Waikiki Community Center 25th Annual Ala
Wai Challenge presented by Hawaiian Electric
Co. scheduled January 24, 2010 
WCC 25th ANNUAL ALA WAI
CHALLENGE
2010 Race
Results click here
WCC 25th Annual Ala Wai Challenge presented
by Hawaiian Electric
Company returns to Ala Wai
Neighborhood Park on
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. till 1:30
p.m. The event
will begin with a traditional Hawaiian blessing at the
Ala Wai Playground & Park which is located at the
bottom of University
Ave. Over 20 teams participated in canoe races, Makahiki
games, Hawaiian Marketplace, food, Hawaiian lomi-lomi, canoe taxi
across the Ala Wai Canal to event site, and Hawaiian
entertainment.
At 8 a.m. the opening ceremony and
double-hulled canoe procession will kick off the races. This year,
our distinguished honorees are two living Hawaiian water sports legends Hannie
Anderson and Tay Perry. Both are two water sports
treasurers in the canoe world and deeply involved with Oahu Hawaiian
Canoe Racing Association (OHCRA) and Friends of
Hokule'a. Our honorees have inspired many with their involvement
and dedication to water sports and Hawaiian
culture.
Ala Wai Challenge is an outdoors sports event which
encourages team work and community building within the visitor
industry by promoting Hawaiian culture among visitors and residents.
Teams of twelve (12) participate in a 1/4 mile canoe
sprint along the Ala Wai Canal and obtain points with their skills
at the Makahiki Games—accruing points for their team. The final winner is declared
by the very popular Huki Kaula (Tug of War) to determine the
winner! A coveted
trophy is presented to the winning team at the award
presentation. Form a
team of twelve members and join the fun. Team registration is $420
and includes a shirt and lunch; all canoe supplies are
provided.
Enjoy fabulous entertainment, Tahitian show, craft and
art booths, lomi lomi massages and yummy food vendors throughout the
day. Bring the family
and have fun at this popular Waikiki event. A double-hulled canoe will
taxi guests across the Ala Wai canal (free of charge) until
noon.
2010 Event Sponsors: Presenting
Sponsor: Hawaiian Electric Company.
Contributing Sponsors: HMSA, Hawaii Tourism
Authoriy, Spam, HMSA and Seal Masters of Hawaii
For more information call 923-1802 and ask for Jeff at
ext. 109 or for craft booth information contact Denice at ext.
108. Visit our website
for more info!
2010 Presenting
Sponsor - Hawaiian Electric Co. 
    
Kalihi Sponsors: HMSA, SPAM and Seal Masters of
Hawaii
2010 WCC 25th
Annual Ala Wai Challenge Highlights and Race
Results
Waikiki Community Center’s 25th Annual Ala Wai
Challenge, sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Co., was enjoyed
by over two thousand Hawaii residents and visitors on Sunday,
January 24, 2010 at Ala Wai Neighborhood Park. This cultural event
showcased how the Hawaiian people competed in these unique sport
games, only found in Hawaii, and honored two water sports
legends: Tae Perry and
Hannie Anderson. Hundreds lined up on the makai side of the Ala Wai
Canal to catch the famous water canoe taxi which ferry them to the
event and view the floral double-hulled canoe procession.
In addition to canoe racing and
Hawaiian Makahiki games, one of the biggest hits was the traditional
hand pounded taro booth, fascinating visitors on how poi is
made. This was one of
the few events on O’ahu where attendees could experience the ancient
sport of Hawaiian culture known as Makahiki.
The
final results for 2010 are:
Outrigger Canoe
Race 2010 Winners
1st Place Novice – Koga Engineering &
Construction, Inc.
1st Place Mixed – HMSA
1st Place Women – Paddy Dunn
1st Place Men – Group Builders, Inc.
2nd Place Men – Princess Kawananakoa
Team
Makahiki Games
2010 Winners
1st Place – Princess Kawananakoa Team
2nd Place – Group Builders, Inc.
Huki Kaula (Tug of
War!) and Overall 2010 Winner!
1st Place – Princess Kawananakoa Team (Holding the
record since 2006)
The Ala Wai Challenge
was made possible through generous community and corporate
support. Mahalo
to: Hawaiian Electric
Co., Hawaii Tourism Authority, C&C of Honolulu, Seal Masters of
Hawaii, HMSA, SPAM, This Week Magazines, HA.KA Entertainment, New
Creations and O’ahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
(OHCRA).
2010 Canoe Teams: Aloha State Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning Inc., Aqua Hotels & Resorts, Ching Yuen Morikawa,
Doubletree Alana Hotel – Waikiki, Group Builders, Inc., Hali’ipua
Flowers Team Anekona, Hawaii Human Resources, Hawaiian Airlines,
Hawaiian Electric Co., (2), Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Hilton
Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa, HMSA, Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Resort & Spa, Island
Star, Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc., Na
Wahine o Ke Kai (Team Anderson), Pankow, Papa Ola Lokahi, Paddy
Dunn, PBR Hawaii, Princess Regina Kawananakoa, Rotary Club of
Waikiki, Sheraton Waikiki, Spo Navi Hawaii, The Equus Hotel, Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Young Brothers,
Ltd.
