Hilo triathlon on Sunday
Hilo triathlon on Sunday
The 2nd annual Hilo Triathlon — a 1.5 kilometer swim, 40k bike and 10k run — will start at 7 a.m. Sunday at James Kealoha Beach Park.
Hilo’s Chris Gregory is the defending men’s champion, and Keauhou’s Rani Henderson is the defending women’s champion.
For more information, visit hilotriathlon.org.
Waiakea coach meeting today
There will be a coaches meeting for all Waiakea High coaches (head coaches, assistant coaches and volunteer coaches) at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the school library.
From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Waiakea/DOE policies and procedures (concussion, and heat awareness training) will be discussed.
From 1 to 3 p.m., Positive Coaching Alliance education will be discussed.
Puna soccer teams play well
Na Hoa O Puna Soccer’s under-17 B team, coached by Vincent La Porta, finished with a 1-1-1 record at the Cerritos tournament in Los Angeles over the Memorial Day weekend.
The U13Bs travelled to Oahu for the HYSA state championships, and finished with a 2-1-1 record. The team tied the Bulls 2-2 and lost to Rush 1-0.
The U8s, U10s, and U12G travelled to Maui for the No ka oi tournament. The U8s and U12s reached the finals and both placed second. The U10s reached the semifinals.
The Na Hoa o Puna soccer mission is to create travel teams to compete and gain experience at off-island competitions. For more information, email or call Dan Biegler at Kaimaia.db@gmail.com or 640-1820.
Viking football parent meeting
The Hilo High School football program will hold a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, July 16 at the school’s cafeteria. All new rookie parents to the program are asked to attend a new parent orientation meeting at 5:30 p.m. The annual meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m. for all returning parents.
For more information, call coach David Baldwin at 769-0107.
Richardson Roughwater swim
The 28th annual Richardson Roughwater Swim will be held Sunday, July 26, at Richardson Ocean Park. The 1-mile-long race course is designed for strong, experienced swimmers.
Registration by Friday, July 17 will receive a discounted rate of $15. A late entry fee is $25.
Entry forms are available at all county swimming pools and the Aunty Sally Kaleohano Luau Hale at 799 Piilani St.
For more information, call 961-8694.
Honokaa High seeks coaches
Honoka’a High School is accepting applications for varsity head baseball, cross country, cheerleading and wrestling coaching positions.
Applications will be available at the main office during school hours 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deadline is Friday, July 14.
For more information, call athletic director Keith Tolentino at 775-8800 ext. 6.
Igawa 14th at U.S. Amateur qualifier
Andi Igawa, a 2014 Waiakea graduate, tied for 14th with a 13-over 85 at the U.S. Women’s Amateur on Friday at the Poipu Bay Golf Course on Kauai.
The upcoming UH-Hilo sophomore was 14 shots behind medalist Aiko Leong, who fired a 1-under 71. Leong, a Punahou senior, recently tied for second at the HSJGA championships at Waikoloa.