Konawaena JV baseball tryouts
Any athlete wishing to try out for the 2014 Konawaena High School JV baseball team must report to the school’s baseball field Jan. 6 at 2:30 p.m.
At the meeting, parental consent and player information forms will be handed out. Potential players must have a current physical on file. Parental forms must be turned in before the athletes can begin tryouts on the field.
For additional information contact varsity head coach Dave Distel at 896-9051.
Hawaii Racing Association survey
The Hawaii Racing Association is updating its membership list for 2014 to find out what types of motorsports Big Island residents are most interested to have at the proposed Kona Motorsport Park.
The HRA’s website shows potential uses for a 250-acre park and offers an online survey.
To vote, renew HRA membership, or for more information on the Kona Motorsport Park project visit hawaiiracingassoc.org.
Kona Horseshoe Club holds tournament
The Kona Horseshoe Pitchers Club will hold its first league tournament of the year beginning Jan. 9 at the Palm Court Horseshoe Pits behind the tennis courts at the Old Kona Airport Park.
This will be an eight-week “doubles” sanctioned league. Singles will be paired whenever possible. Membership is required for participation.
Play is every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. with a weekly fee of $5.
Horseshoe pitchers of all skill levels also gather Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for free, nonsanctioned competition.
Contact Al at 322-7085 for membership information and Reggie at 756-8085 for tournament details.
Ka‘u High looking for coaches
Ka‘u High School is looking for water polo and track coaches.
Applications can be picked up at the school’s main office. The school will be accepting application from Wednesday to Jan. 17.
Contact Kalei Namohala at 928-2088 for more information.
West Hawaii Hockey holding sign-ups
West Hawaii Hockey is holding sign-ups and practices for the 2014 season at 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Old Kona Airport Park hockey rink.
The registration fee for first-year players is $25, which includes equipment provided by the league.
An adult league plays at 4:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays.
For more information contact Tim Rude at 987-8631 or visit westhawaiihockey.com.
HI-PAL 3-on-3 basketball tournament Jan. 18-20
The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League will hold its 24th annual HI-PAL Hope Chapel 3-on-3 Basketball Jam in Kona from Jan. 18 to 20. Sign-ups are being accepted until Jan. 10.
Registration is open to children ages 5 to 14, with multiple age divisions. Team rosters are limited to five players. Because of limited space, teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact the West Hawaii HI-PAL office at 326-4646, ext. 258, or Officer Randy Morris at 936-2789.
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 Saturday.
A mandatory meeting and clinic for all interested participants is set from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday 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 on 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. Friday 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.
Eichorn guest on Gail show
George Eichorn, Executive Editor of Detroit Sportscasters Association, will be a guest on the Emily T Gail show. Eichorn will discuss the NHL Winter Classic and its activities in the Detroit area.
Nick Mason, winner of the Mauna Lani Resort Hawaii State Open, and David Fink, the tournament’s top amateur, are also guests.
Kris Hazard and Chip Begay will join Gail to talk about the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.
Past shows are available at espnhawaii.com under “lineup” or as a free podcast on iTunes. Contact Gail at emilytgail@emilys.org for information.
Hawaii Cycling Club offers group rides
The Hawaii Cycling Club hosts classes for beginning and intermediate bicyclists Saturdays at the 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 hoops 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
Friday
A flight
1. (tie) Patty Wall, Diana Butler (40.5); 3. Alaina Pacheco (42.5)
B flight
1. Judy Burger (38); 2. Marian Mark (45); 3. Kasie Wessels (54)
Chip-ins: Patty Wall (7), Alaina Pacheco (16)
Low putts: Alaina Pacheco (33)
Tuesday
A flight
1. Butchie Hayward (72); 2. Randi Wilson (76); 3. (tie) Diana Butler, Janis Walker (79)
B flight
1. Judy Burger (71); 2. Gayle Scoggin (76); 3. Mitsuyo Oshima (78)
Chip-ins: Judy Burger (4), Marian Mark (14)
Low putts: Sue Ostrowski (30)
Note: Members played low net.
Na Wahine O Waikoloa
Friday
1. Yuriko Daniel, Judy Frazier, Audrey Hamilton, Rita Eder (99); 2. Mary Desisto, Margaret Tigue, Sandy Price, Nan Powell (102); 3. Kasie Wessels, Cindy Carlson, Dee Dee Kosa, Maureen Brown (111)
Chip-in: Yuriko Daniel (2), Judy Frazier (5)
Birdies: Yuriko Daniel (2)
Closest to the pin: Carole Abarcar (6); Rita Eder (12); Cindy Carlson (16)
Game of the day: Team dice game
Big Island Country Club
Saturday
1. Gary Biesemeier, Marv Hasting, John Wilkins, Jordyn Wilkins (-23); Barb Millslagle, Barb Poston, Al Droscoski, Frank Jung (-18); Svend and Beau Willadsen, Rod Kebo, Ron Ahlers (-15)
Low net: Barb Millslagle (66, won card off), Gary Biesemeier (66)
Closest to the hole: Al Droscoski (5), Al Akana (8), Rick Dvorak (13), Ron Ahlers (17)
Note: Members played in four-person team, 1-2-3; one low net on par 4’s, two low nets on par 5’s, three low nets on par 3’s
Dec. 21
Hole-in-one: Shirley Akana (green tee, 117 yards, No. 5, 7-iron)
Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club
Saturday
A flight
1. Peter Liljeholm (64); 2. (tie) Bob Johnson, Sid Yanabu (69)
B flight
1. Gil Sanguinetti (65); 2. Chris Shibley (66); 3. Ollie Olinger (69)
Closest to the pin: Mike Nichols (5), Bob Johnson (8), Dick Scammell (13), Peter Liljeholm (17A), Bruce Cook (17B)
Low gross: Peter Liljeholm (72)
Makalei Kolepa Hui
Saturday
A flight
1. John Kiaha (70); 2. Joel Sparks (72)
B flight
1. Steve Heyward (65); 2. Harvey Honda (68)
C flight
1. Paul Kelly (70); Artie Guerin (71)
Closest to the pin: Roger Higgins (2); Harvey Honda (5), Tom Bates (12), Tom Bates (15)
Low gross: Steve Heyward (81)
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