Lori Piestewa National Native American Games
Venue: Various Valley Locations | Where: Fountain Hills, Arizona | Time: TBA
Where: Phoenix, AZ -- Grand Canyon State Games has announced Phoenix, Arizona will be the host city for the 2006 Lori Piestewa National Native American Games, July 20-23, 2006. The games honor Pfc. Lori Piestewa, the first Native American woman killed in combat. The sports to be contested include basketball, softball, volleyball and track and field. Opening Ceremonies on July 20. more info: 480.517.9700
5 V 5 Basketball – Entry Fee is only $300 / per team with a 3 game guarantee
*Played at Fountain Hills High School & Fountain Hills Middle School in Fountain Hills, AZ. Multiple team discounts available by contacting the State Games office at 480-517-9700.
Cross Country – Entry Fee is $10 Youth & $12 Adult
*A 3.1 mile course at beautiful Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Slow Pitch Softball – Entry Fee is $195 per team
*Games played at Golden Eagle Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Track & Field – Entry Fee - $8 youth - $15 adult 1st event, $3 each additional event
*All Events at the Fountain Hills High Track in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Volleyball – Entry Fee - $120 per team
*All matches played at Salt River HS on the Salt River Reservation in Scottsdale, AZ
Where to Stay:
Hosted by the Fort McDowell / Yavapai Nation with host Hotel the NEW Radisson Fort McDowell Hotel & Casino. Hotel Information – Phone – 480-836-5300, located at 10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85264
About Lori Piestewa National Native American Games
The Lori Piestewa National Native American Games are open to the 511 tribes throughout the United States. The only requirement is that athletes must be one-quarter Native American to compete. The four sports featured at the games are basketball, softball, volleyball and track and field. Information and registration available at Registration and Information . The Grand Canyon State Games provides a showcase for the talents and aspirations of amateur athletes, regardless of age or ability, and are one of the largest amateur sports festivals in the United States.
About Grand Canyon State Games
The Grand Canyon State Games is a multi-sport Olympic Festival for Arizona amateur athletes of all ages and abilities. The Games is organized by the Arizona Sports Council and is affiliated with 37 other state games throughout the United States. It is sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee through the National Congress of State Games. The Games seeks to provide an avenue for personal development through sports.
For further information please contact the GCSG Office: GCSG or 480-517-9700 .
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Last updated on March 2, 2006