LAS VEGAS WORLDS

Director Contacts 

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex

 Thursday/Friday

David Graham 916-923-8130

Sat-Mon Steve Graham

916-316-8787

Russell Road Recreation Complex

 Dereck Williams

702-296-6126

Big League Dreams

 Mike Smoot

916-257-0388

Hollywood Park Softball Complex

 David Graham

916-923-8130

Shadow Rock Park Softball Complex

 Rudy Gomez

916-996-1024

Sunset Park Softball Complex

 Levi Lynch

253-678-6423

Warm Springs Softball Complex

 Cody Kagioras

817-841-7318

Doc Romeo Softball Complex

 Mike Treadwell

916-548-2017

Desert Bloom Park

 Skylar Zetz

916-730-5343

Desert Breeze Sports Complex

 Joey Marquez

702-860-7060

Lorenzi Park

 Ricky Sarzosa

602-561-2652

Hemenway Valley Park

 Stu Remus

970-222-4871

Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City

 Stu Remus

970-222-4871

Welcome to the 2024 NCS Las Vegas World Series

We are excited for another great year and can't wait for you and your team to join us at the largest one stop softball tournament in the United States. Each year 400-500 teams attend this awesome event in Sin City, Las Vegas, NV. Year after year, teams from all over the US and Canada come to Vegas to compete for the ultimate prize...  the NCS World Series Championship. We have 13 separate complexes running simultaneously throughout this event with one of a kind Las Vegas World Series merchandise and tons of great prizes to give to our Champions and high-placing finishers. So grab your team and enter the absolute ultimate softball experience!

Before you spend any money on entry ,rooms, flights - reach out to us by email to have your team approved - We will be checking all team rosters/ players to make sure you are legal for the division you choose to play - Email us team info when you are ready for us to check your roster - and take a look at more info/details at www.lasvegasworlds.com  jay.zetz@playncs.com 

Must Stay HOST HOTELS - These prices include =Tax and Resort Fee's Group Book | Event | LAS VEGAS WORLDS (reservemygroup.com) 

Need help finding Hotel ? email - Nayana Mara nayana@reservemygroup.com  / teams@reservemygroup.com Mention-Las Vegas Worlds

If not booking at least 3 rooms with our host hotel group -You must pay the team $75 buy out fee.

 PAY PAL = Send $75 to our pay pal email info@playallworld.com 

 Or you will be charged cash in Vegas before you can play -No Venmo, Zelle etc.

SENIOR - DETAILS 

4-5 game guarantee

(Pool play followed by double elimination or 3GG elimination bracket)

1-1 no extra foul for all divisions for this event.

55's (AAA & Major divisions)

$695 - December 5/6 Thursday/Friday at AG

COED Seniors

$695 - Thursday, December 5th - Friday, December 6th at AG 

$775 - Saturday, December 7th - Monday, December 9th

Men's 40 & Over Major Plus 2 days

Men’s 40's AAA & Major 3 days 

Men's 50 & Over AAA/Major  = 2 days / 2 pool games plus double or 3gg elim

Women's 40 & Overs - 2 days at Lorenzi

SENIOR RULES PAGE - Click Me! 

ADULT - DETAILS Teams Can't use our Senior Balls They are for Senior Play Only 

COED Open December 5th and 6th (Thursday - Friday)  @ AG

Men's OPEN December 7th and 8th (Saturday - Sunday) @ Hemenway

Women's OPEN December 7th and 8th (Saturday - Sunday) DOC

MENS, COED and WOMENS E and D divisions play December 7th - 9th (Saturday thru Monday)

3GG Adult E,D Divisions $525 Entry / 3GG Adult Open Divisions $595 

ADULT RULES PAGE - Click Me!

"PROTECTORS" - DETAILS

MILITARY - EMT - DHS - POLICE - CORRECTIONS - FIRE - RESCUE

Protectors play December 5th and 6th Thursday & Friday @ BLD or AG

$525 Entry Fee Men's B 

"PROTECTORS" RULES PAGE - Click Me!

Las Vegas Worlds Details/Info/FAQs

Roster Help:

Complete Online Roster

Do not add any players once event starts or after event starts etc

All teams are required to have their roster on-line at the www.playNCS.com web site system before they play.  It’s a quick and simple process.

To begin entering your roster data, log in to your team manager, click "PROFILE".  Enter your Login ID and Password and click the SUBMIT button.  

You are now at the Team Manager Menu.  Make sure your current year team is highlighted and click on the EDIT ROSTER.

Follow the directions at the top of the page to enter each player's personal data.  

