TRIBE Athletics SPORTS presents

6th Annual Native American Junior Nationals

June 27-29, 2025
Mesa, Arizona
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Hello Coaches,




Please note that while the game times are listed in MST, Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time and is currently aligned with Pacific Standard Time (PST).




To avoid any confusion, please refer to the time displayed on your phone or device for the correct game times.




Thank you!

6/26/2025 11:18 PM

FYI, GAME SCHEDULE FOR 2025 IS NOW LIVE!!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS

-TRIBE ATHLETICS SPORTS

6/26/2025 5:23 PM

Coaches,

We've received some messages for teams looking for players, we have a free agent page on facebook. Athletes have posted their information on the comments of the shared post. There's well over 236 comments of athletes that are free agents for NATTY'S 2025. If you got time and are looking to add, check out the page:

https://www.facebook.com/people/TRIBE-Athletics-Sports-Events-Exposure-Series-Free-Agent-Market/100066716823470/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=HtBHLvEw2dNrUWw9&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1CNBFxz2K2%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr

6/17/2025 12:23 PM

Coaches,

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID YOU FULL TEAM REGISTRATION AMOUNT OF $375.00, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS EMAIL. ROSTERS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN YOUR ACCOUNT BY JUNE 20th 2025. ROSTERS WILL BE LOCKED AFTER JUNE 20th IN WHICH NO CHANGES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO MAKE.

We are approaching the June 1st 2025 registration deadline in just 13 days to receive the 2nd half $187.50 payment from those teams that still need to pay to get on the pool play schedule. Whether you will be paying online or getting a sponsored check, all payments must be paid and in our system by JUNE 1st 2025. We will not be holding any spots for anyone. After JUNE 1st, If any teams do not pay their remaining balance, they will be removed from the tournament along with losing their 1st half payment as it is non-refundable. We will move on to the next team on the waiting list that are trying to get into Natty's 2025.

5/19/2025 12:08 PM

Good evening coaches,

We have reached our maximum capacity in each division for the 6th Annual Native American Junior Nationals. Be advised, second half payments are due by 11:59pm on June 1st, 2025. If we have not received your second half payment by this date and time, we will go to the waitlist immediately on June 2nd. If you are waiting for a sponsor check for your second half payment, please notify your sponsor and let them know of this deadline date. There is a little over 6 weeks left for your payments, please do not wait until the last minute to pay your registration. If you have already made your payments in full, please check your coaches account and verify that you have registered your team in the correct division.

We have a total of 460 indigenous teams registered, with 212 of those teams in the high school division. Please continue to check your emails for any other updates or information we may send out.

5/6/2025 7:31 PM

Coaches,

Here is an official immediate release statement that TRIBE Athletics has made mandatory for the 6th Annual Native American Junior Nationals. All players, head coach, and assistant coach must check in at the same time on Thursday June 26th, 2025 anytime from 10am-10pm MST at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Fieldhouse A. Players must show their original documents (please see attached statement for what is accepted) to the staff at the time of check in. Players will not be allowed to check in one at a time or without their entire team and coaches.

Rosters - Make sure your rosters are filled out completely in your coaches account by June 20th, 2025 by 11:59pm PST. Your coaches account will be locked after this date and time. The required fields are: First Name, Last Name, Jersey Number, and Current Grade (2024-2025 fiscal school year). If your roster is not complete by this date, you will be required to pay a one time $75.00 fee to make any changes or updates to your roster at team check-in on Thursday June 26th, 2025.

