Garcia, Slater among invitees for Eddie Aikau big wave meet
Former world champions Sunny Garcia and Kelly Slater headline the list of surfers for the 29th Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big wave invitational at Waimea Bay.
The holding period for the event begins on Dec. 1 and runs through Feb. 28. The opening ceremony with the Aikau family is at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Waimea Bay.
The big-wave invitational is a one-day event that requires waves in excess of 20 feet to run, and has been held eight times, the last in 2009. It honors Eddie Aikau, legendary surfer and Waimea Bay lifeguard who was lost at sea in 1978 when trying to paddle for help after the voyaging canoe Hokulei’a capsized in the Kaiwi Channel.
Named to the list of 28 are Aikau’s brother Clyde, Bruce Irons, Carlos Burle, Dave Wassel, Garrett McNamara, Grant Baker, Greg Long and Ian Walsh. Also, Jamie O’Brien, Jamie Sterling, Jeremy Flores, John John Florence, Kala Alexander, Kohl Christensen and Makua Rothman.
Other invitees are Mark Healey, Nathan Fletcher, Noah Johnson, Pete Mel, Reef McIntosh and Ramon Navarro. Also, Ross Clarke-Jones, Shane Dorian, Takayuki Wakita, Tom Carroll and newcomer Aaron Gold.
There are also 24 alternates.
On the web: quiksilverlive.com/eddieaikau/2014/
Aikau documentary to be included in 30-for-30 box set
"Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau," the documentary that was part of ESPN Films’ "30 for 30" series, is part of the Season II/Volume I DVD collection that goes on sale nationwide Nov. 26.
The film, which chronicles the life of the late Aikau, is one of 15 on the six-disc set. Others include "Elway to Marino" about the six quarterbacks taken in the 1983 draft, and "Survive and Advance," the story of the 1983 NCAA title run by N.C. State.
The suggested retail price is $74.95 and will include bonus features and deleted scenes.
On the web: espn.go.com/30for30.
Past Olympians to compete in beach volleyball challenge
The second Hilton Honors Beach Volleyball Challenge, featuring past U.S. Olympians Kerri Walsh-Jennings, Phil Dalhausser and Kevin Wong, is set for Nov. 16-17 at Duke Kahanamoku Beach fronting the Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Following the 8:30 a.m. opening ceremonies on Nov. 26, Walsh-Jennings and April Ross will take on Canada’s Jamie Broder and Kristina Valjas in the round-robin opener. Men’s play starts at 10:15 a.m. with Dalhausser and Sean Rosenthal taking on China’s Jiaxin Wu and Jian Li. Also competing are China’s Chen Zua and Xinyl Xia on the women’s side and Canadians Ben Saxton and Chaim Schaik on the men’s side.
Play continues Nov. 17 with the women’s semifinal at 10:30 a.m. The men’s semifinal is at 11:45 a.m. The finals are at 1:05 p.m. (women) and 2:40 p.m. (men).
Also Nov. 17, Wong, a 2000 Olympian in beach volleyball, will hold a youth clinic from 8 until 10 a.m. The clinic is free, but pre-registration is required.
For information, call 561-4220.
Registration open for state sand volleyball championship
High school varsity and junior varsity teams will compete in the inaugural Hawaii State Sand Volleyball Championships, Nov. 22-24, at Queen’s Beach.
The doubles event is open to boys and girls with two-person teams made up of players attending the same school. The cost is $50 per person. There is no co-ed division.
Qualifying matches are Nov. 22 and 23. The finals are Nov. 24.
OC 16 will have TV coverage the final day.
Online registration is available.
On the web: aloharegionjuniors.org.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
TODAY
SURFING
HIC Pro: 8 a.m., Sunset Beach. Holding period through Sunday. vans.com/eventsites/hicpro/.
SATURDAY
BMX
Island BMX: Stage race. Registration, 4 p.m. Racing, 5 p.m. Sandbox track, Sand Island. islandbmx.com.
LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., HLBC clubhouse, Ala Moana Beach Park. honolululawnbowls.com.
RUNNING
Runner’s HI Pearl Harbor Heihei Kukini: Honoring veterans. 20 miles, half-marathon & 10K. 7 a.m., 94-105 Pahu St., Waipahu. RunPearlHarbor.com.
Old Koloa Sugar Mill: 5K, 10K & half-marathon, 7 a.m., Anne Knudsen Park, Koloa Junction, Kauai.
oldkoloasugarmillrun.org.
RUN/WALK
9th U.S. VETS 5K Patriot Glow Star 5K: 7 p.m., Kalaeloa. patriotrunhawaii.com.
SURFING
HIC Pro: 8 a.m., Sunset Beach. Holding period through Sunday. vans.com/eventsites/hicpro/.
SWIMMING
Oahu Age-Group Meet: 8 a.m., Vetrans Memorial Aquatic Center, CORP. hawaiianswimming.org.
SUNDAY
CRICKET
Honolulu Cricket Club: Interclub match, 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org.
HIKING
Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club: Kealia, 9 miles. Meet: 10 a.m., Iolani Palace. htmclub.org.
RUNNING
Senior Olympics 10K: 7 a.m., Kapiolani Park. mprrc.com.
Kailua High Surfriders 5K & 10K: 7 a.m., Kailua High. 223-5720, 225-2965 or edracers@aol.com.
Honolulu Marathon Clinic: 7:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park, across from Paki Hale. Free. honolulumarathonclinic.org.
SURFING
HIC Pro: 8 a.m., Sunset Beach. Holding period through today. vans.com/eventsites/hicpro/.
SWIMMING
Oahu Age-Group Meet: 8 a.m., Vetrans Memorial Aquatic Center, CORP. hawaiianswimming.org.
TENNIS
Kailua Women’s Night Doubles: Pro-Am, 4 p.m., Kailua Racquet Club. kailuaracquetclub.com.
MONDAY
Color Vibe 5K: 9 a.m., Aloha Stadium. thecolorvibe.com.
SIGN ME UP
BASEBALL
Windward P.O.N.Y.: Ages 5-14. Registration: Saturday & Nov. 16 & Dec. 7, 14.
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Enchanted Lake Elementary School. 341-6508. windwardpony@gmail.com.
BASKETBALL
Kailua Player Development Program: 9 a.m., St. Anthony School courts. Information: Chic Hess, profbloodinfo@hawaii.rr.com.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Aloha State Championship: 8 a.m., Nov. 23, Pearl City High gym. hawaiitriplecrown.com.
INLINE HOCKEY
Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas: Free ‘learn to play’ sessions with Team USA member Jami Yoder, 7:30-9:15 a.m., Saturdays through Dec. 14 (no clinic Oct. 19), 1057 Opakapaka St., Kapolei. Gear provided. kihawaiicom.
RUNNING
Turkey Trot Guess Your Time: 6:30 a.m., Nov. 28, Kapiolani Park. honolulumarathonclinic.org.
2nd North Shore 5K Kawela Bay: 7:30 a.m., Nov. 28, Turtle Bay Resort. turtlebayresort.com.
SOCCER
I Got Skills Clinics: Offered throughout Oahu for various ages and skill levels. After-school sessions available at Kamiloiki, Hahaione, Aina Haina & Mililani Uka elementary schools. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
SWIM
YMCA Turkey Swim: 2K, 8 a.m., Nov. 23, Ala Moana Beach Park. 541-5251.
TRAIL RUN
XTERRA World Championships: 9 a.m., Nov. 24, Kaaawa Valley. 5K, 10K, half-marathon. xterraplanet.com.
WALK
St. Jude Give Thanks: 8 a.m. Nov. 23, Neal Blaisdell Park. 535-9070.
