Short Hops | 10-17-14

Roller derby tourney in Hilo canceled

The Battle of the Islands roller derby tournament, featuring Kailua-Kona’s Echo City Knockouts, was canceled Thursday when the County closed all of its buildings in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ana.

The state championships were slated for Friday and Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

Dawn Hawkins of Paradise Roller Girls, the tournament host, said a rescheduling is in the works, possibly for Nov. 14-15, when another bout was planned at Hilo Civic.

Keiki Triathlon, health fest canceled

The Mayor’s 2014 Health Fest and Keiki Triathlon scheduled for Saturday at Old Kona Airport Park have been canceled because of the threat of inclement weather.

For more information, contact Public Information Officer Jason Armstrong at 961-8311 or jarmstrong@hawaiicounty.gov.

First Tee program starts up

The First Tee Hawaii Program will start a new session Oct. 26 at Makalei Golf Course.

The one-hour program, for ages 7-18, starts at 3 p.m.

Registration is 2-2:15 p.m. at the clubhouse, and the fee for the session is $25 per child.

The program covers topics such as respect for oneself and environment.

Clubs are provided for beginners.

For more information, email peggyciriako@gmail.com or call 937-2380.

Volunteers needed for Puuwaawaa run

Volunteers are needed for the Run for the Dry Forest on Oct. 25.

Volunteers will work from 6 a.m. to noon. Two types of positions are available: Course marshals will direct runners and first aid station workers will hand out food and drink to runners.

Volunteers will receive T-shirts. The number of volunteer spots is limited. For more information, email Elliott Parsons at eparsons@hawaii.edu.

The races are 10K, 5K run/walk and keiki run. Fees are $30 for ages 15 and older, $15 for 14 and younger, and include T-shirts and refreshments. Fees go toward the conservation and restoration of dry forests at Puuwaawaa.

To register visit pathhawaii.org.

Waverider Triathlon Club hosts Reaper 5K

The Waverider Triathlon Club will host the Race the Reaper 5K at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Keauhou Shopping Center.

The cost is $20 in advance; $25 race day. There will be T-shirts for finishers.

Registration forms are available at Big Island Running Company, Cycle Station, Bike Works and Kealakehe High School.

Register online at active.com/kailua-kona-hi/running/races/race-the-reaper-5k-2014.

Email questions to waveridertriathlonclub@gmail.com.

BIIF basketball officiating meeting

A meeting about officiating during the 2014-15 Big Island Interscholastic Federation basketball season is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday at Paauilo Gym.

On the agenda are floor work and information on the Hawaii Island Sports Officials Association independent contract. This year’s fee is $25, payable only by check.

For more information, contact Linda at 937-5261 or haouli007@gmail.com or Mason at 333-9784.

Horseshoe club to start fifth league play

The Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club will begin its fifth league play of 2014 on Oct. 23 at the horseshoe pits behind the tennis courts at Old Kona Airport Park.

Membership is required for this eight-week sanctioned doubles league. New or returning players will be paired whenever possible. League play is from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, with a weekly fee of $5.

Free, informal play is from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. Pitchers of all skill levels are welcome.

For more information call Reggie at 756-8085 or Al at 322-7085.

Hawaii Cycling Club’s year-end events

Oct. 25: Puainako Hill Climb Training Time Trial in Hilo. The course is 4.6 miles with average grades of 4.5 percent with steeper sections in excess of 18 percent. Registration is at the corner of Puainako Street and Komohana Avenue.

Nov. 1: Alii Bypass Training Time Trial in Kailua-Kona. The course is 2.9 miles up Alii Drive from “The Pit” south on the Mamalahoa bypass — short but steep. Registration is at “The Pit.”

Dec. 13: Teams for the Holidays Training Time Trial, location and distance to be determined. HCC encourages members of other bicycle and triathlon clubs, bicycle store teams and training partners to participate.

Notes: All events are on Saturdays, starting at 8 a.m. with registration from 7–7:45 a.m.

Nonmembers and athletes of all abilities and ages may participate. HCC membership is free. After time trials, refreshments are available at the talk story station.

For more information visit hawaiicyclingclub.com

Konawaena discount cards on sale

Wildcat discount cards are on sale for 2014-15.

Cards cost $10 and include discounts for area vendors and merchants. They are available for purchase from members of the fall sports teams or at the school athletic office.

Proceeds benefit the athletic teams.

