Registation extended for Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament ADVERTISING Registation extended for Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces anglers have until Aug. 14, to register for the Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament that will be
Registation extended for Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announces anglers have until Aug. 14, to register for the Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament that will be held Aug. 21-23.
Completed registration forms and payment must turned in to the Department’s Recreation Division Office at 799 Pi‘ilani Street in Hilo or postmarked no later than Aug. 14. Registration forms will not be accepted at other Department of Parks and Recreation offices or facilities.
Registration forms, along with tournament rules, are available at County Parks and Recreation facilities island-wide, S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo and J. Hara Store in Kurtistown.The forms also can be found online at: hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation/.
For more information, call the Department’s Recreation Office at 961-8740 or 962-2103.
Waimea bubble soccer registration open
Waimea Athletics is now accepting registration for 3 vs. 3 Bubble Ball Soccer. The max roster is five. Divisions offered are for ages 11-12 and 13-14.
Register online now until Sept. 2 at waimeaathletics.weebly.com.
A mandatory clinic will be held Sept. 2 from 4-5 p.m. at Waimea Park.
For more information, email waimeaathletics@gmail.com or call 640-5519.
Biddy basketball in Waimea extended
Team registration deadline for Waimea Biddy Basketball has been extended to Aug. 21.
A clinic will be held Monday-Wednesday at Thelma Parker Gym. Ages 5-6 will play at 3:30 p.m., and ages 7-8 at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Melissa Samura at 887-3014.
Kohala biddy basketball, volleyball registration.
There will be Biddy Basketball (ages 5-8) registration held at Hisaoka Gym in Kohala on Aug. 10 and Aug. 12 from 4-5 p.m. Registration is free and includes uniform.
Practices will be held in the second half of August and games will be in September-October.
There will be volleyball (ages 4-8) registration held at Hisaoka Gym in Kohala on Aug. 24 and Aug. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Registration is free and includes uniform.
Practices for volleyball will be held in the first half of September and games will start in the second half of September and run through the end of October.
For more information,contact Kim at 895-1939.
Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament opening ceremony
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament invites the public to attend its Opening Ceremony at the Kailua Pier Aug. 9 starting at 5 p.m.
This official recognition of teams from around the world marks the start of the 56th annual tournament. Nine participating countries will be acknowledged as each national anthem is played and flag raised. Families and community members are invited to attend as the Kailua Pier comes to life with music and celebration.
The family-friendly event will host food booths and trucks, craft vendors and free musical entertainment.
The event is free and open to the public. Bleacher seats are first come, so don’t delay.
For more tournament information, log onto hibtfishing.com
Kona Hongwanji Golf Tournament
The Kona Hongwanji golf tournament will be Aug. 9 at Big Island Country Club. Tee off is as 8 a.m. with registration starting at 6:45 a.m.
Format will be a two-person scramble with maximum team handicap of 48. Entry fee is $120 per person (green fee and cart, lunch and donation). Two mulligan included in entry fee. Low gross and low net team prizes. Please call Aaron Nagata at 936-3279 or Peggy at 937-2380/email peggyciriako@gmail.com.
Mauna Loa Training Time Trial
The Hawaii Cycling Club’s 17-mile Mauna Loa Training Time Trial and Saturday Ride are scheduled for Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. on the Mauna Loa Observatory Road.
Participants can choose between the training time trial and the non-timed Saturday Club ride, which will start immediately after the timed event.
Casual bicyclists take your time and enjoy Mauna Loa Observatory Road’s spectacular views and very light traffic.
HCC’s famous Talk Story food and beverage station will be at the finish line. Registration will be from 7:30 -7:45 a.m. at Kipuka Pu’u Huluhulu (Native Tree Sanctuary parking lot off of Saddle Rd.)
Either an annual membership or a one day membership is required to participate. The annual membership fee is $20. The one day fee is $10.
Visit hawaiicyclingclub.com for more information and the membership form.
On the ‘Emily T Gail Show’
Guests: Alisa Zee is a Veteran broadcaster who started her career in 1977. She was born into the industry as the daughter of broadcast icon Specs Howard, founder of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Detroit. one of the nation’s leading private communications schools.. Alisa shares how the Specs Howard School prepares students for a career in radio and television, graphic design and digital media arts by learning the industry first hand.
West Hawaii Special Olympics Power lifting Coach Denise Lindsey talks about her role at the Special Olympics World Games held in L.A. where Isaiah Wong from her Kona Powerlifting team received a silver medal in Squat, Gold medal in deadlift and Gold in combination of three lifts.
Denise shares about the mission of Special Olympics particularly on the Big Island and how anyone can be involved as a volunteer or coach. There is no fee for participation for the Special Olympic athletes.
Updates: -18th Annual Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation Dinner, Silent Auction & Fundraiser for Hawaii County Fire Department Saturday Sept 5 at the Fairmont Orchid.
Note: Gail’s shows are available at espnhawaii.com, under the “lineup” tab, or on iTunes as a free podcast. For more information, contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.
