AN extended squad camp for the Fiji Pearls for this Saturday was announced by Netball Fiji yesterday, with 58 netters expected to report into camp.
In the one-day camp, athletes and coaching staff from the Fiji Pearls and the national men’s netball team will come together to focus on conditioning and skills enhancement to prepare themselves for what is expected to be a busy year for Netball Fiji.
The Pearls will then prepare for a series of engagements which include one local and three overseas tournaments already locked in from July to October this year.
It is part of a concerted effort to compete at high levels of competition and to improve its world ranking.
Fiji’s current ranking has made it miss out on qualification to this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland since it failed to finish in the top 12 to qualify.
In a statement, the parent body highlighted the meeting was an opportunity to reflect on how they wanted to move in the new year.
“Bringing our national teams together ahead of key fixtures in 2026 reflects our how we want to approach performance, collaboration, and excellence in our high-performance space,” Netball Fiji said.
“We are confident this camp will set the tone for a successful year for both teams.”
The one-day camp for the Pearls will be held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, starting at 9am with players advised to be there by 8am.
Fiji Pearls extended squad: Adi Lebha Cocker, Adi Seini Leano Naulia, Adi Varanisese Tuinasakea Vula, Akisi Ruci Bolakoro, Alisi Naqiri, Alisi Neisulu, Anaseini Nauqe, Anatolia Rewa Nuku, Ann Dee Matthias, Ateca Smith, Cathy Babale, Cilia Lewatu, Di Salote Kaibau, Elenoa Gukirewa, Elina Catherine Drikibau, Eseta Waqaira, Grace Lusiana Naimawi, Hannah Sotutu, Ilisapeci Adrole, Jimaima Kete, Joanne Vulaca, Josephine Nailumu, Kalesi Tawake, Kristelle Elizabeth Sorovaki, Krystal Lani, Lydia Panapasa, Lydia Anna Tavesivesi, Maliana Rusivakula, Maria Lutua Rusivakula, Matila Vocea, Melania Rokoua, Mereoni Cavuduadua Taqiri, Mikayla Daunakamakama, Mykaella Chandra, Nicole Kamotu, Nina Leisaku Nakula, Naviniya Sivo, Reama Verekauta, Rhys Harmony Williams, Robyn Vula, Rokula Vugona, Rosana Hala’apiapi, Salote Vosa, Sera Teiwila Namosimalua, Shaid Sasalu, Simonne Lawson, Siteri Waiwalu Nokelevu, Solei Toganivalu, Susana Rasaubale, Timaima Jones, Titilia Buloubuli, Tokasa Nina Tuisovivi, Tuipulotu Vulimailaucala, Unaisi Rauluni, Verenaisi Sawana, Vilimaina Davu Kagi, Vutaeli Tokaduadua, Yvonne Nalewabau.
The one-day camp is scheduled for Saturday at the Vodafone Arena.
