Special Olympics events
Two Special Olympics events are slated for April 6.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run begins with registration at 7:15 a.m. at First Hawaiian Bank off Palani Road. At 8 a.m., participants will carry the “Flame of Hope” to Hale Halawai then end near the Kona Community Aquatic Center. A fee of $30 includes a commemorative shirt.
The Big Island Softball Tournament begins at 9 a.m. at Old Kona Airport Park. The tournament is a qualifier for the state competition on Oahu.
For more information, call Denise Lindsey, Special Olympics West Hawaii Area Director, at 345-0433.
Berry on Gail show
c Jack Berry from Detroit, a recipient of the Golf Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than five decades, Berry has reported on more than 100 of golf’s major championships and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team’s upset of the Soviet Union team.
c Update on the Hawaii Junior Golf Day, a free introductory clinic for junior golfers planned for this Saturday at Makalei and Hilo Municipal golf courses.
c Gail 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@gmail.com.
Hawaii Junior Golf Day
The Hawaii State Junior Golf Association is offering free introductory clinics for junior golfers Saturday at Makalei Golf Club and Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Registration is at 8:30 a.m.; clinics are planned from 9 to 11 a.m. Register at hsjga.org.
Keauhou Canoe Club season begins
The Keauhou Canoe Club is starting its season.
c Boys/girls (under 12): 3:30 to 5 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
c Boys/girls (12 and older): 3:30 to 5 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
c Women: Novice B, 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Novice A, open, 40s-65-plus, 5 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
c Men: Novice B, 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; Novice A, open, 40s, 5 p.m.; 50-65-plus, 5 p.m., starting today
For more information, visit keauhoucanoeclub.com.
Kai Opua Canoe Club season underway
The Kai Opua Canoe Club has started its regatta practice season.
c Girls (12-18): 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
c Boys (12-18): 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
c Novice “Y,” co-ed, and under-12: 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
c Women Novice A and B (new paddlers): 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
c Women’s team meeting: 5:30 p.m. March 28, at the club halau
c Women’s open and age divisions: 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
c Men’s Novice B (new paddlers): 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
c Men’s open and age divisions: 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting April 1
c Specials, coed under 12: 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting March 25
Practices are at Kamakahonu Beach near King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. All paddlers must know how to swim. New paddlers must have identifications; paddlers younger than 18 need their parent or guardian’s signature.
For more information, call Bo Campos at 938-8577.
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.
UH-Hilo soccer camps
Soccer camps are scheduled this month at UH-Hilo.
Men’s camp, Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., UH-Hilo soccer field, ages 15 years and older, $50
Women’s camp, Sunday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., UH-Hilo soccer field, ages 15 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, con tact DeeDee Bertelmann at 325-5937 or paniolomau@aol.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.
Hawaii Youth Rugby
The Hawaii Youth Rugby league is holding a referee certification clinic today at the Panaewa Park in Hilo.
information, contact Helen McCormick at 345-7754 or helen@hawaiiyouthrugby.com.
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 is holding sign-ups for girls and boys ages 10 to 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.
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 Saturday. 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 children 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.
Big Island Running Co. offers training
Big Island Running Co. will offer free training groups for the Kona Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K races.
An introductory meeting will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, at the Big Island Running Company store on Alii Drive, with a run afterward. No running experience is necessary.
For more information, contact Melissa at 327-9333 or melissa@bigislandrunningcompany.com.
Hawaii Cycling Club events
The Century Ride on April 5 benefits 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).
Entry fees are $50 through Sunday and $60 thereafter. Participants will receive a T-shirt, food at rest stops on the course and a barbecue after the rides.
The free Hapuna Beach Training Time Trial on April 19 starts at 8 a.m. at Hapuna Beach and ends 12.7 miles at the Mauna Kea resort. Registration is at 7 a.m.
For more information, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.