NZ Fiji Veterans Soccer

History
Established in the early part of the new millennium, the NZ Fiji Veterans Soccer Tournament started out on 2000 in Auckland. The first competition was held at the Avondale College where about eight teams contested one another. Seven originated from New Zealand while the other one was from the Southern Pacific republic. Group Lautoka bested out the other troupes and made history in bringing home the Sashi Mahendra Memorial Cup.

The second event of the NZ Fiji Veterans Soccer Tournament was in Riversdale Park. This time around, the founding groups were linked up by other troupes from Sydney. As compared to the pioneering season, the team from overseas arrived at the finals only to be beaten by the local athletes on kicks that were considered foul. In the audience, an Indian Newslink managing director watched the game and was impressed with the close- knit atmosphere. As a result, the anonymous person promised to provide support in the coming term.

By 2002, the NZ Fiji Veterans Soccer Tournament marked its third stretch in the sporting industry. The venue was changed to Bill McKinley Park with a seating capacity of 2, 000 individuals and has also been regarded among the finest stadiums in New Zealand. Through the power of advertising, there was a rise in number of teams that took part in the competition. From the original eight groups, the figure doubled up to sixteen troupes. The event was also a milestone with the prize worth $5, 000.

Rules
In the 2007 NZ Fiji Veterans Soccer Tournament, players should qualify criterions such as, a participant must possess a heritage originating in the Southern Pacific republic. Every person must see to it that he must be above thirty- five years old upon the date of entry to be accounted legitimate in connection with any of the teams. As for a group, the members should not exceed more than twenty- five and needs to register eighteen names for a match.

There are distinct colors of the uniforms in NZ Fiji Veterans Soccer Tournament. The teams with their respective shades are as follows: Nadroga is blue or yellow, Labasa is red or white, BA is black, Lautoka is blue, Nadi is green, Tavua ia yellow, Suva is white, Rewa is red, Nasinu is blue or maroon and Lami is yellow or blue. All of those assigned tones per group should be strictly considered as there are penalties when not applied.