Sports
MTB Kaua‘i up and rolling, on mission to elevate mountain biking on the Garden Isle
Nonprofit mountain biking association wants to create, enhance and preserve a world-class network of mountain biking trails throughout Kaua’i County while raising awareness and enthusiasm for a healthy outdoor activity and fostering the next generation of mountain bicyclists.
Maui will host Hawaiʻi’s first state championship for high school surfers next year
All five of Hawaiʻi’s interscholastic leagues will participate in surfing, after it was made an official high school sport in May when it was signed into law by Gov. Josh Green.
Tennis and pickleball courts at Wailua parks to temporarily close for maintenance
Work at the Wailua parks includes repainting concrete wall separating the courts and the sideline break areas, and installing windscreens along the court fences.
Night football games approved this fall under Kauaʻi County’s seabird-safe guidelines
High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.
Young golfers gain more experience through a tournament in Kauaʻi last weekend
Winners from the Kauaʻi Junior Championship include, Leo Saito from Hilo, Ethan Nakatsukasa from Honolulu, Madison Sur from Honolulu, Tay-Lina Nakagawa from Honolulu and Mia Nakaoka from Mililani.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic changes slated for 2025 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon
Kōloa, Po‘ipū, Lāwa‘i and Kalāheo roadways will be impacted by a combination of lane closures, full road closures and partial restrictions from early morning until early afternoon Aug. 31.
Toyota Hawaiʻi sponsors gridiron opportunity for Kaua‘i keiki through NFL FLAG Football
Firm sponsors three neighbor island squads, Including the Kaua‘i Flag Football team on the Garden Isle.
7th annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic set for July 18-20
Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the competition, hosted and organized by Kaua‘i nonprofit Kaikeha, that showcases some of the world’s best bodyboarding talent, from near and far.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association First Tee Hawai‘i announces winners of Wailua Challenge
Total of 38 junior golfers from throughout the islands teed up for the event at Wailua Golf Course on the beautiful east shore of the Garden Isle from June 27-28.
AARP awards $15,000 grant to kūpuna softball on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Senior Citizens Softball Association has received a $15,000 grant from AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge to enhance softball facilities, benefiting older adults across the island.
PGA general manager at Kauaʻi golf course enshrined into Callaway’s Staff Hall of Fame
Under Tom Freestone’s leadership, the Ocean Course at Hōkūala’s teaching staff offers lessons for keiki through seniors, including programming from the Aloha Section PGA, First Tee Hawai‘i, Operations36, Indigo Golf Partners and Troon.
UH-Hilo Vulcans to host free basketball clinic in Kapaʻa next week for keiki
“Basketball has been a tool for positive living here in the islands for several generations and it is our turn to pay it forward and do what we can to help grow the game,” Vulcans head basketball coach Kaniela Aiona said in an announcement for the clinics that will be hosted May 17-22 on 6 islands.
Reminder: Registration for Mayor’s Youth Track Meet closes April 16
The meet is scheduled for April 18 at Island School in Līhu‘e and will feature a variety of events such as sprints, relays, long jump, high jump and shot put.
Pine Trees Longboard Classic returns to Hanalei Bay with surfers from Hawaiʻi and beyond
The nonprofit Hawai‘i Surf Association, which adopted the three-day Longboard Classic this year, will utilize it as a fundraiser.
Kaua‘i skateboarders eagerly await new skateparks after reveal of ‘unbelievable’ designs
The Hanapēpē skatepark may break ground this summer. The Nāwiliwili project will take more time.
Registration open for 2025 Mini Hoopster, Junior Hoopster basketball
The Mini Hoopster League is open to boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade, while the Junior Hoopster League is for boys and girls in second and third grade. There is no cost to participate.
Kapaʻa wins state Division I football championship 10-7 in OT over Kanawaena
“I don’t even know what to say right now, except that these kids deserve it,” Kapa’a head coach Mike Tresler said.
Locals burn rubber at Kauaʻi Raceway Park, the United States’ westernmost drag strip
The final event of the 2024 season takes place Nov. 16, with Islanders of all ages, racing cars of all kinds, to compete for the title “King of the Track.”
Massachusetts teacher runs Kalalau Trail in 50 state challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer’s cure
“I really like showing that people in their 60s can do big things,” said Glenn Caffery.
The life of legendary Kauaʻi surfboard shaper now on the big screen
“Everybody’s surfing and they’re riding bigger and bigger waves, and truthfully we have Dick Brewer to thank for that,” said Executive Producer Teresa Tico.
