4th of July LavaKids Liberty Fun Run
4th of July LavaKids Liberty Fun Run
The inaugural 4th of July LavaKids Liberty Fun Run will be held July 4 before the start of the Kailua-Kona Independence Day parade on the parade route.
The 1-mile race starts at Big Island Honda; the half-mile at the north lawn of Hulihee Palace. Both races will end at Coconut Grove Marketplace volleyball court.
Admission for 5- to 16-year-olds is two cans of food to be donated to the Food Basket. Registration is at 5 p.m. at the race starts. The races are scheduled to begin at 5:50 p.m.
Prizes will be handed out for the most patriotic, and flags will be given to finishers. For more information, contact Gerry Rott at gerryrott@yahoo.com.
Big Island Sailing Camp
Beginning dinghy sailing and beach fun for participants, ages 8 to 11, will be held at Keauhou Bay. The second session of the camp is June 23 to 27.
Certified instructors and lifeguards lead the programs. No prior sailing experience is required for the June camps, though participants must be able to swim and be comfortable on the water. Booklets and life jackets are provided.
The cost is $165 for new sailors and $145 for returning sailors. Call Alicia Starsong at 325-5529 or email bisf@earthlink.
Just Scrap will hold a mixed martial arts card at 7 p.m. Saturday at Edith Kanakaole Stadium in Hilo. Tickets are $20 general and $30 at cageside. Tickets are available at bjpenn.com/tickets.
In the main event, it’s Chad “Brahma Bull” Thomas vs. former UFC champion Ricco “Suave” Rodriguez for the Just Scrap World Title belt. In other key bouts, it’s Shane “Suga” Nelson vs. knockout artist Kaleo Kwan; and Keenin Cohen vs. Charlie Alaniz.
For the 170-pound title, it’s Kaeo Meyers vs. Scotty Hao; for the 135 title, it’s Petey Vital vs. Rob Midel; for the 125 title, it’s Russell “Da Muscle” Mizuguchi vs. Federico Vento.
Special Olympics coaches needed
Special Olympics West Hawaii is looking for soccer coaches. Practices and games are underway at Old Kona Airport Park fields from 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. The season runs through Aug. 10.
Basketball coaches are also wanted for the Winter Games. The season runs from September through November.
For more information, call Lona Warner at 989-2080.
Basketball clinics upcoming in Hilo
Former University of Hawaii at Hilo basketball player Aukai Wong will hold basketball clinics in Hilo from 5:45-7:45 p.m. on seven Sundays — June 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; and Aug. 3.
There are two divisions, one for intermediate boys and girls and another for high school boys and girls. One hour will be devoted to a study session with another on “intense” basketball drills.
T-shirts, drinks and snacks are included at each clinic.
For more information, contact Wong at 365-3080 or aukaiwong@yahoo.com.
Workshop on college recruiting
A “College Night” session offers high school and junior high students information on the recruiting process from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at the Kahakai Elementary School library.
Athletes of all sports and their parents are welcomed to the free session, presented by AYSO and moderated by George Kuntz, the men’s soccer coach at California State Fullerton.
For more information, call Kim Evans at 960-2097.
Karate tourney July 12 in Hilo
The International Karate League will be host a Tournament of Champions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 12 at Edith Kanakaole Multipurpose Stadium.
Marking the first IKL tournament in Hilo in 28 years, the event will welcome schools from the mainland and the islands.
The tournament is being hosted by Wilbur Mina of Keaau Dojo.
Admission is free.
Soccer tryouts
Kona Crush Soccer Academy will be holding open tryouts July 19 at Pualani Field. Tryouts will consist of two hourlong sessions with the head coach of the age group. Group times are: Under-8 coed, U-10 coed, U-11 boys, U-12 girls — 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.; U-13 boys, U-14 boys, U-14 girls — 10:15-11:15 a.m. and 2:15-3:15 p.m.; and U-16 boys, U-18 girls 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
No registration is necessary, but a ball is required. For more information, email KonaCrushAcademy@gmail.com.
Vulcans offer baseball camps
The 2014 Vulcans Baseball Academy will begin Monday and end July 23 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo baseball field.
