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Hilo triathlon

Hilo triathlon

slated for July 13

Hilo’s first official triathlon will start at 7 a.m. July 13 at James Kealoha Beach Park.

The Olympic-distance race consists of a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40K-bike ride and a 10K run and is limited to the first 500 participants.

Registration is $150 through May 31 and $175 until June 30.

For more information, visit www.hilotriathlon.org.

Piopio Bears

registration set

The Piopio Bears Athletic Association will hold its annual open basketball registration for boys ages 6 to 14 year old.

To sign up or for more information, call Charlie Ikeda at 936-4018 or Fresh at 981-2720.

Kamehameha

hiring coach

Kamehameha is taking applications for a head girls volletball coach, and the deadline to apply is April 27.

Applicable coaching experience at the varsity, junior varsity or intermediate levels is required.

To apply, visit www.ks.isg2.com.

Honokaa seeking

football coach

Honokaa High School is accepting applications for a varsity football head coach, and the deadline to apply is today.

For more information, contact Honokaa athletic director Keith Tolentino at 775-8800, ext. 237.

Charity tourney

at Hapuna course

Hapuna Golf Course is hosting a “Drive to Fight Cancer” charity golf tournament May 4, and proceeds from the tournament will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Hawaii.

Entry fees of $100 per person include greens and cart fee, sponsored on-course beverage stations, lunch at Arnie’s post-tournament and prizes. To enter the 4-person scramble tournament, call Hapuna Golf Course at 880-3000 by Wednesday.

Horse Show runs

Sunday in Waimea

The 38th annual Horse Show will be held 9 a.m. Sunday at Hawaii Preparatory Academy.

Riders will compete in 15 play day events and five jumping competitions.

Riders not yet entered in the show must enter before the start of their division for a fee of $10 for the day, plus the regular class entry fee.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information or show registration, contact Judy Folk at 885-4302 or jfolk@hawaiiantel.net.