Athletics Division
Our Mission: To create and implement excellent athletic opportunities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Teach all ages the fundamentals of sports, concepts of teamwork, commitment, and accountability.
The Community Recreational Services (CRS) Athletics Division provides local community youth, teens, and adults with year-round wellness events, sports clinics, leagues, and tournaments. With several sporting facilities across Salt River and Lehi, traveling distances are convenient for leagues and tournaments which include sports such as basketball, volleyball, t-ball, softball, etc. Contact the Recreation Office regarding registration for all leagues and tournaments.
The Athletics Division Presents:

Friendship Youth Sports Leagues
This seasonal sports program teaches local youth basic fundamentals and good sportsmanship in competition with surrounding areas in: soccer, flag football, volleyball, t-ball, softball, little league baseball, senior league baseball, basketball, and kickball. The program offers cooperative dedication for youth fitness and character development. Contact Robin Hendricks FYSL Coordinator II 480-362-5785 or 480-742-9491 with any questions.

It’s time to huddle up! The Friendship Youth Sports League (FYSL) is gearing up for another exciting season of 6-on-6 Co-Ed Flag Football – and your future MVPs are invited to join the action.
Divisions:
- Peewee Division (1st–3rd grade)
- Junior Division (4th–6th grade)
Registration is open now through September 19th
Sign up as a full team or register your player as a free agent and we’ll find them a squad.
For more info or team entry, contact:
Robin.Hendricks@srpmic-nsn.gov or call 480-362-5785
CRS – Athletics Division: 480-362-6365
Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop: Developing Competitors Through Positive Coaching
This workshop will help coaches build a stronger youth sports culture focused on growth, safety, and teamwork. Learn how to guide athletes to success both on and off the field. All FYSL coaches are required to attend this mandatory training.
PCA workshop will be Wednesday, October 1st from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Ske:g Himdag Ki:
Participants will become PCA-Certified Positive Coaches, trained to promote a supportive and competitive environment through proven strategies.
This event is made possible by a grant from the Notah Begay Foundation.
Questions? Contact CRS Athletics at (480) 362-6365


Friendship Youth Sports League Youth Volleyball League Schedule
Mini Sports Program
This sports development program is for Community children ages 3 to 5. The program is held at the Recreation Facilities. Children are coached in conditioning and basic fundamentals in various sports (soccer, t-ball, basketball, kickball). The program is held seasonally, three Saturdays out of the month.
Contact Us to Learn More & Sign Up: Get in touch with Jacob Schurz by calling 480-362-3491.
Youth Sports Tournaments
This program provides local Community tournaments year-round for youth ages 5 to 17 years old. Parents of community youth are provided with an opportunity to watch their children participate in sports. Travel distances for tournaments are convenient. Current tournament sports are: basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, and t-ball. Days and times of events vary from Monday through Friday evenings, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. Contact the Recreation office regarding registration for all leagues and tournaments.
Gym & Field Reservations
Learn more about facility availability in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Salt River Gymnasium
Closed until further notice.
Lehi Gymnasium (Wednesdays & Fridays, 6-9pm)
- Week 1: September 3rd & 5th
- Week 2: September 10th & 12th
- Week 3: September 17th & 19th
- Week 4: September 24th & 26th
Salt River Softball & Lehi Baseball Fields (Tuesdays-Fridays, 6-9pm)
- Week 1: September 1st – 5th
- Week 2: September 9th – 12th
- Week 3: September 15th – 19th
- Week 4: September 22nd – 26th
Ske:g Himdag Ki: Half Court #1 (Saturdays Only, 10am – 6pm)
Athletics – Basketball Shooting Machine
- Week 2: September 13th
- Week 4: September 27th
Ske:g Himdag Ki: Court #2 (Saturdays Only, 10am – 6pm)
- Week 1: September 6th
- Week 2: September 13th
- Week 3: September 20th (Closed for Chair Volleyball Tournament)
- Week 4: September 27th
Ske:g Himdag Ki: Little League Field (Monday-Friday, 6pm-9pm)
- Week 1: September 2nd – 5th
- Week 2: September 8th – 12th
- Week 3: September 15th – 19th
- Week 4: September 22nd – 26th
Von Hayes Little League Field (Mon-Fri, 6pm-8pm)
No reservations.
Staff & Contact Information
Athletics Program Division – (480) 362-3360 | ||
Ske:g Himdag Ki: Gym Office – (480) 362-3360 | ||
David Willis | Athletics Program Manager | david.willis@srpmic-nsn.gov |
Robin Hendricks | Recreation Coordinator II | robin.hendricks@srpmic-nsn.gov |
Kimberly Whitelock | Recreation Coordinator II | kimberly.whitelock@srpmic-nsn.gov |
Tatsu Nakamura | Recreation Coordinator I | tatsu.nakamura@srpmic-nsn.gov |
Michael Reyes | Recreation Coordinator I | michael.reyes@srpmic-nsn.gov |
Jacob Schurz | Recreation Coordinator I | jacob.schurz@srpmic-nsn.gov |
Koda Jackson | Recreation Coordinator I | koda.jackson@srpmic-nsn.gov |