Van2017

On Saturday 4 November 2017, a sport schedule was put in place with the assistance of Football Technical Delegate, Michael Song, to come up with a final draft.

In the Men’s entries, there are 6 Teams from Fiji, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu; and for the women’s entries, there are 4 Teams coming from Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu.

According to Van2017 Sports Department, women’s soccer will be happening at the Port Vila Stadium and at Korman stadium, from the December 2 to December 14, 2017.

Last week 19 women’s group representatives put pen on the paper to confirm their commitment to the Pacific Mini Games workforce services.

“Without you, our villages will not be clean; we need you to make sure that our athletes feel at home,” said VanCEO Clint Flood, in his remarks to all local contractors.

CDM Fiji Wayne O’Connor said it was most beneficial to have face to face updates done by Van2017 presenters.

“Each one of them spoke with great confidence and certainty about the Games being on,” he said.

“It is wonderful to see the banners all about Igniting the Spirit, because it is exactly what is all about - igniting the spirit within from each person who will be participating, but also to encourage Team Leaders who will bring their teams over to Vanuatu.

“As an organizing committee we are very confident in the job being done by the contractor of the project CCECC, and that the support of the Government of Vanuatu by the People’s Republic of China is fantastic,” said CEO of Van2017, Mr Clint Flood.

Mr Flood said that for both, in terms of the legacy of the facilities and the athletes, the Government of People’s Republic of China is second to none and with their help, he is confident the athletes and facilities in Vanuatu will be ready to take on the Pacific in less than 150 days.

After a team introduction, Champions Program coordinator, Wilfred Koran, made a presentation to the Heads of Schools and their Zone Curriculum Advisor on the content of the Champions Program and what the schools will expect if they are being visited by NASI.

During his presentation, Mr. Koran informed teachers that as part of the program and its legacy in schools, teaching materials on environment, custom & culture, health & sports will be produced to assist teachers with their available teaching resources.