Hilo High has two openings
Hilo High is accepting applications for a varsity boys basketball coach and a varsity boys and girls cheerleading coach.
Applications can be picked up at the school’s main office, and the deadline to apply is March 18.
For more information, contact the athletic director at 974-4021.
NRA shooting course upcoming
The Waiakea Recreation Center will offer an NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course for ages 10 and up.
The program will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 16 at the center, and from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 20 at the county trap and skeet range.
The cost is $25 and registration is open to the first 10 paid participants.
For more information, call John Kushi at 961-8733.
Junior golf day slated March 21
The Hawaii State Junior Golf Association will hold its fourth annual junior golf day at 10 a.m. March 21 at Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Mauna Kea Resort.
According to a release, the event is “a fun and free introductory golf experience for juniors (5-18).”
Registration is available online at HSJGA.org.
Kamehameha seeks assistant
Kamehameha is taking applications for an assistant cheerleading coach (Requisition No. 015139) through Tuesday.
Apply online at www.ksbe.edu/careers.
State horseshoe qualifier tourney
Tiffany Ferreira won the singles title, while Enrique Madera and Darlene Calles-Christian won the doubles title as the Hilo Ohana Horseshoe Pitchers Club held a state qualifier Feb. 14-15 at Uncle David Calles Sr. Horseshoe Courts.
Singles
A class
1. Tiffany Ferreira, Kailua-Kona
2. Enrique Madera, Hilo
3. Linda Taketa, Kailua-Kona
B class
1, Scott Henne, Northern, Calif.
2. Margaret Consolacion, Hilo
3. Reginald Gomes, Kailua-Kona
C class
1. Timothy Greene, Hilo
2. Denny Dos Santos, Hilo
3. Patrick Kane, Hilo
D class
1. Darlene Calles-Christian, Hilo
2. Keola Milare, Hilo
3. Melanie Kaaukai, Hilo
Doubles
1. Enrique Madera and Darlene Calles-Christian, Hilo
2. Theresa Ha’alilio and Timothy Greene, Hilo
3. Margaret Consolacion and Daniel Consolation, Hilo
B.A.D Company: Trap and skeet range results
Ronald Nakamura and Dana Okazaki were the top guns at a B.A.D. Company shoot in January at the county trap and skeet range.
The 100-target sub-gauge even included wobble trap and skeet games:
1. Ronald Nakamura and Dana Okazaki, 76
2. Tom Griffiths, 71
3. Nel Arakaki, Dexter Egdamin, Edward Arakaki and Elton Endo, 70
The club’s next shoot will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 8. All shotguns, clay targets, ammunition and eye and ear protection must be supplied by the participant.
For more information, contact Dexter Egdamin at 936-4362.
UHH Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 19th UHH Vulcans Athletic Hall of Fame are being accepted by Vulcans Booster Club.
Categories for prospective honorees are athlete, coach, administrator and community member.
Athlete nominees must have completed their eligibility at UHH and completed their playing days at the end of the spring 2009 season. Exceptions may be made for inability to complete due to physical/medical reasons. Graduation from UHH is not a requirement, but graduates will receive preference from the selection committee.
Coach, administrator or community nominees must have made significant contributions that enhanced the image of Vulcan athletics. A coach or administrator must not have served the UHH athletic department in a paid capacity within the past five years. There is no waiting period for community nominees.
The nomination deadline is April 15 for Fall induction.
Nominations forms are available on the web at hiloathletics.com under the traditions dropdown.
Inquiries may be directed to interim athletic director Joey Estrella at josephe@hawaii.edu or by calling 932-7170.
Hole-in-one
Rodney Tanaka aced the 177-yard 10th hole Sunday using a 3-wood at Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Kenneth Olivera, Nito Macabio, Ken Beauchamp and Layne Shibata witnessed Tanaka’s first hole-in-one.
