THE first Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) under-13 girls Football Invitational 2017 will kick off Saturday, March 11, at the ADDU football field in Matina, Davao City.
Organizers Reynalyn Ranada Ravanes and Analou Ingles were guests during the Davao Sportswriters Association Forum at a mall in this city on Thursday, March 9.
Ravanes said the one-day 7-A-Side format bootfest aims to promote Ignatian value in the community through sports and provide an avenue for young aspiring athletes, making it their training ground to enhance their talent and skills.
"The event will also strengthen the school's sports development program," Ravanes said.
Ingles, for her part, said the event will also serve as a preparation for the upcoming JSSL Invitational football tournament set on April 29 to May 1 at Paddang Singapore.
A total of seven teams including ADDU Blue, ADDU White, Khanj Football Club, Bukas Palad Football Club, Godafra A and Godafra B will compete in the free-registration event sponsored by Coco South, New Orleans Cafe, MIB Car Rental, D' Morvie Suites, AD Now Billboards, Hinex Janitorial, Aqua Cool, Minkah's Kitchen, Addu GS Football girls parents, University Clinic, University Athletic Office, Taters Snack and Khanj T-shirt Maker.
Trophies and medals will be given to the top four teams while all participants will receive certificates.