SPAT 2012
Calender
First Round of SPAT will be held in schools from 8-17 Nov, 2011. It will consist of three events only - 30 m flying race, 6x10 shuttle Run & Standing Broad Jump. Those scoring over 75% will be recommended by the concrened school for the Round II. Sport department will conduct subsequent rounds on its own to identify top 5000 participants for scholarship.
Round II of SPAT will be hed from 6-15 Dec, 2011. In this leg, all 7 tests SPAT - 30m Flying, 6 x 10m Shuttle Run, Forward Bend and Reach, Standing Broad Jump, Vertical Jump, Medicine Ball and 800m race - will be administered. The department shall conduct final round later on.
Final Round of SPAT will be hed from 20-25 Jan, 2012. In this leg, agian all 7 tests of SPAT - 30m Flying, 6 x 10m Shuttle Run, Forward Bend and Reach, Standing Broad Jump, Vertical Jump, Medicine Ball and 800m race - will be administered.
School Sports Week
All schools in the state - both government and private ones - will observe Sport Week from 8-17 Nov. 2011.
From 8 Nov, 2011 onwards.
From 8 Nov onwards, 3 events of SPAT - 30 meter flying race, 6x10 meter shuttle run & standing broad jump - will be adminstered. Those scoring over 75% will be recommended by the schools for the Round II to the DSO concerned in precribed form . ALL SPAT INOF (DRAFT)
What is SPAT?
SPAT stands for Sports & Physical Aptitude Test. It a battery of seven tests that reliably measures one's athletic potential in terms of agility, flexibility endurance and strength. There are 7 tests - 800 meter run, 30 meter race, 6x10 shuttle run, medicine ball throw, forward bend and reach, vertical high jump and standing broad jump. Scoring is age and gender responsive.
Why you must take SPAT if you are in the age group of 8-19 years?
You come to know how good you are athletically. If you score above 75%, you can realistically aspire for a career in sports. In 75-60% slab, you can still use your will power and get to 75%+ level by regular practice. In 60-45%? You need to hit the road now, you are hurting yourself with a sedate lifestyle. Below 45%? you are high-risk for a lifestyle disease; time to act is now.
What you stand to get for scoring above 75% and being among first 5000 in SPAT?
If you score 75%+ and are among first 5000, you will get a monthly scholarship delivered directly to your account @ Rs 1500 for 8-14 years age group and Rs 2000 for 15-19 years for a year along with coaching and opportunity to play in grass root tournaments whereby you can graduate to higher level on strength of your performance.
What is the schedule of SPAT 2012?
Online registration for SPAT will start at 8am, 25 Oct 2011 and remain open till 9pm, 5 Nov 2011. School rounds will be conducted by PTIs and DPE under the guidance of sports department officials in three events: 6X10 shuttle run, 30 meter race and standing vertical jump. Those scoring over 75% will qualify for the second round to be conducted by sports department officials. Participants scoring above 75% this time will again be re-tested in the third round of SPAT by a different set of testers. idea is to deliver a high-fidelity SPAT score.
Where to get SPAT Id from?
Log on to play4india.com , fill and submit the registration form. A print-out containing SPAT ID will be auto-generated.
What to do with the SPAT ID?
Take it to your school PTIs and DPEs. They are expected to conduct school round of SPAT and forward your name to the Sports Department, Haryana for Level II. In case your school fails to organize SPAT, log on to play4india.com to choose your nearest Center for school level SPAT that will be conducted by sports department on its own.
How will you receive the scholarship?
Under government's 'direct to athlete' approach, scholarship amount will be credited to your accounts directly. Process for delivering scholarship through EZ Paycard is on; the amount will be loaded to your paycard the moment your 22-days attendance in the playground is confirmed by your coach/trainer.
What are you expected do with the scholarship money?
Use is to meet your sports-related needs. For example, you may buy sports kit or pay for sports-related travel. Where you are in good numbers, you can organize yourself into team, pool your money and do things like hire a coach.
How a SPAT score is as important as a school grade?
It helps you in making right choices. If you score high, you can realistically aspire for a career in sports. If your score is in on lower side, you can help yourself with better diets and greater physical activities.
What precisely the government intends to achieve?
Increased participation in sports, particularly in schools. Idea is to raise health standards through higher physical activity, deliver social cohesion through increased interactions among different groups in a friendly setting, help build a culture of innovation, commitment and competitiveness through sports and put readjustment demand on the economy to create sufficient career opportunities around athletic aptitude.
How sports is as good a career option as higher education?
With the government's performance-linked Job Guarantee & Cash Award schemes, career in sports is now as assured as in Higher education.
How playing helps you, India?
Excellence in sports brings you benefits of sports quota in government jobs and college admissions. It enhances your job prospects in high-end private companies and admissions in good universities round the world. Private companies like Yahoo & Googles treat sports as key personality differentiator while manning their leadership positions. Commitment and competitiveness learnt in playgrounds will bring innovation in workplaces and help India in moving up the economic value chain.
What to do if you are not from Haryana?
You can still apply. A large number of you can prompt the governments to implement similar programs in your state. Introducing a certain number of scholarships for top-end performers at SPAT, even if you are not from Haryana, is under government's active consideration.
So, what to do now?
Log on to play4india.com to register if 8-19 years of age group. And log on to facebook.com/play4india to show your solidarity for 'play4india' campaign if you are anyone - student, player, teacher, parents, community leader, government officials, corporate employees, volunteer or a concerned citizens. A popular sports culture is need of the hour; just show that you care for sports.
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