Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps

Description
The scheme “Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps” was launched by the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sports at the grassroots and state levels by providing structured training, organizing competitions, and developing sporting talent.

Benefits
• The department conducts local training camps in all districts for various sports, including football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, cricket, wrestling, kho-kho, karate, kabaddi, wushu, taekwondo, basketball, handball, ju-jitsu, table tennis, lawn tennis, baseball, and sepaktakraw, with training provided at minimal fees.
• The department operates Sports Colleges and Sports Hostels for sports such as football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, judo, and cricket, with admission provided at minimal fees.
• A prize of ₹ 500/- is awarded for securing first position and ₹ 300/- for securing third position in state-level sports competitions.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a player aged 8 to 16 years.
3. In the case of amateur players, the applicant must be above 16 years of age.
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Required Documents
• Proof of age
• Residence Certificate
• Other relevant document as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to participate in this scheme?
A: Young players aged 8 to 16 years and amateur players above 16 years who are residents of Uttarakhand.
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Q: Which sports are included in the local training camps?
A: Football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, cricket, wrestling, kho-kho, karate, kabaddi, wushu, taekwondo, basketball, handball, ju-jitsu, table tennis, lawn tennis, baseball, and sepaktakraw.
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Q: Are the local training camps free of cost?
A: No, training is provided at minimal fees to make it accessible.
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Q: What is the role of Sports Colleges and Sports Hostels?
A: They provide structured training in sports like football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, judo, and cricket, along with accommodation for selected candidates.
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Q: How is admission to Sports Colleges and Hostels conducted?
A: Preliminary selection trials are conducted at the district level, followed by final trials at the state level. Admissions are based on the merit list against vacant seats.
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Q: When are the local training camps announced?
A: Notices are published in daily newspapers by the District Sports Officer’s office in March each year.
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Q: How can applications for local training camps be submitted?
A: Applications are received offline and must be submitted to the District Sports Officer’s office.
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Q: When are selection trials for local training camps conducted?
A: Selection trials are conducted annually in April and May.
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Q: What prizes are awarded in state-level competitions?
A: ₹ 500/- is awarded for securing first position, and ₹ 300/- for securing third position.
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