Coastal Bend Spring Spectacular

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO PLAY WITH NCS TEXAS PREMIER!

We truly appreciate your trust and support. Please review the details below to ensure a smooth and enjoyable tournament weekend.

🔥 GOLD DIVISION CHAMPIONS RECEIVE A FREE ENTRY TO THE

✅ South Coast Spring Super Series (Tournament of Champions) in Portland, TX

✅ South Texas Spring Super Series (Tournament of Champions) in McAllen, TX

⚠️ Promotion Requirements:

• Division must have at least 6 teams
• Combined age divisions count as one division

🏆 TOURNAMENT FORMAT & RULES

• Format: 3-Game Guarantee

• Saturday: 2 Pool Games

• Sunday: Single Elimination Bracket

• ODD/EVEN DIVISIONS – May be Combined on Saturday (POOL PLAY); Will be Separated on Sunday (BRACKET PLAY).

• Divisions with 8+ teams will include Gold & Silver Brackets

Game Rules:

• “Finish the inning” format – no drop-dead time

• Be ready to play: Saturday 8:00 AM – Sunday 10:00 PM

• Arrive 15 minutes early to each game

• Game time starts immediately after plate meeting

• Games end by time limit, innings completed, or run rule

💰 TEAM ENTRY FEES & GAME FORMAT (3-Game Guarantee)

⚾ Division	🏷️ Entry Fee	💵 PAP (Per Game/Team)	⏱️ Game Limit
4U	$125	$25	NNI 0:45 / 6 inn
5U–6U	$150	$30	NNI 1:00 / 6 inn
7U–8U	$175	$40	NNI 1:15 / 6 inn
9U–10U	$200	$55	NNI 1:30 / 6 inn
11U–12U	$225	$55	NNI 1:30 / 6 inn
13U–14U	$250	$55	NNI 1:30 / 7 inn
15U–18U	$300	$70	NNI 1:45 / 7 inn

🔹 PAP = Pay-At-Plate (cash only) — Paid At the Plate meeting before each game
  ⚠️ Game clock starts immediately after the plate meeting

📌 Legend:

• NNI = No New Inning

🗓 PAYMENT DEADLINE & METHODS

Team Entry Fee Deadline: Monday before the tournament
Spots are limited—early payment is strongly recommended!

Payment Options:

• Online: Pay through your NCS team account

• CashApp:$NCSTexasPremier (www.cash.app/$NCSTexasPremier)

• PayPal: @HSalas0315 (Send as Friends)

• Venmo:@NCSSouthTexas (www.venmo.com/u/NCSSouthTexas) (Send as Friends)

• Zelle:TexasEliteTournaments@gmail.com

📌 Include in payment notes: Team Name, Division, Tournament Name, and Date

🎟 GATE ADMISSION

• Daily Pass (Ages 10 & Up): $12

• Weekend Pass (if available): $20

• 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

Purchase Gate Tickets Online for Faster Event Entry

To minimize wait times and ensure a quick, smooth check-in, we strongly encourage all spectators to purchase gate tickets online in advance.

👉 https://ticketscandy.com/ec/ncs-texas-premier-174

📅 SCHEDULE REQUESTS
 All schedule requests must be submitted using the Schedule Request tab in the event menu by Tuesday evening before the tournament.

✅ Allowed Request Example:
"We cannot play between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday."

❌ Difficult to Accommodate Example:
"We cannot play before 4:00 PM."

You may block one (1) four-hour period on Friday or Saturday that you cannot play. Requests more restrictive than this will be difficult to accommodate, but we’ll do our best.

⚠️ Teams must be prepared to play anytime from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. Remember — this is a request, not a guarantee.

📜 GAME RULES – Key Highlights
Run Rules: 15 after 3 | 10 after 4 | 8 after 5
ITB (International Tie Breaker): Bases loaded, last 3 batters, 1 out, no count
Batting Options:
• Bat Straight 9
• Bat 9 with a DH batting for one of the 9
• Bat 10 with an EH batting for one of the 10
• Bat entire lineup
• Cannot have both a DH and an EH.

🏟 6U DIVISION RULES

• 6U Rec Division – Playing regular T-Ball rules

• 6U Open Division – Playing Coach Pitch Modified rules

Please review your division’s format so teams are prepared for game day. ⚾

⚾ RULE 8.01 – PITCHING LIMITS
This event has NO official pitching limitations.

We ask all coaches to:

• Prioritize the health and safety of their pitchers

• Use discretion when setting pitching limits

• Strive to exceed recommended safety standards

Thank you for helping us protect our athletes and keep the game safe for everyone.

⚾ 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 balls

🥇 AWARDS & PRIZES

GOLD BRACKET

• 🏆 12 NCS Championship Rings + Banner

• NCS Champion MVP & Player of the Game Awards

• 🥈 12 NCS Finalist Rings + Banner

• NCS Finalist MVP & Player of the Game Awards

SILVER BRACKET

• 🏅 12 NCS Championship Medals + Banner

• NCS Champion MVP & Player of the Game Awards

• 🥈 12 NCS Finalist Medals + Banner

• NCS Finalist MVP & Player of the Game Awards

🎖 NCS 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:

• Jacob Salas
  Director of Events & Game Day Operations
  📞 956-620-6500

• Larry Amaya
  Umpire-in-Chief – Coastal Bend
  📞 361-947-8677

• Gabriel Salas
  Director of Finance & Scheduling
  📞 956-407-2270

Escalations / Additional Assistance:

• Hilario Salas
  Director of Operations
  📞 956-504-2500

🙏 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PREFERENCE

We know you have options—thank you for choosing us.
"With God, all things are possible." – Matthew 19:26