Youth Stickball Tournament set for June 3

Published May 18, 2023

DURANT, Okla. – The Peh Toli Youth Stickball Tournament is an opportunity for a day of cultural fun for all ages. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3 on the Competition Stickball Field of the Choctaw Cultural Center.

The tournament is open to the public and free to attend. Regular admission will apply when visiting the Choctaw Cultural Center.

The “Peh Toli” or “Just Play Stickball” tournament will have six to eight teams made up of members from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the Chickasaw Nation, and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The co-ed teams include ages 13 – 17. Unique to this tournament is that tackling is allowed.
There is no cost for teams to enter, but May 29 is the deadline for registration.

For information or for team registration, phone 833-708-9582 or visit chocta.ws/events-stickball.

The Choctaw Cultural Center is located at 1919 Hina Hanta Way, Durant.

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Peh Toli Youth Stickball Tournament

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Peh Toli Youth Stickball Tournament

About the Choctaw Cultural Center

The Choctaw Cultural Center is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and showcasing the culture and history of the Choctaw people. The exhibits are immersive and told from the Choctaw perspective – honoring the physical and spiritual journey of the Choctaw people, the “Chahta Nvwat Aya.” Located in Durant, Oklahoma, the Choctaw Cultural Center includes over 100,000 square feet of rich, living exhibitions, a vast Living Village, classrooms, a theater, café and retail that combined, bring the Chahta spirit of faith, family and culture to life!

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 208,000 tribal members and 11,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. For more information about the Choctaw Nation, its culture, heritage and traditions, please go to choctawnation.com.

Media Inquiries

Contact Kristina Humenesky for any media relations needs at [email protected].

Choctaw Cultural Center

The Choctaw Cultural Center is conveniently located off Highway 75 in Calera, Oklahoma. In the immediate vicinity, guests will also find the Choctaw Nation’s Headquarters, dining and entertainment options and Travel Plazas.

Address:
1919 Hina Hanta Way
Calera, OK 74730

Phone: 833-708-9582