The House of Representatives has passed two related measures that set up a broader, grassroots-based national recruitment program for young
and talented athletes as well as provide financial support to them and their respective sports clubs or organizations.
He said the chamber likewise passed on the third and final reading a complementary measure, HB 8495, that grants start-up funds or discount vouchers to young athletes, including those with disabilities, who cannot afford to pay the membership fees of local sports or recreation clubs; and support funds for accredited sports organizations to either sustain their grassroots sports development initiatives or improve their sports facilities.
Under this bill, he said, the PNG shall be the venue for all National Sports Associations to promote their respective sports programs at the grassroots level with the necessary linkages with LGUs, and serve as the feeder program for the pool of student-athletes who shall be given priority in the grant of full high-school scholarships at the National Academy of Sports .
Meanwhile, HB 8495 creates three separate funds supportive of young athletes and their accredited sports clubs or organizations, Villafuerte said.“Get Started” Fund — an annual discount voucher of P3,000 each per beneficiary to help young athletes, including those with disabilities, pay for their membership, registration, participation, training, or general fees, including the purchase of sports equipment and uniforms.
Under the measure, athletes — to be eligible for the annual support fund — must be below 18 years of age and are residents of the localities where the accredited sports clubs are located.
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