BULA TAG Helps Tima Bring in Change
One of the participants in the Fiji Rugby Development’s BULA TAG programme Timaima Marama shared how the initiative has inspired her to learn more about rugby, and help develop upcoming young women who’re interested in the sport.
Timaima, who is originally from Visama, Nakelo, in Tailevu and is residing in Vatukoula and was first introduced to the BULA TAG programme in 2020, which she took part in the integrated coaching course.
Through this course Tima learned the fundamentals of Get Into Rugby and QuickRip; she learned about the safeguard and the values of these two-development initiative by FRU development unit.
Tima went on to complete her World Rugby 15’s coaching Level 1 certificate, and was also accredited in the World Rugby First Aid volunteer course.
Tima who is married and is also a mother explains that she doesn’t see any barriers when venturing onto rugby.
She said it was a rewarding experience to be associated with rugby, as it is something that encourages her to continue her journey.
According to Taima rugby has an impact and brings in changes the to the children of Vatukoula.
“I have gained so much from this rugby experience, as a part-time student and a mother, running this programme in our community is challenging yet exciting and rewarding,” said Tima.
“Being a multi-ethnic and vibrant community, it has created so much interest and has impacted lots of changes for most children, especially girls and women,” she added.
“Children can’t wait to get back to the grounds every afternoon after school to have fun and build on their core skills,” said Tima.
Tima has begun her World Rugby Level 2 coaching course, and is now assisting in coaching for the Tavua Women’s Rugby.
“I also assist in coaching as I have started my World Rugby Level 2 course and it’s great to have the support of my husband, our provincial union and families as we try to make positive changes in our community”.
Tima encourages young women to be involved in the game as she emphasises that rugby and its development programmes are a vehicle of change for the community.