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Kekoa Cazimero, surfing the lip, and his brother Keanu enter about 30 surfing contests a year. See story.

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Brenda Yim, who started running at the age of 41, has children ranging in age from 9 to 21. See story.

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Stephanie Hsu, right, goes up against a Japanese player during the Hawai'i Lacrosse Invitational at Kapi'olani Park in the last weekend of October. Teams from the Mainland, Japan and Canada participated. See story.

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Lost Cause and Keoki's Boyz exchange high-fives after a softball game at Central O'ahu Regional Park. See story.
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Lauren Arakawa, 9, who says the swim is her favorite part of the event, won each of the four triathlons she entered this year. See story.
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Players are allowed to get a boost from a teammate when the ball is tossed in from the sideline. See story.
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Pauline Nelson, 7, left, and Louis Solywoda, 7, battle for a loose puck in the youngest division in the O'ahu Inline Hockey League. See story.
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The Wailea 4.5 Women team, from left: Diane Driscoll-Miller, Mino McClean, Sally Gretz, Cathleen Nicoloff, Katrina Holmberg, Marie Holmberg and Kathy Shipman. The team will be competing in the national tournament Oct. 15 to 17 at Tucson, Ariz. See story.

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Les Asada goes through some tai chi moves at the Tai Chi for Arthritis program at the Iwilei training center. See story.

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Paul Kopp, at 59 the oldest player in the O'ahu Baseball League, delivers a pitch during a game.

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John Enomoto, manager at Go Bananas kayak store, adjusts a Sevylor Diveyak display at the store. See story.

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Dawna Zane, foreground, gets ready to paddle with Michael Cheek and Francean McClain, far right. See story.

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Grant Woo, co-owner of Impact Games in 'Aiea, shows a replica machine gun pistol used in Airsoft Combat Games. Woo said Airsoft is popular because everyone who plays is equal — "men, women, kids." See story.

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Instructor Keala Hook helps Quincy Reyes, 5, get used to water while being held by mother Rowena Reyes. See story.

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Derek Leong, of the Kane'ohe Knights, far right, launches a shot as Hilo Bronco goalkeeper Brent Minato puts up his hands to try to block it. The teams participated in an AYSO tournament last year. See story.

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When Arlene Kris Kim started thinking about a triathlon, "I thought this is ridiculous," she said. "I'm never going to be able to do that. First, I don't even run. I can't run to the darn lightpole." Kim has completed two triathlons and is planning on participating in July's Tinman. See story.

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Bill Fung gave up surfing at age 75. "Too many surfers and too many fights," the 80-year-old says. See story.

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Ernie Leskovitz has been swimming competitively for more than 50 years. He still places in the top 15 overall in open-water events. See story.

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Walking with someone, as these striders are doing at Magic Island, is a healthy way to pass the time. See story.

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Linda Kaiser, left, and Wendy Minor, right, aren't looking to win Sunday's Kona Brewing Co. Moloka'i World Championships. "We're not doing this as a race," Kaiser says. "We're in it for the adventure." See story.

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Brothers Chad, left, and Matt Seymour are not among the elite taking part in the U.S. Olympic Trials. But they hope to get there someday. Sunday, they will compete in the Honolulu Triathlon in Waikiki. See story.

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Sailing isn't just competition, as shown by sailors on John and Carol Brach's boat. The crew held a mock sword fight coming into Kane'ohe Bay. See story.

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Victoria Ward general manager Jeff Dinsmore travels with his bicycle and squeezes in some training time while his kids are at soccer practice. Dinsmore, 46, is in training for the Honolulu Triathlon on April 18. See story.

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Friday, November 19, 2004
•	Lacrosse offers little protection, big fun They use no helmets, pads or protective gloves. But they carry big sticks. -With only a mouthpiece for protection, the women of the Wahine Lacrosse Club, take a serious gut check to play this fast and rugged sport.
•	Ultimate ironman event under way
•	Big haul at Vancouver Island
•	Sports notices

Friday, November 12, 2004
•	Softball leagues all about competition, camaraderie TriathlonSoftball is hard core for many players in Hawai'i. Various leagues and tournaments are held at different parks around the state, making it possible for players to participate in several games a week throughout the entire year.
•	Around town
•	Tennis awards
•	Sports notices

Friday, November 5, 2004
•	Keiki triathlon brings out best in competitors The Keiki Sprint Triathlon O'ahu Series Championship brought out some of the island's best youth triathletes. More important, however, the race also brought out the best in the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship, and all for a good cause.
•	USA Rugby clinic set for Punahou
•	First papio brings big smile
•	Sports notices

