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7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals
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🚨 PLEASE READ THE POSTERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS & SHARE 🚨 Coaches, Players & Families — Important NATTY’S 2026 Update. We have been consistently communicating this since the release of the official NATTY’S flyer last year and we want to be fully transparent as we approach this years event. TEAM CHECK-IN IS MANDATORY for all players, head coach and assistant coach listed on the official roster. 👉🏽 No Check-In = No Game Play. With 520 teams officially registered at this years Natty’s, we will NOT be checking in any individual players or teams whatsoever on Friday June 26th, 2026 as we need to focus on the event operating 26 basketball courts “under one roof”. There will be no exceptions and no excuses! All players and coaches must check in together with their team during the assigned time slot for their division. 📌 KEY DEADLINES: • Official Team Rosters Due: Thursday, June 18, 2026- We will not accept any incomplete rosters at team check-in WHATSOEVER‼️THIS WILL HOLD UP ALL TIMES AND SLOTS FOR EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAVE THEIR ROSTERS COMPLETED AND READY TO CHECK-IN. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE AND GET YOUR ROSTERS FULLY COMPLETED IN YOUR COACHES ACCOUNT. *All coaches must log into their coaches account and ensure their entire roster is completed by the JUNE 18th date. *Remember we will lock all the team rosters online after June 18th and you will not be able to change anything in your coaches account. • Final Payment Deadline: If you have only submitted your initial 50% deposit, your remaining balance is due by Monday, June 1, 2026. ⚠️ Any team with an outstanding balance after this date will be removed from the event, and their spot will be given to a team currently on the waiting list. 520 Teams Registered For Natty’s This Year 🏀🔥 ✅ NATTY’S MANDATORY TEAM CHECK-IN (NO EXCEPTIONS) 📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026 📍 Fieldhouse C – Arizona Athletic Grounds ⏰ Time slots are REQUIRED by division Check-In Times (MST): * 8AM – 10AM → 3–4 Grade Boys & Girls / 5–6 Grade Boys & Girls * 12PM – 2PM → 7–8 Grade Boys & Girls / 9–10 Boys * 5PM – 7PM → 11–12 Boys & Girls / 9–10 Girls ⚠️ No Check-In = No Game Play TEAM CHECK-IN! Entire team must check in together (players + coaches). Plan ahead and arrive early. ONLY TEAMS WILL BE ALLOWED IN FIELDHOUSE C FOR TEAM CHECK-IN, No parents or families will be allowed inside. ⚠️ DOCUMENTATION = start preparing your documents for eligibility requirements to participate in this event, PROOF of Indigenous Blood is required via Tribal Enrollment card or Letter with official tribal seal, Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB/CIB), and or proof of Descendancy via Parents Birth Certificate and their Proof of Indigenous Blood. NO PROOF, No Play! NO PHOTOCOPIES or PHONE SCREEN SHOTS WILL BE ACCEPTED! WE NEED ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION ⚠️SCHOOL VERIFICATION = proof of 2025-2026 School participation documentation is required, ONLY School ID’s, Report Cards, Transcripts, Online School Portal are acceptable, NO emails or letters from school admin will be accepted. NO OFFICIAL SCHOOL DOCUMENTS, No Play! ❗ IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATES • ❌ NO COED DIVISION – This division is no longer available • 🚫 Girls cannot play in boys divisions (player safety priority) • 👥 Roster Limit = 11 Players ➤ Must be finalized by June 18, 2026 📢 FINAL NOTES • Check-in times are NOT flexible • Late team arrivals will be removed from the schedule • Full schedules will be released after team check-in 📲 Download the Tribe Athletics App for schedules, updates & brackets “The Largest Indigenous Exposure Basketball Event In The World”
- Tournament
- All teams
- Boys & Girls: 12th-3rd
- Ability: Elite/Competitive
- $450.00 entry fee
- 4 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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General Information
#1 INDIGENOUS EXPOSURE BASKETBALL EVENTS IN THE NATION!
*4 GAMES GUARANTEED OR MORE
*450+ INDIGENOUS TEAMS COMPETING
*OVER 1,200 GAMES PLAYED ON 26 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
*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
NXT GEN INDIGENOUS | 3RD-4TH GRADE 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
NXT GEN INDIGENOUS | 3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION
Registration
Registration will be closed after 6/1/2026 11:55 PM (MST).
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- Boys High School National 11th-12th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls High School National 11th-12th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys High School Nation 9th-10th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls High School Nation 9th-10th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys Middle School Rising 7th-8th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls Middle School Rising 7th-8th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys Indigenous Stars 5th-6th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls Indigenous Stars 5th-6th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys NXT Gen Indigenous 3rd-4th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls NXT Gen Indigenous 3rd-4th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
Other Payments
- College Coaches Roster Packet - $25.00
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to TRIBE Athletics Coordinator (Lyle Pete) at coord@tribeathleticsfoundation.com or call 775-443-1960.
