Kona Eagles compete in Paris World Cup
The Kona Eagles soccer club competed in the Paris World Cup earlier this month. In the international affair, with 60 nations represented, the Eagles played teams from Mexico, France, Italy and Iraq. The Eagles defeated Mexico during the semifinals of one of the many divisions of the tournament. The game was tied 1-1 after regulation and the Kona squad managed to edge out Mexico 4-3 on penalty kicks.
Kohala seeking coaches
Kohala High School is accepting applications for the following coaching positions: Boys and girls cross country, girls varsity basketball and varsity softball. Applications can be picked up at the school’s main office. Deadline to apply is July 31.
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.
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 two upcoming soccer camps sponsored by Kona AYSO at Old Airport Park .
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.
HIPAL Family Fun Walk/Run
The HIPAL is hosting a family fun walk and run on July 30, starting at the Uluwini housing complex at 8 a.m. The course will navigate down Anekeohukaole Highway to the civic center and back. For more information call 987-0358.
Keaau holding volleyball, bowling tryouts
Keaau High School will be holding tryouts for girls volleyball and boys/girls bowling. Girls Volleyball tryouts will be hold Aug. 1 from 4-6 p.m. daily at the high school gym. Boys/Girls bowling will be held Aug. 4 from 4-5:30 p.m. at KMC bowling center. All interested participants must have a current physical on file in the Athletic Office for participation. Please come prepared with the appropriate attire and shoes for practices. For more information, contact the Athletic Office at 313-3450.
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.
BICC hosting US Mid-Amateur Qualifer
The Big Island Country Club will host the US Mid-Amateur Qualifer on Aug. 15 starting at 10 a.m. Spectators are welcome. For more information call 325-5044.
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.