First Tee Hawaii
First Tee Hawaii’s new session will start Oct. 17 and end Nov. 21 at the Big Island Country Club. At Makalei Hawaii Country Club, the session will start on Oct. 18 and end Nov. 22. Both sites will start at 3-4 p.m.
Registration for BICC starts at 2:30 pm and Makalei from 2-2:30 p.m.
First Tee is a great program for youngsters from ages 7-18 years old. First Tee teaches golf skills and everyday living skills such as honesty,respect, integrity and confidence. The group encourages a fun filled adventure through golf.
For more details call Peggy at 937-2380 or peggyciriako@gmail.com.
Run with the Bulls at Parker School
Parker School invites the community to “run with the bulls” at the school’s 16th Annual George Heneghan Fun Run and Color Stampede on Oct. 17 at the school’s lower campus. The “bull” is Parker School’s mascot, a nod to the school’s paniolo and ranching roots.
As a color stampede, or color run, participants are splashed with different colored powder throughout the race.
“Last year was our biggest turnout with 190 people from 3 to 70 years old,” says Nicole Vedelli, Athletic Director at Parker School.
This event is open to the public and consists of a 1K Keiki Run which starts at 7:30 a.m. for kids ages 11 and under, followed by a 5K Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m. This fun, healthy event was established in 1999 in memory of Hawaii architect George Heneghan, an accomplished athlete, teacher and Parker cross country and track coach from 1992 to 1998.
“We are happy to provide our community with a fun, healthy activity with the hope that our school’s athletic department can inspire others to stay active,” says Vedelli.
Entry fee is $30 for adults and $25 for kids 11 and under. Registration forms are due by Oct. 7. Late registrations are not guaranteed a t-shirt on race day. Race day check-in opens at 6:45 a.m. at Parker’s Lower School and registration will not be accepted on race day.
Medals will be awarded to first place overall male and female finishers in the 5K run/walk and 1K run/walk, and first place finishers in each age category. All proceeds will support Parker’s athletics program. For more information or to download a registration form, please visit www.parkerschoolhawaii.org, email nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org, or call 808-885-7933 ext. 7106.
Konawaena “Cats to the Capital” tournament
In support of the “Cats to the Capital” fundraising, the Wildcats will be hosting a 3-0n-3 tournament with youth and adult divisions from November 14-15 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kona.
Teams are requested to register by Oct. 16, but can register later with an additonal fee.
For more information, contact Kevin Yamasaki at 960-3545, Tory Guillermo at 345-7987 or Awa at 896-6433 or coachbawa@yahoo.com.
Multiple Parks and Recreation youth leagues and clinics
The Department of Parks and Recreation Kona District will be holding a Biddy Basketball League for girls and boys 5-8 years old. League play is scheduled for Oct. 13 to Dec. 8. The league is also looking for volunteers, coaches and officials.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is also holding a Age Group Basketball League for ages 9-14. League play is scheduled for Oct. 21 to Dec. 9. The league is also looking for volunteers, coaches and officials.
The Department of Parks and Recreation will have a Youth Basketball Clinic at Yano Hall/Greenwell Park for ages 9-14. The Clinic will be held on Tuesday’s from 3:30-4:30 p.m. from Nov. 17-Dec. 22. Registration will be held from now through Oct. 29. For more information call Wesley Sermons at 323-3060.
The Department of Parks and Recreation wil hold a Walk for Fitness Program at Yano Hall/Kona Scenic Park for ages 9 and older. The program will run on Thursday’s from 4:30-5:30 p.m. between Oct. 29-Dec. 10. Registration will run through Oct. 22. For information call Wesley Sermons at 323-3060.
There will also be a youth tennis clinic hosted at the Kailua Park Complex from ages 10-17. The program is scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct.15 to Dec. 10. Each participant must submit a new can of regular tennis balls with registration to participate.
Registration forms for all activities are available at Kekuaokalani Gym, Monday to Thursday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Diego or Wes at 327-3553.
Wildcat Golf Challenge
The Club at Hokulia will host the Wildcat Golf Challenge on Nov. 16.
The two best ball of four format with a shotgun start costs $250 per golfer to enter. Entry fee includes a cart and a gift for all golfers.
The event will benefit the interscholastic athletics program at Konawaena High School. Space is limited and advance reservations can be made by calling the Athletic Office at Konawaena at 323-4500.