SPORTS BRIEFS

ATTEND OR BE ON THE SIDE-OUT LOOKING IN

All persons in the CNMI who have played indoor or outdoor volleyball, or possess a desire to do so, are being called to attend a meeting tomorrow, Sept. 16, that aims at shaping the future of the sport in the Marianas for years to come.

At 6:30pm, bumpers, setters, and spikers will gather at Charley’s Cabaret, located inside the Pacific Islands Club, to establish the Northern Mariana Islands Volleyball Association. Now is the time to offer your views and suggestions, as the meeting will include a discussion of the future of organized volleyball in the CNMI, as well as to nominate association officers.

For more information about the NMIVA, contact Jon Cramer by calling 235-6231 ext. 5147.

NMITFF ALL 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.

The event begins at 6:30am, with check-in at 6am.

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 five students will begin their push to reign supreme at the American Memorial Park.

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.

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.