What is UAAP Philippines?
The UAAP or the University Athletic Association of the Philippines is a collegiate athletic association in the Philippines. It was founded in 1938, making it the oldest collegiate athletic association in the country. The UAAP is composed of eight member universities, namely Adamson University, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, National University, University of the East, University of the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas. Together, they form the UAAP Board and organize the annual collegiate sports events that are held throughout the year and across the country.
History of UAAP in the Philippines
The UAAP was founded on February 18, 1938 in a meeting attended by the representatives of the University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, National University, University of Santo Tomas, Philippine Women’s University, and Adamson University. The schools formed the UAAP Board and decided to hold the first inter-university sports tournament in 1940.
Since then, the UAAP has grown to become the premier collegiate sports association in the Philippines. It has held annual sports tournaments in basketball, volleyball, baseball, athletics, badminton, chess, football, softball, swimming, taekwondo, and tennis.
Purpose of UAAP in the Philippines
The UAAP is dedicated to promoting and upholding the highest standards of amateur sportsmanship and camaraderie in the Philippines. It provides a platform for student-athletes to showcase their talents and skills in their respective sports. It also serves as a venue for the members of the UAAP Board to foster unity, friendship, and good sportsmanship among the universities.
What Channel is UAAP Philippines?
The UAAP games are broadcasted live on ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel 23 on free TV and on SkyCable channel 167 on cable TV. It is also streamed live on the official UAAP website and the official UAAP mobile app.
UAAP Events
The UAAP holds various sporting events throughout the year. The most popular are the basketball and volleyball tournaments, which are held annually from September to October. Other sports events such as athletics, badminton, chess, football, softball, swimming, taekwondo, and tennis are also held during the same period.
UAAP Cheerdance Competition
Aside from the sports tournaments, the UAAP also holds the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition. This is one of the most highly-anticipated events in the UAAP calendar as it showcases the talented cheer squads of the eight participating universities. The competition is usually held in September or October.
UAAP Athletes of the Year
Every year, the UAAP Board recognizes the outstanding student-athletes of the year by awarding them with the UAAP Athletes of the Year award. This award is given to the student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in their respective sports and embody the spirit of sportsmanship.
UAAP Opening Ceremony
The UAAP Board also organizes the annual UAAP Opening Ceremony, which marks the start of the UAAP season. It is usually held in August and is attended by the representatives of the member universities, the UAAP Board, and the student-athletes. The Opening Ceremony is usually filled with performances from the participating universities, as well as the unveiling of the season’s theme and the official UAAP shirt.
UAAP Closing Ceremony
The UAAP Closing Ceremony marks the end of the UAAP season. It is usually held in October or November, and is attended by the representatives of the member universities, the UAAP Board, and the student-athletes. The Closing Ceremony usually features a presentation of awards to the outstanding student-athletes of the year, as well as the awarding of the overall championship trophy to the winning university.
Conclusion
The UAAP is the premier collegiate sports association in the Philippines, dedicated to promoting and upholding the highest standards of amateur sportsmanship and camaraderie. Its games and events are broadcasted live on ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel 23 on free TV and on SkyCable channel 167 on cable TV. The UAAP also holds the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition, Athletes of the Year award, and Opening and Closing Ceremonies throughout the year.