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.

Kamikaze Girls Fast Pitch Softball—Interested and experienced 14u, 16u and 18u players. Teams to play in local tournaments, as well as Mainland tournaments (16u and 18u teams only). Practice begins in February 13. Fee: $250, covers league, tournament, and uniform fees. Information: Mitch Matsumoto, 306-3610 or 732-4496; e-mail: kamikazesb@aol.com.

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 in Feb. 22. Wednesday nights at Kam Bowl, 9 p.m. Four-person teams. Late entry deadline: Feb. 28. Prizes for first, second, third and fourth. Information: Don, 330-7388.

VOLLEYBALL

Iolani girls head coaching position. Now accepting applications, interested parties should contact the Iolani Athletic Department, 943-2208 or email: 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 G., 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. Monday and Wednesday's from 4-5 p.m. at University High School. Information: 381-9410 or e-mail bdshawaii@hotmail.com.

Rainbow Wrestling Club. After-school/summer program starts in March, now accepting interest boys & girls ages 11-18. Must be in a Pac- ILH school to apply. Will be held on Monday's and Wednesday's 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 & 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 Monday's and Wednesday's from 5-6 p.m. at University Lab School. Information: 381-9410 or e-mail bdshawaii@hotmail.com.

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