Chooks 3x3 discusses protocols in owners' meeting

Getting closer to the 3x3 campaign starting.

With Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 securing its professional status from the Games and Amusements Board, league commissioner Eric Altamirano buckled down to work to get the league ready to resume action.

Altamirano met with the team owners who will participate in the upcoming competition Thursday, with the C3 Events Place in San Juan serving as the venue.

Among those gracing the proceedings are San Juan-Go for Gold team governor Chris Conwi, Sta. Lucia sports head Buddy Encarnado, Nueva Ecija team manager Jai Reyes and Mike Baldos, Porac-Big Boss Cement's Ryan Monteclaro, Zamboanga-Family's Brand Sardines' Tonette Roque, Mindoro's Justin Tan and Teytey Teodoro, and Sulu's Marvin Forniza.

The meeting centered on aspects for the upcoming competition, which includes testing, eligibility, and life inside the bubble. According to Altamirano, "We had to be very thorough and detailed during the meeting with the team owners since we can't leave no stone unturned especially with the pandemic still on-going."

Dr. Butch Ong of the UP Science and Society program discussed the health protocols, while GET Philippines tacked the contract tracing application that the league will use for its bubble.

Attendees were pleased with the meeting's outcome, noting that the league is fully complying with guidelines put in place by the Joint Administrative Order.

"We are glad to be part of this organization," expressed Encarnado.

"The players' safety was greatly emphasized earlier. We can't wait to get back to work since this is really for them," added Reyes.

Although teams have yet to reveal their respective quartets for the competition, which is scheduled to take place this September at the INSPIRE Sports Academy, Altamirano guaranteed that there is a lot of player movement from the last time teams played.

"We will definitely see a lot of new faces while our the players from our previous powerhouse teams like Pasig and Basilan will see their players move to new squads. This season will see more balance, I believe," he says.