The Department of Communications said yesterday that registration for scholarships for high-performance athletes and coaches 2022 (Ordinance 4518) will remain open until April 20.
It should be kept in mind that a scholarship is a contribution of money which the municipality will make in accordance with the aforesaid ordinance (4,518).
According to the current table of the Secretary of State for Sports, Physical Education and Entertainment, the same amount would be equivalent to 25% of an Olympic medalist at the national level. A certain amount will come from a special item approved by the executive. In the case of athletes with disabilities, they must present a CUD (Unique Certificate of Disability).
They are awarded to minors, young and old athletes aged a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 25 years. Up to 10 annual scholarships will be provided. Also guarantees suitability for trainers over the age of 21 who perform their duties through titles. If the number of scholarships offered by the awardees exceeds the number of scholarships offered, a record of options may be created which will be used to withdraw any award scholarships.
All athletes and / or coaches who practice individual and team sports that are recognized as such sports, whether they participate in the Olympic Games or not, may aspire to benefit from this scholarship.
It should be noted that this sports scholarship program is an intervention tool of the Ministry of Social Development through the Department of Sports to support outstanding athletes and coaches in the city to assist in their preparation for regional, provincial, national and competition. International level
Through it, it seeks to promote and encourage athletes to improve their performance, and to this end it serves as an incentive for children and young people to start and develop sports practice and to prolong the competitiveness of athletes, resulting in participation and representation.
Also, its primary objectives are to financially support the preparation costs of outstanding athletes, to prolong their sporting careers among athletes, and their consequent participation in promoting the game of Pringles, promoting and assisting research and / or training among teachers. , Graduates and coaches dedicated to the sport of our city, among the most outstanding purposes.
* Both the application and the documentation have to be presented at the ticket desk of the Municipal Palace, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 1 pm.
* For questions or queries, please contact the Sports Department, Avda. José García de la Calle 1251, Telephone 46-4252, Monday to Friday 7am to 1pm
Late registration will not be accepted.