Jingle Bell Beach Run set at Coconut Grove ADVERTISING Jingle Bell Beach Run set at Coconut Grove Hawaii Sport Events presents the 12th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Sunday. The Christmas themed event will feature a 5K, 1-mile and
Jingle Bell Beach Run set at Coconut Grove
Hawaii Sport Events presents the 12th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Sunday. The Christmas themed event will feature a 5K, 1-mile and Santa’s Keiki Dash at Coconut Grove Marketplace. Start time is 7:30 a.m. with awards given to the top 3 in each category: Overall, 5-year age groups, and best Christmas costumes. Lots of raffle prizes to follow.
Entry fee for the 5K is $35 until Dec. 16. Fees for the 1-Mile will remain $15 until Dec. 16. Santa’s Keiki Dash is free for children ages 6-and-under. Packet pickup and late registration will be on Dec. 17 at Big Island Running Company’s Alii Drive store location from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No registration for the 5K and 1-Mile on race day.
Race applications available at Big Island Running Company with online registration available on the event website: Kona5K.com. For more information or to volunteer email info@hawaiisportevents.com.
Kohala boys basketball and t-ball/pitchball registration open
The Kohala Community Athletic Association has opened free registration for boys basketball (ages 9-14) and t-ball/pitchball (boys and girls, ages 5-8). Registration will run through Monday at KCAA.online. Games will begin in January. For more information contact Tom at 345-0706.
For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament slated for early January
There will be a For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament Jan. 6-8 at the Old Airport hockey rink. Games will start at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 and go all day Saturday and Sunday. The annual tournament helps to raise money for scholarships for high school seniors going into college. For more information contact Summer Butindaro at 345-2661.
Family Support Hawaii hosts Serve It Forward tennis tourney
The third annual Serve It Forward Tennis Tournament, hosted by Family Support Hawaii, will be held Jan. 7-8 at the Holua Tennis Resort. The tourney is designed to benefit children and families in the community.
There will be several divisions including open (6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0), as well as doubles and mixed doubles. There will also be games, prizes and a silent auction.
To register visit serveitforward.tennis. For more information contact Catherine Abellera at 895-1051 or tennis@familysupporthawaii.org.
Elks Hoops Shoot in January
All free throw shooters — boys and girls from 8 to 13 (as of April 1) — are welcome at Kekuaokalani Gym on Jan. 7. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with competition at 10 a.m. Age groups are: 8-9; 10-11; and 12-13. Trophies for first, second and third place in each group with separate competition for boys and girls. Trophies will be presented, and pictures taken, after the competition.
The boy and girl in each age group with the highest scores may advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals in Chicago, Illinois, April 20 to 23.
All youngsters who reside in West Hawaii are invited to participate. It is not necessary to sign up in advance, just come to the gym and compete — there is no cost. For questions call Joe Reynolds at 334-0077.
HI-PAL boxing returns
The Hawaii Police Department has announced the return of the HI-PAL boxing program for boys and girls ages 8-17 in West Hawaii. Events will begin in February.
For information on how to participate in the program — including registration details and information about scheduling pre-entry physical appointments — interested youth, parents and coaches may contact Community Police Officer Kapelieli Kauahikaua Jr. at 889-6540 or kapelieli.kauahikaua@hawaiicounty.gov.
Hawaii Cycling Club releases 2017 schedule
The Hawaii Cycling club will hold three signature races in 2017. The races will be The Dragon (March 12), Hawaii Century (April 9) and Sea to Stars (Aug. 5).
Training Time Trials/Saturday Rides events will include The Prologue (Feb. 18) and Kua Bay (March 18).
On the Emily T Gail Show
Wesley Wailehua, Aloha Section PGA & Foundation Executive Director/CEO, talks about the Mauna Lani Resort Hawaii State Open in partnership with the Aloha Section PGA.
Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, talks about the Rotary Club of Kona volunteer effort led by co-chairs Kris Hazard and Larry Webb.
The Emily T Gail Show at espnhawaii.com is also available on iTunes and Facebook. Contact Emily at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org.
