DOE-required meetings for parents
DOE-required meetings for parents
The Konawaena High School athletics department will conduct Department of Education-mandated meetings for parents of students interested in sports participation.
For football, the meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. July 16 in the school cafeteria. The Parent/Student Handbook will be reviewed and the DOE Risk Management video will be shown.
For all other fall sports, the required meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 in the school cafeteria.
Konawaena announces fall sports start dates
Football: July 21 at the football stadium, with coach Cliff Walters
Girls volleyball: Aug. 4 at the gym, with coach Ainsley Keawekane
Boys/girls cross country: Aug. 4 on the track, with coach Patrick Bradley
Boys/girls bowling: Aug. 4 at the administration office, with coach Clyde Takafuji and Steve Tanaka
Boys/girls air rifle: Aug. 4 at the rifle range, with coach 1st Sgt. Lydell Libre
Cheerleading: Aug. 4 at the gym lobby, with coach Stacy Brown
Note: Before beginning practice, each student needs a current physical exam and a parental consent form, available in the athletic office, athletic trainers’ office or VP office on campus.
Konawaena seeks baseball coaches
Konawaena is accepting applications for the varsity and junior varsity baseball head coach positions for the upcoming school year.
Applications will be accepted until Aug. 1.
For more information, contact athletic director Bill Trumbo at 323-4500, ext. 270, or william_trumbo@notes.k12.hi.us.
HPA seeks assistant volleyball coach
Hawaii Preparatory Academy is looking for an assistant varsity girls volleyball coach. The season runs from Aug. 4 to Nov. 1.
For more information, email athletic director Stephen Perry at sperry@hpa.edu.
Kealakehe seeks bowling coach
Kealakehe is seeking a bowling coach for the fall season.
For more information, contact athletic director Mike Hernandez at 327-4300, ext. 2213, or mike_hernandez@notes.k12.hi.us.
Sunrise Athletics run/walk on tap
“Sunrise Athletics 2nd Annual 5K and 1.5-mile Fun Run/Walk — Supported by BioAstin” will be held July 26 at Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo. The 5k will start at 7:30 a.m. and the 1.5-mile race at 8:15 a.m.
There will be postrace snacks, giveaway prizes, along with field day events, bouncing castle, and a rummage sale ongoing throughout the event. There will be awards for the top overall runners, age group, and other categories. The “Race to the Top” organization winner bringing in the most participant will be announced and be given the monetary award.
Applications may be picked up at Spencer’s Health and Fitness, Just Cruising Coffee, Starbucks — Puainako, and Big Island Running Company, Kona or Hilo. Deadline to register with shirt guaranteed is Saturday, but late registration up until the day of the race is accepted with no extra cost and no shirt guaranteed.
UH football season tickets on sale
Season tickets for the 2014 UH football season are on sale. Prices start at $75.
Tickets can be purchased online at HawaiiAthletics.com, or by calling the Stan Sheriff Center box office at 944-2697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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.
Karate tourney in Hilo
The International Karate League will be host a Tournament of Champions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday 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 hosted by Wilbur Mina of Keaau Dojo.
Admission is free.
Family days at Waikoloa resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort offers “family golf days” during July.
Families can play the Kings’ course after 3:30 p.m. for $50 per adult and $25 for juniors including complimentary junior Nike rental clubs. Adult rental clubs are available for $25.
For more information, visit www.waikoloagolf.com or call 886-7888.
Makalei summer tournament
The third of four events of a summer tournament at Makalei Golf Club is scheduled for July 19.
The last event is scheduled for Aug. 16.
Prizes are given at each event, and points accumulate toward qualification for the Makalei Cup Challenge.
For more information, call 325-6625.
Weekly golf tournament results
Big Island Country Club
Wednesday
1. Grant Wilson, Ed Staniec, Frosty Johnson (-18)
Low net: Ed Staniec (66)
Blind draw: Rod Kebo
Closest to the hole: Ed Staniec (5, 17); Grant Wilson (13)
Format: One low net on even-numbered holes, two low nets on odd-numbered holes
M&M Golf Club
July 1
1. Judy Burger (30.5); 2. Randi Wilson (31); 3. Butchie Hayward, Barbara Woodring (32)
Low putts: Barbara Woodring (32)
Format: Three par 3s, three par 4s, three par 5s, half-handicap
Makalei Kolepa Hui
Saturday
Flight A: 1. Ed Nakaya (64); Roger Higgins (69)
Flight B: 1. Wayne Watanabe (69); Norm Pacheco (70)
Closest to the pin: Steve Schmelz (2); Roger Higgins (5, 15); Ed Skelton (12)
Na Wahine O Waikoloa
Thursday
Flight A: 1. Trish Kimball, Fletcher Olson, Margaret Tigue (67); 2. Mary Desisto, Kasie Wessels, Judi Wooley (71); 3. Yuriko Daniel, Noriko Kato, Dee Dee Kosa (72)
Flight B: 1. Carole Abarcar, Mona Peck, Mary Vandamme (67); 2. Maureen Brown, Diana Olsen, Sandy Price (71); 3. Celeste Bell, Dale Hamilton Dare, Audrey Hamilton (85)
Chip-ins: Yuriko Daniel (5); Margaret Tigue (5)
Birdies: Yuriko Daniel (6); Yuriko Daniel (10); Fletcher Olson (6)
Accuracy drive: Mona Peck (11)
Closest to the pin: Yuriko Daniel (3); Fletcher Olson (6); Fletcher Olson (12); Dee Dee Kosa (16)
Format: Sucker in the bucket, full handicap