In
Kind Sponsors:
Ahahui o Na Kauka,
Board of Water Supply, Mark Brown, C&C of Honolulu Dept. of
Parks & Recreation, C&C of Honolulu Division of Urban
Forestry, CQ Communications, Inc. Da Spot, Desert Watch Security,
Grace Pacific Roadway Solutions, Greeters of Hawaii, HA.KA.
Entertainment, Hard Rock Café Honolulu, Hawaii Coffee Company,
Hawaii Nature Center, Hawaiian Spring Artesian Water, LLC, Honolulu
Zoo, ‘Iolani School, Kamehameha Schools, McDonald’s – Lemon Tree,
Neuro Drink, Pacific Paddler, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Plan
Pacific, Rainbow Pigeons, Sacred Hearts Academy, Special Event
Equipment Inc., Starbuck’s, Straub Hospital, This Week Magazine,
Tiki’s Grill and Bar Restaurant, Tokai Pacific University, United
Truck Rentals, Waihi’i Farms, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort &
Spa.
Cash
Donors: Austin’s Island Maintenance,
Inc. & Pono Young.
Entertainers
& Emcees:
Mike Buck, Ainsley Halemanu
& Kaliko o Kapalai Hula Halau, Halau o Na Wahine, Ia Ora o
Tahiti Nui, Weldon Kekauoha, Shining Star the Band, Manoa Madness,
and Royal Hawaiian Band.
On-Site
Volunteers:
Alapahoe Canoe Club, Anuenue
Canoe Club, Wally & Carol Austin & friends, Kupuna Roy
Benham, Chuck Braden, Daysha Bush, Dr. Steve Chinn, Barbara &
Steve Cook, Stan Dickson, Joyce Fukata, HPD & Explorers, Jeff
Merz, Raylene Noland ER, OHCRA Officials, Roosevelt High School
R.O.T.C. and Major Rodney Kimura, Nappy Napoleon, Matthew Tongg
& friends, Reverend Dennis Sallas, Sand Island Treatment Center
staff & residents, Sheryl Vuillemot, John Whalen, Eric Wong,
Esq. & WCC members
Vendors/Exhibitors Akala Dance Studio, Alulike,
Da Spot, Division of Urban Forestry, Dept. of Tropical Plants and
Soil Sciences, Ea’Ea Designs, Erin’s Shave Ice & Cotton Candy,
Genealogy by Richard Souther, Haukeaokalani, Hawaii Nature Center,
Hawaiian Electric Co., Joe On the Go, Mana A’i, Partners in
Development, Quik Spa, Storm Water Management & UH Manoa
Sustainable Division, Tiara Creations, & Ua Reka
Thank
you to everyone who helped with Ala Wai Challenge
Success!
23rd Annual Ala Wai Challenge, January
27, 2008.
The Ala Wai Canal once again hosted Waikiki
Community Center's Ala Wai Challenge
on Sunday, January 27, 2008. The 23rd Annual Ala Wai Challenge is sponsored by Waikiki
Beach Marriott Resort with festivities and
blessing starting at 8:00
a.m. 
The exciting canoe races and Hawaiian Makahiki games
were a big hit throughout the day.
The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
is this year’s presenting
sponsor, supporting the community and WCC with their sponsorship
and community involvement. Parking is free at Tokai University
or along Kapi'olani Blvd. Be there early to view a beautifully
floral decorated double-hulled canoe procession, listen to the melodies of the
Royal Hawaiian Band, and participate in the Oli (chant) by the students from Kamehameha Schools Performing
Arts.  
With help from brother Nappy Napolean and his Anuenue crew, free canoe shuttles from Ala Wai Blvd. at Olohana
Street across the canal to the event site will be provided once
again.
Delicious food, Jamba Juice smoothies, lomi lomi
practitioners, Hawaiian crafts and other non-profit education
information booths will be available, including a variety
of Hawaiian and Polynesian
entertainment. Tahitian and Hawaiian music entertained
the crowds and jam to their favorite tunes, sharing their talent
with the crowd.
For your team of twelve - 6 for canoe paddeling and 6 for the
Makahiki Land Games and join this fun event. Cost is $420
per team and includes all equipment, event team shirts, lunch,
snacks and awards. Lots of fun and great company/team
event. Call (808) 923 1802 to register your team
today!
This year our honorees are: Anona
Napoleon and Babe Bell, two water sports legends and
long time members of the canoe paddling ohana.
Crafters and Artists: Contact
Denice or Jeff for booth fees. $60 if you provide your own
tent, $165 and we'll set up your 10'x10' tent, table and 2
chairs. Call (808) 923-1802 or email denice@waikikicommunitycenter.org
for further info. |
