SPORTS BRIEFS

ToC early bird registration ongoing

The countdown has already begun to the Tournament of Champions 2004, and with only a couple of weeks remaining until the early bird entry discount expires, now is the time to register for one of the region’s premiere golfing events.

The final day to qualify for the $175 fees is Friday, July 23. After that, those wishing to participate in the ninth staging of the tournament will be required to pay $200.

If you are interested in playing in the tournament, pick up a registration form at Las Vegas Discount Golf, Dan Dan Driving Range, the DFS Galleria, any of the Shell gas stations, or at any of the local golf courses. Completed forms should be dropped off on the second floor of the DFS Galleria at the security/administration office. For more information about the tournament, visit the tournament website at www.tocsaipan.org.

Rotary season to start this week

The organizers of the Rotary Club of Saipan Summer Youth Basketball League have decided to push back the date of the season opening tip-off due to the effects of Typhoon Tingting and the Micronesian Basketball Tournament.

According to organizers the Rotary hopes to open its curtains on July 14 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.

If you are interested in further information about the Rotary Club of Saipan Summer Youth Basketball League, contact Elias Rangamar by calling 664-2503.

25-and-under caging set to start

The BANMI 25-and-under Basketball League is slated to begin in the second or third of this month.

Players eligible to see action in the league are those whose 26th birthday does not predate the opening of the season. Team rosters should be submitted as soon as possible and should include the participants’ proof of age.

For more information on the upcoming 22-and-under Basketball League, please call league coordinator Abner Venus at 287-5911.

CFL asking for new logo for new season

The Commonwealth Football League is planning to change its old logo design and is accepting new designs from the islands’ artists.

The 2004 season of the CFL is set to start on August 14 and board chairman John S. Blanco hopes that a new logo would be in place before that.

For more information on the logo design request, contact Blanco by calling 483-3517 or 288-2639.