Host Centro Escolar University hopes to make the opening of the PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League Season 8 impactful and memorable as it defends its street dance title on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
After a short but colorful opening ceremony starting at 11 a.m., all nine member schools are once again expected to showcase their dazzling footwork, creativity and style in the street dance competition in what could the highlight of the traditional opening day show.
But all eyes will be on the Scorpions who have prepared long and hard enough for a chance to win a second straight title and set in motion their campaign in other events including in centerpiece basketball competition after a failed three-peat bid last season.
CEU President Danilo Concepcion will officially open the season with “Rising to New Heights” as a theme that is timely and fitting as the league continues to grow and shine with the addition of table tennis and badminton to its calendar of events.
“The addition of the two events is a clear indication that we’re moving up and fast catching up with the big leagues though we are not competing against them,” said Tournament Director Horacio Lim.
Also expected to grace the opening rites are PG Flex owner Nelson Guevarra and UCAL management team led by Col. Bong Nebrija, Bernard Yang, and Carmelo Navarro.
Former CEU basketball star and now PBA player Franz Diaz has been invited to deliver an inspirational message, while current CEU hotshot Dylan Darbin will lead the recitation of the oath of sportsmanship.
Other participating schools in the league backed by Akari, Smart Sports, Spalding, Hapee Toothpaste, Mighty Bond, Quintana Sports, Vital Purified Drinking Water, Topflite, Crane and Maruyama, CafeFrance and RC1 Lubricating Spray are Olivarez College, Diliman College, Immaculada Concepcion College, Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas, Manila Central University, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, and Philippine Women’s University, and University of Batangas.
