20.Sep.2010 Fall sports begin
Special Olympics West Hawaii has announced sports practices for the Fall season, which ends with the much-anticipated Holiday Classic State Games Dec. 4 and 5 on Oahu. Bowling practice is from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Sundays at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona. Basketball practice is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Kekuaokalani Gym in [...]
15.Feb.2010 Practice schedule for 2010 Spring sports
T-BALL& SOFTBALL – Occurs from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Old Kona Airport ball field, located on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. – First practice is Feb. 16. SWIMMING – Occurs from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday at Kona Community Aquatics Center, located on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. – First [...]
More photos from 2010 kickoff barbecue
West Hawaii Today freelance photographer Tad Kapa Humble took the following photo at the annual kickoff barbecue at Kahaluu Beach Park. His images appeared in the Feb. 2, 2010, edition of West Hawaii Today. See more of his fantastic photos taken that day by visiting the West Hawaii Today’s Web site, www.westhawaiitoday.com, or click here.
31.Mar.2009 HPA & Special Olympics host Fun Day
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, in partnership with Special Olympics Hawaii, is hosting a Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The event will be held at HPA’s Stanford W. Shutes Track, located at the school’s Upper Campus. The Fun Day features events for every fitness level — from the serious athlete [...]
25.Mar.2009 Change the conversation
Most people don’t think of the word “retard” as hate speech, but that’s exactly what it feels like to millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends. Using “retard” as a term of derision is just as cruel and offensive as any other slur. Spread the Word to End the Word will raise [...]
Words matter
Official statement issued March 20 from Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver regarding U.S. President Barack Obama’s comment on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno “President Obama called last night and expressed his regret and he apologized. He said that he did not intend to humiliate Special Olympics athletes or people with intellectual disabilities. He was [...]
30.Dec.2008 Seasons greetings
From Christmas and Chanukah to Kwanzaa and New Year’s, Special Olympics West Hawaii wishes its athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters a very happy, healthy and safe holiday. Celebrate the occassions with magic, merriment and memories.
14.Dec.2008 Reflections on the 2008 Holiday Classic
The sports skills and spirit that define a true athlete and team were exhibited by Special Olympics West Hawaii at the 2008 Holiday Classic on Oahu. Held Dec. 5-7 at Hickam Air Force Base and the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base, this event included a multi-division three-day basketball tournament and Individual Skills Competition, Singles, Doubles [...]
03.Dec.2008 Athletes, coaches & volunteers wear SOWH pride
When Special Olympics teams travel to competitions, area colors are worn. This helps keep track of members of various groups in busy airports and around the various venues. Such places are usually filled with hundreds of athletes, coaches and chaperones from throughout the state. Area colors are also proudly worn during the impressive “Parade of [...]