Single Points Event
Athens, TX
David Cornelius
TPS Cinco De Mayo
May 1-2, 2021
Weather Update.
Update 4:58 AM 5/2/21
Unfortunately with all the rain we had last night and it’s still raining all games for today have been cancelled...
Event Info
We're committed to promoting the Game of Baseball! We promote the game and the players through our Championship Events. By providing teams and their supporters with high quality venues and well managed tournaments, teams compete with the best amateur baseball clubs in the Nation.
Below is most of the information you will need and answers to the most common questions we receive.
Each team that signs up will receive a dozen NCS baseballs at Check in
Team event registration fee
6u -8u $250
9u-12u $300
13u-14u $350
Daily Gate fee
Ages 12 & up $10
Players and 3 Coaches will be free (7U and 8U will have 4 coaches Free) 11 and under is also Free
When do I pay the tournament entry fee?
All Triple Play Sports Baseball tournaments payments are due before your first game. If you choose to mail a check to avoid online credit card fees please call us and let us know, do not leave a message!
Mail to: Triple Play Sports,PO Box 972 , Athens, Texas 75751.
Rules
We play exclusively by NCS Rules National Championship Sports | Baseball | National Baseball Rules (playncs.com) with the exception of Pitching Rules which is detailed in the next section
We allow -5 bats in 14u D2 and D3
We play all 13u events at 54/80 unless otherwise noted
We do not allow metal cleats on any turf fields or temporary mounds.
Pitching Rules
9u-12u Players will have a total of 24 outs for the weekend. There is a max of 18 outs that can be pitched in 1 day. If you pitch 10 outs or more you are required to have a 1 day rest.
13u-14u Players will have a total of 27 outs for the weekend. There is a max of 21 outs that can be pitched in 1 day. If you pitch 10 outs or more you are required to have a 1 day rest.
Awards
All Gold Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive NCS Championship Rings
All Silver Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive NCS Medals
All Brackets receive team Championship Banners
How do i submit a schedule request?
Please submit all schedule request using the schedule request tab on the event menu. We will take schedule request until the Tuesday evening prior to the event.
Can we bring outside food and coolers?
Yes, participants and fans are allowed to bring outside food and coolers excluding alcohol.
Can we bring our pets or comfort animals to the tournament?
Please call us to confirm some parks have different policies.
When are our rosters locked and what do I do if a parents forgets/neglects to sign the waiver prior to the cutoff?
All rosters are locked on the Friday evening prior to the event. All players must be listed on the public view teams page by the cutoff. Players that do not have signed waivers by the cutoff are not eligible to play!
Behavior at the events
TPS has a zero tolerance policy towards disrespectful and adverse behavior. Any fan, parent, player or coach will be ejected from the event for adverse behavior towards a tournament official or umpire.
Payment Policy:
The event registration fee or the team gate fee must be paid to confirm your teams spot in the tournament.
Teams that choose to pay later may be moved to the waitlist if other teams register and pay before them, regardless of when they register.
Refund Policy:
Teams withdrawing from an event 7 days prior to the start date of an event will receive a 100% credit.
Teams withdrawing 6 or less days prior to an event for any reason will receive a 50% credit.
Paid teams in divisions that do not make will receive a 100% credit.
If an event is cancelled due to weather, teams will be eligible for the following credit.
-0- games started 100% credit
-1- game started 50% credit
-2- games started 0% credit
Cancellations due to Force Majeure and Governmental Actions:
Any event that is cancelled due to the closing of a facility due to governmental actions prompted by a pandemic, epidemic, act of war, police action or Act of God will be available for credit, but may be delayed by Tps baseball LLC ability to operate.
Online payment fee:
When paying with a credit card or debit card there will be a 4% processing fee. This fee is not refundable and not able to be applied as a credit.
The processing fee is a convenience fee paid to the credit card processor. You can mail, or drop off a check to avoid this fee. Please call the office when you mail your check and we will confirm your entry, do not leave a voicemail or email this information. You must contact a director directly.
How to get a refund:
All credit transfers and refunds must be initiated by the customer by emailing David@playtps.com
All refunds will have a $25 admin fee applied.
Complexes
TPS utilizes grass and skinned fields in and around the listed locations
Do I need team insurance?
Yes, if you did not buy your policy through National Championship Sports you must add NCS (entity below) as an additionally insured. You can do this free of charge by contacting your insurance provider. We must receive your insurance by the Friday prior to the event.
National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd
Suite 120 Arlington Texas,76006