The UAAP hype, the V-League excitement, the power of the PVF Intercollegiate Volleyball Tournament… Whew! The first quarter of 2008 was really a blast for all of us volleyball fans. Volleyball aficionados flocked the venues to witness these respective events and it never fails to give us euphoria. Come October, the Asian Junior Girl’s Volleyball Championships will take its place at the country. But for the mean time, are going on hiatus? I don’t think so.
At the end of the month of June is the beginning of a new battle that will surely leave us breathless. The National Volleyball Open, sanctioned by the Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF), will officially begin on June 30, 2008. It is said that the opening is going to be staged at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, here in Manila. The temporary venue for the July 1-3 games is the TIP Gymnasium, and then back at Rizal Memorial Coliseum for the July 4-6 games.
The tournament seeks to draw in the top players from various universities and collegiate teams from different sporting events (such as the UAAP, NCAA, NCRAA, SCUAA, PASUC, etc.), teams from other leagues (I believe, teams from Volle650 could join), and corporate teams from business establishments, delegations from the Philippine Army, Navy and Air Force. There will be two divisions, the Men and Women’s title. The National Open also boasts formidable line up of players that includes national team members, UAAP and NCAA hotshots, former strong varsity volleyball players and as well as guest players that played in televised leagues. Truly, the National Open is worth the wait. I’m really excited about this.
The PVF is still accepting applications. According to them, they are still welcoming applications. If you want to join the event, you can inquire personally at their office at the RMSC, Swimming Stadium, Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila, or you can call at 526-8438.
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Uy may bagong article!
Wow! I heard that this will be televised.
Are the rumors true? Saang channel?
Hope my FEU team joins… Hehehe!
hindi ko to palalampasin….
well, kahit yung opening at championships game… hehe…. may work kasi eh…
@pogssz: sana televised nga…
A Men’s Team is rumored to get a Thai.
There’s a certain club called Jaemark’s which will feature Karla Bello, Jaroensri Bualee, Charo Soriano, Sasa Devanadera, Patti Taganas, Jinni Mondejar, etc. So all in all, it’s like a combination of Ateneo and San Sebastian players.
ok lang na may thai sa national open?
enjoy to for sure…
grabe magsponsor si jaemark’s,thai player talaga
UST!! hehehhehe
wow!!!saya nian!!!!
waah..sna kasali FEU at UST..haha..
sna nga televised..
sana televised toh!
wow a new article. good job eric. pls cover mga ligang kalye as well hehehhee
just kidding
well sana nga eh televised sya..and ksli ang UST>>
eriQ, where did find out all about the National Open? May contact ka ba?
napagkwentuhan namin yan ni beezy dati, tapos i got interested kasi power players nga daw kasi yung mga naglalaro… tapos iniinvite pa kami ni jessie na manood kasi maghanda nga daw yung mga laban, so inaabangan talaga namin…
tumawag ako sa office ng pvf at very accomadating naman sila to give details… i was also able to have sir otiec’s contact number.. so yun… sasali kayo?
Ah I see… basta let me know once you get more info like the game schedules, venue, teams, etc. kasi I wanna take photos sana if I have time. I also got this info that was emailed to me:
There’s a Volleyball National Open starting this June 30. It would last for about a week. I’m not sure about the venue though. Teams participating would include army, navy, air force. Not sure about universities or colleges though. I heard adamson, lasalle, and ust are joining but that seems dubious. I’m not sure. Anyway, the players from army, navy, and air force include the creme de la creme of Philippine Voleyball (i.e. MicMic Laborte, Michelle Carolino, Tina Salak, Nene Bautista, etc.). I might watch and take pictures if I have the time. I’m sure it’s going to be an exciting event.
nagsend nga daw ng invites ang pvf sa mga schools, pero wala pa yatang updates, ang sabi nung nakausap ko baka later part pa ng june mabuo yung final list ng teams na sasali… may mga taga-volle yata na kasali, though scattered sila sa iba ibang teams..
magfofollow-up ako para sa mga details. pwede pa kayong sumali kuya spike, may joining fee, pero naman kasi yung mga makakalaban e bigatin talaga…
pati pala philippine national police may entry din…
update….. the tip games were moved to rtu…
updates:
opening ceremonies: 9am at the rizal memorial
games will start after the opening until 2pm, pero baka may isa pa yata after, so baka umabot din ng 5pm
the games supposed to be played in tip will be transferred to rtu
there will be 10 teams for the men’s division and 4 for the women’s…
parang mas active yata ang mga kalalakihan (?) ah… kitakits….
see yah all!!!
I might go to the opening ceremonies, if I find the right excuse!
Hahaha! Case building muna ko, para walang butas ang palusot ko pag-umalis ako sa monday… Any suggestion?
sna post kau ng mga sched ng mga games… and kung san venue.. d ko lam kung sa rtu o sa rizal eh… tnx