UPDATE: Rebel SoulJahz performing at UH football spring game celebration

Link to video and new soundbite from Coach Chang on Rebel SoulJahz (details below): https://bit.ly/3DYIftt

Update April 12, 2022: Rebel SoulJahz will be performing at the 2022 Island Day Football Spring Game on Saturday, April 16. Rebel SoulJahz will take the stage at the Les Murakami Stadium at 4 p.m. for the hour-long concert. A large crowd is expected for the spring game and celebration and UH is reminding everyone to plan accordingly:

• Plan to arrive early and expect heavier than normal traffic in the area

• Pre-purchase parking passes online. Parking is $5 and the pre-purchase option will be available till Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. Select “Get Permits” then select “Zone 20 Football Parking Pass Saturday 4/16/22. Remember to print your pass and display on the vehicle dashboard.

• The parking structure is currently undergoing renovations and only at 80% capacity. The top floor of the diamond head half of the structure is closed including the top floor exit and 50% of the elevators are out of service.

Original release:

University of Hawaiʻi football fans are invited to join the “Braddahhood” and cheer on the Rainbow Warriors at the 2022 Island Day Football Spring Game at the Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday, April 16. New Head Coach Timmy Chang is thanking fans for their overwhelming support by making the last scrimmage of spring practice a community celebration. The FREE event at the athletics complex is open to the public and will include activities for kids, food trucks, beer gardens, vendors and live entertainment.

“It’s basically a party atmosphere. I want this place packed. I want this place rowdy and let’s come have fun with our football boys,” Chang said. “They’ve been working out all spring. They can’t wait to see you, come liven this place up.”

Gates open at 3:30 p.m., activities and vendors will be available, kickoff is at 6 p.m. followed by an autograph session with Coach Chang and the Rainbow Warriors. Please plan accordingly. Arrive early, anticipate busier than normal traffic and please be respectful of the surrounding neighborhoods. Parking is $5 for admission and will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the athletic parking complex and on upper campus.

Parking, rideshare, drop-off information

• Main Parking Structure (Zone 20)—Game day parking will be available in the Zone 20 structure (entry at Dole St. or Waialae Ave. gates)
  • Parking can be purchased on event day (Sat., Apr. 16) at the parking booths located near the point of entry at Dole St. or Waialae Ave. gates
  • Parking may be pre-purchased online for $5 until Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. Once logged in, select “Get Permits” then select “Zone 20 Football Parking Pass Saturday 4/16/22”
• Alternate Parking (Upper Campus)—There are two entry gates into Upper Campus; Maile Way and East West Road. Parking may be purchased at the kiosks upon entry for $5 on game day. Please follow all parking guards and staff directions as they assist in directing fans to Upper Campus lots
• Ride Share & Drop-Off—For those using ride-share options to campus, drop-off and pick-up is located on Lower Campus Road in front of the Center for Disability Studies (across from the Stan Sheriff Center) via the Dole St. or Waialae Ave. gates. Ride share is highly encouraged due to limited parking

Kiosks will be staffed from 12:30 p.m.

Map for parking as well as bathrooms that will be unlocked (PDF)

2022 Island Day Football Spring Game

Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex

• Concession stands & food trucks:
  • Sodexo food & beverage services
  • Various food trucks
• Beer gardens available in the Ewa & Diamond Head ends of Ching Field
• UH Bookstore & H-Zone Apparel—Located in the Ewa end zone behind the Manoa Maniacs student section bleachers
• 5:15 p.m.—Rainbow Warrior football team warmups
• 6–8 p.m.—Spring Football Game (Green vs. White)
• 8:30 p.m.—FREE autograph session on Ching Field

Local vendors (Located in front of the Athletics Department between Murakami Stadium and Ching Athletics Complex

• Hours of operation: 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Things To Know Before Attending

• Tailgating is NOT permitted
• Clear Bag Policy—The University of Hawaiʻi has adopted a Clear Bag Policy in order to improve public safety within our facilities. Attendees may bring in one (1) clear bag no larger than 12 in. x 6 in. x 12 in. and are limited to one clear bag per person
• Prohibited Items
  • All bags (except clear plastic bags that do not exceed 12 in. x 6 in. x 12 in.)
  • Weapons
  • Noise Makers
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Reusable Bottles (i.e. Hydro Flask, Takeya, Yeti, Thermos, etc)
  • Umbrellas
  • Coolers
  • Fireworks
  • Alcohol
  • Pets (except service animals)
  • Helium Balloons
  • Outside Food and Beverages
  • Tripod and Monopod extended to the floor
  • Laser Lights
  • Tobacco Products
  • Seat Backs
  • Strollers
  • Any Equipment to Cook Food on Campus (hot pot, hibachi, grill, etc.)
• Outside food & beverage is NOT allowed.
• COVID19 vaccination or negative test is NOT required
• Masks and face coverings are optional

VIDEO BROLL: (1 minute, 30 seconds)

0:00-0:42 - Coach Timmy Chang and the football team

0:42-1:31 - UH Football team practice

SOUNDBITE:

Timmy Chang, UH Football Head Coach (21 seconds)

“We’ve got a fun full day at 4 o’clock starting with a concert at Les Murakami, Rebel Souljahz, and it’s free. Come on down. Come celebrate us with a keiki zone, food vendors, food trucks. We’ll have it all. It’s basically a party atmosphere. I want this place packed. I want this place rowdy and let’s come have fun with our football boys. They’ve been working out all spring. They can’t wait to see you, come liven this place up.”