Waiakea Pirates registration
The Waiakea Pirates youth baseball organization is looking for players for their teeball (ages 5-6 years old), coach-pitch (7-8) and mustang (9-10) teams.
For more information, call Kathy at 896-3610.
Hawaii Alumni hoops tourney
The 10th annual Hawaii Alumni Basketball Tournament is looking for a few more teams to join this year’s event, set for Sept. 1-3 at Panaewa Park.
There will be an open and 35-and-over division, and number of Big Island schools and a few from Oahu are expected to attend.
Tournament organizers will award three Larry Manliguis Scholarships of $300 each, two of which are donated by the Hilo High class of 1960, and the other donated by the tournament proceeds.
For more information, call Bruce Ferreira at 756-6695 or Jay Mandaquit at 937-5647.
Kohala football fundraiser
The Kohala football program will hold its inaugural golf fundraiser Aug. 12 at Makani Golf Club.
The two-man scramble begins with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start at a cost of $125 a player.
Lunch will be provided during a closest-to-the pin contest, with a silent auction and awards to follow.
For more information, contact DJchad44@gmail.com or 896-3331.
Special Olympics golf benefit
Special Olympics East Hawaii will hold its 11th annual golf tournament Aug. 26 with a new slant: Golf at Volcano.
In an effort to support Volcano Village as well, the benefit will be held at Volcano Golf and Country Club, with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
The $150 entry fee covers golf, a cart, lunch, and 19th-hole awards and prizes. Special Olympians play for free. The deadline to enter is Aug. 17.
For more information or to sign up, contact Golf Treasures at 961-4653 or Coach George at 987-7394.
Top shots
Kevin Fung was the high-scorer during a BAD Company compact sporting clay shoot held last month at the county range.
Following Fung (56) in the 100-target event were Dexter Egdamin (51) and Earl Higa (45).
The next club shoot will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, and all shotguns, clay targets, ammunition and eye and ear protection must be provided by participants.
Ongoing construction at the facility may impact public shooting.
For more information, call Dexter Egdamin at 936-4362.