July 8-14, 2025NOKAOI VOLLEYBALL

2025 Event Schedule

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NOKAOI VOLLEYBALL

Daily Schedule

TUESDAY - JULY 8

Athletes Arrive Throughout the Day

Upon arrival at the Honolulu Airport, go to your assigned baggage claim and retrieve your luggage. Then proceed to Baggage Claim Area #31 where a member of the NoKaOi Volleyball staff will greet you and take you outside to your hotel transportation. After hotel check-in, the remainder of the afternoon/evening is yours to explore the Waikiki area.

» Click Here to View Team Rosters

WEDNESDAY - JULY 9

Island Sightseeing Day Beach Photo Shoot

  • Athletes, please wear your game jerseys today.  Odd number teams will wear your lighter colored jersey.  Even number teams will wear your darker colored jersey.  Check with your coach if you have any questions.
  • Please be at least 10 minutes early to all departure points. This will help your day run smoothly.
  • All athletes, coaches & travelers must have your NoKaOi Volleyball ID Badge to board the charter bus.
  • Click here to view your bus assignment

***Important Info:

  • You need to make sure and eat breakfast between 6:00 – 7:45 AM this morning.  It will be a long day and there are not any food options during our travels.
  • You will need to bring a sandwich, snacks and water in your backpack for this day.  We will not stop for lunch so bring food and water for today.

CLICK HERE to View Your Bus Assignment

Time Activity Schedule
7:30 AM Breakfast on your own
8:00 AM Team Meeting on the Beach (see your coach for beach location)
9:15 AM Load Buses
9:30 AM Buses Depart for Honolulu City tour & Aloha Stadium Flea Market
10:15 AM Arrive at Aloha Stadium
12:15 PM Depart Aloha Stadium for Pali Lookout
12:45 PM Arrives Nuuanu Pali Lookout
1:15 PM Depart Pali for Sandy Beach
2:00 PM Arrive Sandy Beach for Photo Shoot
3:00 PM Depart for Halona Blow Hole
3:15 PM Depart for Hotel
3:45 PM Arrive at Hotel
11:00 PM Curfew – Players need to be in their room to sign in

THURSDAY - JULY 10

NoKaOi Team Olympics, Waikiki Treasure Trek, Private Luau

  • Your team will start the day competing in the NoKaOi Team Olympics. This event will give you the opportunity to compete in Hawaiian games with your teammates in a fun-filled team building experience.
  • The events are: Taste of Hawaii, Ho’olei Kinipopo Relay Race, Huli Hula, and Wahine Tug-O- War. This will be one of the highlights of the week.
  • Waikiki Treasure Trek – your team will navigate through the maze of shops and attractions seeking the “Treasures” of Waikiki.  There will be a prize for the team that submits the most creative photos and videos.
  • Your afternoon and evening are free to enjoys the Waikiki area.  Please remember to stay in groups of 4 or more when leaving the hotel.
  • You must be with an adult if you leave the Waikiki area.
  • Let our staff know if you need help planning any activities for today.
  • CLICK HERE to Purchase Luau Tickets.  Deadline to purchase is June 15.
Time Activity Schedule
8:20 AM Teams meet in the Hotel Lobby, 1st Floor
8:30 AM Walk to Kapiolani Park
8:45 AM Arrive at Kapiolani Park
9:00 AM Hawaiian Olympics Begins  (45 minutes)
10:00 AM Waikiki Treasure Trek Begins (1.5 hours)
11:30 PM Return to Hotel
4:30 PM Depart Hotel for Luau
5:00 PM Arrive Kamehameha Luau Facility
5:30 PM Luau Begins
7:15 PM Luau Ends
7:30 PM Depart for Hotel
8:00 PM Arrive Hotel
11:00 PM Curfew – Players need to be in their room to sign in.

FRIDAY - JULY 11

Morning Practice - Afternoon/Evening Free

  • Today will begin with morning practice. Teams 1-7 will start at Queens Beach on the Sand Volleyball Courts.  Teams 8-14 will go to Kapiolani Park to the Grass Courts.
  • Halfway through the practice time, teams will rotate locations so that each team will have the opportunity to practice on both Sand and Grass.  A truly Hawaiian experience.
  • After practice will have the afternoon and evening free to enjoy the Waikiki area.
  • At approximately 7:45 PM there will be a 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on Waikiki Beach.  You and your teammates can walk to the beach and attend this event on your own.
Time Activity Schedule
6:50 AM All Teams Meet in Hotel Lobby
7:00 AM Depart Hotel – Teams 1-7 to Queens Beach, 8-14 to Kapiolani Park
7:30 AM Practice Begins
9:00 AM Teams will rotate from Beach  Kapiolani Park.
9:15 AM Practice Resumes
10:45 AM Practice Ends
Afternoon & Evening Free
11:00 PM Curfew – Players need to be in their room to sign in.

