Welcome from Silas Blaine,

Dakota Oyate Challenge President

 

 Welcome to the 2025 Dakota Oyate Challenge “DOC” Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament. The term “Oyate’ is a Lakota term which means “Nation”. This is the Boys 36th annual and the Girls 31st annual Dakota Nation Challenge Basketball Tournament. The first Dakota Oyate Challenge Boys basketball tournament was held in Wanblee SD at Crazy Horse School in 1989 and was originally called the AIT, “All Indian Tournament”. The city of Huron began hosting the tournament DOC for Boys Basketball in 1999 and Girls Basketball in 2001.

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The city of Mitchell SD began hosting the DOC tournament in the legendary Corn Palace in 2024 along with Hand Games and Archery. The DOC Board expanded activities by offering Volleyball for the 2024-2025 sports season and will soon offer Cross Country. The DOC Board will continue to seek opportunities for our student/athletes to compete and display their talents.

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I want to wish coaches and athletes the best of luck. Don’t forget, hard work, respect, and good sportsmanship are core values of our high school sports. Make new friends, be safe, and most importantly have fun. To the friends, family, and fans, your support of these young athletes continues to be a driving force behind the longevity of this tournament. We thank you for it. And finally, I would also like to recognize the city of Mitchell SD and the Dakota Oyate Challenge Board of Directors for their commitment in ensuring the success of the Dakota Oyate Challenge.

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Silas Blaine, Superintendent Wakpala School/DOC President