Yamanouchi wins soccer referee award

Tiffany Yamanouchi of Pearl City was named the Region IV Young Female Referee of the Year by US Youth Soccer, one of four regional winners nationally.

Yamanouchi, who became certified as a USSF Grade 8 referee in 2010, is eligible for the national award, which will be announced Jan. 17 at the NSCAA Convention.

Yamanouchi, a Pearl City High graduate, also referees and coaches in Nevada, where she is a student at UNLV. In Hawaii, she has officiated at the youth and adult league level.

Wahine Koa repeat as football champions

The Wahine Koa successfully defended its Hawaii Women’s Gridiron League title Sunday by shutting out the Bombshells 26-0 at Kapiolani Park.

Christie Ayers, the defensive player of the year, had three of the team’s five interceptions in the victory. Wahine Koa, coached by August Young, finished the season undefeated.

Players are being sought for the HWGL’s winter season. Registration is $50 and runs through Jan. 20.

Grant to wheelchair tennis program

The Ala Moana Wheelchair Tennis Club was one of 18 wheelchair programs selected to share in $65,000 of grassroots grants by the U.S. Tennis Association.

Grants were awarded to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport of tennis to build stronger, healthier communities. Monies are used for coaching, court time, equipment, recruitment and events such as tournaments and camps.

The Ala Moana club holds clinics on Tuesday evenings July through October at the Ala Moana Park tennis courts. For information, contact Madeleine Dreith at dreith@hawaii.usta.com or 585-9528.

Hawaii stop opens SUP world tour

The Turtle Bay Pro will be the opening event of the Stand Up World Tour, one of six stops for the international paddleboard season.

The Hawaii competition is scheduled for Feb. 8-16. Other events run monthly through October and will be held in Brazil, Abu Dhabi, Tahiti, California and France.

Liddell to give seminar today

UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell will give a seminar today from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Egan’s Training Center.

The seminar is for anyone interested in mixed martial arts, jiujitsu or fitness. To reserve a spot, call 271-3779. The cost is $60 for center members and $80 for non-members. The walk-in price is $100.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

SATURDAY  

LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., HLBC clubhouse, Ala Moana Beach Park. honolululawnbowls.com.

RUN/WALK
Make-A-Wish Hawaii Jingle Rock: 5K, 4 p.m., Kaka‘ako. 537-3118.

SURFING
HASA: 8 a.m., Makaha Beach. Check hotline for updates: 262-2488. hasasurf.org.

SUNDAY 

CRICKET
Honolulu Cricket Club: Interclub match, 11 a.m., Kapiolani Park.
honolulucricketclub.org.

RUNNING
Jingle Bell Beach 5K & 1M: 7:30 A.M., Kailua-Kona Pier. kona5K.com.

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.

SIGN ME UP
BIATHLON
Peaman’s Birthday Bonanza: 8:30 a.m., Dec. 29, Kailua-Kona. 0.5M swim, 3.9M run. 808-938-2296.
Magic Island: 7:30 a.m., Jan. 13, Ala Moana Beach Park. 3-mile run, 800-meter swim. hawaiiswim.com.

RUNNING
New Year’s Fun Run Maui: 2 miles, 11:50 p.m., Dec. 31, Paradise Grill, Kaanapali. hawaiielitetrack.com.
Bosetti 10K: 7 a.m., Jan. 1, Sandy Beach. mprrc.com.
Bob & Ron’s 5K Aloha Run Readiness Series: No. 1, 7 a.m., Jan. 6, Kapiolani Park. mprrc.com.

RUN/WALK
Ko‘ie‘ie Fishpond 5K: 8 a.m., Whale Sanctuary, Kihei. 280-5801.

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.
I Got Skills New Year’s Camp: Dec. 30-31 and Jan. 2-3, Central Oahu Regional Park. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Boys & girls, 8-14. igotskills.com.

TENNIS
Hawaii Masters Series: Winter tournament, Dec. 27-29, Diamond Head tennis courts. hawaiitennis.org.
USTA Hawaii: Learn to play spring sessions, youth and adults. Registration: Session 1, through Jan. 16. Session 2, through March 20. hawaii.usta.com.

TRAIL RUNNING
Post Holiday Trail Series: No. 3, 7:30 a.m., Jan. 5, Pupukea Loop. 6 miles.
holidaytrailhawaii@gmail.com.

ULTRA RUNNING
New Year’s Resolution: 7 p.m. Dec. 28-7 a.m. Dec. 29, Kualoa Ranch. Individual & relay. tropicaltriplecrown.com.