‘Big Dog’ scholarships
The Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph scholarship committee will be giving $6,000 to graduating seniors in recognition of their participation in a BIIF cross-country or track and field program.
The committee will select six recipients for $1,000 college scholarships.
The purpose of the scholarship is to financially assist qualified student-athletes to pursue their goals of higher education and to ultimately make a positive contribution to our island community.
For an application, contact Randee Arkin Joseph at rarkin24@hotmail.com.
AYSO sign-ups ongoing in Hilo
The American Youth Soccer Organization is looking for some volunteers and players for the spring season.
Players must be 4 years old by April 1.
Mail $60 and registration form to AYSO PO Box 5000, Hilo, HI 96720. Registration forms available at Life Care Center of Hilo, 944 West Kawailani St. and online www.eayso.org.
For more information, contact Chris Ridley 443-7360 or ridley 0428@gmail.com.
Waiakea High golf fundraiser
The Friends of Waiakea Golf will be hosting their 2017 Waiakea High School Golf Scramble on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Tournament format is a two-person scramble. Entry fee is $200 per team, which includes green fees, golf cart, pupus, bento lunch and dessert. Entry forms are available at the Hilo Muni pro-shop or call coach Sandra (747-0105) or coach Alika (756-1282) for more information.
Andrews Athletic baseball sign-ups
Andrews Athletic Association is accepting sign-ups for Bronco Division players (ages 11-12) on a space available basis. Interested families may call 430-8174 or email andrewsathleticassociation@gmail.com, for more information.
Pahoa High mandatory parent meeting Feb. 14
A Pahoa High mandatory spring athletic parent meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pahoa cafeteria.
All parents and athletes must attend or you will not be able to participate in spring Sports. If attended fall and winter parent meeting, you do not need to attend spring parent meeting.
For more information, call the athletic office at 313-4242.