Friday, October 29, 2004
•	Hockey finding its foothold in warm climes of Hawai'i A metal blade scraping a slab of ice. On a warm Hawai'i day, it probably conjures thoughts of shave ice. But to 21-year-old Trent Takeuchi, of 'Ewa Beach, the thrill is ice hockey.
•	Lacrosse tourney at Kapi'olani Park
•	Sports notices

Friday, October 22, 2004
•	Fast-paced rugby also for the young at heart The Hawai'i Harlequins is the state's oldest rugby team, and its roster boasts many of the Hawai'i men older than 40 who play the sport. Earlier this month, the Harlequins hosted an international tournament with teams from the Mainland, Canada, New Zealand and Samoa.
•	Youths hit surf at Kekai Grom Fest
•	The one that didn't get away
•	Sports notices

Friday, October 15, 2004
•	Help is on way for Hawai'i inline hockey enthusiasts Inline hockey enthusiast Les Kelly started coaching two years ago to help his two sons. The problem was, his kids had more experience in the sport than he did, so he had to do whatever he could to catch up.
•	Moloka'i paddle: always different, always special
•	Heffernan aims at sumo title
•	Class, drag race to help foundation

Friday, October 8, 2004
•	Hawai'i makes impact at tennis nationals Hawai'i has relatively few United States Tennis Association players, but many high-octane teams. Nowhere is this better illustrated than at the national tournaments, where the state has "held its own over the years," said Lynn Lozano, USTA Hawai'i League coordinator.
•	Teams bound for nationals
•	Tennis league set for Central O'ahu
•	Sports notices

Friday, October 1, 2004
•	Old affliction gets new twist with ancient art of tai chi After undergoing arthroscopic surgery to her left knee two years ago, Masae Ikeda needed a way to rehabilitate her stiff joint after the operation.
•	Money sought for baseball memorial
•	First papio brings big smile
•	Sports notices

Friday, September 24, 2004
•	Triathlete balances work, expectations in competition Tanya Bettis is something of a hero in her hometown of Farmington, N.M., but you won't hear about it from her.
•	Hawai'i Tsunami No. 2 at tourney
•	Sports notices

Friday, September 17, 2004
•	Simply for the love of the game Baseball players in 30s, 40s, 50s keep going in OBL -It's a warm Saturday morning. The pitcher stares down the hitter. He winds up and unleashes a knuckleball, inducing a mighty swing. In an instant, one can hear the whiff of the bat and the snap of the catcher's mitt. "Strike three ... batter is out," shouted the umpire. The pitcher is 59-year-old Paul Kopp, the oldest player in the O'ahu Baseball League.
•	Vercruyssen wins gold at Japan event
•	Lawson lands 100-pounder

Friday, September 10, 2004
•	Taking to trails offers alternative for runners Trail running is an alternative to the humdrum of running on sidewalks. With terrain varying from dirt to grass to stream beds, running takes on a different meaning on these paths traversing O'ahu's mountains.
•	Hawai'i crew shines at contest
•	Big fish meant big surprise

Friday, September 3, 2004
•	Nautical pursuits offer fun, fitness Want to expand your activities into the water or try something new? The Waikiki Yacht Club is looking to introduce more people to the water.
•	Jones, Nakakura win skating title
•	Event emphasizes track racing

Friday, August 27, 2004
•	Golden paddlers tackling long-distance challenges At the Lanikai Canoe Club, women in their golden years are having a golden time in the sport of paddling.
•	Kane'ohe's Greer off to Paralympics

Friday, August 20, 2004
•	Hawai'i by horseback offers views of the great outdoors Hawai'i on horseback? Some may scratch their head, but for those disinclined to spend all day at the beach, this activity vaults to the top of the list of things to do on O'ahu.
•	Canoe races set for Kailua

Friday, August 13, 2004
•	Multi-functional kayak growing in popularity Cecily Barnes thinks it is a good workout. Robbie Schultz feels it is a great way to enjoy the beauty of Hawai'i. A kayak is no longer something that calmly moves its way down the Ala Wai Canal or something you ride into the sunset.
•	Mililani-Waipi'o team goes distance for title
•	Longboard event at Waikiki
•	Halibut will be hard to top

Friday, August 6, 2004
•	Wa'ahila fulfills need for speed for bikers Flying down a dirt trail at Wa'ahila with the wind in my face while negotiating rocks, roots, ruts and whatever else lies on the trail is certainly a challenging experience.
•	O'ahu youth hockey team wins nationals
•	U12 boys team to play in tournament in Japan
•	O'ahu Stars holding fund-raiser
•	Big fish story for little guy

