Children at eight Wesleyan Primary Schools across Tongatapu, Tonga have become the latest inductees to the OFC Just Play Programme. Just Play Programme Manager and Head of Social Responsibility for Tonga Football Association, Palu ‘Uhatahi-Tu’amoheloa, said the schools are now five weeks into the 16 week programme and school principals …
Read More »Workshops help refine 2021 agenda in Vanuatu!
Two Just Play Regional Development Officers Meetings held in Vanuatu earlier this month allowed participants to reflect on the programme in 2020 in order to build on that success in 2021. Facilitated by Just Play Programme Manager Rorona Kalsakau, also Vanuatu Football Federation Deputy General Secretary, each workshop held in …
Read More »2021 Just Play rollout underway in Auki on the Solomon Islands!
The rollout of Just Play training for 2021 is well and truly underway in the Solomon Islands with Auki, in Malaita Province, enjoying a week immersed in the sport for development programme. Solomon Islands Just Play Trainer Vanessa Kausimae travelled to the provincial capital to run two training courses covering …
Read More »Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: The conclusion!
OFC wrap up their OFC Stars of Tomorrow social media campaign. The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) thanks you to all our participants for your creativity and effort to send in your videos to them. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the …
Read More »Oceania Football Confederation cancels upcoming OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup!
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2021 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. OFC’s Executive Committee made the decision this week to cancel the tournament and nominate Tahiti to attend the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 in Russia in August as Oceania’s representative. OFC’s …
Read More »English FA/Oceania FC Developing Mentors Webinar held!
The second edition of the English FA/OFC Developing Mentors Webinar has seen a new set of participants from five Oceania nations upgrade their skills and knowledge as leaders in their field. The group, representing Vanuatu, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia and Cook Islands, met every Thursday morning for six …
Read More »Oceania’s Member Associations enjoying national academies!
National academies are filling up around the region with Member Associations such as Vanuatu and New Caledonia making the most of OFC’s national academy programme. The programme is designed to create football career pathways for individuals, while preparing them with tools to use around social responsibility. Vanuatu’s men’s national academy …
Read More »Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: Ep. 4 – Shooting with the ball!
Learn how to shoot with the ball and show us how in episode four of OFC Stars of Tomorrow. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the age of 14 to participate in skills challenges to uncover the region’s most talented youngsters. …
Read More »Tongo’s ‘Eua prepares to bring Sport to Life!
Following the arrival of the 6-12-Year Just Play Programme in October 2020, the island of ‘Eua in Tonga is ready to implement the next stage of programme thanks to the recent delivery of a two-day training course. Fifteen volunteers attended the Sport to Life training for the 13-18-Year Just Play …
Read More »Oceania’s OFC Stars of Tomorrow VIDEO: Ep. 3 – Passing!
Join Jeremiah and Sarah as they take you through passing the ball in episode three of OFC Stars of Tomorrow. OFC Stars of Tomorrow is a social media campaign aimed to encourage children up to the age of 14 to participate in skills challenges to uncover the region’s most talented …
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