LavaKids, Club Rehab host Family Fun Runs
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 on Dec. 17. This is a free event and open to all ages.
Registration will take place at 7 a.m. followed by a keiki dash at 7:45 a.m.
The 1-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.
Members of the visiting New Zealand group USO (Understanding, Strengthening, Overcoming) will share their thoughts on the importance of health and wellbeing.
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.
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.
Kohala boys basketball and t-ball/pitchball registration 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.
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.
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.
Hawaii Cycling Club releases 2017 schedule
The Hawaii Cycling club will hold three signature races in 2017. The races will be The Dragon (March 12), Hawaii Century (April 9) and Sea to Stars (Aug. 5).
Training Time Trials/Saturday Rides events will include The Prologue (Feb. 18) and Kua Bay (March 18).
On the Emily T Gail Show
Wesley Wailehua, Aloha Section PGA & Foundation Executive Director/CEO, talks about the Mauna Lani Resort Hawaii State Open in partnership with the Aloha Section PGA Dec. 15-18. He shares the history of the oldest Hawaii tournament and why it is Hawaii’s most prestigious event. Spectators are free and welcome.
Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, talks about the Rotary Club of Kona volunteer effort led by co-chairs Kris Hazard and Larry Webb. Fliear talks about the beneficiaries of monies raised including the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, Big Island Junior Golf and the Daniel R Sayre Foundation. Discounted advance tickets for the event scheduled Jan. 17-21 are available at pgatour.com/mec. Sign up to be a volunteer at hualalaivolunteers.org.
The Emily T Gail Show at espnhawaii.com is also available on iTunes and Facebook. Contact Emily at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.