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Join us for the 2nd Annual Summer Native American Classic (SNAC) Basketball Tournament in Missoula, MT June 2026
SNAC Date
Thursday, June 11 - UM- UC Ballroom 3rd Floor
Mandatory Team Check-In between 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Hoops & Horizons- College & Career Fair between 1:00 PM- 6:00 PM (attend after check-in)
Mandatory Educational Summit- 6:30 PM (UM-UC Theatre- 3rd Floor)
Friday/ Saturday, June 12-13 - TBA
Pool Play & Bracket Games- 5 games guaranteed
Sunday, June 14 - University of Montana- Dahlberg Arena
Final 4/ Championship Games
Making A Difference Scholarship Fund Winners Announced
Location
Missoula, Montana
Tribe Athletics Endorsed
We are excited to announce that SNAC will be one of NATTY's Endorsed Tournaments. What does this mean?
The winning Native teams from each division will receive free entry to the 7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals in Arizona this June, 2026.
Same eligibility rules apply.
REgistration
Participant
waiver & Release Form
Online Registration Only
*Non-Refundable Deposit $100
All Native Boys High School Division- $295
All Native Girls High School Division- $295
Open Boys 7/8th Division- $250
Open Girls 7/8th Division- $250
Open Boys 5/6th Division- $250
Open Girls 5/6th Division- $250
Max 10 Players per team
Deadline to Register & Pay Fees- June 1st, 2026
All participants, Coaches and Players, must fill out our Waiver & Release form.
Please follow the link below:
Payment
Information
Electronic Payment Only
Payment must be submitted by link: Paypal or Venmo
NO Personal Checks or Cash will be accepted.
Team Sponsors
Teams are responsible for paying team fees in full by deadline date.
Upon request from coaches, SNAC will provide a Warrior Movement W-9 to potential team sponsor. Coach must provide sponsors name and email address.
Only checks from the tribes and/or companies sponsoring a team will be accepted. No personal checks.
Sponsor checks must include Team Name, and Division (Girls or Boys), High School or Junior High in memo of check.
Issue payment to: Warrior Movement, PO Box 48, Dixon, MT 59831
Deadline to receive team sponsor checks is May 1st, 2026
@warriormovement
Participant Benefits
SNAC T-shirt
Hoops & Horizons- College & Career Fair
Educational Youth Summit
College Scholarship Fund: Graduating Seniors are Eligible to Apply
Championship Games: Team Trophy for Champions & Runner-Up
Championship Teams: Jackets & Free Entry Into NATTY's
Runner-Up Teams: Hoodies
MVP: Plaque
Player Eligibility
FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIVISIONS:
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Participants must be Native American.
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Must provide proof in the form of:
Tribal Membership ID
C.I.B. (Certificate of Indian Blood) C.D.I.B. (Certificate Degree of Indian Blood)
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An official Certificate of Indian Blood must be submitted.
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SNAC does not accept Birth Certificates and Tribal Documents from relatives to prove descendancy unless you are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent.
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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders as defined by the US Census are eligible to play. Any documentation providing proof will need to be provided.
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Participants must be enrolled in high school.
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GED program is eligible.
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Spring 2025 graduating seniors are eligible.
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Incoming freshman are eligible. (8th grader in the 2024-2025 academic year)
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Must provide copy of middle school transcript or report card from the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Participants cannot turn 20 years old during the week of SNAC (June 19-22, 2025).
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Students who received their High School diploma prior to 2025 and are currently enrolled in a post graduate institution/college courses are not eligible to play.
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Must provide copy of high school transcript or report card from the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Must provide photo ID (School ID acceptable).
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Participants must complete and sign a Participate Waiver & Release Form (link below)
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A Parent or Legal Guardian must sign, if under the age of 18.
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Coaches are prohibited to sign for players unless he/she is a legal guardian or parent.
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No player can play for more than one team.
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Players who do not attend the Mandatory Check-In and College & Career Fair on Thursday will not be eligible. In addition, players must play all scheduled games to remain eligible. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Mandatory for all players to attend the Educational Youth Summit.
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SNAC staff have the right to conduct proof of eligibility at any time of the tournament.
Admission
Day Adult Wristband: $10
Day Youth Wristband (12 & Under): $5
Weekend Youth Wristband (12 & Under): $10
Weekend Adult Wristband: $20
Adult 65+ (with Valid ID): FREE
Children 5 and Under: FREE
DISCLAIMER
By entering online application, you agree to the above SNAC tournament rules and regulations, and the eligibility and responsibilities outlined in the registration process of the Warrior Movement website. Any rule that is violated will result in a forfeit of game and possible ejection from the tournament. Rules and regulations will be posted at every game. SNAC has the right to expel any player, coach, or team from the tournament for unacceptable behavior.
