Posted on: Friday, January 21, 2005
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Windward O'ahu youth basketball program offered
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A new after-school basketball program, "PowerPlay!," will soon be available for teens in the Windward O'ahu area.
The YWCA of O'ahu and Brother Noland Goodwill Charities have partnered to bring the program for youths ages 13 to 17, at the YWCA Kokokahi on Kane'ohe Bay Drive. It will feature a number of different basketball coaches.
There will also be an emphasis placed on character-building and teamwork. For this reason, several cultural presenters, including master navigator Nainoa Thompson, will speak to participants.
The program is open to members of the YWCA of O'ahu for which youth memberships are $15 per year.
PowerPlay! will run on Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., from Feb. 3 to March 19. Sign-up deadline is Monday. Contact Judy Allen at 538-7061, ext. 221, for more information.
SOFTBALL
Teams sought for slowpitch tourney
The Makule Kinipopo League is sponsoring the Senior Softball World Series Slowpitch Qualifying Tournament, Feb. 18 to 20, at Central O'ahu Recreation Park.
Age groups start at 50 for men and 40 for women.
Qualifying entry fee is $200. ($50 for teams not planning to qualify for the World Series).
Entry deadline is Feb. 1.
The World Series finals is in October at Phoenix.
For information, contact tournament director Alex Kane, at 262-7532, or e-mail: junkmail1337@yahoo.com.
