Public Invited to Attend HI-PAL 3-on-3 Invitational Basketball Tournament in North Kohala

The Hawaiʻi Police Department invites the public to attend the Hawaiʻi Police Activities League (HI-PAL)  3-on-3 Invitational Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in North Kohala.

The tournament will be held at Ikuo Hisaoka Gym, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Youth teams from across North Hawaiʻi will participate in a day of friendly competition and community engagement.

Ten teams representing Paʻauilo, Honokaʻa, Waimea, Waikoloa, and North Kohala will compete in a double-elimination format. The tournament will feature mixed teams of boys and girls across five age divisions: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U.

The event highlights HI-PAL’s mission to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community by promoting positive youth activities, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles.

The public is encouraged to attend this free, family-friendly, drug- and alcohol-free event and support Hawaiʻi Island’s youth athletes. Concessions, including food and drinks, will be available for purchase throughout the day.

For more information, contact the Hawaiʻi Police Department’s South Kohala Community Policing Section at (808) 887-3080 or North Kohala Community Policing Section at (808) 889-6540.