D’s Summer Basketball Jam
D’s Summer Jam, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, will be held from July 23-24 at the Kekuaokalani Gymnasium and outdoor courts.
Age divisions are: 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, High School, Women’s Open, Men’s Open, Men’s 6’0 and Under, Men’s Makule (40 & over). Youth entry is free; adult divisions have a $100 entry fee.
Last day to register with payment is July 15. Contact Dawnyelle Awa, tournament coordinator at 896-9578, or email dawnyelle.awa@wsu.edu.
Brantley Center Golf Tournament
The Brantley Center, a services provider for people with disabilities, will host its 38th annual golf tournament at the Big Island Country Club on July 17. The tournament starts at 7:15 a.m. with a shotgun start, two-person best ball modified format. Lunch and Silent Auction will follow at Pu‘uanahulu Community Center. Entry fees are $125 per player for golf, lunch and prizes, including a $10,000 hole-in-one award.
Golfers and non-golfers are invited to contribute to the benefit golf tournament, and various sponsorship levels are available. Organizers also welcome silent auction items, gift certificates and other donations at all price levels, to generate enthusiasm and give everyone a chance to participate.
For more information, please contact Golf Tournament Chairman Roland Kaneshiro, 987-7712, or call the Brantley Center, 775-7245.
Kona Japanese Civic Association Golf Tournament
The KJCA will be holding their 5th annual golf tournament at Kona Country Club on July 24 starting at 7:30 a.m. Funds raised will be used to promote Children’s Day (Kodomo No Hi), award two scholarships to graduating seniors, send two students to Shizuoka, Japan on an educational Environmental Cultural Study, and support the Konawaena Middle School Nihon Club.
Entry fee is $125 per person, it’s a two person scramble. For more information please call Walter Kunitake at 938-3624 or Peggy at 937-2380 email at peggyciriako@gmail.com.
Konawaena Football Golf Tournament
The Konawaena golf tournament will be held Sunday, July 31 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
Two-person scramble Format, with a $120 entry fee per person. Make checks payable to: Konawaena High School-Football.
Call Coach Brad at 430-0062 or Peggy at 937-2380 for more information.
Elite Sports soccer camps
Elite Sports will host three upcoming soccer camps sponsored by Kona AYSO at Old Airport Park .
The 22nd annual Elite Day camp, for campers ages 6-14, will run July 18-22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a cost of $179 per week. Also available is a half day option from 9 a.m. to noon for $125.
The 29th Munchkin Soccer Adventure will be held July 25-29 from 1:30-3 p.m. for 4-6 year olds at a cost of $79 per camper. The Advanced High School Training Camp will be held July 25-29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for 14-18 year olds at a cost of $125.
Early registration is available until July 13. For more information visit aysokona.com.
Biddy basketball registration
The Kohala Community Athletic Association is holding registration for Biddy basketball Aug. 1-15 for kids ages 5-8. Registration will be done online at KCAA.online. Practice starts Aug. 12 and Games run from Sept. 12 through Oct. 21 at Hisaoka Gym.
Sea-to-Stars bike race
Registration is now open for state’s most challenging road bike race, the Sea-to-Stars, which will be held on Aug. 6, starting at Waikoloa Beach and Sports at the Queen’s Shops in Waikoloa. This race takes cyclists from sea level at the Big Island’s Waikoloa Resort area up to an elevation of more than 9,200 feet near the Visitor Information Center on Mauna Kea, where the paved highway ends.
For more information, contact hawaiicyclingclub@outlook.com, or go to hawaiicyclingclub.com.
Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
Hawaii County Parks and Recreation invites all anglers to register for the 20th annual Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament which will be held Aug. 19-21.
Separate divisions are offered for keiki ages 5-12, teens, men, women, kupuna ages 55-and-up and ohana. Registration ranges from $25-$30 depending on the division entered.
Weigh-ins will be conducted from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 at Honokaa Gymnasium. Registration forms can be found at the County Parks and Recreation facilities or online at hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/. For more information call Jayme Carvalho at 962-2109 or 936-4285.
Emily T Gail Show
Kevin Ginoza, Head PGA Pro Waikoloa Beach & Kings’ Course, has information on the Family Golf Days at 3 p.m. everyday where Keiki play 9 holes for $25 with free Nike Junior Rental Clubs. Ginoza also talks abut Kings’ Club membership, Summer Kama’aina Twilight Special, Waikoloa Beach Resort’s commitment to host Big Island Junior Golf, HSJGA, high school and college tournaments.
Barb Garcia, Ke Ola magazine, talks about Ke Ola on going updates on the Hokule’a 2016 Tour of US East Coast. Garcia has information on the Na Kalai Wa’a and their Makali’i voyaging canoe restoration efforts.
Emily has information on how to get involved in the Kaloko trail cutting Bikeworks has been organizing on behalf of PATH.
The Emily T Gail Show espnhawaii.com is also available as free iTunes podcast and at facebook.com/Emily T Gail. Contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org for information.