HI-PAL volleyball hosts clinic in Pahala
Seventy-two youths participated in the HI-PAL Youth Volleyball Clinic held Dec. 1 at the new Kaʻu District Gym in Pahala. The free clinic was held in partnership with the UH-Hilo Vulcan women’s volleyball team, County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii Police Department’s Community Policing Section-Hawaii Isle Police Activities League.
“We wanted to bring the Vulcan athletes out to Kaʻū to share their knowledge and skills with our keiki and are very fortunate to have this brand new, three-court facility that could hold such an event,” said Kaʻu community police officer Blaine Morishita.
Participants learned skills and were able to talk story with the college athletes. Afterward, participants were treated to dinner, which was served by community volunteers, P&R staff and police officers.
For information on HI-PAL activities in West Hawaii, you may contact the Kona Community Policing Section at 326-4646, extension 259, or your nearest police station.
Big Island Sports Academy hosts holiday softball camp
The Big Island Sports Academy and the Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation will host a holiday softball camp and clinic Dec. 10-11 at Old Airport Park. The event, which is open to girls ages 10-18, will feature UCLA head coach Kelly Inouye Perez, and UH-Hawaii head coach Callen Perreira.
Cost is $100 per person and the fee includes a free t-shirt, camp photo, instruction, daily lunch, and a player evaluation.
After the first day of camp on Dec. 10, Inouye-Perez will be the featured clinic for coaches and varsity level player only from 6:30-8 p.m. at the South Lighted Field at the Old Airport Park. Inouye-Perez will present ideas on practice planning and will take the Varsity Level Players through a “Practice like the Bruins”, and will focus on the individual player development through practice routine.
All coaches are welcome to attend the clinic and have an opportunity for a question and answer period at the conclusion of the clinic. Softball coaches of all levels, youth and high school are encouraged to attend, the clinic is offered at no charge.
For more information contact Bill Trumbo at billtrumbo@gmail.com.
End of Year golf tournament at Kona Country Club
The Kona Country Club will host the End of Year golf tournament on Dec. 11. Entry fee is $120 with registration starting at 6:30 a.m. followed by a 7:30 a.m. shot gun start. Fee includes golf, cart, coffee, pastries and lunch.
The format is 2-person scramble with a max team handicap of 48.
Funds raised will help purchase gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree and for less fortunate families.
For more information contact peggy@konagolf.com or call 322-2595.
Jingle Bell Beach Run set at Coconut Grove
Hawaii Sport Events presents the 12th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Dec. 18. The Christmas themed event will feature a 5K, 1-mile and Santa’s Keiki Dash at Coconut Grove Marketplace. Start time is 7:30 a.m. with awards given to the top 3 in each category: Overall, 5-year age groups, and best Christmas costumes. Lots of raffle prizes to follow.
Entry fee for the 5K is $35 until Dec. 16. Fees for the 1-Mile will remain $15 until Dec. 16. Santa’s Keiki Dash is free for children ages 6-and-under. Packet pickup and late registration will be on Dec. 17 at Big Island Running Company’s Alii Drive store location from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration for the 5K and 1-Mile on race day.
Race applications available at Big Island Running Company with online registration available on the event website: Kona5K.com. For more information or to volunteer email info@hawaiisportevents.com.
For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament slated for early January
There will be a For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament Jan. 6-8 at the Old Airport hockey rink. Games will start at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 and go all day Saturday and Sunday. The annual tournament helps to raise money for scholarships for high school seniors going into college. For more information contact Summer Butindaro at 345-2661.
Elks Hoops Shoot in January
All free throw shooters — boys and girls from 8 to 13 (as of April 1, 2017) — are welcome at Kekuaokalani Gym on January 7. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with competition at 10 a.m. Age groups are: 8-9; 10-11; and 12-13. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each group with separate competition for boys and girls. Trophies will be presented, and pictures taken, after the competition.
Each contestant gets 25 shots at the hoop from the free throw line (the 8-9 year age group shoot from 4 feet in front of the line and with the smaller ball) with 15 additional shots if tie breaker needed. The boy and girl in each age group with the highest scores may advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals in Chicago, Illinois, April 20 to 23. Local scores are compared with best total out of 25 attempts for those shooting in the state of Hawaii, and the winners are compared to age and gender counterparts in California, and those winners proceed to the semi-finals in Las Vegas, with winners going on to the finals in Chicago, Illinois. Kona Elks Lodge 2616 provides for transportation of winners along with one parent for out of state competition.
All youngsters who reside in West Hawaii are invited to participate. It is not necessary to sign up in advance, just come to the gym and compete — there is no cost. For questions call Joe Reynolds, 334-0077.
Kohala boys basketball and t-ball/pitchball registration now open
The Kohala Community Athletic Association has opened free registration for boys basketball (ages 9-14) and t-ball/pitchball (boys and girls, ages 5-8). Registration will run through Dec. 19 at KCAA.online. Games will begin in January. For more information contact Tom at 345-0706.
HI-PAL boxing returns
The Hawaii Police Department has announced the return of the HI-PAL boxing program for boys and girls ages 8-17 in West Hawaii. Events will begin in February 2017.
For information on how to participate in the program — including registration details and information about scheduling pre-entry physical appointments — interested youth, parents and coaches may contact Community Police Officer Kapelieli Kauahikaua Jr. at 889-6540 or kapelieli.kauahikaua@hawaiicounty.gov.
Jackie Rey’s seeking softball players for Kupuna team
Jackie Rey’s is seeking players for its 2017 Kupuna Softball team. Players must be at least 55 years of age. If interested, call Mike Hernandez at 937-9057 or Dave Distel at 896-9051.
Palapala seeking softball players for Kupuna team
Palapala, West Hawaii’s newest Kupuna softball team, is seeking male players over 60 and female players over 55. For more information contact Woody at 756-6480 or Mel Finkenberg at 785-9140.
Waimea Paniolo seeks players for Kupuna team
The Waimea Paniolo senior softball team is seeking active, fit players 55 years old and up to join the team for the 2017 season. Contact Frosty at 885-4942 or Bob at 936-4231
On the Emily T Gail Show
Tania Howard, Executive Director, Waimea Ocean Film Festival January 2-10, talks about the film “View from a Blue Moon” with Hawaii surfer Jon Jon Florence, “A Plastic Ocean” and others from the lineup of over 60 films, speakers, and filmmakers talks. Festival categories include: ocean experience including surfing and paddling, ocean environment, including what we do on land, and Hawaiian and other island cultures, history and people. Passes and info are available at waimeaoceanfilm.org
Emily talks about Ka Ola Magazine and the updates they do each issue regarding the Polynesian Voyaging Society Hokulea Worldwide Voyage and she talks about the extraordinary films about past voyages which will be part of the Waimea Ocean Film Festival.
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