Keiki Triathlon registration extended
Keiki Triathlon registration extended
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League will hold the third annual Keiki Triathlon as part of the Mayor’s Health Fest 2014 on Oct. 18, at Old Kona Airport Park.
Children ages 7-14 will participate in a miniature version of the Ironman World Championship: 100-yard swim, 3.4-mile bicycle race and 1-mile run. The 7- and 8-year-olds will race half those distances.
The entrance fee is $5 per child.
Enrollment is limited to the first 30 children who sign up in each of the four age-group divisions or a maximum 120 racers. As long as there are open spots, registration forms will be accepted up until 7:30 a.m. on race day.
Forms are available at county swimming pools, gymnasiums and other staffed recreational sites, or can be downloaded at hawaiicounty.gov/parks-and-recreation.
Send completed forms to the Recreation Office at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, 799 Piilani St., Hilo, HI 96720.
All participants must supply their own bicycle, helmet, swim goggles and other equipment. The course will use surrounding public roads, which will be closed during the triathlon.
On the ‘Emily T Gail Show’
Guests: Rich Bell, a Bike Works Beach &Sport mechanic who is involved with the bike tech team for Ironman, talks about Ironman week.
Winona Chen of Bike Works talks about her training for Ironman, and the community involvement.
Margo Mau of Waikoloa Beach Resort and JE Orozco talks about the recreational opportunities at Waikoloa Beach Resort. The complimentary activities include recreational paddling with the Waikoloa Canoe Club and the Tuesday morning community bike rides starting from Queens Marketplace.
Note: Gail shows are available at espnhawaii.com, under the “lineup” tab, or on iTunes as a free podcast. For more information, contact Gail at 896-6780 or emilytgail@gmail.com.
Konawaena discount cards on sale
The Wildcat discount cards are on sale for the 2014-15 year.
The card costs $10 and includes discounts for local vendor and merchants. It is good for one year and can be re-used without restrictions on the number of uses.
The cards are available for purchase from members of the fall sports teams or from the school athletic office.
Proceeds from the sales benefit the athletic teams.
Parker’s Heneghan Run to be colorful
Parker School will host its 15th annual George Heneghan Fun Run on Nov. 2.
This year the event is called the Color Stampede, in which participants are splashed with colored powder throughout the race. The event is open to the public and consists of a 5K Fun Run and a 1K Keiki Run.
The entry fee is $25 for adults and $20 for ages 11 and younger. Medals will be awarded to first overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 1K, and first finishers in each age category. All proceeds benefit the school’s athletics program.
Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. on race day. The Keiki Run starts at 7:30, and the Fun Run at 8. Registration includes a T-shirt and refreshments.
T-shirts aren’t guaranteed with registration forms received after Oct. 24. Registrations will not be accepted on race day. Child care will be provided for children of 5K participants.
For registration forms, visit parkerschoolhawaii.org, email nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org or call 885-7933 ext. 7106.
Parker hosts golf benefit
Parker School will hold its 12th annual Fairways &Friends Golf Tournament at Hualalai Resort on Nov. 8.
Proceeds go directly to the school’s financial aid.
Check-in for golf begins at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
This year, in addition to golf, Hualalai Spa treatments will be offered that day. The services will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the services will go toward the school’s financial aid.
After the tournament, there will be an awards reception with pupu, cocktails and prizes.
The golf fee is $250 and includes the cost of the reception. For nongolfers, the reception fee is $50.
Registration forms can be downloaded at parkerschoolhawaii.org. Reservations can be made by emailing to advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or calling 885-8709.
Spa reservations can be made directly through the Hualalai Spa at 325-8000; mention Parker School.
Library benefit walk/run in Waikoloa
The Friends of the Library-Waikoloa Region will hold its fifth annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy on Nov. 8.
The event starts and finishes near the playground of the Waikoloa Elementary/Middle School complex.
Entry fee, which includes a T-shirt, is $20 for adults, $10 for 13 and younger; keiki in strollers are free. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and start time at 7:30.
