Ching, Spalding win OC-1 titles
California’s Danny Ching won his second men’s title in four years and Maui’s Lauren Spalding her eighth women’s title at Sunday’s Steinlager Kaiwi Channel OC-1 World Championships.
Ching held off the Big Island’s Daniel Chun in a half-mile sprint to the finish line behind The Shack-Hawaii Kai, with Ching winning in 4:58:03. Chun finished two seconds behind with Kailua’s Pat Dolan third in 4:58:29.
Spalding finished the 32-mile race in 5:30:06. Caral Darbishire was second (5:32:51) and Lindsey Shank third (5:34:06).
Sixty-three of the 71 competitors completed the race from Molokai to Oahu with organizers describing the conditions as "extreme and brutal" with heat, headwinds and lack of following seas.
» paahawaii.com.
Sunday polo features Army teams
Army Black takes on Army Gold in the Army Polo opener of the season Sunday at the Mokuleia polo grounds.
The match benefits the Association of the U.S. Army, a non-profit organization that acts as an advocacy group for the United States Army. Gates open at noon with the first chukker at 2 p.m.
Admission is $10, $8 for military with ID, and $50 for reserved seating and refreshments at the Army tent. To purchase tent tickets or to make a donation, call 292-4200 or email info@DawsonHawaii.com.
Scholarship fishing event nears
The second Kendall Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Hawaii Government Employees Association, is scheduled for May 4 out of Waianae Boat Harbor.
The event is open to the public and benefits the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund, which provides educational benefits to HGEA members and their families. Cash prizes, including up to $5,000 for the grand prize for largest fish caught, will be award.
Fishing is from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Entry fee is $375 and covers up to five team members. Additional team members are $50. For more information, call 543-0086. Registration is available online.
» hgea.org/fishing.
Master lacrosse team fares well
Mike Hobbs was named the tournament MVP and the Hawaii Lacrosse Club men’s masters team finished 3-1 at the Jam by the Sea Tournament earlier this month in Carlsbad, Calif.
The Hawaiian Punch, captained by Kent Aimes, defeated Moondoggies 7-4 and Arizona Wild Fire 5-4 to reach the championship semifinals. Hawaii fell to eventual champion Severn River of Canada 7-3 then defeated the Wild Fire 7-5 in the consolation final.
Olukai Ho‘olaule‘a coming up
The Maliko downwind run, from Maliko Bay to Kanaha Beach Park on Maui, will be celebrated with standup paddleboard, OC1 and OC2 races, and a festival at the Olukai Ho‘olaule‘a May 11-12.
The two-day event features a $15,000 gender-equal prize purse for elite racers. The May 11 SUP competition offers elite and recreational divisions starting at noon. The OC1 and OC2 races May 12 also begin at noon for elite and recreational paddlers.
Among the ho’olaule’a events are free sailing canoe rides, makahiki games, canoe surfing, a family fun paddle from Paia to Kanaha, and a luau.
Online registration for the races is available at olukai.com/hoolaulea/about.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
TODAY
ROLLER DERBY
Pacific Roller Derby: Tropic Thunder vs. Leahi Diamond Dolls, 7 p.m. Palama Settlement Gym. pacificrollerderby.com.
SATURDAY
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Aloha Beach Volleyball Clinic: 8:30-11:30 a.m., Maili Beach Park. 294-9091 or alohabeachvolleyball@gmail.com.
BMX
Island BMX: Sandbox Track, Sand Island. Registration, 3-4 p.m. Racing: 4 p.m.
islandbmx.org.
FUTSAL
Hawaii Street Soccer: Pickup game, 5 p.m., Ala Wai Park. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
HIKING
Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club: Aiea ridge. Meet, 8 a.m., Iolani Palace. htmclub.org.
LACROSSE
Hawaii Lacrosse: 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park. hawaiilacrosse.com.
LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., Ala Moana Park. honolululawnbowls.com.
PADDLNG
Kala Kukea Memorial Ironman Race: 10 a.m., Maunalua Bay. Long & short courses adult and youth in OC-6, OC-1, OC-2 & surf ski. Registration: Online through today. huinalucanoeclub.com.
RODEO
Hawaii Team Ranch Sorting: 8 a.m., New Town & Country Stables. rodeooahu.com.
Hawaii High School Roping Fundraiser: 5 p.m., DK Ranch. rodeooahu.com.
RUNNING
Healthy Kids Day 1K & 5K: 7:30 a.m., YMCA-Keopuolani Park, runningroomhawaii.com.
Ka‘a‘awa Elementary School 5K: 8 a.m., Kualoa Ranch, surf gate. 237-7757.
SUNDAY
BIATHLON
Dash & Splash: 7 a.m., Kailua Boat Ramp. 2.8-mile run, 800-meter swim.
kailuacanoeclub.com.
CRICKET
Honolulu Cricket Club: HPL 20/20, 10 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org.
CYCLING
21 JBK Haleiwa Metric Century Ride: 7:30 a.m., Kaiaka Beach Park, Haleiwa. Rides of 25K, 50K, 100K. hbl.orghbl.org.
FOOTBALL
Hawaii Women’s Gridiron League: Maniax vs. Vixens, 2 p.m.; Falcons vs. Wahine Koa, 3 p.m., Waipahu High stadium. gridironhawaii.com.
