• KIF looking for volleyball officials • Lihu‘e Pop Warner registration • Last chance to learn to swim • Lindsey leads Hustlers with 13 • Koloa, Kalaheo Pop Warner signups • Walter J. Smith race set for Saturday • Kyono
• KIF looking for volleyball officials
• Lihu‘e Pop Warner registration
• Last chance to learn to swim
• Lindsey leads Hustlers with 13
• Koloa, Kalaheo Pop Warner signups
• Walter J. Smith race set for Saturday
• Kyono last one standing
KIF looking for volleyball officials
By The Garden Island
The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) is recruiting community members interested in becoming volleyball officials.
Training, both written and practical, will be offered this summer in time for the 2005-2006 KIF Interscholastic Season.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Neil Pigao at 335-4176 or 482-0864 or Diane Nitta at 274-3507.
They look forward to providing this opportunity for volleyball enthusiasts interested in officiating, learning in detail rules of the game and ultimately supporting our student athletes on Kaua‘i.
Lihu‘e Pop Warner registration
The Lihu‘e Pop Warner Association will be having registration collection on Tuesday, May 24, Thursday May 26, and Tuesday May 31, at Isenberg Park from 5 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Please bring completed registration form and all required paperwork. All fees and deposits will also be due at this time.
To pick up a registration packet or for any additional information please call Mel Rapozo at 245-3539 or Gracie Grace at 246-4808.
Last chance to learn to swim
Mokihana Aquatics, Kaua‘i’s only USA Swimming sanctioned club is having its last “Learn to Swim” class, Spring Session five from May 23-June 8. All levels are welcomed and this will be the last chance to get into a “Learn to Swim” class for the spring. Also, everyone is invited to attend an open house at the Kaua‘i High School Swimming Pool from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, after the Sakamoto Invitational time trials. It’s open to the public and best of all, it’s free! Call Coach “O” for more information or just to bug him at 821-0587.
Lindsey leads Hustlers with 13
The Kanuikapono Hustlers, led by Kawelo Lindsey’s 13 points, defeated Eastside, 28-25 in KYBA (Kaua‘i Youth Basketball Association) 12-and-under boys action in Kilauea on Monday. Jon Das led Eastside with 12 points.
Gee’s Angels outscored Wailua 15-11 in girls 12-and-under action. Lahela Creamer led the Angels with five points. Kira Nakamura had a game-high nine points in the loss.
Koloa, Kalaheo Pop Warner signups
The Koloa-Kalaheo Pop Warner Association will be holding registration for its 2005 tackle football and cheer program every Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month of May from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Koloa Park small pavilion. KKPWA is also still accepting applications for its Junior Pee Wee and Pee Wee cheerleading head coach positions. For more information contact Sean Andrade at 635-3558.
Walter J. Smith race set for Saturday
Come one, come all to the Wailua River Park on Saturday, May 14 and enjoy the ancient Hawaiian sport of canoe racing at the annual Walter J. Smith Memorial Regatta.
From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., you will be able to see some of Kaua‘i’s finest paddlers split the waters of Wailua in exciting sprint action. Local folks, come cheer your friends and family members; visitors, come enjoy a free event that most of you never see. So bring a picnic basket, or enjoy ono (tasty) grinds from host Kawaikini Canoe Club’s food booth, and enjoy the races. For more information, call 822-9122 or 822-0647.
Kyono last one standing
Lawa‘i’s Rachel Kyono will be the only golfer from Hawai‘i in next week’s NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships after her Pepperdine team qualified out of the East Region.
