Queen Victoria School (QVS) is poised to elevate its athletics program with the launch of its inaugural structured off-season training initiative. This landmark decision signifies a major advancement for the school, renowned for its strong performance at the Coca-Cola Games, where it has consistently ranked among the top competitors despite the absence of a formal pre-season training schedule.
As the school gears up for the 2026 season, QVS is looking to refine its athletic performance further. Banuve Tabakaucoro, a former South Pacific sprint champion and the newly appointed sprint coach at QVS, has emphasized the need for this initiative. He explained that the absence of an off-season program in the previous year highlighted a gap that the school is now aiming to fill.
Tabakaucoro remarked, “Building into 2026, the school and management along with the QVS taskforce have decided to implement something unique this year, which is to run an off-season program.” His insights draw attention to the impressive history of QVS’s achievements, often competing in the top three or five slots at the Coca-Cola Games without a structured preparatory phase.
The introduction of the off-season training initiative is seen as a pivotal move to empower athletes with a solid foundation for their competitive journey. Tabakaucoro believes that this change will provide QVS with a greater edge as they head into the upcoming season. “This will give us a better opportunity moving into the season next year and just get the boys a lot more prepared,” he stated.
Beyond immediate results, the focus of this program extends to fostering long-term discipline and holistic athlete development. With this strategic pivot, QVS athletics is on a hopeful trajectory that promises enhanced competitiveness and potential for remarkable accomplishments in future sporting events. The commitment to structured preparation heralds a bright future for athletes at QVS, underscoring the school’s dedication to excellence in sports.