First Tee Program set to start ADVERTISING First Tee Program set to start The First Tee Program for youth will start with an introductory session at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Big Island Country Club driving range. The program, which
First Tee Program set to start
The First Tee Program for youth will start with an introductory session at 2 p.m. Sunday
at the Big Island Country Club driving range.
The program, which seeks to teach youth about not only golf but also life-enhancement attitude, will start at 3 p.m. Jan. 10.
For more information, email peggciriako@gmail.com.
Teen winter break sailing adventure
Big Island Sailing Foundation and Kona Sailing Club are sponsoring a weeklong sailing camp for youth.
The dinghy/keelboat program for 12-16 year-olds is at Honokohau Harbor.
Novice teens and intermediate sailors over 10 years are welcome. Activities run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 29-31 and Jan. 2.
Certified instructors and lifeguards lead the programs. No sailing experience is required, but participants should be able to swim. Booklets and life jackets are provided.
BISF is a nonprofit organization and requests a fee of $150 from new sailors (including a fee to become KSC Junior member), and $120 from returning sailors. Scholarships are available.
For more information, call Alicia Starsong at 325-5529 or email bisf@earthlink.net.
West Side Hawaii LL opens Waikoloa registration
The West Side Hawaii Little League will hold registration in Waikoloa from 5-6 p.m. Fridays this month.
The registration at Hooko Park is for T-ball, coach pitch, minors, majors and juniors divisions.
Bring a copy of birth certificate and three proofs of residency.
Registration from Kona residents is still being accepted till Jan. 1.
For more information, contact Karl Gacayan at 960-8042 or kgacayan@hawaii.rr.com.
Waimea boys hoops registration to begin
Parks and Rec Waimea has announced its 2015 boys basketball season.
Register online at waimeaathletics.org or in person till Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. at Thelma Gym.
Clinics will be held on the same day and led by Fred Wawner, co-varsity head coach at Hawaii Prep. Clinics begin at 3:30 for ages 9-10, and 4:30 for 11-12 and 13-14.
The league runs from Jan. 27 to March 12. The fee is $10, payable to Waimea Athletic.
For more information, call 887-3014 or email parksandrecwaimea@gmail.com.
Free-throw shooting contest in Kona
A free-throw shooting contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 will be held Jan. 10 at Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. with competition at 10. The age groups are: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. There is no cost.
The contest is a step toward national competition, with the finals to be held April 16-19 in Springfield, Mass. Kona Elks Lodge will provide for transportation of winners along with one parent for out-of-state competition.
For more information, contact Joe Reynolds at 334-0077 or konajoe@hawaiiantel.net.
Kona Coast LL holds 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 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.
Kohala offers hoops, T-ball, pitchball
The Kohala Community Athletic Association is sponsoring a boys basketball league for ages 9-14 and T-ball/pitchball for ages 5-8.
Free registration will be from 4-5 p.m. Thursday at Hisaoka Gym; uniform will be included.
Basketball practices will be in late December to early January. The games will be played from mid-January through early March at Hisaoka Gym.
T-ball/pitchball practices will be in early January. The games will be played mid-January through early March at Kamehameha Park.
For more information, call Kim at 895-1939.
Kealakehe seeks track coaches
Kealakehe is looking for assistant track and field coaches. For more information, contact Alan Vogt at 313-3774 or alan_vogt@notes.k12.hi.us.
16th annual Abbott Galaher SeaMan race
Keauhou Canoe Club will host the SeaMan race for one- and two-man canoes and standup paddleboards Saturday 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 will open at 7 a.m. with prerace briefing at 8:15 and all divisions starting at 8:30 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 Bill Armer at 329-6846.
Parker alumni day Dec. 28
Parker School will hold its annual alumni day soccer game and social from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 28 at the school soccer field behind the lower school.
Alumni can RSVP by emailing advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or by calling 885-8709.
For more information, visit www.parkerschoolhawaii.org.
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 $35 till Dec. 20, and $10 for the 1-mile till Dec. 20. The Keiki Dash is free for 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.
UH Rainbow, Trosky camps
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.
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.
Weekly golf tournament results
Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club
Saturday at Hapuna GC
A flight, low net: 1. Denny Carino (67); 2. Brian Hansen (68); 3. Sid Yanabu, Dick Scammell (69)
B flight, low net: 1. Al Sullivan (61); 2. Gil Sanguinetti (68); 3. Curtis Boyd, Mike Nichols (70)
Closest to the pin: Bill Olafson (5); John Cavaillini (7); Curtis Boyd (13); Duke Condon (16)
Low gross: Denny Carino (77)
M&M Golf Club
Tuesday at Makalei Golf Club
1. Butchie Hayward (35); 2. Judy Burger, Janis Walker (35.5); 4. Joy Sokabe (36)
Chip-in: Sue Ostrowski (3)
Low putts: Fletcher Olson, Sue Ostrowski (26)
Format: Better nine less half-handicap
Na Wahine O Waikoloa
Thursday
A flight: 1. Cindy Carlson (31.5); 2. Trish Kimball (37.5); 3. Willie Ryan (39)
B flight: 1. Shirley Clark, Judy Frazier (40); 3. Sally Evans (42)
Closest to the pin: Willie Ryan (3); Diana Olsen (6); Mary Desisto (12); Trish Kimball (16)
Format: Blind nine hole draw, half-handicap
Big Island Country Club
1. Swend Willadsen, Denny Dickenson, Barb Millslagle, Diane Raatz (-18)
2. Rod Kebo, Marv Hasting, Rick Dvorak, Al Akana (-15)
Low Net: Denny Dickenson and Rick Dvorak (65)
Closest to the pin: Barb Millslagle (5); Nozomi Kishimoto (8); Don Wood (13); Barb Millslagle (17)
Hole in one
Joo-ho Lee made a hole in one at Big Island Country Club Dec. 2.
The shot was on the eighth hole with a distance of 188 yards. Lee used a 5-iron on the shot, which was witnessed by Alan Kim and Helen Lee.
