Keiki Triathlon, health fest canceled
The Mayor’s 2014 Health Fest and Keiki Triathlon scheduled for Saturday at Old Kona Airport Park have been canceled because of the threat of hurricane.
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League, triathlon co-sponsors, thank event participants and the public for understanding the need to focus on public safety.
For more information, contact Public Information Officer Jason Armstrong at 961-8311 or jarmstrong@hawaiicounty.gov.
First Tee program starts up
The First Tee Hawaii Program will start a new session Oct. 26 at Makalei Golf Course.
The one-hour program, for ages 7-18, starts at 3 p.m.
Registration is 2-2:15 p.m. at the clubhouse, and the fee for the session is $25 per child.
The program covers topics such as respect for oneself and environment.
Clubs are provided for beginners.
For more information, email to peggyciriako@gmail.com or call 937-2380.
Waverider Triathlon Club hosts Reaper 5K
The Waverider Triathlon Club will host the Race the Reaper 5K at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Keauhou Shopping Center.
The cost is $20 in advance; $25 race day. There will be T-shirts for finishers.
Registration forms are available at Big Island Running Company, Cycle Station, Bike Works and Kealakehe High School.
Register online at active.com/kailua-kona-hi/running/races/race-the-reaper-5k-2014.
Email questions to waveridertriathlonclub@gmail.com.
Born to Move classes at Fitness Forever
Fitness Forever is offering Les Mills’ Born to Move classes for keiki ages 4-12. The program gives children a chance to learn team-building skills and tips for healthy living, while also building their self-esteem and coordination.
Fitness Forever is located on Kaiwi Street, near its intersection with Kuakini Highway.
For more information contact Ellen at 345-3073 or ellen@fitnessforever.co.
LavaKids Run Clinic
LavaKids Run Clinic will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Kealakehe Intermediate School.
This is a free event; running shoes are required. Keiki will receive tips from some of West Hawaii’s best runners.
For more information, visit lavakids.org.
WSHLL baseball prepares for seasons
West Side Hawaii Little League is preparing for winter league and the 2015 baseball season. Volunteer coaches, umpires and scorekeepers are sought; new members from Kona or Waikoloa may register. For more information, contact WSHLL president Karl Gacayan at 960-0626 or emailkgacayan2@gmail.com.
Waimea offers volleyball league
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Waimea Athletics, offers an age-group volleyball league through Nov. 19, Tuesdays and Thursdays in October; Mondays and Wednesdays in November. Games start at 4:30 p.m. at various gyms.
Fees are $10 payable to Waimea Athletics. Volunteer coaches are needed.
For more information, contact Melissa at 887-3014 or parksandrecwaimea@gmail.com.
Parks and Rec offers age-group hoops
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a basketball league for ages 9-14.
League play is scheduled Nov. 17 to Dec. 11. Games start at 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration forms are available at the gym office 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Volunteer coaches and officials are wanted.
For more information, call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.
Parks and Rec offers youth volleyball clinic
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation
will conduct volleyball clinics for ages 9-14.
The program runs Nov. 18 to Dec. 16 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration is open through Oct. 24. Forms are available at the gym office 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Volunteer coaches and officials are wanted.
For more information, call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.
Veterans Day baseball tournament
The Andrews Pony Braves and Indians are looking for teams for their Veterans Day Baseball Tournament scheduled Nov. 7-11.
The tournament — open to teams in the Pinto, Mustang and Bronco divisions — will be held at the Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Wong Stadium, Andrews Gym and Carvalho Park.
There will be a maximum of eight teams per division.
For more information, contact Bully Ahuna at 854-6671 or walterahuna@gmail.com.