Single Points Event
Las Cruces, NM
Luis Tovar
Think Pink Classic
Oct 11-12, 2025
Weather Update – Sunday Games Delayed to 10:00 AM (Oct 12, 2025)
All games will begin at 10:00 am. PLAY BALL!
— NCS Tournament Staff
Event Info
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
6u-18u: 3 Game Guarantee Saturday: Pool Games Sunday: 10U-18U SINGLE ELIMINATION, ( 6U-8U Double Elimination "NO IF GAME")
Gold & Silver Brackets ( 8 or more Teams same division )
TIME LIMITS
6U TBall- 7u, 8u: 1hour, 15min NO NEW INNING
10U-11u: 1 hour, 40min NO NEW INNING
14u-18u: 1 hour, 50 min NO NEW INNING
-6U TBALL RULES
T-BALL SPECIFIC RULES
Fair Ball Arc: There shall be a twenty (20) foot arc drawn from first (1st) baseline to third (3rd) baseline in front of home plate. A batted
ball must go past this line to be fair.
-The catcher shall wear a dual ear-flap catcher’s helmet with mask.
-Ten (10) defensive players shall play in the field with four (4) outfielders. The fourth (4th) outfielder shall not assume an infield position.
All outfielders shall stay behind the baseline.
-The defensive player listed as pitcher shall stay in contact with the pitchers’ plate until the ball is hit.
-Penalty: The play continues. After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or
no-pitch.
-Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder
of the game.
-Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout.
-The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time.
-The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Late arrivals shall be inserted at
the bottom of the batting order. All players on the roster shall bat before returning to the top of the batting order.
-A Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared
an out each turn at bat.
-Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom
of the batting line-up as soon as they become available.
-Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same.
-Bunting shall not be allowed.
-A batter shall receive a maximum of three (3) swings to put the ball in play or be called out. No additional swings shall be awarded on
foul balls.
-A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team.
-Runners shall not lead-off or steal bases. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit.
- A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs.
-The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. (Run Rules
still apply)
-Run Rule = 15 AFTER 3 COMPLETE INNINGS, 10 AFTER 4 COMPLETE INNINGS, 8 AFTER 5 COMPLETE INNINGS
-Run Rule = 15 AFTER 3 COMPLETE INNINGS, 10 AFTER 4 COMPLETE INNINGS, 8 AFTER 5 COMPLETE INNINGS
-Umpires shall call “Time” after every play and declare the ball dead. “Time” shall be called as soon as the lead runner is not attempting
to advance. “Time” does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule.
-Comment: When a runner stands off a base and “jukes” or “feints” back and forth, this is to be interpreted as “not attempting
to advance” and “Time” shall be called.
NCS Las Cruces Baseball Tournaments
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Organ Mountains and the vibrant culture of southern New Mexico, the NCS Las Cruces Baseball Tournaments bring premier competition to one of the Southwest’s fastest-growing baseball hubs.
💰 ENTRY FEE
6U CP: $200
6U T-Ball: $395
7U CP: $395
8U CP: $395
8U KP: $450
9U–12U: $495
13U–14U: $595
16U–18U: $695
✅ ALL TEAMS MUST BE SANCTIONED FOR THE 2026 NCS TOURNAMENT SEASON
Submit Entry Fee in Full
Complete Player Roster Online – All players must be added to the official roster.
Provide Team Insurance – Upload a copy of your team insurance policy online.
If not purchased through NCS, add National Championship Sports as additionally insured (free through your insurance provider).
Insurance must be uploaded online. No insurance will be accepted at the event.
National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd, Suite 120
Arlington, Texas 76006
🏅 AWARDS
Gold Division
Champions: NCS Championship Rings + NCS Banner
Finalist: NCS Finalist Rings + NCS Banner
Silver Division
Champions: NCS Championship Rings + NCS Banner
Finalist: NCS Finalist Rings + NCS Banner
⚾ TOURNAMENT FORMAT
3 Game Guarantee
Saturday: Pool Games
Sunday: Bracket Games
Divisions: Gold & Silver Brackets
📖 NCS BASEBALL PLAYING RULES
NFHS Rules will be followed with Southwest Regional Modifications
📌 TEAM WAIVERS, ROSTERS & INSURANCE
Online rosters & insurance must be uploaded prior to the event
NO ROSTER, NO INSURANCE, NO PLAY!
All coaches are responsible for completing their team’s online roster.
Players not listed on an online or paper roster are not eligible to play.
🌧 WEATHER & CANCELLATION POLICY
Full Tournament Canceled (Weather/Act of God): Teams will receive a credit towards a future NCS National Premier Tournament.
Team Cancels Before Tournament: Team will receive a credit towards a future NCS National Premier Tournament. Cancelation must be emailed to ncstournaments@gmail.com 7 days prior to event otherwise no credit will be issued.
Rain During Tournament (Already in Progress): Partial credit may be issued based on games played.
All Payments Are Final. No Refunds