To enter the tournament, teams must register by Friday, August 7, at 5 p.m. There is an entry fee of $225 per team. The majority of each team must consist of players that are members of a federally recognized tribe. Teams may include up to two non-Indian players.

Awards will be presented to the first through fourth placing teams in the tournament. First place team will receive jackets, second place will receive hooded sweatshirts, third place will receive sweatshirts and fourth place will receive t-shirts, with all teams placing in the top four receiving a plaque for their accomplishments. There will be a male and female MVP award given at the tournament, as well.

A separate slow-pitch tournament will be held over Labor Day weekend during the Cherokee National Holiday. There is a $1 per day admission for spectators to watch the tournament games.

The Cherokee National Holiday has been held since 1953 to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution. With its exciting array of entertainment, cultural and athletic events, it has grown into one of the largest festivals in Oklahoma, attracting more than 90,000 visitors from across the world. This year’s theme is E-loh-i nu-s-di-da-nv de-ga-de-la-qua-s-ge-s-di (“I learn from all that I observe”), reflecting the Cherokee Nation’s long held belief in education as a means to uplift individuals and their communities. The 57th Annual Cherokee National Holiday is a smoke-free event.