Kealakehe seeking coaches
Kealakehe is looking for cross-country and cheerleading coaches for the fall season.
For more information, contact Kealakehe athletic director Mike Hernandez at 327-4300, ext. 2213, or mike_hernandez@notes.k12.hi.us.
Free youth admission to Vulcans games
The University of Hawaii at Hilo athletic department is offering free admission to youth organizations for home baseball and softball games.
Children 12 and younger wearing team or organization uniforms may enter home games for free. Organizations include youth sports teams, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Tickets are available at the Vulcans ticket office and the ticket table at home games.
For more information, call 932-7603 or email vtickets@hawaii.edu.
UH-Hilo soccer camps
Three soccer camps are scheduled this month at UH-Hilo.
- Spring break camp, March 17 to 21: 9 a.m. to noon, 7- to 10-year-olds, $60; 1 to 4 p.m., 11- to 14-year-olds, $60; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 4- to 6-year-olds, $20
- Women’s camp, March 23: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., UH-Hilo soccer field, ages 15 and older, $50
- Men’s camp, March 22: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., UH-Hilo soccer field, ages 15 years and older, $50
Registration is taken until the day of camp. For forms, visit hiloathletics.com or call 932-7166.
High school rodeo at Paniolo Park
The Hawaii High School Rodeo at Paniolo Park in Waimea continues the first weekend of April and May. Saturday activities feature keiki and junior divisions; Sunday activities feature high school participants. The state finals junior division is May 9 to 11 and high school division is June 12 to 15.
The competition is free; donations are welcome. Food will be sold, with proceeds to benefit the program.
For more information, contact DeeDee Bertelmann at 325-5937 or paniolomau@aol.com.
Kai Opua Canoe Club start dates
The Kai Opua Canoe Club is set to start its season.
- Girls (12-18): 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, starting March 10
- Boys (12-18): 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting March 11
- Novice “Y,” co-ed, and under-12: 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting March 25
- Women: Novice A and B (new paddlers), 4:30 p.m. Mondays, starting March 10; open and age divisions, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, starting March 31; team meeting, 5:30 p.m., March 28, at the Kai Opua Canoe Halau
- Men: Novice B (new paddlers), 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting March 25; Novice A, open and age divisions, 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, starting April 1
Practices are at Kamakahonu Beach near King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. New paddlers must have copies of identifications; paddlers younger than 18 need their parent or guardian’s signature.
For more information, call Bo Campos at 938-8577.
Keauhou Canoe Club start dates
The Keauhou Canoe Club is set to start its season.
Orientation for youth paddlers is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16. Lunch will be provided.
- Boys/girls (under 12): 3:30 to 5 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting March 17
- Boys/girls (12 and older): 3:30 to 5 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting March 17
- Women: Novice B, 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Novice A, open, 40s-65-plus, 5 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
- Men: Novice B, 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting March 18; Novice A, open, 40s, 5 p.m., starting March 18; 50-65-plus, 5 p.m., starting March 18
For more information, visit keauhoucanoeclub.com.
Canoe race at Kawaihae Surf Park
The Kohala Coast/Beanie Heen Memorial races will be at 9 a.m. March 29 at Kawaihae Surf Park. The races, for OC-1, OC-2 and SUP on short and long courses, start and end at the park. There will be a party and raffle after the races.
For more information, call Mike Akau at 938-4077.
Kona Stampede Rodeo
The Kona Roping Club will participate in the 50th annual Kona Stampede Rodeo on March 15 and 16 at Honaunau Rodeo Arena. The action, including events such as poo wai u and double mugging, begins at 8 a.m.; the rodeo starts at noon.
Admission is $7; free for children younger than 11. There will be food concessions.
For more information, call Sally at 323-2388
Gold Coast Little League softball
Gold Coast Little League is accepting registration for girls ages 7 to 16 from Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Waimea, Kohala, Honokaa, Paauilo and Laupahoehoe. Sign-ups are held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday at Waimea Park. The season fee is $65 per player.
For more information, visit littleleague.org, call Geri at 960-0733 or email questions to goldcoastlittleleague@hotmail.com.
