"Tournament Details"

Hopu Ka Lewa 12 Logistics

Kickoff: Registration will occur at Waimanalo Polo Fields Friday evening between 4 pm and 9 pm or Saturday morning between 6:30 am and 8 am. Field is on the mountain side of Kalanianaole Highway across from Bellows Beach.

Games: Waimanalo Polo Fields, 41-1200 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo, Oahu

  • Friday Night - Dinner and Opening Ceremony will be Friday night, November 11th.
  • Saturday games 8:30am - roughly 5pm.
  • Sunday games 8:30am - roughly 5pm (including field semi's and finals)
  • Monday - Hat Draw on the beach

Food: Breakfast and dinner will be provided for you at the fields.

  • Breakfast will be served 7-8am , pretty much continental fare. Lunch is on your own; however, there will be a couple of local vendors at the fields for convenience. Bring money. Other options are in Waimanalo, a five minute drive.
  • Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm, and second servings will begin at 7:15 pm to allow for slow shower(s) to ensure they are fed.
  • Entertainment will follow both evenings.

Camping?

  • We have Sherwoods (aka Waimanalo Bay Beach Park) right across the street!

  • -Fields camping at the fields is limited to Hopu commitee and VIP's (permission given by volunteer coordinator for breakfast duty and a few other choice jobs). ALL OTHERS WILL BE KICKED OUT (this is a Polo Field rule, not ours, please understand)

Travel Details

Rental cars are available at the airport.

If you prefer not to camp, rental options are available, but you are on your own to secure them. Search near/under 'Waimanalo'. Honolulu is a 45 minute drive.

If you need assistance with housing before or after the tournament, please contact us and we will try to find floor space, yard space, or direct you to great camping.

How do I get there?

  • By Plane: Fly into Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Just about every major airline serves HNL.
  • By Car: From the airport, Waikiki, or anywhere in Honolulu-get on H1 East. Take it until it ends! H1 turns into Kalanianaole Highway, which passes by Hawaii Kai, Hanauma Bay, Sandy Beach, Sea Life Park, and through Waimanalo. When you see the McDonald's on your right, in Waimanalo, you've got less than a half-mile to go. The fields will be on your left; camping is at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, on your right.
  • By Bus: From the airport-get on bus 19 or 20 heading towards Waikiki Beach. Get off at Hotel and Alakea. Cross Hotel Street, walk up Alakea a few meters (by the District Court House) and transfer to bus 57 heading towards Kailua/Sea Life Park. The bus ride is 30 minutes to an hour after you transfer, so be patient! Get off at the bus stop right outside of the Waimanalo Polo Fields/ Waimanalo Beach Recreation Area. Officially, no luggage is allowed on the bus, so pack light! From Waikiki-catch bus 58 heading towards Hawaii Kai/Sea Life Park from any of a number of bus stops on Kuhio Avenue. After a long (45 min or so) ride, get off in Waimanalo at the bus stop right outside of the Waimanalo Polo Fields/ Waimanalo Beach Recreation Area. Bus rides are $2 one way.