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Free sports

Free sports

physicals on tap

Keiki up to 18 years old can receive a free sports physical July 19 in Hilo under a partnership between Hawai‘i County, the nonprofit For Hearts and Souls and Sportz Viz.

The “No Athlete Left Behind” sports physical program will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Pana‘ewa Park. Lead physician Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a Maui pediatric cardiologist and medical director of For Hearts and Souls, will perform sports physicals and echocardiographic screenings to rule out hidden conditions that could cause sudden cardiac arrest during strenuous activity.

Sportz Viz will take reservations for 25 athletes for each of four, two-hour blocks. Walk-in patients will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parents must bring the appropriate physical form for their child’s school or association.

Tax-deductible donations will be accepted and used to provide cardiac care to children throughout the world.

To reserve a space or obtain more information, please contact Thane Milhoan of Sportz Viz at (808) 938-6805 or info@sportzviz.com.

Judo correction

Jordan Sumida of Hilo Hongwanji finished second in the IJF open division under 60 kilograms and also claimed the sportsmanship award during the Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth Team and Kata National Championships held last weekend in Honolulu.

In a story Monday on the tournament, it incorrectly stated Sumida competed in another division.

Panaewa Ali’i

football signup set

Panaewa Ali’i Football Association is accepting tackle registrations for the upcoming season.

Divisions of play are Mitey-Mite (ages 7-9, weighing 45-90 pounds), Peewee (9-11, 75-120 or 12, 75-100) and Midgets (12-14, 105-170 or 15, 105-140).

Each participant is required to have a 2014 dated physical, copy of birth certificate, medical card, fourth quarter report card and wallet size photo. Participant’s age is determined on July 31.

Registration packets are available Monday thru Friday from 4-6 p.m. You may also request a packet via email at PanaewaAlii14@gmail.com.

For more information call 854-0853 or 238-4971.