Definition
UAAP Season 87 is the 87th annual athletic season organized by the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), a sports association comprising eight major universities in the Philippines. The season consists of a series of intercollegiate competitions across a variety of sports.
Overview
The UAAP conducts each season during the Philippine academic year, typically beginning in the second half of the calendar year and concluding in the first half of the following year. Season 87 follows UAAP Season 86 and precedes UAAP Season 88. It includes the same core sports traditionally featured by the UAAP, such as basketball, volleyball, football, swimming, track and field, badminton, chess, and taekwondo, among others. Points accumulated by each member university across all sports determine the overall General Championship.
Etymology / Origin
- UAAP: Acronym for University Athletic Association of the Philippines, founded in 1938.
- Season 87: The ordinal number indicates the sequential iteration of the league’s annual competition since its inception. The numbering continues irrespective of any interruptions (e.g., wartime suspension).
Characteristics
- Member Institutions: The league is composed of eight universities: Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of the Philippines Diliman, University of the East, University of Santo Tomas, Adamson University, Far Eastern University, and National University.
- Sporting Calendar: Each sport follows its own schedule, but the opening ceremony and most prominent events (men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball) are typically highlighted in the early and middle portions of the season, respectively.
- Scoring System: Individual sport championships award points (e.g., 15 for first place, 12 for second, descending to 1 for eighth). The cumulative total determines the General Champion for the season.
- Broadcast and Media: Games are usually televised nationally and streamed online, with major networks holding broadcast rights.
- Host University: One member university is designated as the official host for the season, responsible for organizing the opening ceremony and key logistical aspects. Accurate information about the host for Season 87 is not confirmed.
- Championship Outcomes: The winners of each sport’s tournament are recorded as part of the season’s historical record; specific champions for Season 87 have not been verified.
Related Topics
- University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAUA)
- UAAP Season 86 (previous season)
- UAAP Season 88 (subsequent season)
- General Championship (UAAP)
- Philippine collegiate sports
- List of UAAP member universities
Note: Precise details such as the exact start date, host university, and champions for individual sports in UAAP Season 87 have not been independently verified and therefore are not included.