Thank you,
TRIBE Athletics

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4/21/2025 6:27 PM

Description

TRIBE Athletics Sports Events brings you THE LARGEST INDIGENOUS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD!!! The 6th Annual Native Junior Nationals "Premier Exposure Series" is coming back To Mesa, Arizona held at the 320 acre world class Arizona Athletic Grounds With 24 basketball courts "All Under One Roof" June 27th-29th 2025. With a 4 Game Guarantee or more National Tournament, we anticipate 400+ All Indigenous Teams competing for a National Championship at the sports park that is actively larger than Disney Land. This is the place to witness the best of the best all indigenous basketball talent attending from all over the world and nation. This summer event will feature the top rising indigenous teams and players throughout the country to compete for a National Title in the Boys & Girls High School Divisions, Boys & Girls Middle School Division, Boys & Girls Youth and Coed Divisions. Native American, Pacific Islander, and Hawaiian players/teams are eligible to participate at all of TRIBE Athletics Events. 3 days of high-level competition beginning with Pool Play Schedule going straight into Diamond & Platinum Single Elimination Bracket Play. All teams registering will not receive accommodations for game times so please plan accordingly for your travel arrangements. We look forward to seeing everyone in the summer of 2025 and good luck! PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON ONE TEAM IN THEIR OWN GRADE DIVISION AND ON ANOTHER TEAM IN A HIGHER GRADE DIVISION. PLAYERS JUST CANNOT PLAY ON TWO TEAMS IN THE SAME GRADE DIVISION OR IN A LOWER GRADE DIVISION. THIS TOURNAMENT GOES BY GRADE ONLY AND NOT AGE!

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Boys & Girls: 12th-1st
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive
  • $375.00 entry fee
  • 4 game guarantee
  • Exposure Certified

Location

Arizona Athletic Grounds Map
Arizona Athletic Grounds
6321 S Ellsworth Rd Building A
Mesa, AZ, 85212
Directions

Contact

TRIBE Athletics Coordinator Team
775-443-1960

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General Information

#1 INDIGENOUS EXPOSURE BASKETBALL EVENTS IN THE NATION!

*4 GAMES GUARANTEED OR MORE

*400+ INDIGENOUS TEAMS COMPETING "ALL UNDER ONE ROOF"

*OVER 1,000+ GAMES PLAYED ON 24 BASKETBALL COURTS

*COLLEGE COACHES IN ATTENDANCE OR VIEWING LIVE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH BALLER-TV LIVE-STREAMING SERVICE ON EVERY COURT

*NATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES COVERAGE

*NCAA CERTIFIED SCOUTING SERVICES AND EVALUATORS IN ATTENDANCE

A MANDATORY TEAM AND COACHES CHECK-IN & MEETING FOR ALL COACHES TO ATTEND WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2025 AT 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (MST) @ ARIZONA ATHLETIC GROUNDS FIELD HOUSE A. TIP-OFF BEGINS ON FRIDAY JUNE  27, 2025 AT 8:00AM (MST) AND ENDS ON SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2025 AT  APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM. ALL TEAMS WHO REGISTER MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY AT ANY SCHEDULED TIME ON FRIDAY June 27, 2025 DUE TO THE EVENT NEEDING TO STAY ON SCHEDULE. GRADE DIVISIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND YOUTH PLAYERS PARTICIPATING ARE BASED ON THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. SENIORS FOR THE 2024-2025 HIGH SCHOOL YEAR ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE FOR THIS EVENT.

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN

BOYS DIVISION:

HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL | 11TH-12TH GRADE DIVISION

HIGH SCHOOL NATION | 9TH-10TH GRADE DIVISION

MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING | 7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION

INDIGENOUS STARS | 5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION 

INDIGENOUS BALL'N | 4TH GRADE DIVISION 

YOUTH REZBALL | 3RD GRADE & UNDER CO-ED DIVISION
*A MINIMUM OF TWO GIRLS MUST BE ON THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES FOR THE YOUTH REZBALL CO-ED DIVISION

GIRLS DIVISION:
HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS | 11TH-12TH GRADE

HIGH SCHOOL NATION | 9TH-10TH GRADE

MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING | 7TH-8TH GRADE

INDIGENOUS STARS | 5TH-6TH GRADE

INDIGENOUS BALL'N | 4TH GRADE DIVISION 

YOUTH REZBALL | 3RD GRADE & UNDER CO-ED DIVISION
*A MINIMUM OF TWO GIRLS MUST BE ON THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES FOR THE YOUTH REZBALL CO-ED DIVISION


All event related questions should be directed to TRIBE Athletics Coordinator Team at coord@tribeathleticsfoundation.com or call 775-443-1960.