6/26-6/28
Traditional competition meets global celebration
As part of the World Cup celebrations, we will host a traditional Stickgame tournament – bringing together community, culture and friendly competition. Historically used for everything from entertainment to trade to conflict resolution, stickgames are a vital piece of Coast Salish tradition. Accompanied by singing and drumming, stickgames embody the joy, strategy and resilience that have united Coast Salish people for generations.
During the World Cup, the Puyallup Tribe will host a multi-day Stickgame Tournament, welcoming teams and spectators to experience this powerful cultural tradition.
Dates
- Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28
Location
- Puyallup Tribal Administration (3001 Puyalupabsh St. Tacoma, WA 98404)
Schedule & Participation
- Friday, June 26th
- 1:00 p.m. Tent opens and games begin
- Youth tournament TBA
- Saturday, June 27th
- 10:00 a.m. Open registration
- 11:45 Opening song
- 12:00 Material game
- 3:00 p.m. Main tournament begins
- TBA – Open games continue
- Sunday, June 28th
- Start time TBA
Visitor Information
- All ages welcome
Parking & Transportation
- Parking: Parking will be available for those who are 65 years of age and older at the Puyallup Tribal Administration Parking Garage.
- Park at the Fan Zone Express at the Tacoma Dome and ride Pierce Transit’s Fan Zone Express.
- Public Transportation: Pierce Transit has a bus route that stops at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority which is a short walk to the Opening Ceremony location.
- ADA accessibility: There is ADA parking adjacent to the administration building as well as the parking garage.
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