Special Olympics Bus’ a Move
On Saturday, 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.
Lavakids Family Fun Runs
On Saturday LavaKids, in partnership with Club Rehab, will host its Family Fun Runs at 7 a.m. on Ane Keohokalole Highway beginning at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Registration will take place at 7 a.m. followed by a keiki dash at 7:45 a.m..
The one-mile and 2-mile run/walk will begin at 7:55 a.m. with the 5k run/walk right after.
This event is open to both keiki and adults. Games and supervision will be provided for keiki during the 5k for parents wanting to participate.
The guest speaker will be Chef Steve Rouelle from Under the Bodhi Tree Restaurant who will do a keiki friendly food demonstration showing how to make snacks and light meals using local ingredients.
Pre-register at lavakids.org for extra chances to win raffle for prizes. For more information visit www.lavakids.org or contact eventinfo@lavakids..org.
Konawaena to retire No. 28 for fans
On Sept. 28, 1928, a local radio broadcast by Mr. Collins stated that the Konawaena High School football team, wearing old UH uniforms, “played like WILDCATS”.
Afterward, the team changed its name and color scheme, going from the blue and white Knights to the green and white Wildcats.
To honor that legacy, the school has decided to retire the number 28 and give that number to all of the loyal Wildcat fans who support the student athletes in various sports, similar to the way the Seattle Seahawks give their fans the No. 12.
At the team’s Homecoming game on Friday Sept. 23, new fan t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Mauna Loa Training Time Trial
Intermediate and advanced bicyclists are invited to join Hawaii Cycling Club members in the 2016 edition of the Mauna Loa Training Time Trial and Saturday ride on Sept. 24.
The time trial place on the 17 mile Mauna Loa Observatory Road – a challenging and winding road with magnificent vistas.
Registration takes place at the Native Tree Sanctuary on Saddle Road opposite Mauna Loa Access Road from 7:30–7:50 a.m. The Time Trial starts at 8 a.m. Saturday participants may start as soon as they register and have until 11:30 a.m. to complete the ride.
Non-Hawaii Cycling Club members must pay a $10 one day insurance wavier fee. All participants will receive a number to place on the front of their helmets.
The famous HCC Talk Story aid station will be at the finish line.
Kona Hongwanji Judo Club Fishing Tourney
Kona Hongwanji Judo Club will be holding its annual Ulua Fishing Jackpot Tournament from Nov. 4-6. Weigh-ins are from 2-3 p.m. on Nov. 6 at the Kona Hongwngi Social Hall, located at 81-6630 Mamalahoa Highway in Kealakekua. The tournament is open to the public, adults 18-and-over. Everyone is welcome to watch the weigh-ins. Entry deadline is Oct. 28.
Entry forms can be printed off the group’s Facebook page, Kona Hongwngi Judo Club. Please email any questions to konahongwanjijudoclub@yahoo.com
The Challenge at Hokuli’a
The Club at Hokuli`a will once again be the host for the Challenge at Hokuli‘a golf tournament as part of Community Partnership Benefit Day
Registration is available now and the event will take place on Nov. 14.
For more information or to reserve a foursome contact Bill Trumbo, Tournament Director, at billtrumbo@gmail.com or call 322-9419. Sponsorship opportunities still available.
Upcoming Big Island Sports Academy events
The Big Island Sports Academy will be hosting a variety of events in the coming months.
Nov. 14: The Challenge at Hokulia, a benefit golf tournament
Nov. 19: The Miracle Mile/Turkey Trot, for all ages, one-mile straight away. The fastest on the island wins a Turkey.
Dec. 10-11,: Holiday softball camp and clinic, for girls ages 12-18 at the Old Kona Airport Park.
For registration information and to be a donor/sponsor for an event contact the academy office at 322-9419. The Big Island Sports Academy is a 501c3 non profit corporation, dedicated to the betterment of community through youth sports.
Emily T Gail Show
Jeff Manzo, of Bike Works Beach & Sport, has info on how to join the Bike Works team for the Bike MS Ride weekend Oct. 29-30.
Also on the show will be Ramajon, a pioneer of the Sedona Mountain bike scene who is often called the Guru of Sedona Mountain Biking.
He shares his enthusiasm for now being a member of the Bike Works team and continuing to contribute to the growth of mountain biking on the Big Island.
Tiare Speetjens, also with Bike Works, comes from a soccer background and shares why she enjoys being able to share what she is learning about biking and other sports.
The Emily T Gail Show is available on espnhawaii.com , as a free iTunes podcast and at facebook.com/EmilyT Gail.
For information contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com.