Lomaivuna Primary School’s participation in the recent Get Into Rugby Festival was a significant opportunity for the young athletes, according to team coach Maca Kaloudonuvuruna. The team traveled from Naitasiri to the one-day festival held at Bidesi Park in Laucala Bay, Suva, emphasizing the importance of exposure for the players.
Kaloudonuvuruna highlighted that introducing the players to a larger platform was a primary goal. “My aim for the team is to expose them; that’s the main important thing, especially for them, as they usually watch major tournaments like sevens and 15s,” she explained.
The team embraced the festival’s ethos through the acronym DRIPS, which stands for discipline, respect, integrity, passion, and solidarity. These values reflect the GIR Plus initiative’s commitment to promoting a well-rounded perspective on sports within schools.
In addition to their participation at the festival, Kaloudonuvuruna spoke about her team’s training, noting that most players are in her class, which allows for convenient practice sessions. “The good thing is they’re all in my class, so they can have training whenever they are at school. We’ve been training every day,” she said. She also mentioned that they utilize any free time in the mornings to enhance their skills further.
Overall, the participation of Lomaivuna Primary School at the Get Into Rugby Festival not only provides valuable exposure but also helps instill important life skills through sports. This experience has the potential to inspire these young athletes, proving that dedication and hard work can lead to future opportunities in rugby and beyond.
Summary: Lomaivuna Primary School’s coach emphasizes the critical exposure gained from the Get Into Rugby Festival. Through training and values of discipline and respect, the team is developing skills and life lessons that will benefit them in the long run.
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