Soccer camp benefits former Vulcan
Big Island Soccer Academy is hosting a benefit camp Aug. 5-7 at Hilo Bayfront for former University of Hawaii at Hilo soccer player Lindsey Poulsen, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Featuring former UH-Hilo coaches and players, all proceeds from the camp will help cover medical expenses for Poulsen, a standout for the Vulcans who graduated in 2014.
The hours: Aug 5 (ages 6-9, 4-5:30 p.m.; ages 10-14, 5-6:30 p.m.); Aug. 6-7 (ages 6-9, 9-11 a.m.; ages 10-14, 12-2:30 p.m.)
The cost is $55 for the beginners camp and $65 for the advanced camp, with a $5 early registration before July 15.
According to a release, the “program is specially designed using the same philosophy and exercises used by the top youth development clubs from around the world.”
Players will train in skill appropriate groups at basic or advanced levels and must bring a ball, shoes, shin guards and water.
For more information, email bigisland socceracademy@gmail.com or contact Terry at 640-0694.
Ohana shoreline fishing tourney
The county will hold the 20th annual ‘Ohana Shoreline Fishing Tournament from Aug. 19-21, with weigh-ins conducted from noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21, at Honokaa Gymnasium.
The entry deadline is July 29 for the following divisions: keiki 5 to 12 years old, teens, men, women, kupuna at least 55 years old and ‘ohana or families.
There also will be a barbless circle hook challenge.
Entry fee is either $25 or $30 per person or family, depending on the division entered. Make checks payable to County Director of Finance.
Completed registration forms must be turned in to the Department’s Recreation Division office at 799 Pi‘ilani St. in Hilo or postmarked by July 29.
Registration forms, along with tournament rules, are available at County Parks and Recreation facilities islandwide, S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo and J. Hara Store in Kurtistown. The forms also can be found online at: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation/.
For more information, call Jayme Carvalho at 962-2109 or 936-4285.
Tennis fun day
The Hawaii Government Employees Association will hold a Tennis Fun Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Edith Kanaka’ole Multipurpose Stadium.
HGEA members and their guests are invited to play doubles. Tennis balls will be provided.
For information contact Dean at dsharp79@gmail.com