FUTSAL
Hawaii Street Soccer: Pickup game, 5 p.m., Sunset Beach Elementary.
hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
KAYAKING
Hui Wa‘a Kaukahi: Tracks to Pokai Beach. Meet, 8 a.m.. 11 miles. huiwaa.org.
MULTI-SPORT
Captain Cook Challenge: 7 a.m., Kealakekua Bay. 1-mile swim 2-mile run, 28-mile bike, 4-mile run.
teammangoraces.com.
POLO
Hawaii Polo Club: Army Black vs. Army Gold AUSA benefit, 2 p.m., Mokuleia Polo Grounds. Gates open, 11 a.m. hawaii-polo.org.
RUNNING
Honolulu 5K for Kids: 6:30 a.m., State Capitol. honolulu5k.org.
Honolulu Marathon Clinic: 7:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulumarathonclinic.org.
SIGN ME UP
BASKETBALL
Kailua Basketball Player Development Program: Saturdays, 9-11 a.m., St. Anthony School courts. Open to grades 8-11. Information: Chic Hess, chic_hess@hawaii.rr.com.
Windward NJB League: Registration, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Enchanted Lake Park pavilion. Information: 721-5116.
Kailua Community Basketball League: Ages 7-17. Registration: Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Enchanted Lake Park pavilion. Bring birth certificate and medical ID card. Information: Gary Tanouye 216-8103, Mike Chu 352-1364, Carl Maybin 221-0553.
Manoa Boys Basketball League: Registration & tryouts, May 5, Manoa Valley District Park new gym. Ages 6-17. $95. Midgets, 9 a.m. Minors, 10 a.m. Majors, 11 a.m. Seniors, 11:30 a.m. Varsity, noon. Information: 226-0113.
19th Hawaii Baptist Academy Eagle Hoop Camp: June 5-8, HBA gym. Open to boys and girls, entering grades 4-12. Fee: $75 by April 30. Online registration: hba.net. Information: 595-2469 or Keith Sugiura, ksugiura@hba.net.
13th Sole Fundamentals Camp: June 17-21, Manoa Valley District Park gym. Boys and girls. Grades 4-7, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; grades 8-12, 6:45-8:45 p.m. $100. Information: Ross Kinsler, 282-8300. sole fundamentals.com.
GOLF
Dave Shoji Invitational: May 2, Kaneohe Klipper. Noon shotgun start. $200 per player, 3-person best-ball. Deadline: Saturday. Information: 955-2506.
PADDLING
Kaiwi Channel OC-1/OC-2 Relay: May 5, Molokai to Oahu. paahawaii.com.
RUNNING
Jamba Juice Banana Man Chase 5K: 7 a.m. May 4, Ala Moana Beach Park.
jambahawaii.com
SOCCER
West Oahu AYSO: Fall season registration: Today, 6-9 p.m., Don Quijote-Waipahu. $55. For players born between Aug. 1, 1994, and July 31, 2009. ayso769.org.
Kailua AYSO: Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Kailua Distirct Park. $65. kailuaayso.com.
I Got Skills Foot Skills Clinics: 5:10-6:10 p.m., Central Oahu Regional Park and Kapiolani Park. Boys and girls, 8-13. May-June packages: 1 day, $65; 2 days, $100, 3 days, $135. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
I Got Skills Juniors Clinics: 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Central Oahu Regional Park. Boys and girls, 4-7. May-June packages: 1 day, $65; 2 days, $100, 3 days, $135. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
I Got Skills Camps: With James Ortega, L.A. Galaxy Futboleros. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 28-31 and June 3-7, Central Oahu Regional Park & Waialae Iki Park. Boys and girls, 6-14. $195. igotskills.com.
Dragon Futsal Tournament: June 15-16, Magic Island. Boys & girls, U8-U16, adult open, coed & premier. In conjunction with Dragon Boat Festival. dragonfutsal.com.
Bob Barry Goalkeeper Clinic: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 15-16, Kainalu Elementary School, Kailua; June 29-30, Mauka Community Park, Mililani. $120 Information: Bob Barry, 263-4249. barryr@003@hawaii.com
SOFTBALL
Kaikamahine Girls Fastpitch Softball Club: Seeking players for 12U and 16U travel teams. Information: Jason Puuohau, 330-6344 or kaikamahine.softball@gmail.com.
SURFSKI
Molokai World Championship: May 19, Kapuhi Beach, Molokai, to Hawaii Kai Towne Center marina. Early bird registration deadline: April 30. molosurfski.com.
SWIMMING
Waikiki Swim Club: Free clinic, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., May 4, Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex, UH. Free.
waikikiswimclub.org.
VOLLEYBALL
Peak Performance Training: May 4, 12, 19 and 25, St. Andrew’s Priory gym. Girls ages 10-14. $65 for the four sessions. Through Ho’okino Volleyball Club.
hvckaepa.clubspaces.com.
