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NYBA tournament coming soon
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Posted on Sep 29 2005
The newly formed Northern Youth Basketball Association announced Wednesday that it would host its first tournament on November.
NYBA was originally planning to host a league in October, but officials Joe Diaz and George Cruz were both selected to guide the Saipan Rotary All Stars in the upcoming Micronesian Basketball Tournament.
The three-week tournament is tentatively set to kick off on Nov. 7 and will conclude with championship games on Nov. 26.
Teams from Garapan, Gualo Rai, China Town, Navy Hill, Puerto Rico, Capitol Hill, Kagman, Tanapag, Achugao, San Roque, As Matuis, and Marpi are welcome to the association’s inaugural competition.
The tournament consists of three divisions, with Division I featuring youths from nine to 12 years of age, Division II for kids 13 to 15 years of age; and Division III for cagers 16 to 19 years of age.
“This is another opportunity for the kids to improve on their skills,” Diaz said earlier. “Even for those that have never played basketball, this is another opportunity for them to learn the game.”
Registration is open and currently ongoing, with deadline set for Oct. 31.
An entrance fee of $100 is also required and teams must also supply age verification documents for each player in the roster.
As with many other leagues in the Commonwealth, one key to hosting the youth league is to promote the sport in hopes of guiding youths to bettering their understanding of the game, both physically and mentally, while also promoting the importance of fair play, sportsmanship, building relationships, and physical fitness.
Diaz added that the NYBA is already making contacts with game officials in preparation for the league, and is inviting anyone interested in assisting through volunteering as a coach or playing a role in organizing the league.
For more information or to pick up a registration form, contact Diaz at 322-7061, Cruz at 234-5562 or email at homanhoben@hotmail.com, Jovie Omar at 664-2502 or email at jvomar@yahoo.com, or Ester Sablan at 287-5783, 287-6866, or email at estersablan@yahoo.com.
Teams who already have a registration form must complete the form and fax to Cruz at 234-5560.
