Kona Aquatics team tryouts
Kona Aquatics team tryouts
Kona Aquatics will have swim team tryouts for interested swimmers ages 7-11.
Interested athletes can show up any day at the Kona Aquatic Center and seek out coach Steve Borowski. More more information, contact Borowski at 334-0083.
BIIF looking for water polo officials
The BIIF is looking for people interested in becoming water polo officials for the upcoming season.
Some background in water polo is important and we will be offering some training. If interested contact Alan Vogt at 960-2809 or by email alan_vogt@notes.K12.hi.us.
Hawaii Cycling Club 2016 events
The Hawaii Cycling Club’s (HCC) 2016 Spring Time bicycle event schedule has a variety of offerings for bicyclists of all ages and abilities. HCC encourages Bicyclists of all abilities to participate either riding at their own pace, racing or volunteering.
All events are social. After completing their portion of the event, participants and volunteers gather at the Talk Story Aid Station to discuss and to tell tall stories concerning their athletic experiences..
Feb. 13: The Prologue, a short 10 mile ride, has been kicking off HCC’s race/ride season for over 10 years. The start time is 7 a.m. at Kaiminani Dr. and Hwy 19. Registration is from 6:20 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. on Pukiawe St. off of Kaiminani Dr. very close to Hwy 19.
March 5: The Kua Bay course is 12.2 miles, starting on Hwy 19 at Waikoloa Beach Road and ending at the turn off to Kua Bay. The start time is 7 a.m. Registration is from 6:20 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. at Bike Works Beach and Sports in the Queen’s Market Place.
March 13: The Dragon, featuring 9 hills in the Keauhou area, is co-sponsored by Kiser Motorcycles and HCC. Hawaii Cycling Club 2016-17 members and 2016 annual members get first crack at the limited number of slots. It’s a no-one-gets-dropped event that’s designed to bring out riders of all abilities, and yet it’s a hill-climbing competition at the same time. All participants are required to have an annual USA Cycling or a One Day USA Cycling Membership.
April 5: The third annual Hawaii Century is a benefit for Kona Hospice and is co-sponsored by Metzler Contracting and the Hawaii Cycling Club. The Hawaii Century is a ride, not a race. Starting and ending at Spencer there are three routes — 110 miles, 64 miles and 30 miles — the Century is an opportunity for novice and intermediate athletes as well as experienced cyclists to ride a different route or a longer distance.
Preregistration and additional information is at active.com. Event name is Hawaii Century with the location listed as Kawaihae. The Century entry fee is $50.
HCC has three levels of membership: the 2016-17 Membership, including the 20th anniversary jersey is $80 for two years. The 2016 One Year Membership is $20. Per event Membership to cover insurance is $10.
Additional Information and Updates for all events can be found at hawaiicyclingclub.com.
Emily T. Gail Show
Pete Rolfing, of PCR Sports, talks about the logistics and operational side of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.
Dave Senko, a PGA Champions Tour Media Official for 20 years, talks about the players who earned their way into the Mitsubishi Electric Championship and his role as a media official.
Kris Hazard, a volunteer Co-Chair with Larry Webb on behalf of the Rotary Club of Kona, gives an overview of the roles more than 400 volunteers have at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai. In return for the volunteer efforts more than a million dollars has gone back to Big Island Charities though the Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, The Daniel Sayre Foundation and Big Island Junior Golf.
The Emily T Gail Show is available at espnhawaii.com and as free iTunes podcast. The show can also be located on Facebook. To contact Emily T Gail call 896-6780 or email emilytgail@gmail.com.