The RHS Girls Volleyball Team will be attending the Kamehameha Girls Volleyball Labor Day Classic which provides a unique and competitive volleyball experience that should create lifetime memories. The tournament is scheduled for Thursday, 8/29/24 through Saturday, 8/31/24 in Kea'au, Hawaii (near Hilo). This page has been created and designed to serve as a central repository for student athletes and parents to receive information and updates.

RHS Girls Volleyball Kamehameha Tournament Team (aka "The Hawaii Team")

The coaches will be taking 15 student athletes to the tournament. The following provides the committed athletes, coaches, and school administrator roster as of 5/17/24:

• Student Athletes (14)
  • Addyson Espley, Alexis Mitchell, Alice Campbell, Alyssa McGinnis, Ayla Joiner, Brylie Beltran, Caroline Calvert, Emily Garner-Carrillo, Emyrson Ball, Halee Jimenez, Hanna McGinnis, Madeline Magnani, Megan Newton, and Olivia Fang
• Coaches (3)
  • Willie Hernandez, Ricky Faraimo, and Scott Olmstead
• RHS Administrator (1)
  • Hank DeMello

Tournament - Dates, Events, Times, Format, and Map

Dates: The tournament is scheduled for Thursday, 8/29/24 through Saturday, 8/31/24. The Thursday and Friday will consist of "Pool Play" and Saturday will be the tournament. The tournament directors have advised they are anticipating approximately 40 teams and they will be running with AM and PM waves. Each team is guaranteed eight matches, unlimited subs, and a best of three set format (25-25-15). Teams will be seeded based on a completed questionnaire submitted by the coach.

Tournament - Entry Fee and Social Events (Ice Cream Social and Luau)

The tournament entry fee is $700 and it will include an Ice Cream Social and team building activity on Wednesday, 8/28/24, 7:00 PM on the Kamehameha campus. A Hawaiian-style luau banquet will be provided on the evening of Saturday, 8/31/24. The tournament directors have advised this luau will be free for players and coaches and as of 5/15/24, they are working on securing a larger location with the possibility of allowing family members to attend at an individual cost.

Tournament - Funding and Estimated Costs
In January 2024, it was estimated that the individual cost per player would be $2,000 and students will be leading fundraising campaigns to cover the tournament costs. In May 2024, the coaches conducted a virtual meeting with parents and advised them the fundraising efforts did not generate funding as estimated and individual families would need to provide $1,500 to help cover approximately $12K for the purchase plane tickets (for 15 players, three coaches, and one RHS school administrator), $6.5K for hotels, $1K for transportation, $750 for uniforms, $700 for tournament registration, food, etc. Parents were advised excess unused funds would be used to cover regular season expenses such as equipment, tournament fees, team building events, etc.

Tournament - Map

The following link provides a map of the Kamehameha School Hawaii Campus Map. Please note the "red line" for the Keaka Gym and the "blue line" for the La'amea Gym. 

Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i Campus Map

Tournament - Schedule

The following link provides access to the tournament schedule (for day one of the tournament, see Round 1, Pool 3 [R1 P3]):

2024 Kamehameha Girls Volleyball Labor Day Classic Tournament Schedule

Airline Tickets

On 5/16/24, Coach Scott purchased all roundtrip airline tickets for the students, coaches, and administrator. The following provides the airline ticket details:

• Flight from Sacramento to Kilo on Wednesday, 8/28/24
  • Hawaiian Airlines, Flight HA 73
    
  • Departs Sacramento 8:05 AM
  • Arrives Kona 10:35 AM
  • The team will meet at Sacramento International Airport 5:45 AM (meeting location will be the Hawaiian Airlines counter for baggage check-in)

   

• Flight from Kilo to Sacramento on Monday, 9/2/24
  • Hawaiian Airlines, Flight HA 74
  • Departs Hilo 12:05 PM
  • Arrives Sacramento 8:10 PM
  • The team will meet at Killo International Airport at 10:00 AM (meeting location will be the Hawaiian Airlines counter for baggage check-in)

All team seats have been assigned and we will be in the main cabin, occupying approximately three rows (36-38) together on both flights.

