Big Island Running Company to close out National Running Day
Atlanta Track Club and Big Island Running Company are pairing up to make sure National Running Day starts and finishes strong with organized group runs. Atlanta Track Club will host the first run of National Running Day with a midnight (Eastern Time) run, while Big Island Running Company will hold a run at 11:30 p.m. on June 3.
“We are excited to team up with Atlanta Track Club to bookend National Running Day,” said Melissa Braswell, owner of Big Island Running Company. “As the last time zone in the U.S., we look forward to hosting the last run on that day. The Big Island is a very active community and we look forward to celebrating running and our unique location. Hopefully these fun special events will encourage some new runners to hit the roads.”
Big Island Running Company will provide refreshments and give away prizes for the participants at their respective late-night runs. Big Island Running Company’s special run will begin at 11:30 p.m. in Kona at the Alii Drive store and weave through the Kailua Village before returning to the store at midnight.
All group runs are free and open to the public. Since 2009, running organizations across the United States have encouraged runners to gather on the first Wednesday in June to celebrate their passion with National Running Day.
Kealakehe seeking softball coach
Kealakehe High School is seeking a softball coach for the 2015-16 season.
Any one interested in applying can contact Athletic Director Alan Vogt at 313-3774 or by email at Alan_vogt@notes.k12.hi.us.
HPA’s Headmaster’s Cup Golf Tournament
The 19th Annual Hawaii Preparatory Academy Headmaster’s Cup begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start on June 5, at Kohanaiki Golf Course in Kona.
Registration is $350 per person, which includes a Kohanaiki golf shirt. Proceeds benefit financial aid and athletics at HPA.
The tournament is a two-player shamble, low-net score format with mulligans available for purchase upon registration. A mid-afternoon reception with pupu and prizes will follow.
For information and registration, call 881-4044, or visit go.hpa.edu/2015-headmasterscupreg.
Hapuna Rough Water Swim
The Hapuna Rough Water Swim — presented by Bikeworks Beach &Sport and Academy Masters Swim Team — will be June 13 at Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area.
The race will have a keiki 400-meter swim at 8:15 a.m. and a 1-mile swim to follow. Registration is now open at FLPregister.com/148. There will only be online registration.
No shirts available for athletes registering after May 31.
Water patrol volunteers are still needed. Please contact Ed Doherty at EdDoherty1@gmail.com for questions.
Konawaena Foundation Golf Tournament
The 10th annual Konawaena Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 13 at the Makalei Country Club.
Proceeds benefit the Konawaena Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization in support of higher education programs at Konawaena High School.
For applications, please contact Lee Kagawa at the Makalei Country Club at 747-8730.
Konawaena Stingrays Basketball Camp
The Konawaena Stingrays Basketball Camp will be held June 8-11 at Konawaena High School’s Onizuka Gymnasium.
Ages 5-11 will play from 9 a.m. to noon; ages 12-16 will be from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The cost of the camp is $80 and participants are asked to register by May 25.
For more information please contact coach Bobbie Awa at 896-6433 or email coachbawa@yahoo.com.
Emily T. Gail Show
Emily Gail talks with Kevin Ginoza, Head PGA Pro of the Kings’ &Beach Courses at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Ginoza gives an overview of the resort activities and golf events, including Family Days beginning in June. He also talks about the return of the Bob May Golf Academy, returning to Waikoloa Kings’ July 1-31, and the success of the recent D-I Intercollegiate and the HHSAA champions held at the Kings’ Course.
The Emily T Gail Shows are available at espnhawaii.com. There is a free iTunes podcast and Emily T Gail Talk Story on Facebook. Contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com.