Temwaiku United Basketball Association (TUBA)

The name TUBA is an abbreviation for Temwaiku United Basketball Association. The association was setup way back in 2001 in the village of Temwaiku when they previously used the facilities of the then Chinese Satellite Tracking Station which had an international sized court. The name Temwaiku United was chosen at that time due to the fact that the association was based in Temwaiku and its players came from in and around Temwaiku, however, some players were from the nearby, hence the word United was inserted. Due to the departure of the Chinese and the dismantling of the Chinese Satellite Tracking Station and the use of the basketball court area for other purposes TUBA had to relocate and is currently based at the basketball facilities of the Government owned Nawerewere Central Hospital. TUBA is the furthest association to the eastern tip of Tarawa atoll. It does not own any facilities.

TUBA as an association has 3 mens teams and one womens team. The mens team all participate at National Federation level tournaments in 3 divisions, one, two and three. TUBA conducts mixed competitions, graded competitions and 3-on-3 competitions. Membership is around 80 - 100.

The current Executive of TUBA are:

President: Tanro Taitai

Vice President: Iotia Tatireta

Secretary: Otia Viane

Treasurer: Nenetita T Toare