Tournament

Axtell, TX

| Jennifer Anderson

3P Sports - Cinco de Mayo Showdown - OPEN & C-CLASS

May 2-3

Register By: 4/18/2026

ENTRY FEE & PAYMENT INFORMATION

$195 ENTRY FEE
Please submit your registration fee via:

Venmo: @Fastpitch-3PSports

BE PREPARED TO PLAY AT LORENA or POSSIBLE ADDED SITE (WOULD BE WITHIN 30-45 MILES OF LORENA IF ADDED)

COMPLEXES FOR EACH DIVISION HAVE NOT BEEN ASSIGNED YET.

**IF ASSIGNED COMPLEX CHANGE HAPPENS**

WE WILL NOTIFY COACHES VIA EMAIL OF THIS CHANGE IN ADEQUATE TIME TO PLAN FOR THEIR TEAM (i.e. HOTELS, TRAVEL TIMES, ETC.)

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

2 non-seeded pool games → Double Elimination Bracket
Awards given to Top 2 teams in each age division

GAME FORMAT DETAILS

POOL PLAY

60 minutes, finish the batter, games can end in a TIE
5 runs per half inning
Run Rule: 10/3, 8/4, 6/5
CAN BAT THE LINEUP
$50 PAP

BRACKET PLAY

75 minutes, finish the inning, MUST HAVE A WINNER
ITB (International Tie Breaker):

1st ITB: Last out placed on 2nd, 1 out, no count
Consecutive ITBs: Last 2 outs placed on 2nd & 3rd, 2 outs, no count

Run Rule: 10/3, 8/4, 6/5
CANNOT BAT THE LINEUP
$50 PAP

C-CLASS RULES - (Effective 11-1-2022)

Only 3 "Class C" players may be added to the roster, using the "Guest Player option. No higher-class rankings are allowed, no exceptions.
Class C Division Tournaments, may only have Class C players on their roster If a Class C team, plays in a Class C event and plays up in age group, they may place a higher division player as a "guest player" in their age group
NCS reserves the right to reclassify teams that have manipulated the roster system, voluntarily or involuntarily, utilizing a name adjustment or parent email to produce a "different result, different player" in the system. If this violation is noted during a game/tournament, the team may be deemed as using an illegal player, and removed from the event

AWARDS

Max of 13 per team

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.

GATE FEES

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

Payment Accepted at Gate:

CashApp, Venmo, Cash

ALL FACILITY RULES & TURF COMPLEX(s)

TURF COMPLEXES ONLY - NO metal cleats — Turf shoes or molded cleats ONLY
If Playing at Axtell - 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.

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

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 as needed (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/Team Classification Changes i.e. team was a C-Class and is now a B-Class they MUST move to Open).

HOTEL LINKS (Choice of 2 Hotels for Axtell Tournaments)

Participating property:

TownePlace Suites Waco Northeast

Thank you for staying with Marriott!

Here is the reservation link you can use to make online reservations at rates specifically negotiated for your company.

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you in the future

Book your corporate rate for Longhorn Park (Can also type in code T3357 in Marriott app and rate will generate)

$89 per night; king or double; Monday-Thursday $109 per night; king or double; Friday & Saturday