Friday, July 30, 2004
•	Disabled paddlers eager to show their mettle Teams from the Mainland U.S., Italy and Canada will take part in the adaptive paddling exhibition. Some of Hawai'i's top able-bodied paddlers from several different canoe clubs will assist Team Hawai'i in a double-hulled canoe race.
•	U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inducts Calpito
•	Hawai'i Polo Club faces Italian National team

Friday, July 23, 2004
•	Keeping kids hydrated crucial in activities It is one of the most preventable problems in sports. It can affect an athlete's ability to perform by causing headaches, cramps, and excessive fatigue.
•	Hawai'i shines at taekwondo event
•	100 teams to compete in baseball tourney

Friday, July 16, 2004
•	Addition means change of pace The recent addition of 6 3/4-month-old Sierra, their first child, has given the couple a new running mate who rolls along with her father pushing her in the Baby Jogger, a stroller designed for outdoor activities.
•	Kane'ohe sailor wins national laser crown
•	Baseball clinic set for Kona
•	Yoshida enjoying retirement
•	Sports notices

Friday, July 9, 2004
•	Hands-on approach big hit at goalkeeper clinic Like most high school goalkeepers, Leilehua's Caitlin Ohashi is on her own during the soccer season.
•	2 Hawai'i soccer teams off to national tourney
•	Big haul means big barbecue
•	Sports notices

Friday, July 2, 2004
•	Replica firearms add fun to combat games Sean Tachibana has a typical backyard in 'Alewa Heights with a treehouse and an area to play.
•	Novacks win mother-daughter title
•	Big catch, reward, for Ku
•	Que-Largo reels in record ahi, wins $5K
•	Sports notices

Friday, June 25, 2004
•	Never too early to get kids into swim lessons With thousands of children enjoying Hawai'i's beaches this summer, a veteran swimming instructor said now is the perfect time for children to plunge into swimming classes.
•	Pflueger captures 4-wheel off-road race
•	Masters swim meet this week
•	Sports notices

Friday, June 18, 2004
•	Hawai'i becoming hot spot for summer soccer Hawai'i has become a hotbed of soccer, featuring at least 11 tournaments this summer, including one with a team from Taiwan.
•	Fujiwara, 91, keeps bowling them over
•	Race dirty at Swamp Romp
•	Big fish, even bigger grin
•	Sports notices

Friday, June 11, 2004
•	Woman sheds more than 100 pounds with training Arlene Kris Kim is a picture of health today with a physique fitting of a budding triathlete. Two years ago, that wasn't the case. Kim's weight problems destroyed her knees and nearly did the same with her lifestyle.
•	Trampoline athlete makes national team
•	Elementary students shine at track meet
•	Sports notices

Friday, June 4, 2004
•	Long walks excellent therapy for retiree I first met Bill Fung when it was still dark in the early morning at the Aina Haina McDonald's. We were the only people waiting for the place to open at 6. Fung was sitting at one of the outside tables with the newspaper, and I was resting next to my three-speed 1954 English bicycle.
•	Six Hawai'i athletes prove to be golden
•	It was some 'catch' by Kaua'i's Ono
•	Sports notices

Friday, May 28, 2004
•	At 67, swimmer still keeps pace with best Swimming with Ernie Leskovitz is a humbling experience. It happens like this: You consider yourself a decent athlete and agree to join him for a 2,000-meter ocean swim at 7:30 a.m. Punching through waves off Waikiki, you congratulate yourself for keeping pace. Just as you get comfortable, he and his swim buddy launch into second gear, leaving you in their wake.
•	Maui yacht club wins prestigious sailing cup
•	Practice makes perfect
•	Sports notices

Friday, May 21, 2004
•	Walking with group big motivational tool Just Do It often just won't work. Three words aren't capable of mowing down a multitude of fitness obstacles. A new program hopes "walking" might be the magic word.
•	Youth camps set for basketball, volleyball
•	Something to cheer about
•	Sports notices

Friday, May 14, 2004
•	Pair hitting water for challenge, not trophy Linda Kaiser and Wendy Minor are entered in Sunday's Kona Brewing Co. Moloka'i World Championships paddling race, but they don't expect to be anywhere near the lead pack.
•	Hawai'i hoops teams win titles in California
•	Sorensens hit silver in Alaska
•	Sports notices

