HONOLULU, HI (Oct. 3, 2023) – Central Pacific Bank (CPB) is proud to announce it will serve as the title sponsor for the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) sports championships for the next three school years (2023-24 through 2025-26). The unprecedented financial support will help enhance the player and audience experience at the title games.

In addition, CPB will serve as title sponsor for the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) and Kauai Interscholastic Federation (KIF) leagues, including all 21 sports championships that will be conducted in the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. CPB will generously provide funding to help pay for the costs to perform the championships, such as game officials, security, gate personnel, trophies and medals.

“The tragedy in Maui showed us how sports can rally a community and provide a sense of normalcy during challenging times,” said CPB President and Chief Executive Officer Arnold Martines, who was born and raised on Hawaii Island and is a graduate of Honokaa High School. “High school sports are an important component of our student-athletes’ educational experience and are a healthy outlet for young people, which is why it is a privilege to provide this commitment of support for the neighbor island schools.”

CPB is happy to join KTA Superstores which currently sponsors the BIIF Boys & Girls Basketball Championships. 

"The BIIF sincerely appreciates this commitment to our neighbor island teams, athletes, and communities and looks forward to our partnership with CPB for the next three incredible years," said BIIF Executive Director Lyle Crozier.

“Giving back to the communities we serve is hugely important in Hawaii and we are grateful CPB has joined the effort to help our neighbor island families, schools and athletic programs,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Toby Taniguchi, KTA Super Stores.

The BIIF is comprised of 24 high schools, the MIL is comprised of 14 high schools, and the KIF is comprised of nine high schools.