Hawaii’s largest junior lifeguard championship to date will be at Maui’s Ka’anapali Beach on Aug. 9.

More than 120 of Hawaii’s most promising young ocean leaders will gather from across the islands to compete, showcasing their lifesaving skills, ocean knowledge, athleticism and teamwork.

According to organizers, each summer, Maui County’s junior lifeguard program trains more than 300 youth ages 8 to 17 across the county, preparing them with essential ocean safety skills, rescue techniques and emergency response knowledge.