RGV 2026 Season Opener Showdown

🗓 PAYMENT DEADLINE
• Due: Monday before the tournament
• Early payment is strongly recommended to guarantee entry

💳 PAYMENT OPTIONS
• Online: Pay through your NCS Team Account
• CashApp:$NCSTexasPremier
• Venmo:@NCSSouthTexas
• Zelle:TexasEliteTournaments@gmail.com

📌 Be sure to include in payment notes:
Team Name, Age Division, Tournament Name, and Tournament Date

👨‍⚖️ UMPIRE FEES (PAP – Per Game / Per Team, Cash Only)
6U–8U:
• Pool Games: 60 mins (Drop Dead, Finish the Batter) – $30
• Bracket Games: 75 mins (No New Inning After 70 mins) – $40

10U–18U:
• Pool Games: 60 mins (Drop Dead, Finish the Batter) – $40
• Bracket Games: 75 mins (No New Inning After 70 mins) – $50

⚠️ Game clock starts immediately after the plate meeting

🏆 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & SCHEDULE
• 1-Day Tournament
• Saturday: 6U, 8U, 10U
• Sunday: 12U, 14U, 16U/18U
• 3–4 Game Guarantee
• 1–2 Pool Games seeded by NCS points and/or Blind Draw.
• Double Elimination Bracket Games in the afternoon
• Evening: Championship Game

Divisions with 8+ teams may include Gold & Silver brackets

📌 Teams must be ready to play any time Friday 5:00 PM – Sunday 10:00 PM
📌 Arrive 15 minutes early to every game
📌 No “IF” game in bracket play
📌 Format and schedule subject to change to ensure event finishes on time

📣 Note: Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the format as needed to ensure timely completion of the event.

🎟 GATE ADMISSION

• Daily Pass: $12

• Children Under 10: Free

• Free Entry: 3 coaches per team + all uniformed players

⚠️ Wristbands must be worn at all times
🚫 No replacements for lost or damaged bands

📜 GAME RULES (Highlights)
• Pool Play: 5 runs per half-inning cap
• Bracket Play: No run limit
• Run Rules:
 – 12 after 2 innings
 – 10 after 3 innings
 – 8 after 4 innings
 – 6 after 5 innings
• ITB: Bases loaded, last 3 batters, 1 out, no count
• Batting Options: Bat 9, use EH or DP/Flex, or bat entire lineup
• Free defensive subs (pitchers & catchers must report)
• Courtesy Runner: Must be a sub (or last batted out if none available)

⚾ GAME BALLS

• Up to 3 official NCS balls provided per game

• Please help retrieve foul balls to avoid delays

• If balls are lost/not returned, teams must supply additional game balls

🥇 AWARDS & PRIZES

GOLD BRACKET

• 🏆 12 NCS Championship Rings + Banner

• MVP & Player of the Game Awards

• 🥈 12 Finalist Rings + Banner

• Finalist MVP & Player of the Game Awards

SILVER BRACKET

• 🏅 12 Championship Medals + Banner

• MVP & Player of the Game Awards

• 🥈 12 Finalist Medals + Banner

• Finalist MVP & Player of the Game Awards

🎖 Player of the Game awarded after every game

🚫 VENUE GUIDELINES

• No metal cleats on portable mounds or turf

• No food/drinks on turf, in dugouts, or on mounds (water only)

• No smoking, tobacco, or vaping

• No outside food, drinks, or coolers (Players may bring 1 personal jug)

• No pets (except service animals)

• No scooters (wheelchairs and ADA scooters allowed)

• No alcohol – staff may inspect containers

• No open flames, BBQs, or heaters (indoor or portable)

✅ TEAM REQUIREMENTS

1. Registration – Team must be NCS-sanctioned for the current season

2. Payment – Entry Fee must be paid by Monday prior to the event

3. Roster – Must be submitted online by Friday at 11:59 PM

• Only rostered players may participate

4. Insurance – Upload policy online

• Paper copies not accepted

• If not purchased through NCS, add NCS as "Additional Insured"

• Or pay a $30 No Insurance Fee

NCS Address:
National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 120
Arlington, TX 76006

❌ NO ROSTER + NO INSURANCE + NO PAYMENT = NO PLAY

⚠️ BEHAVIOR POLICY

NCS enforces a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy for unsportsmanlike conduct by players, coaches, or spectators.
🚫 Violators will be removed and banned from the event—no warnings given.

🌧 WEATHER & CANCELLATION POLICY

• Full Cancellation: Credit toward a future NCS Texas Premier event

• Partial Cancellation: Partial credit based on number of games played

• Team Withdrawals: No refunds or credits

• All Sales Final – No refunds, only credits

📞 CONTACT US

For questions or assistance:

• Hilario Salas – (956) 504-2500

• Gabriel Salas – (956) 407-2270

• Jacob Salas – (956) 620-6500

🙏 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PREFERENCE

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