Airline Travel Guidelines

The following are the Hawaiian Airlines travel guidelines:

Hazardous Materials:
Common daily use items may seem harmless; however, when transported by air, they can become dangerous due to variations in temperature, pressure and other unforeseen factors. Federal law prohibits the carriage of hazardous materials aboard an aircraft in your luggage or on your person. A violation may result in five years’ imprisonment and/or penalties of $250,000 or more (49 U.S.C. 5124).
 
Prohibited Hazardous Materials - Explosives, black powder, firecrackers, poppers, sparklers, bottle rockets, flares and other explosives.
 
Prohibited Corrosives - Household cleaners, drain cleaners, solvents, paint strippers, pool chemicals, strong bleaches, car batteries and wet batteries.
 
Prohibited Tear Gases and Self-Defense Sprayers - Compressed gases, oxygen bottles, aerosols, butane, propane, refrigerant gases for cars and pressurized scuba tanks.
 
Prohibited Poisons and Infectious Substances - Pesticides, herbicides and specimens known to be infectious/pathogenic.
 
Batteries - Spare lithium ion batteries are prohibited in checked baggage. When in carry-on luggage, the battery terminals must be insulated to prevent short circuiting. Other limitations may apply.

Prohibited Radioactive Materials - Radioisotopes, equipment and contaminated materials. Radioactive medicines injected/ingested/implanted in passengers are allowed.
 

Due to safety concerns, restrictions exist on the following items:
Electronic Cigarettes - Not permitted in checked baggage.
Lithium Ion Batteries - Not permitted in checked baggage.
Smart bags - Not permitted in checked baggage unless battery is removed.
Hoverboards - Not permitted anywhere.
 
Fragile Items - Items without the appropriate packaging will be accepted upon the execution of a release furnished by HA which relieves HA of liability for loss or damage of contents or delay in delivery resulting in the damage or loss of checked baggage. To execute a release, please see an agent for assistance.
 
Examples of Fragile - Musical instruments and equipment, sporting goods, paper - blueprints, maps and displays, photographic equipment, perishable items - flowers, fruits and vegetables. For full details on both restricted and fragile items, please visit HawaiianAirlines.com/ContractOfCarriage.
 
The 3-1-1 on Carry-Ons:
3 - Three (3) ounces or smaller containers of liquid or gel
1 - One (1) quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols
1 - One (1) bag per traveler placed in the security bin
 
Passengers must declare liquids, gels and/or aerosols that exceed three (3) ounces. Passengers may be subjected to a secondary screening if they enter the screening checkpoint with liquids, gels and/or aerosols on their person or in their carry-on bag.

Control your carry-on items at all times to prevent the introduction of dangerous items without your knowledge. Do not accept items from unknown persons. All carry-ons and baggage are subject to inspection.
 
Are you carrying film? The security equipment may damage undeveloped film. Please remove it from your checked bag.
 
Are your bags locked? Be sure to use TSA-recognized locks. For more information, visit tsa.gov.

Itinerary (as of 8/27/24 @ 1:55 PM)

The following provides the travel itinerary for the event (all times indicate are local to their respective time zones):

• Wednesday, 8/28/24
  • 5:45 AM - Meet at Sacramento International Airport (Location - Hawaiian Airlines Baggage Check-In Counter Area)
    • Athletes, families, coaches, and administrator(s) should start and complete bag check in
  • 6:00 AM - Headcount for athletes, coaches, and administrator
  • 6:15 AM - Travel as a group through TSA and meet at designated gate for Hawaiian Airlines
  • 7:30 - 8:05 AM - Board plane and depart from Sacramento International Airport
  • 10:35 AM - Arrive Kona International Airport
  • 10:45 AM - Exit plane and headcount for athletes, coaches, and administrator (Location - Hawaiian Airlines Arrival Gate)
    • Parents/guardians who have traveled with their athlete can sign the release form for their child to be released from the coach's supervision.
    • Athletes who do not have a parent/guardian will continue to travel with the coaches until they are released.
  • 11:45 AM - Team/Family Lunch
    • Kona Brewing Company
  • 2:00 PM - Educational Requirement
    • Mauna Kea State Park (35 Mile Marker, Pohakuloa, HI 96761)
      
