OSEP, NSC host 2- day coaching workshop training for HCC school sports masters
BY TONY IROGA UFUNONI
The Oceania Sport Education Program OSEP and the Solomon Islands National Sports Council (SINSC) are currently hosting a two-day workshop training that started yesterday for sports masters from Honiara City Council schools at the Multi-Purpose Hall in Honiara.
The workshop course is being facilitated by OSEP and NSC course facilitator, Atu Balekana and it focuses on strengthening the knowledge and skills of sports masters in areas such as sports leadership, athlete development, event coordination, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles through school sports program.
Gabriel Riotarau, director of Youth, Women and Sport Division in his opening remarks said the training aims to improve sports development and management within schools and encourage more students to actively participate in sporting activities across Honiara.
“As the director, I would like to see more training like this continue in the future. I want teachers in schools to have better parental access and engagement in schools, and we understand there is a big challenge with the growing population, especially among youths in Honiara.
“If you want to train and influence more people, you must go further. So today, the call is upon us. We would like to thank you all so much and wish you the very best during these days of the workshop.
“I believe sport is one of the avenues you can use to start capturing, accommodating, or intervening to address what you see. The more we keep them engaged in sports at their school courts and at home, the better,” Riotarau said.
He thanked facilitator Balekana Atu and his team for hosting the two-day training and the teachers who participated.
Speaking to Island Sun yesterday, Sport Development Officer Mr Chris Bakeua said the workshop is mainly designed for school sports masters, focusing on athlete development, inter-school sports, and physical education activities.
He said sports teachers are the main contact points in schools and play an important role in carrying out physical activities with students to promote active and healthy lifestyles.
“We are planning for a two-month HCC school sports event scheduled to start on June 22. Before the competition begins, we believe it is important to conduct workshops for teachers so they can have the right tools and knowledge to help develop and support our students,” Bakeua said.
Participants will receive their certificates after the training concludes today.
Photo credit: Tony Iroga
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