FilAm Tennis Hawaii - Gonna Love It Tennis

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ADDRESS Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation P.O. Box 4864 Kailua Kona, HI 96745 Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

CONTACT Lovette Llantos lovette@gonnalove-it.com 808.938.3910

Fil-Am Tennis Hawaii

STORY Gonna Love It Tennis and volunteers It's no secret that my husband Errol and I love tennis. It has given us so much that we always try to find ways to give back. We try do to this through volunteerism in various tennis events as well as active participation in the community. Recognizing the financial challenge to pay for higher education for a lot families, we started the Fil-Am tournament in 2007. Non-profilt organizations like the Kona Visayan Club and now in 2020 the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, have been invaluable partners in this effort along with the help of selfless volunteers from the community. Proceeds are awarded to the recipients. No monies … not a single cent is kept by the GLI committee, Kona Visayan Club/FilAm Hawaii Foundation, or any of the volunteers. We also organized the St. Michael’s Church tournament that helped raise monies to help rebuild the church that was damaged by the catastrophic 2006 quake. Although a new church has been built, we continue to help in reducing the debt that was needed to rebuild the church. We also had the GLI Tennis series modeled after the US Open Series tournaments where players collect points by playing various tournaments. Although discountinued, it brought about a revival of singles play on the island. Our fundraisers introduced a number of firsts and innovations to tennis on the island such as Team Tennis, Online Auction, Sampras Serve and Connor Comeback, Games, Vendor and Souvenir Booths, Dunk Tank, and more. Introduced also are new tennis vernaculars like Too Juicy … Half my Age … Huli Huli Chicken … OJ … Legal Age … PreTeen … Net Too High on One Side … Someone Moved the Line … Lefty Spinny Thingy … That was not your ball … OUT---standing, … Breadsticks … Double Deuce … Bad Intention… and few more We appreciate all the support of like minded friends and volunteers who share our enthusiasm and willingness to help. Mahalo nui loa, Lovette Llantos

FACTS

Fil-Am Tennis is an all volunteer non-profit charity event

UNIQUE TO FIL-AM TENNIS

Event Shirts to FIRST 50 paid registrants Onolicious Foods Refreshing Drinks Sampras Serve Connor Comeback Dunk Tank Fun Family Activities Contact Us for Mauna Loa Resort Discount Code and lots more.

WELCOME

E Komo Mai Welcome to the 17th annual Fil-Am Hawaii fundraising event by the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. This event raises scholarship funds for eligible college bound West Hawaii graduating high school students. The scholarship is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, creed/religion, or ethnic background. Since year 2007, we have granted college scholarship opportunities to over 100 deserving students. This is the biggest non-sanctioned United States Tennis Association (USTA) tournament in the state of Hawaii. It is perennially one of the most popular and anticipated sporting event of the year on the island. It attracts players and spectators from across the state and from the mainland.

DETAILS WHEN: July 11-12, 2026 WHERE: Holua Racquet and Paddle 78-7190 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740 REGISTRATION Best Value Tournament FREE EVENT SHIRT TO FIRST 50 PLAYERS REGISTERED AND PAID Cost: $60 per player Player Perks: FREE Food and Drinks Deadline: July 6 at midnight TOURNEY FORMAT Team Tennis Up to 3 players in each team1.0 max NTRP ratings difference between players on the court Men’s, Women’s, & Mixed Combined Ratings: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, Open Draw will be Round robin or Elimination rounds dependingon the number of participants in each level * Airfare/car rental not included; Valid through June 2027; Must be flexible/depends on Resort/Hotel availability; NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO CHANGES once dates are booked. Las Vegas ENJOY A WEEK IN ` When you Register AND Play, your name will be entered in a raffle to win a Week’s Stay at a Luxury Resort in Las Vegas.*

Every year, all players in tennis and pickleball are automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a one week stay at a luxury resort in Las Vegas. Check out videos from winners the last couple of year. 2025 Winner: Vaughn Hester 2024 Winner: Tomomi Furuhata

PAST VEGAS TRIP WINNERS

Coming Soon!

