The wait is over—venues and schedules for the 2024 Western Visayas RSCUAA Sports Festival and Conference are set, igniting excitement at the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST).
With 20 days remaining until the December 15 to 20 event, themed “One Western Visayas: Promoting Peace, Inclusivity, and Well-Being through Sports,” preparations are in full swing for what promises to be a memorable celebration of athleticism, camaraderie, and regional pride.
The festival kicks off on Sunday, December 15, with the Opening Parade and Ceremonies at 3 p.m. at the Barotac Nuevo Tamasak Arena, followed by the LGU Night at 7:30 p.m. The ISUFST Main Campus-Poblacion Site Social Hall will host the solidarity meeting that morning, setting a collaborative tone for delegates from 13 participating state universities and colleges, including the host, ISUFST.
Sports enthusiasts can anticipate diverse competitions at various venues. Men’s basketball will take place at the Barotac Nuevo Tamasak Arena, while the women’s games are set at the ISUFST Main Campus-Tiwi Site Covered Gym. Volleyball matches for men will happen at the Tiwi Site Student Center, with women’s games held at the Brgy. Lico-an Covered Gym in Barotac Nuevo.
Beach volleyball and softball games will bring energy to the ISUFST Dumangas Campus, while high-energy sports like athletics, football, swimming, lawn tennis, and table tennis are scheduled at the Iloilo Sports Complex. ISATU in La Paz, Iloilo City, will host futsal and pencak silat, while karatedo and taekwondo events are set for ISUFST’s Tiwi Cultural Center.
Brgy. Bungca in Barotac Nuevo will serve as the battleground for arnis, with Brgy. Jalaud hosting 3×3 basketball. Chess matches will take place at the ISUFST Main Campus-Poblacion Site Library, while badminton and billiards will be held at Gaisano City in La Paz, Iloilo City.
Men’s Sepak Takraw will be played at the Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School, with women’s matches at the ISUFST Main Campus-Poblacion Site Social Hall. Baseball enthusiasts can catch the games at Anilao National High School.
Highly anticipated events include dancesport at the Tamasak Arena and the first-ever esports competition for Mobile Legends at the ISUFST Main Campus-Poblacion Site Techno Hub. The festival concludes with a grand closing ceremony on December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tamasak Arena. A detailed schedule is available in the attached matrix.
ISUFST President Dr. Nordy Siason highlighted the event’s significance, saying, “This event goes beyond the competition—it is a true celebration of camaraderie and the shared pride that binds our region. Our school accepted the huge challenge to host RSCUAA 2024 because we want to journey with all SUCs to forge connections, create lasting memories, and leave a legacy of unity as we champion peace, inclusivity, and well-being through the power of sports.”
Participating universities include Aklan State University (ASU), Capiz State University (CapSU), Carlos Hilado Memorial State University (CHMSU), Central Philippines State University (CPSU), Guimaras State University (GSU), Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISATU), Northern Iloilo State University (NISU), Philippine Normal University-Visayas (PNUV), State University of Northern Negros (SUNN), University of Antique (UA), University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), and West Visayas State University (WVSU).
“As Western Visayas transitions with the departure of Negros Occidental SUCs following the newly-signed Negros Island law, RSCUAA 2024 is poised to be a heartfelt and historic celebration of history, sportsmanship, and unity,” said General Secretariat Chairperson Dr. Edmer Bernardo.
“With everything in place and the collective effort of all involved, this sports festival will stand as a powerful reminder of what the region can accomplish through talent, passion, and solidarity,” Bernardo added.
