The Iloilo City Sports Academy (ICSA) is now accepting children aged 5–15 for free training in various sporting disciplines.
The initiative was started by Mayor Jerry Treñas under the supervision of Iloilo City Sports Development Division (ICSDD).
Treñas said the program offers individuals who cannot afford to enroll in sports the chance to develop their abilities, succeed in their chosen fields, maintain their health, and reap the general advantages of sports.
This also acts as a training ground for gifted athletes whose potential is assessed in order to determine whether they can advance to national competitions.
In order to join, kids must be city residents with good health condition and with their parents’ consent.
These include Volleyball, Badminton, Sepak Takraw, Arnis and Chess at YMCA Gym; Football at La Paz Plaza Football Field; Lawn Tennis at La Paz Plaza Tennis Court; Athletics at Jalandoni Memorial National High School, Lapuz; and boxing and wushu at Cage Boxing Gym, Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao.
City Hall has tapped certified trainers and coaches to teach the children. Those interested in joining may register at SM City Iloilo or at the Iloilo City Sports Development Division Office of Iloilo City Hall.
They can also inquire through the ICSDD Facebook page. (Angelo Miranda/Iloilo City PIO)