The 10-day academy is divided into four one-hour, age-group sessions. Time slots are 9:30–10:30 a.m. for ages 16-18, 10:45–11:45 a.m. for 11-12, 12:15–1:15 p.m. for 9-10, and 1:30–2:45 p.m. for 13-15. Each age group is limited to 12 participants.
Dates of the Academy are: June 23, 25; July 1, 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23.
The fee is $100 and registration deadline is Friday. Registration forms are available online at hiloathletics.com or by contacting Assistant Academy Director Shaye Miura at 345-7032 or shayemiura@yahoo.com.
Yagi hoops camp in Hilo
The Department of Parks and Recreation will hold the Jimmy Yagi Summer Hoops Camp on July 21-24 in Hilo.
The camp, open to boys and girls ages 9-17, will be held at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and the Panaewa Covered Play Courts.
Teenage campers will receive personalized instruction from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Full-court games are from 2 to 4 p.m.
Ages 9-12 will receive similar instruction from 9 a.m. to noon. Four-on-four games are at 1 and 3 p.m.
Early registration is $60 per child. The cost will rise to $70 after July 14. Participants will receive camp shirts and group photo.
Registration forms are available during business hours at the Department’s Recreation Division Office located within Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale at 799 Piilani St., Hilo, and online at hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recrea. Checks should be made payable to the Director of Finance and include the note “Jimmy Yagi Summer Hoops Camp.”
Volunteer coaches are welcomed and should contact Darrell Yamamoto, Recreation Specialist, at 938-2012 or dsyamamoto@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Soccer camp at UH-Hilo
The University of Hawaii at Hilo will host a soccer camp July 21-24. Sessions for ages 7-10 are from 9 a.m. to noon, for 11 to 14 from 1-4 p.m.
The camp fee is $60. Registration deadline is July 18.
For more information, contact Camp Coordinator Gene Okamura in the UH-Hilo soccer office at 932-7166 or geneo@hawaii.edu.
Information and registration forms are also available at hiloathletics.com.
Free bowling for keiki
KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona is partnering with Kids Bowl Free, a national summer bowling program for children younger than 15, to allow two free games on weekdays.
This year, KBXtreme is nominating Big Island elementary and intermediate schools for the Bowling for Schools $50,000 grant program. The program runs to Aug. 31.
Register at kidsbowlfree.com/kbxtreme.
Kealakehe seeking bowling coach
Kealakehe is seeking a bowling coach for the fall season.
For details, contact Kealakehe athletic director Mike Hernandez at 327-4300, ext. 2213, or mike_hernandez@notes.k12.hi.us.
Makalei summer tournament
The second of four events of a summer tournament at Makalei Golf Club is scheduled for Saturday.
The other dates are July 19 and Aug. 16.
Prizes are given at each event, and points accumulate toward qualification for the Makalei Cup Challenge.
For more information, call 325-6625.
AYSO soccer camps
AYSO Region 527 and Team Soccer Direct are offering camps June 24-26 at Old Kona Airport Park. The day camp, for U-6 to -14, is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $130.
The high school camp, for U-14 to -18, is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $85.
There is a $10 discount for registration online at teamsoccerdirect.com. Each player receives a T-shirt and certificate.
Participants must bring balls.
For more information, contact Kim Evans at 960-2097 or ayso527@yahoo.com.
Brantley Center golf benefit
The Brantley Center will host its 36th annual golf tournament fundraiser Sunday at the Waikoloa Village Golf Course.
The format is two-person best ball.
Entry forms can be obtained from various Big Island golf courses, by calling the Brantley Center at 775-7245, or online at brantleycenter.org.
Following the tournament, there will be a luncheon, auction and prizes at Banjy’s Paradise Bar and Grill in Waikoloa.
Proceeds benefit adults with disabilities who participate in rehab programs offered at the center. The center welcomes donations from individuals and businesses. All donations are tax deductible.
Big Island soccer camp at HPA
The Big Island ID Soccer Camp will be held June 23-26 at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.
The camp is divided into two sessions: ages 7 to 14, 8 a.m. to noon; ages 15-18, 3-6 p.m.
Cost is $165 per camper.
