OUTRIGGER Named Official Hospitality Partner of the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association

HONOLULU — OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has announced a new multi-year partnership with the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA), becoming the Official Hospitality Partner of HHSAA through the 2027–2028 athletic season. The partnership underscores OUTRIGGER’s long-standing commitment to community giveback and support of athletics across Hawai‘i.

“High school sports are the heartbeat of our communities,” said Sean Dee, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President of OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group. “These student-athletes represent dedication, teamwork and pride in place – values that align with our own. We’re honored to support HHSAA programs and to welcome teams and their families as they compete and create lifelong memories here in Hawai‘i.”

As part of the agreement, OUTRIGGER will serve as home base for traveling high school athletic teams, their friends and family – providing welcoming accommodations rooted in local culture and island hospitality at discounted rates when booked through OUTRIGGER’s Business Connection program. OUTRIGGER will also have an on-site presence at HHSAA state tournaments, including the Boys Basketball tournament Feb. 10-13, where they will give fans a chance to win tickets to see Cirque du Soleil ‘Auana at the OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel during the half-time festivities at the championship game on Friday night.

“HHSAA athletics are built on community,” said Christopher T. Chun, Executive Director of the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association. “OUTRIGGER’s commitment goes beyond hospitality, they understand the importance of supporting our student-athletes, schools and families statewide. We’re grateful for a partnership that truly reflects the values of Hawai‘i.”

The HHSAA partnership builds on OUTRIGGER’s broader investment in local athletics and community engagement. Throughout February and March, OUTRIGGER will serve as title or presenting sponsor for several marquee sporting events across the islands, including:

OUTRIGGER Opening Series | UH Baseball vs. Gonzaga | Feb. 13–16 | Les Murakami Stadium
OUTRIGGER Duke Kahanamoku Beach Classic | UH Women’s Collegiate Volleyball Tournament | Feb. 19–21 | Queen’s Beach, Waikīkī
UH-BYU Rivalry Series presented by OUTRIGGER | UH Men’s Volleyball | Feb. 25 & 27 | Stan Sheriff Center
OUTRIGGER Classic | UH Women’s Softball Tournament | Feb. 26–28 | Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium
Honolulu Mayor’s Cup Pickleball Tournament | Feb. 29 | Honolulu
Donnis Thompson Invitational presented by OUTRIGGER | UH Women’s Golf Tournament | March 17–18, 2026 | Kāne‘ohe Klipper Golf Course, O‘ahu
OUTRIGGER Invitational | UH Men’s Volleyball Tournament | March 12–14 | Stan Sheriff Center

OUTRIGGER’s Diamond-level sponsorship support of UH Athletics also includes signature events that have become staples of Hawai‘i’s sports landscape, such as the OUTRIGGER Rainbow Classic (UH Men’s Basketball Tournament), OUTRIGGER Invitational (UH Women’s Volleyball Tournament), OUTRIGGER Kickoff Tournament (UH Soccer) and the Kā‘anapali Classic by OUTRIGGER, the UH men’s golf tournament held at Royal Kā‘anapali Golf Course on Maui.

Beyond UH and HHSAA athletics, OUTRIGGER is a key partner of year-round sporting events that highlight Hawai‘i as a destination for sun, surf and sports, including the Honolulu Marathon, Hapalua Half-Marathon, Sony Open, Maui Invitational, TransPacific Volleyball Championships, Hoops in Hawai‘i Collegiate Classic Basketball Tournament, OUTRIGGER Big West Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championships and the Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest.

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ABOUT OUTRIGGER RESORTS & HOTELS

For more than 75 years, OUTRIGGER has charted a journey of discovery – expanding from Hawai‘i to premier resort destinations including Fiji, Mauritius, Thailand and the Maldives. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to ‘Come Be Here’ with authentic Signature Experiences and the OUTRIGGER DISCOVERY loyalty program – a member of the award-winning Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). OUTRIGGER’s multi-branded portfolio includes OUTRIGGER Resorts, Hawaii Vacation Condos by OUTRIGGER®, The Kapalua Villas Maui and OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa while also managing select properties from top international hotel brands including Embassy Suites by Hilton®. Find out more at OUTRIGGER.com or visit @OUTRIGGERResorts on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT HHSAA

Founded in 1956, the Hawaii High School Athletic Association is a non‐profit, 501(c)(3) educational athletic organization exclusively dedicated to serving 99 public and independent member high schools statewide, as they work cooperatively to support and promote athletics as part of the high school education program. As the umbrella organization of high school athletics, the HHSAA operates 52 state championships in 23 different sports, establishing consistent standards and rules for competition, in addition to providing professional development opportunities for coaches and athletic administrators.
Learn more at hhsaa.org.

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