Five schools earmarked for chess program

Five schools in Honiara have been earmarked to undergo the pilot program of the Chess in Schools (CiS) program for this year. This was confirmed by the Solomon Islands Chess Federation (SICF) secretary general, Michael Qwanafia yesterday. The five schools are Chung Wah School, Woodford International, Perch primary school, King George secondary school, Tenaru secondary…

MP hosts free soccer

Parisisi village in North Guadalcanal constituency is currently hosting seven-a-side soccer knock out without any registration fee. The hosting of the game is part of a program by the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency Martin Sophage’ to engage youths participate in games and to stop them from engaging in unlawful activities during weekends.…

Warriors out of reach

Solomon Warriors FC may have been held to a disappointing 1-1 draw to Malaita Kingz FC over the weekend but that does not wash away the fact they are way out of reach for any other contestant to challenge the TSL title for this season. The defending champions are currently leading with 28 points with…

Basketball training squads announced

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) has released the names of 50 men and 36 women for the basketball training squad for the country’s national basketball team. The men’s training squad comprises of 46 Honiara based players and four overseas based players, while the women’s squad comprises of 34 Honiara based players and two overseas…

B’ball announces squad

The Solomon Islands Basketball Federation (SIBF) has announced the men’s and women’s national training squad last week. Following that announcement the federation has called on the selected players for a meeting next Monday 24th February. SIBF has confirmed putting a national youth team (under 19 boys and girls) and the national squad (men’s and women’s)…

Drop in ranks

The Solomon Islands has experienced a drop in the recent FIFA ranking. The recently released rankings show Solomon Islands dropped by two spots from 172 to 174 in the world ranking. Solomon Islands are the only side which saw any downward movement in the Oceania ranking but remain fourth ahead of Vanuatu. This is the…

Five coaching course for soccer coaches

Local soccer coaches will have many opportunities to enhance their knowledge in coaching this year with the upcoming coaching courses revealed for this year. The Solomon Islands Football federation (SIFF) revealed a total of five football coaching courses for this year.The courses will cover all three football codes, the 11-a-side, Futsal and beach soccer code…

Workshop for coaches, administrators

The Honiara Football Association (HFA) in partnership with Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has reminded all HFA affiliated clubs that there will be a three days workshop organised for both coaches and administrator. This will be held next week from Monday 17th February to Wednesday 19th February 2014 at the SIFF Academy conference room. The…