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By
Roselyn B. Monroyo
Variety News Staff
GUAMs NU
Heights is back to defend their title in the mens division of the
2007 Jam Attack volleyball tournament, which will kick off tonight at
the Gilbert C. Ada Gym.
The Heights, which defeated Burma Blue in last years finals with
eventual tournament MVP Rob Borden pacing the visitors, are leading the
10-team field in the mens division.
Tinian and Hagan are fielding one team each in the mens division
The NU Heights are also bringing two womens squads to challenge
NMI teams and one squad each from Tinian and Hagan. So far, eight teams
have confirmed their participation in the womens division.
This years womens defending champion is Pikkan Gaga, which
downed Burma Pink in the 2006 finals.
Northern Mariana Islands Volleyball Association vice president Taula Peter
is reminding coaches to attend a meeting tonight at 5 p.m at the Ada Gym.
The $150 entrance fee is also due today. NMIVA will strictly implement
a no pay, no play rule.
The champion teams in the annual tournament will receive a perpetual trophy.
Cash prizes also await the top placers and the second and third finishers.
For more information, contact Peter at 483-9263.
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