The best U-14 players on Rarotonga have been involved in a three-day training camp hosted by the Cook Islands Football Association in Matavera. The camp started on Monday bringing together 29 identified players from various clubs on Rarotonga for…
After having postponed their excursion twice already, Blackrock Pre-school wasn’t going to pass up on perfect weather to resume their plans to visit the CIFA Complex. Up to 45 pre-schoolers along with their parents and teachers from the small…
They came, they saw and they conquered.Tupapa Maraerenga inflicted a first defeat on Nikao Sokattak as they outplayed their opponents to storm to a 2-0 victory in round seven of the Van’s Premiership on Saturday. Tupapa Maraerenga inflicted a…
Grassroots Coaching Course, 8 - 11 October 2012
Former All White assists Cook Islands grassroots
Oct 5, 2016, 10:21 PM 0
FIFA instructor and former All White goal-keeper James Bannatyne is currently on Rarotonga to deliver a FIFA Grassroots Coaching course for the Cook Islands Football Association this week. The five-day course which aims to enhance the coaches’ knowledge on…
A group of new and existing referees on Aitutaki have been brought together this week to take part in a FIFA Refereeing course at the AFA technical centre in Vaipae. A total of 20 participants are involved in the…
The wet weather may have dampened the Puaikura and Avatiu clash over the weekend but it wasn’t enough to deter Nikao Sokattak from gaining maximum points in the Round Cup Championship. On Saturday, the Alex Napa-coached side defeated Matavera…
2016 Oceania Championship League Preliminary
Super tight football race sets up for big round
Sep 30, 2016, 10:30 PM 0
The chase for the Rarotonga Round Cup Championship title and a place in the 2017 OFC Champions Preliminary League is shaping up to be a neck-and-neck race among teams in the Van’s premier men’s competition. With the season now…
2016 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition
Juniors Kick Off In Football Round Six
Sep 28, 2016, 10:32 PM 0
The Rarotonga Round Cup Championship round six matches will kick start with the age group competition today. The Prime Foods under-8 and 11 mixed teams will take centre stage in the matches kicking off at 4pm at the CIFA…
An Under 16 women’s team from Auckland is in the country to learn more about the “island way’’ and experience local football here on Rarotonga. The Ellerslie Red Comets team, which is managed by Cook Islander Nga Kairua, played…
2016 Rarotonga Football Season
Football Round Cup Competition Set To Kick Off
Aug 24, 2016, 12:00 AM 0
The Prime Foods Under 8 and 11 Mixed divisions will kick off the season at 4:00pm followed by the Hori Signs Under 17 Men’s teams at 4:30pm. Teams have prepared well for the competition and will no doubt be…