Big Isle briefs, May 2

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Hoops camp in Waimea

Hoops camp in Waimea

A basketball camp will be held June 2-4 at Waimea District Park featuring Linda Frohlich, a former WNBA player and a founder of Frohlich Basketball Academy.

The camp is for ages 5-18. Ages 5-10 will go from 9-11 a.m., with clinics for ages 11-18 running from 12:30-4 p.m.

The registration fee is $60.

Applications are available at frohawaii.weebly.com.

For more information, contact camp director Daphne Honma at 937-3223 or daphne@frobasketball.com.

Honokaa graduate Dayna Gambill also will be an instructor.

Volleyball clinic May 14

A volleyball clinic will be held May 14 at Panaewa gym featuring UH-Hilo volleyball coach Gene Krieger, Maryknoll girls volleyball coach Luis Ramirez and Poli Olevao-Kahapea, head director and coach of A Mother’s Prayer Foundation.

According to a release, the clinic will include fundamentals and technique such as bumping, setting, defense, spiking and serving.

The first session runs 9-11 a.m., lunch is noon-2 p.m. and the second session runs noon-2 p.m..

Each session is $100 per session.

For more information, contact Poli at 769-9462.

Aikane tennis

Aikane Tennis will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Edith Kanaka’ole Multipurpose Stadium.

Members are $2, non-members are $5.

For information, contact Dean at dsharp79@gmail.com.

Hilo High awards night

Hilo High will hold its annual Athletic Awards Night at 6 p.m. May 15 at the school gymnasium.

The KTA Most Outstanding Male and Female Athletes of the year and the Big Island Candies Most Inspirational Male and Female Athletes of the year will also be announced during this event.

Water polo, swim lessons at Kamehameha

Swimming and water polo lessons will be held in June and July at Kamehameha’s Naeole Pool, with proceeds benefiting the Warriors’ water polo team.

The session dates are June 5-16 (10 classes), June 19-30 (10 classes) and July 3-14 (nine classes).

For more information or to reigster, contact dalyons @ksbe.edu.

Bicycle-safety programs on tap

P.A.T.H. (People’s Advocacy for Trails Hawaii ) and the county Parks and Recreation will hold a bicycle-safety Program on May 6 at Kekuaokalani Gym and May 20 at the Hoolulu Complex.

The program is open to ages 9-12 and will be held from 8:30-10 a.m. both days.

P.A.T.H. will provide 50 bicycles and helmets to use during the program.

For the Kona program, call Diego Padillio at Kekuaokalani Gym at 327-3553. To register in Hilo, call Darrell Yamamoto at the recreation office at 938-2012.

Participants may bring their own equipment.

HI-PAL boxing on Saturday

The Hawaii Police Department’s Community Policing Section – Hawaii Isle Police Activities League announces it’s next boxing event will be held at the Thelma Parker Gymnasium in Kamuela on Saturday. Weigh-ins will be from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and the fights will start at 6:00 p.m. The event is free to the public and there will be a concession.

The HI-PAL Boxing Program targets youth ages 8-17, who are interested in an organized, full-contact sport.

“We were overwhelmed with the support of the community from the first event held in North Kohala. We want to continue to provide these events for our keiki and encourage more athletes, coaches and clubs to participate,” said HI-PAL Boxing organizer, Officer KJ Kauahikaua. “It’s great for the kids, and even more so for the boxing spectators.”

Anyone who is interested in this program may contact Kauahikaua at 889-6540 or by email at kapelieli.kauahikaua@hawaiicounty.gov.

College prep hoops camp

Hawaii Island Hoops will hold its annual College Prep Hoops Camp at Kealakehe High School June 19-23.

The overnight camp, led by director Andy Smith, is focused on helping student-athletes improve their skills, while introducing them to a college-style program, workouts and training, according to a release.

College coaches from the NCAA, NAIA and junior college level will be attending the camp, which is is $350 for the week.

Daily meals will be included in the fee, as well as daily seminars on financial aid and athletic recruitment.

There will also be a Hapuna Beach trip.

Registration is now open at hawaiiislandhoops.com.