Short Hops | 12-02-14

West Side Hawaii LL opens Waikoloa registration

The West Side Hawaii Little League will hold registration in Waikoloa from 5-6 p.m. Fridays this month.

The registration at Hooko Park is for T-ball, coach pitch, minors, majors and juniors divisions.

Bring a copy of birth certificate and three proofs of residency.

Registration from Kona residents is still being accepted till Jan. 1.

For more information, contact Karl Gacayan at 960-8042 or kgacayan@hawaii.rr.com.

Waimea boys hoops registration to begin

Parks and Rec Waimea has announced its 2015 boys basketball season.

Register online at waimeaathletics.org or in person Dec. 8-10 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Thelma Parker Gym.

Clinics will be held on the same day and led by Fred Wawner, co-varsity head coach at Hawaii Prep. Clinics begin at 3:30 for ages 9-10, and 4:30 for 11-12 and 13-14.

The league runs from Jan. 27 to March 12. The fee is $10, payable to Waimea Athletic.

For more information, call 887-3014 or email parksandrecwaimea@gmail.com.

Bubble Ball soccer benefit canceled

The Bubble Ball Soccer SLAM tournament benefit scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Waimea Park has been canceled.

On the ‘Emily T Gail Show’

Guests: Denise Lindsey, Office Manager of Big Island Television (Channel 130), talks about the 30-year history of the locally owned and family-operated station. BITV showcases local events and highlights the culture, history and natural wonders of the Big Island.

Rich Bell of Bike Works Beach & Sports talks about Ka Makani O Waikoloa Cycling Club and its family-oriented “First Friday” night bike rides. There will be a ride this Friday; participants should arrive at 7:30 p.m. at Lava Java Waikoloa Village.

Updates: Mauna Lani Hawaii State Open golf, Dec. 12-14. Spectators are welcome. For more information, visit maunalani.com.

Kona Hiking Club hike to top of Puu Waawaa, Dec. 20. For more information, visit konahikingclub.com or call Kathleen Johnson at 557-9246.

Kona Table Tennis Club free play, Monday and Thursday nights at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium in Kailua-Kona, open to juniors and adults. For more information, call Dan Millare at 443-8447.

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.

Free-throw shooting contest in Kona

A free-throw shooting contest for boys and girls ages 8-13 will be held Jan. 10 at Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. with competition at 10. The age groups are: 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. There is no cost.

The contest is a step toward national competition, with the finals to be held April 16-19 in Springfield, Mass. Kona Elks Lodge will provide for transportation of winners along with one parent for out-of-state competition.

For more information, contact Joe Reynolds at 334-0077 or konajoe@hawaiiantel.net.

Kona Coast LL holds registration

The Kona Coast Little League is open to players, ages 4 1/2 to 8, who reside in the area from Pottery Terrace to Manuka or attend a school in the district.

Registration will be at Yano Hall on: Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; Dec. 16 and 20, 4:30-6 p.m.

Bring an original birth certificate and two proofs of residency. Proofs include a HELCO or water bill, cable bill, driver’s license, and vehicle or insurance records. All documents must have a physical address.

Registration forms can be picked up at Choice Mart, or call Hano at 960-2366 or Nobi at 443-3190.

Payment by cash or check is required at registration.

Volunteers: KCLL is also looking for managers, assistant coaches and team helpers. For more information, call Darren Cho at 936-9865 or Hano.

Kohala offers hoops, T-ball, pitchball

The Kohala Community Athletic Association is sponsoring a boys basketball league for ages 9-14 and T-ball/pitchball for ages 5-8.

Free registration will be from 4-5 p.m. Dec. 8 and 11 at Hisaoka Gym; uniform will be included.

Basketball practices will be in late December to early January. The games will be played from mid-January through early March at Hisaoka Gym.

T-ball/pitchball practices will be in early January. The games will be played mid-January through early March at Kamehameha Park.

For more information, call Kim at 895-1939.

Kealakehe seeks track coaches

Kealakehe is looking for assistant track and field coaches. For more information, contact Alan Vogt at 313-3774 or alan_vogt@notes.k12.hi.us.

Hilo seeks softball coach

Hilo High is accepting applications for a girls softball coach.

Applications can be picked up at the school’s main office, and the deadline to apply is Saturday.

For more information, contact the athletic director at 974-4021.

Benefit tourney for school golf teams

The Friends of West Hawaii High School Golf Teams will hold its second annual benefit tournament at 8 a.m. Sunday at Makalei Golf Club.

Proceeds benefit Kealakehe, Konawaena and Makua Lani teams.

The format is two-person shamble. The entry fee of $230 per team includes greens fee, prizes and luncheon.

For entry forms, visit makalei.com and click on the tab “Buy on-line.”

Donations, in like pairs, are greatly appreciated to be used as awards and prizes in a silent auction.

For more information, call Lee Kagawa at 747-8730.

