Kalama Courts to Re-Open, Free Youth Basketball Tourney

Kalama Park, file photo by Wendy Osher.

By Maui Now Staff

A free co-ed youth basketball tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in celebration of the grand re-opening of the Kalama Park Basketball Courts.

The 3-vs-3 tournament is hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation and will consist of three age brackets: 12 and under; 15 and under; and 18 and under.

Teams are allowed to have a maximum of four players, which may consist of all males, all females or mixed.  Each participating team will be guaranteed a minimum of four games.

The tournament will also feature a variety of skill challenges, including a 3-point contest, free-throw contest, hot spot challenge and a skills obstacle course.

There is no charge to register; however, teams must register by Friday, Sept. 18. Registration forms are available at the South Maui Parks and Recreation Office, located at the Kīhei Community Center, at 303 East Līpoa Street.

Volunteers for the tournament are also needed.  Anyone interested is asked to call Cody Tesoro at (808) 879-4533.