BADMINTON
Games/clinics
BADMINTON Fiji hosts social games every Friday from 6-8pm at the Yat Sen School hall. Registration is $3 per participant. Contact Carlene Bentley on 9331063. Badminton Fiji will hold coaching clinics every Saturday mornings. All equipment will be provided. 9-10am kids' clinic, 10am to 12midday development training. Contact Carlene Bentley on 9331063.
BASKETBALL
Raiwaqa
THE Raiwaqa Basketball Association inter-lane fixtures are as follows at Eds Court.
Today - 6pm (W) Davui Magics-Spowart-Jazz, 7 (M) Madams-Avon Place, 8 (M) Crossroads-Police; Tomorrow: 6 (W) Police-Crossroads, 7 (M) MacFarlane-Duivosavosa Towers, 8 (M) Jazz-Avon Place
BILIBILI RACE
Race meeting
THE Sigatoka Bilibili Race Committee meeting will be held at The Shangri-La's Fijian Resort on August 3 at 3pm. Contact Jacob Pau'u on 6733300 at the Intercontinental Hotel.
NETBALL
Fiji Netball Umpires Notice
THE following Netball Fiji Umpires have been appointed to officiate at three Fiji Netball sanctioned tournaments on the following date:
Fiji Secondary School Netball Tournament - August 16-17
Fiji Primary School Netball Tournament - August 21-23
Netball Fiji National Netball Championships - August 24-25
The following are requested to contact the Fiji Netball Umpires co-ordinator on 9344826/7275067 to confirm your availability since reserve umpires are on stand by should you are not able to attend.
Tanya Vatubua (Suva), Panapasa Eve (Suva), Semisi Bainivalu (Suva), Rosie Baleiwai (Suva), Seini Naitagotago (Suva), Robert Kafoa (Suva), Lolohea Waitava (Nasinu), Emosi Raicebe (Nasinu), Seini Soroacagi (Nasinu), Aola Bainivalu (Tailevu), Marika Lagavakarua (Tailevu), Maika Koyanamate (Nasinu), Seini Tuwai (Nasinu), Samuela Tucava (Suva),
Iggy Sucuturaga (Suva), Taraivosa Senico (Lautoka), Kalesi Raloka (Lautoka), Thomas Hicks (Lautoka), Varasiko Tuiwailevu (Lautoka), Josua Ulunisau (Ba), Koresi Rokowailutu (Nadi), Mosese Ravai (Lautoka)
National championship
THE Fiji National Netball Championships will be held on August 24-25 at the National Netball Centre, Laucala Bay, Suva Associations are advised that all the islands, minor and major competitions will be played on the two days. Associations that have not confirmed their participation should contact Netball Fiji administrator Joey on 3100638, 9509355 or secretary Alini Sovu on 9929848. Affiliation fees, tour levy and tournament registration fee payment date has been extended to August 10. Annual general meeting will be held on August 23 at FASANOC House from 5-8pm.
Navosa
THE Navosa Netball Fiji Gas under-21 squad training will be held today at Lawaqa Park from 4pm. Open trials for the Fiji National Championships will be held on Saturday during the club games. The following club games will be played in the Navosa Netball League at Lawaqa Park: 11am C1 Ruwailevu-Rt Filise, C2 Nahehevia-Warwick (W), 11.15 C1 Nahehevia-Teuila, C2 Warwick-Essendon (M), 11.30 C1 Fiji Hideaway-Outrigger on the Lagoon, C2 Caginitoba-Ruwailevu, 11.45 C1 True Blue Hotel Frendz-Outrigger (M), C2 Warwick-Coastal (W), 12midday Navosa Netball Challenge: Outrigger-Essendon (Men), 12.20 C1 Navosa Netball Challenge: Fiji Hideaway- Nahehevia, C2 Kumar Shield Challenge: Outrigger-Ruwailevu, 12.50 C1 Trials Team A-Team B, C2 Trials Valley Under-Baravi Under 21, 1.15 selection of Fiji National Netball Championship squad by executives and games committee Gavidi/Sloan/Lavinia/Kumar/Jella/Waisake.
Note: Umpires are to be present half an hour before game starts for briefing and teams are reminded to be on time. Gate entry is $2 and new teams wishing to join are welcome with affiliation fee of $100. Contact Kumar 6502123 or Lavinia 6500044 or Gavidi 9840345 for more information.
Suva
THE NewWorld Suva Netball Bula Bash annual awards night will be held at the Vine Yard Restaurant on Saturday, August 4 from 6pm-12midnight. Tickets are $15 each. Call 3530060 for more information.
Tako Lavo Netball
THE Coral Coast Inter-Hotel Mixed Netball Association will host a knockout tournament on September 8 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. Business houses and hotels are welcome to join the CCIHMNA. Registration fee is $100 per team. AGM will be held on August 9 at the True Blue Hotel at 6pm. All clubs are requested to send three reps to attend. Contact Sloan at Warwick on 6530555 or Alipate Varea at Inter-Continental or Kumar on 6502123. The association is aiming to be affiliated with the Fiji Men's and Mixed Netball Association so try and participate in the Western Rally and national championships.
RUGBY
Ba
THE following Ba Rugby Union club games will be played on Saturday:
Ground 1: 12midday Votua-Senicaucau, 1 Talecake-Balevuto, 2 Lomavata-Sorokoba, 3 Nasolo-Koroqaqa. Ground 2: 1pm Nailaga-Vadravadra, 2 Yakete-FSC, 3 Navala-Sasa.
