23.Jun.2009 ATHLETE PROFILE: Adrian Cleintuar
Name: Adrian Cleintuar Age: 25 Hometown: Grand Junction, Colorado Nicknames: “A”, “Age”, Gorilla and Rhino What sports and activities do you participate in with Special Olympics West Hawaii? In 2009, I trained and competed in powerlifting. Since I’ve been with the program, I have participated in track & field, basketball, bowling, soccer, bocce, powerlifting, T-ball [...]
17.Jun.2009 Way to go Powerlifters!
West Hawaii Today’s Sports Department wrote a fantastic brief about the Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes that participated in Summer Games powerlifting competition. The brief was published June 9 and can be viewed on the newspaper’s Web site. Here’s an excerpt: Kailua-Kona’s Adrian Cleintuar took first place in the 198-pound weight class of the Special Olympics Hawaii [...]
Hooray for Apple!
Congrats to Special Olympics West Hawaii athlete Apple Isidro for graduating from Kealakehe High School. Someone once said, “For every ending, there’s a new beginning; for every memory, there’s a dream ahead.” May every success be yours and all your dreams come true. Best wishes.
Summer Games photos and video
Special Olympics West Hawaii participated in the Summer Games held at the University of Hawaii-Manoa from May 29 to May 30. Summer Games marks the end of the Spring season. Mahalo to the athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, friends and supporters. You are valued highly and important to the success of the Special Olympics program. Long-time [...]
05.Jun.2009 Volunteer at the Kona Marathon
Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes, coaches, volunteers, family and friends are encouraged to sign up for the Kona Marathon aid station. The Kona Marathon will be held on Sunday, June 28. SOWH’s aid station will be located in front of the Chevy dealer. The hours will be from 5:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will [...]
Bocce Begins
Special Olympics West Hawaii bocce ball practice begins at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Pualani Park in Kailua-Kona. Practice will be held Tuesdays and Fridays. All athletes and volunteers must wear closed toe shoes, absolutely no slippers. Also bring water and snacks. Athletes with personal assistants will practice from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. [...]
Summer Hula Program
Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes, coaches, families and friends, as well as dancers in Halau Makanani, are invited to a special summer hula show Saturday, June 6, at the Kona International Market Place. Attendees are asked to wear their favorite aloha attire and watch a fantastic polynesian program, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the front [...]