3 days of play - 1 day of adventures - A lifetime of memories
3 days of play - 1 day of adventures - A lifetime of memories
WELCOME MELE
Island Fest Welcome Mele
Coaches, Directors, and Island Fest staff.
Duke’s Waikiki is the proud host of our opening celebration, offering the perfect setting to kick off ISLAND FEST. Directors and coaches are invited to relax and enjoy breathtaking ocean views with their toes in the sand. This is the ideal opportunity for team leaders to collect their passes and itineraries, all while savoring a specially curated ISLAND FEST-themed menu of food and drinks. It’s an unforgettable start to an incredible event! Island Fest will provide appetizers and there is an cash bar for you to grab a drink and watch the sunset while we welcome you to Island Fest 2025.
OPENING CEREMONY
Opening Ceremonies and Blessing of the Courts
Island fest will host its opening blessing of the festival in traditional island style. Island Fest will have a kupuna bless the tournament during our opening ceremony to facilitate a deeper spiritual state and to welcome visiting teams to Hawaii. The purpose of the blessings is to signify not only the importance of the festival but to create a peaceful exchange with coaches, directors, and referees with a lei to be a symbol of love and respect.
INDOOR YOUTH ISLAND FEST CHAMPIONSHIP
Day 1 & 2 POOL PLAY: 8a-9p
Morning Pool 8a-2p, Afternoon Pool 2p-9p.
DAY 3 CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET: 8a-3p
The Indoor Youth Island Fest Championship is open to youth clubs from 11U to 17U. The tournament format features two days of pool play, followed by championship brackets on day three. Teams are guaranteed at least 8 games, with the opportunity to advance to the championship bracket based on pool play standings. Day three will include both single and double elimination rounds, offering an exciting path to the championship title.
AAU BEACH HONOLULU CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to youth beach teams 12u-17u. AAU Beach teams will compete for a bid to the AAU National Championships. The AAU Beach Honolulu Championship is proud to partner with Island Fest, offering top Hawaiian finishers free entry into the 2025 AAU Hermosa Beach Nationals bid event.
ISLAND FUN
We’re thrilled to partner with DIVE OAHU and CORAL CRATER to offer a curated selection of team bonding activities at exclusive rates for our tournament participants. These ISLAND FEST adventure partners will guide you through the stunning beauty of Hawaii, from the majestic mountains (mauka) to the crystal-clear ocean (makai). Players will have the chance to immerse themselves in thrilling adventures, experiencing the best of Hawaii’s natural wonders in an unforgettable way.
CLOSING MAKEKE AND LUAU
Teams from all events will come together to celebrate the end of a great tournament… Island Style.
A Makeke is a gathering of vendors and artisans. A luau is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that will be accompanied by entertainment. Our Closing ceremony captures the essence of Hawaiian culture, showcasing vibrant music, hula dancing, a delectable array of food and fun, locally made arts and crafts.