Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps

Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps is a state-level scheme from the Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand. It helps young players get structured training and take part in regular competitions across the state. Training is held through local camps in every district for sports such as football, athletics, boxing and volleyball at a small fee.

The scheme has been designed to find and support sporting talent from the grassroots level. Sports colleges and hostels run by the department give intensive training along with accommodation to shortlisted players. Winners of state-level competitions receive cash prizes.

Organising Sports Competitions and Training Camps - Introduction

The Department of Sports, Uttarakhand runs these training camps every financial year from April to February. Players who represent the state team do not pay the training fee and only need to pay a small registration fee of ₹50. The scheme aims to keep sports accessible so that young people in every district can train without heavy costs.

Training fees are kept low and differ from sport to sport. For example, sports such as cricket, athletics, hockey, football, wrestling, weightlifting, volleyball, basketball, handball and kabaddi cost about ₹300 per player each year. Badminton and table tennis cost around ₹1000, while swimming is set at about ₹1500 per player each year.

The department also runs two sports colleges, Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun and Shri Hari Singh Thapa Sports College in Lelu, Pithoragarh, along with sports hostels for specialised training.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives useful support to budding athletes through the following avenues:

• Local Training Camps: training is available in sports such as 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 at a small fee.
• Sports Colleges and Hostels: the department runs specialised facilities for disciplines like football, athletics, boxing, volleyball, hockey, badminton, judo and cricket, with admission at a small fee.
• Merit Rewards: winners of state-level sports competitions receive cash prizes of ₹500 for the first position and ₹300 for the third position.

Eligibility

To take part, a player should meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. The player must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
2. Young players should be aged between 8 and 16 years.
3. Amateur players should be above 16 years of age.
4. For local training camps, a player should normally be below 21 years of age, although those who keep training regularly can continue up to 25 years as a hobby player by paying the set registration fee.

Application Process

The scheme follows an offline application process. For local training camps, the District Sports Officer releases a public notice in daily newspapers every March. Applications are submitted directly to the office of the District Sports Officer, and selection trials are held annually during April and May.

STEP 1 - Watch for the public notice published by the District Sports Officer in daily newspapers in March.

STEP 2 - Submit the offline application to the office of the District Sports Officer in the district.

STEP 3 - Attend the selection trials held during April and May.

For admission into Sports Colleges and Hostels, a player must first attend preliminary trials at the district level. Those who qualify then move to the state-level final trials, and admissions are granted based on the merit list and available seats. Direct paid admission is available for certain local camps and for adult amateur players.

Documents

These documents should be kept ready for the application:

1. Proof of age, such as a birth certificate
2. Residence certificate
3. Any other documents asked by the sports department

References

Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand - Official Website

Local Training Camps - Official Details and Fees

Government Order on Local Training Camps (PDF)

FAQ's

Who is eligible to participate in this scheme?

Young players aged 8 to 16 years and amateur players above 16 years who are residents of Uttarakhand can take part. For local training camps, players should normally be below 21 years of age.

Which sports are included in the local training camps?

The camps cover 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.

Are the local training camps free of cost?

No, training is provided at a small fee to keep it easy for local residents. Players who represent the state team do not pay the training fee and only pay a registration fee of ₹50.

What is the role of Sports Colleges and Sports Hostels?

They provide intensive, structured training in specialised sports along with accommodation facilities for successful candidates.

How is admission to Sports Colleges and Hostels conducted?

Admissions happen through a two-tier trial process: preliminary district trials followed by state-level final trials, based on merit and available vacancies.

When are the local training camps announced?

Official notices are published in leading daily newspapers by the District Sports Officer in March each year.

How can applications for local training camps be submitted?

The offline application should be submitted to the office of the District Sports Officer in the district.

When are selection trials for local training camps conducted?

Selection trials usually take place annually in April and May.

What prizes are awarded in state-level competitions?

Participants receive ₹500 for the first position and ₹300 for the third position.