Ka’u 8 man at Hilo JV cancelled
Ka’u’s 8-man football team has canceled its preseason game against Hilo JV that was scheduled this Friday.
Trojans athletic director Kalei Namohala said the squad does have enough eligible players with their three days conditioning and ten days in pads, but will have enough players for the start of the regular season game against Kohala on Aug. 29.
5th Bieni 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk at Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Runners, walkers, friendly canines, and families are invited to participate in the Fifth Bieni 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk beginning at 9 a.m. on Sept. 20 at the Hawaii Preparatory Academy cross-country course. The course — located at the school’s Upper Campus — is a challenging, but fun and that includes hills, flats, grass and pavement.
Participants who preregister online by Sept. 8 will receive a race shirt and goodie bag. To register, visit: flpregister.com/154. Entry fees are $25 for participants 11 and older and $35 for those 11 and older with dogs.
This fun community event honors Bieni Kohler-Johnson, an HPA alumna who passed away in 2009 after a valiant battle against breast cancer. All net proceeds from the event fund the annual Bieni Kohler-Johnson ’83 Scholarship at HPA, which recognizes young women who are gifted in athletics, academics, or the arts.
The top fundraiser will receive the grand prize of a two-night stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The runner-up fundraiser will receive a round of golf for four at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Fundraisers do not need to be present to win. Medals will be awarded to the top two overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in each age division.
For more information, contact Liz Noetzel at989-9100 or email: HPArace@gmail.com.
Big Island Running Company offers Honolulu Marathon training
Big Island Running Company is again offering a free training program for runners training for the Honolulu Marathon.
The program will start with an introductory meeting at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Alii Drive location in the Coconut Grove Marketplace, with a short run following. Runs will be scheduled to coincide with group runs at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday and a long run at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Each participant will also have additional running days on their own. The Honolulu Marathon will take place on Dec. 13 at 5 a.m. For more information, please contact Melissa@bigislandrunningcompany.com or call 327-9333.
Kupuna softball batting practice
Elderly Recreation Services will be hosting softball batting practice and pickup games for anyone 55 and older on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Old Airport from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. starting Sept. 8th. Meet at the mauka field under the lights, on the north end of the park. Balls will be provided, but bring your own bat and glove.
For information, contact Kerry Crosson at 808-329-0101.
First Tee program fundraiser
A fundraiser will be held for the First Tee Program at Big Island Country Club on Sept. 6. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. with registration at 7 a.m. Entry Fee per person is $100, plus $20 mulligan and $20 closest to the pin for all four Par 3’s. Format is a two-person scramble with a maximum team handicap of 50.
Funds raised will be used to purchase clubs for the kids to use during the program, skag equipment for fun golfing instruction. Please join us for a fun day golf while helping the kids in our community.
Please email or call Peggy at 937-2380, peggyciriako@gmail.com
Kona Stingrays Basketball Club Golf Tournament
The inaugural Kona Stingrays Basketball Club Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 23 at Big Island Country Club.
Tournament check-in will be at 7:15 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The format is two person best ball modified.
Cost to enter the tournament is $120, which includes green fees, two mulligans, prizes and luncheon. Entry is limited to the first 120 players.
Contact Bobbie Awa after 3 p.m. for more information at 896-6433 or coachbawa@yahoo.com.
Waimea bubble soccer registration open
Waimea Athletics is now accepting registration for 3 vs. 3 Bubble Ball Soccer. The max roster is five. Divisions offered are for ages 11-12 and 13-14.
Register online now until Sept. 2 at waimeaathletics.weebly.com.
A mandatory clinic will be held Sept. 2 from 4-5 p.m. at Waimea Park.
For more information, email waimeaathletics@gmail.com or call 640-5519.
Biddy basketball in Waimea extended
Team registration deadline for Waimea Biddy Basketball has been extended to Aug. 21.
A clinic will be held Monday-Wednesday at Thelma Parker Gym. Ages 5-6 will play at 3:30 p.m., and ages 7-8 at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Melissa Samura at 887-3014.
Youth volleyball in Waimea
Waimea Athletics is currently accepting registrations for youth volleyball for ages 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
Register now until Sept. 10 online at waimeaathletics.com. Fee: $20 and includes uniform & league photo. Volunteer coaches are also needed.
A clinic will be held Sept. 8-10 at Thelma Parker Gym. For info, email waimeaathletics@gmail.com or call 640-5519.
On the ‘Emily T Gail Show’
Guests: Dr. Frank and Laura Mallery-Sayre talk story about the 18th Annual Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation Awards, Dinner, Dancing and Silent Auction at the Fairmont Orchid Sept. 5.
In 1997, 25 year old Daniel Sayre lost his life to a hiking accident in Pololu Valley. Frank and Laura watched as members of the Hawaii Fire Department volunteered to put their own lives at risk to recover their son’s body. They established the Daniel Sayre Foundation to honor men and women of the Hawaii County Fire Department that have gone above and beyond the call of duty and raise money for much needed rescue equipment and training. Over a million dollars has been raised to date. To purchase tickets or donate a silent auction item or individually purchase some of the equipment for the rescue teams, go to danielsayrefoundation.org for tickets or to donate.
Gail’s 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@emilys.org.