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| Founded | 2016 (as UCBL) 2023 (as UCAL) |
|---|---|
| No. of teams | 11 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Venue(s) | Metro Manila and Calabarzon |
| TV partner(s) | Smart Sports |
The Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) is an athelic association of eleven universities and colleges across Metro Manila and Calabarzon in the Philippines. The UCAL dates back to 2016 when the organization established the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL). In 2023, it added volleyball and esports to the mix, with the UCBL's member schools forming the basis of the UCAL.
PG Flex Linoleum serve as the association's title sponsors, hence it is also referred to as the Universities and Colleges Athletic League–PG Flex Linoleum.[1]
History
editThe UCAL organization as a whole began in 2016 under president Franklin Evidente, when it founded the UCBL, a basketball league which initially featured seven member institutions in its inaugural season.[2][3] In 2023, the UCAL organization added men's and women's volleyball as well as esports to go alongside the existing UCBL for Season 6. This led to the formation of the UCAL, with the UCBL becoming the UCAL's basketball championship.[1]
The first multi-sport season featured all seven members from the UCBL in 2022–23: Centro Escolar University (CEU), Diliman College (DC), Guang Ming College (GMC), Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas (LPU–B), Olivarez College (OC), Philippine Christian University – Dasmariñas (PCU–D), and the University of Batangas (UB). Joining them were two new member schools: Manila Central University (MCU) and Philippine Women's University (PWU).[1]
For Season 7, it will add two more institutions in Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) and WCC Aeronautical & Technological College (WCC).[4]
Member schools
editThe UCAL is currently composed of eleven member schools. Seven of them are based in Metro Manila while four are based in Calabarzon.
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Locations of member schools based in Metro Manila |
Locations of member schools based in Calabarzon |
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| School | Location | Founded | Nickname | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar University | San Miguel, Manila | 1907 as Centro Escolar de Señoritas | Scorpions | 2016–present[2] |
| Diliman College | Diliman, Quezon City | 1998 as Diliman Computer Technology Institute | Blue Dragons | 2016–present[2] |
| Guang Ming College | Tagaytay, Cavite | 2014 | Flying Dragons | 2022–present[5] |
| Immaculada Concepcion College | Caloocan | 1984 | Blue Hawks | 2024–present[4] |
| Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas | Batangas City, Batangas | 1966 as Lyceum of Batangas | Pirates | 2017–present[6] |
| Manila Central University | Caloocan | 1904 as Escuela de Farmacia del Liceo de Manila | Supremos | 2023–present[1] |
| Olivarez College | Parañaque | 1976 as Olivarez School of Nursing | Sea Lions | 2016–present[2] |
| Philippine Christian University – Dasmariñas | Dasmariñas, Cavite | 1946 as Philippine Christian College | Dolphins | 2018–present[7] |
| Philippine Women's University | Malate, Manila | 1919 as Philippine Women's College | Patriots | 2023–present[1] |
| University of Batangas | Batangas City, Batangas | 1946 as Western Philippine Colleges | Brahmans | 2016–present[2] |
| WCC Aeronautical & Technological College | Caloocan | 2005 | Skyhawks | 2024–present[4] |
Membership timeline
editThis timeline does not include schools that have left before 2023, the formation of the UCAL from the UCBL.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "UCAL opens Season 6 with two new members". BusinessWorld Online. January 15, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "New league offers televised games, better officiating". The Philippine Star. September 19, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (October 3, 2016). "UCBL puts seven schools on spotlight as inaugural basketball season gets going". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Starting September w/ a BANG! As we welcome 2 new members to our growing Universities and Colleges Athletic League - PG Flex Linoleum Family". Universities and Colleges Athletic League. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ^ "UCBL: Guang Ming makes sensational debut, upsets Lyceum-Batangas". Tiebreaker Times. November 10, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "UCBL expands membership with entry of Lyceum-Batangas in time for new season". Spin.ph. August 27, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Excitement brewing in UCBL as it opens season with new television partner". Spin.ph. July 28, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2024.