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COMING UP
SOFTBALL
Feb. 24-26—Hawai'i ASA is hosting 2006 National Umpire School. Trainers from Hawai'i and the Mainland will be here for field mechanics, rule interpretations, plate mechanics. Get certified for the 2006 seasons. Classes to be held at the Central O'ahu Park. Fee: $75. Information: Walter Yamasuka, 455-5554; or Warren Okinaka, 455-5128.
TENNIS
Round Robin Ladder League at Central Regional Park Tennis Complex—For 7 weeks, play others in your group, one match per week. Initial groupings based on NTRP level or self-rating and gender. Singles and doubles, all ages. Fee: $24. Information: 677-1334, or www.hawaiitennis.org.
NEEDED
BASKETBALL
Teams for 6-foot-1 and under league. Season begins April 1. Games played Saturdays at Kawaiaha'o Gym. Fee: $450 per team. Deadline: March 17. Cash prizes for first and second. Information: Bebo, 590-0989.
BOWLING
Teams for mixed league. Season begins Feb. 22. The league will be on Wednesday nights at Kam Bowl at 9 p.m. Four-person teams. Entries will be still accepted until March 1. Prizes for top four teams. Information: Don Marumoto, 330-7388.
VOLLEYBALL
Iolani girls varsity volleyball head coach. Now accepting applications. Interested parties should contact the Iolani athletic department at 943-2208 or e-mail: schroers@iolani.org.
ONGOING
AIKIDO
Aikido classes with the Aikido Ohana.—At Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai'i. Tuesdays and Fridays, children's classes 3:30-5 p.m., adult beginner's classes 5:15-6:15 p.m.. Fee: $20 a month. Information: Chris Li, 221-8656 or www.aikidoohana.org.
KARATE
Funakoshi Shotokan Karate-do—Accepting new members for traditional karate training and self-defense. Classes held at Manoa Valley District Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Fee: $99 for 3 months. Information: 371-7670.
Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association—At Mililani Recreation Center No. 5 (Mililani Mauka). Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. Information: visit www.hawaiiankajukenbo.com.
KUNG FU
Wing Chun Kung Fu—Extremely effective self defense system. Students ages 12 and older. Classes held at Benjamin Parker Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Information: Ned, 234-1194.
RUNNING
Faerber's Flyers women's running club. For women of all ages and abilities at the University of Hawai'i track, Cooke Field. Wednesdays at 5:15-7 p.m. Fee: $50 per year. Information: Caroline, 277-3609.
SOFTBALL
O'ahu Junior Olympic girls fast pitch—Now registering for teams island wide for the 2006 season. For age groups: 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, 16 & under, and 18 & under divisions. Information: Manny, 622-4882 or visit www.asahawaii.com.
STICK FIGHTING
Kali/Escrima (Filipino martial arts) Association at Manoa Valley on Sundays 3:30-5:30 p.m. Information: 371-7670 or 946-0022.
TENNIS
K2TENS Fun Night Doubles. At Moanalua High School, Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 p.m. Fee: $35 for 7 weeks. Information: Kyle Kaneshiro, 721-8367.
WRESTLING
Beat the Streets Through Wrestling. For children 4 to 11 for free, non-profit after-school youth program. Learn balance, coordination, flexibility, and advanced techniques. Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. at University Lab School. Information: 381-9410 or e-mail bdshawaii@hotmail.com.
Rainbow Wrestling Club. After-school/summer program starts in March, now accepting interest boys and girls ages 11-18. Must be in an ILH school to apply. Will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at University Lab School. Information: 381-9410 or e-mail bdshawaii@hotmail.com.
Rainbow Elite Kids Wrestling. After-school/summer program starts in March, now accepting interest boys and girls ages 4-11. Must have proven grappling, balance, and coordination skills. Limited to 10 spots, weights from 45-80 lbs. Will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at University Lab School. Information: 381-9410 or e-mail bdshawaii@hotmail.com.