Ahuna wins at weightlifting nationals
Dominic Ahuna, the strength and conditioning coach at ‘Iolani School, won his age group at last weekend’s USA Weightlifting Masters National Championship in Moorestown, N.J.
Ahuna, 38, had a combined total of 300 pounds in the snatch and clean and jerk, winning his 35s group at 105-plus kg by 12 pounds over Brian Edgerton. Ahuna was also named the best lifter in his class. He will be a member of Team USA at the World Games this August in Torino, Italy.
World paddleboard registration opens
Registration for the 17th Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships on July 28 opens today.
The international event is expected to sell out well in advance of the July 1 deadline. The 32-mile race crosses the Ka‘iwi Channel from Kaluakoi, Molokai, to Maunalua Bay, Oahu.
Fees are $250 for individuals, $400 for two-person teams and $600 for three-person teams. For information, go to molokai2oahu.com
State junior boxing this weekend
Boxers from Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai and Hawaii island will vie for a chance to compete at the national championships at the Hawaii State Junior Olympic Boxing Championships Saturday and Sunday at Palolo District Park gym
Winners in the 15- and 16-year-old divisions will advance to the USA Boxing Junior Olympic Championships, June 25-29 in Mobile, Ala. Boxers eight through 14 will earn state titles.
Bouts begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday Admission is $15 for both days. For information, go to amateurboxingofhawaii.com
Hawaii Masters Series debuts
A new Hawaii Masters Series debuts later this month, with the first of four events starting March 22 at Diamond Head Tennis Center.
All tournaments will be conducted by the U.S. Tennis Association Hawaii Pacific Section and Hawaii Pacific Tennis Foundation. The series will determine the best players in 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s age groups for men’s and women’s singles and doubles. Results count for adult age-group rankings with players earning points for each round won en route to being named the "Master" of their specific age group.
The spring series is March 22-24. Entry deadline is Sunday.
Other tournaments are: summer, June 13-16, entry deadline June 7; fall, Oct. 4-6, entry deadline Sept. 29; and winter, Dec. 27-29, entry deadline Dec. 22.
For information, email day@hawaiitennis.org or go to hawaiitennis.org
Waterman Hall nominations open
Nominations are being sought for the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame, which will hold its induction banquet on Aug. 22. Informational packets are available online at DukeFoundation.org. The deadline is April 7.
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation established the hall three years ago to honor the accomplishments of Hawaii’s legendary watermen and water women.
Pool players qualify for national tourney
Eight pool players from the Oahu Amateur Poolplayers Association qualified for next month’s APA competitions in Las Vegas through tournaments earlier this month at Hawaiian Brian’s Billiards.
Advancing to the 8-Ball Classic are Frances "Honey" Reyes, Pat Mohan, Mark Mitchell and Steven Weakly. Weakly also qualified for the 9-Ball Shootout along with Karl Ernst and Jon Montgomery. Jon Stevens and Sophina Placencia will compete in the Jack & Jill Championship.
The national competitions are April 25-27 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. For information, go to oahuapaleagues.com
Top-ranked billiards player at clinic
The Oahu APA is hosting Allison Fisher, ranked No. 1 in the Women’s Professional Billiards Association, March 24 at TJ’s Sports Bar and Grill.
Fisher will hold a fundamental skills clinic, show off trick shots and take on challengers wanting to test their game against the pro. Presale tickets are $35 for the event that runs from 5 to 7 p.m.; tickets are $45 at the door.
Fisher is also offering private lessons on March 23 and 24. For more information, call Dante Guagliardo at 520-1135 or go to oahu.apaleagues.com
Roller derby at Palama Settlement
Pacific Roller Derby continues its season next Friday with the South Shore Sirens taking on the Leahi Diamond Dolls at the Palama Settlement Gym.
The league will be featured in Monday’s episode of "Hawaii Five-0."
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. with the contest at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For information, go to pacificrollerderby.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SATURDAY
BOXING
State Junior Olympic Championships: 6:30 p.m., Palolo District Park gym.
amateurboxingofhawaii.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
LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., Ala Moana Park.
honolululawnbowls.com
MOTOCROSS
Loretta Lynn Southwest Area Qualifier: Kahuku MX Park. Registration: 6:30 a.m. Racing follows 8:30 a.m. practice. ridehma.com.
PADDLING
Great Kamaha‘o Relay: 8 a.m., Iriquois Point. ohcra.com
RODEO
Oahu High School: 9 a.m., Kawailoa Ranch, Haleiwa. rodeooahu.com
SUNDAY
BOXING
State Junior Olympic Championships: 1:30 p.m., Palolo District Park gym.
amateurboxingofhawaii.com
FUTSAL
Hawaii Street Soccer: Pickup game, 5 p.m., Sunset Beach Elementary. hawaiistreetsoccer.com
KAYAKING
Hui Wa‘a Kaukahi: Circle Rabbit Island and Kaohikaipu. Launch: 8:30 a.m., Makai Pier. huiwaa.org
LACROSSE
Hawaii Lacrosse: 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park. hawaiilacrosse.com
MOTOCROSS
Loretta Lynn Southwest Area Qualifier: Kahuku MX Park. Registration: 6:30 a.m. Racing follows 8:30 a.m. practice. ridehma.com
PADDLING
Kanaka Ikaika: Oahu Championships. Long course, 16 miles, 10 a.m., Rabbit Island to Kaimana Beach. Short course, 9 miles, Maunalua Bay to Kaimana Beach, 10:30 a.m. kanakaikai.com
RUNNING
Big Island Marathon: 6 a.m., Hilo. hilomarathon.org
Honolulu Marathon Clinic: 7:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulumarathonclinic.org
St. Patrick’s Day Run ‘Til You’re Green 5K: 5:45 p.m., Kahului Ale House, Maui. 303-736-9878.
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BICYCLING
HBL Bike Rodeo: 10 a.m.-noon, March 23, Hale Nalu Surf & Bike, Waianae. Adult workshops and keiki rodeos. hbl.org
Haleiwa Metric Century Ride: April 28, 7:30 a.m., Kaiaka Bay Beach Park. Rides of 25-, 50-, and 100-kilometers. hbl.org
PADDLING
Hui Nalu Canoe Club: Regatta registration, 9 a.m., Maunalua Bay. huinalucanoeclub.com
Kailua Canoe Club: Regatta registration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 23-24, KCC canoe halau, Kailua Beach Park. kailuacanoeclub.com
Lanikai Canoe Club: Regatta registration, March 23; noon-3 p.m., March 24. Lanikai Community Park. lanikaicanoeclub.org
SOCCER
I Got Skills Spring Break Camp: With ICE COLD of Concrete Royalty. March 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Central Oahu Regional Park and Waialae Iki Park. Drop-off, 8:30 a.m. Boys and girls, ages 6-14. $195.
igotskillscamps.com
AYSO Honolulu Region 178: Fall season starting Aug. 1. Boys and girls, U-6 through U-12. Registration: 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Manoa District Park; 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Maikiki District Park; 5:30-7 p.m., April 8, Maikiki District Park; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Stevenson Middle School. AYSORegion178.org.
SOFTBALL
Kaikamahine Girls Fastpitch Softball Club: Seeking players for 12U and 16U travel teams. Must be committed to year-round practice and game schedule. Information: Jason Puuohau, 330-6344 or kaikamahine.softball@gmail.com
TENNIS
HPTF March Junior Vets/Seniors Tournament: March 22-24,
Diamond Head Tennis Center.
hawaiitennis.org
