PVL extends rookie draft application deadline

FILE–A shot of the crowd during the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals between Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has extended the application deadline for aspirants of its inaugural rookie draft.

In a press release on Wednesday, the PVL moved its deadline to June 12 from its initial cutoff of May 31.

This decision comes in response to the overwhelming number of applicants requesting additional time to secure the necessary supporting documents, including a PSA-issued birth certificate and letters of recommendation.

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“Since this is the first-ever draft event for the PVL, many applicants have requested more time to compile their necessary documents,” said PVL commissioner Sherwin Malonzo.

“We want to ensure that all aspiring players have the opportunity to participate in this historic event, and extending the deadline will help achieve that.”

Prospective draftees are required to submit a 1×1 picture, a Philippine Statistics Authority-issued birth certificate, a Passport, an Endorsement letter, and a Medical certificate.

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All applicants must fill out the online form available at http://pvl.ph/draft. Additionally, all supporting documents must be sent to [email protected] or physically dropped off at the Sports Vision office located at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, Col. Bonny Serrano Ave., San Juan, 1500 Metro Manila. For physical drop-offs, please look for Rowie Joaquin.

The schedule for the draft combine and the draft proper remains unchanged.

The draft combine is set for June 25 to 26, while the draft will commence on July 6.