Pipeline Masters wrapping up
After a second consecutive lay day, the Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons will run its final day either today or Saturday.
Organizers will make the call at 7:30 a.m. whether to hold the competition today but likely wait until Saturday when conditions are expected to be better. The Pipe Masters is the third and final jewel in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
When competition resumes, Heat 1 of Round 5 will feature C.J. Hobgood of Florida against two-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Mick Fanning of Australia.
Tahitian Michel Bourez leads the Vans Triple Crown rankings, but, because he has been eliminated, there are several scenarios where he could be overtaken. A third-place finish by either Hawaii’s John John Florence or Sebastian Zietz would allow them pass Bourez while a win by either Australia’s Yadin Nicol or Fanning would put them ahead of the Tahitian. France’s Jeremy Flores needs a fifth-place finish to overtake Bourez in the rankings.
Memorial Saturday for rugger Wilbur
Former professional football player and rugby union forward John Wilbur will be remembered Saturday in a memorial held by his club, the Hawaii Harlequins, at Kapiolani Park.
Wilbur died Monday at age 70 after a lengthy illness.
The memorial starts at 1:30 p.m. Three 20-minute "friendly" matches will follow.
Women’s football championship Sunday
Undefeated Wahine Koa looks to defend its title Sunday when it takes on the Bombshells for the fall senior championship of the Hawaii Women’s Gridiron League.
The consolation game begins at noon at Kapiolani Park followed by the title contest.
Teams sought for 5v5 soccer tournament
Hawaii Street Soccer’s Winter Shootout Tournament, a 5-on-5 soccer tournament, is scheduled for Dec. 28 at Central Oahu Regional Park.
Adult premier division teams will vie for a $1,000 cash prize. Divisions also are offered in U8, U10, U12, U14 and adult coed and open. Entry fee is $145 per team. Online registration is available at hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SATURDAY
BMX
Tyler Brown Speed Clinic: With pro rider Tyler Brown, 1-3:30 p.m., Sandbox BMX track. $35. Registration: 12:40 p.m. islandbmx.org.
Island BMX: Year-End Race. Registration, 4 p.m. Racing, 5 p.m. Sandbox track, Sand Island. islandbmx.org.
CYCLING
Keokea Bike Ride & Pancakes: 7 a.m., Keokea, Maui. 36 miles. hawaiielitetrack.com.
INLINE HOCKEY
Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas: Final ‘learn to play’ session. With Team USA member Jami Yoder, 7:30-9:15 a.m., 1057 Opakapaka St., Kapolei. Gear provided. kihawaii.com.
LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., HLBC clubhouse, Ala Moana Beach Park. honolululawnbowls.com.
RUGBY
Hawaii Harlequins: Memorial tribute to John Wilbur, 1:30 p.m., Kapiolani Park. Friendly matches to follow. hawaiiharlequins.org.
SURFING
HASA: 8 a.m., Makaha Beach. Check hotline for updates: 262-2488. hasasurf.org.
Billabong Pipe Masters: Final day, 8 a.m., Banzai Pipeline. vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com.
SUNDAY
CRICKET
Honolulu Cricket Club: Interclub match, 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org.
FOOTBALL
Hawaii Women’s Gridiron League: Fall championship, noon, Kapiolani Park. gridironhawaii.com.
HIKING
Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club: Waiau Ridge, 12 miles. Meet: 8 a.m., Iolani Palace, or 9 a.m., Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station guard shack. htmclub.org
RUNNING
Homeward Bound 5K: 7 a.m., Manoa Valley District Park. homewardbound5k.blogspot.com.
SURFING
HASA: 8 a.m., Makaha Beach. Check hotline for updates: 262-2488. hasasurf.org.
SWIMMING
Hawaiian Christmas Long Distance Race: 8 a.m., Kaimana Beach. 4.33 miles. waikikiswimclub.org.
SIGN ME UP
BASEBALL
Windward P.O.N.Y.: Registration: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Enchanted Lake Elementary School. Ages 5-14. 341-6508. windwardpony@gmail.com.
BIATHLON
Peaman’s Birthday Bonanza: 0.5M swim, 3.9M run. 8:30 a.m., Dec. 29, Kailua-Kona. 808-938-2296.
RUN / BIKE
Journey 2 LaLa Land: Run or bike, 17 miles, Kailua-Kona. Run start, 6 a.m., bike start, 8 a.m. teammangoraces.com.
RUN / WALK
Make-A-Wish Hawaii Jingle Rock: 5K, Dec. 21, 4 p.m., Kaka’ako. 537-3118.
Jingle Bell Beach 5K & 1M: Dec. 22, 7:30 A.M., Kailua-Kona Pier, kona5K.com.
New Year’s Fun Run Maui: 2 miles, Dec. 31, 11:50 p.m., Paradise Grill, Kaanapali. hawaiielitetrack.com.
SOCCER
Winter Shootout: Dec. 28, Central Oahu Regional Park. Play in U8, U10, U12 and U14, and adult premier, coed and open. Fee: $145 per team. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
TENNIS
Hawaii Masters Series: Winter tournament, Dec. 27-29, Diamond Head tennis courts. hawaiitennis.org.
USTA Hawaii: Learn to play spring sessions, youth & adults. Registration: Session 1, through Jan. 16. Session 2, through March 20. hawaii.usta.com.
ULTRA RUNNING
New Year’s Resolution: 7 p.m. Dec. 28-7 a.m. Dec. 29, Kualoa Ranch. Individual & relay. tropicaltriplecrown.com.
