Elks basketball competition set Jan. 11
Boys and girls ages 8 to 13 are invited to participate in the Elks Hoop Shoot Competition on Jan. 11 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration begins at noon with competition to follow. Age groups are: 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13.
The boy and girl in each age group with the highest scores may advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals April 10 to 13 at Springfield, Mass.
This is a free event. For information, call Joe Reynolds at 334-0077.
North Hawaii Little League registration open
North Hawaii Little League is accepting registrations from boys and girls ages 9 to 12 for its 2014 season. The registration deadline is Jan. 4.
A mandatory meeting and clinic for all interested participants is set from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 4 at Waimea Park’s main field. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided for all participating youths.
Interested participants may contact Vice President Jerry Bleckel at 333-9552 or jbleckel@hpa.edu.
BIIF seeking water polo officials
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation is seeking water polo officials for the spring season. Experience is not required and officiating classes will be offered.
For more information contact Kealakehe athletic director Mike Hernandez at 960-2809 or mike_hernandez@notes.k12.hi.us.
Westside Softball slow pitch tournament
The Westside Softball team will host the 13th annual Slow Pitch Softball Tournament Jan. 24 to 26 at the Old Kona Airport Park.
The tournament will feature men’s and women’s divisions and offer team and individual awards. The event will also include a home run derby.
The entry fee per team is $300, with $100 due by Jan. 19. Limited slots are available.
To register a team, contact Jamieson Taketa at 938-8664 or Shane Alani at 640-0824.
West Coast Little League meeting
West Coast Little League will hold a general membership meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 3 at Hooko Park in Waikoloa.
On the agenda will be board member elections for the upcoming season.
For more information contact Kristi Gaidya at 960-8042.
Jack Berry a guest on Gail show
Longtime sportswriter Jack Berry is a guest on the Emily T Gail Show. A member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Berry shares stories about the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings as well as the teams’ impact on the Motor City.
Past shows are available at espnhawaii.com under “lineup” or as a free podcast on iTunes. Contact Gail at emilytgail@emilys.org for information.
9th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run is Sunday
Hawaii Sport Events presents the ninth annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Sunday at Kailua Pier. The Christmas-themed event starts at 7:30 a.m. and features a 5K- and 1-mile run/walk and free Santa’s Keiki Dash for children 6 and younger.
Entry is $25 for the 5K and $10 for the mile event with late fees applied to race-day sign-ups.
Entry forms are available at Big Island Running Company until Saturday. For registration details and more information visit kona5K.com or email Rani Henderson at rani@hawaiisportevents.com.
Keaau seeking head football coach
Keaau High School is seeking a varsity head football coach.
All interested parties can pick up an application at the school’s main office between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday. For further information, contact the athletic office at 982-4220, ext. 2229.
Hawaii Cycling Club offers group rides
The Hawaii Cycling Club hosts classes for beginning and intermediate bicyclists Saturdays at Old Kona Airport Park.
Each group is led by an experienced HCC member who maintains a pace appropriate for each group, keeps riders together and provides instruction.
Cyclists meet in the parking lot at 6:55 a.m. Riders generally travel north on Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Beginners ride 10 to 12 miles with as many as three stops.
The intermediate group rides 36 miles with stops at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, the scenic overlook on Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Kua Bay.
For more information, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.
Parks and Recreation plans youth basketball league
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a basketball league for children ages 9 to 14. League play is scheduled from Jan. 27 to March 13. Games will begin at 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.
The league is also looking for volunteer coaches and officials.
Registration forms are available between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
For more information, call Wesley Sermons or Diego Padillio at 327-3553.
Weekly golf tournament results
M&M Golf Club
Tuesday
1. Judy Pettersen (54); 2. Judy Burger (58.5); 3. Shoko Ioh (61); 4. Mitsuyo Oshima (61.5)
Chip-ins: Marian Mark (8); Mitsuyo Oshima (6)
Low putts: Judy Pettersen (30)
Note: Members played “Throw out two on the front and two on the back” less half-handicap.
Na Wahine O Waikoloa Womens Golf Club
Thursday
1. Willie Ryan, Randi Wilson, Sandy Price (58); 2. Margaret Dewers, Wanda Goldscharek, Sally Evans, Gayle Scoggin (59); Becky Hubbard, Sue Ostrowski, Carole Abarcar, Maureen Brown (62)
Lowest putt: Willie Ryan, Randi Wilson, Sandy Price (23)
Accurate drive: Margaret Tigue (11)
Chip in: Sally Evans (16)
Closest to the pin: Willie Ryan (3); Willie Ryan (6); Randi Wilson (12); Kay Bryant (16)
Game of the day: Team Scramble – Ambrose
Big Island Country Club
Wednesday
1. Dick and Darlene Peters, Jim Jacobs, Rick Robinson (49.5); Gary Biesemeier, Marv Hasting, Jim and JoAnn Garst (51.18); Barb Millslagle, Rick Dvorak, Al Droscoski, Swend Willadsen (52.04)
Note: 4-person scramble on Ohana Day
Saturday
1. Ray Poston, Rod Kebo, Grant Wilson, Ed Staniec (-19; won card off); 2. Al and Shirley Akana, Frank Jung, Dennis Kruger (-19); 3. Swend and Beau Willadsen, Rick Dvorak, Hayden Albrecht (-18)
Low net: Frank Jung (64); Reed Bender (66)
Closest to the hole: Marv Hasting (5); Ron Nelson (8); Dennis Kruger (13); Al Akana (17)
Note: Members played in four-person teams, one low net Holes 1-6, two low nets Holes 7-12, three low nets Holes 13-18
Keauhou Kona
Men’s Golf Club
Saturday
A Flight
1. Pete Callahan (66); 2. (tie) Sid Yanabu, Steve Kimes (68)
B Flight
1. Bill Andrews (65); (tie) Arvin Bjornton, John Karwoski (69)
Closest to the pin: Peter Liljeholm (5), Peter Callahan (8), Mark Jackson (13), Mike Gregg (17)