Five Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes and three coaches participated April 19 in The Club in Kona’s “Survival of the Fitness Challenge.”
The athletes were Isaiah Wong, Marina Ruiz, Lois Philips, Edna Philips and Adrian Clientuar. The coaches were Denise Lindsey, Ben Sulliban and Shannon Hardy.
Fitness Challenge Events were: 12-minute run/walk; pull ups (until failure); push ups (until failure); sit ups (timed for 1 minute); wall squat (until failure); burst jump (how high can you jump); hip flex (flexibility test consisting of reaching past your toes sitting down); trunk flex (standing torso flex reach).
“All the athletes and coaches out did themselves. No one held themselves back,” said Coach Denise Lindsey. “It was a true test of strength, endurance and courage for all.”
SOWH athlete Edna Philips does the 12-minute walk test.
SOWH athlete Lois Philips and Assistant Coach Shannon Hardy finished the 12-minute run or walk test.
SOWH Assistant Coach Shannon Hardy running the 12-minute fit test!
From left to right: SOWH participants Adrian Clientuar, Edna Philips and Isaiah Wong do the one-minute sit up challenge. SOWH Assistant Coaches Shannon Hardy and Ben Sulliban help.
Team Katie & SOWH Team — (From left to right and standing: Katie, Edna, Isaiah, Lois, Sherry, Marina, Nancy and Shannon) (From left to right and bottom: Adrian, Denise and Ben)
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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 more about Special Olympics, what the organization does and who it serves can call SOWH Area Director Dave Ross at 345-1344 or visit www.sowh.org.
Enjoy the following photos taken at the barbecue by SOWH Powerlifting Coach Denise Lindsey:
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The Hawaii Honda Dealers Association plans to donate $20,000 to a local nonprofit that receives the most votes on its Facebook fan page.
Special Olympics Hawaii is one of the nonprofits listed and was in second place, as of Jan. 3. Please vote for Special Olympics Hawaii at http://www.facebook.com/HawaiiHondaDealers.
Voting goes until Jan. 11 and voters do not have to have a facebook page or account to participate.
The charitable organization with the most votes will receive the Hawaii Honda Dealers Advertising Association $20,0000 contribution, as well as a 30-second public service announcements promoting their organization on several local televisions stations in the first quarter of 2011.
“Twenty thousand dollars is a lot of money, and could really give a boost to our program to start the year off,” said Nancy Botelo, president and chief executive officer of Special Olympics Hawaii. “With your help, I know we can win this! Mahalo nui loa.”
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“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something. You can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.”
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Powerlifting is much more than squats, bench presses and dead lifts. It’s about barriers, perseverance and success, according to Special Olympics.
“Training, determination and attitude determine the fine line between success and failure,” states the global nonprofit organization that recognizes the value and gifts of people with disabilities. “The bar may test an athlete’s physical abilities, but an internal desire to improve — to not settle for less — is the drive behind the strain and dedication of the sport.”
Please enjoy the following photos taken Thursday, Nov. 4, during powerlifting practice at The Club in Kona.
Meet SOWH's Powerlifting Team: Adrian Clientuar, Assistant Coach Nancy Pursley, Marina Ruiz, Head Coach Denise Lindsey, Isaiah Wong and Ray Donager.
Athlete Ray Donager works the camera while working the lat's.
Athlete Adrian Cleintuar hams it up on the hamstring machine.
Athlete Marina Ruiz does a shoulder work out.
Athlete Isaiah Wong gives it his best during his chest workout.
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A bazaar and custom car show will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Arc of Kona’s main facility, located above Konawaena High School in Kealakekua.
This event raises funds for and awareness of the needs of people living with disabilities.
It is a family-fun day with entertainment, food, a silent auction, trash and treasure, and many products available for sale from participants and families.
The Arc of Kona, doing business as Kona Krafts, is a private, nonprofit charitable organization established to aid people with disabilities, their advocates and families. At its administrative offices, the organization supports participants living on the Big Island through its service centers in Kealakekua and Honokaa and its group home in Captain Cook.
For more information, call (808)323-2626, e-mail xan@arcofkona.org or visit www.arcofkona.org.
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Full Life Hawaii is hosting a Seek Knowledge and Talk Story from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at its Hilo office on Keawe Street.
Healthy relationships and sexuality will be presented by Dr. Rhonda Black, a special education profession at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Black is committed to using the power of education to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, as well as those who are under-represented politically, socially and economically. Much of her time has been spent giving presentations and workshops on sexuality; consulting with families; and providing training for teachers, parents, and young adults with disabilities about issues surrounding sexuality including appropriate ways to seek social approval, express affection, and develop intimate relationships.
Heavy pupus and beverages will be included at this free event. Everyone is welcome.
Full Life Hawaii is a nonprofit organization that assists in the empowerment of people with developmental disabilities by enabling them to achieve and enjoy a self-determined quality of life.
For more information, visit www.fulllifehawaii.org.
