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Posted on Oct 27 2004
With all of the high-powered softball teams playing in the local slow-pitch leagues, there is no reason that Saipan cannot take down a squad from Guam—especially if the game is on Saipan turf.
That is the hope of SEA manager Jon Cramer of the Pacific Islands Club, as he announced that the 11th Annual PIC Thanksgiving Softball Tournament is returning to the Oleai Sports Complex on Thursday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 21.
Last year, the squad known as Big Daddy made the trip from Guam and won the championship, and they have announced that they will be returning to defend their title. With the local talent crop beginning to blossom, chances are high that the champs can be dethroned.
“We’re hoping to bring the title back to Saipan,” said Cramer.
The games of the slow-pitch double elimination tournament played on Thursday and Friday will be played in the evening at the Oleai Sports Complex, while the Saturday and Sunday will be played under the sun.
The entry fee for the four-day tournament is $150 per team, with full payment and the list of all players (20 players max) to be submitted no later than Monday, Nov. 15.
Last year, 16 teams vied for a shot at the championship and the assortment of PIC prizes, and this year organizers are looking to have even more teams in the mix. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Marianas Tourism Education Council—the organization that governs the My Wave program.
To register for the tournament, pick up a roster and waiver form at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. For more information, contact Newman Techur at 234-0173 or Jon Cramer at 235-6231 ext. 5148.
