Texas Firecracker Shootout

Texas Firecracker Shoot-Out

Who is Gold Crown Tournaments?

We promote competitive youth sports events with a belief that is founded in the assurance of God’s love for our children. We believe that competition unites each of us as we express the gifts and talents God has given each of us.

Rings Awarded to 1st and 2nd place in Each Age Division!!

LETS HAVE SOME FUN!!!

10 Team Maximum per Age Division

3 Game Guarantee

All D1 to D3 teams are welcome, we do our best to match teams within divisions for seeding to keep things as fair and fun as possible!

We have listed most of the information you will need and answers to the most common questions we receive.

Team event registration fee:

5u -8u $300

8u KP $325

9u-12u $350

13u-16u $380

13u/14u may play at 54/80 and will be played at Palmer Youth Baseball fields. 130 W FM813 Palmer Tx 75152. 

 Daily Gate fee

Ages 10 and over: $10

Players and 3 Coaches are free (5U to 8U get 4 Coaches free)

When do I pay the tournament entry fee? 

All Gold Crown 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!!!

903-477-3875 / 903-386-8028

Notify us before mailing a check!!!   

DO NOT LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE!!! 

Mail Checks to:

Gold Crown Tournaments

119 Wagon Wheel Drive

Waxahachie TX 75167

***Checks that are not received prior to the tournament payment deadline will be marked VOID and returned.  If you mail a check that is not received in time, your team will not be allowed to play unless payment is made prior to the team's first game on the day of the tournament. So.... 

Bring a back-up Check!!!

Rules:

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 1 base 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 the arc’ still counts  

Offense: 1 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

Important!!

A team can elect to have 4 pitches for the whole team. Not just one or 2 players. It will be 4 pitches Continuous from foul balls. 

8u Kid Pitch Modifications

Playing the same as 9U rules:

Everything is in effect in 8U.

Balks will have 2 warnings per pitcher.

Infield fly is in effect and will count.

Players can run on Dropped 3rd strike.  With 1 or 2 outs and bases not loaded, you cannot run to first on drop 3rd strike if base is occupied or bases loaded with 2outs.  Third base runner cannot advance on a dropped 3rd strike. 

No stealing home - Even if catcher misses the ball from pitcher; If there is a lead off from 3rd base and the pitcher player try’s a pick off and 3 base misses ball the runner can advance home, only on a pick off attempt from any base

7 Runs per inning. 

All other Age Divisions: 

We play exclusively by the rules of NCS: Click Here for NCS Rules

We utilize outs instead of innings for pitching totals.

We allow -5 bats in 14u D2 and D3 and under.

We play all 13u events at 60/90 unless otherwise noted

We do not allow metal cleats on any turf fields or portable mounds.

No Metal Cleats 12u and younger.

Awards

Unless otherwise listed…

All 1 place and 2 place teams will receive Championship and Finalist Game Rings

All 1 place and 2 place teams receive Championship and Finalist Banners

How do I submit a schedule request?

Gold Crown Tournaments will allow each team that has PREPAID to block out any 4 hour period during pool play. We cannot block times for bracket play!  To request your 4 hour block in pool play, please make sure your entry fee is paid, then email GoldCrownTournaments@Gmail.com. Requests must be received at least 7 days prior to the Tournament Start Date. We work very hard to accommodate schedules, but we can only do so much!

Can we bring outside food and coolers?

Waxahachie & Ennis: Coolers and outside food is allowed for $5 per cooler.
Canton: Drinks only in coolers- NO FOOD.
Athens: Coolers and outside food allowed no cost. 

Can we bring our pets or service animals to the tournament?

NO PETS!!!

Service animals are always welcome!

When are our rosters locked and what do I do if a parent forgets/neglects to sign the waiver prior to the cutoff?

All rosters are locked on the evening prior to the 1st day of 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! If a parent is not able to approve the player please contact us immediately so that we can help! 

Behavior at the events

GCT 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 another tournament fan, parent, player, coach, official, or umpire.  We will not subject children to dangerous, or abusive behavior from anyone at our tournaments!!!

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 no later than the day prior to the 1 day of our event.

Additional Insured:

National Championship Sports

2011 East Lamar Blvd

Suite 120

Arlington, TX 76006

Teams that do no have NCS listed as additional insured, or that do not carry insurance will not be allowed to play at GCT Events. NO EXCEPTIONS! 

Refund Policy:

Refunds are processed on the Monday following the tournament. 

You must withdraw from the tournament prior to the withdraw date (Sunday prior to event) to receive a refund. If you do not withdraw from a tournament prior to the withdraw date, you will be given a credit towards another tournament.

Rain Out: 

No games Played = Full refund or Credit 

1 Game played = Half Refund or Credit

2 Games Played / Seeded = No refund No credit - Awards are given based on seeding. 

Rain out: 

If any GCT fields are rained out we will contact teams via email immediately of any changes that it causes. It is up to the field maintenance crews on site to determine if the fields are fit for play or not. GCT has always, and will always make every effort to ensure the teams get as much play time as possible. 

Cancellation:

In the rare case that a tournament is cancelled, we will issue full refunds or credits to all teams that have paid. 

Roster Requirements:

Rostered players must be approved by parents so they are viewable by other teams.  There must be at least "8" players listed before the event begins for a team to eligible to play. 

If you are having issues with parents being able to approve their player, please reach out so we can help!

Do you have any Hotel Discounts for your Tournaments?

Yes!  We work closely with Successful Sporting Events to ensure that each of our tournaments have great hotels at the best possible rates. Click HERE to book your teams hotels!