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UPCOMING EVENTS

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* BASKETBALL

May 11-The Harlem Globetrotters will play a game at War Memorial Gym on May 11, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 each, and can be purchased in person at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center box office, via phone by calling 242-7469 or online at mauiarts.org.

June 4-8-The Basketball Maui/NBC Basketball Camp for boys and girls age 8-18 is scheduled for June 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at gyms in Central Maui and West Maui. The fee is $145.00, which also pays for a ball, T-shirt and admission to the "Night of Shooting Stars" at the Lahaina Civic Center. NBA players are to appear at the camp. Bus service from Kihei will be offered. Forms are available at basketballmaui.com, and in-person registration for West Maui is scheduled for 8-11 a.m. on Saturday at the Lahaina Civic Center. Contact: info@basketballmaui.com, Dan Williams, 276-0260; Buzz Dahlen (360) 631-4597; (800) 520-1709.

June 9-Basketball Maui's "Night of Shooting Stars," an event that will include a concert by Christafari and two exhibition games, including one with NBA players, is scheduled for June 9 at the Lahaina Civic Center. The concert is to begin at 3 p.m., and the games at 5 and 8. Tickets cost $10 in advance, and $15 at the door, or $5 in advance and $8 at the door for the concert only. For all tickets, 11 can be purchased for the price of 10. Information is available at basketballmaui.com. Contact: (800) 520-1709, info@basketballmaui.com.

June 9-Tryouts for the Maui Sports Academy College Summer Men's League are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 9 at the Lahaina Civic Center. The league is open to current high school players, current and former college players and Maui's top adult-league players. Games will be played at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Lahaina Civic Center. Preseason scrimmages will begin June 14, and the season is scheduled for June 16-July 21. Contact: info@mauisportsacademy.com, 280-9545.

June 18-22-The Hawaii High School Basketball Exposure Camp, for boys varsity-level players, is scheduled for June 18-22 at the Lahaina Civic Center. The fee is $425 for participants who bring their own air mattress or futon, and $450 for those requiring bedding from the camp. Financial assistance will be available through MySportsDreams.com. The fee will also pay for housing, three meals per day and a jersey, T-shirt, shorts and basketball. Contact: info@mauisportsacademy.com, 280-9545.

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* CYCLING

May 19-A mountain-bicycle race is scheduled for May 19, with a four-mile course starting near Makawao Veterans Cemetery and ending at Maliko Gulch. Registration is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m., and racing will start at 9. The event is open to riders of all skill levels, with a separate course for expert riders. The fee is $25 for adults, and $15 for participants under 18. Funds will help battle invasive species on the privately owned property on which the race will take place. Registration can be completed at Maui Cyclery in Paia. Contact: 579-9009.

Aug. 25-The Cycle to the Sun, a 36-mile race from Paia to the summit of Haleakala, 10,023 feet above sea level, is scheduled for Aug. 25, with a 6:30 a.m. start. Riders can register individually or as a three-person relay team. The entry fee is $200 for individual racers, or $300 for a team. A $25 fee will be charged after Aug. 6. Entry can be completed at cycletothesun.com.

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* FOOTBALL

June 15-The third annual Maui Football Combine is scheduled for June 15 at Lahainaluna Stadium. Participants are required to check in at 4 p.m., and official testing will start at 6 p.m. Testing will take place in the 40-yard dash, agility shuttle, three-cone shuttle, vertical jump and bench press. Timing for the running events will be conducted electronically. All results will be listed online. Registration for the free event can be completed at freeteams.net/mauifootballcombine, and the deadline is June 5.

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* GOLF

May 9-The deadline to register for U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links qualifying at Kaanapali is May 9. Qualifying is scheduled for May 28, and the tournament for July 5-8 at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wis. Entries can be completed at champs.usga.org/index.html.

May 23-The deadline to register for U.S. Amateur Public Links qualifying at Waiehu Municipal Golf Course is May 23. Qualifying is scheduled for June 16, and the tournament for July 9-14 at Soldier Hollow Golf Course in Midway, Utah. Entries can be completed at champs.usga.org/index.html.

May 30-The deadline to register for U.S. Girls Junior qualifying at the Wailea Old Blue Course is May 30. Qualifying is scheduled for June 19, and the tournament for July 16-21 at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, Calif. Entries can be completed at champs.usga.org/index.html.

