NCS TEXAS PREMIER
PORT ISABEL, TEXAS — EVENT INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NCS TEXAS PREMIER!

We truly appreciate your trust and support. We are excited to welcome your team to Port Isabel, Texas for a great weekend of championship baseball, coastal scenery, and family fun.

Located along the Laguna Madre and just minutes from South Padre Island, Port Isabel offers plenty to enjoy between games, including the Port Isabel Lighthouse, waterfront restaurants, fishing, dolphin cruises, Gulf Coast seafood, and nearby beaches.

Please review the information below and share it with your coaches, players, and families before arriving.

Great Baseball. Coastal Fun. Unforgettable Memories.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

3-GAME GUARANTEE

Saturday: 2 Pool Games
Sunday: Single-Elimination Bracket

Games use Finish the Inning format — no drop-dead time.

Odd and even age divisions may be combined for pool play and separated for bracket play.

Teams should be prepared to play anytime from Friday at 6:00 PM through Sunday evening and should arrive at least 15 minutes before game time.

WINTER SUPER SERIES QUALIFIER

Gold Division Champions receive a FREE TEAM ENTRY to their choice of:

Laredo Border Winter Super Series
December 5–6, 2026 — Laredo, Texas

South Coast Winter Super Series
December 12–13, 2026 — Portland, Texas

South Texas Winter Super Series
December 19–20, 2026 — McAllen, Texas

Minimum 6 teams in the division required to qualify.
Combined age divisions count as one division.

TEAM ENTRY FEES

3U–4U: $100
5U–8U: $150
9U–12U: $200
13U–18U: $250

Payment Deadline: Monday before the tournament

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Online through your NCS team account

• Zelle: TexasEliteTournaments@gmail.com

For Zelle payments, include:

Team Name | Division | Tournament | Event Date

PAP & GAME TIME LIMITS

3U–4U: $25 PAP — NNI 0:45 / 6 Inn.
5U–6U: $30 PAP — NNI 1:00 / 6 Inn.
7U–8U: $35 PAP — NNI 1:15 / 6 Inn.
9U–12U: $45 PAP — NNI 1:30 / 6 Inn.
13U–14U: $45 PAP — NNI 1:30 / 7 Inn.
15U–18U: $55 PAP — NNI 1:45 / 7 Inn.

PAP = Pay at the Plate — CASH ONLY
PAP must be paid before each game.

NNI = No New Inning
The game clock begins immediately after the plate meeting.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Team Entry Fee: Monday before the tournament
Schedule Requests: Tuesday evening before the tournament
Online Roster: Friday by 11:59 PM
Early registration and payment are strongly encouraged.

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

Before playing, every team must have:

• Current NCS Sanction

• Team Entry Fee Paid

• Online Roster Completed by Friday at 11:59 PM

• Only players listed on the online roster may participate.

• Team Insurance Uploaded OR $30 No Insurance Fee Paid

If insurance was not purchased through NCS, please list:

National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd., Suite 120
Arlington, TX 76006

as Additional Insured.

Paper insurance copies are not accepted.

NO ROSTER + NO INSURANCE + NO PAYMENT = NO PLAY

SCHEDULE REQUESTS

Schedule requests must be submitted through the Schedule Request tab by Tuesday evening before the tournament.

Teams may request one 4-hour period on Friday or Saturday when they cannot play.

Schedule requests are not guaranteed.

Teams must remain available to play from Friday evening through Sunday evening.

GATE ADMISSION

Ages 10 & Up: $10 Daily Admission
Ages 9 & Under: FREE
Up to 3 Coaches + Uniformed Players: FREE

Wristbands must be worn for admission and re-entry.

Lost, removed, or damaged wristbands will not be replaced.

Weekend Passes, when available, must be purchased online and are not sold at the gate.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE FOR FASTER ENTRY

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

KEY GAME RULES

Run Rule:
20 after 1 | 15 after 2 | 12 after 3 | 10 after 4 | 8 after 5

International Tie Breaker:
Bases Loaded | Last 3 Batters | 1 Out | No Count

Batting Options:
Straight 9 | 9 with DH | 10 with EH | Entire Lineup

Teams may not use both a DH and EH.

6U Rec: Regular T-Ball Rules
6U Open: Modified Coach Pitch Rules

Pitching: There are no official pitching limitations. Coaches are expected to prioritize player health and use responsible pitching practices.

Game Balls: 2 official NCS baseballs are provided per game. Please help retrieve foul balls to prevent delays.

AWARDS & PRIZES

GOLD BRACKET CHAMPION

• 12 NCS Championship Rings

• Championship Banner

• All Tournament MVP Award

• Player of the Game Awards

GOLD BRACKET FINALIST

• 12 NCS Finalist Rings

• Finalist Banner

• All Tournament MVP Award

• Player of the Game Awards

SILVER BRACKET CHAMPION

• 12 NCS Championship Medals

• Championship Banner

• All Tournament MVP Award

• Player of the Game Awards

SILVER BRACKET FINALIST

• 12 NCS Finalist Medals

• Finalist Banner

• All Tournament MVP Award

• Player of the Game Awards

NCS Player of the Game Award presented after every game.

CITY OF PORT ISABEL FACILITY RULES

Please review and share these rules with all players, coaches, families, and fans before arriving.

NOT PERMITTED:

• Sunflower seeds or gum

• Soft toss or throwing balls against fences

• Glass or ceramic containers

• Metal spikes or metal cleats on turf or portable mounds

• Scooters, except wheelchairs and ADA scooters

• Staking tents into the ground

• Outside food, drinks, or coolers

• Smoking, tobacco, or vaping

• Pets, except service animals

• Alcohol

• Open flames, BBQs, grills, or heaters

• Fireworks, BB guns, air guns, or similar devices

• Unauthorized vendors, sales, advertising, or soliciting

Players may bring one personal water jug.

Water only is permitted on turf fields, in dugouts, and on portable mounds.

BATTING CAGES

Batting cages are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

HELP KEEP THE FACILITY CLEAN

Please remove all trash from your dugout after each game and place it in the proper receptacles.

Do not damage or deface turf, fences, dugouts, buildings, landscaping, benches, equipment, or other park property.

SPORTSMANSHIP

NCS has a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY for inappropriate or unsportsmanlike conduct by players, coaches, parents, or spectators.

Players, coaches, or spectators will be removed from the facility or tournament for fighting, threats, abusive language, harassment, disorderly conduct, property damage, or failure to follow staff instructions.

WEATHER / CANCELLATION POLICY

Full Event Cancellation:
Credit toward a future NCS Texas Premier event.

Partial Event Cancellation:
Credit may be issued based on the number of games played.

Team Withdrawal:
No refunds or credits.

All sales are final. Refunds are not issued. Applicable credits may be provided according to event policy.

QUESTIONS? CALL OR TEXT:

(956) 713-7500

www.NCS-TexasPremier.com

NCS TEXAS PREMIER

Competitive Pricing. Sanctioned Standards. Premier Events.

Building Champions, One Game at a Time.

"With God, all things are possible." – Matthew 19:26