Basilio "Roy" Camello
Roy Camello's journey into umpiring began in the 1970s when he volunteered to
officiate games for the Waipahu Jackrabbits Bronco League. With "on the job" training,
he quickly developed a passion for umpiring, moving on to officiate Pony League, Little League, Big League, and softball games. In 1978, Roy joined the OIA Baseball Umpires, where Morris Rios was the assigner. His dedication to learning the intricacies of umpiring earned him the title of Outstanding Umpire.
Roy's career continued to flourish as he joined the Rainbow Hui, umpiring high school games for both OIA and ILH for three decades. Recognizing the benefits of unified training, Roy spearheaded efforts to combine OIA and ILH umpire training, organizing meetings at Aloha Stadium and setting agendas to ensure consistent training in rules, mechanics, and dress.
His extensive experience prepared him for umpiring NCAA Division II baseball and the Hawaii Collegiate Baseball League, where he enjoyed traveling and officiating in various stadiums, including Rainbow Stadium, Aloha Stadium, and Wong Stadium in Hilo.
In 2012, Roy retired and was honored at his last game with a signed picture and a Certificate of Recognition from HHSAA for 30 years of outstanding support.
Throughout his career, Roy mentored many young officials, sharing his knowledge and helping them advance in their officiating careers. He cherished the relationships he built, feeling proud to be recognized for his connection to officiating. Roy's dedication to learning and doing things the right way left a lasting impact on the officiating community.
Roy passed away in 2020.
Roy Camello's journey into umpiring began in the 1970s when he volunteered to
officiate games for the Waipahu Jackrabbits Bronco League. With "on the job" training,
he quickly developed a passion for umpiring, moving on to officiate Pony League, Little League, Big League, and softball games. In 1978, Roy joined the OIA Baseball Umpires, where Morris Rios was the assigner. His dedication to learning the intricacies of umpiring earned him the title of Outstanding Umpire.
Roy's career continued to flourish as he joined the Rainbow Hui, umpiring high school games for both OIA and ILH for three decades. Recognizing the benefits of unified training, Roy spearheaded efforts to combine OIA and ILH umpire training, organizing meetings at Aloha Stadium and setting agendas to ensure consistent training in rules, mechanics, and dress.
His extensive experience prepared him for umpiring NCAA Division II baseball and the Hawaii Collegiate Baseball League, where he enjoyed traveling and officiating in various stadiums, including Rainbow Stadium, Aloha Stadium, and Wong Stadium in Hilo.
In 2012, Roy retired and was honored at his last game with a signed picture and a Certificate of Recognition from HHSAA for 30 years of outstanding support.
Throughout his career, Roy mentored many young officials, sharing his knowledge and helping them advance in their officiating careers. He cherished the relationships he built, feeling proud to be recognized for his connection to officiating. Roy's dedication to learning and doing things the right way left a lasting impact on the officiating community.
Roy passed away in 2020.
Edmund "Ed" Chang
Edmund "Ed" Chang is a prominent figure in Hawaii's shooting sports community. His involvement began in 1954 at Saint Louis High School, where he first competed in shooting sports. Ed continued his passion at the University of Hawaii and with the U.S. Army Rifle and Pistol Teams, eventually becoming the team captain and coach of the 1st MTB Rifle and Pistol Team within the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis.
In 1962, Ed enhanced his coaching skills by attending the U.S. Army Marksmanship Coaching Course at Fort Ord, CA. He served as coach and officer in charge of the Hawaii Rifle Team from 1963 to 1968 and later as an assistant coach at Saint Louis High School from 1972 to 1975. During his tenure, he mentored several top shooters to compete in the NRA National Championships at Camp Perry, OH.
In 1974, Ed founded the Mid-Pacific Gun Club, which remains active today, focusing on coaching youth and adult shooters in small-bore and air rifle disciplines. He held various refereeing positions, including Chief Range Officer and Chief Referee for both interscholastic and non-interscholastic shooting competitions.
