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The Honolulu Advertiser

Posted on: Friday, October 1, 2004

Sports notices

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 •  Recreation events for October

Advertiser Staff

Coming up

Aikido

Ongoing—Lokahi Ki-Aikido Children and Adult Classes. At Waipahu Rec Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fee: $20 a month. Information: 677-1789.

Ongoing—"Sliding Hands" Shizendo Aiki-waza Clinic. At Nu'uanu Soto Mission. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $30 a month. Information: Hideo Kimura, 671-1422.

Ongoing—Aikido classes with The Aikido Ohana. At Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai'i. Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Fee: $20 a month. Information: Chris Li, 221-8656 or www.aikidoohana.org.



Archery

Oct. 24—Da 6 Pak Bushwackers Archery Club Halloween Archery Shoot. At the Kapolei Archery Range. Register at the event between 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Starting time is 9 a.m. Fee: $15 for adults, $10 for young adults. Contact: George Cho 528-1528 or e-mail hawaiiarcher@hawaii.rr.com.



Karate

Ongoing—Funakoshi Shotokan is accepting new members. Traditional karate and self-defense classes at Manoa District Park. Information: 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.

Ongoing—Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association. At Mililani Recreation Center No. 5. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Introductory lessons includes uniform. Fee: $31.20. Information: 626-2807 or www.hawaiiankajukenbo.com.

Ongoing—Traditional Japanese Karate Classes. At the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and at Moanalua Middle School on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Information: www.hkadojo.com or contact Sensei Michael Shimabukuro at 551-9405.



Lifeguard training

Oct. 11 to 27—American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at Hongwanji Mission School. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee: $40, $35 for book. Information: Becky, 532-0543 or swimh20teach@yahoo.com.



Polo

Ongoing—Honolulu Polo Club. Sundays through Oct. 17 at Waimanalo Field. Admission is $3; children under 12 are free.



Racquetball

Ongoing—Hawai'i Athletic Racquetball Association Flex League, Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for novice to C level players. Round-robin format. Information: 222-2822 or bullaeastman@verizon.net.

Ongoing—Athletic Racquetball Association. Beginner classes at the Nu'uanu and Central YMCAs from Monday to Fridays at 6 p.m. Racquets and balls are provided. Fee: Free for YMCA members; first seven lessons free for non-members. Information: 949-0177 or e-mail prbigedhara@verizon.net.



Running

Ongoing—The Honolulu Marathon Clinic. Classes every Sunday, except three-day weekends, at Kapi'olani Park, 7:30 a.m. Free. Information: marathonclinic@hawaii.rr.com.

Through Dec. 10—Marathon Run Training. Classes every Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m., and Sunday mornings at Kapi'olani Park or Mililani District Park. Classes open to runners of all levels. Fee: $150. Information: 941-6485 or chet@teamjethawaii.com.



Soccer

Oct.—Mililani Youth Soccer Academy. For girls and boys ages 5 to 9. For details and information on how to join, please call 383-4983 or check out our website at http://www.mililanisoccer.com/ or email coach@mililanisoccer.com.

Oct. 9 to 11—Preseason High School Goalkeeper training program. At Mililani Uka Elementary School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Fee: $150. Information: Bob Barry, 236-4515 or 265-4249.

Dec. 26—First day of Coerver Soccer Clinic. Five-day clinic for children ages 5 to 14 at Mililani District Park. Information: Coach Ric at 383-4983 or e-mail coach@mililanisoccer.com. Applications at www.mililanisoccer.com.



Softball

Oct. 6—Deadline for Wilson/Demarini Tournament of Champions, first qualifier for Hawai'i ASA State Championships. Format: Men's C,D, Novice and Women's D. Fee is $275 per team. Games played at the C.O.R.P. Softball Complex. Contact: Jon 227-8130, Stan 227-7826 or www.808spn.com

Oct. 15—Makule Kinipono Senior 55-over League, at Central O'ahu Recreational Park softball fields. Games played every Friday, 10 a.m. Fee is $10 per person. Contact: Alex Kane 262-7532, Gordon Dolinar 626-1543, Les Lunasco 637-5993 and Francis Lum 262-5164.

Oct. 25—Deadline for All Union Member's Softball Tournament, Oct. 29-31, at Central O'ahu Regional Softball Complex. Format: double elimination. Fee: $200. Contact: Dwayne Figueroa 479-2476



Stick Fighting

Ongoing—Kali/Escrima (Filipino martial arts) Association. Sundays 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: 371-7670.



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 to Friday, 5:30 to 7; evenings, Monday to Friday 6 to 7:15 and Monday to Thursday, 7:15 to 8:30. Fee: $40 per month. Information: 956-7510.

Ongoing—Aloha Aquatics. At Mililani Recreation Center II. Ages 7 to 18. Tryouts every Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. One- or two-hour swim practices from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fee: $52 per month, with second child $35. Information: 624-4014 or www.alohaaquatics.org.

