Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) School
The school is operated by the Bureau of Indian Education or is a tribally controlled grant or contract school.
2027 / BOYS NATIVE AMERICAN QUALIFIERA PATH TO
A PATH TO
THE STAGE.
Represent your school. Lift your community. Compete for a place at Section 7 Weekend.
JUNE 9–10, 2027 · MESA, ARIZONATHE ROAD
THE ROAD
STARTS
HERE.
The Boys Native American Qualifier gives eligible Native American and tribal school programs an opportunity to compete, gain recognition, and pursue advancement to Section 7 Weekend.
The top two finishing teams advance. Native girls’ teams may apply for Girls Weekend through the same team application.
APPLY AS A NATIVE TEAM ↗
THE PATH / 2027QUALIFY.
QUALIFY.
ADVANCE.
JUN 09–10
NATIVE AMERICAN QUALIFIER
Boys’ high school teams representing eligible Native American or tribal schools compete.
TOP TWO
ADVANCE TO SECTION 7 BOYS
Advancement follows on court results and event tiebreaker criteria.
JUN 11–13
SECTION 7 BOYS
Qualifying teams join the national field.
ELIGIBILITYWHO CAN
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WHO CAN
APPLY?
Eligibility Requirements: Section 7 Boys Native American Qualifier
The Section 7 Boys Native American Qualifier is open to high school teams from schools that serve Native American students and communities. To be eligible, a school must meet one of the following:
School Located on Tribal Land
The school is a public or charter school located within the boundaries of a federally recognized tribal nation.
Majority Native American Enrollment
The school has a student enrollment that is at least 75 percent Native American, as shown by current Arizona Department of Education or NCES enrollment data.
Required at Registration
- A School Eligibility Form signed by the principal or athletic director, stating the category under which the school qualifies
- Documentation supporting that category (BIE listing, school address on tribal land, or current enrollment data)
- A team roster certified by the athletic director, confirming every player is currently enrolled at the school and listing each player's grade
- Team coaches must be school staff or approved volunteers
Each school may register one team. Section 7 reserves the right to verify eligibility and to remove any team that doesn't meet these requirements.
Questions about eligibility can be sent to NativeTeams@Section7Basketball.com.
NATIVE GIRLS’ PROGRAMSNative girls’ teams can apply for Girls Weekend. The Native American Qualifier is a boys’ division.
CLEAR FROM THE STARTAPPLYING
APPLICATION$0 ACCEPTED QUALIFIER TEAM$350 ADVANCING TEAM+$350
APPLYING
IS FREE.
There is no fee to submit a team application.
The entry fee is due only after acceptance.
Teams that advance pay an additional Boys Weekend entry fee.
QUESTIONS?LET'S TALK
LET'S TALK
BASKETBALL.
The application includes a separate “Is this a Native American or tribal school team?” question. Select “Yes” so the team is identified even if applying for Boys or Girls Weekend.
Native team questions: NativeTeams@Section7Basketball.com