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2015 COMMUNITY TENNIS HIGHLIGHTS Kahiau: A Tennis Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, partner and the fund raising arm of the United States Tennis Association Hawaii Pacific Section. The mission of Kahiau is to promote the growth of tennis in Hawaii to youth, adults, and special populations by helping to fund programs conducted by the USTA Hawaii Pacific Section as well as other tennis organizations in the community. 2015 JUNIOR TENNIS CHAMPIONS CENTER SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP SUMMER FUN TENNIS These 3 top juniors were chosen to be sent to the Junior Tennis Champions Center to train with some of the nation’s best players and coaches. FAMILY DOUBLES In its 7th year, the Family Fun Doubles Tournament is the only parent/child competition in the Section. Held at C.O.R.P tennis facility, with over 35 teams in 4 different divisions, it was a family fun event for all. Results: Division A: Jerry and Warren Domingo - Champions Division B: Marlon and Marlon Abarca - Champions Division C: Bino and Mark Fitzgerald - Champions Green Ball Division: Yunan and Justin Lu - Champions USTA brought tennis to major community events that included the Great Aloha Run Health and Fitness Expo, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, YMCA Sports Camp, ESPN Kids Fest, and Youth Day at the Capitol. The Hawaii Pacific University Men’s volunteered for Youth Day at the Capitol where we created a battery of tennis courts on Punchbowl Street. Katerina Corpuz Casey Cummings Taylor Lau SCHOOL DAY AT THE ROYAL LAHAINA CHALLENGER SCHOOL TENNIS Serving up savings to USTA Members. YOU COULD QUALIFY FOR A SPECIAL DISCOUNT! geico.com/tennis 1-800-368-2734 #memberdiscount Tennis in schools provides kids with a fun, easy and safe introduction to the sport that can be played in any space. School Tennis visited Guam this year and held seven school workshops, servicing over 2,000 children and training over 80 teachers! Back in Hawaii, over 3,500 students and 150 teachers were introduced into the game! 12 Hawaii Pacific Yearbook 2016 Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. Discount amount varies in some states. One group discount applicable per policy. Coverage is individual. In New York a premium reduction may be available. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2016. © 2016 GEICO KAHIAU: A TENNIS FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENTS • City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Tennis Program • USTA Hawaii Pacific Section Jr. Team Tennis Sectional Championships • USTA Hawaii Pacific Section Regional • Junior Championships • USTA Oahu Jr. Fall Classic • USTA Hawaii Pacific Section School Day at the Royal Lahaina Challenger • Junior Tennis Champions Center Summer Camp Scholarship www.kahiautennis.usta.com Hawaii Pacific Yearbook 2016 13