Softball dilemma
Mount Hagen has a softball association but not field to play its
matches.
This is because the Gomis field which would normally be available
was used for the off-season rugby league competition. The
association had previously used the Mount Hagen Secondary School
field (2003-05) but could not secure it again for this year's
competition.
As result of all these, Mt Hagen will be missing out on this
year's national championship in Kavieng during the Easter weekend.
Association president Demas Gigimat said they did not have a
competition last year and would probably not have one this year.
Gigimat said that softball was a family game and it was sad that
they did not have a playing field.
He said that rugby league competitions were occupying all the
fields in the city, giving no chance to Mount Hagen Softball
Association to play its competition.
Gigimat said he would look around in the hope of finding a field
and getting the 2007-08 season started later in the year.
Amet in charge
Port Moresby Rugby Football Union has a new president. He is
Arnold Amet Junior, who was elected for a two-year term at the
Union's annual general meeting on Tuesday.
Amet is from the Brothers Club. Other office bearers elected at
the AGM included Rennie Wekine (vice-president - Harlequins),
Kerry Walsh (secretary - Kone Sharks) and Sova Amet (treasurer -
University).
The new executives take over from Emmanuel Narokobi (president),
Michael Bai (vice-president), Lincoln Hanson (secretary) and
Gabriel Tika (acting treasurer).
The change of executives comes at a time when POMRFU is embarking
on moves to upgrade the Bava Park facilities and to host the first
ever women's rugby competition in the country.
Boxing contest on
AIPEANA Amatuer Boxing Club in Bereina, Central province, will be
hosting a novice championship this weekend at Aipeana village.
AABC president John Kape said the championship is a selection
trial for the Bereina team for the PNG Games in Lae in November
this year.
Bereina Amateur Boxing Assocaition president Lawerence Pukali and
his executive said they will not entertain any of the club who is
not affiliated to the association. He said any club wishing to
participate in the championship must pay their affiliation fee of
K200 to BABA treasurer Rocky Maino.
Pukali said tournament director Charlie Apau will confirm all the
clubs before they take part in the championships. He stressed that
the clubs must affiliate now or miss out on the championship.
Goilala soccer appeal
TWO teams representing Goilala Soccer Association in an upcoming
Central Soccer Cup tournament are calling for sponsorship from
business houses and individual to support them.
The two teams, Goilala Blue Hills and Kunimaipai Cowboys, need
K600 nomination fee for the tournament plus transport from Bakoidu
in Hiritano Highway to Port Moresby. The teams also need training
balls, play T-shirts, and uniform if possible.
Goilala Soccer Association Joseph Jupa has made a special plea to
business houses, especially Tolukuma Gold Mine operators, to
contact him on 692 2254 or Scott Vavine at the PNG Sports
Commission.
Pre-season start
AFL Lae will kick off its three-week pre-season competition on
April 10, before the season proper gets underway in May. AFL Lae
acting president Peter Morris has urged old and intending clubs to
contacting the AFL executives and express their interest for this
year.
Eriku Swans, NGI Power, Unitech, Koboni, West Eagles and Balob
Turtles are current clubs which are expected to field teams this
year, Morris said.
The acting president can be reached on mobile number 6890843 or
the treasurer Sam Nalong at Markham Road Primary School on 4724174
or the secretary Lorna Kenneth at Angau Memorial General Hospital
on 4732100/1211 for further information.
