Title
Quezon City Sports Talent Development Program
Law
Quezon City Ordinance No. Sp-2229, S-2013
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2013
Quezon City establishes a Sports Talent Identification, Promotion, and Development Program to support aspiring athletes with necessary resources and training, fostering a healthier community and enhancing local sports participation.

Law Summary

Purpose and Objectives of the Ordinance

  • To identify, promote, and develop sports talent in Quezon City.
  • To support youth and athletes who lack resources for sports equipment, uniforms, and training.
  • To create a steady supply of competitive athletes representing Quezon City locally, nationally, and internationally.
  • To foster cooperation among public officials, institutions, and non-government entities for sports development.

Role of Amoranto Sports Complex

  • Serves as the main facility for sports promotion in Quezon City.
  • Venue for sports events and socio-civic activities involving students, athletes, and sports associations.
  • Managed by an Officer-in-Charge appointed by the City Mayor.

Declaration of Policy

  • Develop sports programs that identify and elevate talent to the highest competency.
  • Encourage participation in sports and discourage vices such as drug use, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Involve government officials and other stakeholders in supporting local athletes.

Definitions of Key Terms

  • Applicant includes individuals or groups requesting sports support, such as athletes, coaches, referees.
  • Excessive liquor consumption defined by quantity standards.
  • Sports defined broadly, including indoor games and competitive physical activities.
  • Other terms defined include sports competitions, equipment, uniforms, and training.

Qualifications for Applicants

  • Individuals of all backgrounds can apply if enlisted in a competition or league.
  • Groups must consist of team members playing recognized sports, including indigenous games.

Scope of Benefits

  • Benefits extended to students, athletes, players, government employees, senior citizens, PWDs, out-of-school individuals, and other organizations.
  • Support includes sports uniforms, equipment, supplies, snacks, and energy drinks for certain groups.

Application Procedure

  • Students require request letters from class advisers or principals with certifications of non-smoking and non-alcohol consumption.
  • Individuals aged 18+ must submit request letters, certificates of drug non-use, and affidavits confirming non-smoking and moderate alcohol use.
  • Team/group applications require endorsements from coaches, managers, principals, or barangay leaders.
  • Designated offices accepted applications including the Mayor’s Office and City Councilors’ Offices.

Implementing Office and Procedures

  • The Office of the City Mayor, through Amoranto Sports Complex and administrative officials, will implement and promulgate guidelines.

Disqualification Criteria

  • Applicants must be non-smokers, non-users of illegal drugs, and non-excessive consumers of alcohol.
  • Required to submit drug test certificates and third-party affidavits verifying compliance.
  • Disqualified are those positive for illegal drugs, tobacco users, and minors consuming alcohol.

Screening Committee

  • A committee of three appointed by the City Mayor to review applications and qualifications for benefits.

Procurement of Sports Equipment

  • Purchasing procedures governed by Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act).

Training Programs for Coaches and Officials

  • The City Government to engage professional consultants for training local coaches, trainers, and referees.
  • Fees for training to be covered by the allocated program budget.

Budget Appropriation and Fund Management

  • Budget allocated annually starting 2014, included in the General Appropriations.
  • Creation of a special "Sports Promotion and Development Program Fund" under Amoranto Sports Complex.

Auditing and Financial Accountability

  • Compliance with existing auditing laws, rules, and ordinances to ensure transparency.

Annual Reporting

  • Required annual reports submitted to City Council detailing beneficiaries, expenditures, remaining funds, and recommendations.

Repealing and Separability Clauses

  • Conflicting ordinances and resolutions are repealed or amended.
  • Invalidity of any provision does not affect the rest of the ordinance.

Effectivity

  • Ordinance becomes effective 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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