For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tourney
The annual For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament took place at the Old Airport Park hockey rink over the weekend. A total of 13 teams attended the event with championship game being played on Sunday. The tournament helps to raise money for scholarships for high school seniors going into college. Scholarship recipients have included such names as Konawaena’s Taiana Tolleson (2016 scholarship), Star Chinen (2016), Mikala Fernandez (2015), Rayne Baltero (2014) and Kealakehe’s Keoni Yates (2014),
Elks Hoops Shoot
Boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 met up at Old Airport Park’s Kekuaokalani Gym on Jan. 7 for the Elks Hoops Shoot. Divided into three age groups (8-9, 10-11 and 12-13), trophies were handed out for first, second and third place in each group with separate competition for boys and girls.
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 20-23.
Hospice of Kona Love 2 Fish Tourney
The 11th annual Love 2 Fish tournament, presented by Hospice of Kona will take place on Feb. 11. The tourney is limited to just 100 boats, and after a day of fishing, there will be a dinner and silent auction.
Monetary prizes will be awarded in the following categories: marlin, ahi, mahi-mahi and ono, as well as in a special “couples division.”
Registration is $250 ($150 is donated to Hospice of Kona, $100 in cash goes to the tournament cash prize pool) and entrants can sign up directly at Honokohau Harbor’s Charter Desk or by calling the Charter Desk at 329-5735.
For more information or to donate to the silent auction, contact Hospice of Kona at 324-7700 or adegress@hospiceofkona.org.
HI-PAL boxing
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.
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
Hawaii Cycling Club will host the fourth annual Century Rides on April 9 starting at Spencer Beach Park in Kawaihae.
The three distances (30, 60 and 109 miles) will be held as a ride, not a race, and is also a fundraiser for Hospice of Kona.
Aid stations, a picnic lunch and a t-shirt are all included in the $50 entry fee. An early bird registration special of $25 is available for January.
Also, for the second year, Hawaii Cycling is offering a Couch to Century 12-week training program every Saturday, starting Jan. 14 and running to April 1. The training program will include guided rides, tips and guidelines for both beginner and intermediate riders.
The Couch to Century program is free. Riders will meet at 6:45 a.m. and should be prepared to go 5-10 miles for beginners and 20-23 miles for intermediate riders. Helmets are required.
For more information, call Toni at 989-8756, log on to the hawaiicyclingclub.com, visit the Couch to Century Program Facebook page or e-mail hcccentury@yahoo.com.
Emily T Gail Show
Kevin Ginoza, Head PGA Pro at Waikoloa Beach Resort, talks about the 26th annual Amer Ari Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Waikoloa Beach Kings’ Course Feb. 1-4. The Amer Ari, hosted by the University of Hawaii-Hilo Men’s Golf Team under Coach Earl Tamiya, where Ginoza played his college golf, is considered one of the most popular and competitive intercollegiate tournaments. Most of the Pac 12 and some of the top 10 teams in collegiate golf will be playing. Ginoza also talks about the positive influence Coach Earl has had on so many of his players over the years.
Grant Miller, of Bike Works, talks about the training program Bike Works will be offering leading up to the April 2 Waikoloa Lavaman. Grant also has information on the 5k Bike Works Sunset Run/Walk at Queens Marketplace to benefit PATH, which will kick off a Lavaman weekend that also includes Lava Kids on April 1.
Jen Lawson, of Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, has information on the Wiliwili Festival at Waikoloa Stables in Waikoloa Village on Saturday, Jan. 28. The free event includes speakers, live music, educational booths, kid’s activities and a great day for some exercise and outdoor life if you take one of the forest tours. Visit waikoloadryforest.org for information.
Emily will also have updates on the PGA Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai Jan. 17-21. The tournament will include a field of 51 PGA Champions Tour players.
The Emily T Gail Show on espnhawaii.com is also available on Facebook. For information contact Emily at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org