A THREE-DAY training program organised by the Drua Foundation and the Reddy Foundation will be held in Labasa as part of their shared vision towards growing the technical side of rugby in rural areas.
The training, which will be held from December 2-4, sees the two entities launch a dedicated program in Vanua Levu that offers youngsters, players, coaches, and officials the opportunity to engage with seasoned trainers and rugby professionals.
Fijian Drua chief executive officer Mark Evans highlighted the club’s enthusiasm in partnering with the Reddy Foundation for the initiative.
“We are absolutely delighted to partner with the Reddy Foundation on such an important and impactful project,” Evans said.
“This marks the latest in a growing number of similar programs and we’re confident that together, we can expand both the reach and the impact as we move forward.”
The program will also give coaches and officials an opportunity to build capacity around safeguarding and finance literacy that will be delivered by ANZ.
It will also offer participants access to three World Rugby Level one courses; first aid, introduction to coaching and strength and conditioning for children.
Following completion, participants will be able to implement the programs in their communities.
The program is also supported by Damodar Event Cinemas.
For Rohit Reddy, managing director of the Reddy Foundation, the joint venture reflected the power of collaboration.
“The Remote Communities Program creates opportunities where they have never existed before, bringing people together through sport while encouraging education, positive values and resilience,” Reddy said.
