By KEVIN JAKAHI
By KEVIN JAKAHI
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Panaewa free combine
The Panaewa Game Changing Empire Sports Combine will be held March 17-19. It is for the Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball players.
Players can test their athleticism, compare scores with other athletes and have scores sent to college coaches nationwide.
There is no charge.
Registration is being held and closes on March 12 at piaahawaii.com.
Free Under Armour shirts are available for volunteers on a first-come basis. Call Chelsie at 932-2607 with any questions.
Panaewa residents are asked to choose Panaewa Club under high school.
• March 17: outdoor sports at Waiakea High. Registration at 7:30 a.m. and mandatory parent/player meeting from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Practice drills from 10 a.m. to noon.
• March 18 at Waiakea High. Check-in at 8 a.m. for 40-yard dash, 60-yard dash, pro agility shuttle, L drill, vertical jump and broad jump. Event runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
• March 17: indoor sports at Panaewa Gym. Registration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and mandatory parent/player meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Practice drills from 2 to 4 p.m.
• March 19 at Panaewa Gym. Check-n at noon for 10-yard dash, 20-yard dash, approach jump, vertical jump, pro agility shuttle and broad jump. Event runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hilo Little League signups
Hilo Little League is continuing registration for players, managers and coaches interested in the Junior (ages 13-14), Senior (14-16) and Big League (16-18) divisions for baseball.
Player registration, medical forms, proof of residency requirements, and manager or coach applications can be obtained at www.hilolittleleague.com or by calling Alan at 987-8002.
50-70 Division signups
Hilo Little League is continuing registration for players, managers and coaches interested in the Intermediate 50-70 division of Little League baseball for ages 12-13. The newly sanctioned division uses a 50 feet pitching distance and 70 feet basepaths and will include a postseason tournament and World Series.
Player registration, medical forms, proof of residency requirements, and manager or coach applications can be obtained at www.hilolittleleague.com or by calling Taz at 271-7166 or Marcele at 987-8469.
Girls softball registration
Hilo Little League is continuing registration for players, managers and coaches interested in the
girls softball in the Minor and Majors divisions for ages 8 to 12, and Junior, Senior and Big League divisions for ages 12-18.
Player registration, medical forms, proof of residency requirements, and manager or coach applications can be obtained at www.hilolittleleague.com or by calling Taz at 217-7166.
Hilo Business Canoe
The 32nd annual Hilo Business Canoe Races will be held Sunday, April 12 at bayfront.
Sponsored by Kamehameha Canoe Club and KWXX/KBIG radio stations, the event is a favorite of many big island businesses and organizations.
There are several divisions from novice to the experienced paddler.
Information and entry forms are available at www.kcchilo.org and www.kwxx.com
For more information, call 959-9423, Gwen Kekua.