The Lahaina Civic Center is a sports, convention and entertainment complex located at Ka'a'ahi Street and Honoapi'ilani Highway in Lahaina, Hawaii, on the island of Maui.[1] It is the site of the annual Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament, held every November during Thanksgiving week and hosted by Chaminade University located in Hawaii. Other events include the World Youth Basketball Tournament in July, concerts, trade shows, community festivals and fairs.

History

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The Lahaina Civic Center was built in 1972.[2]

In the 2023 Hawaii wildfires, the Civic Center survived but other buildings surrounding it were destroyed.[3]

Facilities

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Gymnasium

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The Civic Center Gymnasium is a 2,400-seat indoor arena with 20,800 square feet (160' by 130') of arena floor space, permanent seating on the East end and retractable bleachers on the North and South ends. It has four limited locker room facilities and two public restrooms.

References

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  1. ^ "Lahaina Civic Center". mauicounty.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "Lahaina Civic Center adds quaintness to Maui Invitational". USA Today. AP. November 20, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Hawaii wildfires devastate area around Lahaina Civic Center and home of Maui Invitational won't be the same". CBSSports.com. August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
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