  • 6:00 PM - Athletes and Coaches Ice-Cream Social (at Kamehameha School)
• Thursday, 8/29/24
  • "Round 1, Pool 3"
    • Visit 2024 Kamehameha Girls Volleyball Labor Day Classic Tournament Schedule.
• Friday, 8/30/24
  • "Round 2, Pool F"
    • Visit 2024 Kamehameha Girls Volleyball Labor Day Classic Tournament Schedule.
• Saturday, 8/31/24
  • "Tournament Play"
    • Visit 2024 Kamehameha Girls Volleyball Labor Day Classic Tournament Schedule.
  • Kamehameha Tournament Luau
    • 6:00 PM - Luau at Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium (Hoolulu Park, 201-, 323 Manono St, Hilo, HI 96720) for athletes and coaches
• Sunday, 9/1/24
  • Free Day
    • No events planned for the team.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (for those who are interested)
    
    • 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, HI 96718
      
• Monday, 9/2/24
  • 9:45 AM - Meet at Kona International Airport (Location - Hawaiian Airlines Baggage Check-In Counter Area)
  • 10:00 AM - Headcount for athletes, coaches, and administrator
  • 10:15 AM - Travel as a group through TSA and meet at designated gate for Hawaiian Airlines
  • 11:05 - 12:05 PM - Board plane and depart from Kona International Airport
  • 8:10 PM - Arrive Sacramento International Airport

Educational Requirement

In accordance with the RJUHSD policy, we must meet an "educational requirement" for the students. After arrival in Kona, the team will travel to a location to complete this requirement. The coaches are considering a trip to a volcano (Mauna Loa or Kilauea) or a tropical rainforest reserve. All students are encouraged to conduct study halls to keep up with their assigned homework assignments. 

Emergencies and Hospitals (Kona and Hilo Areas)

In the event of an emergency (i.e., injury, missing student, etc.), please contact the appropriate emergency services or 911 for support.

Immediately after or when appropriate, please call/text Coaches Willie (408.768.2737), Rick Faraimo (916.333.9109), Scott Olmstead (916.716.4065), or the RHS Athletic Director, Hank DeMello (916.871.0090). 

In the event a student needs to be transported to an emergency hospital, the following are some, not all, locations in Hilo (where our tournament will be played) and Kona (where we fly into and from):

Coaches, Athletic Director, and Athletic Trainer Contact Information and Lodging Location

The following provides contact and lodging information for this tournament:

Food

Each family will be responsible for providing food (or money) for their own student athlete. Some events are planned for tournament participation (i.e., Saturday night Luau at Kamehameha Schools for athletes and coaches) and the coaches may add additional events pending time and funding availability.

Lodging

Student parents who will be attending the tournament will need to provide transportation and lodging for their child. Students who do not have a parent attending the tournament will be able to stay with another family or reside with the coaching team and families with the permission of the student's family. 

The coaches have elected to reduce their lodging cost from hotels to a AirBnb/VRBO. The reduced cost will free up funding to purchase other items for the team (i.e., shirts, backpacks, bonding events, etc.) and/or cover expenses for the season (tournament fees, shirts, bonding events, etc.). 

Release of Students in Hawaii
All students who have parents traveling with the team will be released to their family upon arrival in Kona, Hawaii. Students who do not have parents present at the time of arrival will continue to travel with the coaches or authorized family only if the parent(s) have completed the district volunteer/chaperone and driving certifications.

Things to Do and Places to Visit

The tournament directors have provided a Kamehameha Schools Hawaii 2024 Labor Day Classic Tournament handout/flyer for things to do or places to visit. The following link provides information on hotel accommodations/lodging, grocery stores (in Hilo/Keaau area), restaurants, take-out/fast-food, laundromats, and things to see or do):

Kamehameha Schools Hawaii 2024 Labor Day Classic Tournament Handout/Flyer

Incurred Expenses

The following are the incurred expenses for this tournament (subjected to change for final amounts):