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Words: Jasmine Joy

Hawai‘i Amateur Skimboard League

Celebrating its premiere year of action with attitude is the Hawai‘i Amateur Skimboard League (HASL), pronounced "hassle," which is hosting a series of six contests on O‘ahu, Maui, and Kaua‘i. HASL was created by Erik Covarrubias, who noticed the growing popularity of local skimboarding and felt the need to unite all islands that support the growing sport.  His primary motive is to offer athletes a chance to earn competitive credentials so they may traveloutside of Hawai‘i and pursue bigger contests on the Mainland or internationally.  The 2009 season would not have been successful withoutmembers like . . . Matt Dillon, John Tingey, and Keiao Bucasas.

The final contest of the season will be held at Sandy Beach in mid-November.  Even if you have not attended any of the previous competitions, you won’t want to miss the wrap up ceremony!  Come witness the adrenaline of one of the

most challenging sports on earth.

hawaiiskimboardleague.com