‘Sweetheart Shuffle’ at Kealakehe
‘Sweetheart Shuffle’ at Kealakehe
The Waverider Triathlon Club will host 10K (with partner) and 5K (solo) runs at 7 a.m. Saturday at Kealakehe High School.
Fees are $18 for singles; $30 for couples. Proceeds benefit the club.
Sign up at active.com or at Big Island Running Company.
For more information, email waveridertriathlonclub@gmail.com.
Golf tourney benefits Kohala Hospital
The Kohala Hospital Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament begins with 7:15 a.m. check-in and 8 a.m. shotgun start Saturday at Hapuna Golf Course.
The fee is $195, which includes beer and buffet lunch. There will be prizes and gift bags for golfers. Proceeds go to the emergency room building fund.
For more information, contact Betty Meinardus at elsbethm@earthlink.net or 889-5304.
Family canoe paddling with Waikoloa club
Waikoloa Canoe Club is offering a family-friendly event at Anaehoomalu Bay from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 22 and March 2. Participants must be able to swim. The club offers a keiki program for those age 8 and older and an adult program for participants 18 and older. For more information, visit waikoloacanoeclub.com.
Roller derby team holds golf fundraiser
The Echo City Knockouts roller derby team is holding a golf tournament fundraiser Feb. 22 at Makalei Golf Club. Registration is set for 7:30 a.m. Cost is $100 per golfer, which includes greens fee, continental breakfast and lunch, 18 holes of golf and gift bags. There will be prizes.
The format is two-man scramble. Extra game options are available. For more information, contact Dana at 245-2340 with a text or leave a voicemail.
BIIF seeking water polo officials
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation is seeking water polo officials for the spring season. Experience is not required and officiating classes will be offered.
For more information contact Kealakehe athletic director Mike Hernandez at 327-4300, ext. 2213, or mike_hernandez@notes.k12.hi.us.
Hawaii Cycling offers Lavaman training
The Hawaii Cycling Club will host free training time trials Saturday and March 15 for participants training for Lavaman Waikoloa.
The Prologue time trial Saturday is a fast 10-mile course beginning at Kaiminani Drive and Queen Kaahumanu Highway at 8 a.m.; registration starts at 7.
The Kua Bay time trial starts on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, just south of Waikoloa Beach Road at 8 a.m. March 15. The course is 12.2 miles with challenging hills.
For more information, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.
Hawaii Racing Association survey
The Hawaii Racing Association is updating its membership list for 2014 to find out what types of motorsports Big Island residents are interested in having at a proposed Kona Motorsport Park.
The HRA’s website shows potential uses for a 250-acre park and offers an online survey.
For more information, visit hawaiiracingassoc.org.
West Hawaii Hockey holding sign-ups
West Hawaii Hockey is holding sign-ups and practices for the 2014 season at 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Old Kona Airport Park hockey rink.
The registration fee for first-year players is $25, which includes equipment provided by the league.
An adult league plays at 4:30 p.m. Fridays and Sundays.
For more information, contact Tim Rude at 987-8631 or visit westhawaiihockey.com.
Big Island Running Company offers training
The Big Island Running Company is offering guided speed workouts concluding March 8 — the week of the Run For Hops 10K/5K.
The training cycle will coincide with group runs at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each runner will be supplied with a training program of four scheduled runs.
For more information, email John at john@bigislandrunningcompany.com or call Big Island Running Company at 327-9333.
‘Leprechaun-Sham’ run/walk
Kealakehe High School’s Waverider Triathlon Club will present the “5K Leprechaun-A-Thon & Sham-Walk” at 7 a.m. March 15 at Magic Sands Beach Park.
Fees are $15 through March 8; $18 thereafter. Race bib pickups will be from 6 to 6:40 a.m. There will be a prize drawing and refreshments after the run.
Sign up at active.com, Bike Works Kona or Big Island Running Company.
For more information, call Kristin Drost at 443-4484 or email waveridertriathlonclub@gmail.com.