SPORTS BRIEFS

Point Break Series Challenge at PIC

Four rounds down and one 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 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.

Saipan fishing tourney on Sept. 11-12

The 20th Annual Saipan International Fishing Tournament will be held on Sept. 11 and 12, and boats from Guam, Palau, Rota, and Tinian are expected to grace the two-day fishing tourney.

The top three ranks will be awarded in the following game fish categories: Bill fish, yellow fin, wahoo, mahi mahi, and skip jack. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first participant to land a marlin weighing over 624.34 lbs. and a yellow fin tuna weighing over 106 lbs.

Applications for the event, containing the rules and schedules of the event will soon be available at the Marianas Visitors Authority and the Fishing Tackle Shop.

For more information on the 20th Annual Saipan International Fishing Tournament and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Martin F. Duenas at 664-3200/3201 or Wolf Mojica at 234-6615.

NMITFF schools fall relay on Sept. 18

The Northern Marianas Track and Field Federation disclosed that its first All Schools Fall Island Relay has been pushed back and is rescheduled to unfold on Sept. 18 to give schools sufficient time to prepare for the event.

It was originally scheduled to take place last Saturday, Aug. 28.

Schools may form teams for both division in the 9-and-under, 11-and-under-14-and-under, and 18-and-under age groups.

Teams of about five students will begin their push to reign supreme at the American Memorial Park. The number of students per team, however, has yet to be confirmed.

Each member will run a mile at a time, switching off with another team member when the said distance has been completed.

Teams will continue switching off until its final member completes the final leg of the race at the newly built Oleai Sports Complex built track and field facility.

Each team is required to have a designated vehicle that would follow the team from the starting point to the track oval. The vehicle would also serve to pick up and drop runners at switch-off points throughout the race.

For more information, contact board members Kurt Barnes at 234-5498 ext. 1348, Elias Rangamar at 664-2503, or James Lee at 483-0290.

Rocball returns to action

The world Organized rocball Interscholastic and Community League is currently in its practice round and would kick off its 2004 regular season sometime in the third week of this month.

All games will be held at the Marianas High School Gymnasium or Green Court.

No entrance fee is required and the league is open to anyone in the community.

Interested teams are urged to contact James Feger at 664-3810 or 288-8722.

Hyatt Golf Classic set for Sept. 25

Hyatt Regency Saipan is proud to announce that its 9th Annual Club of the Hyatt Golf Classic will take place on Sept. 25 at the Kingfisher Golf Links.

Like in the previous years, Club of the Hyatt Golf Classic will once again donate 100 percent of its proceeds to the CNMI’s Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Check in time for the tourney is between 6:30-7:25am, with shot gun at 7:30am.

A fee of $95 will be required for participants who are Club Elan and Club at the Hyatt members, while non-members will be charged $110. The fees must be submitted by September 21.

The tournament features a 6-person scramble and hole-in-one prizes, among others.

This year’s Club of the Hyatt Golf Classic will also culminate with a fantastic banquet at the Hyatt poolside. Guests for the banquet who do not take part in the tournament will be charged $35.

For more information, contact Faheem Ebrahim at 234-1242/3 ext. 27 or email at febrahim@hyattsaipan.com