National riders wanted, Abante Grande race reset

PhilCycling officials are looking for young riders to become members of the national team.

PhilCycling vice-president for Mindanao Leo Magaway said that the tryout is scheduled next week and they will be inviting 18 years old and 21 years old and below riders.

“If they will qualify, they will become members of the RP Team,” said Magaway on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.

He said that the Philippine Sports Commission will be providing for their allowances and accommodations while the PhilCycling will give focus on their training in preparation for international competitions.

Magaway, who is also the Road Commission chairman, said that talks are ongoing with college officials for the riders to become varsity players and for them to finish their education.

He added that they will also be looking for potential national players in Mindanao as competitions are being organized not only in Davao but also in key cities and provinces in the island.

Meanwhile, the Abante Grande Mountain Bike Challenge was reset from April 29 to April 27.

PhilCycling regional director Salvador Paholio Jr. said around 200 riders are expected to compete in the event backed by Councilor Paolo Z. Duterte.

SK Federation chairperson Mary Grace Udang said that P19,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs to the winners.

Aside from the cycling race, Udang said that they have also basketball and football as other events in celebration of the Araw ng Barangay Catalunan Grande.

USPTA coaches arrive in Davao for tennis workshop, Paolo to induct DATEC officers

Coaches of the United States Professional Tennis Association arrived in Davao on Thursday to handle the Coaches Workshop and USPTA Certification for Coaches on April 18 to 20 at the Ecoland 2 Tennis Club.

Elmer Dolera, Ted Sayrahder, Brian Cunnif and Mark Allen were welcomed by Davao Association of Tennis Club officials led by Atty.Ed Caboverde, DATEC Tennis Academy Foundation vice-chairman Alex Bernan and board chairman Cerio Javellana.

The Americans, according to Javellana on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association Forum at the Tower Inn, will teach and coach the players including parents seeking basics in coaching and players looking wanting to become tennis teachers as a part-time job.

“This is free of charge,” said Javellana.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils., Inc., Dunlop and Bernan are sponsoring the event.

DATEC started in 1983 with only three clubs and now it has 27 clubs whose presidents organized the Tennis Academy Foundation to cater to the needs of young tennis players in Southern Mindanao.

Councilor Paolo Z. Duterte is the inducting officer on April 19 at the Mintal Tennis Club.

The officers are Atty.Edgardo Caboverde (Monte Maria Tennis Club), president; Alex Bernan (Ecoland Tennis Center), vice-president; Engr.Carolina Angel (Eco2 Club), secretary; Engr.Glicerio Ronulo Jr. (Midland Club), treasurer; Rogelio Casal (Gem Club), auditor, provincial directors Atty.Joel Ray Lopez (Sta.Cruz Club), Col.Palawan Macadindang (Tagum Club), Atty.Pedro Mejos (Banaybanay Club), seeding committee chairman Engr.Ronnievic Mangaron (Davao Light Club), tournament director Alex Ferraren (Eco2 Club).

The DATEC directors are Alberto Soncuya (Banaybanay), Lito Manalo (Lupon), Richard Castillon (Sigaboy), Col.Jimmy Manabat (Catitipan), Roland Tanara (Davao Capitol), Clyde Juma-os (DENR), Ricardo Justol (DMC), Jun Sevillano (Flores), Janus Rafailes (Island Garden City of Samal), Noel Taglucop (Mintal), Col.Adani Sakkam (Nova Tierra), Ednulfo Ancajas (PTA), Peter Ngo (St.John of the Cross), Virgilio Anuta (Toril), Dr.Lyndon Roble (USEP Club).