The Spirit Lake Youth Sports Fieldhouse

A New Chapter for Our Community Begins

On Friday, May 9 at 12:00 PM CST, Spirit Lake Youth Sports (SLYS) will break ground on the first permanent home for youth sports and wellness programming in the Spirit Lake Nation: the Spirit Lake Youth Sports Fieldhouse.

This moment marks more than just the start of a building—it marks the beginning of a stronger, healthier, and more connected future for our youth and families.

About the Fieldhouse

The Fieldhouse is a 4,800 square-foot, multi-purpose community space designed to serve as:

A headquarters for Spirit Lake Youth Sports operations
A hub for coaching, training, and mentorship programs
A vital support structure for our outdoor baseball, softball, and football fields
A meeting space for youth, families, elders, and volunteers

It includes restrooms, concessions, equipment storage, and administrative offices—all vital infrastructure to support safe, consistent, year-round youth sports.

Why It Matters

This project represents a major milestone for Spirit Lake Nation:

It’s the first tribal-led construction project for youth wellness and recreation in over a decade.
It reflects the growing success and momentum of Spirit Lake Youth Sports as a culturally grounded, community-powered organization.
It provides a space for connection—between generations, between sport and culture, and between vision and action.

Together, we are creating more than a building. We are creating a foundation for the next generation of leaders, athletes, and cultural stewards.

Project Timeline

We are proud to complete this project in a single construction season:

Groundbreaking – May 9, 2025
Concrete & Foundation Work – May 2025
Framing & Exterior Shell – June–July 2025
Interior, Electrical, Mechanical – August–September 2025
Final Inspections & Certificate of Occupancy – October 2025
Grand Opening Celebration – October 30, 2025

This timeline demonstrates our readiness, discipline, and partnership strength. SLYS has secured key partners including Spirit Lake Housing Corporation, Integrated Building Solutions, and the Four Winds Community School to bring this vision to life.

Help Us Finish Strong

We are actively raising funds to furnish and equip the Fieldhouse for its opening. This includes furniture, fixtures, sports gear, and technology to support programming year-round.

You can support this effort by:

Becoming a business sponsor
Donating in honor of a youth or elder
Contributing to our public “wish list” for equipment and furnishings

Together, we’ll ensure this facility opens fully ready to serve our youth.

Spirit Lake Youth Sports: Built From the Ground Up

Founded by community members, built through tribal support, and powered by partnerships, SLYS is a model for grassroots leadership and cultural resilience. The Fieldhouse is our latest milestone—but far from our last.

To learn more about our programs, impact, or how to get involved.