Short Hops | 11-11-14
Konawaena holds winter meeting
Konawaena High will conduct a meeting Wednesday for parents whose children are planning to participate in a winter sport.
The meeting, which is required annually, will be held in the school cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. A parent who has already attended a meeting this school year has met the requirement.
Each student planning to participate in a sport must have had a current physical exam and a parental consent form.
For more information, call the athletic office at 936-5708.
Honokaa seeks baseball coach
Honokaa High is accepting applications for the boys varsity baseball head coach position.
Applications are available from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the main office, and can be submitted at the main office or the athletic director’s office in the gym. The deadline for applications is Friday.
For more information, call Athletic Director Keith Tolentino at 775-8800, ext. 327.
22nd annual Wahine Sailing Regatta
Kona Sailing Club will host the Wahine Weekend on Saturday-Sunday. Registration and sign-in will begin at 9 a.m.
Saturday’s clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. Sailing certified instructors will lead an on-land talk on topics including teamwork, race strategy and basic racing rules. An on-the-water clinic will follow and ends at 3 p.m. The cost is $10 for KSC members, $15 for nonmembers.
Sunday’s skipper/crew meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. The race start sequence will begin at 11:50 a.m. Wahine will sail two races. There will postrace pupu and an awards celebration. The cost is $15 for sailors, $10 for sailors under 21 or meal only.
Wahine skippers with boats, or crew looking for a boat, are welcome. Borrowed boats may be provided. Space is limited, reservations end Wednesday.
For more information, call Alicia Starsong at 325-5529 or email konabreeze@yahoo.com.
Echo City going for roller derby title
Kona-based Echo City Knockouts will participate in the “Battle of the Islands” in Hilo on Saturday.
The state tournament, which includes teams from Kauai and Maui, starts at 9 a.m. in Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
For more information, visit echocityknockouts.com or the team’s Facebook page.
Reuse a shoe program
Forever Fitness, Big Island Honda, Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Frozen Pea Productions are sponsoring the annual Reuse a Shoe giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Big Island Honda.
Forever Fitness is still accepting donations of shoes — both usable and unusual — clothing and other items. Unusable shoes will be sent to Nike for its Reuse a Shoe Program. Donations can also be brought the day of the event.
Call Peaman at 938-2296 for more information.
Benefit tourney for school golf teams
The Friends of West Hawaii High School Golf Teams will hold its second annual benefit tournament at 8 a.m. Dec. 7 at Makalei Golf Club.
Proceeds benefit Kealakehe, Konawaena and Makua Lani teams.
The format is two-person shamble. The entry fee of $230 per team includes greens fee, prizes and luncheon.
For entry forms, visit makalei.com and click on the tab “Buy on-line.”
Donations, in like pairs, are greatly appreciated to be used as awards and prizes in a silent auction.
For more information, call Lee Kagawa at 747-8730.
Konawaena hosts golf benefit
Konawaena is holding its inaugural Wildcat Golf Challenge on Nov. 17 at Hokulia.
The $250 fee per golfer includes cart, continental breakfast and lunch.
Registration begins at 8 a.m., with shotgun start at 10. The format is two best balls of four.
Proceeds support the school’s athletic programs.
Space is limited. To sign up, contact Athletic Director Bill Trumbo at 323-4500 or any of the team coaches.
Paddle race during Thanksgiving holiday
The Beanie Heen Thanksgiving paddle race will be held Nov. 29 from Anaehoomalu Bay to Kawaihae Surf Park.
Relays are welcome, with the exchange at Puako, for the race of about 10 miles. There will be SUP, OC-1, OC-2 and relay divisions.
There will be a postrace party with awards and raffle.
For more information, contact Ed Doherty at eddoherty1@yahoo.com or Mike Akau at 938-4077. To sign up, visit HIPA website at hipa.squarespace.com.
10th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run
Hawaii Sport Events presents the 10th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Dec. 21.
The event will feature a 5K, 1 mile and Santa’s Keiki Dash runs starting at 7:30 a.m. in front of Coconut Grove Marketplace.
There will be awards for the top three finishers in each category: Overall, 10-year age groups, and best Christmas costumes.
Entry fee for the 5K is $30 till Nov. 30, $35 till Dec. 20, and $10 for the 1-mile till Dec. 20. The Keiki Dash is free to ages 6 and younger.
There is no registration for the 5K and 1-mile on race day. Race applications are available at Cycle Station, Big Island Running Company and Bike Works, and registration is online at Kona5K.com. For more information or to volunteer, email info@hawaiisportevents.com.
Hawaii Cycling Club time trial
The Hawaii Cycling Club will hold its Teams for the Holidays Time Trial on Dec. 6.
Registration is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. at Mauna Kea State Park, and the 40K race starts at 8.
The course on Saddle Road starts at the 34.5 mile marker, goes south, makes a U-turn at the 22 marker and returns to the 34.5 marker.
Members of other bicycle and triathlon clubs, bicycle store teams and training partners are encouraged to participate. Nonmembers and athletes of all abilities and ages are welcome. HCC membership is free.
For more information, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.
County winter hoops tournament
The Hawaii Isle Police Activities League, in collaboration with the Department of Parks & Recreation, will hold its 34th annual “Winter Basketball Classic” tournament Dec. 26-29, at various sites in Hilo.
