Announcing the 2010 Challenge Life Triple Threat Basketball Camps! Tuition for the 2010 camps is FREE! August 4th – 6th at West Valley High School in Fairbanks. Official sign up day is July 6th at 10:00 AM at the Era ticketing counter in the Fairbanks International Airport. Contact hajduke@mac.com with questions.

The Spring 2010 Challenge Life Rock ‘N Run! Rock music clinics May 18th – 21st at Barrow High School. The Spring Whaling Walk and Run is Saturday May 22nd @ 10AM, leaving from Barrow High School. Everyone who attends will get a long sleeve Challenge Life T-shirt!

Sound Files

1. Carvers_Hand
2. Kaktovic_Drum_Group_Performance_1
3. Northern_Lights
4. Nuitsuq_Drum_Group_Performance_1
5. Midnight_Sun
6. Kaktovic_Drum_Group_Performance_2
7. Native_Pride
8. Nuitsuq_Drum_Group_Performace_2
9. Breath_of_a_Whale
10. Point_Hope_Kid_Drummers

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Credits

Carvers Hand
Words and Music Matt Lewis Band
Vocals Crystalynn Tulai
North Slope Night
Words: Crystal Tulai, Matt Lewis and Camron Levanger
Music: Matt Lewis Band
Children’s Voices: Fourth Graders at Fred Ipalook Elementary School in Barrow, Alaska
Midnight Sun
Words and Music: George Kaleak Sr. “TK” and Matt Lewis Band
Native Pride
Words: Mac Rock Jr.
Drums: Kaktovik Dance Group, Nuiqsut Dance Group
Beat Arrangement: Camron Levanger
Breath of a Whale
Words: Based on a Poem Written by Rainey “Nasugraq” Higbee
Music: Matt Lewis Band
Whale Sounds: North Slope Borough and Chris Clark at Cornell University
Kaktovik Dance Group is:
Stephanie Aishanna. Katheryn Aishanna, Fannie S, Persilla K, Ellis T, Mary S,
Charles L. Flossie, Bailey A, Daniella S, Ruby R, Georgianna T, Kalea R, Alecia
F, Sheldon B, Jonas M, Flora R, Crystal K, Courtney K, George Kaleak Sr.,
Betty B, Sheldon B
Nuiqsut Dance is:
John Ipalook, Michelle Ipalook, Laura Kunaknana, Beverly Sielak
Artwork: Rex Rock Jr. and Anitfreeze Design
Musicians
Matt Lewis: Guitar,Vocals
Camron Levanger: Guitar, Vocals, Beats
Ryan Graves: Drums
Chad Bates: Bass Guitar
*Full Web Album Player, and Hi Definition downloads of the entire album are coming soon. Stay tuned for more updates too!

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE: 2010 3on3 State Tournament Registration Form

The 2010 Midnight Sun 3on3 State Basketball Tournament. June 20th, 2010 in downtown Fairbanks, AK. Hosted by Mike Hajdukovich and Al Sokaitis. Print registration form from this website, or pick up a form at Play t Again Sports. Make sure your registration forms are turned in by June 18th to Play It Again Sports.

It’s A Challenge Life Summer!

Mike and I wanted to take a quick moment to remind everyone of some of the exciting activities
we have in store for this summer. I am sure we will add to the list and honor as many requests
as possible but for now, here it is:

Barrow Advanced Basketball Camp

This past April, Coach Sokaitis took a group of men and women high school basketball players to compete against
college athletes in Oregon and Washington. The trip demonstrated that many of the athletes from the Slope
could compete at the next level if they enhanced their skill level and became bigger, faster and stronger athletes.
Challenge Life will be offering an advanced camp for high school players who would like to, one day, compete at
the collegiate level. The camp will take place at Barrow High School at the following times and dates:

Barrow Basketball Camp for Junior High School Players

Challenge Life will offer a basketball camp for Junior High School boys and girls that would like to raise
their level of play. The camp will focus on:

One on one skills.
Position play to include the post play, point guard play and wing play.
Transition basketball – offense and defense.
Team and individual defense.
Shooting.
Rebounding.
Ball handling.
Passing.
There will also be games and contests.

Challenge Life will run a basketball camp for elementary students in Barrow this August.

Music Camp in Barrow

Challenge Life will be holding a music camp in Barrow under the direction of Matt Lewis and
Cameron Levanger. The dynamic duo will focus on voice, guitar and music production.

