Over 200 students participated in the Cook Islands Aquatics Swimming Federation Kau competition held last week at Vaiana’s beach in Nikao.

Apii Te Uki Ou went home with both trophies winning the Junior Kau and the Overall Kau competitions.

The annual event features Years One to Eight students.

Leslie Chan, the swim development officer, said: “Overall, swimming technique, performance and confidence have all improved greatly due to the consistency and involvement of the programme.”

“Increased participation and adding swimming to some school’s curriculum have had positive results.”

The swimming federation is looking forward to another great year ahead and would like to thank Vaiana Bistro & Bar, SouthPac and all the volunteers that made the event a success.

Results

Total Points Tally for the Rarotonga Schools Junior Kau Competition. Years 1- 4: Rutaki 21, Takitumu 15, Nikao 30, Papaaroa 4, Te Uki Ou 50; Years 5 - 6: Rutaki 3, Takitumu 3, Nikao 31, Papaaroa 10, Te Uki Ou 37; Grand Total 1^st Te Uki Ou 87 points, 2^nd Apii Nikao 61, 3^rd Rutaki 24, 4^th Takitumu 18, 5^th Papaaroa 14.

Total Points Tally for Overall Kau Competition. Years 1- 6: Rutaki 24, Takitumu 18, Nikao 61, Papaaroa 14, Te Uki Ou 87; Years 7- 8: Rutaki NA, Takitumu NA, Nikao 29, Papaaroa 9, Te Uki Ou 46: Grand Total - 1^st Te Uki Ou 133 points, 2^nd Apii Nikao 90, 3^rd Rutaki 24, 4^th Papaaroa 23, 5^th Takitumu 18.