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Project Information
<br />*45. Projectritle
<br />Hawaii Island Labor Day Classic Volleyball Tournament
<br />46. Project Start Date
<br />08/28/2025
<br />47. Project End Date
<br />O8/31/2025
<br />*48. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
<br />South Hilo
<br />*49. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 7
<br />EXHIBIT A
<br />*50. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
<br />The Hawaii Island Labor Day Volleyball Classic aims to become a premier high school girls' volleyball toumament, attracting teams nationwide and boosting the Big
<br />Island's economy through sports tourism. The tournament will be held annually over Labor Day weekend, featuring high-level competition in a unique Hawaiian setting.
<br />The theme, "Where Competition Meets Aloha," encapsulates the blend of intense play and the spirit of aloha. With a backdrop of Hawaii's stunning landscapes, the
<br />tournament promises an unparalleled experience for athletes, coaches, and team supporters, underscoring our commitment to bring both high level competition and a
<br />culturally rich Hawaii experience
<br />*51.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />The mission of USAV and MOK is to be the world leader in volleyball. Develop, standardize, and coordinate volleyball activities on the local level. Development of players,
<br />coaches, and officials on the local level. Provide an opportunity for members to participate and improve their volleyball skills. Provide a competitive, safe, and healthy
<br />environment for members to compete in the sport of volleyball. Stimulate participation and growth at all levels of play.
<br />*52. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project
<br />USA Volleyball manages over 32 Junior Clubs with over 70 participating teams in the Moku O Keawe region. USA Volleyball has been excited to collaborate with the
<br />Labor Day Classic and to get talented young players to Hawaii Island nationwide. With the Labor Day Classic being held here in Hilo, the level of play Is raised with the
<br />competition. The Hawaii Island high school teams has a high percentage of players that participate in USA - Moku O Keawe clubs, which makes for highly competitive
<br />high school teams. The Classic also provides for families and the communities to enjoy and experience all the games with a different point of view by watching their
<br />daughters play against highly skilled players of their same age. The Labor Day Classic prides itself with teams showing their camaraderie for each other and establishes
<br />new friendships as well.
<br />*53. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />CRF Budget Form - District 7 (Villegas).xisx
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the HawaPi County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public
<br />benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
<br />54. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits
<br />to be derived from your County fund request:
<br />Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
<br />*55. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
<br />Objective #1: Create an annual volleyball event that will boost the economy of the Big Island, our previous two Labor Day Classic volleyball tournaments was limited to
<br />24 teams. Although our goal for 2024 was 32 teams, we were able to secure 40 teams, 27'from the mainland and it of our top teams from within the state. Everyone
<br />in the Visitor tourist Industry benefited. Hotels were almost completely booked, retail vans were difficult to secure, restaurants we packed and our local stores busy. The
<br />Influx of 40 teams, their support staff and parents, spending a minimum of 5-7 days in Hilo undoubtedly help boost our local economy. Objective #2: Foster Volleyball
<br />growth and education for our youth. Our Hawaii teams from around the state had a unique opportunity to experience, learn and compete against some of the highest
<br />level of high school volleyball completion in the state. A huge advantage is that our Hawaii Teams didn't have to leave the state, instead top competitive teams come to
<br />us. Our Hawaii Teams from around the state has a unique opportunity to experience competition against highly ranked teams from across the USA, without having m
<br />leave the State. Tournaments to the mainland is the primary way our top Hawaii teams seek the best competition. With the Labor Day Classic, our Hawaii teams need
<br />only travel inter -island to compete with the best, allowing schools with smaller budgets to still participate in a high-level tournament. Objective #3: To grow the
<br />tournament from 24 teams to 32 teams by year 2026 and back to 40 teams in 2027. Over 10 teams from last year's tournament have secured spots for this year's 2025
<br />Labor Day Classic.
<br />*56. For the project you are applying for, do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with another department of the County of Hawari during the
<br />upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
<br />No
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