CLICK HERE FOR THE DRAW/SCHEDULE

With Heartfelt Gratitude — Mahalo nui loa! On behalf of everyone at the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, we extend our heartfelt mahalo to all who helped make this year's tournament our biggest and most successful event ever. With an incredible 268 players participating, this milestone would not have been possible without the enthusiasm of our players, the dedication of our volunteers, and the generosity of our sponsors. Your support fuels our mission of providing scholarships to deserving graduating seniors and creating opportunities through higher education. Every match played, every hour volunteered, and every sponsorship received brings us closer to helping more students achieve their dreams. We are proud to share that the success of last year's tournament allowed us to award scholarships to 10 deserving students from Konawaena and Kealakehe High Schools this year — a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact we can make together. With the funds raised during this year's record-breaking tournament, we look forward to continuing that tradition by supporting next year's graduating scholars. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of something truly special. Together, we are investing in the future of our community, one student at a time. With sincere appreciation, Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Every year, all players in tennis and pickleball are automatically entered in a raffle drawing for a chance to win a one week stay at a luxury resort in Las Vegas. And the WINNER THIS YEAR IS ….. Tomomi Furuhata who played inWomens 3.0 PickleballCongratulations Tomomi !

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Click for EVENT PHOTOS/VIDEOS

Anna Leigh Waters (with Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Founder Lovette Llantos) invites you to support the Fil-Am Events Donated an Autographed Cap and The Fives Photo

Leigh Waters invites you to support the Fil-Am Events

- Retired Top ranked touring professional - Winner of multiple tournaments - Mother and Coach of Anna Leigh Waters

- Already considered the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) - #1 Singles player - #1 Womens Doubles - #1 Mixed Doubles

Ivan Lendl (with Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation Founder Lovette Llantos) invites you to support the Fil-Am Events Donated Autographed Event Shirts, Cap, Tennis Balls, and Pickleballs

- Career Win Rate: Over 94% - Career Gold Medals: 180+ - Career Triple Crowns: nearly 40 - Career Titles: 160+ across all formats

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ADDRESS Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation P.O. Box 4864 Kailua Kona, HI 96745 Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

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CONTACT Lovette Llantos lovette@gonnalove- it.com 808.938.3910

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STORY Gonna Love It Tennis and volunteers It's no secret that my husband Errol and I love tennis. It has given us so much that we always try to find ways to give back. We try do to this through volunteerism in various tennis events as well as active participation in the community. Recognizing the financial challenge to pay for higher education for a lot families, we started the Fil-Am tournament in 2007. Non-profilt organizations like the Kona Visayan Club and now in 2020 the Fil-Am Hawaii Foundation, have been invaluable partners in this effort along with the help of selfless volunteers from the community. Proceeds are awarded to the recipients. No monies … not a single cent is kept by the GLI committee, Kona Visayan Club/FilAm Hawaii Foundation, or any of the volunteers. We also organized the St. Michael’s Church tournament that helped raise monies to help rebuild the church that was damaged by the catastrophic 2006 quake. Although a new church has been built, we continue to help in reducing the debt that was needed to rebuild the church. We also had the GLI Tennis series modeled after the US Open Series tournaments where players collect points by playing various tournaments. Although discountinued, it brought about a revival of singles play on the island. Our fundraisers introduced a number of firsts and innovations to tennis on the island such as Team Tennis, Online Auction, Sampras Serve and Connor Comeback, Games, Vendor and Souvenir Booths, Dunk Tank, and more. Introduced also are new tennis vernaculars like Too Juicy … Half my Age … Huli Huli Chicken … OJ … Legal Age … PreTeen … Net Too High on One Side … Someone Moved the Line … Lefty Spinny Thingy … That was not your ball … OUT--- standing, … Breadsticks … Double Deuce … Bad Intention… and few more We appreciate all the support of like minded friends and volunteers who share our enthusiasm and willingness to help. Mahalo nui loa, Lovette Llantos