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The Honolulu Advertiser

Posted on: Friday, March 5, 2004

Sports notices

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 •  Outdoor events for March

Advertiser Staff

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 13-14—Aloha 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

• Sunday—The 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 20—Registration 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 20—The 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 20—Tryouts 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 22-26—Spring 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 27—Tryouts 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 11-13—Bob 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 28—Hawai'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 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.



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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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.


DATE
NAME OF EVENT
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION OF EVENT
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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/Kapi‘olani Hawai‘i Women’s 10K Kapi‘olani 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 Kapi‘olani 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, Hawai‘i 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 Kapi‘olani 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 Gump’s 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.