Kona Crush Academy sends players to Seattle
The Kona Crush Soccer Academy took three groups of youth players on a soccer and culture trip to Seattle. The groups all had a chance to experience professional soccer camps and play in the Delta Nike Crossfire Challenge.
The two boys groups trained with MLS organization, the Seattle Sounders, and the girls had a personal training camp with Women’s Professional Organization team, the Seattle Reign FC. All three groups also had the chance to watch games by both professional teams.
Besides soccer, the players were able to experience the city and visited several cultural sites and attractions, including various museums, as well as the aquarium and the Space Needle.
The trip was highlighted bu the youngest boys team winning the Crossfire Challenge U13 division. The Kona Crush U13 team went undefeated through the tourney and won the final match 2-1 in overtime.
“Several parents and players from opposing teams throughout the tournament complimented the group on their enthusiasm and Aloha, and even came to watch them play in the final game,” said Coach James Berry, who is the Director of Pre Academy for the Kona Crush. “The inaugural mainland trip was a resounding success and the club is looking forward to making more of these in the future.”
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.
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.
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 held 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.