Category Archives: Player Development

The 10th Annual College Badminton Tournament in the Cook Islands was a thrilling showcase of young talent and determination. Held on May 22, 2025, the event brought together students from various schools across Rarotonga and Aitutaki, with Araura College making a particularly strong impression. The tournament featured competitors from Years 7 through 10, all eagerContinue reading “10th Annual College Badminton Tournament 2025”

The BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2023 marks a landmark for Cook Islands as they make their debut at a BWF event. Their participation is a Shuttle Time success story, for all six members of the team have come up through BWF’s flagship schools programme. Shuttle Time, which started in the Cook Islands inContinue reading “Cook Islands Debut at the BWF Junior World Championship 2023”

Cook Islands U17 team won silver at the 2024 VICTOR Oceania Championships U17 Invitational Team Challenge in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Badminton Oceania reported that playing against Tahiti, Cook Islands came away with the first win in the mixed doubles.  Tahiti then fought back as Ethan Wolf-Micas won the men’s singles to even the score.  CookContinue reading “U17 Team wins silver at Oceania Championship 2024”

5th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament 2021 Held at the TSA Friday 12th November The day had finally come, where our coaches had been in different schools, delivering Shuttle Time classes in preparation for this day. The tournament started in the morning with the arrival of different schools followed by a welcoming speech, and thenContinue reading “Apii Nikao Triumphant Again”