DETAILS

WHEN: July 11-12, 2026 WHERE: Holua Racquet and Paddle, 78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
NAVIGATION
SOCIAL
ADDRESS Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation P.O. Box 4864 Kailua Kona, HI 96745 Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
CONTACT Lovette Llantos lovette@gonnalove-it.com 808.938.3910
Copyright Gonna Love It with Lovette LLC
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Fil-Am Pickleball Hawaii

WELCOME

E Komo Mai Welcome to the Annual Fil-Am Hawaii Pickleball Hawaii tournament by the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This event raises scholarship funds for eligible college bound West Hawaii graduating high school students. The scholarship is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed/religion, or ethnic background. Since year 2007, we have granted college scholarship opportunities to over 100 deserving students. We appreciate your support in helping our keiki pursue higher education and creating opportunities for a brighter future.
Check out our new website FilAmTennisHawaii.com * Airfare/car rental not included; Valid through June 2027; Must be flexible/depends on Resort/Hotel availability; NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO CHANGES once dates are booked. Las Vegas ENJOY A WEEK IN When you Register AND Play, your name will be entered in a raffle to win a Week’s Stay at a Luxury Resort in Las Vegas.*
Fil-Am Pickleball is an all volunteer non-profit charity event

UNIQUE TO FIL-AM

PICKLEBALL

Event Shirts to FIRST 50 registrants Onolicious Foods Refreshing Drinks Dunk Tank Fun Family Activities Contact us for Mauna Loa Resort Discount Code and lots more.

TOURING PICKLEBALL PROS and TENNIS LEGEND ARE EXCITED ABOUT FIL-AM

Anna Leigh Waters (with Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Founder Lovette Llantos) invites you to support the Fil-Am Events Donated an Autographed Cap and The Fives Photo
Leigh Waters invites you to support the Fil-Am Events
- Retired Top ranked touring professional - Winner of multiple tournaments - Mother and Coach of Anna Leigh Waters
Click for message fromAnna Leigh Click for message fromLeigh
- Already considered the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) - #1 Singles player - #1 Womens Doubles - #1 Mixed Doubles
Ivan Lendl (with Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Founder Lovette Llantos) invites you to support the Fil-Am Events Donated Autographed Event Shirts, Cap, Tennis Balls, and Pickleballs
Click for message from Ivan
- Former World #1 singles player - Won 94 Singles titles including 8 Grand Slams - Inducted to International Tennis Hall of Fame

REGISTRATION

Best Value Tournament FREE EVENT SHIRT TO FIRST 50 PLAYERS REGISTERED AND PAID One Event: $60/player (M, W, or Mx) Two Events: $80/player (M+Mx) or (W+Mx) Player Perks: FREE Food and Drinks Deadline: July 9 at midnight
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TOURNEY FORMAT

USA Pickleball Rules Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ (At Level) Format (Bracket or Round Robin) will depend on the number of registered players
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Every year, all players in tennis and pickleball are automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a one week stay at a luxury resort in Las Vegas. Check out videos from winners the last couple of year. 2025 Winner: Vaughn Hester 2024 Winner: Tomomi Furuhata
PAST VEGAS TRIP WINNERS
Coming Soon!
• Mens and Womens divisions play on Saturday. • Mixed play on Sunday. • All players each day show up before 8am. • Play starts shortly after. • Winners are announced at the end of each day.
With Heartfelt Gratitude — Mahalo nui loa! On behalf of everyone at the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, we extend our heartfelt mahalo to all who helped make this year's tournament our biggest and most successful event ever. With an incredible 268 players participating, this milestone would not have been possible without the enthusiasm of our players, the dedication of our volunteers, and the generosity of our sponsors. Your support fuels our mission of providing scholarships to deserving graduating seniors and creating opportunities through higher education. Every match played, every hour volunteered, and every sponsorship received brings us closer to helping more students achieve their dreams. We are proud to share that the success of last year's tournament allowed us to award scholarships to 10 deserving students from Konawaena and Kealakehe High Schools this year — a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact we can make together. With the funds raised during this year's record-breaking tournament, we look forward to continuing that tradition by supporting next year's graduating scholars. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of something truly special. Together, we are investing in the future of our community, one student at a time. With sincere appreciation, Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Every year, all players in tennis and pickleball are automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a one week stay at a luxury resort in Las Vegas. And the WINNER THIS YEAR IS ….. Tomomi Furuhata who played inWomens 3.0 PickleballCongratulations Tomomi !
Click for EVENT PHOTOS/VIDEOS
Click here for EVENT RESULTS
- Career Win Rate: Over 94% - Career Gold Medals: 180+ - Career Triple Crowns: nearly 40 - Career Titles: 160+ across all formats
NAVIGATION
ADDRESS Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation P.O. Box 4864 Kailua Kona, HI 96745 Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Copyright Gonna Love It with Lovette LLC
CONTACT Lovette Llantos lovette@gonnalove- it.com 808.938.3910
SOCIAL

