Queen Liliuokalani Outrigger Canoe Races get started
The 2015 Queen Liliuokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races welcomes more than 2,500 outrigger canoe paddlers this week for its signature 18-mile long distance race, the world’s largest long distance outrigger canoe race.
Kai Opua Canoe Club, one of Hawaii’s oldest outrigger canoe clubs, will host crews from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Tahiti, United Kingdom and an estimated 75 crews from the US. Hawaii will be well represented with multiple crews and more than sixty Big Island crews are also expected on the starting line.
Other official Queen Liliuokalani Canoe Race events unfold throughout the holiday weekend including Historic Kailua Village Cultural Walk, Paddling Talk Story, Native Artist Fair, Torchlight Parade, Stand-up Paddleboard Race, Alii Challenge and new this year, Hulakai OC4 (4 person canoes) Sprint Relay Race.
Buccaneers waive 10, including draft pick Iosefa
Seventh-round draft pick Joey Iosefa was among 10 players released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first wave of cuts.
The rookie fullback out of Hawaii was waived Sunday, when the roster was trimmed to 80 players. NFL teams face a deadline Tuesday to get down to the league-mandated limit of 75 players for the final preseason game.
University of Hawaii Game notes
Who: Hawai’i (0-0) vs. Colorado (0-0)
When: Thursday, Sept. 3
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Aloha Stadium
Television: Live nationally on CBS Sports Network (Oceanic Digital Ch. 247 and HD Ch. 1247)
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM . “Countdown To Kickoff” will begin at 5 p.m. KHLO in Hilo and KKON in Kona will also carry the game.
Audio webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Series Information: 5th meeting. Tied 2-2, last meeting was Sept. 20 in Boulder Colo.
Upcoming Hawaii Cycling Club events
The Hawaii Cycling Club has scheduled two bicycle training time trials combined with a Saturday ride option in September.
On Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. is the Mauna Kea — a six mile time trial with an elevation gain of 2500-ft on the Mauna Kea Access Road. Cyclists choosing the non-time trial Saturday Ride option should start between 7- 7:30 a.m.
The fourth annual “Out n Back” Training Time Trial and Saturday Ride takes place at 7 a.m. on Sept. 19. The course is 19.5 miles. The start is at Kaiminani Dr., and Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Competitors will ride North 13.5 miles to mile marker 80, make a U-turn and return to the finish line at mile-marker 86.
The Saturday Ride non-time trial bicyclists will start shortly after the last time trial competitor.
Both events are free to HCC annual members. Non-members will pay a $10 one day membership fee. The annual membership fee is $20.
Visit hawaiicyclingclub.com for additional information.
5th Bieni 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk at HPA
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.
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.
Age group volleyball in Waimea
Parks and Recreation Waimea has opened team registration for the upcoming age group volleyball season for ages 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Clinics will be held Sept. 8, 9 and 10 at Thelma Parker Gym for ages 9-10 at 3:30 p.m., for ages 11-12 at 4:30 p.m. and for ages 13-14 at 5:30 p.m. Deadline to register is Sept. 10.
For more information call Melissa Samura at 887-3014 or fax 887-3012.
KBXtreme bowling results
KBXtreme 300 Club (Perfect 300 Game)
Aug. 17: Jerid Sacay, Monay Night Mix League
Aug. 18: Rodney “Fats” Torres, Open Play
League scores as of Aug. 31
Kona Seniors League
1. Aikane; 2. Waikoloa Windfall; 3. Tomodachi
High male average: Harry Yoshiki and Richard Nakano, 181; High female average: Kelly Deguchi, 167
Monday Nite Mix League
1. Strike Em; 2. Oops; 3. Lanihau Ranch
High male average: Richard Walker, 208; High female average: Marie Pai with a 164
Teachers Mixed League
1. Spare Us; 2. Magic Markers; 3. Kapakahi’s
Highest male average: Andy Nelson, 185; Highest female average: Kelly Deguchi, 163
Mixed Nuts League
1. Pinballz; 2. Once in a While; 3. Bangahz
High male average: Richard Walker, Travis Jyo, and Clyde Takafuji, 190; High female average: Margaret Awong, 157
Parks & Recreation Seniors League
1. Eagles; 2. Cardinals; 3. Flamingos
High male average: Richard Ragocos, 183; High female average: Kelly Deguchi, 163
Ladies Night Out League
1. Jag’s; 2. Mata Push; 3. Mizfits
High average: Jan Rae, 164
* New leagues will be forming in September
Weekly Golf Results
Na Wahine O Waikoloa Women’s Golf Club
When: Aug. 27
Format: Best 9 holes, half handicap
Results: Kasie Wessels (23); Mona Peck (26); Trish Kimball, Celeste Bell (tie, 29); Cindy Carlson (29.5)
Chip ins: Carole Abarcar (No. 6)
Birdies: Carole Abarcar (No. 6); Toshie Kinjo, Bonnie Prutow (No. 12)
Closest to the pin: Margaret Tigue (No. 3); Mona Peck (No. 6); Bonnie Prutow (No. 12); Deb Knox (No. 16)
M&M Golf Club
When: Aug. 26
Where: Makalei Golf Club
Format: Better nine, minus half handicap
Results: Janis Walker (33.5); Joy Sokabe (No. 36); Shoko Ioh (39); Linda Takai, Mitzi Oshima (tie, 40)
Low putts: Joy Sokabe, Sandy Webb (tie, 31)
Chip ins: Shoko Ioh (No. 15)
When: Aug. 28
Where: Big Island Country Club
Format: Odd holes, minus half handicaps
Results: Janis Walker (31); Kasie Wessels (32.5)
Low putts: Janis Walker, Kasie Wessels (tie, 32)
BICC Members Golf
When: Aug. 26
Where: Big Island Country Club
Format: 3 person teams, one low net except on holes 1,9, 10 and 18 use two low nets
Results: Grant Wilson, Ed Staniec, Shirley Akana (-15)
Low net: Grant Wilson (67)
Closest to the pin: Barb Millslagle (No. 5, 13); Grant Wilson (No. 8)
When: Aug. 29
Where: Big Island Country Club
Format: 4 person teams, two low nets except on par 5’s use three low nets
Results: Al Akana, Steve Rickard, Grant Wilson, Swend Willadsen (-17)
Low net: Tom Johnson (64)
Closest to the pin: Tom Johnson (No. 5, 13); Harry McMillen (No. 8); Al Akana (No. 17)
Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club
When: Aug. 29
Where: Big Island Country Club
Format: Low net
Results-A Flight: Bob Marten (69); Art Misaki (71); Mike Greg (72)
Low net: Bob Marten (70)
Closest to the pin: Cullen Burgess (No. 8); Bob Marten (No. 13); Walter Welton (No. 17)