Ed played a pivotal role in establishing the first HHSAA Sport Air Riflery Championship in 1999 and served as the State Coordinator until his retirement in 2015. His contributions were instrumental in shaping the sport in Hawaii. Although retired, Ed continues to serve as an advisor to the state tournament, ensuring the continued growth and success of air riflery in Hawaii.
Ed passed away in 2025.
Edmund "Ed" Chang is a prominent figure in Hawaii's shooting sports community. His involvement began in 1954 at Saint Louis High School, where he first competed in shooting sports. Ed continued his passion at the University of Hawaii and with the U.S. Army Rifle and Pistol Teams, eventually becoming the team captain and coach of the 1st MTB Rifle and Pistol Team within the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis.
In 1962, Ed enhanced his coaching skills by attending the U.S. Army Marksmanship Coaching Course at Fort Ord, CA. He served as coach and officer in charge of the Hawaii Rifle Team from 1963 to 1968 and later as an assistant coach at Saint Louis High School from 1972 to 1975. During his tenure, he mentored several top shooters to compete in the NRA National Championships at Camp Perry, OH.
In 1974, Ed founded the Mid-Pacific Gun Club, which remains active today, focusing on coaching youth and adult shooters in small-bore and air rifle disciplines. He held various refereeing positions, including Chief Range Officer and Chief Referee for both interscholastic and non-interscholastic shooting competitions.
Ed played a pivotal role in establishing the first HHSAA Sport Air Riflery Championship in 1999 and served as the State Coordinator until his retirement in 2015. His contributions were instrumental in shaping the sport in Hawaii. Although retired, Ed continues to serve as an advisor to the state tournament, ensuring the continued growth and success of air riflery in Hawaii.
Ed passed away in 2025.
Ronald Komine, Sr.
Ronald Komine, Sr. has had a remarkable career in softball and baseball, both as a player and an official. He was an all-star baseball player in high school and excelled in men’s fastpitch softball. His officiating career began in 1963 with the Armed Services League Officials, established by Leroy Sims, where he officiated both softball and basketball. In 1978, Donald Meinel appointed Ronald as the umpire-in-chief of the Hawaii Amateur Softball Association, a position he held until his retirement in 1992.
As umpire-in-chief, Ronald played a crucial role in training umpires for high school and NCAA games. He conducted several national and state umpire schools, resulting in Hawaii’s largest registration of umpires, with over 250 registered in a single year. Ron umpired ILH and OIA high school games, HHSAA State Championship games, and NCAA Division I and II games. He was the chief umpire for the 1990-91 state tournament.
Ron was invited to officiate in four national tournaments: the 1979 Class A Men’s Fast Pitch Nationals in Stockton, CA; the 1982 Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals in Parma, OH; the 1984 Class A Women’s Fast Pitch Nationals in Redding, CA; and the 1986 Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals in Houston, TX. In 1986, he was inducted into the Amateur Softball Association of America Indicator Fraternity.
Ronald continued to umpire high school and college games until his retirement in 1992. He currently lives in Seattle, WA.
Ronald Komine, Sr. has had a remarkable career in softball and baseball, both as a player and an official. He was an all-star baseball player in high school and excelled in men’s fastpitch softball. His officiating career began in 1963 with the Armed Services League Officials, established by Leroy Sims, where he officiated both softball and basketball. In 1978, Donald Meinel appointed Ronald as the umpire-in-chief of the Hawaii Amateur Softball Association, a position he held until his retirement in 1992.
As umpire-in-chief, Ronald played a crucial role in training umpires for high school and NCAA games. He conducted several national and state umpire schools, resulting in Hawaii’s largest registration of umpires, with over 250 registered in a single year. Ron umpired ILH and OIA high school games, HHSAA State Championship games, and NCAA Division I and II games. He was the chief umpire for the 1990-91 state tournament.
Ron was invited to officiate in four national tournaments: the 1979 Class A Men’s Fast Pitch Nationals in Stockton, CA; the 1982 Men’s Super Slow Pitch Nationals in Parma, OH; the 1984 Class A Women’s Fast Pitch Nationals in Redding, CA; and the 1986 Women’s Major Fast Pitch Nationals in Houston, TX. In 1986, he was inducted into the Amateur Softball Association of America Indicator Fraternity.
