National women’s team members at gymnastics international meet
Four members of the U.S. women’s national gymnastics team are among the 300 who will compete at the Gymnastics in Paradise international meet today through Sunday at the Aiea District Park gym.
Senior international elite gymnasts Sabrina Vega, Brenna Dowell, Madison Desch and Sarah Finnegan are competing in Saturday’s featured session starting at 3 p.m. All four compete for Great American Gymnastics Express. Finnegan was an alternate for the 2012 Olympic team.
Saturday’s 3 p.m. session also features Junior Olympic Level 10 gymnasts from eight states, including future collegiate gymnasts Shireen Khamedoost (Oregon State), Hannah Hitchcock (Minnesota), Kari Lee (Utah) and Dowell (Oklahoma). Gymnasts will compete in uneven bars, floor exercise, balance beam and vault.
Among the 18 teams are two from Australia, one from Canada and six from Hawaii, including host Hawaiian Island Twisters Gymnastics Club.
The meet opens at 2:30 p.m. today with Level 7 competition. Saturday is Level 9 competition. Sunday features Level 8 at 8:30 a.m. and Levels 5-6 at 1:30 p.m. Daily admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Children under 5 are free.
» hawaiianislandtwisters.com.
Makahiki games at Turtle Bay
Traditional Hawaiian games such as hukihuki (tug-o-war) and ‘ulu maika (lawn bowling) are among the activities at Saturday’s third Makahiki Kuilima at the Turtle Bay Resort.
The free event runs from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the resort’s west-end lawn, with sports competitions and cultural performances. Among the demonstrations will be he’e holua (sled riding).
For information, email makahiki.kuilima@gmail.com.
» sites.google.com/site/makahikikuilima
Sharon’s Ride coming up
The annual Sharon’s Ride, a fundraiser and awareness event for the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii, is set for Jan. 26.
The event also includes 5K and 10K runs, and a 1-mile walk, all beginning and ending at Kapiolani Community College. The ride offers 35K, 75K and 100K distances starting at 7 a.m.
The runs start at 7:30 a.m. with the walk at 8:30 a.m.
Entry fees are $25 for the runs and walk, $40 for the bike ride. Applications are available at the Epilepsy Foundation office at 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2550, or online at hawaiiepilepsy.com
Online registration is offered at active.com. On-site registration will be accepted until 30 minutes before the start of each event.
For information, call 528-3058 or 225-2965.
» hawaiiepilepsy.com.
Archery shoot Saturday
The Aloha State Archery Association is holding its novelty shoot fun day and fundraiser Saturday at the Central Oahu Regional Park archery range.
Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m., with shooting starting at 9:30 a.m. Bows and arrows will be provided to those wishing to learn the sport.
For information, call 833-8731 or email alohastate2012@gmail.com.
——
Cindy Luis, Star-Advertiser
WHAT’S HAPPENING
TODAY
Gymnastics
Gymnastics In Paradise: Level 7, 2:30 p.m., Aiea District Park gym. hawaiianislandtwisters.com.
Surfing
Da Hui Backdoor Shootout: Holding period through Tuesday, 8 a.m., Pipeline. dahuishootout.com.
SATURDAY
Archery
ASAA Novelty Shoot: Central Oahu Regional Park archery range. Registration: 8-9 a.m. Shooting: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. alohastate2012@gmail.com or 833-8731.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics In Paradise: Level 9, 9:30 a.m.; Elite-Level 10, 3 p.m., Aiea District Park gym.
hawaiianislandtwisters.com.
Lawn Bowling
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., HLBC clubhouse, Ala Moana Park.
Makahiki Games
Third Makahiki Kuilima: 8 a.m.4 p.m., Turtle Bay Resort west end lawn. surfnewsnetwork.com.
Paddling
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association: Season opener, 10 a.m. Long course, 8 miles, Makai Pier to Kailua Beach Park; short course, 5 miles, Waimanalo Beach Park to Kailua Beach Park. Divisions: OC-6, OC-3, OC-2, OC-1, Surfski, SUP, prone paddleboard, V-1. kanakaikaika.com.
Surfing
Da Hui Backdoor Shootout: Holding period through Tuesday, 8 a.m., Pipeline. dahuishootout.com.
Hawaii Amateur Surf Association: 8 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort. hasasurf.org.
SUNDAY
Biathlon
Magic Island: 5K run, 1K swim, 7:30 a.m. Ala Moana Beach Park. Ind. & 2-person relay. waikikiswimclub.org.
Cricket
Honolulu Cricket Club: 10:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics In Paradise: Level 8, 8:30 a.m.; Levels 5-6, 1:30 p.m., Aiea District Park gym.
hawaiianislandtwisters.com.
Hiking
Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club: ‘Iliahi Ridge, Pacific Palisades. 5.8 miles. Meet: 8 a.m., Iolani Palace. htmclub.org.
Kayaking
Hui Wa‘a Kaukahi: Kailua Bay to Mokolea and return. 5 miles. Rescheduled from Jan. 5. Meet: 8 a.m., Kailua Boat Ramp. huiwaa.org.
Surfing
Da Hui Backdoor Shootout: Holding period through Tuesday, 8 a.m., Pipeline. dahuishootout.com.
Hawaii Amateur Surf Association: 8 a.m., Turtle Bay Resort. hasasurf.org.
Track & Field
Hawaii Masters Track Club: Annual meeting, 5 p.m., Maple Garden Restaurant, Isenberg St. hmtcgo.com.
SIGN ME UP
Baseball
Pitchers Clinics: Jan. 24-26, Kailua High baseball field. Fee: $200, limited to 50 per session. Ages 8-up. Various times. Through Baseball Academy of Hawaii. hawaiibaseballacademy.com.
Bike, Run, Walk
Sharon’s Ride-Run-Walk: Jan. 26, Kapiolani Community College. Ride, 35K, 75K, 100K, 7 a.m. 5K & 10K runs, 7:30 a.m. 1-mile walk, 8:30 a.m. Fees vary. Online registration: Active.com. Information: hawaiiepilepsy.com.
Rodeo
HHSRA: 8:30 a.m., Kawailoa Ranch. rodeooahu.com.
Running
Harold Chapson 8K: 7 a.m., Jan. 19, Kapiolani Community College. mprrc.com.
Maui Oceanfront: Marathon, half-marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K and walk, Jan. 19, Lahaina.
mauioceanfrontmarathon.com.
Run-Walk
Emancipation Freedom: 3 miles. 7 a.m., Jan. 18, Ala Moana Park. emancipationfreedomwalk.com.
Stand-Up Paddleboard
Second XCEL Race Against Skin Cancer: 9 a.m., Feb. 22, Kaimana Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach, 2.4 miles. Check-in: 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. flpregister.com.
Track & Field
UH Sunrise Meet: 8 a.m., Jan. 25, T.C. Ching Field, UH. hawaiiathletics.com.
Walk
St. Marianne Cope Charity: 2 miles, 7:30 a.m., Jan. 19, Kakaako Waterfront Park. stfrancishawaii.org.
