Big Island briefs, Nov. 2

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Sunrise Fun Runs on Nov. 6

Sunrise Fun Runs on Nov. 6

Sunrise Athletics Fun Runs – Supported by BioAstin will be held Nov. 6 at Panaewa Park. The 5K and 1.5 mile run start at 8:30 a.m. while the half-mile will begin at 9:15 a.m. There will also be a rummage sale, silent auction, and inflatables.

For more information, visit: www.leaguelineup.com/sunrise-athletics.

Pilipa’a sign-ups

Pilipa’a Girls Volleyball will be holding a tryout for girls under-15, U16 and U17, depending on the amount of interest, from 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Andrew’s Gym.

A limited number of new players will be accepted.

According to a release, “Pilipa’a girls volleyball concentrates on player development for high school and collegiate volleyball. It provides an opportunity to develop individual and team skills in a competitive and structured environment. Pilipa’a is not an ‘open gym’ or recreational atmosphere, but rather a place for athletes who are serious about self and team development. “

Pilipa’a girls will:

• participate in competitive tournaments

• create college profiles (for those interested in competing at the collegiate level)

• have access to Pilipa’a’s Hudl video account to create highlight video(s) for college profiles and to review individual technique and team play in tournament matches.

The club director is Chris Leonard, who has more than 20 years of coaching experience.

For more information, visit www.pilipaa.com.

Biddy hoops sign-ups

The Kohala Community Athletic Association is currently holding free Biddy Basketball registration through Nov. 2 for all Kohala youth ages 5-8.

Registration can be done at kcaa.online. Practices begin in mid-November and games run from Nov. 22 through Dec. 22 at Hisaoka Gym.

For more information contact Kim at 895-1939.

Waiakea seeks volleyball coach

Waiakea High is taking applications for varsity boys volleyball head coach. Applications can be picked up from the school office from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Deadline is is 4 p.m. Nov. 4 and applications should be turned in to the office.

All paid coaches employed by the Hawaii DOE are required to pass a criminal background check prior to hiring. For more information, call Waiakea athletic Ddirector Tom Correa at 974-4830.

Trosky baseball, softball camp in December

Big Island Baseball will be hosting a baseball and softball camp/showcase run by Nate Trosky from Dec. 9-11.

For more information, call or text Jen at 333-1605.