AAU squad competes in Jan on it Grand Finale
The Hawaii Select Big Island AAU squad competed in the Jam on it Grand Finale in Las Vegas recently against teams from all over the United States. The squad of sixth grade girls brought home a second place trophy for their age group. Representing the girls, from left, are (seated) Ayana Meyer, Alexa Meyer, Kaliana Salazar-Harrell, Kayla Pak, Mikela Hanohano, (standing) Aaliyah Kawaihae, Ky Brucelas, and Natalie Morimoto. Coaches for the team are Cheyenne Meyer, Shoen Maekawa and Ha‘uoli Hanohana.
Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club wraps up 3rd league
The Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club completed its third league of the 2016 season on July 28. The team of Linda Taketa and Tiffany Lastimosa took first place with a record of 12-5-1. The club will start fourth league play on Aug. 18 at the Kona Palms Courts behind the tennis courts at Old Airport Park.
Membership is required for this approximately eight to ten week sanctioned doubles league. New or returning players will be paired whenever possible. Handicap scoring is used enabling players of all levels to participate. League play is from 4-6 p.m. every Thursday with a weekly fee of $5. For more information call Reg at 756-8085.
The club offers free informal play from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays. Also, come down to the horseshoe courts on Thursday evenings from 4-6 p.m. to meet some of the players. Pitchers of all levels are welcome. For more information call Al at 322-7085.
Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club 3rd League 2016 Results
Place Team Record
1 Linda Taketa/Tiffany Lastimosa 12-5-1
2 Nalani Kukua/Rudy Mockchew 11-6-1
3 Bill Phelps/James Whaley 10-8-0
4 Pat McDonald/Al Mehlhouse 9-9-0
5 Hans Haynes/Charles Hymons 9-9-0
6 Scott Garrett/Clay Bollman 6-11-1
7 Jimmy Taketa/Reg Gomes 4-13-1
Keauhou announces 22nd Annual Mary Jane Kahanamoku Heihei
The 22nd Annual Aunty Mary Jane Kahanamoku Heihei, a long distance race for six-man canoes, will take place on Aug. 13 at Keauhou Bay.
There will a a six mile course for Juniors ages 18-and-under, Mixed crews in the Open age group and paddlers aged 60-and-over, with a special division for Mixed crews of Recreational paddlers.
This event will start at Keauhou Bay and turn at Kamoa Point (Lyman’s) starting at 8:30 a.m. with an eight mile long course beginning 15 minutes after the short course canoes cross the finish line inside Keauhou Bay.
The long course will turn at Casa de Emdeko, and has divisions for both Koa and non-koa canoes for women and men paddlers in the Open age group as well as for ages 40-plys and 50-plus.
Registration will open at Keauhou Canoe Club at 7:30 a.m. with the race meeting taking place at 8:15 a.m. The races will be followed by lunch and awards at Keauhou Canoe Club.
For more info, please contact Leila Duim at 989-8048 or Carolyn Carter at 989-4877
Registration extended for Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament
The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation has extended the registration deadline for its 20th Annual Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament until Aug. 12.
Completed registration forms must be turned in to the Recreation Division office located at 799 Pi‘ilani Street in Hilo or postmarked by Aug. 12. Registration forms, along with tournament rules, are available at County Parks and Recreation facilities island-wide, S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo and J. Hara Store in Kurtistown. The forms also can be found online at: hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/.
The Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament will open Aug. 19, and end with weigh-ins conducted from noon until 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Honokaa Gymnasium.
Separate divisions are offered for keiki 5 to 12 years old, teens, men, women, kupuna at least 55 years old, and ohana or families. There also will be a barbless circle hook challenge. Entry fee is either $25 or $30 per person or family, depending on the division entered. Please make checks payable to “County Director of Finance.”
For more information about the ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament, please call Jayme Carvalho at 962-2109 or 936-4285.
Big Island Running Company hosts training programs
Big Island Running Company is offering two free training programs starting Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Alii Drive store.
Individuals interested in running a half marathon will be training for the 100 percent Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon to be held on Nov. 12, while marathoners will train for the Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 11.
Training runs will take place at Big Island Running Company’s Alii Drive store on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. and Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m., although runs can be completed individually as well. For more information, call or email Melissa at 327-9333 or melissa@bigislandrunningcompany.com.
Konawaena looking for cheer coach
Konawaena High School is looking for a cheerleading coach for the upcoming season.
Stop by the athletic office to pick up an application. The athletic department can be reached at 313-6020 for more information.
Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple golf tourney
Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will host a benefit golf tournament Aug. 28 at Kona Country Club. Format is two-person scramble, with a cost of $125 per participant. Mulligans available.
Entry blanks available at Kona Country Club and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Kealakekua) or by calling Peggy Ciriako at 937-2380 or Aaron N Nagata at 936-3279.
Special Olympics Bus’ a Move
On Sept. 17th, Special Olympics West-Hawaii will host their “Bus’ a Move” Bus Pull competition at Kona Commons.
Teams of 10 will pull a Roberts Hawaii Charter Bus. Entry fee is $300 for a team of 10.
Teams have three categories to win: fastest pull, lowest combined weight, and an award will be given to the most enthusiastic team. Lowest combined weight event will use a lighter vehicle provided by Airgas. Strongmen and women should come out and show their muscle for a worthy cause.
Teams can register now by emailing sowhdenise@gmail.com or by calling 345-0433. Event T-Shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants.
Special Olympics West Hawaii is always looking for volunteers to help make this event run smoothly and safely. If you would like to volunteer please email us at sowhdenise@gmail.com., and donations are always welcome, you can mail donations to Special Olympics West Hawaii, P.O. Box 390358. Keauhou-Kona, HI 96739.
Kukio Blue Water Swim
On Sept. 24 the 11th Annual Kukio Blue Water Swim will be held.
After a two-year hiatus, the event is back and race organizers are looking to make it better than ever. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim from Kua Bay to Uluweuweu Bay at Kukio starting at 8 a.m. A light breakfast and an awards ceremony will follow the race at Kikaua Point Park.
Cost is $40 per Individual (13 and older) and includes a Patagonia capilene shirt and swim cap. The cost is $20 per keiki (12 and under) and also includes a hat and swim cap.
For more information about the swim and to register go to kukioevents.com or email any inquiries to swim@kukio.com. Entries are limited to 250 participants.