Barrow 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Lace em up! Old and young, short and tall, get a couple of friends to join you for two exciting nights
of three on three basketball competition. Details will be posted around town or contact Noe in the
Borough Building.

Mike Needs Some Company!

On Saturday May 22 at 10:00am, Mike is going for a run. I know, you think we lost it but bear with me.
Would you like to get in shape, lose a few pounds or develop a more effiecient heart? Well, as the Chinese
say, “a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.” The first step on the Slope begins when Mike
takes a two mile jog starting a Barrow High School. Join Mike in a fun run and receive a “First Step” tee
shirt and workout plan. The rest is up to you!

Position Play Camp in Anchorage

Many of the top players in the state will gather at Luman Christi High School in Anchorage for this
high level, competitive position play camp. Slope residents who wish to attend will not be charged a
camp fee but must contact Coach Sokaitis by May 15th. A brochure will be emailed on request.

Girl’s Team Camp in Wasilla

Join many of the top high school teams in Alaska as they compete in the State’s number one team
camp. Slope teams are admitted tuition free, compliments of Challenge Life. Contact Coach Sokaitis
for further information.

The State 3 on 3 Tournament

Come and compete against the State’s best on June 20th in Fairbanks. A variety of divisions offer the opportunity
for all to stake a claim as Alaska’s top 3 on 3 hoop team. It not just basketball, however, as numerous events
are running to celebrate the sommer solstice, including, foot races, live music, parades and baseball. Contact
Mike at hajduke@mac.com or call 907 322-0626 for further information.

Point Hope Athletes to Visit Colorado

The Point Hope men’s and women’s cross country teams are selling baked goods and saving their bread (oops,
I mean money) for an exciting week long trip to Colorado. Coach Sokaitis will be hosting the teams as they take
advantage of 8,000 feet in altitude to train alongside of some of the nation’s elite runners. The team will also
tour the rockies, whitewater raft, hike, bike and visit some of the colleges in the area.

Next report will have a listing of Slope athletes on their way to study and play college basketball next year.

Heck, we haven’t even started on August.

See you soon,

“Challenge Life” with the help of GCI, ASRC, the Mayor’s Healthy Communities program, BP and CH2M took 27 boys and girls to the Pacific Northwest to visit schools and play basketball in front of college coaches last week. The roster included the following Slope residents:

Girls

Jalene Kanayrak Barrow
Lynette Hepa Barrow
Nicole Smith Barrow
Ruth Nash Point Hope
Carrie Ann Kowunna Point Hope
Michelle Lane Point Hope
Lillian Weber Anaktuvuk Pass
Mary Hugo Anaktuvuk Pass
Rhoda Mekiana Anaktuvuk Pass

Boys

Tyler Adams Barrow
Victor Unutoa Barrow
Adam Sage Point Hope
Zach Lane Point Hope
Ebrulik Lane Point Hope

The trip included stops at St Martin’s College, the University of Puget Sound, Pierce College, Western Oregon State College, Concordia College, Green River College, Skagit Valley College and the University of Washington. In addition to visiting schools, the student-athletes discussed topics ranging from history and health to the variety of school affiliations, NCAA, NAIA or Junior Colleges to
drug and alcohol abuse.

What the College Tour Really Means

It is a difficult chore, as we speak to sponsors, educators and parents, to express the value of the Challenge Life tour. Perhaps it is
best to read the words of the young men and women who traveled to the Pacific Northwest for the answer.

“This is a big opportunity for kids like us. I never really thought I would be able to play basketball at a college.
Now that I have come here, I think anything is possible.”

“My dream is to become a preschool teacher in my hometown, teaching at the same school I attended. I want to
show my community that I came from the same place, experienced the same things and went to college to
reach my goals. I want to be a positive example for my community and help lead the younger generation on the right path
to further their education.”

“The Challenge Life program has taught me perseverance and to never give up on my dreams. Some people may think
this program is based on basketball but it’s not. This program helps a person lead a healthier, smarter lifestyle.”

A Big Thank You!

Mike and I would like to give a sincere thanks to the students, parents and sponsors who made this trip possible, especially,
Rob Galosich, John Quarterman, Rex Rock Jr., Sarah Nicely and Noe Texiera who served as chaperones.