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Twenty-four West Hawaii athletes hit the lanes again Oct. 24 at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona, where they competed in Special Olympics Area Singles Bowling Tournament.
Scores from this contest will be used to determine divisions at The Holiday Classic, which will be held Dec. 4 and 5 on Oahu.
As in all Special Olympics sports, bowling competitions are structured so that athletes compete with others of similar ability in equitable divisions. This way, athletes of all skill levels are assured of meaningful participation in their sport.
Bowling is divisioned by gender, age and ability. At the area level, this often means that there may be only one or two individuals in a division. However, these divisions become fully populated once athletes reach the state-level competitions.
RESULTS:
Male, age 8-15, asst. ramp
- 1st Place: Micah DelaCruz, 258 points
Female, age 16-21, asst. ramp
- 1st Place: Lindsey Miedema, 303 points
Female, age 16-21, singles
- 1st Place: Marinna Takahashi-Ruiz, 242 points
Male, age 16-21, asst. ramp
- 1st Place: Shawn Lehano, 230 points
Male, age 16-21, singles
- 1st Place: Isaiah Wong, 357 points
- 2nd Place: Preston Buckley, 255 points
- 3rd Place: Quentin Wong, 241 points
Female, age 22-29, singles
- 1st Place: Jennifer Poblano, 216 points
- 2nd Place: Mary Conner, 183 points
Male, age 22-29, asst. ramp
- 1st Place: Michael Makanui, 389 points
Male, age 22-29, singles, division A
- 1st Place: Robbie Sanoria, 386 points
- 2nd Place: Adrian Cleintuar, 345 points
Male, age 22-29, singles, division B
- 1st Place: Shane Follosco, 224 points
- 2nd Place: Lendon Ventura, 196 points
Female, age 30 and up, singles
- 1st Place: Edna Phillip, 335 points
- 2nd Place: Lois Phillip, 284 points
- 3rd Place: Dorrit Williams, 129 points
Male, age 30 and up, singles, division A
- 1st Place: Kelly Yonemura, 562 points
- 2nd Place: Ray Donager, 412 points
- 3rd Place: David Goodrich, 269 points
Male, age 30 and up, singles, division B
- 1st Place: Shannon Salas, 228 points
- 2nd Place: David Moore, 216 points
- 3rd Place: Norman Matsubara, 203 points
- 4th Place: Murray Williams, 170 points
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Special Olympics West Hawaii’s Unified Bowling Tournament was held Oct. 17 at KBXtreme in Kailua-Kona. Forty-six athletes and unified partners competed for ribbons and a spot at the “Holiday Classic,” which will be Dec. 4 and 5 on Oahu.
RESULTS:
Division 1
- 1st place: Kona Cookie Monsters (Michael Tom Makanui, Josh Yong, Micah Delacruz, and Daniel Dellacruz)
- 2nd place: Kona Iron Bowlers (Shawn Lehano, Nina Lehano, Lindsey Miedema, and Doreen Parker)
Division 2
- 1st place: Kona Spare Me (Jennifer Pablano, Debbie Pablano, Murray Williams and Les Lund)
- 2nd place: Kona Jewels (Dorrit Williams, Coann Gierke, Edna Phillip and Carol Barfoot)
- 3rd place: Kona Strikers (Lendon Cariega-Ventura, Ryan Marino, Shane Follosco and Madelyn Follosco)
Division 3
- 1st place: Kona Kingpins (Marinna Takahashi Ruiz, John Ruiz, Lois Phillip and Rich Randazzo)
- 2nd place: Kona Cosmic Demons (Adrian Cleintuar, Eric Cleintuar, Ray Donager and Bob Gierke)
- 3rd place: Kona Where Da Pins At (Preston Buckley, Sharilynn Pine,David Moore and Andy Barfoot)
Division 4
- 1st place: Kona Wongs (Quentin Wong, Jacob Wong Jr., Isaiah Wong and Jacob Wong Sr.)
- 2nd place: Kona Gold (Robbie Sanoria, Carl Warner, Lona Warner and Kelly Yonemura)
Mahalo to: KBXtreme; Area Director Dave Ross; Head of Delegation Lona Warner; Head Coach Barbara Bach; Rob and Sharon Yong; SOWH Games Management Team; Ke Ala O Ka Rose 4-H Club led by Jeanie Kutsunai; Members of Kealakehe and Konawaena High Schools’ bowling teams; adult leaders JoAnn Perry and Cheryl Matthews; and volunteers Jonathan Kutsunai, Chase Benbow, Harley Jarvis, Jeannie Kutsunai, Serena Jarvis, Amanda Abe, Megan Delaries, Mahina Matthews, Sarah Albrecht, Arrion Llantos and Davis Kauwe.
Enjoy the following fantastic photos volunteers Nikki Cleintuar and Jeannie Kutusunai took during the tournament. To view more images, click here.
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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 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Their child is involved in Special Olympics.
Anyone interest in donating refreshments and snacks for tournaments or volunteers to help the Game Management Team can email sharonyong50@yahoo.com or call (808) 756-2186.
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