Sept. 11 has special meaning to all of us here on Kaua‘i, with Hurricane Iniki in 1992, along with the terrorist attacks a few years ago. The Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League paid tribute to the these two unfortunate events
Sept. 11 has special meaning to all of us here on Kaua‘i, with Hurricane Iniki in 1992, along with the terrorist attacks a few years ago.
The Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League paid tribute to the these two unfortunate events on Saturday at its Jamboree held at Vidinha Stadium.
With two hurricanes devastating Florida within the last month, League commissioner Leon Gonsalves Sr. mentioned that the Pop Warner teams in the Sunshine State would need some help.
Specifically, the Pop Warner teams are looking for donations to help them replace equipment that was destroyed in the hurricane.
“We on Kaua‘i know what its like to have hurricanes hit our island and we know what it means to our season,” Gonsalves said.
With the Kapa‘a Eagles in their shiny new uniforms thanks to the many kind individuals from all over the state, it was great to see what can happen if we all come together.
Gonsalves then donated $50 out of his own pocket to show his support for the Pop Warner program in Florida.
Meanwhile, the Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League will be starting its 42nd season this Saturday and Sunday at Vidinha Stadium with the action kicking off at 8 a.m.
Teams this year include, Koloa, Kapa‘a, Northshore, Lihu‘e, Hanapepe, and Kekaha.
“It’s going to be another great season for us and I’m looking forward to seeing these kids play,” Gonsalves said.
Although the focus might be on the field, it’s really the scholastic part of the game that Gonsalves is concerned about.
“Keeping grades up and concentrating on school work is the number one priority for the league,” Gonsalves said.
2004 Pop Warner All-American Scholars Lance Delos Reyes, Travis Aribon, and Matthew Koyama have paved the way for future players to excel.
