News
Autism Beach Day Out
Tuesday 23 April 2024
As part of the April Autism Awareness month, CIAF came together with Cook Islands rugby and soccer federations to get the kids out onto the beach to enjoy a fun filled day of sports both on the beach and in the water.
Young Swimmers Battle at Annual Schools Competition
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau School Swimming Competition is underway in Nikao, with around 250 students from seven schools participating in the two-day event.
Aitutaki Swims to Success
Wednesday 1 May 2024
Twelve young primary school swimmers from Aitutaki, showcasing their raw talent, participated for the first time in the Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau competition in Nikao, scooping up 11 medals.
Young swimmers gearing up for overseas competitions
Friday 31 March 2023
In a bid to develop future national swimmers, the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) has formed a development squad of youth swimmers aged 10-17 who will be taking part in a training camp in Auckland next month.
Apii Te Uki Ou claims Kau Swimming Competition title
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Over 200 students participated in the Cook Islands Aquatics Swimming Federation Kau competition held last week at Vaiana’s beach in Nikao.
Young swimmers create ripples at annual meet
Saturday 25 March 2023
A good crowd of excited parents cheered their kids on at the second and final day of the Rarotonga Primary Schools Kau Competition yesterday.
Cook Islands swimmers break national records
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Cook Islands swimmers achieved personal bests (PBs) and broke Cook Islands national records at the FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Swimming pool in pipeline for Raro
Friday 9 December 2022
The assumption is made that in the Pacific Islands, the people know how to swim, but most don’t, they grow up collecting seafood in the sea and just hanging out in the water.
Cook Islands Games swim meet wraps up
Wednesday 5 October 2022
The boiler swim and last swimming event for Cook Islands Games was held in large swells and strong winds on Tuesday.