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.
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 coordinator on 9344826/7275067 to confirm your availability since reserves umpires are on standby 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.
Suva
THE following players have been selected to represent Suva in the National Netball Championships later this month:
Suva Open: Luse Kotobalavu, Lusiana Robanakadavu, Raijeli Daveiua, Filomena Korovulavula, Maria Lutua, Nina Cirikusuva, Savaira Sorovaki, Asilika Sevutia, Taufa Taga, Kinisimere Veilawa, Miliakere Komainavure, Venina Naitagotago, Alita Ratu, Asenaca Naitiri, Sainimelia, Lynn Komainavure, Ateca Levitu, Mereleini Waqairawai, Sereima Lutu, Elenoa Kacakobau, Sulita, Talica S, Meri Baleiverata, Mili Rusa, Talei Valentine, Kalisi Nakarawa.
Suva U21: Mere Serea, Sera Dakuitoga, Wainikiti Taoi, Kulamailagi Tabete, Louise Bereso, Lisa Maree Seruvatu, Ema Gonemaituba, Jane Costello, Deborah Delana, Adi Kula Ravoka, Mere Tuidriva, Esther Kim, Bulou Masivou, Sala Tagilala, Losa Tuifagalele, Litani Sorby, Kara Korovulavula, Crystal Vadiga, Jeloma Whippy, Nancy Ravutia, Laisa Baleira, Sera Leveanasiga, Kelera Tuberi, Matila Saratibau, Lanieta Yalewataka, Lavinia Rabuka, Vasemaca Natubailagi, Setaita Mara, Eleni Rasaqiwa, Alisi Batimoko, Maraia Dokonaivalu, Salote Nadakuitavuki.
Secondary Schools
THE following schools have confirmed their participation in the Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Association competition:
AOG, BASDEN, BMS, CSS, DHS, GHS, JWC, Kalabu, LBSS, LHS, Nabua, NSS, RSMS, SGS, SJSS, SSC, Ahmadiya, ACS, Dilkusha, LMS, Nausori High, Saraswati College, Sila Central, Tailevu Nth, St Vincent, Lomaivuna, Naitasiri, Ra High, Penang, Nilsen, Vatukaloko, Ba Sanatan, Drasa, JWHS, Natabua High School, St Thomas, Ba Pro, Nadi International, Nadi Sangam, Nadi Muslim, Nadi College, Votualevu, Ratu Navula, Bemana, Cuvu, Nadro Navosa Pro, Navosa Central, Sigatoka Methodist, Sigatoka Valley, Nasikawa Vision, Ratu Latianara, Rampur, Vashist Muni, Namosi, LPS, St Johns, Delana, Dreketi, Labasa College, Napuka, Savusavu and Vunisea.
* No further registration will be accepted. Player registrations and teachers forms are to be sent with nomination form and school motions to the secretary no later than Thursday (Week 13). For more information contact secretary Mrs Qisavola on 9620811 or 3315358.
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 InterContinental 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.
TABLE TENNIS
Suva
THE Suva Table Tennis Association hosts social games every Monday and Wednesday 7-8pm at the YMCA hall. Entry fee is $3. Contact Christopher Lal on 9248603. The association is accepting registrations for all interested juniors for the Saturday clinics. All equipment will be provided.
RUGBY
National Sevens Squad
THE following players are requested to attend the fitness test for the Fiji 7s Squad on Wednesday (August 8) at 9am at the HPU Gym in Suva:
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: Forwards - Gasau Tube (Nadi), Iliesa Ratuva (Nadroga), S. Dawai (Ltk), Ulaiasi Lawavou (Nadro-Locks), S. Cakau, Lemeki Naiubi (Ltk), Tukere (Tailevu). Backs - Asaeli 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 (West Field), Kitione Taliga (West Field), Joni Baleidawa (West Field), 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 Ravai (Nadroga), Isikeli Nabou (NZ).
* All players are requested to bring the necessary training gear. For any further queries, call Semi Rogoyawa on 7071004.
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.
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 ground 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.
Lautoka
ALL players of the Lautoka rugby team for the 2012 Digicel Cup competition have been requested to attend training from today in preparation for the last Digicel Cup match against Nadi next weekend.
VOLLEYBALL
Kulawai League
THE National women's league resumes at the National Gymnasium. The players have been divided into three teams according to playing experience. The blue team comprise beginners; red team comprise players that have been competing in our national tournaments and the gold team comprises mostly players who have represented our nation in regional and international tournaments:
Blue: Lice Igacake, Akeneta Raituku, Setaita Raivotu, Kesai Adiwaqa, Fine Marama, Asenaca Matavewa, Jennette Raikivi, Salata Delaivuna, Viniana Tuirewa, Loata Ratuvosaki, Mereoni Ralulu, Maggie, Vaseva Tuiteci, Raijeli Baleilevuka, Sereseini. L, Seleti Drunibou, Sulita. N, Vasiti. B, Rusila Moimoi, Esete. V, Ola Ravonu.
Red: Diana Waqavakatoga, Christine Saumaki, Vasiti Maria, Sofaia Biauniceva, Carolyn Smith, Salanieta Tuiraviravi, Litia Qoro, Ema Vakaloloma, Mereisi Qalilawa, Kasanita Rowau, Ana Delana, Nanise Kama, Masilina Raumakita, Semaima Lagilagi, Juteci Loganimoce, Susana Vasuca, Seruwaia Raluvu, Talei Qalilawa, Ro Ela Vasconcellas, Lilian Drewai.
Gold: Anaseini Seniloli, Masi Raituku, Rabecca Lasaqa, Sereani Turova, Lanieta Naibola, Veronica Naduva, Talica Rowaro, Banuve Logavatu, Claire Delai, Durivatu Delai, Katarina Vereivuda, Ulamila Karisitiana, Marica Togayali, Tima Lomani, Torika Nuku, Alitia Yaya, Laite Qoro, Litia Gaunavouivuda, Jiko Kotobuarua, Agatha Gibbons, Rosa Dalituicama.
The following timetable will be used for training dates:
Today (Monday) - 5.00pm - 7.00pm - Gold, August 9 (Thursday) - 5.00pm - 7.00pm - Round 1 - Game 4,August 13 (Monday) - 5.00pm - 7.00pm - Round 1 - Game 5, August 16 (Thursday) - 5.00pm - 6.30pm - Red, August 16 (Thursday) - 6.30pm - 8.00pm - Blue.
Momi
THE Momi Volleyball Association meeting will be held on August 10 at Bure at the Tambua Store. All clubs wishing to join the MVA for the 2012/2013 season are to send three reps to attend the meeting. Affiliation fee is $50 and registration fee for the knockout is $30 and is due on September 1 at the Momi grounds opposite Marriott Resort and Spa. Contact Kumar on 6502123 for more information.
Waiyavi
INTERESTED teams and clubs wishing to join the association this year can contact Lucy on 9899158/6262038.