By Cyrus A. Natividad

The CPU Elementary under 12 Volleyball team with their coaches Noella Provendido (standing left) and Alain Tarrazona (Standing Right).

The CPU Golden Lions congratulates its Elementary Volleyball Girls for winning the Championship in the Iloilo Schools Developmental Volleyball Tournament (ISDVT), held from November 19 to December 3, 2023 at the Iloilo Doctor’s College, Iloilo City.

A Certificate of recognition was presented to Central Philippine University as Champion in the Girls under-12 division during the ISDVTI event. The young athletes are effectively trained by Alain Tarrazona and Noella Provendido, Coach and Asst. Coach, respectively.

The under-12 participants are Graduating Elementary Students who are sustained by wellness- activities and discipline. They have regular training between 5:30 to 8:00 PM under watch by their parents or guardian. The Elementary School administration under Dr. Janet Jaco sees to it that the children athletes are assisted and coached well.

Coach Tarrazona said that they are thoroughly trained daily – in preparation for the February 19 PRISAA. On June 2024 the team will also join the Volleyball competition in Thailand and Cambodia.