Sports Archive November 2008
16 articlesInter-Provincial Netball to Begin Monday
Solomon Islands Netball Federation (SINFED) is helping to organize the Inter-Provincial Netball Tournament scheduled to be held at Tulagi, Central Province, for five days beginning Monday.
Global Peace Festival Soccer Tournament Kicks off
The Global Peace Festival soccer tournament officially kicked off yesterday at the KGVI Field with six teams in the men's golden oldies and four teams in the women's category.
FA Coaching Course Underway in Honiara
An English FA Youth Junior Course for coaches is currently underway at the SIFF Academy.
Koloale Beats Hekari, 3-1
In a game witnessed by thousands of people, Koloale FC on Saturday beat Hekari United from Papua New Guinea, 3 goals to 1 at the Lawson Tama stadium, Honiara.
National Beach Soccer Team in Preparation
The Solomon Islands Beach Soccer Team Manager, Reuben Oimae stated that the team began training a month ago to prepare for the Oceania Qualifiers Cup to be held in Noumea, New Caledonia in January 2009.
Solomon Islander Selected Into Brisbane Broncos Under 20
For the first time ever, a Solomon Islander has a serious shot at entering the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia.
Dream Time Youth League a Success
SIFF Development Officer Noel Wagapu has thanked Dream Time Shipping Company, on behalf of Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), for sponsoring the Dream Time Youth League.
Hekari Ready for Showdown
The Papua New Guinea Club Champion, Hekari Souths United is ready for the showdown with Koloale FC on Saturday next week at Lawson Tama.
Women's Rugby To Be Introduced
The Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation (SIRUF) through its Development Department will launch the first women's rugby union program and competition in the country on the 22nd this month (November).
Ministry of Health Teams Up with Kurukuru
The Ministry of Health is now working in partnership with the Kurukuru Futsal team to promote sports through health with the theme, 'Tobacco and Sports Don't Mix'.
Honiara Braces for O' League Showdown
Honiara is bracing for another O'league showdown next Saturday when Koloale take on PNG Champions Hekari in their second match at Lawson Tama.
Dreamtime Shipping's Under 15 Boys Final Today
Finals of the Under 15 Boys Dreamtime Shipping Youth league will be this between Uncles and Koloale.
SIFF Prepares for O' league Match
The Solomon Islands Football Federation is making preparations for the Koloale's O'league clash with PNG's Hekari FC on Saturday 22nd November at Lawson Tama.
Panatina School Snatches Sports Carnival Prize
Panatina School snatched the overall prize in the Our Telecom Inter-Primary School Sports carnival in the Capital last week.
35 Referees for FIFA Referees Course
About 35 local referees will attend a FIFA Refereeing Course for elite referee from 17th -22nd November at the SIFF Academy.
'Football, Contributor to Economy'
Speaking at the SIFF Annual Congress last week, President, Mr. Martin Alufurai said that 2008, has indeed been a year of great challenges for SIFF.