May 30-The deadline to register for U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying at the Wailea Old Blue Course is May 30. Qualifying is scheduled for June 19-20, and the tournament for July 16-21 at the Golf Club of New England in Stratham, N.H. Entries can be completed at champs.usga.org/index.html.

June 8-The deadline to register for U.S. Senior Open qualifying at Kaanapali is June 8. Qualifying is scheduled for June 17, and the tournament for July 12-15 at Indianwood Golf & Country Club in Lake Orion, Mich. Entries can be completed at champs.usga.org/index.html.

July 1-The deadline to register for the Kings Cathedral Sports Ministry Scramble Golf Classic is July 1. The tournament is scheduled for July 14 at The Dunes at Maui Lani, with a 7 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee for the two-person modified scramble is $100 per golfer, which also pays for use of a cart, an awards banquet and entry into competitions for prizes, including a hole-in-one contest in which a Harley-Davidson motorcycle will be available. Contact: Glenn Foo Sum, 214-3531; Gerald Jones, 875-1177; Cranston Kapoi, 276-2459.

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* MARTIAL ARTS

July 21-The Sera's Kajukenbo Open is scheduled for July 21 at War Memorial Gym. Registration is to begin at 8 a.m., and matches at 10. The event is open to any age 5 or above, with competition in continuous sparring, controlled mixed martial arts and submission grappling. Contact: 205-9133, seraskajukenbo@yahoo.com.

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* MOTOR SPORTS

Saturday-The Maui Motocross Association will conduct a minibike race Saturday at Maui Motorsports Park. Gates will open at 7 a.m., and rider registration will begin at 8. Spectator admission will cost $6, with no charge for youths 5 and under.

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* PADDLING

May 10-The deadline to register for the OluKai Hoolaulea paddling races is May 10, with competition races from Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park scheduled for May 12-13. The standup race is to begin at noon on May 12, and the OC-1 race at noon on May 13. The events have a total purse of $15,000. A nontimed paddle is scheduled for 9 a.m. on May 12 from the Paia Youth and Cultural Center to Kanaha. Registration for all events can be completed at olukai.com. Registration must be completed by Friday for a premium entry that includes a dinner, jersey and pair of sandals.

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* RUNNING

Saturday-The Valley Isle Road Runners' fifth annual Na Holo Wahine 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. next to the Kanaloa Street skate park. Race applications are available at virr.com, Kihei Sporting Goods and at the Maui Family YMCA. Packet pick-up and late registration is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. on Friday at Kihei Sporting Goods. On race day, participants can begin signing in at 7 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Imua Family Services. Contact: 875-0178.

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* SOCCER

May 31-The entry deadline for the No Ka Oi Soccer Tournament is May 31, with games scheduled for June 20-23 at the Eddie Tam Complex. Boys and girls teams from under-8 to under-19 are eligible. The registration fee is $375 for under-8 teams, $400 for under-9 teams, $425 for under-10 teams, $475 for under-12 teams, $500 for under-14 teams and $550 for others. Contact: Tony Medeiros, 205-2344.

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* TENNIS

May 7-The deadline to register for an adaptive tennis clinic with instruction from Beth Arnoult, a member of the U.S. wheelchair tennis team in the 2008 Paralympics, is May 7. The clinic is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. on May 12 at the Kapalua Tennis Garden and is for anyone, whether or not disabled. Adaptive wheelchairs will be provided. The event will also have giveaways and a skills challenge with prizes. Contact: Tara Sabado, tara.sabado@mauicounty.gov, 270-7979.

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* TRACK AND FIELD

June 1-The deadline to register for the Hershey's Track and Field Games Maui state final is June 1, with competition scheduled for 4-7:30 p.m. on June 15 at Yamamoto Track & Field Facility. The event is open to boys and girls who will be at least 9 years old and no more than 14 on Dec. 31, 2012. Contact: Keoni Tengan, keoni.tengan@co.maui.hi.us or 572-8122.

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* TRIATHLON

June 10-The South Maui Triathlon is scheduled for 6 a.m. on June 10. The event consists of a 1.5-kilometer ocean swim, 40-kilometer bicycle leg and 10-kilometer run. The entry fees before June 2 are $120 for individuals and $165 for teams. After that, and until June 5, the fees will be $145 for individuals and $185 for teams. The fees include a one-day USA Triathlon membership, which will be refunded with proof of membership. Registration can be completed at southmauitriathlon.com. The event is also accepting volunteers. Contact: info@southmauitriathlon.com.

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April 29, 2012

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