Short Hops: Jan. 3

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For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament slated for early January

For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament slated for early January

There will be a For Kona From Kona Indoor Soccer Tournament Jan. 6-8 at the Old Airport hockey rink. Games will start at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 and go all day Saturday and Sunday. The annual tournament helps to raise money for scholarships for high school seniors going into college. For more information contact Summer Butindaro at 345-2661.

Family Support Hawaii hosts Serve It Forward tennis tourney

The third annual Serve It Forward Tennis Tournament, hosted by Family Support Hawaii, will be held Jan. 7-8 at the Holua Tennis Resort. The tourney is designed to benefit children and families in the community.

There will be several divisions including open (6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0), as well as doubles and mixed doubles. There will also be games, prizes and a silent auction.

To register visit serveitforward.tennis. For more information contact Catherine Abellera at 895-1051 or tennis@familysupporthawaii.org.

Kona Country Club Jr Golf Program starts Jan. 8

The Kona Country Club Jr Golf Program will start on Jan. 8th at 4 p.m.

Registration starts at 3:30 p.m. for the hour long event at the Kona Country Club Driving Range. This is the first of four sessions for the year.

Fee will be $25 per child, ages 5 – 17 years old. Covered shoe is required, Clubs will be provided.

The Jr Golf program is a fun way to be introduced to golf.

Each session will work on safety, attitude, respect, obedience, honesty and skills.

Advanced kids will be playing on the course and must be able to carry your own golf bag and walk two to three holes. For more info call or text Peggy at 937-2380 or email peggy@konagolf.com.

Elks Hoops Shoot in January

All free throw shooters — boys and girls from 8 to 13 (as of April 1) — are welcome at Kekuaokalani Gym on Jan. 7. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with competition at 10 a.m. Age groups are: 8-9; 10-11; and 12-13. Trophies for first, second and third place in each group with separate competition for boys and girls. Trophies will be presented, and pictures taken, after the competition.

The boy and girl in each age group with the highest scores may advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals in Chicago, Illinois, April 20 to 23.

All youngsters who reside in West Hawaii are invited to participate. It is not necessary to sign up in advance, just come to the gym and compete — there is no cost. For questions call Joe Reynolds at 334-0077.

HI-PAL boxing returns

The Hawaii Police Department has announced the return of the HI-PAL boxing program for boys and girls ages 8-17 in West Hawaii. Events will begin in February.

For information on how to participate in the program — including registration details and information about scheduling pre-entry physical appointments — interested youth, parents and coaches may contact Community Police Officer Kapelieli Kauahikaua Jr. at 889-6540 or kapelieli.kauahikaua@hawaiicounty.gov.

Hawaii Cycling Club releases 2017 schedule

The Hawaii Cycling club will hold three signature races in 2017. The races will be The Dragon (March 12), Hawaii Century (April 9) and Sea to Stars (Aug. 5).

Training Time Trials/Saturday Rides events will include The Prologue (Feb. 18) and Kua Bay (March 18).

Emily T. Gail Show

Tina Clothier, Executive Director of PATH, gives details about recent projects and goals, while also taking about the 30 year history, volunteer efforts, and the Run for Hops in March.

Tina also talks about the new pathhawaii.org website showcasing their video about the Bike Ed program for 4th graders, the Bike Works Kaloko Trail building programs and the Queen’s Lei Trail project and the new Bike Share program in Kailua-Kona.

Kelly Fliear, Tournament Manager of the PGA Champions Tour Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai talks about the Rotary Club of Kona volunteer effort and monies raised for Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation, Big Island Junior Golf and the Daniel R. Sayre Foundation.

Fliear will also have updates on tickets at for this month’s event that will include popular players such as Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, John Daly, Roco Mediate, Ben Crenshaw, Craig Stadler, Fred Couples and defending champion Duffy Waldorf.

The Emily T Gail Show at espnhawaii.com is also available on iTunes and facebook. For information contact Emily at 896-6780 or emilytgail@emilys.org