Sports
Women's national soccer squad named
Wednesday 8 September 2010 | Published in Football
A 20-member women’s soccer squad has been named to represent our country at the Oceania tournament in New Zealand. Rarotonga, Aitutaki and New Zealand based players have been in contention for a spot to represent the country since July. After recently travelling to Aitutaki to assess the progress of the Aitutaki based players, national women’s […]
Oceania training course for soccer referees
Wednesday 8 September 2010 | Published in Football
Oceania’s referee development officer Massimo Raveino along with referee instructor Neil Poloso and fitness trainer Kader Touati are currently on Rarotonga to run a FIFA referees course from September 6 to 10. Over 20 participants attended the opening of the course where words of encouragement were given by Cook Islands Football president Lee Harmon to […]
Touch rugby season dates confirmed
Wednesday 8 September 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The Cook Island Touch Association executive has finalised dates for the upcoming 2010-2011 touch season. By confirming dates early it is hoped that teams will have ample time to prepare. The open men’s and women’s competition will begin on Monday October 25 followed by the start of the mixed and secondary mixed tournament on Wednesday […]
Commonwealth netball team named
Saturday 4 September 2010 | Published in Netball
The national netball team has been selected and is gearing up for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games in India in October. A final trial was held last week in New Zealand where the three local based players – Luciana Matenga, Curly George and Nana Manuela – were in attendance. From a pool of talented Cook […]
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, […]
Soccer on
Friday 3 September 2010 | Published in Football
Tereora College students will lace up their boots today for the school’s annual soccer tournament. The tournament will be held at the Nikao field next to the college starting at 8.30am. The tournament will include junior, intermediate and seniors teams including two mixed teams per grade per house making for an action packed day. Games […]
Soccer draw for this week
Thursday 2 September 2010 | Published in Football
Thursday 2 Arorangi vs Titikaveka at the CIFA complex in Matavera: 4.15pm Under- 14 Boys, Ref: Supi Arioka, Assist Refs: Anaberth Tetauru and Tuteru Vaireka, 5.00pm Senior Women’s, Ref: Tupou Patia, Assist Refs: Melanie Wilson and Maara Kaukura Friday 3 Arorangi vs Titikaveka at the CIFA complex in Matavera: 4.15pm Under-15 Girls, Ref: Robert Savage, […]
Long distance oe vaka races
Tuesday 31 August 2010 | Published in Paddling
It was first and second place to the Ngakau Toa Vaka open men crews in the first race of the oe vaka long distance race series that got underway on Saturday afternoon. Finishing in 55 minutes there was less than three minutes between the first four crews. Te Tupu o Te Manava open men’s crews […]
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 […]
Soccer sponsorship launched
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association recently signed a new two year apparel partnership with Lotto to outfit the Premier Men’s teams of Arorangi, Avatiu, Matavera, Nikao Sokattak, Takuvaine, Titikaveka and Tupapa. This sponsorship deal was launched yesterday and during the launch of the seven clubs were all represented by club officials and players. “Lotto has also […]
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 […]
Touch elects officials
Wednesday 25 August 2010 | Published in Touch Rugby
The annual general meeting of the Cook Island Touch Association was held last week at the CISNOC offices. Current president Mark Brown made special mention that the numbers attending were the most that he had seen there in many years – an indication that people were interested in getting more actively involved in the sport. […]
Soccer on Thursday
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Football
The 2010 Rarotonga Football season will kick off on Thursday at the CIFA complex in Matavera and will see Avatiu play Tupapa. On Thursday the first match kicks off at 4.15pm with the under 14 boys. This match will be followed by the senior women’s game at 5pm. In the women’s match last year’s Round […]
Basketball training on
Tuesday 24 August 2010 | Published in Other Sports
The Cook Islands Basketball Federation training session for player’s 14-years and over continues today at the Telecom Sports Arena. Basketball president George ‘G-Dub’ Williams reports that the first two training sessions have been very intense and those wanting to be part of this training session, running from 6pm to 8 o’clock, need to come prepared […]
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 […]
Basketball training programme
Tuesday 17 August 2010 | Published in Other Sports
The main basketball season might be all wrapped up but the Cook Islands Basketball Federation is keeping the ball bouncing with a four week development and training programme. The programme began last Tuesday and will continue this evening at the Telecom Sports Arena. The programme is geared to improving the fitness of players, strengthening skills […]
Corporate oe vaka all set to go
Saturday 14 August 2010 | Published in Paddling
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association is gearing up for the second Corporate Oe Vaka Race of the year which promises to be doubly fun and fantastic. The fun filled oe vaka day gives businesses the opportunity to treat the staff and tighten up units in a social and competitive environment. The next corporate races will […]
2010 soccer season to kick off soon
Wednesday 11 August 2010 | Published in Football
The 2010 Rarotonga Football season will kick off in the next few weeks with the date to be finalised early next week by the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA). The start of the Rarotonga football season has returned to its normal season as it was shortened last year due to the hosting of the Pacific […]
70 years of sailing in Raro celebrated
Monday 9 August 2010 | Published in Other Sports
Rarotonga Sailing Club past and present members have been celebrating 70 years of sailing in the Cook Islands. Last week the sailing club was buzzing with various activities in honour of the club’s 70th birthday including plenty of action on and off the water. On Friday, the club celebrated the milestone with a cake during […]
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 […]
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