The rain postponed PEVIC SC’s first league matches on Sunday 11 October, but the squad arrived in Musanze fully prepared for its debut.
Sunday was meant to be the day PEVIC SC played its first league games. The club travelled to Musanze Youth Center for a double-header in Round 1, Day 1 of the D1 Men’s Handball National League 2026/27: Gicumbi HT at 12:00 and Musanze HC at 14:00.
A full matchday routine
The squad went through its whole pre-match routine. Players stretched and warmed up in pairs and as a group. Goalkeepers worked on flexibility and reactions. Players also walked the court early to check conditions, which in Musanze meant cool mountain air and a wet surface.
Off the court, the coach completed the team verification with the match officials at the official table, so the squad was cleared to play.
Then the rain came
Heavy rain made the outdoor court unplayable, and the matches scheduled at Musanze Youth Center were postponed. Playing on a wet court would have put players and officials at risk, and their safety comes first.