For more information, visit flwr-runforliteracy.com, or contact Bette Green at 883-0764 or bettejgreen@yahoo.com.
Karate tournament comes to Kona
The Kona branch of the International Karate League will host its 10th annual IKL Karate Championship from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
IKL branches from the Big Island, Oahu and California will be attending. Other karate schools throughout Hawaii Island are also invited.
The founder and chief instructor of the IKL, Walter K. Nishioka of Manoa Valley, Oahu, will preside. The tournament will feature competition in kata (forms), kumite (sparring) and kobudo (weaponry).
The tournament is open to the public, with free admission.
For more information, call Julian Shiroma at 328-9458, 938-2414 or visit ikl.org.
Honokaa football parking rules
Because of health and safety concerns, fan parking inside the gate during football games is no longer allowed.
Parking is allowed along Pakalana, Ohelo and Mamane streets; in the lot behind the cafeteria; in the lot next to the band room; in the lot in front of the auto shop; and at the county complex.
No tents, coolers or outside food is allowed at any Honokaa athletic event. Chairs are allowed at football games.
For special parking accommodations, contact the athletic director at 775-8800, ext. 237, in advance of the event.
Parks and Rec offers age-group hoops
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a basketball league for ages 9-14.
League play is scheduled Nov. 17 to Dec. 11. Games start at 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration forms are available at the gym office 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Volunteer coaches and officials are wanted.
For more information, call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.
Parks and Rec offers youth volleyball clinic
Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct volleyball clinics for ages 9-14.
The program runs Nov. 18 to Dec. 16 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.
Registration is from Oct. 7-24. Forms are available at the gym office 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Volunteer coaches and officials are wanted.
For more information, call Diego Padillo or Wesley Sermons at 327-3553.
Bowling teams wanted
Individuals and teams are wanted for the winter bowling season at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona.
There are three nights of league play: Mondays, mixed; Wednesdays, mixed; Thursdays, women; Fridays, mixed. Play starts at 6 p.m.
The deadline to form teams is Oct. 15.
For more information, call Millie McClean at 329-4213, or leave name and phone number at the KBXtreme front desk.
Volunteers needed for Puuwaawaa run
Volunteers are needed for the Run for the Dry Forest on Oct. 25.
Volunteers will work from 6 a.m. to noon. Two types of positions are available: Course marshals will direct runners and first aid station workers will hand out food and drink to runners.
Volunteers will receive T-shirts. The number of volunteer spots is limited. For more information, email Elliott Parsons at eparsons@hawaii.edu.
The races are 10K, 5K run/walk and keiki run. Fees are $30 for ages 15 and older, $15 for 14 and younger, and include T-shirts and refreshments. Fees go toward the conservation and restoration of dry forests at Puuwaawaa.
To register, visit pathhawaii.org.
Weekly golf tournament results
Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club
Saturday at Big Island Country Club
A flight
Low net: 1. Pete Callahan (61); 2. Les Salisbury (65); 3. Sid Yanabu (66)
Low gross: Pete Callahan (74)
Closest to the hole: JC Carlton (5, 17); Tom Lullo (8); Sid Yanabu (13)
M&M Golf Club
Sept. 30 at Makalei Golf Club
A flight
Low gross: Fletcher Olson (82)
1. Mary Desisto (37.5); 2. Joy Sokabe, Randi Wilson (38)
B flight
1. Judy Burger (36); 2. Judy Pettersen, Kasie Wessels (39)
Chip-in: Mitzy Oshima (3)
Low putts: Mitzy Oshima (27)
Format: Odd holes, less half-handicap
Na Wahine O Waikoloa
Thursday
Flight A
1. Cindy Carlson (62); 2. Margaret Dewers, Dee Dee Kosa, Janet Ford (66)
Flight B
1. Mary Vandamme (51); 2. Mona Peck (59)
Closest to the hole: Fletcher Olsen (3); Sandy Price (6); Margaret Dewers (12); Fletcher Olsen (16)
Format: Drop to par, full handicap