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SML to hold Masters league meeting on Thursday
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Posted on Aug 26 2005
The Saipan Major League remains upbeat about organizing a Masters Baseball League and will hold a general membership meeting next week in hopes of getting the ball rolling.
This according to SML official Tony Rogolifoi, who encouraged individuals interested in suiting up in the league to take part in the meeting scheduled for 5:30pm on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium conference room.
SML began entertaining the idea of holding a Masters league after recent success by the CNMI delegation to the Pacific Masters Tournament held on Guam earlier in the year.
The league will be open to players above the age of 35 years and will serve as a venue to prepare for upcoming international competitions, such as tournaments in Australia.
Rogolifoi had earlier said that players must notify officials of their interest as team rosters will be organized by league officials.
“The officials are going to finalize the roster for each team,” Rogolifoi said. “This is to balance out the competition. We don’t want one team to be the powerhouse and dominate all the time.”
Officials anticipate at least enough players to form four teams, however, if possible, more teams will be formed.
Rogolifoi said officials would set an opening date as soon as all teams are organized and a venue is secured.
He said SML is currently working with Kan Pacific management in hopes of securing the field in Marpi as the Francisco M. Palacios Baseball Field will be off limits to enable grass in the infield to grow.
Rogolifoi added that performances in the league, which is expected to be an annual event, will serve as a key role in selecting members of the CNMI team to an upcoming masters tournament in Australia this November.
For more information, contact Rogolifoi at 664-2508.