Ongoing—Aulea Swim Club. At Kailua Rec Center. Open to ages 7 to 18. Daily workouts from 5 p.m. 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. Ages 7 to 18. Must be able to swim 25 yards unaided. Daily workouts 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fee: $35 per month, with second child $25. Information: 668-1561 or hsc@flex.com.



Taekwondo

Ongoing—Taekwondo as Exercise. At Smith Tae Kwon Do Center in Kane'ohe. Fee: $150 for three-month program. Information: 247-3114 or www.smithtaekwondo.com.



Tennis

Ongoing—K2Tens Fun Night Doubles. Tuesdays from 6:15 p.m. — 9:15 p.m. at Moanalua High School. Cost: $49 for five weeks. Contact: Kyle Kaneshiro at 721-8367.



Volleyball

Ongoing—Jammers Volleyball Clinics. Beginner boys and girls: every Saturday in Oct between 3-5 p.m. at Calvary Pentecostal Church. Intermediate/advanced: every Sunday in Oct. between 3-5 p.m. at Kalihi Valley District Park Gym. Fee: $20 per session. Contact: Connie Meredith at 864-8711 or visit the website www.eteamz.com/jammersvbc



NEEDED

Basketball

Youth Basketball of America. Interested coaches, associations and leagues. Information: Reggie Kirkman, 696-5348, 291-4989, or oshd@chevrontexaco.com.



Softball

Kamikaze Girls Softball. Experienced and dedicated U16 players to compete in the 2005 ASA season. Information: Mitch Matsumoto at 306-3610 or Kamikazesb@aol.com.

High School

'Aiea High School—Seeking coaches for boys and girls tennis, boys and girls golf, and girls basketball. Mail resume to 'Aiea High School Athletic Dept., 98-1276 Ulune St., 'Aiea, HI 96701.

Kahuku High School—Seeking girls junior varsity soccer coach. Send resume to: Kahuku High School, Athletic Director: Joseph Whitford, 56-490 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku, HI 96731. Information: 293-8950.

Kamehameha Schools—Seeking boys varsity soccer goalie coach. Fax resume: to Andrew Ah New, 845-6819. Information: goalcoach04@yahoo.com.

Radford High School—Seeking boys and girls tennis head coach. Send resume: to Athletic Director, Radford High School 4361 Salt Lake Blvd., Honolulu, HI, 96818. Information: 421-4229.

McKinley High School—Seeking girls junior varsity soccer coach. Send resume: to Neal Takamori, McKinley High School 1039 S. King, Honolulu, HI, 96826.



Judo

'Aiea Taiheiji Judo Club, seeking coaches. Information: Ken Oda, 488-5161.



Tennis

Pearl Harbor Naval, Barbers Point and the Leeward areas. Openings for part-time and full-time coaches. Fax resume: David Chang, 486-9030. Information: 486-4824.

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Recreation events for October

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 October include the Niketown 5K and Niketown 30K, the Ironman and Xterra triathlons and the Race for the Cure. 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: totalrec@honoluluadvertiser.com.

DATE
NAME OF EVENT
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION OF EVENT
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Oct. 3 Pauwela Biathlon, 8:30 a.m. Ha'ikü Community Center, Maui (808) 573-5714
Oct. 3 Niketown 5K, 7 a.m. Niketown, Waikïkï 943-6453
Oct. 9-10 Menehune Surfing Championships Haleçiwa Beach Park www.northshoremenehune.com
Oct. 10 Ko Olina Challenge Triathlon, 7:30 a.m. Ko Olina Resort 782-2161
www.koolinatriathlon.com
Oct. 10 Tantalus 10 Miles, 6:30 a.m. Makiki Park www.mprrc.com
295-6777
Oct. 16 Hogsback 12-Hour Trail Run, 6 a.m. Tantalus Trails 566-6543
Oct. 16 Ironman Triathlon Kona, Hawai'i
Oct. 17 Niketown 30K, 5 a.m. Kapiçolani Park www.mprrc.com
295-6777
Oct. 23 Xterra Trail Run, 8 a.m. Wailea, Maui (877) 571-8880
Oct. 24 Xterra World Championships Triathlon, 9 a.m. Wailea, Maui (877) 571-8880
Oct. 24 Race for the Cure 5K, 7 a.m. Kapiçolani Park 754-1817
www.raceforthecurehawaii.org
Oct. 27 Xcel Pro Surf Contest (Through Nov. 10) Sunset Beach
Oct. 30 Keiki Sprint Triathlon, 4 p.m. Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park 956-6972
Oct. 31 Bikefactory Haleçiwa Triathlon, 6:30 a.m. Haleçiwa Beach Park 372-8885
www.hawaiiswim.com