SPORTS BRIEFS

ROTARY BASKETBALL COACHES TO MEET TODAY

The Rotary Club of Saipan Summer Youth Basketball League has scheduled a meeting at noon today at the Gilbert C. Ada conference room to discuss the start of the league.

The league was supposed to start last June 8 but was pushed back because of Typhoon Tingting.

For more information, please contact league coordinator Elias Rangamar at 664-2503 or 664-2508.

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.

SOFTBALL LEAGUES POSTPONED

The Saipan Softball Association announced that the 2004 Men’s Island Wide Slow-Pitch Softball League, the 2004 Men’s Island Wide Fast-Pitch Softball League and the 2004 Women’s Island Wide Slow-Pitch Softball League have all been postponed and the tentative opening date will be on July 5.

For more information, please contact SSA president Robert A. Guerrero at 888-0215/235-1580.

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.

CFL BOARD TO MEET NEXT WEEK

The Commonwealth Football League will have a meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 6pm at J’s Restaurant in Gualo Rai.

Board members and team representatives are required to attend the meeting, which will discuss a variety of topics including dates, times, rule changes, equipment issues, practice schedules and the basic requirements need by each player.

If you are interested in getting more information about the CFL or becoming a player, contact board chairman John S. Blanco by calling either 483-3517 or 288-2639.

CFL’S VERIZON ISLANDERS BEGIN HOLDING PRACTICES

Verizon Islanders of the Commonwealth Football League want is holding practices every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at the airport football field beginning at 5:30pm.

Team representative Gus Romolor is inviting anyone that is interested to practice with the team. He wants his team to be prepared this year and to him, there’s no time like the present.

SAIPAN FISHING TOURNEY ON AUG. 28 AND 29

The 20th Annual Saipan International Fishing Tournament will be held on August 28 and 29 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.

CNMI TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESCHEDULED

The CNMI National Track and Field Championships has been pushed back to July 17. The schedule of events have not been released as of yet, but there is sure to be a wide array for athletes in all categories.

If you are interested in further information about the championships, please contact Elias Rangamar by calling 664-2503.