Pahoa High Softball tourney
The Pahoa softball tournament runs Jan 6-8, with all proceeds going to the athletic department.
Divisions are open men’s, open women’s and senior 50-and-over,
Entry is $250 and the tournament will be played at the new athletic complex behind the Pahoa recreation center.
For more information, call 936-8378.
Hilo AYSO registration
Registration is available for the Hilo region of the American Youth Soccer Organization’s spring season, which runs April to June, for ages 4-18.
Forms for new players are available at Life Care Center, Hilo Social Service Department, 944 West Kawailani St. in Hilo, or at www.eayso.org, and can be mailed to AYSO PO Box 5000 Hilo, HI 96720 with $60.
The deadline to enter is Jan. 15.
For more information, contact Chris Ridley at 443-7360 or ridley0428@gmail.com.
P&R track meets slated
The Department of Parks and Recreation will hosting its annual track and field meets in February for ages 6-14:
Age-group meets will be held Feb. 11 at Waiakea and Konawaena.
Exponent meets will be held Feb. 25 at Waiakea and Konawaena.
Field events at both meets start at 9 a.m., with track starting at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, call Darrell Yamamoto at 961-8735 or 938-2012.
HI-PAL boxing
The Hawaii Police Department announces the return to West Hawaii of the HI-PAL boxing program for boys and girls ages 8-17. Events will begin in February 2017.
For information on how to participate in the program—including registration details and information about scheduling pre-entry physical appointments—interested youth, parents and coaches may contact Community Police Officer Kapelieli Kauahikaua Jr. at 889-6540 or kapelieli.kauahikaua@hawaiicounty.gov.
Flag football tournament
PAC Hawaii is hosting a 9-man adult flag football tournament on December 17 at Panaewa Park.
The tournament will host no more than eight teams and will be a double-elimination format with BIIF referees.
The cost to enter a team will be $300 for a 20-man roster and any team in excess of that will be assessed $20 per participant.
Proceeds will pay for referees, associated costs, and will buy equipment for Panaewa’s track and field team.
For more information, contact Derek Kalai at 960-4110 or panaewaspeed@gmail.com.
Big Dog scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for the 12th annual Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph Scholarship.
This year, the scholarship has increased to $6,000 and will go to six graduating seniors in recognition of their participation in a BIIF cross country or track program. The committee will select recipients who will each receive a $1,000 college scholarship. Recipients can use the funds to offset the cost of tuition, books, or room and board expenses. The purpose of the scholarship is to financially assist qualified student athletes to pursue their goals of higher education and to ultimately make a positive contribution to our island community.
To be selected, student-athletes must demonstrate not only a willingness to make the sacrifices necessary to excel in his or her running activities, but also strive toward excellence in all aspects of school and community endeavors.
Wayne Joseph, who passed away in 2013 from brain cancer, was an avid runner and community volunteer. Joseph always said, “Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see young people enjoying life through ports participation.”
Applications are available by contacting Randee Arkin Joseph at rarkin24@hotmail.com
Top shots
Big Island Trap Club held a multiplex trap shoot Nov. 6. and participants shot 50 targets in singles, handicap, doubles and sub-gauge events.
Top shooters:
Singles, Ronald Nakamura, 49
Handicap, Eddie Arakaki and Neil Arakaki, 47
Doubles, Dana Okazaki and Mark Hironaga, 45
Subgauge, Ronald Nakamura, 47
For further info, contact Dexter Egdamin at 936-4362