Only enter each player's LEGAL FIRST & LAST NAMES as they appear on Drivers license.  

DO NOT include middle names, nick names, shortened names, slang names, initials, prefixes or suffixes (i.e.; Jr., II, III, etc.)...ONLY the LEGAL first and last names and a valid player email address.

All players on roster must check their email and accept the NCS invitation to be on the team. (They don’t have to wait to get it as an email. They can claim it in their profile)

If the email is blocked by firewalls or other security settings players can go to www.playNCS.com and create a profile.

The invite will be in their profile as long as they use the same email you used to send it to them. 

Game Lengths and Times

Adult E, D, and Protectors divisions will be 60 minutes and the Championship games will be 70 minutes

Upper/Open and C divisions will be 65 minutes and the Championship games will be 75 minutes

Seniors divisions will 60 minutes plus the open inning and the Championship games will be 70 minutes plus the open inning

("IF" games will all be the standard length of 60, 65 or 70 min depending on the division)

(Standard Games may be cut to down by 5 minutes (or whatever is needed) due to any unforeseen time constraints)

If in a time crunch for any unforeseen reason, we may have to bypass the "if" games and will have to make the Championship game a winner-take-all game. 

All listed game times are approximate start times – be prepared to start up to 15 minutes early. If other team and umpires are ready, there could be a loss of game if your team isn’t ready to go. (Game times can change due to unforeseen circumstances so always check master brackets on-line)

NCS Awards Details: (Example -Not always exact)

·         1st and 2nd place prizes will be given out with divisions of 5 - 19 teams. 

·         1st thru 3rd place prizes will be given out with divisions of 20 - 29 teams in your division.

·         1st thru 4th place prizes will be given out with divisions of 30 or more teams in your division.

 Jerseys, Rings, MVP Bats, MVP Bags Batting Gloves, All World Selections, Banners, Batting Gloves, Beanies, Trophies 

Brackets - We dont use paper brackets at the fields - all times and results are posted at our website

Each park will be selling balls and great swag like jerseys, jackets, hoodies, hats, beanies, bats, batting gloves and more!

These are sought after items every year so get them as soon as possible before they are sold out. Sizes start to diminish

F.A.Q.'s /Must Read Info

If you paid Deposit of $350 you are in! and balance can be paid in cash at fields before your 1 game- No Venmo, No Zelle, No Pay pal etc. You can also pay balance on line by Nov 15 at your Playncs.com team account. See below for payment instructions

Is there a manager's meeting?

No... Enjoy Vegas and read all rules, rankings information, and EVENT INFO pages on our website.

Is there an HR DERBY?

YES Thursday & Friday at BIG LEAGUE DREAMS details and times coming soon

Are Team Uniforms mandatory?

 Just need a clear # on the back of the shirt/jersey.

Are there roster checks?

Yes... All players must have legal photo ID/Drivers License on them at all times that match names and DOB on the team roster – Edit roster now if needed- get rid of nick names etc. email us if you need help. Jay.zetz@playncs.com

 Will you have for $ale items?

Yes... Each park will be selling balls and great swag like jerseys, jackets, hoodies, hats, beanies, bats, batting gloves and more!

These are sought after items every year so get them as soon as possible before they are sold out. Sizes start to diminish

 What kind of balls are allowed?

If not an NCS STAMPED Dudley Ball, or ONXY Ball don't bring it...  it is illegal! We will have plenty of balls for sale at each field. Any onyx ball is ok stamped or not otherwise must me NCS Stamped Dudley. We will give you a couple balls at check in and have plenty for sale at the fields

Can I play on more than one team in the tournament?

Most Divisions will conflict. Divisions will also be at different parks throughout the Vegas area so it will be extremely difficult to play on two separate teams. Also, you can only play on one team of the same gender. For example... if playing Men’s D you can’t play Men’s E etc

Anyone playing in the Open division can't play on an "E" team unless you are rated as a D player or below. Players can play on an adult team and also a senior team etc.- COED Open players can also play D on the weekend if your legal and not rated higher then C etc.

* Be prepared to play at multiple parks, start early and play late as field space is limited this year.

PAYING FOR TOURNAMENTS ON-LINE WITH US:

Log into your www.playNCS.com  account, Go to profile. 

Click manage team. 

Click desired event and payment link.

Click select and deposit option will be available

What happens if a team no-shows?

If a team NO SHOWS and you receive a forfeit victory, this does give your team a win and counts toward your 3GG.

What Kind of Bats can we use?