REGISTRATION

Best Value Tournament FREE EVENT SHIRT TO FIRST 50 PLAYERS REGISTERED AND PAID One Event: $60/player (M, W, or Mx) Two Events: $80/player (M+Mx) or (W+Mx) Player Perks: FREE Food and Drinks Deadline: July 9 at midnight CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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TOURNEY FORMAT

USA Pickleball Rules 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ (At Level) Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Format (Bracket or Round Robin) will depend on the number of registered players
Fil-Am Pickleball Hawaii

WELCOME

“E Komo Mai” Welcome to the Annual Fil-Am Hawaii Pickleball Hawaii tournament by the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This event raises scholarship funds for eligible college bound West Hawaii graduating high school students. The scholarship is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed/religion, or ethnic background. Since year 2007, we have granted college scholarship opportunities to over 100 deserving students. We appreciate your support in helping our keiki pursue higher education and creating opportunities for a brighter future.

DETAILS

WHEN: July 11-12, 2026 WHERE: Holua Racquet and Paddle, 78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740


Fil-Am Pickleball is an

all volunteer non-profit

charity event

Las Vegas ENJOY A WEEK IN
When you Register AND Play, your name will be entered in a raffle to win a Week’s Stay at a Luxury Resort in Las Vegas.*
* Airfare/car rental not included; Valid through June 2026; Must be flexible/depends on Resort/Hotel availability; NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO CHANGES once dates are booked.

UNIQUE TO FIL-AM

PICKLEBALL

Event Shirts to FIRST 50 registrants Onolicious Foods Refreshing Drinks Dunk Tank Fun Family Activities Contact us for Mauna Loa Resort Discount Code and lots more.

TOURING PICKLEBALL PROS

& TENNIS LEGEND ARE

EXCITED ABOUT FIL-AM

Anna Leigh Waters (with Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Founder Lovette Llantos) invites you to support the Fil-Am Events Donated an Autographed Cap and The Fives Photo
Click for message fromAnna Leigh
- Already considered the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) - #1 Singles player - #1 Womens Doubles - #1 Mixed Doubles
Leigh Waters invites you to support the Fil-Am Events
Click for message fromLeigh
- Retired Top ranked touring professional - Winner of multiple tournaments - Mother and Coach of Anna Leigh Waters
Ivan Lendl (with Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Founder Lovette Llantos) invites you to support the Fil-Am Events Donated Autographed Event Shirts, Cap, Tennis Balls, and Pickleballs
Click for message from Ivan
- Former World #1 singles player - Won 94 Singles titles including 8 Grand Slams - Inducted to International Tennis Hall of Fame
Every year, all players in tennis and pickleball are automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a one week stay at a luxury resort in Las Vegas. Check out videos from winners the last couple of year. 2025 Winner: Vaughn Hester 2024 Winner: Tomomi Furuhata
PAST VEGAS TRIP WINNERS
Coming Soon!
• Mens and Womens divisions play on Saturday. • Mixed play on Sunday. • All players each day show up before 8am. • Play starts shortly after. • Winners are announced at the end of each day.
- Career Win Rate: Over 94% - Career Gold Medals: 180+ - Career Triple Crowns: nearly 40 - Career Titles: 160+ across all formats
With Heartfelt Gratitude — Mahalo nui loa! On behalf of everyone at the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, we extend our heartfelt mahalo to all who helped make this year's tournament our biggest and most successful event ever. With an incredible 268 players participating, this milestone would not have been possible without the enthusiasm of our players, the dedication of our volunteers, and the generosity of our sponsors. Your support fuels our mission of providing scholarships to deserving graduating seniors and creating opportunities through higher education. Every match played, every hour volunteered, and every sponsorship received brings us closer to helping more students achieve their dreams. We are proud to share that the success of last year's tournament allowed us to award scholarships to 10 deserving students from Konawaena and Kealakehe High Schools this year — a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact we can make together. With the funds raised during this year's record-breaking tournament, we look forward to continuing that tradition by supporting next year's graduating scholars. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of something truly special. Together, we are investing in the future of our community, one student at a time. With sincere appreciation, Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Every year, all players in tennis and pickleball are automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a one week stay at a luxury resort in Las Vegas. And the WINNER THIS YEAR IS ….. Tomomi Furuhata who played Womens 3.0 PickleballCongratulations Tomomi !
Click for EVENT PHOTOS/VIDEOS
Click here for EVENT RESULTS