Big Isle briefs, July 30

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Volleyball clinic for officials

Volleyball clinic for officials

Brian Hemelgarn who’s officiated NCAA volleyball and international play, will hold an officials clinic Aug. 10-14.

Classes will be held weekdays from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at UH-Hilo classroom UCB 100, and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Waiakea High gym.

For more information contact Mark Osorio at biroots14@yahoo.com or 959-9474.

Sunrise Athletics registration

Sunrise Athletics is accepting registration for the fall cross country season for grades 2-8. The club’s goals are to build confidence, conditioning, stamina, and overall strength. Register online or download forms at (www.league

lineup.com/sunrise-athletics), or email contact 937-1930 and 937-4415 for more information.

Register online or download forms at (www.leaguelineup.com/sunrise-athletics), or contact 937-1930 and 937-4415 for more information.

Soccer camp benefits ex-Vul

Big Island Soccer Academy is hosting a benefit camp Aug. 5-7 at Hilo Bayfront for former University of Hawaii at Hilo soccer player Lindsey Poulsen, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Featuring former UH-Hilo coaches and players, all proceeds from the camp will help cover medical expenses for Poulsen, a standout for the Vulcans who graduated in 2014.

The hours: Aug 5 (ages 6-9, 4-5:30 p.m.; ages 10-14, 5-6:30 p.m.); Aug. 6-7 (ages 6-9, 9-11 a.m.; ages 10-14, 12-2:30 p.m.)

The cost is $55 for the beginners camp and $65 for the advanced camp, with a $5 early registration before July 15.

According to a release, the “program is specially designed using the same philosophy and exercises used by the top youth development clubs from around the world.”

Players must bring a ball, shoes, shin guards and water.

For more information, email bigisland socceracademy@gmail.com or contact Terry at 640-0694.

Waimea biddy basketball slated

Waimea Athletics is accepting biddy basketball registrations until Aug. 11 for ages 5-6 and 7-8.

The fee is $25 per person and includes uniform, league photo and team equipment.

Register at waimea

athletics.com and for more information, contact Noe at waimea athletics@gmail.com.

UHH challenge set for Aug. 27

The annual ‘Aha Pai‘ea Keiki Sports Challenge is slated for Aug. 27 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo athletic complex.

Hosted by the UH-Hilo Vulcans athletic Department and the Vulcan Booster Club, the challenge runs from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and is free and limited to the first 120 children ages 7-12 to register.

Lunch, beverages and a T-shirt will be provided.

Registration forms are available at www.hilo athletics.com by clicking on the ‘Aha Pai‘ea image, emailing vulcans athletics@gmail.com or calling Vulcan Booster Club ‘Aha Pai‘ea Coordinator Ed Torrison at 987-3215.

Participants need to be prepared for vigorous physical activity and should bring a water bottle, running shoes and wear comfortable attire. Various activities are scheduled in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

For more information, 987-3215.