Kona Coast Little League registration
Kona Coast Little League is accepting registrations for Minor (ages 9-10) and Major (11-12) divisions from players who reside in the area from Pottery Terrace to Manuka.
Applicants must provide proof of residency.
For more information, call Hano Grace at 960-2366 or Tasha Terazono at 443-6574.
West Side Hawaii Little League
West Side Hawaii Little League will hold sign-ups for girls and boys ages 10-13 at Hooko Park in Waikoloa from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays in March.
For more information, contact Karlos Gacayan at 960-0626 or kgacayan@hawaii.rr.com.
Hawaii Junior Golf Day
The Hawaii State Junior Golf Association is offering free introductory clinics for junior golfers on March 22 at Makalei Golf Club. Registration is at 8:30 a.m.; clinics are planned from 9 to 11 a.m. Register at hsjga.org.
Kamehameha Schools golf benefit
West Hawaii Ohana, the nonprofit parent association of Kamehameha Schools, will hold its 15th annual Golf Outing on March 29 at Big Island Country Club. Check-in is at 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 8:30.
The event is open to everyone. The entry fee is $100 per player. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for the Kapalama Campus West Hawaii boarders. Lunch and an awards presentation follow the two-person scramble format play.
Enrollment forms are available at westhawaiiatp.com and can be emailed. Deadline for entries is March 22. For more information, call Patricia Clark at 756-1795.
Basketball junior high league
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold an instructional basketball league for students in grades six to eight. The season starts in April. Games will be played Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration forms are available at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Referees are needed. For more information, call Diego Padillio or Wes Sermon at 327-3553.
Kona Hongwanji Judo Club tournament
The Kona Hongwanji Judo Club will hold its 20th annual Oyama Invitational Judo Tournament at 9 a.m. March 16 at the Ellison Onizuka Gymnasium at Konawaena High School. The tournament is open to the public.
For more information, contact Daniela Araki at konahongwanjijudoclub@yahoo.com.
Kona horseshoe club spring league
The Kona Horseshoe Pitchers Club Spring League will start March 13. Membership is required for NHPA-sanctioned doubles play. Singles will be matched up when possible. The eight-week league costs $5 per week and is played from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Palm Court horseshoe pits at Old Kona Airport Park.
Everyone is welcome to casual play, 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays.
For more information, call Reggie at 756-8085.
Big Island Running Company offers training
The Big Island Running Co. is offering guided speed workouts concluding Saturday.
The training cycle will coincide with group runs at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each runner will be supplied with a training program of four scheduled runs.
For more information, email John at john@bigislandrunningcompany.com or call Big Island Running Company at 327-9333.
Hawaii Cycling Club Century Ride
The Hawaii Cycling Club will host the Century Ride on April 5 to benefit North Hawaii Hospice.
The ride starts and ends at Spencer Beach Park. Distances are 31 miles (starting at 8 a.m.), 62 miles (7:30) and 112 miles (6:30). There will be aid stations every 15 to 25 miles.
Entry fees are $50 through March 23 and $60 thereafter. Participants will receive a T-shirt, food on the course and a barbecue after the rides.
For more information or to register, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.
Cycling club offers Lavaman training
The Hawaii Cycling Club will host free training time trials at 8 a.m. March 15 for participants training for Lavaman Waikoloa. Registration is set from 7 to 7:40 a.m. at Bike Works Beach & Sport in the Queens’ Shops.
The Kua Bay time trial starts on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, just south of Waikoloa Beach Road. The course is 12.2 miles.
For more information, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.
Hawaii Racing Association survey
The Hawaii Racing Association is updating its membership list for 2014 to find out what types of motor sports Big Island residents are interested in having at a proposed Kona Motorsport Park.
The HRA’s website shows potential uses for a 250-acre park and offers an online survey.
For more information, visit hawaiiracingassoc.org.
Workshop on coaching
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a Positive Coaching Alliance meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 18 at the Makaeo Events Pavilion at Old Kona Airport Park.
Registration is at 5 p.m. For more information, call Diego Padillio or Wes Sermon at 327-3553.