Hawai‘i International Futsal Cup registration open
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation, announces that registration is now open for the 2024 Hawai‘i International Futsal Cup to be held in Hilo, August 9-11.
“We are honored to work with our partners to bring various forms of competition to all our residents – young and seasoned,” Mayor Mitch Roth said. “These are opportunities for folks to come together, play something they love, and build their community. That is why we continue to make significant investments in our parks and facilities so that we can support these types of events islandwide.”
Following a successful inaugural year in 2023, the event returns with opportunities for youth and adults to compete during the three-day tournament.
“Hosting the 2024 Hawai‘i International Futsal Cup creates an opportunity for local athletes to discover and experience a dynamic sport that is relatively new to Hawai‘i but very popular internationally,” Parks and Recreation administrator Lindsey Iyo said. “It promises to be a really fun weekend of competition, sportsmanship and cultural exchange, with a delegation from Japan joining the tournament again this year. Mahalo to Hawai‘i Futsal and the WeGo! Foundation for partnering with us to bring this exciting event to Hawai‘i Island.”
Originally developed in Uruguay in the 1930s, Futsal is like soccer but is played on a hard court, usually indoors, with five players per side. The smaller space creates a fast-paced sport that emphasizes technique and skill.
The 2024 Hawai‘i International Futsal Cup will take place at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Pana‘ewa Park.
Divisions
• Girls: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U
• Boys: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U
• Women’s Open
• Men’s Open
Cost: $375 per team
Registration Deadline: July 26, 2024
To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/2024HIFutsalCup and scan the QR code in the attached flyer.
For more information on this very special event, please call the Recreation Division Office at (808) 961-8740 or email recreation@hawaiicounty.gov. Register now while this special opportunity lasts and before spots fill up.
HCRA Scholarship deadline approaching
Any registered HCRA paddler seeking a Trade, Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Terminal is encouraged to apply for the 2024 HRCA Scholarship. Awards range from $500 to a maximum of $2,000 to be awarded to a part-time or full-time student. One or more applicants will be selected.
The deadline to apply is Monday, and the presentation of the scholarships will take place at the HCRA State Championship on August 3 in Honolulu. For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit hcrapaddler.com.