SPORTS BRIEFS

Volleyball players wanted

There will be a meeting on Monday, August 23 at 6:30pm in the Napu Room at Pacific Islands Club to establish the Northern Mariana Islands Volleyball Association. Any person that has played or would like to play volleyball indoor or outdoor in the CNMI should attend.

Point Break Series Challenge at PIC

Two rounds down and three to go in the Point Break Series Challenge at the Pacific Islands Club, and no matter how much water flows through the park, the competition continues to heat up. If you haven’t yet been down to try the Flow Rider at the PIC, you can still compete on August 28, and September 11.

There are singles, doubles and big trick competitions throughout the tri-month series that is sponsored in part by Coca Cola. Men and women will be grouped into age divisions 12-and-under, 13-17, 18-34, and 35-and-over, and there are still some openings available.

To be a part of all of the action, venture down PIC information counter and pick up an entry form. It’s only $10 to enter one any one of the events, but $30 will grant you access to all five surf-off’s, special discounts, and PIC facility privileges.

For more information, please contact Nan Intharaluk, Evan Hunsberger, Curtis Wilson, or Cole Pritchard by calling 235-6231 extension 5147 or 5148.

NMITFF to hold three races

The NMITFF announced that its Fall Island Relay would be held on August 28.

The event features three divisions-Elementary, Junior High, and High School-and is open to students from both public and private schools.

Also, the All Schools Preliminary Cross Country Trials will be held on September 18 while the next monthly NMITFF track meet will be held on September 25. The meet also serves as the Oceania Open and Under 18 trials.

For more information, contact Elias Rangamar at 664-2503.

Mandatory Umpires meeting

Attention all baseball umpires, if you are interested on rendering your services to the SML Fall League, you are required to attend certification meetings in the conference room at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium beginning Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27 from 6:pm until 7pm. Whether already certified or not, all umpires must attend to be a part of the autumn baseball. For more information, contact SML Vice President Bob Coldeen by calling 235-636.

Island-wide volleyball on the way

The Division of Sports and Recreation will kick off its 2004 Island-wide Volleyball League this coming October at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.

Teams will be limited to a maximum of 15 players each and will be required to pay a $100 entrance fee. League organizers are looking to have men’s, women’s, and youth leagues in an effort to raise the overall skill level of volleyball on the island.

If you are interested in further information, contact either Joe Lizama or Joe Mettao by calling 664-2503 or 664-2508.