DLSU bares “Heroes” theme for UAAP Season 73

DLSU bares “Heroes” theme for UAAP Season 73

by rick olivares

The media briefing for the 73^rd staging of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines was held yesterday morning at the North Conservatory wing of the De La Salle University, this year’s host school.

Bro. Bernie Oca, FSC, Board Representative of DLSU unveiled the theme “Where heroes are made.” In line with the theme, a photography contest will conducted for all accredited media.

Season 73 will kick off with the traditional colorful Opening Ceremony at the Araneta Coliseum on July 10, 2010 that will kick off not only the Men’s Basketball tournament but also the school year-round competition in 15 sports.

The University of Santo Tomas was last year’s general champion; their 11^th consecutive. In basketball, the centerpiece of UAAP sports, Ateneo de Manila University made it back-to-back in the seniors and juniors division while Adamson University took the women’s crown.

Bro. Oca also announced that the San Juan Arena and Ynares Center in Pasig City will also serve as alternate venues for the basketball games.

Aside from the first ever media briefing, one of the novel innovations by the host school will be a closing ceremony. “Traditionally, the closing ceremony was only attended by the athletes who will be receiving awards,” declared Bro. Oca. “What we also want is to end with a bang. Like how they do in the Olympics. There will be a street dancing competition in addition to a drumline competition although this will have no bearing in the standings.”

The referees for the basketball tournament will come from the Philippine Basketball League.