Short Hops | 11-18-14

Kona Coast LL begins registration

The Kona Coast Little League is open to players, ages 4 1/2 to 8, who reside in the area from Pottery Terrace to Manuka or attend a school in the district.

Registration will be at Yano Hall on: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, 4:30-6 p.m.; Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to noon; Dec. 16 and 20, 4:30-6 p.m.

Bring an original birth certificate and two proofs of residency. Proofs include a HELCO or water bill, cable bill, driver’s license, and vehicle or insurance records. All documents must have a physical address.

Registration forms can be picked up at Choice Mart, or call Hano at 960-2366 or Nobi at 443-3190.

Payment by cash or check is required at registration.

Volunteers: KCLL is also looking for managers, assistant coaches and team helpers. For more information, call Darren Cho at 936-9865 or Hano.

Bubble Ball soccer benefit

Waimea Athletics will hold its Bubble Ball Soccer SLAM tournament benefit at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at Waimea Park.

The junior division is 10-17 years old, the adult division 18 and older.

The team fee is $200 — $25 per player, with a roster of maximum eight and five aside.

To register, visit waimeaathletics.org or call 640-5519. For more information, email waimeaathletics@gmail.com.

16th annual Abbott Galaher SeaMan race

Keauhou Canoe Club will host the SeaMan race for one- and two-man canoes and standup paddleboards Dec. 13 at Keauhou Bay.

There will be a 3-mile course for all SUP and paddlers in the junior (under-19), novice and recreational divisions, as well as paddlers over 60. The long course for paddlers is 5 miles, in age group divisions.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Keauhou Canoe Club halau, briefing at 9, and all races start at 9:15 a.m.

There will be postrace lunch and awards.

Entry fee is $20 per paddler, plus a donation of food for the Hawaii Island Food Basket. If the food donation is not provided by the entrant, an additional donation of $10 will be collected for the Food Bank.

For more information, call Jane Bockus at 322-2120 or 937-7890, or Bill Armer at 329-6846 or 896-4535.

On the ‘Emily T Gail Show’

Guests: Mary Bea Porter King, Hawaii State Junior Golf Association president/co-founder and a former LPGA player, joins pro golfers Kathy Torchiana and Jerry King. They share stories about the success of the HSJGA and the recent Asia Pacific Junior Cup at Waikoloa Kings’ Course.

Zak Akagi-Bustin talks about having played in the first APJC eight years ago as a member of the HSJGA. Scott Head, HSJGA co-founder and Waikoloa Beach Resort vice president of resort operations, talks about the resort’s commitment to the HSJGA and development of junior golfers.

Updates: Kona Beach & Sports Aloha Tri Sport Training Triathlon with Winona Chen on Sunday at Anaehoomalu Bay. The free event consists of a ¼-mile swim, 14-mile bike and 2.2-mile run. Registration is at Anaehoomalu Bay parking lot at 7 a.m. with a mass start at 8. Relay teams are welcome. Volunteers are welcome, and there will be a postrace potluck barbecue. For more information, visit facebook.com/alohatrisporttrainingtriathlon.

Note: Gail shows are available at espnhawaii.com, under the “lineup” tab, or on iTunes as a free podcast. For more information, contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com.

Wobble Gobble run/walk and food drive

Big Island Running Company will host the 10th annual Walua Road “Wobble Gobble” fun run and walk at 8 a.m. Nov. 27.

The race starts at the Walua Road trailhead on Lako Street just mauka of the Chevron Gas station. Participants choose to run or walk courses of 1 mile, 3.5 miles or 6.4 miles.

The event is free, and participants are welcome to donate two cans of food to the Hawaii Food Bank. Volunteers and postrace refreshment donations are also welcome.

For more information, contact Melissa at 329-9919 or melissa@bigislandrunningcompany.com.

Kawaihae Canoe Club to hold luau

The Kawaihae Canoe Club will hold its luau Saturday at the Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor.

Adult tickets are $40 presale or $45 at the door, ages 5-10 are $15. For more information, call Debbie Borges at 937-4700.

Keck Observatory to host polo match

The “Cosmic Cup” polo match is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Waikii Ranch Polo Field.

Gates open at noon, the games start at 1 p.m., and the main event between Keck I and Keck II teams at 2.

General admission to this fundraiser is $5 per person. Fans may bring picnic lunch, umbrella and chairs.

For more information, visit keckobservatory.org/calendar.

Polo tourney benefits hospice groups

Mauna Kea Polo Club will hold its second annual Carlos Rivas Memorial Polo Tournament at 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Waikii Ranch Polo Field.

