Dr. Patrick Alain Azanza First Free Tennis Clinic culminates in grand success
StudentsOrganized by the College of
Industrial Technology (CIT) Dean, Dr. Edwin Romero, a playing coach himself, in
collaboration with Catanduanes Lawn Tennis Club (CLTC), the clinic saw an
impressive turnout of budding tennis enthusiasts and concluded with success
during the awarding ceremony, August 3, 2023, at the new CatSU Sports Complex.
The 2-week free lawn tennis
clinic, which started on June 15, 2023, was joined by a total of 23 children and
young adults in this event sponsored by the CLTC, with members based in
different parts of the world.
CLTC President, Ms. Francez Khu
Camacho, said they selected the participants to provide them free training in
basic tennis strokes, game scoring and ballboy basics.
“This is part of our advocacies,
to discover young tennis players with potential, and help them qualify in the
basic training course, proceed to the advance course,” she remarked.
Dean Romero echoed and shared
that having such clinic sessions are an important way to test the players’
mettle after learning from instructors.
“Ang pinaka goal po talaga is
paramihin ang mga batang tenista sa Catanduanes, para hindi tayo maubusan ng
supply ng mga tennis players sa isla na pwedeng ilaban sa mga competitions
outside the province like Bicol Meet, SCUAA, Bicol Open, and even National
tournaments.”
CatSU president, Dr. Patrick
Alain T. Azanza, whom the tennis clinic was named after, graced the event along
with the participants’ parents.
He was also joined by lawn tennis
veteran player, Ms. Dirma T. Frias, and Dr. Rudy Tablizo, the University’s
Sports Director.
The event recognized the outstanding achievements of the young athletes across three brackets: Beginners A and B Tournament, and Advanced Tournament.
Dexter Tel emerged as the
champion in Beginners A, while Merrydel Ann Santos secured the top spot in
Beginners B. In the Advanced Tournament, Liezle Gonzales demonstrated exceptional
talent, claiming the title.
In his message during the
ceremony, Dr. Azanza commended the participants for their dedication and
commitment to the sport.
“What we need is not only mind,
but a healthy body because overall, health is more than wealth. Being active
into sports, is kadakulang bagay na mababalanse in order to have a holistic
development – Better start it right, to put us in the right path.”
Further, Dr. Azanza thanked all
the sponsors, Dr. Stephen Bagadiong, and the parents for the full support and
efforts, forward-looking for victories in the future sports events.
“We look forward to the time to
have champions not just in the region, but also at the national level,” the
President said in closing.
