BY TONY IROGA
The National Sports Council of Solomon Islands (NSC) and Bulk Shop have once again demonstrated their strong commitment to youth and community development by co-sponsoring Friendship Hall as the official venue for all SALT Futsal Pathway and Development programmes in 2026.
The programmes will run from March to the end of September, providing consistent and structured futsal activities for schools and communities.
According to SALT, these programmes are a significant investment.
A statement from SALT said the cost of hiring and maintaining the facility is not cheap, especially when hosting multiple school leagues, community competitions, championships, and development programmes throughout the year.
SALT said through this partnership arrangement, Bulk Shop will contribute $120,000 towards the venue costs, while the remaining half stands as NSC’s direct contribution to futsal development.
“Their consistent support continues to motivate young players and communities to pursue excellence both on and off the court,” the statement said.
SALT also said that this collaboration is a powerful statement of shared responsibility and belief in the growth of the game.
“Their partnership strengthens the broader futsal family and community impact in the Solomon Islands,” the statement said.
SALT extends its sincere appreciation to the CEO of NSC, Alison Burchell, for her leadership and vision in supporting futsal development in the Solomon Islands.
The statement also thanks Bulk Shop for not only covering venue costs but for also providing prizes across all SALT school leagues, community leagues, and championship competitions.
SALT also expresses heartfelt gratitude to Hatanga for sponsoring prizes for the Hatanga competitions and for their ongoing support of SALT FC as they compete in the Super League this year.
SALT remains committed to using futsal as a tool for discipline, unity, leadership development, and social and spiritual transformation and this partnership ensures that the vision continues to grow stronger each year.
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