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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.
BASEBALL
Through Sept. 25—Fall Babe Ruth registration. For ages 13 to 15. Information: 216-1395.
BASKETBALL
Sept. 24—First day of 30 & Over Men's Basketball League. Friday nights at Lanakila Gym. Information: page Ray at 582-0327.
Oct. 1—Registration deadline for Kailua Basketball Association. Games Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights at Kailua Recreational Gym and Enchanted Lake District Park, January thru March. Boys and girls, 5-14 years old. Registration forms available at Kailua Rec. Center or www.kailuabasketball.org. Information: Randy, 263-7988.
Sept. 25—2004 Hawai'i Basketball Coaches' Clinic. One-day event at Damien High School featuring several highly experienced coaches at the college level, including former UNLV head coach Howie Landa. Runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Focus of clinic is on drills with a mini-session in new rule changes. Registration: $25 beforehand, $30 at the event. Contact: Chic Hess at 263-3310 or chichess@hawaii.rr.com.
Fitness
Sept 19—Girls Can Jump Too! exercise training. For girls 13 and up, designed to help prevent knee injuries through education, jumping techniques and strength exercises. Held at Nu'uanu YMCA from 3:30 — 5 p.m. Contact: Kris Yahiku at 551-8169 for registration information.
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.
Lacrosse
Ongoing—Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association free instructional clinics. Selected Sundays starting Sept. 19 through Dec. 19. For ages 7-18 at Kapi'olani Park Rugby Field, from 3-4:30 p.m. Players responsible to bring mouthguard, sneakers, and water. Information: Rudie at 548-0451 or e-mail info@alohayouthlax.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.
Oct. 10—Honolulu Symphony Fun Run. Race begins at 8 a.m. at Fort Ruger (Triangle) Park. Runners can choose from a 1.5- or 4-mile route. Adults: $30, children 12-under $10. Cost includes T-shirt. To register call Julia Moran at 524-0815 ext. 237 or julia@honolulusymphony.com. Registration open up to the morning of the race.
Soccer
Dec. 26th—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
Sept. 19, 26—Hitting instructions. Learn to hit for more power and consistency at the 'Aiea batting tunnel. Space is limited to first 12 applicants. Fee is $35. Contact: Dean Sato at 306-8282.
Oct. 1-3—Real Deal 1st Invitational Softball Tournament. At Central O'ahu Regional Park. Unlimited homeruns, ASA format. Men's Lower division and Women's Open. Fee is $225 (men) and $200 (women). Cash, various prizes and awards. Contact: Duane Yoshioka, 478-6541 or Jack Moananu, 779-3841.
Stick Fighting
Ongoing—Kali/Escrima (Filipino martial arts) Association. Sundays 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Information: 371-7670.
Surfing
Through Sept. 26—20th annual Quiksilver Kama'aina Nissan Big Island Pro-Am Surfing Trials holding period. Weekends at Honoli'i Beach Park in Hilo. Open to first 80 Big Island residents. Categories: men's open, women's open, open bodyboard and longboard. Fee: $40. Information: Stan Lawrence, 935-1533.
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
Sept. 20—Deadline for Hawai'i Pacific Tennis Federation doubles tournaments. At Central 'Oahu Regional Park Tennis Complex Sept. 25 and 26. Divisions: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and Open for Men and Women Doubles, and combined 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 for Mixed Doubles. Entry forms at the complex or at www.hawaiitennis.org. Fee: $30 per doubles team ($20 if Foundations Members). Contact: 677-1334 or e-mail dav@hawaiitennis.org.
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.
NEEDED
Basketball
Youth Basketball of America. Interested coaches, associations and leagues. Information: Reggie Kirkman, 696-5348, 291-4989, or oshd@chevrontexaco.com.
High School
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 cheerleading coach. Send resume: to Neal Takamori, McKinley High School 1039 S. King, Honolulu, HI, 96826.
McKinley High School—Seeking girls junior varsity soccer coach. Send resume: to Neal Takamori, McKinley High School 1039 S. King, Honolulu, HI, 96826.
Wai'anae High School—Seeking varsity softball head coach. Send resume: to Athletic Director, 85-251 Farrington Hwy., Wai'anae, HI, 96792. Information: 697-7021. Deadline for applications is Sept. 24.
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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