What’s Happening
Strength clinic Jan. 28-29
Washington Redskins head strength and conditioning coach Ray Wright and two-time Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Tommy Kono are the keynote speakers at the University of Hawaii Strength Clinic, Jan. 28-29.
Wright will speak on football strength and conditioning and Kono will talk about the power of the mind. Nine other speakers are scheduled, with expertise in baseball, soccer, MMA and other sports.
For information, contact Tommy Heffernan at (808) 956-7882 or theffern@hawaii.edu.
Looking for a challenge?
The Duke Kahanamoku Challenge on Jan. 23 has openings for teams wanting to compete in the canoe races and makahiki games.
The canoe race is a double-elimination quarter-mile race based on skill level.
The entry fee of $600 includes T-shirts for 12 members (6 for canoe race, 6 for makahiki games) and a team tent.
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Proceeds go to the Waikiki Community Center. Contact the center at 923-1802 to enter. This is the 26th year of the event, formerly known as the Ala Wai Challenge.
Kanaka Ikaika season opens
The Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association opens its season Sunday with a 5-mile short course and an 8-mile long course.
Registration for both races is at Makai Pier, with the finish for both at Kailua Beach Park. Competition is in OC-1, OC-2, surfski, prone paddleboard and SUP.
Great Aloha Run workshops
Nicole Lamb and Hina Torres de Sa are conducting "in training" workshops for registered participants of the Feb. 21 Great Aloha Run. The workshops are Sundays through Feb. 13, beginning at 6:45 a.m. at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand. For information, call the GAR office at 528-7388. On the web: www.GreatAlohaRun.com/events/workshop.
TOMORROW
BICYCLING
» Tradewind Cycling Team: 7 a.m., Kapiolani Park. tradewindcyclingteam.com
» Windward Train: 7 a.m., various pickup stops. 479-8142.
» IT&B: Saturday sunrise ride, 7:30 a.m., Island Triathlon & Bike, 569 Kapahulu. itbhawaii.com
» Heavy Breathers Outdoor Club: 9 a.m., Waikiki Playground. 368-6980 or 479-8142.
» IT&B Adopt a Bike Path Clean Up: 3 p.m. itbhawaii.com or 732-7227.
BMX
» Island BMX: 6 p.m., Sandbox track, Sand Island.
HASHING
» Aloha Hash House Harriers: 2:20 p.m., Kaneohe District Park. 721-1704 or 673-8424. alohah3.org
LAWN BOWLING
» Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., Ala Moana Park. honolululawnbowls.com
RUNNING
» H.U.R.T.: 100 miles, 6 a.m., Hawaii Nature Center. hurt100trailrace.com
» King of the Hill 5K: 7 a.m., Marine Corp Base Hawaii, Kaneohe. $25. Open to the public. mccshawaii.com or 254-7590.
SURFING
» HSA Hard Rock Cafe Series: 8 a.m., Maili Point. Hotline: 262-2488. hasasurf.org
SUNDAY
BIATHLON
» Magic Island: 1K swim/5K run. Ala Moana Beach Park. hawaiiswim.com
BOWLING
» Hawaii TV: Open Singles, 9 a.m., K-Bay Lanes. hitvbowling.com
CRICKET
» Honolulu Cricket Club: 10:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org
CYCLING
» Pacific Velo Criterium Series: Race 1, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe. Open to public. Check-in, 2 p.m. Race, 3 p.m. mccshawaii.com or 254-7590.
DARTS
» Pacific Dart Tour: Signups close, 8 p.m., Club Reno. 808dartsrus.com
JUDO
» Sam Fujiyama Memorial Tournament: 8:30 a.m., Salt Lake District Park Gym. 50statejudo.com
LACROSSE
» Aloha Youth Lacrosse Association: Preseason learn-to-play and skills clinic, 3 p.m., Ages 7 through high school. Kapiolani Park. alohalax.com
PADDLING
» Kanaka Ikaika: 8 a.m. Registraion at Makai Pier. 5 miles, Waimanalo Beach Park to Kailua Beach Park; 8 miles, Makai Pier to Kailua Beach Park. kanakaikaika.com
RUNNING
» Maui Paradise Marathon & Half Marathon: 6 a.m., Kihei. mauiparadisemarathon.com
SURFING
» HSA Hard Rock Cafe Series: 8 a.m., Maili Point. Hotline: 262-2488. hasasurf.org
SIGN ME UP
BASEBALL
Windward P.O.N.Y. League: Registration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., tomorrow, Enchanted Lake Elementary School. Boys and girls, ages 5 to 14. T-ball to high school. Birth certificate and medical insurance required (copies okay). Informaton: Tusi Kekaula, 341-6508.
BASKETBALL
Kailua Girls: Seeking players for 10-under and 14-under teams. Games in town and Hawaii Kai. Season runs March to June. $75 per player. Information: Kailuahoops@gmail.com
SOFTBALL
Hiki No Fastpitch Softball Club: Looking for players in Central Oahu born in 2001. Information: hikinosoftball.com or Tim Dumlao, 221-5226.
SPEED & AGILITY
Full Speed Clinic: With David Maeva at Kalaheo High School gym and Hokulani Elementary School. Sunday, Jan. 23 and 30. For boys and girls ages 5-13. Info: 262-4538. Online registration: kamaainakids.com
TENNIS
Island Tennis League: Winter season begins Jan. 22. Flexible schedule. $20 singles, $35 doubles. Deadline: tomorrow. Information: 395-8486 or islandtennisleague.org
VOLLEYBALL
KAEPA Hawaii Development Academy: Sunday-Feb. 21. GIrls ages 9-13. Sundays 1230-2 p.m. & Mondays 6-7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Priory gym. Cost for 14 sessions: $225. Online registration: hvckaepa.clubspaces.com information: hvc01@hotmail.com
