Posted on: Friday, March 5, 2004
Sports notices
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Coming up
Aikido
Ongoing Lokahi Ki-Aikido Children and Adult Classes. At Waipahu Rec Center. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fee: $15 a month. Information: 677-1789.
Baseball
March 15 General meeting for O'ahu Cal Ripken Spring League, at Manana District Park multi purpose room. League seeking 9-10 year old and 11-12 year old teams to participate in spring league running May 1 to June 20. Information: 478-7660 or 973-7247. Basketball
March 17 'Aiea Basketball League, Games Wednesday nights. Entry fee: $425. Information: Jerry Goode 781-4836 or 486-1728.
April 10 Kailua Basketball League, Games Saturday nights. Entry Fee: $425. Information: Jerry Goode 781-4836 or 486-1728.
April 17 3 on 3. The one-day tournament will be held at Washington Middle School Field from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., check-in at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served. Fee: $20 for registration before April 10; $100 thereafter. For Information contact: Spalding Clubhouse at (808) 949-4743 or email lei@bgch.com.
Bowling
March 26 March Madness Junior Bowling Scholarship Tournament. Held at the Naval Station Bowling Center, the event begins at 8:30 a. m. Fee: $25. Information: Audrey 539-4459.
Equestrian
March 13-14Aloha State Dressage Society. The first show of the season will be at Maunawili Farm and Hilltop Equestrian Center, respectively. Show begins at 8 a.m. Free.
Hiking
SundayThe Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i Honouliuli Preserve, Palikea Trail, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Considered moderate, some steep drop offs. Cost is $10 for each. Reservations are required. Call 587-6220.
March 12-13 The Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources is sponsoring free Hiking, Camping and Hunting class at the Nimitz Business Center. Ages 10 and up. Information: 597-0200.
March 19-20 The Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources is sponsoring free Hiking, Camping and Hunting class at the Nimitz Business Center. Ages 10 and up. Information: 597-0200.
March 27 The Nature Conservancy of Hawai'i Honouliuli Preserve, Kalua'a Loop Trail, 3 miles, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Considered moderate, begins gradually uphill. Cost is $10 for each. Reservations are required. Call 587-6220.
Karate
Funakoshi Shotokan is accepting new members. The traditional karate and self-defense classes will be held at Manoa District Park. Infromation: 371-7670 or www.fskd.8m.com.
Ongoing American Karate Kai Classes. At 'Ewa Beach Kamiloa Elementary School and 'Aina Haina Holy Nativity Church Gym. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Self-defense classes available for women. Information: Lee Donohue, 396-9297.
Lacrosse
Ongoing Hawaiian Islands Youth Lacrosse Clinics, free, Central O'ahu, Sundays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All equipment provided. Information: Mark 685-1773 or Bonnie 681-5394. Paddling
March 20Registration begins for Kai Oni Canoe Club, at Kailua Beach Park. Dates: March 20 & 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also April 3 & 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Infomation: Shirley 259-8828 or 2776542. Running
March 14 The Honolulu Marathon Clinic. The informative classes will be held every Sunday, unless three-day weekend, at Kapi'olani Park, 7:30 a.m. Free. Information: marathonclinic@hawaii.rr.com.
March 20The Big Island Marathon Health/Fitness Expo. The 15-booth expo will be held at the Hawai'i Naniloa Resort from noon to 6 p.m. Contact Race Director, Sharron, for more information: 969-7400.
Soccer
March 20Tryouts for Riggers Soccer Club, U8, U9, U10 teams, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Makiki District Park. Bring shoes, shin guard, ball, water bottle. Birth certificate, parent interview. Information: Butch Mathias 222-2891 or 847-5888 or e-mail: bmathias@leis.net.
March 22-26Spring Break Ultimate Soccer Challenge Camp, at Kapi'olani Park. Boys and girls from ages 6 through 14. Information: Bri at 780-4304 or at www.hawaiisoccercamps.com
March 27Tryouts for Riggers Soccer Club, U11 and U12 teams, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Makiki District Park. Bring shoes, shin guard, ball, water bottle. Birth certificate, parent interview. Information: Butch Mathias 222-2891 or 847-5888 or e-mail: bmathias@leis.net.
June 11-13Bob Barry Goalkeeper Clinic session 1. Boys and girls 8 years and older can register at Mililani District Park, June 9 and July 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m. Clinic will be at Kealohi Neighborhood Park & Mililani District Park, Regular & Advanced groups play from 9 a.m. to noon. Advanced groups play from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $110 for Regular, $150 for Advanced. For an application contact Bob at 236-4515, 965-4249 or barryr003@hawaii.rr.com.
Softball
Sunday Manoa Girls Softball Club Registration. From 9 to 11 a.m., for May 17 through July 31 season, at Manoa Valley District Park. Information: 988-4747.
March Girls 18-under Police Activities League, fastpitch softball. Accepting teams for season that begins in March. Fee: none. Information: George at 734-6794 or 348-2295.
March 28Hawai'i Amateur Softball Association annual General Membership Meeting. at the Lanakila Park meeting room, 2 p.m. Information: email tamco@hgea.org
Swimming
Ongoing University of Hawai'i Masters Swim Club. At the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex. Open to adult swimmers of all ability levels. Morning workouts Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.; evenings, Monday through Friday 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $40 per month. Information: 956-7510.
Ongoing Aulea Swim Club. At Kailua Rec Center. Open to ages 7 through 18. Daily workouts from 5 to 7 p.m. Fee: Beginners $55 per month, others $65 with second child $50. Information: 263-4091 or www.aulea.org.
