Victoria Tongan Sporting Association

# 🇹🇴 KAFA TAHA – U16 REPRESENTATIVE EOI 🇹🇴

# # # **What is Kafa Taha?**

**Kafa** – A strong rope woven from many individual coconut fibres.
**Taha** – One.

Together, **Kafa Taha** symbolises **many individuals united as one**—standing together with strength, pride, and purpose.

# # REPRESENT VICTORIA & TONGA

We are now seeking **exceptional athletes** to represent **Victoria & Tonga** in our:

* 🏉 U16 Boys
* 🏉 U16 Girls

Selected athletes will compete against the best from:

* Queensland Tonga Rugby League
* NSW Tonga Rugby League

This is an opportunity to represent your family, your community, and your heritage with pride.

**📅 Tournament Dates:** 6–8 November 2026
**📍 Location:** Queensland

# # # Register Your Interest Today!

Complete the Expression of Interest form to be considered for selection.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JBYiVHS_uS5FksVxJBJT3mv48EDv1XqhOEMsqy4LoxY/viewform

**"Many as One – Stronger Together."** 🇹🇴

2026 Merch Drop! Kokonut Productions has done it again 👌 order Closes August 10th for our first drop. Follow the link to order and await your VTSA Team Tongan Gears for 2026. 🇹🇴https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjCc3PObcVhByqi94CFiYjGBW83vgjYAuR15Af7B7KIMc7_Q/viewform

🇦🇺🏈 Good luck, Team Australia! 🏈🇦🇺

The **NFL FLAG Championships** are the largest youth flag football tournament in the world, and this year's event is the biggest ever, with more than **350 girls' and boys' teams** from across the globe competing in **Westfield, Indiana (USA), from 23–26 July 2026**.

We are incredibly proud that **Grange P–12 College's Sport Science Academy** from Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, claimed the Australian NFL FLAG title and is representing Australia as the **U15 Coed Team** at the 2026 NFL FLAG Championships.

A huge shout-out to our outstanding student-athletes:

🏈 Izabelle Tokava
🏈 Abel Esera-Saluni
🏈 Lorenzo Kite
🏈 Elijah Hafoka

We send you all our love and support from Australia. Your hard work, dedication and commitment have earned you this incredible opportunity.

Congratulations to each of you and your families. We are incredibly proud to see you representing **Grange Sport Science Academy**, your community, and 🇦🇺 Australia on the world stage.

This team also reflects the strength, talent and pride of the Australian Tongan community. It is inspiring to see young Tongans from Australia making their mark in flag football and representing both their heritage and Australia with such passion and excellence. 🇹🇴❤️🇦🇺

This is an amazing example of the pathways and opportunities created through the **Grange Sport Science Academy**. Dreams are becoming reality, and the next generation of athletes is proving that anything is possible through hard work, commitment and belief.

Go well, play with pride, enjoy every moment, and know that Australia is cheering you on every step of the way!

*all the very best!** ❤️🏈💙

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**📣 STAFF EOI REMINDER – STILL OPEN! 🇹🇴**
Please apply via same link

**Mālō e lelei Kainga Tonga!**

A friendly reminder that **Staff EOIs are still OPEN!** We are still welcoming passionate and dedicated individuals to join **Team Tonga** for the **Pacific Junior Festival 2026**.

⚠️ FOR ALL PLAYERS THAT HAVE SUBMITTED AN EOI **Please remember:** Submitting an EOI **does not** confirm your position.

Your **EOI will only be confirmed once:**

✅ Payment has been made.
✅ Your payment receipt (screenshot is fine) has been emailed to **[email protected]

When emailing your receipt, please include:
• Your full name
• TEAM - AGE GROUP
• Proof of payment

❌ **EOIs without payment and proof of payment cannot be confirmed.**

**Please note:** **Player EOIs are now CLOSED.** This reminder applies to those that have already submitted.

Thank you to everyone who has already applied. We appreciate your commitment to supporting our young athletes and proudly representing Team Tonga.

**Mālō ʻaupito!** ❤️🤍

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Congratulations to all players selected in the 2026 CAS U18 Schoolgirls and U18 Schoolboys squads to represent the Affiliated States & Territories at the ASSRL National Championships in Coffs Harbour in the coming days.

We are especially excited to see this outstanding group of athletes represent their families, schools, and state with pride.

**U18 Girls**
Leisi Kirirua-Gill

**U18 Boys**
Max Tokava
Texas Esera - Saluni
Sione Lasi Ata
Levi Kanongataa
Sefita Tauali'i
Ofa'Benjavani Nau
Jayden Matamua
Vaiolini ( Petelo) Taukatelata

We wish all players and staff the very best as they complete their preparations for the ASSRL National Championships. Safe travels, play hard, and enjoy the experience!

📣 **2026 AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY RUGBY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS** 🏉

🎉 **Congratulations to our outstanding Under 16 Boys and Under 16 Girls representatives!**

We are incredibly proud of your achievement and wish each of these amazing athletes all the very best as you represent with pride at the **2026 Australian Secondary Rugby League Championships**.

# # # 🟢 Under 16 Boys

* Tupou Tuifua
* Melakhy Lemi
* Likuovalu Veatupu
* Terri Samani

# # 🟢 Under 16 Girls

* Angeline Tuionetoa
* Azaria Bartley
* Carla Aho
* Caroline Lolohea
* Izabelle Tokava
* Jahmila Simei-Fauatea
* Talite Taukatelata

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Claire Roberts
Havana Puke
Teeani Manapori Fraser

🏟️ **Venue:** Coffs International Stadium
📍 **Location:** Coffs Harbour, NSW

📅 **Championship Dates**
🟢 **Female Championships:** 4–9 July 2026
🟡 **Male Championships:** 6–11 July 2026

Australia's best secondary school rugby league players will come together for an exciting week of elite competition, representing their states and territories in pursuit of national honours.

Go well, play hard, and enjoy every moment. Your families, schools, and communities are cheering you on every step of the way! 💚💛

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