More than 15 schools have pre-booked the use of the tracks at the Fiji Sports Council’s HFC Bank Stadium venue, commencing the fourth week of February through to the fourth week of March.

“The Fiji Sports Council is pleased to host Fiji schools’ athletics competitions this year at our flagship venue, HFC Bank Stadium,” Fiji Sports Council Chief Operations Officer, Ashni Sharma said.

“Schools that have pre-booked spots vary in capacity, with the majority of the competitions held Monday through Friday.

“It is not unusual for some smaller schools to merge resources and share venue space; at the end of the day, each school achieves its goal and the Council endeavours to create a safe space for all students and officials, irrespective of the school’s stature,” Sharma added.  

The tracks, which were completely refurbished in 2013 as part of the Stadium Project then has experienced national and regional competitions over the years. Sharma acknowledges that while the tracks may require maintenance, it would involve an extensive engagement of resources.

“That said, the upgrades and renovations of Fiji Sports Council venues, which includes an overhaul of the running tracks at HFC Bank Stadium, were undertaken as part of the Council’s long-term capital project plans and is overdue for another replacement which, of course, is dependent on funding from Government, the owners of the FSC venues.”

Sharma said that while the Council will continue to lobby towards a sustainable capital solution, the Council will continue to host athletics competitions, as well as, daily track training.

For further information, please contact Fiji Sports Council Communications Officer, Mere Tuqiri, on 3312177, mere@fijisportscouncil.com.fj    

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