Volunteer Sports Projects - Hockey - Fiji
Our Careerbreaker Sport Placements programme is based in Suva, the laid-back capital of Fiji and the largest city in the South Pacific. Suva is situated on a hilly peninsula in the South East of Viti Levu, the biggest of Fiji’s 300 or so islands. A multi-racial, almost cosmopolitan city, Suva has plenty of shops, internet cafes, gyms, sporting facilities, restaurants, a few bars and a cinema.
Following consultation with FASANOC (Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee) and the national sporting bodies, we have been able to implement a number of schemes which aim to provide a more structured and comprehensive programme of sports coaching within schools in the region. We have worked with over ten schools in Suva, both primary and secondary as well as some adult clubs, and a couple of rural villages further away. We have provided hockey coaching both during PE lessons and after school training for the teams. There may be opportunities to coach other sports, depending on the season and your interests.
There will be two hockey coaching sessions a day most days, with the possibility to train with a local team some evenings during the week, and even play for them on a Saturday if you are good enough. Please bear in mind that coaching may be unavoidably cancelled due to rain or random school events such as dance practice, school trips or because they have just decided not to train that day! The Fijians have a wonderful way of taking each day as it comes and this can extend to not mentioning school will be closed for our next coaching session!
To provide a sustainable and expanding sports programme in the region, it is our intention to provide not only coaching to children, but also to share coaching skills and techniques with teachers and sports coaches in the region, enabling them to continue and develop the programme.
Whilst on your placement you will be living in the Careerbreaker house in the suburbs of Suva. You will be sharing a room with up to six others, with communal areas for chilling out after coaching and training. The house will have electricity, TV, hot showers and a well equipped kitchen. You will need an Australasian adaptor for any electrical items you intend to plug in.
Meals will be a team effort using a mix of local and western food. There may also be a local cook to give you a taste of local dishes.
At weekends there will be the opportunity to leave Suva and visit some of the islands and beaches that Fiji is famous for. As Fiji is a tourist destination, there are plenty of activities on offer, such as diving, jet skiing, kayaking and snorkeling, or you could choose to get down to some serious relaxation on a beach.
Note: The hockey season in Fiji runs between January and September.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss your specific requirements further. Tel 0845 121 1996 or e-mail: team@madventurer.com
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