Hawaiʻi Police Department to host competitive kendama tournament during event on Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Isle Police Activities League is hosting the first Kendama Classic in Hilo this Sunday.
The Hawaiʻi Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section is hosting the family-friendly event and tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium. Along with kendama, there will also be food booths, collectible vendors, and other activities.
A Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy similar to the cup-and-ball game that is played by tossing the ball into the air and attempting to catch it on the stick point. It has since evolved into a popular modern competitive sport and action hobby
Registration for the tournament 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.
For more information, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Pagan of the Hilo Community Policing Section at (808) 961-2350 or ryan.pagan@hawaiipolice.gov.