The benefit for three island hospice organizations — Hospice of Hilo, Hospice of Kona and North Hawaii Hospice — will be a round-robin tournament with three teams. The captains are Jed Ednie, Jason Lau and Kenny Shamel.

For more information, contact Ednie, Mauna Kea Polo Club president, at 960-8223 or jednie@hotmail.com

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.

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.

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 and 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 groups 8 and younger is $60 per team, 9 and older is $80 per team, and neighbor island teams, $25. 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 Saturday-Sunday.

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 Al at 322-7085.

UH Rainbow, Trosky camps

On Nov. 29-30, the University of Hawaii Rainbow baseball camp will be held at Wong Stadium, hosted by UH head coach Mike Trapasso. Cost of the camp is $100 and is for players ages 13 and older.

On Dec. 15-16, there will be a showcase at Wong Stadium for players grades 9-12. Cost is $300. There will be 18 colleges and several MLB scouts in attendance. The showcase will run from 4 to 9 p.m. both days.

On Dec. 17, there will be a youth camp from 4 to 7 p.m. for boys and girls in grades 3-8 at Wong Stadium. Cost of the camp is $65.

On Dec. 19, there will be a softball camp for girls ages 10-18 at Wong Stadium. There will be two parts to this camp: Part 1 is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and will be a showcase combine and defensive clinic; part 2 will be a pitching clinic from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Each portion costs $65.

Clinic staff will include U.S. Olympic silver medalist Monica Abbott, MLB scout Nate Trosky, Sonja Garnett who is head coach for Academy of Arts University and Luna College softball and baseball recruiter Darren Wheat.

For more information, call Kaha Wong at 895-4595 or Shannon Ochi at 217-2278.

Weekly golf tournament results

Big Island Country Club

Wednesday

1. Barb Millslagle, Swend Willadsen, Don Wood, blind draw (-24)

2. Al Akana, Tom Johnson, Bob Raatz, Barb Poston (-23)

3. Shirley Akana, Rick Dvorak, Grant Wilson, Marv Hasting (-14)

Blind draw: Rick Dvorak

Low nets: Don Wood (61); Al Akana (65)

Closest to the pin: Tom Johnson (5); Rod Kebo (8,13); Rod Kebo, Don Wood (17)

Format: Four-person teams, three low nets

Saturday

1. Rick Dvorak, Ron Nelson, Barb Millslagle, Darlene Peters (-15)

2. Ron Ahlers, Barb Poston, Yoshi Nakagawa, Rod Kebo (-13)

3. Tom Johnson, Steve Rickard, Ray Poston, Shirley Akana (-12)

Blind draw: Rod Kebo

Low nets: 1. Ron Nelson (65); 2. Barb Poston (67)

Closest to the pin: Barb Millslagle, Marv Hasting (5); Barb Millslagle (8); Barb Poston (13); Ron Nelson (17)

Format: Four-person teams; two low nets; on holes 3, 5, 12, 15, all four scores

Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club

Nov. 8 at Big Island CC

A flight, low net: 1. Steve Kimes (67); Harry Welch (68); Bob Johnson, Chuck Coupe (69)

Closest to the pin: David Bacigalupi (5); Mark Jackson (8); Bruce Totten (13); Bob Johnson (17)

Saturday at Big Island CC

A flight, low net: 1. Sid Yanabu (70); 2. Steve Kimes (71); 3. Bob Marten, Mark Jackson, Bruce Totten (72)

B flight, low net: 1. Mike Nichols, Larry Terpening (69); 3. Brian Hansen (70); 4. David Bacigalupi (71)

Closest to the pin: David Bacigalupi (5); Mike Nichols (8); Mark Jackson (13); Pete Callahan (17)

Low gross: Bob Marten (73)

Makalei Kolepa Hui

Saturday at Big Island CC

1. Leedom, Skelton, Watanabe, Hayward (121)

2. Dodd, Sallee, Puckett, Johnson (124)

2. Kelley, Higgins, Pacheco, Honoq (124)

Closest to the pin: Ed Skelton (5); Keone Johnson (8, 15); Jerry Conner (12)

M&M Golf Club

Friday at Big Island CC

1. Gayle Scoggin (47); 2. Linda Takai (49); 3. Janis Walker (53); 4. Ailota Nesheim (55)

Low putts: Butchie Hayward (30)

Chip-in: Butchie Hayward (4)

Format: Throw out 4 holes, less 78% handicap

Nov. 11 at Makalei GC

1. Janis Walker (33); 2. Mary Desisto, Butchie Hayward (34); 3. Pua McGinness (36)

Low putts: Butchie Hayward (29)

Chip-in: Mary Desisto (16)

Format: Better nine, less half-handicap