Single Points Event

MCALLEN, TX

Hilario Salas

RIO GRANDE VALLEY RUMBLE

3 GG, 2 Pool, Single Elimination, PAP, POG Awards, MVP Awards

Sep 27-28, 2025

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Metal cleats, scooters, and pets are strictly prohibited within all City of McAllen parks. This is a city-wide rule, and non-compliance could result in the shutdown of our event.

Please ensure that no players are wearing metal cleats and that scooters or pets are not brought into the park at any time.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us follow city regulations and keep the event running smoothly.

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Please make sure your team’s 2026 NCS annual membership is renewed and that all players are uploaded/updated online.

The system will not allow us to add teams to the online schedule until memberships are renewed. This is how NCS ensures all dues are current.

Once you’ve completed the renewal, please let us know so we can place your team on the schedule.

Event Info

🙌 THANK YOU FOR PLAYING WITH US!

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

🏆 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

$100

$20 + $5 SK = $25

NNI 0:45 / 6 inn

5U–6U

$100

$25 + $5 SK = $30

NNI 1:00 / 6 inn

7U–8U

$125

$30 + $5 SK = $35

NNI 1:15 / 6 inn

9U–12U

$150

$40 + $5 SK = $45

NNI 1:30 / 6 inn

13U–14U

$200

$40 + $5 SK = $45

NNI 1:30 / 7 inn

15U–18U

$225

$50 + $5 SK = $55

NNI 1:45 / 7 inn

🔹 PAP = Pay-At-Plate (cash only) — Paid At the Plate meeting before each game
 🔹 SK = $5 Official NCS ScoreKeeper fee (only if present).
   If no SK is assigned, subtract $5 from PAP.
 ⚠️ Game clock starts immediately after the plate meeting

📌 Legend:

  • SK = ScoreKeeper fee

  • 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:

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

🎟 GATE ADMISSION

  • Daily Pass: $8

  • Weekend Pass (if available): $15

  • 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

📅 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 Friday evening 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

  • 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

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