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[Updated: April 19, 2023]

14th Annual FilAm Charity Tournament

Events:  Tennis and Pickleball

When:  July 22-23, 2023

Where:  Holua Tennis and Paddle in Keauhou/Kailua Kona, HI
Player Perks:  FREE Food and Drinks; automatically entered in raffle for a week’s stay at a resort in Las Vegas

The tournament sponsored by the FilAm Hawaii Foundation, a 501(c)3 no-profit charity organization is a charity event that raises scholarship funds for eligible college bound Hawaii graduating high school students.   Since 2007, the charity event has helped over 100 students pursue their quest for higher education.

This is the biggest non-sanctioned United States Tennis Association (USTA) tournament in the state of Hawaii.  It is perennially one of the most popular and anticipated sporting event of the year on the island with players from across the state and the mainland.  Not only is there lots of competitive tennis, there are also fun activities for the whole family such as Dunk for Prizes, Spin-for-Win Wheel of Fortune, Silent Auction, Vendor Booths, Souvenir Shop, Ono grindz, and more. 

And this year, we are adding the fastest growing sport in the country:  Pickleball.

We invite everyone to come, compete, and/or participate in this fun event.

For more information, please visit http://www.FilAmHawaii.com

[Updated: February 10, 2021]

USTA Hawaii Pacific Inc. To Oversee Tennis Operations At Royal Kona Resort

The USTA Hawaii has been hired to oversee the tennis operations at the Royal Kona Resort

USTA Hawaii Pacific will handle operations of the resort’s tennis venue, including its four courts, the tennis club and pro shop.

Albert Murata has been named the resort’s new director of tennis. In his new role, Murata will oversee private lessons, clinics, junior programs and a retail store.

Click here to read the Press Release

To visit the Royal Kona Resort Tennis Club website click here

Website address: http://playtennis.usta.com/royalkona