3P Sports Battle of the Belts 8U/14U

The number one question I get asked -

YES, EVERY PLAYER on the winning team in the top 2 brackets GETS THEIR OWN BELT!

These are not team belts!

$550 Entry Fee

NO PAY-AT-THE-PLATES!

Please Venmo @Fastpitch-3PSports

TEAMS ARE ACCEPTED IN THE ORDER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED (DIGITAL PAYMENT TIME STAMP); TOURNAMENTS WILL SELL OUT BEFORE THE PAYMENT DEADLINE ON MOST OCCASIONS.

Scenario - Why do you see 14 teams entered but only 10 spots available?
Teams can secure their spot early and avoid being moved to the waitlist by completing the following:

• Entry fee paid in full
• Insurance on file
• Minimum of 8 players on the roster

Confirmed teams will be visible to all and marked with a ✔ check mark next to their name.

Teams are confirmed in the order payment is received (based on Venmo timestamp). Please note that tournaments will often sell out before the payment deadline.

The NCS system will continue to allow teams to enter until the set number of CONFIRMED teams for the division is reached. If your team is moved to the waitlist, you will receive an email notification.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

5 GG: 3 seeded pool games → Double Elimination Bracket 

There will be up to 3 brackets depending on the total number of team entries

For each game NOT played of the 5GG, a refund will be issued accordingly:

• If 3 or more games are played, there is no refund.
• Awards will be given based on standings at the time if it is determined that play cannot be resumed.
• A game started is a game played.
• No refunds for dropping after the withdrawal deadline. 

Pool

• -60 minutes, finish the inning, can end in a tie
• -bat your lineup, free subs
• -No run rule per half inning. The game requires 3 outs to move to the next inning.  
• -Coin flip for home/away.
• -Run Rule: 12/2, 10/3, 8/4, 6/5
  

• -No pay-at-the-plate! 

Bracket

• -75 minutes, finish the inning, must have a winner
• -ITB: last out placed on 2, 1 out, no count on the batter; consecutive ITBs: last 2 outs placed on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out, no count on the batter
• -Courtesy runner allowed for pitcher/catcher. Courtesy runner must be a sub. 
• -2 EPs are allowed for a maximum of 11 in the lineup.
• -Run Rule: 12/2, 10/3, 8/4, 6/5
• -Coin flip for home/away until Championship game. Home team is undefeated team in the Championship.
• -CANNOT BAT THE LINEUP

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 teams in each bracket. Max of 13 awards per team.

✨1st place: 13 max NCS Title Belts (OVER $100 value each!!- Diamond and Gold brackets ONLY) ✨

✨2nd place: Rings✨

✨3rd place: Medals✨

Top Awards in EACH bracket will be given IF there are :

• Diamond- MINIMUM of 10 teams
• Gold- MINIMUM of 10 teams 
• Silver- MINIMUM of 10 teams

MVP CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

• Championship MVP glove applies to Top Tier Bracket MVP(s) ONLY
• Awards will only be issued if the division has a minimum of 10 teams

MVPs are selected by the championship game umpire crew.

WEATHER POLICY

Weather delays may occur due to lightning or severe conditions. The Tournament Director reserves the right to adjust the format at any time to stay on schedule or complete the event.

Weather Cancellation Credits:

• 0 games started: 100% credit
• 1 game started: 50% credit
• 2 games started: No credit
• A game started = a game played

GATE FEES

• Adults: $15/day OR $20/weekend
• Kids under 12: FREE

Payment Accepted at Gate:

• CashApp, Venmo, Cash
• Credit cards accepted at most concessions but not all – be prepared to use Venmo or Cash if credit cards are NOT accepted.

ALL FACILITY RULES & TURF COMPLEX(s)

• TURF COMPLEXES ONLY - NO metal cleats — Turf shoes or molded cleats ONLY
• View additional rules here: www.longhornpark.net/park-rules
• Park Address: (see locations & directions tab for more info)

STRICTLY ENFORCED POLICIES AT EVERY PARK:

• NO outside food, drinks, or personal coolers
• NO alcohol or tobacco anywhere on site
• NO firearms or weapons of ANY KIND on the field of play (including dugouts)
• NO shelled nuts of any kind

These policies are strictly enforced by Directors, NCS Fastpitch, and facility staff.

Full concessions available on-site

• Credit cards accepted at most concessions but not all – be prepared to use Venmo or Cash if credit cards are NOT accepted.

REFUND / CREDIT POLICY (Effective January 1, 2026)

• No refunds issued — credits for future 3p Sports events ONLY

Withdrawal Timeline:

• By Sunday before event: 100% credit
• After Sunday – before Monday 12 PM: 50% credit
• After Monday 12 PM: No credit
• Divisions that do not make: 100% credit

Credits may only be used toward another 3P Sports Event

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR NOTE

The Tournament Director reserves the right to alter format or divisions (including but not limited to moving C-Class teams to Open divisions in the same age group due to low enrollment). The Tournament Director also reserves the right to change assigned playing location (including but not limited to being able to complete an event due to weather conditions or low/high enrollment).

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