17.Mar.2011 SOWH athletes, supporters to carry ‘Flame of Hope’
The Hawaii Police Department and volunteers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through the streets of Kailua-Kona Sunday, April 10, in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. This event, known as the Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is a tradition in the law enforcement community around [...]
Batter Up: Special Olympics hosts softball tournament
Special Olympics West Hawaii is hosting a softball tournament from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Old Kona Airport fields, located behind the Kona Community Aquatics Center. Kona, Honokaa and Hilo softball and T-ball teams will compete for spots at the State Special Olympic Summer Games held in late May on [...]
24.Jan.2011 Special Olympics hosts barbecue, holds sign-ups for Spring sports
Special Olympics West Hawaii hosted its annual Kick-Off barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Kahaluu Beach Park. Athletes and volunteers signed up for the various Spring sports, such as softball, T-ball, swimming, track and field, and powerlifting. There were also be games, music, food and awards. Anyone interested in finding out [...]
21.Oct.2010 Yongs to head Game Managment Team
Sharon and Robert Yong are now in charge of Special Olympics West Hawaii’s Game Management Team. Their responsibilities include setting up tents and tables before tournaments, preparing refreshments, getting ice, handing out awards, setting up a membership table, running the first aid station and overseeing the clean up. Over the years, this couple have been [...]
Coaches, assistants need for Spring sports
Special Olympics West Hawaii seeks coaches for swimming and track and field for its Spring season. It is also looking for assistants to help softball coach John Ruiz. The organization will train coaches as needed. Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and [...]
20.Sep.2010 Help fuel SOWH’s dreams
Special Olympics West Hawaii, Tesoro Hawaii, Hawaii Police Department and volunteers will be filling tanks from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Tesoro on Queen Kaahumanu Highway, which is across from the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Tesoro is hosting “Fueling Dreams” events statewide at 12 gas stations to raise [...]
07.Jun.2010 Bocce ball begins
Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes, unified partners and volunteers interested in learning or competing in bocce ball should attend the sport’s first practice, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. June 8 at Pualani Estates park. This ancient game, dating back to the Roman Empire, closely resembles bowling. It requires skill, strategy and a little luck. There [...]
05.Apr.2010 SOWH to participate in Charity Walk
Special Olympics West Hawaii is participating in the 32nd annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, a statewide event that occurs simultaneously Saturday, May 15, on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai. More than 9,500 walkers raised $1.12 million and helped 190 local charities, including SOWH, in 2008. The Big Island event begins at 6:45 a.m. [...]
Cop On Top begins April 29
Due to a change of management at Safeway in Kailua-Kona, Cop On Top will now be held in the Spring instead of in the Fall. This annual fundraiser for Special Olympics West Hawaii will start at 6 a.m. Thursday, April 29, and conclude in the afternoon of Saturday, May 1. During those three days, local [...]