open Games goes live on March 19 from 2pm.
Local volleyball referees have a great opportunity to sharpen their skills and let volleyball take them places.
Wednesday 11 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
An international volleyball (FIVB) ‘Volleyball Cooperation’ programme Level 1 refereeing course will be held from April 10 to 17.
International referee to run volleyball course
Wednesday 11 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
An international volleyball (FIVB) ‘Volleyball Cooperation’ programme Level 1 refereeing course will be held from April 10 to 17.
Team openings in business house squash tournament
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Squash players are polishing up their drives and drop shots ahead of the annual Westpac Business House competition set to serve into action on Friday 13.
Greg Amos wins memorial tourney
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Hugh Henry Memorial Golf Tournament attracted over 100 players to the Rarotonga Golf Club last Saturday.
Mountain biker Myra connects with home
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Top Cook Islands mountain biker Myra Moller has been reconnecting with her roots and in so doing, has found her home island has a growing cycling culture with opportunities that have the 31-year old athlete very excited about future prospects.
Tri tamariki to receive certificates
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Standout athletes at last week’s Apii Te Uki Ou triathlon will be recognised and their achievements acknowledged today.
Business house leads to memorial golf comp
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
On Saturday, the ever-popular Hugh Henry Memorial Golf Competition, sponsored by the Henry Family, will be played at the Rarotonga Golf Course.
Sailing gear bound for Wale
Wednesday 25 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Sailing boats and life vests are yet to reach the northern group island of Pukapuka but talk has already begun of the island’s representation at the Cook Islands Games later this year.
Local lifters set for email comp
Tuesday 24 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation will be taking part in the Pacific Weightlifting Email Competition with a number of rising youth weightlifters set to show their grit.
High local numbers in Crossfit open games
Tuesday 24 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Tumuora Crossfit in Arorangi have registered a whopping 40-plus athletes for this year’s Crossfit Open Games.
Ella sets eyes on Rio games
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands canoe slalom athlete Ella Nicholas finished the Australian Open over Valentines Day weekend in 17th, moving up three places after qualifying for the semis in 20th.
Badminton spreading across Cooks
Friday 20 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
Social badminton evenings will resume next week now the local badminton team and officials have returned from the Oceania Badminton Championships in New Zealand last week.
Snow kiting for locals
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Other Sports
In minus 22 degree weather, two Cook Islands residents waited to know the fate of the first annual Redbull Kite Farm event in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