Ronald continued to umpire high school and college games until his retirement in 1992. He currently lives in Seattle, WA.
Ben Martin
Ben Martin, a veteran paddler with over forty years of experience, has significantly contributed to the sport through competition, club leadership, and race organizing. He was a state champion crew member for the Hawaiian Canoe Club and served as President of Na Kai `Ewalu Canoe Club. Since the 1990s, Ben has been officiating outrigger canoe paddling competitions, starting with the Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association.
In 2004, he became the head water official for the Maui Interscholastic League and continues to serve in this role. Ben has also volunteered as a race official at HHSAA state championship regattas and summer MCHCA regattas for decades. He credits Michael Tong, a renowned waterman, as one of his early mentors.
Ben is known for his fairness, sportsmanship, and consistency in officiating. He has mentored new race officials and maintains a positive rapport with coaches from 12 high schools in Maui County. His commitment to fairness is evident in his proactive
approach to addressing potential issues on race courses and his willingness to discuss controversial calls with coaches.
Ben’s leadership is characterized by humility and care, and he emphasizes the values of aloha and sportsmanship in the sport. He is respected for his efforts to ensure fair competition and his encouragement of youth to compete with integrity. Ben’s dedication to outrigger paddling and his contributions to the community exemplify the values of Hall of Fame officials. He expresses gratitude to his family and fellow officials for their support throughout his tenure.
Ben Martin, a veteran paddler with over forty years of experience, has significantly contributed to the sport through competition, club leadership, and race organizing. He was a state champion crew member for the Hawaiian Canoe Club and served as President of Na Kai `Ewalu Canoe Club. Since the 1990s, Ben has been officiating outrigger canoe paddling competitions, starting with the Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association.
In 2004, he became the head water official for the Maui Interscholastic League and continues to serve in this role. Ben has also volunteered as a race official at HHSAA state championship regattas and summer MCHCA regattas for decades. He credits Michael Tong, a renowned waterman, as one of his early mentors.
Ben is known for his fairness, sportsmanship, and consistency in officiating. He has mentored new race officials and maintains a positive rapport with coaches from 12 high schools in Maui County. His commitment to fairness is evident in his proactive
approach to addressing potential issues on race courses and his willingness to discuss controversial calls with coaches.
Ben’s leadership is characterized by humility and care, and he emphasizes the values of aloha and sportsmanship in the sport. He is respected for his efforts to ensure fair competition and his encouragement of youth to compete with integrity. Ben’s dedication to outrigger paddling and his contributions to the community exemplify the values of Hall of Fame officials. He expresses gratitude to his family and fellow officials for their support throughout his tenure.
Warren Okinaka
Warren Okinaka has made significant contributions to softball in Hawaii, particularly through his involvement with the Oahu Junior Olympic Softball Program, which he helped organize in 1987. His efforts were instrumental in growing the Hawaii Amateur Softball Association, leading to over 2,000 young female players participating today. Warren also played a key role in developing the fast pitch umpire program, known today as the USA Softball Umpire Organization. His leadership and mentoring have helped many Hawaii umpires officiate at national championship tournaments.
Warren's dedication extended beyond organizing and mentoring; he actively participated in umpiring games from youth leagues to NCAA Softball. He coached various age levels and instructed young pitchers, contributing to the development of players and umpires alike. Warren’s commitment to the sport included providing umpire clinics on Oahu and the neighbor islands, and taking charge of umpiring for high school and state tournaments, as well as NCAA Division II events.
In addition to his official duties, Warren was known for his hands-on approach to field maintenance, ensuring the fields were ready for play. He often arrived early to prepare the fields and stayed late to maintain them for the next day’s games. Warren also cooked for umpires during tournaments, using his culinary skills to foster camaraderie and recruit new umpires.
Warren's contributions were made without compensation, driven by his passion for enriching the lives of young athletes and umpires. His legacy in Hawai‘i’s softball community is marked by his dedication, leadership, and positive impact on the sport.
Warren passed away in 2019.
