Qualifier

DFW, TX

Mike Langford

PPS Cinco De Mayo Classic

Apr 30 - May 1



What We Do-

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. 

Team event registration fee

6u - 8u / $300.00
9u - 10u / $425.00
11u 14u / $475.00

Gate fee
$10.00 Per Person 13 and up. 
No Refunds on Gate Fees! 


6u Coach Pitch Modifications

Batter - 3 pitches. Can swing at all 3. Then 1 swing from a Tee. 

Catcher's Position- During the Pitch- Catchers can try and catch the ball. While ball is on Tee- catcher must stand back.

Does the Batter / Runner and Runners have to stop at the base, or are they allowed to keep running until they stop running / time is called? - If ball is hit from Tee, hitter and runners get a max of 2 bases only. If the ball is hit from a Pitched ball, there is no limit on bases run. 

Is there is a 10' Arc in front of home plate that dictates whether a batted ball is considered playable ball? - There is a 10' Arc in front of plate, measured from tip of home plate. If the batter hits from the Tee, the ball must go beyond the arc or it is considered a foul ball. If the batter hits from a pitched ball, there is no consideration given to the arc. 

Offense: 2 base coaches, 1 pitching coach. Pitching coach CAN talk to batter, then help when Tee is brought in. When the ball is hit, the Base coaches should instruct the runner. 

Defense: 2 Outfield coaches in Foul Territory, 2 in dug out. 

Number of players: 9 players on field is legal, 10 can play as well. If you start with 10, you must finish with 10. You can bat the entire line up. 

Time limit - Pool Play - 60 Minutes / Bracket Play -1:10

Mercy Rule - 15 after 3 ; 10 after 4 ; 8 after 5 ; 

7 run cap per inning. 

When do I pay the tournament entry fee? 
All Premier Prospects tournaments are first pay/first play. Your entry into an event is not complete until you have paid the entry fee or the gate fee. The division may sell out prior to the payment deadline. The number of available spots in a division may fluctuate depending on the needs of all divisions that share the same field size. 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: Southern DFW Events, 110 Redman Ln, Waxahachie, Texas 75165.


Do we supply our own baseballs? 
PPS provides the baseballs for the entire tournament.

Rules
We play exclusively by the rules listed on the playNCS.com website.
We utilize outs instead of innings for pitching totals.
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.

Awards
All Gold Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive NCS Championship Rings
All Silver Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive NCS Medals or Rings
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. You can block out a 4 hour block on Friday or Saturday that you cannot play only! Schedule request that are more restrictive than a 4 hour "no play" block will be difficult to accommodate but we will do our best!.
Example of a schedule request we will accept: We cannot play between 10am and 2pm on Saturday.
Example of a schedule request that we will have trouble accommodating: We cannot play before 4pm.
Teams must be prepared to play from Friday evening until Sunday evening, we will do our best to accommodate request.

Can we bring outside food and coolers?
Yes, participants and fans are allowed to bring outside food and coolers excluding alcohol. Some parks may not allow them. 

Can we bring our pets or comfort animals to the tournament?
NO, you will be asked to leave the premises if you bring pets to a PPS event regardless of the facilities policies. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!

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 Thursday 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
PPS 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. 

Where will we play? 
PPS utilizes full turf, half turf, 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 Thursday prior to the event. Insurance must be uploaded prior to Friday at 2pm or you will be removed from the event. NCS only accepts PDF format. 

National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd
Suite 120
Arlington Texas 76006

Refund Policy 

https://www.premierprospectssports.com/page/show/4591824-payments-and-refund-policy