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IVYBL Christmas tourney kicks off tomorrow
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Posted on Dec 25 2005
The much-awaited 2005 IVYBL Christmas Tournament will finally take center stage as 14-and-under cagers begin their battle for supremacy tomorrow.
Tournament co-coordinator Jonathan Tenorio had recently disclosed that 10 teams have already shown interest in competing in the tournament.
Included in the cast are San Antonio I and II, Garapan Rollers I and II, Matansa Sparks I and II, Capitol Hill, Chalan Kanoa Saints, Tinian, and the Bwibwiis.
Tenorio, however, said the 10 slots will not be officially filled unless 10 teams pay the $100 entrance fee. Registration remains open until payments for 10 teams are settled.
“A team that’s not on that list but comes in and pays the fee will be in,” Tenorio said. “As long as we don’t have payments from 10 teams, we will keep registration open.”
The tournament kicks off at 9am at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium and runs until Thursday, Dec. 29, with the championship game scheduled for 3pm.
An awards banquet sponsored by Saipan Mayor Juan B. Tudela will be held shortly after the championship game.
Tenorio stressed that all teams must pay the fee and submit required documents prior to the start of the competition. Each team can have up to 18 players, however, only 15 can play in a game.
Tenorio also confirmed that the team that wins the title will not only take home a trophy and a year’s worth of bragging rights, but will also pocket $250. Second place will receive $200, third place $150, and fourth place $100. The team that wins the Sportsmanship Award will receive $75, while the most valuable player will take home $50.
For more information, contact Tenorio or Joe Mettao at 664-2503.
