Tournament

Axtell, TX

Jennifer Anderson

3P Sports - Rainout Redemption Day *Make up your rained out events!*

Apr 18-19


ENTRY FEE & PAYMENT INFORMATION

$150 ENTRY FEE
Please submit your registration fee via:

  • Venmo: @Fastpitch-3PSports

BE PREPARED TO PLAY AT AXTELL OR LORENA

COMPLEXES FOR EACH DIVISION HAVE NOT BEEN ASSIGNED YET


Axtell will be primary location with Lorena for overflow if dry enough. 


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 - Max of 13 per team

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, 1 out, no count
  • Run Rule: 10/3, 8/4, 6/5
  • CANNOT BAT THE LINEUP
  • $50 PAP

C-CLASS RULES - (Effective 11-1-2022) https://playncs.com/fastpitch/Rules/Details/2/national-fastpitch-rules

  • 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

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


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 only 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).