Hawaii Cycling Club time trial

The Hawaii Cycling Club will hold its Teams for the Holidays Time Trial on Saturday.

Registration is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. at Mauna Kea State Park, and the 40K race starts at 8.

The course on Saddle Road starts at the 34.5 mile marker, goes south, makes a U-turn at the 22 marker and returns to the 34.5 marker.

Members of other bicycle and triathlon clubs, bicycle store teams and training partners are encouraged to participate. Nonmembers and athletes of all abilities and ages are welcome. HCC membership is free.

For more information, visit hawaiicyclingclub.com.

16th annual Abbott Galaher SeaMan race

Keauhou Canoe Club will host the SeaMan race for one- and two-man canoes and standup paddleboards Dec. 13 at Keauhou Bay.

There will be a 3-mile course for all SUP and paddlers in the junior (under-19), novice and recreational divisions, as well as paddlers over 60. The long course for paddlers is 5 miles, in age group divisions.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at the Keauhou Canoe Club halau, briefing at 9, and all races start at 9:15 a.m.

There will be postrace lunch and awards.

Entry fee is $20 per paddler, plus a donation of food for the Hawaii Island Food Basket. If the food donation is not provided by the entrant, an additional donation of $10 will be collected for the Food Bank.

For more information, call Jane Bockus at 322-2120 or 937-7890, or Bill Armer at 329-6846 or 896-4535.

10th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run

Hawaii Sport Events presents the 10th annual Jingle Bell Beach Run on Dec. 21.

The 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.

There will be awards for the top three finishers in each category: Overall, 10-year age groups, and best Christmas costumes.

Entry fee for the 5K is $35 till Dec. 20, and $10 for the 1-mile till Dec. 20. The Keiki Dash is free for ages 6 and younger.

There is no registration for the 5K and 1-mile on race day. Race applications are available at Cycle Station, Big Island Running Company and Bike Works, and registration is online at Kona5K.com. For more information or to volunteer, email info@hawaiisportevents.com.

UH Rainbow, Trosky camps

On Dec. 15-16, there will be a showcase at Wong Stadium for players grades 9-12. Cost is $300. There will be 18 colleges and several MLB scouts in attendance. The showcase will run from 4 to 9 p.m. both days.

On Dec. 17, there will be a youth camp from 4 to 7 p.m. for boys and girls in grades 3-8 at Wong Stadium. Cost of the camp is $65.

On Dec. 19, there will be a softball camp for girls ages 10-18 at Wong Stadium. There will be two parts to this camp: Part 1 is from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and will be a showcase combine and defensive clinic; part 2 will be a pitching clinic from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Each portion costs $65.

Clinic staff will include U.S. Olympic silver medalist Monica Abbott, MLB scout Nate Trosky, Sonja Garnett who is head coach for Academy of Arts University and Luna College softball and baseball recruiter Darren Wheat.

For more information, call Kaha Wong at 895-4595 or Shannon Ochi at 217-2278.

Horseshoe club offers free play

The Kona Horseshoe Pitcher’s Club offers free, informal play from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Old Kona Airport Park. Pitchers of all levels are welcome.

For more information, call Al at 322-7085.

WEEKLY GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Big Island Country Club

Wednesday

1. Al Akana, Grant Wilson, Rick Robinson (-13); 2. Rick Dvorak, Al Droscoski, Barb Millslagle (-11)

Low net: Al Akana (71)

Closest to the pin: Denny Dickenson (5, 17); Barb Millslagle (8); Rick Dvorak (13)

Format: Three-person teams, two low nets

Saturday

1. Barb Millslagle, Steve Rickard, Swend Willadsen, Marv Hasting (-19); 2. Al Akana, Shirley Akana, Frank Jung, blind draw (-18)

Blind draw: Jim McCully

Low net: Al Akana, Shirley Akana (70)

Closest to the pin: Nozomi Kishimoto (5); Rick Dvorak (8); Rick Robinson (13); Al Akana (17)

Format: Four-person teams; one low net on par 3s, two low nets on par 4s, three low nets on par 5s

Keauhou Kona Men’s Golf Club

Saturday at BICC

A flight, low net: 1. Bob Johnson (66); 2. Dennis Carino (68); 3. Len Fellez (69)

B flight, low net: 1. Curtis Boyd (67); 2. Bill Andrews (68); 3. Bill Olafson (70)

Low gross: Bob Marten (74)

Closest to the pin: Peter Liljeholm (5); Bob Johnson (8); Ken Williams (13); JC Carlton (17)

M&M Golf Club

Nov. 25 at Makalei Golf Club

1. Sue Ostrowski (35.5); 2. Judy Pettersen (36); 3. Butchie Hayward, Randi Wilson (38)

Chip-in: Judy Pettersen (12)

Low putts: Randi Wilson (28)

Format: Criss-cross less half-handicap