State-of-art Tarlac venue to hold CLRAA meet

SAN JOSE, Tarlac  , Philippines – Tarlac Gov. Victor Areno Yap, said yesterday the province is ready to host the Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) athletic meet on March 15-21 at the P250-million Tarlac Recreational Park (TRP), considered as one of the biggest sports venues in the country.

TRP has 60 hectares of land wherein 35 hectares has been developed for the holding of the various athletic events. The rest of the site will be used for motor cross field, BMX events, jogging, trekking, mountain climbing and other outdoor activities.

Yap said that the structures being constructed in the place include a grandstand with a view of the whole sports park, a track oval, three volleyball courts, basketball court, baseball and softball fields and dormitories for the athletes.

Yap added that the complex is being built not only for athletic competition but also as an eco-friendly recreation area.

“Eco-friendly sports complex is what we are building,” he said.

He added that the said sports and recreational park was conceived by his father, then governor Jose V. Yap, now a second district representative, after the former Tarlac athletic field was converted into a commercial area leaving the province with no sports facilities for years. In fact, it will be the first time the province will host the CLRAA meet after 20 years.    – Ric Sapnu