Bats must have new or older USSSA, ASA-USA or NSA stamp 220 or 240 ok / No fastpitch, baseball bats, cheater bats etc. - We don't have a bat ban list like other association

Senior Bats can only be used in the Senior Division

What to do if you are short players / Need late adds ?

Post on all softball social media groups.

Email jay.zetz@playncs.com with your name and team name, division along with your contact info and I will email players and also post on social media to help you find players.

Payment Options ?

Payments: We do not take Venmo, Zelle, etc - You can pay entry fee by check as long as we receive by October 15th otherwise you must pay online at your team account at www.playncs.com

We also accept deposit to lock in your spot, if you choose this option you must pay the balance in cash before your 1st game in Vegas 

Pitching info:

All Pitchers must wear protective Helmet - We also strongly encourage wearing shin guards and a chest protector.

Adults - 4-10 ft strike zone pumping allowed and all pitchers must wear helmet / Seniors - No pumping / 6-12 with a Mat

DHH Rule:

We do not use this rule

Umpires: 

We use 1 Man system – but we will try to use 2 man for semi’s and finals – (Not Guaranteed, but likely)

First Aid: (We Do Not Supply)

Please bring your own First Aid Kits, ice packs, and any other safety related items (we suggest purchasing team insurance to be safe)

Field Preps: 

Usually we do initial full preps each day and then just quick preps/water when we can and if we can / have time

Rosters: 

Your on-line roster may show approved but all this means is that you have at least 10 people added. This Does Not Mean Your Team Is Legal! You still have to follow our rankings system!

Military, Black American, Native American and Senior rosters do not count against you in standard E,D Women’s, COED and Men’s Divisions

*Drivers License is what we go by for Men’s or Women’s eligibility – If DL states male or non bianary, player is only allowed to play as a man for our events, If DL states female, player is only allowed to play as a woman for our events.

2024 rosters must all be approved by NCS - We are no longer leaving it to the managers to follow our policy. Make sure to get roster approved by us by email.

Traffic Info: 

We can’t postpone games because of any freeway closures or heavy traffic. Plan on heavy traffic all weekend and leave to your park early.

Courtesy runner rule: 

You must have a substitute for a courtesy runner if he/she is up to bat and stuck on any base. If not, you must take an out at the plate.

Don’t leave valuables in your car - Vegas has some rough area’s

Food

BLD,Arroyo Grande and Shadowrock have snack bars- All other Parks don't so feel free to bring your own food and drinls to any park excet the 3 with snackbars

Illegal Teams 

*** If you get kicked out of our tournament for having an illegal team or player, your team will not get a refund!

Get directions now for the park/parks you are playing at and get your team the 411

PLAYING LOCATIONS CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex

Russell Road Recreation Complex

Big League Dreams

Hollywood Park Softball Complex

Shadow Rock Park Softball Complex

Sunset Park Softball Complex

Warm Springs Softball Complex

Doc Romeo Softball Complex

Desert Bloom Park

Desert Breeze Sports Complex

Lorenzi Park

Hemenway Valley Park

Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City

Playing Locations

Always check brackets for updates and here at the event info page

MENS OPEN

Hemenway Valley Park

Veterans Memorial Park in Boulder City (Championship Game and "IF" Game)

Field #3 is back left field. 

MENS D

Sunset Park (Red bracket champions play Blue bracket champions for a winner take all Championship right after bracket championships)

MENS E

Shadow Rock Park

Sunset Park

Big League Dreams (Red bracket champions play Blue bracket champions for a winner take all Championship right after bracket championships)

WOMEN OPEN

Doc Romeo Park

WOMENS D

Doc Romeo Park

Shadow Rock Park

WOMENS E

Desert Bloom Park

Doc Romeo Park

Shadow Rock Park

COED OPEN

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex

COED D

Sunset Park

Warm Springs

COED E

Hollywood Park

Desert Bloom Park  (Red bracket champions play Blue bracket champions for a winner take all Championship right after bracket championships)

"PROTECTORS" MENS B

Big League Dreams

COED SENIORS

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex

40s MENS MAJOR PLUS

Sunset Park

40s MENS MAJOR

Desert Breeze Park

40s MENS AAA

Big League Dreams

Shadow Rock Park

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex (Red bracket champions play Blue bracket champions for a winner take all Championship right after bracket championships)

USA Championship Teams will play pool play at Desert Breeze Sat

40s WOMENS MAJOR/AAA

Lorenzi Park

50s MENS MAJOR

Russell Road Recreation Complex

Plan on long days 

50s MENS AAA

Big League Dreams

55s MENS MAJOR/AAA

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex