Two of the country's premier water polo tournaments will be held on Oahu beginning this week. The U.S. Senior Men's Nationals are scheduled for Aug. 7-9 at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex at the University of Hawaii. The elite men's players, including Hawaii's Sam Kern now at UCLA, will compete in matches from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The 30th Hawaiian Invitational opens Aug. 10 and continues through Aug. 16. Play is at the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex, Iolani School and Kaimuki High pools.
Admission is free.
Calif. Members of the Hawaii team are Jodie Sato and Erin Hoe of Mililani, Charyl Watanabe of Honolulu, Lauren Atitake of Wailuku, Maui, and Jodi Nagata of Pearl City. The overall male and female crews will win a trip to Tahiti to compete in November's Hawaiki Nui Vaa Canoe Race. The races are held between Kailua Bay and Honaunau. Food and paddling-related booths will be open at the Kailua Pier. For more information, call 329-0833.