SATURDAY - JULY 12

Tournament Day - Transportation Schedule

Today is tournament day for NoKaOi Volleyball. Please refer to the schedule below for team departure and game times.

  • CLICK HERE to purchase Tournament Tickets.  If you are a paid Traveler with NoKaOi Volleyball, your entry fee to the tournament has already been paid.  If you have traveled to Hawaii and are not part of the Official Travel Group of the NoKaOi Volleyball event, you will need to purchase a Day Pass by clicking the link above.
  • Click Here to view the Team Rosters to ensure you know which game you will play in.
Time Activity Schedule
CLICK HERE to purchase a Tournament Pass.
6:15 AM Depart Hotel for Keku Gym – Teams 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
6:45 AM Arrive Kamehameha Gym
7:15 AM Depart Hotel for Keku Gym – Teams 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
7:45 AM Arrive Kamehameha Gym
Teams will remain at the gym throughout the day
Food will be available for purchase at the Tournament Site
1:30 PM Depart for Hotel – Losing Teams of 12:30 PM Games
2:00 PM Arrive Hotel
2:30 PM Depart for Hotel – Losing Teams of 1:15 PM Games
3:00 PM Arrive Hotel
3:30 PM Depart for Hotel – Losing Silver & Gold Participants of 2:15 PM Games
4:00 PM Arrive Hotel
4:30 PM Depart for Hotel – All Teams from 3:15 PM Finals
5:00 PM Arrive Hotel
11:00 PM Curfew – Athletes need to be in their room to sign in.

SUNDAY - JULY 13

Free Day to Enjoy Waikiki

  • The day is yours to explore the many fun activities the island of Oahu has to offer. Many of the teams will plan group activities today, while some individuals will plan activities with their families.
  • Please see someone from the NoKaOi staff if you would like help setting up a sightseeing excursion.
  • Remember athletes must stay in groups of 4 or more when leaving the hotel – you cannot leave the Waikiki area unless you are accompanied by an adult. If you are traveling without a parent and need someone to spend the day with on an activity, please notify your coach or the NoKaOi Staff. We will assist you.
  • Have a fun and SAFE day.  If you need to reach to a NoKaOi staff member, please call 918-869-0047.
11:00 PM Curfew – Players need to be in their room to sign in.

MONDAY - JULY 14

Hotel Check-out Procedure

  1. Check out time at the hotel is 11:00 AM. Please take your luggage to the hotel lobby for storage with the Bellman until your scheduled hotel departure time. Please consider tipping the Bellman when picking up your luggage.
  2. Your coach will come to your room for an inspection between 8:00-10:00 AM.
  3. Please clear any incidental charges with the hotel front desk that you may have incurred during your stay.

Important Info – Transportation to the Airport

  1. Click Here to view the Hotel Departure Schedule.  You will need to verify your flight info and make sure it corresponds to what is listed in our schedule.  If not, please notify a member of our staff.
  2. You will depart for airport approximately 3-5 hours prior to your flight.
    • We also ask you to go to your airline’s website and reconfirm your flight departure time from the airport 24 hours prior to your departure time. Many flight times will be changed on Departure Day and we may not be notified of any changes.It is your responsibility to check your own flight times. If there is a change, please notify a member of the NoKaOi Volleyball Staff immediately.
  3. Approximately 20 minutes prior to your scheduled hotel departure time, you will need to go the Bell Desk to retrieve your luggage. You will be responsible to carry your own luggage to the transportation van.
  4. Be sure that you personally see your luggage is placed on the van and transported to the airport with you.
  5. When you arrive at the airport you will need to retrieve your luggage from the van and proceed to the agricultural inspection station located in front of your airline’s ticket counter.
  6. Should you decide not to take the provided transportation, you will be responsible for your personal luggage. We also ask that you notify a member of our staff to let us know you will be going to the airport on your own.

CLICK HERE to View Your Hotel Departure Time

We are so glad you and your team chose to travel with us this summer. We pray that God’s hand of protection is on you and your group as you return to your home.