THE Province of Tarlac will host the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) competition slated on April 27 to May 3.
In a Technical Working Group meeting between the Provincial Government of Tarlac and the Department of Education-Tarlac Province held at the White Hall of the Schools Division Office last January 11, working committees were created and committee chairpersons were identified for the regional athletic meet.
The venue for the opening program is initially set either at the News Clark City Athletic Stadium in Capas or at the Jose V. Yap Sports and Recreational Park in San Jose.
The sports events include Archery, Arnis, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Basketball 3×3, Billiards, Boxing, Chess, Dancesport, Football, Futsal, Gymnastics, Paragames, Sepak Takraw, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Wushu.
The participants in the Regional Meet shall be elementary and secondary (both junior and senior high school learners) athletes from public and private schools who participated in the local meets (Cluster, District, and Division Meets).
The regional athletic meet is in preparation for the Pre-National Qualifying Meet, an additional tier before the conduct of the Palarong Pambansa. The Pre-National Qualifying Meet aims to lessen the number of delegations, shorten the duration of the event, and lower the expenses to be incurred—all without sacrificing the level of play.
“Tarlac province is delighted to hold the CLRAA once again after more than 15 years. Our students who excel in various sports activities will be given the opportunity to further improve their skills and discipline relative to their respective sports category,” Tarlac Governor Susan Yap said.
This is the first time in 15 years that the province will play as host to the athletic meet. The last time was in 2009. In 2010, the province hosted the Palarong Pambansa.
