Handball Coaching and Playing Project in Mauritius

Africa | Mauritius | Volunteer Coaching | Teaching

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Tour ID:121215

Ages:18 - 80

People on trip:8

Arrival:Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (MRU)

Dates are flexible

Prices are Per Person

Handball is played at school and at national level in Mauritius. Teach junior players the fundamental skills to improve their overall game. Coach alongside school teachers and local league clubs delivering focused drills and team tactics. Help identify potential talented players developing the opportunity for them to play for the national side.

Black River, Mauritius

Handball in Mauritius
Mauritius has competed on the international stage against some of the best nations in the sport. In addition Mauritius hosted the Youth Beach Handball World Championships in 2017. The sport is played in schools across the island and there is a program to raise the level of the sport played to improve the talent pool for the international youth team. There are numerous indoor and outdoor training facilities and the schools we partner with, all have outdoor training facilities. The Mauritian Handball Association is committed to delivering a progressive sports development structure from grass roots to top level performance.

Your Handball Coaching Placement
The placement is centred within two schools on the island, providing handball coaching within physical education lessons. These sessions will be focused very much on grass roots and mass participation to encourage more students to play the sport. After school camps, will be run for those that wish to continue learning within the sport. Evening sessions will focus with local clubs and the next stage of Handball sports development.

Your Handball Coaching Role
On average you will spend 4 – 5 hours per day coaching children ranging from the ages of 11 through to 17 years. Ideally you will prepare lessons to deliver on key skills such as passing, defending, attacking, finding space and techniques in scoring. You will be expected to be able lead the coaching sessions but will have the support of school teachers and development coaches.

As part of your role you will contribute to the identification of talented individuals for further club development.

Sports Camps
During school holidays a series of handball camps are run daily during the week and your role will be to help organise these and become part of the handball coaching team. During the handball camps there is organised inter-college tournaments where you will be able to see the impact of your handball coaching placement.

CRB/DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) Check
It is advised that participants complete a CRB/DBS (Criminal Records Bureau) check in order to take part in this project. We can provide this service for you at an additional cost because some people may already have one that is valid (please get in touch for more details).

Handball Gap Year and Career Break, Handball Coaching Project in Mauritius
Mauritius is a top travel destination and for those who enjoy the outdoor life there is a myriad of adventure activities to experience from kite surfing, scuba diving, mountain biking, hiking and exploring the natural environment. Take a gap year, head out in your summer holiday or plan a career break and be part of an exciting handball coaching and playing project in Mauritius, developing handball skills for young people that could have a positive impact on their lives.

Equipment Donation for Mauritius
We are dedicated to sustainable development. This is why part of the fee you pay goes towards buying decent equipment for beneficiary organisations in Mauritius. You will often use this equipment during your project and it is always left with the community when you leave. In some cases, an equipment donation may not be appropriate so a financial contribution is made instead.

Social Life in Mauritius
Mauritius is known as paradise island and is spoilt for choice on pristine beaches. On public holidays the locals certainly know how to enjoy themselves at the beach and are so warm and welcoming, they will often ask you to join them! The national music and dance is Sega and you can often here the African skin drums being played by the locals. In the north and west of the island there are several resort towns with plenty of restaurants and bars as well as surf and up market clothing stores. Every weekend you will be free to explore and experience the fun way of life in Mauritius!

Travel and Adventure in Mauritius
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, as mentioned is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. However the mountainous interior has a lot to offer including Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and rare endangered wildlife like the Fruit Bat, Pink Pigeon and Mauritian Kestrel. The Capital Port Louis has sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, Eureka plantation house and 18th-century Botanical Gardens.

The national sport of Mauritius is football and its most popular sport to date. The national football team is called Club M and represents the country in international matches. Mauritius also has solid teams in volleyball and basketball, all competing to a high standard. If water-sports are you thing then Mauritius will spoil you with an array of aquatic activities from scuba-diving, to kite-surfing to sailing on the crystal seas all over the island.

The highlights of this trip is the climb of Le Morne to see the underwater waterfall and this UNESCO World Heritage Site with significant cultural importance for Mauritian people.

Health

– No specific vaccinations are required to enter Mauritius. The country is Malaria free.

– Mauritius offers free health care at local hospitals to anyone needing treatment. Whilst standards of cleanliness are maintained at a high level, please bare in mind that this is a small island and the hospitals do not resemble anything like western hospitals. If guests are unhappy to use local hospitals, private clinics can be used for an initial consultation. This is payable in cash immediately. Please consult your own personal travel insurance policy to see if it covers treatment at a private clinic.

– Please make sure you bring with you plenty of Paracetamol, re-hydration tablets if you are prone to dehydration, and anti-diarrhea tablets as a precaution. Plenty of high-factor sunscreen is essential, as is tropical strength mosquito repellent.

Safety

– Mauritius is a relatively safe county, although petty theft can be a problem, so please be vigilant when out and about, particularly with cameras and purses.

– Mauritius is a politically stable country with relatively little terrorist threat. Please consult www.fco.gov.uk for official guidance on personal safety.

Cultural Considerations

– In public areas and religious places please dress conservatively (especially females). Please respect cultural differences in cuisine e.g. pork and beef is not eaten extensively for religious reasons.

– Visits to religious sites are welcomed, however customs must be observed e.g. remove shoes in temples and cover shoulders and dresses or skirts should be no shorter than to the knee.