Hilo Community Policing to Hold HI-PAL Kendama Tournament Nov. 8

The Hawai‘i Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section and the Hawai‘i Isle Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will host their first HI-PAL Kendama Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium, 350 Kalanikoa Street in Hilo.

The family-friendly event will feature a kendama tournament, food booths, collectible vendors, and other activities. Attendees will also have opportunities to win prizes, including a Sweets kendama.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Competition brackets will be divided into two skill levels: beginner and experienced. Each bracket will have divisions for elementary, intermediate, and high school participants.

The top two winners from each division will also win a special prize.

The Hawai‘i Police Department and HI-PAL invite the community to come out, enjoy the activities, and support this event featuring a popular past time. 

For more information, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Pagan of the Hilo Community Policing Section at (808) 961-2350 or ryan.pagan@hawaiipolice.gov.