Big Island briefs, Oct. 17

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Roller Derby

Roller Derby

tourney nixed

The Battle of the Islands roller derby tournament was cancelled Thursday when the County closed all of its buildings in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ana.

The state championships were slated for Friday and Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.

Dawn Hawkins of Paradise Roller Girls, the tournament host, said a rescheduling is in the works, possibly for Nov. 14-15, when another bout was planned at Hilo Civic.

Kamehameha

has openings

Kamehameha-Hawaii is accepting coaching applications for the following positions:

— boys judo coach (014747)

— Assistant girls basketball coach, Requisition No. 014823

— Junior varsity girls basketball coach, 014824

— Assistant JV girls basketball coach, 014825

— Girls middle school basketball coach, 014828

— Assistant girls middle school coach, 014829

— Boys swimming coach, 014827

Apply online at http://www.ksbe.edu/careers.

Karate tourney

in Kailua-Kona

The Kona Branch of the International Karate League will host its 10th annual I.K.L. Karate Championship from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Kekuaokalani Gymnasium.

Branches from Hilo, Paauilo, Honokaa, Waimea, North Kohala, Waikoloa, Captain Cook, Kailua-Kona, Pahala, Keaau, Oahu and California will participate.

The tournament will feature competition in kata (forms), kumite (sparring) and kobudo (weaponry), for children, teenagers and adults.

For more information, contact Hanshi Julian Shiroma at 328-9458 or 938-2414, or visit http://www.ikl.org

Parker run

to be colorful

Parker School will host its 15th annual George Heneghan Fun Run on Nov. 2.

This year the event is called the Color Stampede, in which participants are splashed with colored powder throughout the race. The event is open to the public and consists of a 5K Fun Run and a 1K Keiki Run.

The entry fee is $25 for adults and $20 for ages 11 and younger. Medals will be awarded to first overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 1K, and first finishers in each age category. All proceeds benefit the school’s athletics program.

Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. on race day. The Keiki Run starts at 7:30, and the Fun Run at 8. Registration includes a T-shirt and refreshments.

T-shirts aren’t guaranteed with registration forms received after Oct. 24. Registrations will not be accepted on race day. Child care will be provided for children of 5K participants.

For registration forms, visit parkerschoolhawaii.org, email nvedelli@parkerschoolhawaii.org or call 885-7933, ext. 7106.

Parker hosts golf benefit

Parker School will hold its 12th annual Fairways & Friends Golf Tournament at Hualalai Resort on Nov. 8.

Proceeds go directly to the school’s financial aid.

Check-in for golf begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

This year, in addition to golf, Hualalai Spa treatments will be offered that day. The services will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the services will go toward the school’s financial aid.

After the tournament, there will be an awards reception with pupu, cocktails and prizes.

The golf fee is $250 and includes the cost of the reception. For nongolfers, the reception fee is $50.

Registration forms can be downloaded at parkerschoolhawaii.org. Reservations can be made by emailing advancement@parkerschoolhawaii.org or calling 885-8709.

Spa reservations can be made directly through the Hualalai Spa at 325-8000; mention Parker School.

Library benefit

in Waikoloa

The Friends of the Library-Waikoloa Region will hold its fifth annual 5K Walk/Run for Literacy on Nov. 8. The event starts and finishes near the playground of the Waikoloa Elementary and Middle School complex.

Entry fee, which includes a T-shirt, is $20 for adults, $10 for 13 and younger; keiki in strollers are free. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; start time is 7:30.

Veterans Day

baseball tourney

The Andrews Pony Braves and Indians are looking for teams for their Veterans Day Baseball Tournament scheduled Nov. 7-11.

The tournament — open to teams in the Pinto, Mustang and Bronco divisions — will be held at the Walter Victor Baseball Complex, Wong Stadium, Andrews Gym and Carvalho Park.

There will be a maximum of eight teams per division.

For more information, contact Bully Ahuna at 854-6671 or walterahuna@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed for Puuwaawaa run

Volunteers are needed for the Run for the Dry Forest on Oct. 25.

Volunteers will work from 6 a.m. to noon. Two types of positions are available: Course marshals will direct runners and first aid station workers will hand out food and drink to runners.

Volunteers will receive T-shirts. The number of volunteer spots is limited. For more information, email Elliott Parsons at eparsons@hawaii.edu.

The races are 10K, 5K run/walk and keiki run. Fees are $30 for ages 15 and older, $15 for 14 and younger, and include T-shirts and refreshments. Fees go toward the conservation and restoration of dry forests at Puuwaawaa.

To register, visit pathhawaii.org.