Na7ive Na7ions Baseball Tournament runs at Salt River Fields this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Native American youth baseball players are competing in the Na7ive Na7ions 16U National Baseball Tournament at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. This four-day event, featuring 11 teams from various Tribal and Indigenous communities, aims to promote Indigenous culture and youth development alongside elite competition. The tournament includes opportunities for attendees to engage with Native-owned businesses and emphasizes the importance of health and wellness through the HomePlate initiative. Organizers aim to provide a platform for Indigenous athletes to achieve visibility and representation in sports.
- •The tournament features 11 teams from Indigenous communities.
- •It takes place over four days at Salt River Fields.
- •HomePlate initiative promotes youth wellness during the event.
- •DJ Carrasco, founder, aims to increase visibility for Indigenous athletes.
- •Last year's event fostered a strong sense of community among families.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Na7ive Na7ions Baseball Tournament Brings Indigenous Youth Athletes Together for National Competition
"Native American youth baseball players from across the Southwest and beyond are gathering at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick this weekend for the Na7ive Na7ions 16U National Baseball Tournament, an event that blends elite athletic competition with Indigenous culture, community, and youth development. The four-day tournament features 11 teams representing Tribal and Indigenous communities […] The post Na7ive Na7ions Baseball Tournament Brings Indigenous Youth Athletes Together for National Com
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