Ongoing Hawai'i Swim Club. At Salt Lake and Waikele recreation centers. Open to ages 7 through 18. Must be able to swim 25 yards unaided. Daily workouts from 4 to 7 p.m. Fee: $35 per month, with second child $25. Information: 668-1561 or hsc@flex.com
Tennis
Today Deadline for lessons. Beginner to intermediate levels at community parks. $27 for six one-hour group lessons. Begins March 15. Information: 955-6696 x29 or go to: www.hawaii.usta.com
Tomorrow, Sunday Open and Junior/Senior Vet Tournament. Men's and women's singles/doubles for divisions 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80. Fee: $20 per single entry, $30 per doubles team. For foundation members, $15 singles, $20 doubles. Information: (808) 677-1334 or dav@hawaiitennis.org.
Ongoing Play Tennis America Level Two. At Diamond Head Tennis Center, for beginning adult tennis players. Participants may choose one of four classes scheduled from July 15 to Aug. 2. Participants must be 18 years old. Fee: $60 per person. Information: Wailea Tennis Club 879-1958.
USA 1-2-3 tennis lessons. At Diamond Head Tennis Center. For beginners and advanced beginners, ages 6 to 13. Fee: six one-hour lessons for $24. Lessons held 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Loaner rackets and tennis ball provided. Information: Madeleine Dreith, (808) 955-6696, or Maurice Lucas, (808) 497-3820.
Volleyball
April 173 on 3. The one-day tournament will be held at Washington Middle School Field from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., check-in at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served. Fee: $20 for registration before April 10; $100 thereafter. For Information contact: Spalding Clubhouse at (808) 949-4743 or email lei@bgch.com.
Needed
Basketball
Youth Basketball of America. Interested coaches, associations and leagues. Information: Reggie Kirkman, 696-5348, 291-4989, or oshd@chevrontexaco.com. Judo
'Aiea Taiheiji Judo Club, seeking coaches. Information: Ken Oda 488-5161.
Softball
Men's 55-over softball league, seeking players for a Friday morning league at Waipi'o Central Softball Park. Fee: $10. There are already three teams, and the league is seeking a fourth. For more information, contact: Alex Kane 262-7532, Gordon Dolinar 626-1543, Les Lunasco 637-5993 or Francis Lum 261-5164.
Kamikaze Girls ASA Fastpitch Softball Club, 14 and Under Team, looking for players for 2004 season. Practices begin in March. Information: Mitch Matsumoto, 306-3610 or Kamikazesb@aol.com
Wailau Girls Fastpitch, accepting registration. For ages 8-under, 10-under, 12-under, 14--under, 16-under and 18-under. Information: Ona Young, 239-2273.
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Remember to include names, dates, deadlines, telephone contact numbers and fees. Outdoor events for March On the last Friday of every month, The Advertiser will publish a list of outdoor/recreational events for the upcoming month. Recreational activities for the month of March include the Straub/Kap'iolani Hawai'i Women's 10K (March 7) and the Run to the Sun (March 28). Refer to this chart of events and contact numbers if you're interested in participating. If you want to submit an event, e-mail details to: cmurayama@honoluluadvertiser.com.
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LOCATION OF EVENT
Mar. 6
Fort DeRussy Biathlon/Keiki run-swim-run
5K run/1K swim or 2.5K run/500M swim, Fort DeRussy Beach
955-9151
www.active.com
Mar. 6
UH Sunrise Track Meet
Cooke Field, UH MÅnoa
www.uhathletics.hawaii.edu
Mar. 7
Castle to Hanauma Time Trial
Cycling
591-9839
Mar. 7
Swim For Your Heart
1-mile swim, Wailea Beach, Maui
(808) 573-8656
Mar. 7
Straub/Kapiolani Hawaii Womens 10K
Kapiolani Park
522-4395
Mar. 13-14
Big Island Circuit Race and Time Trial
Cycling
(808) 334-1134
March 13
UH Sunrise Track Meet
Cooke Field, UH MÅnoa
www.uhathletics.hawaii.edu
Mar. 13
Walk Now Honolulu Cure Autism Now Foundation
5K, Magic Island
www.walknow.com
Mar. 14
Aluminum Man Biathlon
Half-mile swim/4-mile run, Polo Beach, Maui
(808) 878-2949
Mar. 14
Johnny Faerber 10K and 3K Keiki Challenge
Kapiolani Park
www.mprrc.com
488-1391
Mar. 19-20
UH Rainbow Relays
Cooke Field, UH MÅnoa
www.uhathletics.hawaii.edu
Mar. 21
Big Island International Marathon
Hilo, Hawaii
www.runhawaii.com
(808) 969-7400
Mar. 21
Lanikai Triathlon
500-meter swim/20K bike/5K run
591-9839
Mar. 21
26th Annual Norman Tamanaha 15K
Kapiolani Park
www.mprrc.com
295-6777
Mar. 21
Sea Land Challenge
2-mile swim/3-mile paddle/4-mile run, Kihei, Maui
(808) 250-0988
sealandchallenge@aol.com
Mar. 27
Kidney Foundation 5K run/1-mile walk
Keopu'lani Park, Maui
(808) 986-1900
Mar. 28
Run to the Sun
36 miles, Kahului to HaleakalÅ, Maui
www.virr.com
(808) 871-6441
Mar. 28
Tantalus Time Trial
Cycling
591-0588
Mar. 28
Bubba Gumps 5K
Ala Moana Beach Park
282-4154
NOTE: If you want to be included in next month's calendar of outside events, e-mail details to: cmurayama@honoluluadvertiser.com.