Friday, May 7, 2004
•	Need for speed drives young, old Riker Kasamoto hardly minds boldly doing what few have done before. His willingness has little to do with being named after a Star Trek character and everything to do with, on a Sunday morning in Manoa, trying to run while fastened to a parachute.
•	Kane'ohe motocross rider No. 1 in his class
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, April 30, 2004
•	Elite paddler balances competitions, family The women on the six-person outrigger canoe call Paula Crabb "grandma." That's because she's the oldest competitor on the crew. The elite crew.
•	Gymnasts qualify for national event
•	Early marathon registration set
•	Sports notices

Friday, April 23, 2004
•	Runners find aloha in Boston Pete Thalmann, 58, lives in Boston, but just about everyone from Hawai'i who's run the Boston Marathon knows his name.
•	Heat, support greet Island runners
•	Hawai'i gymnasts advance to nationals
•	Sports notices

Friday, April 16, 2004
•	Seymours make mark in Hawai'i triathlons After making the transition from Colorado to Hawai'i, the Seymour brothers — Chad and Matt — have become fast-rising star triathletes because of their fast-paced times.
•	Mililani Soccer Club wins Nike U10 title
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, April 9, 2004
•	Boston Bound The rich history of the Boston Marathon lures thousands of marathoners around the world each April. As America's oldest marathon, it is considered one of the most prestigious.
•	Roosevelt's Kaneda wins national wrestling title
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, April 2, 2004
•	Young, old find sailing competitive, challenging At 90 years old, Cy Gillette is one of the oldest sailing competitors in Hawai'i, and he still manages to win his fair share of races at the Kane'ohe Yacht Club.
•	Yamauchi achieves new heights in weightlifting
•	Hilo's Thorp triumphs
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, March 26, 2004
•	Work, family, training his personal triathlon Jeff Dinsmore is often hopping between management conferences and business meetings on the Mainland as general manager of Victoria Ward.
•	Like father, like son, Jumawan wins title
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, March 19, 2004
•	Nice teams don't finish last in PAL hoops league Kailua Elementary third-grader Chase Hanawahine learned this month that being a good sport does have its rewards.
•	Palolo Valley bowler comes up big in Reno
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, March 12, 2004
•	Getting it right — with attitude As veteran umpire Terry Ange tells his classes, wider is definitely not better for umpires squatting behind home plate.
•	Hawai'i fencer finishes 2nd at championships
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, March 5, 2004
•	Three generations will hit road in women's race When 3-year-old Anna Mueller announces, "It's time to Straub 10K!" the members of the family know it's time to put on their running shoes.
•	Buffalo's Big Board will open at Makaha Beach
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, February 27, 2004
•	Runner goes extra mile for favorite race The 27th Annual Straub/Kapi'olani Women's 10K takes place on March 7, and despite completing her first 100-mile ultra-marathon, Yasuda will join 1,500 other women at the start.
•	Track & field clinic for officials set
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, February 13, 2004
•	Senior softball spawns national championships For Lloyd "Bo" Karratti's senior softball team, apparently good things come in threes.
•	Big Island International Marathon March 21
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, February 6, 2004
•	Longtime booster still giving his all for paddling He is the man in charge, constantly shouting directions to competitors, answering questions on his walkie-talkie and greeting exhausted finishers as they get out of their canoes.
•	Procrastinators still have options for entering Great Aloha Run
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, January 30, 2004
•	Her heart is in the running When more than 20,000 runners gather for the start of the 20th annual Great Aloha Run on President's Day, Feb. 16, one runner will be especially happy to be there.
•	Local runners fare well at Las Vegas
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, January 23, 2004
•	Pickup basketball offers options, solid workout Few sports can match basketball's versatility. The game can be played solo or with up to 10 players. Games include old-time favorites as "H-O-R-S-E" or "1-on-1," and hybrid games such as "21" that can be played with an odd number of players and blends 1-on-1 strategy with free-throw shooting.
•	San Francisco runner sets 100-mile trail record
•	Catch of the day
•	Sports notices

Friday, January 16, 2004
•	Box cars offer youths early shot at getting behind wheel BC Cowling doesn't advocate underage driving. He downright celebrates it at his box car racing track in Pearl City.
•	Hawaiian Warriors to face Snoop Dogg's team
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

Friday, January 9, 2004
•	Before the money, there was Makaha Long before the Triple Crown of Surfing, when waves at Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline were still being discovered, there was Makaha.
•	Sailing classes to be offered
•	Catch of the day

Friday, January 2, 2004
•	Coed soccer scores For daring souls who aren't afraid of playing against college and professional players, the Hawai'i Soccer Association's O'ahu Co-ed Soccer League is just for you.
•	Oneawa Hills provide strenuous hike despite unimposing height
•	Catch of the Day
•	Sports notices

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