NCS WINTER WORLD SERIES - SENIOR DIVISIONS (5GG)

Hi Coaches & Players,

 

We’re excited to share that over 85 teams are currently registered for Winter Worlds.

This message serves as a formal operational notice regarding payment deadlines, roster compliance, and on-site player verification. Please read carefully. All policies below will be strictly enforced with no exceptions.

 

Winter Worlds – Key Deadlines

• Payment Deadline: January 10, 2026
• Roster Lock Date: January 10, 2026
• No roster additions or changes after this date unless formally submitted and approved by JP Morgan - jp.morgan.aws@gmail.com.

 

Roster Compliance & Player Ratings

• Coaches may submit no-fee roster checks on other teams January 11 – January 21 using credible documentation:
• Association profiles
• Official player photos
• Ratings history
• Submit all materials to: JP.morgan.aws@gmail.com

 

Mid-Tournament Roster Checks

• $100 fee to stop a game (refunded if the challenge is accurate)
• Roster check must include credible supporting documentation. 
• If a player is found illegal, the game will be forfeited
• Do not lose a championship due to illegal players—this has happened and will be enforced

 

Coach Responsibility

• Coaches are fully responsible for ensuring all rosters are legal and compliant with NCS rules.

 

Improper Ratings

• If a player is determined to be improperly rated:
• The rating will be adjusted by NCS
• If the adjustment places the team outside division eligibility:
• Coaches may remove the player or move the team up a division prior to the tournament
• If an ineligible (misrated) player is discovered during the tournament, that player will be immediately removed from the roster and tournament.
  WE DO REFERENCE ALL ASSOCIATIONS - IF YOU ARE IN QUESTION - PLEASE CONTACT JP.MORGAN.AWS@GMAIL.COM TO REVIEW YOUR RATING BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS 

 

Player Check-In & Wristbands

• All players must check in with a valid, physical driver’s license or passport
• No screenshots
• No paper certificates
• All players and coaches will be wristbanded and must be visible at all times during the game
  - Directors, Staff & Umpires will make the call at any time that it is noticed during an active the game.  Any player may request to the umpire "wristband check" of batter or runner - Game does not stop it is simple check - if refused umpire will declare an out.
• Wristbands must be worn for the entire tournament
• Any player ON THE SCORECARD found in a game without a wristband will be:
• Declared an out
• Removed from the game and substituted - if no eligible substitution is available then an out will be declared for the remainder of the game.   
• If a player is discovered not listed on the official SCORECARD roster, the game will be forfeited
• No exceptions

BAT CHECK - ALL BAT CHECKS WILL BE DONE ON FRIDAY 8AM - 4PM (MAX 3 BATS PER PLAYER) AT PALOMA COMMUNITY PARK OR SATURDAY AT DESERT WEST - 8AM - 10AM (MAX 2 BATS PER PLAYER)  - ALL BATS TESTED WILL BE STICKERED WITH NCS

Scorecards, Uniforms & Identification

• Scorecards must be completed before each game
• All players must:
• Wear team-matching uniforms
• Have a unique jersey number
• If team jerseys are needed, contact:
• Josh Spears – Sickness Apparel | 623-910-4957
• Players must be clearly identifiable and accurately listed on the scorecard

 

 

No player may take the field unless they are:

• In a proper team-matching jersey with a unique number
• On the official roster
• Properly checked in
• Wearing a valid wristband
• Listed on the scorecard

 

 

These measures are in place to protect competitive balance and deliver a consistent, professional championship experience for all teams. Your cooperation is expected and appreciated.

If you have questions or need to submit roster materials before January 10, please do so promptly.

Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to playing by the rules.

 

Best regards,

 

National Championship Sports