Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii -- Join the Friends of Hickam and the 15th Wing at the 17th Annual Friends of Hickam Keiki Fishing Tournament at the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 2, 2016.
The tournament is a long-standing event that unites the Friends of Hickam mission of creating stronger community relationships with the 15th Wing mission of developing Airmen and their families.
The free registration is limited to the first 200 Hickam Field staff Keiki ages 5-12 years. All fishing poles and bait will be provided by the Friends of Hickam.
The day will include round-trip transportation from the Burger King parking lot on Hickam Field, to the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens. Lunch will be served upon arrival at the park and welcoming remarks will be given by the 15th Wing commander and Friends of Hickam president. After that the tournament will begin, which will offer trophies to winners and prizes to all participants.
The deadline for registration is May 20, 2016.
Sunscreen and bug spray are highly advised. Parents and chaperones are encouraged to keep track of the weather in the event of rain.
In previous years, winners were reported catching up to 26 fish, and even a 34 ½ inch catfish.
To register for the event, visit the 15th Wing website at http://www.15wing.af.mil.