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7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals
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Good Afternoon Coaches,
As we continue preparations for the 7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals, we want to provide several important reminders regarding divisions, schedules, and roster deadlines.
Schedule Release Information
Please note that the official tournament schedule will be released on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM Arizona Time.
We are currently in the final stages of organizing divisions, pool play schedules, and tournament brackets. Beginning this weekend, we will be working extensively on the scheduling process. Because of this, we ask all coaches to carefully review their team's current division placement. Coaches please double check and make sure you registered your team in the right division. We have had a team register in the wrong division prior.
Division Changes
If your team needs to make any changes to its division, please notify us as soon as possible. Once schedules and brackets have been completed, no division changes will be permitted. We want to ensure every team is placed appropriately before the scheduling process is finalized.
Roster Deadline – June 18, 2026
A reminder that all team rosters must be submitted no later than June 18, 2026.
Coaches can currently log into their Exposure Basketball account to:
Upload their official team roster
Add players
Remove players
Make roster corrections or updates
Verify all team information is accurate
Any roster changes must be completed prior to the June 18 deadline. Please do not wait until the last minute to submit or review your roster information.
We appreciate your cooperation as we prepare for what will be the largest Native American youth basketball tournament in the world. Thank you for being part of the 7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals, and we look forward to welcoming your teams to Mesa, Arizona.
If you have any questions regarding divisions, rosters, or tournament participation, please contact me immediately.
Thank you,
Lyle Pete
Coordinator
TRIBE Athletics Sports
IF YOU MADE YOUR PAYMENTS IN FULL DISREGARD THIS MESSAGE. If you have not made your 2nd half payment it is due June 1. I have 500+ teams to schedule and I'm not gonna be chasing anyone down for their payments. So if your not paid in full you will be removed from the schedule.
Thank you
Lyle
Coaches
Please read the rules and regulations for the 7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals. You will be required to know these rules while participating in the event.
Good afternoon Coaches,
This email is regarding important deadlines and requirements for the 7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals taking place June 25–28, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
Important: If you have already made your full payment, please disregard the payment portion of this email.
Please carefully review all information below. Coaches are required to know these dates and deadlines. No exceptions will be made.
PAYMENT DEADLINES
• The second half of your team payment is due on June 1, 2026.
• Your team account must be PAID IN FULL in order to be placed into the official pool play schedule.
• Scheduling will officially begin on June 2, 2026.
• If your account is not paid in full by the time scheduling begins, your team will removed from the final list and NOT be scheduled into the tournament.
ROSTER DEADLINE
• Official team rosters are due in your coach's account no later than June 18, 2026.
Required roster information for every athlete:
*Player first name
*Player last name
*Player grade
*Player graduating year
*Player jersey number
-Any roster not completed by June 18, 2026 will be considered an incomplete roster
Teams with incomplete rosters will be required to pay a $75 roster completion fee during their teams division assigned team check-in time slot.
We are kindly asking all coaches to complete their rosters before the deadline in order to avoid any additional fees or delays during check-in. We have 580 all indigenous teams registered.
PLAYER & COACH REQUIREMENT
• A player and coach must both be present in order for the athlete to participate in the event. A player will not be allowed to play in the event if they do not show at team check-in. This has been stated since the beginning. "No Show, No Play, No Exceptions"
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
A separate email will be sent out regarding:
Tribal enrollment requirements, CIB requirements, Descendancy Documents
School verification requirements
If you have any questions regarding payments, rosters, or tournament requirements, please contact Lyle, Tournament Coordinator.
Thank you again for being part of the largest Native American youth basketball tournament in the world. We look forward to seeing everyone in Mesa this June.
Sincerely,
Lyle Pete
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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 is currently closed.
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- Boys High School National 11th-12th Grade Division
- Girls High School National 11th-12th Grade Division
- Boys High School Nation 9th-10th Grade Division
- Girls High School Nation 9th-10th Grade Division
- Boys Middle School Rising 7th-8th Grade Division
- Girls Middle School Rising 7th-8th Grade Division
- Boys Indigenous Stars 5th-6th Grade Division
- Girls Indigenous Stars 5th-6th Grade Division
- Boys NXT Gen Indigenous 3rd-4th Grade Division
- Girls NXT Gen Indigenous 3rd-4th Grade Division
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.
