Football
Katikati College on soccer tour
Monday 27 September 2010 | Published in Football
A strong First XI soccer team from Katikati College, in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand arrived at the weekend for a week long football tour on Rarotonga. They have scheduled their tour during the New Zealand school holidays. The Katikati College XI will play three matches on their short visit here in Rarotonga. The […]
Clash of the soccer titans
Saturday 25 September 2010 | Published in Football
Today’s main match in the Lotto Premier men’s soccer competition is between Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa at the Nikao grounds. Both teams are undefeated in this round so this match should decide the competition leader. This match is the clash of the titans in the Rarotonga round cup competition. Tupapa was last year’s knockout winner, […]
Round 3 at soccer
Thursday 9 September 2010 | Published in Football
The soccer round cup competition moves into the third round of games today between Titikaveka and Takuvaine. In the women’s division there is little to choose between either team and the result could well rest on individual mistakes or individual brilliance. Home advantage favours Titikaveka and this could be a significant factor. Their uneven playing […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women chase soccer spots
Tuesday 13 July 2010 | Published in Football
Training is well underway for the Rarotonga-based players who are trialing for the women’s national soccer squad that will travel to New Zealand to participate in the Oceania Nations Cup from September 28 to October 8. Seventeen Rarotonga based players are currently training three times a week with training at this stage focusing on fitness […]
Kerikeri High on soccer tour
Friday 9 July 2010 | Published in Football
A strong 1st XI soccer team from Kerikeri High School in North Auckland will arrive this weekend for a three-match tour of Rarotonga. This will also give them the opportunity to experience Cook Islands’ culture and to enjoy paradise during their visit. They have scheduled their tour during the New Zealand school holidays and arrive […]
Soccer decider today
Thursday 20 May 2010 | Published in Football
The winner of the Rarotonga five-a-side soccer round championship will be decided today at the CIFA complex in Matavera. Black Puta, currently on 41 points, is one point ahead of White Puta which is in second place. Black Puta must win their game against the Takuvaine Boys in order to win the championship, however, if […]
Primary soccer set to go
Tuesday 13 April 2010 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association will be holding the annual Rarotonga Primary School One Day Soccer Tournament for Grades 4, 5 and 6 at the CIFA complex in Matavera today. Rarotonga primary schools have put together boys, girls and mixed teams to compete and show their ball skills and to test themselves against each other. […]
Arorangi , Avarua are school soccer champs
Friday 9 April 2010 | Published in Football
Arorangi and Avarua School won the Primary School’s soccer finals on Wednesday at the CIFA complex in Matavera. The excitement and relief was evident on the players and teachers as they waited to hold the cup. In the senior boy’s division, Arorangi showed what they had gained from the sessions with CIFA’s technical Staff in […]
Black Puta and Arai -Te-Tonga lead soccer
Thursday 8 April 2010 | Published in Football
After five rounds of games, the Black Puta and Arai-Te-Tonga teams are now leading the five-a-side round cup soccer competition in the men’s and women’s division respectively. Prior to the Easter weekend break Black Puta disposed co leader White Puta by four goals to one. Roger Manuel was the star of this match after scoring […]
Avarua School cruises to soccer finals
Wednesday 7 April 2010 | Published in Football
The Rarotonga Primary School Soccer Tournament finals for forms one and two will take place today at the CIFA complex in Matavera. Avarua Primary School has done it again blitzing straight to the soccer finals despite some tough and hard challenges from other schools throughout the tournament. A big day is in store for players […]
White vs Black soccer clash
Thursday 1 April 2010 | Published in Football
The top two teams in the men’s five-a-side soccer tournament, Black Puta and White Puta, will face off today at the CIFA complex in Matavera. The winner of this match will lead the competition. Monday’s five-a-side competition produced a lot of fun as well as tense moments for some teams. Team Tsunami came through in […]
Semifinal showdown at primary school soccer
Wednesday 31 March 2010 | Published in Football
The semifinals of the annual Rarotonga Primary School Soccer Tournament will be played today at CIFA’s Matavera complex. A more structured play pattern has emerged from school teams that have been working hard for the last four weeks. Organisers said the “kick and chase” the ball around the field style has changed to a more […]
Soccer strategises for future
Thursday 25 March 2010 | Published in Football
Soccer is mustering up a long-term strategy for continued development of the sport in the country. FIFA representative Glenn Turner, deputy general secretary for Oceania Football Confederation Greg Larsen and Win in Oceania project manager Vairani Davio are currently on Rarotonga holding a three-day workshop. The workshop with Cook Islands Football Association staff and Rarotonga […]