Big Island Running Company hosts meeting for Ragnar Hawaii
Big Island Running Company will host an information meeting on Ragnar Hawaii on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. at their Alii Drive store.
Ragnar Hawaii is a 12-person relay taking place on Nov. 4-5 from Hilo to Hapuna Beach. Ragnar ambassadors will be at the Alii Drive store to answer questions about the event and discuss the 8-week training program also offered by Big Island Running Company.
The Ragnar training program will start on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the Alii Drive store.
For more information, contact Big Island Running Company at 327-9333 or melissa@bigislandrunningcompany.com.
Habitat for Humanity golf tournament
Habitat for Humanity will host a Birdies for Builds summer golf scramble on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Kona Country Club. The tournament will help raise money for Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build event in September, which will build 10 new homes for West Hawaii families.
The tournament is 2-person scramble and will feature contests, prizes and an awards ceremony. Entry fee is $130 for individuals and $250 for a team. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Players can register by visiting habitwesthawaii.org/events.
Advanced basketball training program
The Advanced basketball Training Program will be held Aug. 12, 19 and 26 The Old Kona Airport’s Kekuaokalani Gym.
Training is from 9:30 a.m. to noon and is free to all kids ages 10-17.
This year round program is only for experience players. For more info call 327-3553.
HIBT looking for volunteers
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s tournament. Volunteers are needed Sept. 7-17 for a variety of tournament support including Kailua pier operations, pre and post-tournament set up and breakdown, headquarter administration, security and a whole lot more.
Interested volunteers should plan to attend the HIBT Volunteer Orientation on Monday, Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Ocean Seafood Restaurant, located in the King Kamehameha Mall on Kuakini Hwy.
HIBT event headquarters, retail and tournament control will once again be anchored at Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, located adjacent to Kailua Pier. The 58th annual HIBT runs Sept. 9-17.
Waimea Athletics accepting Biddy Basketball registration
Waimea Athletics is currently accepting registration for Biddy Basketball until Aug. 18 for kids ages 5/6 and 7/8. Fee is $30 per person and includes full sublimation uniform set, electronic league photo and team equipment.
Register online at waimeaathletics.com. Contact Noe at Waimeaathletics@gmail.com for more information.
Learn to racewalk
Free racewalking clinics will be held at Old Airport Park’s Makaeo Walking Path on Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. The lessons are provided by Stan Chraminski. For more information email stanski@twc.com.
Hawaii Triple Crown of BJJ
The Kona Open, the seventh leg of the Hawaii Triple Crown of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will talke place Saturday, Aug. 19 at Kealakehe High School. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and entry fee is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Kids five and under get in free.
Kukio Blue Water Swim
The 12th annual Kukio Blue Water Swim will be held at 8 a.m. on Sept. 23 at Kua Bay. A light breakfast and an awards ceremony will follow the 1.2-mile race from Kua to Uluweuweu Bay at Kukio.
Entry fee is $40 for individuals 13 and over and $20 for keiki 12 and under. For more information or to register visit kukioevents.com or email swim@kukio.com.
Entries are limited to the first 250 participants.