IVF WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP TO RETURN TO HAWAIʻI COUNTY IN 2024
IVF WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP TO RETURN TO HAWAIʻI COUNTY IN 2024
Hawai‘i County announces the return of the International Vaʻa Federation (IVF) World Sprint Championship to Hilo in 2024. The event is set to kick off on August 15, 2024, and will be hosted at Hilo Bay through the support and partnership of the International Vaʻa Federation (IVF), the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA), and the County of Hawaiʻi. The County of Hawai’i last hosted the IVF World Sprint Championship in 2004.
“We are honored to be able to welcome back this culturally significant event that braids our Polynesian heritage together while welcoming all throughout the world to our shores,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. “Our administration has been working closely with HCRA and on-island hālau to ensure that this event is something that truly showcases the beauty of our island, the aloha of our people, and the incredible talent of our local paddlers.”
With the IVF and HCRA collaborating closely with the County of Hawai‘i, the Roth Administration is committed to ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience for all participants and attendees. The event promises to be a showcase of both competitive excellence and the vibrant culture of Hawaiʻi.
Key Details for Participants and Attendees:
Event Overview: The 2024 World Sprint Championship is expected to draw approximately 20 competing countries, featuring 8,000 participants and attendees from around the globe.
Important Dates:
- August 6th: HCRA Setup Begins
- August 13-15: Course Familiarization
- August 15: Opening Ceremony
- August 16-17th: Elite World Championship and Para Racing
- August 18-23: Club World Championship
- August 23-26: Event Breakdown
The community is asked to note that the dates provided are preliminary and subject to change as the planning progresses.
The County of Hawaiʻi and event organizers look forward to engaging with various business and community leaders to ensure a warm welcome to visitors, ensuring that the best of Hawaiʻi Island is made available during their stay.
Updates will continue to be made through the planning and implementation phases. Interested parties should refer to worldsprints2024hilo.org for more information.