Warren Okinaka has made significant contributions to softball in Hawaii, particularly through his involvement with the Oahu Junior Olympic Softball Program, which he helped organize in 1987. His efforts were instrumental in growing the Hawaii Amateur Softball Association, leading to over 2,000 young female players participating today. Warren also played a key role in developing the fast pitch umpire program, known today as the USA Softball Umpire Organization. His leadership and mentoring have helped many Hawaii umpires officiate at national championship tournaments.
Warren's dedication extended beyond organizing and mentoring; he actively participated in umpiring games from youth leagues to NCAA Softball. He coached various age levels and instructed young pitchers, contributing to the development of players and umpires alike. Warren’s commitment to the sport included providing umpire clinics on Oahu and the neighbor islands, and taking charge of umpiring for high school and state tournaments, as well as NCAA Division II events.
In addition to his official duties, Warren was known for his hands-on approach to field maintenance, ensuring the fields were ready for play. He often arrived early to prepare the fields and stayed late to maintain them for the next day’s games. Warren also cooked for umpires during tournaments, using his culinary skills to foster camaraderie and recruit new umpires.
Warren's contributions were made without compensation, driven by his passion for enriching the lives of young athletes and umpires. His legacy in Hawai‘i’s softball community is marked by his dedication, leadership, and positive impact on the sport.
Warren passed away in 2019.
Hardy Spoehr
Hardy Spoehr, a Punahou School graduate, has had a distinguished career in football officiating and community service. After graduating from Wesleyan University in 1966, where he played football and rugby, Hardy returned to Hawaii to teach and coach at Punahou. His career in football officiating began in the early 1970s on the Big Island, mentored by Paul Mannen, Sr., and Ross Wilson.
In 1976, Hardy moved to Oahu and joined the Hawaii Football Officials Association (HFOA), where he officiated various levels of football, including ILH, Pop Warner, and semi-pro games. He served as HFOA president and was instrumental in obtaining 501(c)(3) non-profit status for the group, implementing the Hoola Maikai Award for sportsmanship, and promoting state legislation to protect sports officials.
Hardy officiated numerous high school bowls and was recruited to officiate University of Hawaii games, eventually working all NCAA positions except back judge and referee. He participated in several Hula, Aloha, and Hawaii Bowl games and contributed to indoor football leagues, including the PIFL and IPFL.
Beyond officiating, Hardy is an avid waterman, canoe paddler, and bagpipe player. He has worked for the City’s Ocean Safety, Papa
Ola Lokahi, and volunteers at `Iolani Palace. Hardy has been married to his wife Joyce for over 60 years, with two children and six grandchildren.
Hardy's contributions to football officiating and his community service have left a lasting impact on Hawai‘i’s sports and cultural landscape.
Hardy Spoehr, a Punahou School graduate, has had a distinguished career in football officiating and community service. After graduating from Wesleyan University in 1966, where he played football and rugby, Hardy returned to Hawaii to teach and coach at Punahou. His career in football officiating began in the early 1970s on the Big Island, mentored by Paul Mannen, Sr., and Ross Wilson.
In 1976, Hardy moved to Oahu and joined the Hawaii Football Officials Association (HFOA), where he officiated various levels of football, including ILH, Pop Warner, and semi-pro games. He served as HFOA president and was instrumental in obtaining 501(c)(3) non-profit status for the group, implementing the Hoola Maikai Award for sportsmanship, and promoting state legislation to protect sports officials.
Hardy officiated numerous high school bowls and was recruited to officiate University of Hawaii games, eventually working all NCAA positions except back judge and referee. He participated in several Hula, Aloha, and Hawaii Bowl games and contributed to indoor football leagues, including the PIFL and IPFL.
Beyond officiating, Hardy is an avid waterman, canoe paddler, and bagpipe player. He has worked for the City’s Ocean Safety, Papa
Ola Lokahi, and volunteers at `Iolani Palace. Hardy has been married to his wife Joyce for over 60 years, with two children and six grandchildren.
Hardy's contributions to football officiating and his community service have left a lasting impact on Hawai‘i’s sports and cultural landscape.
Proudly powered by Weebly