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The Hilo High football program is having a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school’s library.

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parents meeting

The Hilo High football program is having a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school’s library.

All parents of interested student-athletes should attend. The meeting will cover vital information such as season schedules, calendar of events, eligibility requirements, etc.

If you have any questions, contact coach David Baldwin at 769-0107.

Hawaii Football

Club clinic slated

The Hawaii Football Club will host a combine-camp-passing tournament Thursday-Sunday at Waiakea High School.

On Thursday, the combine training, first phase of testing for individuals will be held at 1 p.m. Players are asked to bring court shoes and cleats. A coaches clinic will follow at 5 p.m.

On Friday, the second phase o testing and 7 on 7 will be held at 9 a.m. Players are asked to bring cleats.

On Saturday, the passing tournament will be held at 9 a.m. Players are asked to report 30 minutes to check-in.

On Sunday, Arceneaux Athletics will hold a speed and agility clinic from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 8 and older. Cost is $15 per person.

For more information, visit www.hfchilo.com or call 756-3837.

Yagi Summer

Basketball Camp

The inaugural Coach Jimmy Yagi Summer Hoops Camp is scheduled July 31-Aug. 3 in Hilo. The skill-development camp is for boys and girls ages 9-17 and will be held concurrently at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and the new Panaewa Covered Basketball Courts.

The camp is being sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Hawaii Police Department’s HI-PAL Program and the nonprofit Big Island All-Stars.

The camp will start at 9 a.m. each day and include instruction and skill-development drills. Games will be played in the late afternoon and possibly evenings.

Players registering by the Monday, July 15 will be charged $60 each. Late enrollment is $70 per child. All enrollees will receive a camp shirt and group photo.

Registration forms are available at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu‘au Hale at 799 Pi‘ilani St. in Hilo.