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Posted on Jan 25 2005
Experience mountain-bikers needed
The Northern Mariana Islands Triathlon Federation will be hosting a mountain bike race, followed by the ORAXTERE in March, and in order to get the road racers prepared for the rigors of an off-road race, the NMITF is planning to offer beginner courses in mountain bike operation within the week.
According to the race director of the NMITF Enticer Series, Sue Knecht, the only thing holding them back from offering “Extreme Riding 101” is the scheduling of volunteers for the course.
“We have a lot of nervous newbies going for either XTERRA or XTERRA Sport this year, and I want to help them out because I felt exactly the same way last year. We have not done any off-road Enticer stuff, so we are hoping for volunteers to help clear some trail section on Wireless Road next weekend,” said Knecht.
If you would like to volunteer, you will be asked to select the date, set the course, be the teacher, and contact Knecht with your intentions via email at sueknecht1@yahoo.com
BANMI sets 25-and-under caging
The Basketball Association of the Northern Mariana Islands will begin play on Feb 11 with five teams expected to see action.
The five confirmed teams are Toyota Ol’Aces, Hoopaholics, Ghasias Brothers, Ulloa, and Garapan Rollers. The two on the outside looking in are San Vicente Sunrisers and Tanapag Warriors.
Games of the 25-and-under league will initially be played on Wednesdays and Fridays. The first game begins at 6:30pm with the second game scheduled at 8pm or immediately after the conclusion of the first game.
Hoopaholics and Ulloa will see action in the opener on Feb. 11, while the nightcap features Saipan Rotary Club Summer Youth Basketball League rivals Toyota Ol’Aces and Garapan Rollers.
Players eligible to see action in the league are those whose 26th birthday does not predate the opening of the season.
Registration fee for the 25-and-under league is $900 for teams who wish to have uniforms supplied by the league or $600 for teams who already have their own uniforms.
For more information about the 25-and-under league, please call BANMI president Mike Muna at 664-3582, or league coordinators Abner Venus at 287-5911 and Elias Rangamar at 664-2503.