Note: All clubs are requested to update their affiliation fees before all matches. Contact Josa on 9566875 for more information.
Deans Playoff
THE Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union national playoffs (Southern Zone) will be held today at Bidesi and Buckhurst parks. Entry - $2 for adults and $1 for children.
Bidesi: 3.05pm - U16 LBSS-SGS, 4.15 U17 JWC-MBHS; Buckhurst Park - 3.05pm U16 MBHS-NSS
Digicel Cup
THE following games will be played this Saturday at 3pm:
Subrail Park: Nadroga-Macuata,
Albert Park: Suva-Rewa.
Fiji 7s squad
THE following players are requested to please attend the fitness test for the Fiji 7s Squad on Wednesday, August 8 at 9am at the HPU Gym in Suva.
All players are requested to bring the necessary training gear. For any further queries, please call Semi Rogoyawa on 7071004
Team White: Forwards - Manueli Laqai (Tailevu), S. Cakau Saqiwa (Nadi), T. Vakadranu,
L. Botia, S. Rabo (Nadroga), Esira Vueti (Tailevu); Backs - J. Raqamate, Jiuta. Lutumailagi, I. Tinai, J. Lutumailagi, N. Verekauta, O. Kolinisau, W.Votu, E. Ratini, T. Natoga (Nadroga); Team Black - Gasau. Tube (Nadi), Iliesa Ratuva (Nadroga), S. Dawai (Ltk), Ulaiasi Lawavou (Nadro - Locks), S. Cakau, Lemeki Naiubi (Ltk), Tukere (Tailevu); Backs - Asaei Druma (Tailevu), I. Vuruna, Talebula, S. Lutu, I. Katonibau, Tabuakuru (Suva), Sokiveta (Navy Wing), A. Waqatabu(Nadro), Peni Vaciloa (Suva); Team Stripe - Josua Tuiova (West Field),
Waisea Nacugu, Kitione Taliga, Joni Baleidawa, Donasio Ratubuli - Nadi, Peni T Nawavu - Nadi, Samuela Bale - Navuso H/Sch, Jeremaia Tuwai - Naitasiri, Ledua Ratumuri - U20, Aca Simolo - U20, Temo Raibevu - U20, Sakiusa Gavidi (U20), Maleli Bula (Tailevu), Levula (Suva), Peni Rava1 (Nadroga), Isikeli Nabou (NZ)
New Generation 7s
THE New Generation 7s will be held on August 17-18 at the Waiyevo Government ground in Taveuni. Only 24 teams will be accommodated. Cup winner takes home $1000, runner-up $400, Registration fees $120 per team. Registration fees for netball $50 per team. Netball winner takes home $200. Entry closes August 12. Contact Jona Manavosa 9073481/9822539.
Serua
TEAMS for this Saturday's round robin competition. Waidradra/Vunibau (Serua Blue), Deuba/Veiyasana (Serua Black), Lomary/Culanuku (Serua White). 10am Serua Blue-Serua Black; 11am Serua Blue-Serua White; Serua White-Serua Black; 1pm final; 2pm Vunivalu Challenge Navilivatu-Lepanoni. Managers of the three combined teams are asked to provide jerseys for your respective teams.
Clash of the Best 7s
THE Giants of the Giants 7s tournament will be held at Prince Charles Park in Nadi from August 24-25. Total prize money: $40,000. Winner: $20,000. Contact: Tiko Matawalu 8456422, 7611374; Rachael Bainivalu 9769325; Ponipate Bainivalu 7052600; Paula Biu 9869527.
Burebasaga District 7s
THE Burebasaga District School Rugby 7s tournament will be held at the Burebasaga School grounds on August 18. Total of 16 teams on a first-come-first-serve basis. Entry fee of $150. Cup winner receives $1000. Registration closes on August 11. Contact Jone Turaganiqali on 9300957 or 3632120 for further information.
SOCCER
Bua
THE Bua FA local league competition will be held at the Lekutu Secondary School grounds on Saturday. The following games will be played: 9am Lekutu Sec U21-Mala Brodaz, 10.30 Tausa Ramayan FC-Mala Brothers FC, 12noon Heartbreakers FC-Namau FC, 1.30pm Naikavaki Stars-Mala Brodaz, 3.00 Lekutu Sec U21-Heartbreakers FC.
Teams are requested to take the field within five minutes as stated in the fixtures.
Nadi
THE ATMS-sponsored Nadi Football Local league matches will be held this Sunday at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. Premier - Malolo Transmitter II - SPE Nadi Andhra - 8.30 am GR 1;Gandhi Sports II - Nasco United - 9.40 am GR 1;Namaka Football II- Vanua Impex Kerebula-10.50 am GR 1; Malolo Football II - SPE Nadi Andhra-12.10 pm GR 1;Gandhi Sports II- Votualevu Mataniwai - 1.20 pm GR 1;FSC Navo Football- Namaka Football II- 2.30pm GR 1. Note - All teams are reminded to clear their mandatory fine before playing their club game. All player licence cards will be checked 10 minutes prior to the commencement of the match.
Suva
THE Power Electric Suva Football Local League competition will be held this Sunday August 5, 2012. Buckhurst Park: 9.45am AFL Bureta-Police; 11.30pm Wailoku-Uro Fiji Combine;1.15pm Samabula-USP; Bidesi Park:9.45am Army-Port Villa;11.30pm Professional Securities Civic-Vatuwaqa;1.15pm Addisbrough-Central Meads. Note: All teams are to produce player licence before their respective games; All queries to be directed to the competition chairman; All SFA referees to be present an hour before the game; all