Entries are being accepted for age groups: 5-6, 7-8, boys 9-10, girls 10-under, boys 11-12, girls 12-under, boys 13-14, and girls 14-under. The age cutoff date is Dec. 31, 2014.
All championship games will be played Dec. 29 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Registration for age group 8 and younger is $60 per team, for 9 and older is $80 per team, and for neighbor island teams, $25 per team. Deadline for team entry is Nov. 28.
Registration forms can be picked up at all police stations or on the County of Hawaii’s Department of Parks and Recreation website.
Registration packets may be mailed to or dropped off at:
County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Office, ATTN: Winter Basketball Classic, 799 Piilani St., Hilo, HI 96720.
For more information, call the Hilo HI-PAL office at 961-8121, HI-PAL Officer Randy Morris in West Hawaii at 326-4646, ext. 258, and Parks and Recreation representatives Darrell Yamamoto at 938-2012 or 961-8740, and Jason Armstrong at 961-8311 or jarmstrong@hawaiicounty.gov.
Kayak fishing tournament
The P&P Kayaks “Pelagic Pursuit” fishing tournament will be held Nov. 22-23.
Prizes include two new Hobie “Quest” kayaks and gear. There will be an awards ceremony with food and beverages.
Early-entry fee is $35.
For more information, visit the store at 73-4976 Kamanu Street, or call Kelly or Les at 880-1400.
Horseshoe club offers free play
The Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club offers free, informal play from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Old Kona Airport Park. Pitchers of all levels are welcome.
For more information, call Reggie or Al at 322-7085.
Hilo seeks softball coach
Hilo High is accepting applications for a girls softball coach.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday.
For more information, call the athletic director at 974-4021.
Keaau holding tryouts
Keaau High will be holding the following tryouts for the winter season:
Boys soccer, 4 p.m. Nov. 17; boys basketball, 4 p.m. Nov. 24; wrestling, 4 p.m. Nov. 24
Conditioning is ongoing. All interested athletes must have a current/valid physical on file with the Athletic Department to participate. Come prepared and dress appropriately for each sport.
For more information, call the athletic office at 313-3450.
Weekly golf tournament results
Big Island Country Club
Wednesday
1. Al Akana, Gary Biesemeier, Barb Poston, blind draw (-25)
2. Al Droscoski, Lyle Cabacungan, Steve Rickard, Tom Johnson (-18, won card-off)
Blind draw: Shirley Akana
Low net: Al Akana (65)
Closest to the pin: Ray Poston (5); Shirley Akana (8, 13); Al Akana (17)
Format: Four-person teams; one low net on par 3s, two low nets on par 4s, three low nets on par 5s
Saturday
1. Marv Hasting, Ed Hill, Rod Kebo, Luie Wong (-28)
2. Rick Dvorak, Rick Robinson, Barb Poston, blind draw (-27)
3. Al and Shirley Akana, Don Wood, Nozomi Kishimoto (-26)
Blind draw: Gary Biesemeier
Low net: 1. Marv Hasting (63); 2. Luie Wong (65, won card-off)
Closest to the pin: Shirley Akana (5); Rick Robinson (8); Dick Peters (13); Don Wood (17)
M&M Golf Club
Octoberfest at Makalei Golf Club
Overall winners: Low gross, Sandy Webb; low net, Vangie Isenhour
A flight
Gross: 1. Fletcher Olson; 2. Penny Knowles
Net: 1. Sara Ito; 2. Yuriko Daniel
Closest to the pin: No. 13, Janet Ford
B flight
Gross: 1. Butchie Hayward; 2. Janis Walker
Net: 1. Sue Ostrowski; 2. Shoko Ioh
Closest to the pin: No. 16, Sandy Webb; No. 8 (all flights), Margaret Tigue
C flight
Gross: 1. Dee Dee Kosa; 2. Barb Crutcher; 3. Judy Burger
Net: 1. Kasie Wessels; 2. Diana Olsen; 3. Mary Vandamme
Closest to the pin: No. 5, Vangie Isenhour
Nov. 4 at Makalei GC
Low gross: Fletcher Olson (82)
Low net: Mary Desisto (67)
A flight: 1. Janis Walker (33); 2. Randi Wilson (34.5); 3. Sandy Webb (35)
B flight: 1. Shoko Ioh (31.5); 2. Linda Takai (33); 3. Kasie Wessels (37.5)
Low putts: Mary Desisto (30)
Chip-in: Sue Ostrowski (2)
Format: Even-numbered holes less half-handicap
Friday at Big Island CC
1. Butchie Hayward (33.5); 2. Gayle Scoggin (34); 3. Linda Takai (38)
Low putts: Butchie Hayward (29)
Chip-in: Judy Pettersen (1, 17), Linda Takai (5)
Format: Better nine less half-handicap
Na Wahine O Waikoloa
Thursday
A flight: 1. Margaret Tigue (63); 2. Willie Ryan (66); 3. Dee Dee Kosa (67)
B flight: 1. Trish Kimball (62); 2. Judy Frazier (69); 3. Sandy Price (72)
Chip-in: Linda Vader (2)
Birdies: Audrey Hamilton (12)
Closest to the pin: Kasie Wessels (2, 16), Dee Dee Kosa (6), Linda Vader (12)
