22nd annual Mary Jane Kahanamoku Heihei
22nd annual Mary Jane Kahanamoku Heihei
The 22nd Annual Aunty Mary Jane Kahanamoku Heihei, a long distance race for six-man canoes, will take place on Aug. 13 at Keauhou Bay.
There will a a six mile course for Juniors ages 18-and-under, Mixed crews in the Open age group and paddlers aged 60-and-over, with a special division for Mixed crews of Recreational paddlers.
This event will start at Keauhou Bay and turn at Kamoa Point (Lyman’s) starting at 8:30 a.m. with an eight mile long course beginning 15 minutes after the short course canoes cross the finish line inside Keauhou Bay.
The long course will turn at Casa de Emdeko, and has divisions for both Koa and non-koa canoes for women and men paddlers in the Open age group as well as for ages 40-plys and 50-plus.
Registration will open at Keauhou Canoe Club at 7:30 a.m. with the race meeting taking place at 8:15 a.m. The races will be followed by lunch and awards at Keauhou Canoe Club.
For more info, please contact Leila Duim at 989-8048 or Carolyn Carter at 989-4877
Big Island Running Company training programs
Big Island Running Company is offering two free training programs starting Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Alii Drive store.
Individuals interested in running a half marathon will be training for the 100 percent Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon to be held on Nov. 12, while marathoners will train for the Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 11.
Training runs will take place at Big Island Running Company’s Alii Drive store on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. and Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m., although runs can be completed individually as well. For more information, call or email Melissa at 327-9333 or melissa@bigislandrunningcompany.com.
BICA basketball clinic and coaching development series
Big Island Sports Academy will host its first basketball clinic and coaching development series on Aug. 19. The clinic is available for boys and girls ages 12 to 18.
A morning clinic will be held at the Old Airport Park in Kailua Kona from 10 a.m. to noon with registration starting at 9:30 a.m.
The afternoon clinic will be held at the Panaewa Recreation Center in Hilo from 6-9 p.m. with registration starting at 5:30 p.m.
Information about the Big Island Sports Academy will be provided. The event will also feature an outstanding staff of coaches and elite college level performers.
The clinic will provide instruction on fundamentals and progressive development drills intended to help players of all age levels to reach their full potential.
The staff will be led by Bill Trumbo, a veteran coach, who has been the lead clinician at basketball camps in Hawaii, the mainland and internationally over the past 30 years.
The staff will consist of former UH Manoa Assistant Jim Halm, all-Big Sky performer Frank Garza from the University of Idaho, and local collegiate players. There will also be a special appearance Amar Alibegovic, from St. John University, and Luka Garza, a nationally elite high school player for the class of 2017.
For more information contact Bill Trumbo at billtrumbo@gmail.com.
Kealakehe looking for air riflery coach
Kealakehe High School is looking for air riflery coaches. Contact Alan Vogt, Director of Athletics, by phone 313-3774 or email alan_vogt@notes.k12.hi.us if interested in the position.
Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple golf tourney
Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will host a benefit golf tournament Aug. 28 at Kona Country Club. Format is two-person scramble, with a cost of $125 per participant. Mulligans available.
Entry blanks available at Kona Country Club and Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Kealakekua) or by calling Peggy Ciriako at 937-2380 or Aaron N Nagata at 936-3279.
Special Olympics Bus’ a Move
On Sept. 17th, Special Olympics West-Hawaii will host their “Bus’ a Move” Bus Pull competition at Kona Commons.
Teams of 10 will pull a Roberts Hawaii Charter Bus. Entry fee is $300 for a team of 10.
Teams have three categories to win: fastest pull, lowest combined weight, and an award will be given to the most enthusiastic team. Lowest combined weight event will use a lighter vehicle provided by Airgas. Strongmen and women should come out and show their muscle for a worthy cause.
Teams can register now by emailing sowhdenise@gmail.com or by calling 345-0433. Event T-Shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants.
Special Olympics West Hawaii is always looking for volunteers to help make this event run smoothly and safely. If you would like to volunteer please email us at sowhdenise@gmail.com, and donations are always welcome, you can mail donations to Special Olympics West Hawaii, P.O. Box 390358. Keauhou-Kona, HI 96739.
Kukio Blue Water Swim
On Sept. 24 the 11th Annual Kukio Blue Water Swim will be held.
After a two-year hiatus, the event is back and race organizers are looking to make it better than ever. The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim from Kua Bay to Uluweuweu Bay at Kukio starting at 8 a.m. A light breakfast and an awards ceremony will follow the race at Kikaua Point Park.
Cost is $40 per Individual (13 and older) and includes a Patagonia capilene shirt and swim cap. The cost is $20 per keiki (12 and under) and also includes a hat and swim cap.
For more information about the swim and to register go to kukioevents.com or email any inquiries to swim@kukio.com. Entries are limited to 250 participants.
Mauna Loa Training Time Trial
Intermediate and advanced bicyclists are invited to join Hawaii Cycling Club members in the 2016 edition of the Mauna Loa Training Time Trial and Saturday ride on Sept. 24.
The time trial place on the 17 mile Mauna Loa Observatory Road – a challenging and winding road with magnificent vistas.
Registration takes place at the Native Tree Sanctuary on Saddle Road opposite Mauna Loa Access Road from 7:30–7:50 a.m. The Time Trial starts at 8 a.m. Saturday participants may start as soon as they register and have until 11:30 a.m. to complete the ride.
Non-Hawaii Cycling Club members must pay a $10 one day insurance wavier fee. All participants will receive a number to place on the front of their helmets.
The famous HCC Talk Story aid station will be at the finish line.