Practices and Difficulties Encountered by Liga Organizers in the Conduct of Liga ng Bayan

This study aimed to determine the practices and difficulties of the Liga Organizers in conducting Liga ng Bayan. Interviews with the Liga Organizers were done in order to determine their training needs and come up with the most appropriate training program/activities to improve their knowledge in the conduct of liga in their respective barangay. The study concluded that the Liga Organizers have good practices in conducting Liga ng Bayan such as holding meetings and making plans in preparation for the game proper, supervising during the game proper, and holding awarding ceremonies and post evaluation after the games. The difficulties encountered by the Liga Organizers consist mainly of misunderstandings among players, alleged biases of the referees, and rules on set qualifications for players. The Liga Organizers expressed their need for assistance especially on the provision of sports clinic. Results of the study were used to make recommendations to maximize the benefits that can be derived from the best way to conduct/implement Basketball Liga in the barangay through the application of a Standardized Manual of Operation and Guidelines where all the important details in the conduct of Liga are found. Liga Organizers should have a common rules and standard in the proper selection of officiating officials. Sports clinic should be conducted and facilitated by recognized basketball experts before and after the liga. This study also has implications on the health and wellness practice of the residents in the different barangays in Nueva Vizcaya.

Keywords: health and wellness, sports popularity