MAHALO NUI LOA!
Warmest aloha and biggest thanks to everyone who came out, played hard, and supported our 1st ever Hawaii Gay Kickball Classic in Kailua-Kona, Big Island. The planning committee would like to thank everyone for an absolutely wonderful weekend of kickball, camaraderie, new friendships and new beginnings! A huge mahalo to our hosts My Bar Kona and the Royal Kona Resort. And while everyone here is a winner in our eyes, we would like to recognize and congratulate all of our tournament winners and champions!
Competitive Division:
Champs: Whoroscopes (CA/HI)
Runner Ups: Pitches N Cream (Honolulu)
Spirit Award: Multiple Scoregasms (Maui)
Recreational Division:
Champs: 69ers (Kailua-Kona)
Runner Ups: BoomKanani’s (Kailua-Kona)
Spirit Award: Glamazons (Kailua-Kona)
All Tournament Teams (Competitive):
1. Pj Flores, Pitches N Cream (Honolulu)
2. Kim Ciser, Multiple Scoregasms (Maui)
3. Win Ye, Pitches N Cream (Honolulu)
4. Jaff An, Pitches N Cream (Honolulu)
5. Aaron Thomas, Thick Kick Boom (Honolulu)
6. Jon Dent, Thick Kick Boom (Honolulu)
7. Mari de Magalhaes Castro, Spread Eagles(Honolulu)
8. John George Roth, Pitch Better Have My Money (Kailua-Kona)
9. David Charles Falzone, Multiple Scoregasms (Maui)
10. Curtis Vick, Pitch Better Have My Money (Kailua-Kona)
All Tournament Teams (Recreational):
1. Jenny Brown, BoomKanani’s (Kailua-Kona)
2. Jennifer Jaques, BoomKanani’s (Kailua-Kona)
3. Grace Emanuel, Glamazons (Kailua-Kona)
4. Kalani Bright, Saucy Tacos (Honolulu)
5. Aaron-Wade Kaui Kamanu, 69ers (Kona)
6. Jordan Gilbert, Bear Force One (Honolulu)
7. Nick Mossholder, Bear Force One (Honolulu)
8. John Levangie, 69ers, (Kailua-Kona)
9. Ikaika Ho, BoomKanani’s (Kailua- Kona)
10. Ana Lillis, Hawaii Five Ho (Maui)
HAWAII GAY KICKBALL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Fields: Old Airport Recreational Center
Host Hotel: Royal Kona Resort
Host Bar: My Bar Kona
Transportation
- FREE Trolley around town every hour (trolley schedule here)
- Wendy's Rainbow Tours & Taxi Shuttle Service (lesbian owned) 808-747-4874
- Car rentals at Kona Airport
- Touro, Uber/Lyft, Taxi
Tournament Rulebook & Brackets
Rulebook for Hawaii Gay Kickball Classic 2022
Tourney Machine App: Brackets & Schedule
Friday 7/29/22
- Player Registration at Royal Kona Resort from 3-7pm
- Captains meeting at 7pm at Kai Eats & Drinks
- Opening Party at MyBar 9pm
Saturday 7/30/22
- Opening Remarks and Kumu Brad Blessing at 830am
- Round Robin games begin at 8/9am, end around 3pm (teams will play three 50-min matches)
Competitive Division Schedule - Round Robin 7/30/22
Recreational Division Schedule - Round Robin 7/30/22
- Lunch provided by Poi Dog Deli or own your own
- Ola Brew Company Happy Hour 3-8pm
- MyBar Social at 9pm
Sunday 7/31/22
- Double Elimination games begin at 8/9am (teams will play at least two 50-min matches)
Competitive Division Double Elimination Playoffs (8 teams)
Recreational Division Double Elimination Playoffs (7 teams)
- Lunch on your own
- Awards Ceremony & Tea Dance at MyBar at 5pm
Spread the Aloha and let’s KICK IT in Kona!!
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KICKBALL FIELDS LOCATION
Old Kona Airport Recreational Area
75-5560 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: 808-323-4322
HOST BAR
74-5606 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: 808-331-8789
HOST HOTEL
75-5852 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: 808-329-3111
Block Rates (mention Hawaii Gay Kickball Classic)
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Standard $275/night
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Ocean View $305/night
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Ocean Front $395/night
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Rooms rates are for "2 adults" and come with either 1 king or 2 queen size beds
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Daily resort fees have been WAIVED
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Parking fees have been WAIVED
ALTERNATIVE AIRBNB OPTION
Please check out local listings on airbnb.com for weekend rentals. Great for larger groups and teams!
ALTERNATIVE CAMPING OPTION
Camping option at Kohanaiki Beach Park (about 15-20 min north of the fields and My Bar Kona). Reservations are usually released 30 days in advance.
THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND KAILUA-KONA, BIG ISLAND
- According to Trip Advisor --> Click HERE for more information and bookings!
- Luau with Island Breeze Productions ($151.42 all inclusive), 5:15-8pm, call 808-329-8111
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