Kamehameha seeks coaches

Kamehameha-Hawaii is accepting applications for girls assistant basketball coach, girls junior varsity basketball coach, girls junior varsity assistant basketball coach, girls middle school basketball coach, girls middle school assistant basketball coach, boys swimming coach and boys judo coach.

Interested applicants must apply online at ksbe.edu/careers.

Parker’s Heneghan Run to be colorful

Parker School will host its 15th annual George Heneghan Fun Run on Nov. 2.

This year the event is called the Color Stampede. Participants will be splashed with colored powder throughout the race. The event is open to the public and consists of a 5K Fun Run and a 1K Keiki Run.

The entry fee is $25 for adults and $20 for ages 11 and younger. Medals will be awarded to first overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 1K, and first finishers in each age category. All proceeds benefit the school’s athletics program.

Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. on race day. The Keiki Run starts at 7:30, and the Fun Run at 8. Registration includes a T-shirt and refreshments.

T-shirts aren’t guaranteed with registration forms received after Oct. 24. Registrations will not be accepted on race day. Child care will be provided for children of 5K participants.

For registration forms, visit parkerschoolhawaii.org, email nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org or call 885-7933, ext. 7106.

Kapiolani Road, Spencer Road and Hokuula Road will be closed.

Parker hosts golf benefit

Parker School will hold its 12th annual Fairways & Friends Golf Tournament at Hualalai Resort on Nov. 8.

Proceeds go directly to the school’s financial aid.

Check-in for golf begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

This year, in addition to golf, Hualalai Spa treatments will be offered that day. The services will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the services will go toward the school’s financial aid.

After the tournament, there will be an awards reception with pupu, cocktails and prizes.

The golf fee is $250 and includes the cost of the reception. For nongolfers, the reception fee is $50.

Registration forms can be downloaded at parkerschoolhawaii.org. Reservations can be made by emailing advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or calling 885-8709.

Spa reservations can be made directly through the Hualalai Spa at 325-8000; mention Parker School.

Library benefit walk/run in Waikoloa

The Friends of the Library-Waikoloa Region will hold its fifth annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy on Nov. 8.

The event starts and finishes near the playground of the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School complex.

Entry fee, which includes a T-shirt, is $20 for adults, $10 for 13 and younger; keiki in strollers are free. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; start time is 7:30.

For more information, visit flwr-runforliteracy.com, or contact Bette Green at 883-0764 or bettejgreen@yahoo.com.

Karate tournament comes to Kona

The Kona branch of the International Karate League will host its 10th annual IKL Karate Championship from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.

IKL branches from the Big Island, Oahu and California will attend. Other karate schools throughout Hawaii Island are invited.

The tournament will feature competition in kata (forms), kumite (sparring) and kobudo (weaponry).

The tournament is open to the public, with free admission.

For more information, call Julian Shiroma at 328-9458, 938-2414 or visit ikl.org.

Junior golf tourney coming to Waikoloa resort

Amateur golfers are invited to play with top world junior golfers Nov. 8, during the Asia Pacific Junior Cup golf tournament at Waikoloa Beach Resort.

The $100 entry fee — $50 is tax deductible — includes golf, the APJC awards ceremony and luncheon. Entries must be received by Nov. 1. To sign up, call the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association at 532-0559.

The Ryder Cup-style APJC tournament, Nov. 9-11, features the top 16 junior golfers from Hawaii/USA competing against a squad from Japan.

For more information about the APJC, contact tournament director Karen Murray Boston at 480-495-5593.

Makalei to hold invitational

Makalei Golf Club will hold its third annual Makalei Invitational on Nov. 8.

All entries must be postmarked by Nov. 1.

For more information, call 325-6625 or email info@makalei.com.

Mauna Kea presents charity golf tourney

Mauna Kea Resort is holding the inaugural Big Island Bites Golf Tournament on Nov. 8.

The four-person scramble shotgun start is at noon. Food and specialty drinks courtesy of various restaurants are available on the course. There will be a dinner and awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

The cost of $300 per golfer, plus tax, includes green fees, dinner and prizes. Admission to the reception for guests of golfers is $75 plus tax.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Culinary Federation Kona Kohala Chefs Association’s campaign to help equip the kitchens at West Hawaii Community College at Palamanui.

For more information, call 882-5406 or email Wallene Blizzard of Mauna Kea Resort at wblizzard@maunakearesort.net.

Parks and Rec offers referee clinic

Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a basketball referee clinic from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.

The classes will focus on basic referee techniques.

For more information, call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.

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.