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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.

Team Event Registration Fee

$150/$40deposit

Pay Umps at the Plate $40 a Game

Each team will supply 2 game balls per game.

Event Info

4 Game Guarantee 

2 pool games to double elimination 

60 min Pool Play, 70 min Bracket

8u 60 min pool play and bracket play

Pool play = finish the batter, 7 runs per half inning

Bracket play = finish inning, no run limit, must get 3 outs

Run Rules = 15 after 2, 12 after 3, 10 after 4

Protests are $100. Win your protest you will get your money back.

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!!!

12 Team Maximum per Age Division

Pay At Plate

$40 

 Daily Gate fee

Ages 10 and over: $10

Players and 3 Coaches are 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:

We play exclusively by the rules of PPS

60 min Pool Play, 70 min Bracket

8u 60 min pool play and bracket play

Pool play = finish the batter, 5 runs per half inning, high school- 8 runs per half inning (16u and up)

Bracket play = finish inning, no run limit, must get 3 outs

Run Rules = 15 after 2, 12 after 3, 10 after 4

Protests are $100. Win your protest you will get your money back.

Rules:

6u Coach Pitch/ Tee 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 only gets a max of 1 base only. If the ball is hit from a Pitched ball, there is no limit on bases run. 

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 same rule applies as 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. Not the pitching coach. 

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. 

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 you have paid your entry fee, 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?

Coolers and outside food is allowed for $5 per cooler.

Head Coaches my bring ONE TEAM COOLER for free. 

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

NO PETS!!! 

Service animals as outlined by ADA 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. 

WITHDRAWALS: 

In the event that a team must pull out of the event, they have until the Sunday Evening Prior to the event to notify GCT of their withdraw from the event.

**Teams that pull out after the withdrawal date (Sunday prior to the event), more than twice in one year, will be required to pay the event fees upon registering for any future events. If payment is not made upon registering for a future event, the team will then be placed on the waitlist, and will not be put on the schedule until payment is made.

Roster Requirements:

Rostered players must be approved by parents so they are viewable by other teams.

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. If you are interested, let us know!

Additional Questions

Contact via Text or Phone: J. Allen Stallings- 903.477.3875, or Bethany Stallings- 903.386.8028