SPORTS BRIEFS

MARIANAS SOFTBALL CUP STARTS TODAY

The 2nd Annual Miller Lite Marianas Softball Cup kicks off today, June 4, with teams slugging it our for the $500 first-place cash prize and the honor of representing the Saipan in the final tournament featuring champion teams from Guam, Tinian and Rota.

The teams will be limited to a maximum of 15 players and a female must be on the field at all times in the modified coed tourney.

All of the games will be played at the Oleai Sports Complex. For more information about the tournament, or to register your team, contact Bob Guerrero by calling either 235-1580 or 888-0215.

SUMMER CAMP RETURNS TO HYATT

Camp Hyatt returns this June 7 and will be offering children from ages 4 to 12 years old tons of fun and enjoyment for the following nine weeks of summer.

Camp will run every week Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm daily with extended care available from 3pm to 5pm for an additional $5 an hour. Prices for camp this summer are $30 for one day, $100 for one week, or $175 for one session

This price includes lunch but kids are encouraged to bring snacks from home. Some daily activities are swimming, a variety of sports and games, and arts and crafts.

For more information and registration please call Camp Hyatt at 234-1234 extension 25 or 27 and look for Megan Kelly.

SWIM LESSONS UP

The Saipan Swim Club will once again attempt to make swimmers of land-lovers.

Starting on June 7 through 18, the SSC will conduct swim lessons from 7:30am to 8:30am at the Kan Pacific Swimming Pool in Marpi.

To pre-register please call Linda Graf at 322-4723 or Mike Villagomez at 256-5668 or leave a message on the answering machines. Those interested are requested to leave their names and other pertinent information like level of swimming and contact numbers.

ROTARY CAGING STARTS JUNE 11

The 2004 Rotary Club of Saipan Summer Youth Basketball League unfolds at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium this June 11.

The Division of Sports and Recreation said that the deadline for entries is on June 7 at 12pm. Entries must include team rosters, players’ proof of age, completed waiver forms, and $5 membership fee. Team must also shell out $20 for team insurance payable to AON Insurance.

The Rotary basketball league is open for 18-and-under players. The cut-off date for players going on 19 years old is September 30 of this year.

For more information on the upcoming 2004 Rotary Club of Saipan Summer Youth Basketball League, please call Elias Rangamar at 664-2503 or 664-2508.