Fiji Global News

Your Window To Fiji And Beyond.

Illustration of Games date clash again

Fiji Finals and Super Rugby Clash: Who Will Compromise?

Spread the love

The dates for the Fiji Finals in 2025 have once again created a scheduling conflict with a Super Rugby Pacific match slated for Suva in May. The Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association (FSSAA) and the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are currently collaborating to address this issue.

On September 30, 2024, the Drua revealed their home game schedule for the 2025 season. Just a week later, on October 8, the Ministry of Education announced the school terms for the year. The annual Coca-Cola Games typically take place during the first week of May, aligning with the conclusion of the first school term, which is set to end on May 2, 2025. Consequently, the final day of the Fiji Finals on May 3 will overlap with the Fijian Drua’s match against the Reds at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Shane Hussein, the commercial manager for the Fijian Drua, emphasized their commitment to finding a resolution in collaboration with the FSSAA and the Fiji Sports Council. He noted that several productive meetings have occurred, and multiple options are currently under consideration, including the possibility of rescheduling the Fiji Finals to an earlier date in the week.

Biu Colati, competition director for the Coke Games, indicated that they are in discussions with the Drua and that accommodating both events could indeed present an excellent opportunity for fans to enjoy the games given constraints from alternating islands. A conclusion to the discussions is expected by the first week of January.

The scheduling conflict is not new; a similar situation arose in 2023, resulting in the FSSAA moving the competition dates from May 2-4 to April 27-29 to avoid overlap.

This collaboration between sports organizations showcases the willingness to adapt and find solutions that benefit both student-athletes and rugby fans. It’s a promising development that highlights the importance of community engagement in sports, ensuring that both prestigious events can be celebrated without compromising attendance or enthusiasm.

Overall, this scenario illustrates the sports community’s ability to work together in pursuit of shared goals, fostering a spirit of collaboration and flexibility in scheduling that can bring about positive outcomes for all involved.


Comments

Leave a comment

Latest News

Search the website