The PBA has warned of harsh penalties for every breach of health protocols as the 12 teams prepare for their long-delayed return to 5-on-5 scrimmages.
According to commissioner Willie Marcial, violators face a whopping fine of P100,000 and suspension for 10 days as the PBA tightens things up on the full-contact practices to be held under a closed-circuit setup.
“Lalakihan natin yan (We’ll make the penalties stiffer),” said Marcial.
He said the pro league will base the sanctions on what was set for the 2020 Philippine Cup bubble in Clark -- P100,000 fine and 10-day ban.
“We’ll be strict on this because we want this to be successful. This is not only for their own sake but for their teammates, fellow players, and families,” said Marcial, who views a hitch-free return to scrimmages as a strong jumpoff point to the actual games.
Unlike last year when scrimmages were held inside a bubble, teams will follow a home-venue-home routine for the sessions that could start as early as May 18.
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