Rainbow Wahine volleyball racks up hardware, prepares for NCAA tourney ADVERTISING Rainbow Wahine volleyball racks up hardware, prepares for NCAA tourney Hawaii continued its dominance in the Big West’s annual awards, nabbing two of the three top awards announced on
Rainbow Wahine volleyball racks up hardware, prepares for NCAA tourney
Hawaii continued its dominance in the Big West’s annual awards, nabbing two of the three top awards announced on Monday. Junior Nikki Taylor was named Big West Player of the Year and Big West Coach of the Year was awarded to Dave Shoji. Senior middle blocker Olivia Magill, sophomore middle blocker Emily Magilo and senior outside hitter Tai Manu Olevao also made the first team.
Rainbow Wahine will head to College Station, Texas to face TCU (19-9, 9-7 Big 12) in the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The Horned Frogs are an at-large team out of the Big 12 Conference.
Hawaii earned the Big West Conference’s automatic bid after going undefeated in league action with a 16-0 record en route to capturing it’s eighth BWC title and 24th overall conference crown. It is UH’s 22nd-straight appearance in the NCAA tournament and its 34th overall post-season appearance. The Rainbow Wahine have won 21-straight matches, including its last six conference matches on the road. UH has not lost a match since falling to UCLA on Sept. 6.
Makalei Golf Clubs “Golf Nine with Wine” event
Makalei Golf Club will host the “Nine with Wine” event on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. with nine holes of golf in a two-person alternate shot format. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Basket, which is an island wide supplemental food network.
Prizes are awarded for winning teams and various special contest, including closest to the pin.
At 5:30 p.m., guests will gather at the clubhouse to enjoy a selection of wines and appetizers. The event is limited to the first 20 two-person teams to register.
For more information, call 325-6625, email info@makalei.com or visit makalei.com
Hawaii Cycling Club hosts Kohala Kona Coffee Climb
All cyclists are invited to join Hawaii Cycling Club on Dec. 6 for some great Kona coffee and a fun time trial — or just a somewhat hilly ride — as HCC unleashes the inaugural Kohala Kona Coffee Climb.
It’s the last of HCC’s 2015 events, and it can be a ride or a time trial, with untimed riders heading out 10 minutes before 8 a.m., or after the last time trial entrant leaves.
It all starts just east of Hawi town with registration on Waipiele St. (approximately 0.2 miles east of the center of Hawi). This is makai of the start line on Hwy 270. Sign in begins at 7:30 am. The time trial starts at 8 a.m. and will finish 14.4 miles later at the 3564-foot elevation sign at the summit of Kohala Mountain Road.
Like all HCC events, this is free to HCC members. Non-members can sign up at registration for a one-day membership.
The course heads east from Hawi, then turns up Kynnersley Road which joins Kohala Mountain Road above Hawi and goes all the way to the summit. Alternating sections of climbing and “false flats” make this a great ride, and the scenery can’t be beat.
There will be nutritional support at the talk story/aid station at the summit so it is reccomended to can carry only what you need going up.
There is limited parking east of Hawi on Waipiele St., so parking at the start will be restricted to volunteers and volunteers car-pooling with participants. All other riders are asked not to park on Waipiele St., which needs to be free of vehicles after the start. Ample parking will be found in Hawi or nearby.
Visit hawaiicyclingclub.com for information on HCC events, sponsors and much, much more.
Hawaii Island Kiwanis Golf Tournament
Big Island Country Club will host the Hawaii Island Kiwanis Golf Tournament — a fundraiser to benefit the island’s keiki — on Dec. 6.
Check-in is slated for 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Format is a two-person scramble. The entry fee is $120 per person with a prize for a hole in one. Fee includes green fees, mulligans (two) and an awards luncheon.
Entry deadline is Nov. 29. For more information, contact Bob Clark at 327-0090.
Kohala youth sports registration
Boys basketball registration for ages 9-14 will be held on Dec. 7 and Dec. 9 at 4-5 p.m. at Hisaoka Gym. Practice will be in late December and early January, with games running through early March. Registration includes uniform.
T-Ball/pitchball for ages 5-8 registration will be held at the same time. Practice will be in late December and early January, with games running through early March at Kamehameha Park.
For more information, contact Kim at 895-1939.
Waimea Athletics youth basketball and softball registration
Boys basketball: Waimea Athletics is currently accepting registrations for the upcoming 2016 boys basketball season. Registration costs $20 and runs through Dec. 10 for the following age groups: 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Register online at waimeaathletics.com. For more information email Noe at waimeaathletics@gmail.com.
Girls softball: Parks and Rec Waimea will be hosting a free instructional softball league for girls ages 9-10 and 11-12 beginning in December. On-site registration is available at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7 at Waimea Park Field A. A clinic will follow so players must bring shoes and a glove. Scrimmages will be held on Wednesday’s during the month of January. For more information call Melissa Samura at 887-3014 or send a fax to 887-3012.
11th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run
Hawaii Sport Events presents the 11th Annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Dec. 20. The Christmas themed event will feature a 5K, 1-Mile and Santa’s Keiki Dash Runs starting at 7:30 a.m. in front of Coconut Grove Marketplace. Awards to be given out to top three in each category: Overall, 10-year age groups, and best Christmas costumes with lots of raffle prizes to follow. Entry fee for the 5K is $35 until Dec.18. Fee for the 1-Mile is $15 until Dec. 19. Late registration and packet pickup will occur on Dec. 19 at Coconut Grove Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no registration for 5K and 1-Mile on race day.
This year’s charity recipient goes to Family Support Hawaii’s “Christmas For The Children” program. Race applications available at Big Island Running Company with on-line registration happening on the event website: Kona5K.com. For more information or to volunteer email info@hawaiisportevents.com.
Emily T. Gail Show
Kona resident, Karlyn Pipes, shares her journey on the way to writing her autobiography “The Do-Over”, an inspiring story about recovery, hope, and second chances. Destined for Olympic medals and Wheaties boxes with her swimming potential she was unable to keep up with the expectations. She turned her back on the sport and replaced the liquid of the pool with that of the bottle.
Pipes talks about those who helped her turn her life around resulting in over 200 Masters swimming records. She is candid about the stories she will share regarding her personal comeback when she gives a free inspirational talk and book signing this Dec. 5 from 6-7 p.m. at Bike Works Kona.
Emily T Gail Shows are available 24/7 at espnhawaii.com under the lineup tab, as a free iTunes podcast and at Emily T Gail Talk Story on Facebook. For information contact Gail at emillytgail@emilys.org or 896-6780.
