NCS TEXAS PREMIER
LAREDO, TEXAS — EVENT INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NCS TEXAS PREMIER!

We appreciate your trust and support and look forward to welcoming your team to Laredo, Texas for a great weekend of competitive baseball.

Located along the Rio Grande, Laredo offers a unique blend of South Texas and Mexican culture, history, food, shopping, and family attractions.

Between games, families can visit historic downtown Laredo, San Agustin Plaza, San Agustin Cathedral, the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum, Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, and many local restaurants and shopping destinations.

We are proud to welcome you to Laredo and look forward to seeing your team on the field.

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

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.

NCS WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER

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

NCS South Coast World Series Session 1:
June 21–26, 2027 — Portland, Texas

NCS South Coast World Series Session 2:
July 19–24, 2027 — Portland, Texas

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

TEAM ENTRY FEES

3U–4U: $200
5U–8U: $250
9U–12U: $300
13U–18U: $350

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 LIMITS

3U–4U: $30 PAP — 0:45 / 6 Innings
5U–6U: $35 PAP — 1:00 / 6 Innings
7U–8U: $40 PAP — 1:15 / 6 Innings
9U–12U: $50 PAP — 1:30 / 6 Innings
13U–14U: $60 PAP — 1:30 / 7 Innings
15U–18U: $70 PAP — 1:45 / 7 Innings

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, teams 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, 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
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.

BUENA VISTA SPORTS COMPLEX

4709 Cuatro Vientos Blvd.
Laredo, TX 78046

Please review and share these facility rules with everyone attending.

FACILITY RULES

• No outside food or drinks

• No personal coolers

• No pets, except ADA-defined service animals

• No smoking, vaping, or tobacco products

• No gum or sunflower seeds

• No metal cleats or spikes

• No scooters, skateboards, bicycles, or similar devices

• No tailgating

• No glass containers

• No alcohol, illegal drugs, fireworks, grills, open flames, or portable heaters

• Do not stake tents or canopies into turf or restricted areas

• No soft toss or throwing balls against fences, netting, or buildings

• No climbing fences, gates, backstops, or netting

• Players, coaches, umpires, and authorized personnel only on playing fields

• Children must be supervised

• Keep entrances, walkways, gates, and emergency access areas clear

• Dispose of trash properly

Posted City of Laredo and Buena Vista Sports Complex rules take precedence at all times.

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

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