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Workshop for netball coaches
About 20 coaches from all over Fiji were part of a three-day coaching workshop in Suva that was held by Netball Fiji and Netball Australia. Netball Fiji chief executive officer Vivian Koster said the workshop was held to develop the sport as part of their five-year strategic plan. “The workshops provide participants with the skills...
Minister on registered sports associations
The Fiji National Sports Commission has registered 68 community sports associations, 118 clubs and 36 union associations, Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru informed Parliament. He said all the community associations, sports clubs and unions were active. “Each community association, sports club or union association is expected to ensure they have undertaken the requirements...
Trials a success, says Koster
Netball Fiji chief executive officer Vivian Koster has labelled the National Academy clinic and trial for the 19 and under a success. The three-day academy clinic came to a conclusion earlier this week. With more than 50 players participating in the clinic, Koster confirmed that they were able to select 24 players who will be...
Pearls name extended squad
Fiji Pearls head coach Unaisi Rokoura named an extended squad for the Pacific Games after the Digicel Punjas National Championship final last weekend. The squad consists of a mixture of experienced and young prospects. Fiji Pearls selectors picked out some potentials at the Punjas Digicel Secondary Schools Tournament as well as the National Championship tournament...
Players attend netball academy
A national netball academy featuring girls from around the nation was conducted this week. Beginning Monday until Saturday each invited member was selected from the National Secondary School Netball competition. Under-19 academy coach Iliseva Drasuna said the workshop features an extended squad for three days according to their age category. The U17 girls began their...
Police kicks off prep for tourney
THE Fiji Police Force has started their 2023 Ratu Sukuna Netball and Volleyball preparations early with a Fiji Police Women’s Netball and Volleyball Tournament held on Thursday and Friday last week. Officiating at the conclusion of the two-day tournament, Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci acknowledged the teams for showcasing their talent and making it...
Netball Fiji launches five-year strategic plan
Netball Fiji officially launched its five-year strategic plan at the Digicel Punjas National Championship in Suva yesterday. Ministry of Youth and Sports permanent secretary Rovereto Nayacalevu was present to witness the event. Netball Fiji president RubyAnn Sorovaki said the strategic plan was a guide that had been put in place to help the association reach...
Koster pleased with players’ performance
Netball Fiji chief executive officer Vivian Koster said she was pleased with the performances of players, particularly those from secondary schools, during the first day of the 2023 Digicel Punjas National Netball Championship in Suva yesterday. The competition started at 9am, featuring a handful of talented players from the under-19 and under according to Koster....
Fiji Pearls coach on the lookout
Fiji Pearls head coach Unaisi Rokoura says she is currently on the lookout for players to represent the country at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November. Rokoura mentioned this while fielding the Fiji Invitational side at the 2023 Digicel Punjas National Netball Championship, where they only participate in exhibition matches. “So, we...
Rookies optimistic about journey
For first timers, Votualevu College of Nadi, the Vodafone Fiji Secondary School’s Basketball Championship at the Multipurpose Court in Lautoka was a great learning experience. Fielding only one team in the Under-19 Boy’s division, they went down to Gospel High School with 14-21 and then lost a close encounter against Tilak High School 13-17 on...
34 teams for championship
A total of 34 teams will take at this year’s Digicel Punjas National Netball Championships which begins in Suva today. According to Netball Fiji CEO Vivian Koster, the teams will be competing in four different categories. “We will have six teams in the premier women’s category while eight teams will take part in the senior...
Netball to unveil plan
Netball Fiji will launch its six-year strategic plan tomorrow during the Digicel Punjas Netball Championship in Suva. Netball Fiji CEO Vivian Koster says the launch will see fully fledged documents which will have plans for the next six years. “It is about putting to paper our plans for the next six years. It is all...
Selectors scout for youngsters
Players will get a second chance to impress selectors to make the national Under-21 camp when the Digicel Punjas National Netball Championships begins today. Fiji will take part at the World Youth Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2025 and a National Academy will start next week in preparation for the event. Players for the academy...
Western Primary Schools Netball competition
More than 500 primary school girls took part in the two-day Western Primary Schools Netball competition which was held at the Penang Sangam Primary School grounds. The competition’s president Seruwaia Tagilolo said all the Western Division districts of Nadi, Lautoka, Nadroga, Yasawa, Tavua and Ra where participating. “Their presence made this competition very successful and...
Tourney platform to select U21 side
The 2023 Digicel Punjas National Championship that starts this Friday will serve as a platform for the association in selecting an under-21 side for the World Youth Netball Championship in 2025, says Netball Fiji chief executive officer Vivian Koster. The two-day tournament, which is considered Netball Fiji’s annual competitions calendar, will be held at the National Netball Centre in...
