BIJGA members – All Ages

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*** 8/1/25 CANCELATION (Will be rescheduled, Date TBD) ***

Aloha BIJGA Families, 

Based on the current Red Flag warning affecting Hawaii County, the tournament committee has made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's Junior Match Play tournament scheduled for tomorrow August 2nd.  

Red Flag Warnings come from the National Weather Service based locally in Honolulu and usually affect the whole state.  When a Red Flag is issued, it is based on a combination of wind speed, relative humidity, and super dry fuel.  This doesn't necessarily mean that a wildfire is more likely to occur, but it does mean that if a wildfire starts for any reason, the combination of wind speed, low humidity and dry fuel means that the fire has a very high potential for explosive growth and rapid spread.  The Waikoloa Village Community also happens to be considered to be one of the most fire vulnerable communities in the State.  If a fire did get started and did threaten the area, having to quickly round up our juniors and get them connected with their families in time for an evacuation would be very difficult and potentially very dangerous.  This is not a risk we are willing to take.  

As all of us who live on this island understand that despite our best plans, Mother Nature always has a plan of their own.  This decision was made with the safety of our juniors and our families in mind.  We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.  

The Hilo Jr. Match Play will be rescheduled.  Please be on the lookout for another email announcing the new date.  We will see you all there!

In the meantime, stay safe and stay informed.

Thank you.

Dan Volpe

BIJGA Club Play Committee

Deputy Fire Chief, Hawaii Fire Department

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Entry Deadline:  Thursday, July 31st

Format:  Individual Bracket Match Play

Tee times:  Will be emailed and/or posted on Friday, Aug 1st  (please do not contact clubhouse)

Junior Golfers will observe BIJGA rules, USGA rules, and Course rules.  See rules and announcements attached.   Players must be current members of BIJGA and properly wear club shirts.  BIJGA Scorecards will be issued on the first tee and collected at the score table.  Players – please bring your drinks and food.  Snacks will be provided with Waiakea Water.  Please make sure that you read the attached Hilo Jr. Match Play Mission and Rules sheet before registering.  And also make sure that you have submitted the 2025 Membership Enrollment Agreement, Consent, and Authorization Form.  Remember both you and your child must sign the form and submit it via email to membership@bijga.org to finalize your membership, and must be completed before participating in this event.  

This field is limited to the first 45 members – 8:46am first tee time.  Any applications arriving after the field is complete will be “wait listed” until a position is open.  Small field may result in a 1-day event.

Please contact Vince Kimura at 808-938-7742 or email: vinniek@csinchawaii.com for questions or if you wish to vacate your position after signing up.