To register, email the player’s name and date of birth to bigislandsoccercamps@gmail.com or call 285-4815.
20th annual King’s Swim
Kona Aquatics will host the 20th annual King’s Swim on July 5 at Kailua Bay.
The 1.2-mile course begins at Kailua Bay and ends at Kamakahonu Bay. No wetsuits or fins are permitted.
Applications are available at Bikeworks in Kona. A nonrefundable entry fee of $15 must accompany the application. The registration deadline is June 30. Late registration will be held at Kailua Pier from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on race day for $20.
Division awards will be presented to the top three finishers and prizes will be drawn throughout the postrace ceremonies.
Volunteers with kayaks, surfboards or standup paddleboards who volunteer for safety patrol are welcome; report to the pier before 7:30 a.m.
For more information, call Steve Borowski at 334-0083.
Registration for Hilo’s triathlon
Hilo’s first official triathlon will start at 7 a.m. July 13 at James Kealoha Beach Park.
The Olympic-distance race — 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike ride and 10-km run — is limited to 500 participants.
Registration is $175 to midnight June 30.
For more information and registration, visit hilotriathlon.org.
Mx/ATV club races June 28
The 808 Mx/ATV Association will hold its third race of the season June 28 at Hilo Motocross Track.
For more information, call 986-6266, email 808mx/atvassociation@gmail.com or visit the club on Facebook.
May 10 results
50 cc dirt bike: 1. Nainoa Tanaka; 2. Tycen Baruela
50cc dirt bike open: 1. Skylar Joyce
50cc ATV: 1. Kai Stevens; 2. Mikayla Stevens; 3. Josh Hauanio; 4. Austyn Filoteo
50cc ATV open: 1. Kamaili Kalawe
70-90cc ATV open: 1. Kaeley Kalawe
Shift ATV: 1. Chandler McAllister; 2. Chansen McAllister
125cc dirt bike B: 1. Tisha Piilani Pelanca; 2. Dylan-Paul Torres-Salvador; 3. Tayvon Santiago; 4. Arnold Domingo; 5. Steve Haskill
125cc dirt bike A: 1. Reese Mills-Richardson; 2. Tyler Vasconcellos; 3. Caleb Pankey
85cc dirt bike open: 1. Nicholas Byram; 2. Colt Coakley; 3. Nainoa Williams; 4. Mason Kron; 5. Aceson Domingo
65cc dirt bike open: 1. Linkyn Moniz; 2. Noah Hauanio; 3. Jayden Pelanca; 4. Israel Mahi; 5. MJ Salvador; 6. Aiden Christensen; 7. Kyler Dela Cruz
ATV A: 1. Leland Jardine; 2. Kevin Gardener; 3. Eddie Wayne; 4. David Joseph; 5. Nigel Stevens
Masters dirt bike: 1. Phil Oveland; 2. Jade Leitner; 3. Mikey Salvador; 4. John Lopez; 5. Charles Yoshida; 6. Allen Pagan
7. Thomas Odem; 8. Steve Haskill
Vintage dirt bike: 1. Tony Joyce
85cc dirt bike: 1. Nicholas Byram; 2. Colt Coakley; 3. Mason Kron; 4. Jayden Pelanca; 5. Nainoa Williams; 6. Aceson Domingo
65cc dirt bike: 1. Noah Hauanio; 2. Kylar Dela Cruz; 3. Israel Mahi; 4. Rylan Mendes; 5. Aiden Christensen; 6. Linkyn Moniz; 7. MJ Salvador
ATV open: 1. Kevin Gardener; 2. Leland Jardine; 3. Eddie Wayne; 4. Nigel Stevens; 5. David Joseph
Schoolboy ATV: 1. Chansen McAllister; 2. Chandler McAllister
250 cc dirt bike A: 1. Reese Mills-Richardson; 2. Jade Leitner; 3. Mikey Salvador; 4. John Lopez
250cc dirt bike B: 1. Charles Yoshida; 2. Allen Pagan
Schoolboy dirt bike: 1. Reese Mills-Richardson; 2. Dylan-Paul Torres-Salvador; 3. Tyler Vasconcellos; 4. Tayvon Santiago; 5. Arnold Domingo