Southwest World Series 

Las Cruces, New Mexico – Baseball in the Desert Southwest 🌵⚾

Welcome to Las Cruces, New Mexico – where desert beauty meets championship baseball! With breathtaking mountain views, top-notch facilities, and a community passionate about the game, Las Cruces has become one of the premier youth baseball destinations in the Southwest.

This summer, the NCS Southwest World Series will bring teams from across the United States and Mexico for five incredible days of elite baseball, pin trading, skills contests, and unforgettable memories. Add in the city’s welcoming atmosphere, vibrant local culture, and family-friendly attractions — and you’ve got the perfect setting for a true World Series experience both on and off the field.

Here, baseball isn’t just a sport — it’s a tradition. ⚾🔥

WORLD SERIES ITINERARY

Thursday June 11th 

Team Check in: 6:00pm -10:00pm - Paz Sports Complex 

Skills Competitions 6:00pm -10:00pm - Paz Sports Complex 

Friday June 12th 

Pool Games: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday June 13th 

Pool Games: 8:00am - 8:00 pm 

Sunday June 14th 

Pool Games: 8:00am - 8:00 pm

Pin Trading night: 6:00 pm at Maag Sports Complex 

Home Run Derby: 7:00 pm at Maag and Paz  Sports Complex 

Monday June 15th and Tuesday June 16th   

Double Elimination Bracket 

TIME LIMITS

5U-6U TBall-7u, 8u: 1hour, 15min NO NEW INNING

10U-11U: 1 hour, 40min NO NEW INNING

14U-18U: 1 hour, 50min NO NEW INNING

PAP: Cash Only

5u-8u:$20 per game

10u-18u:$50 per game 

NOT GRADE EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED FOR THIS EVENT.

Rules

7u-8u ( Central Region Rules )

-5U/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

Divisions & Pricing

5U–18U: All divisions are Pay at the Plate ONLY CASH

5U-8U: $20 per game

9u-18u: $50 per game

WEEK PASS: $50 (AVAILABLE ONLY THURSDAY JUNE 11th)

DAILY Fee: $12 

coaches and players are FREE, also kids 10 & under.

Early Bird Rate: $395.00 (teams must register and pay by April 30th )

Regular Rate: $495.00 (effective May 1, 2026)

👉 Visit the Divisions tab online for full entry fee details.

💳 Payment Options

• Pay entry fee directly through the NCS website

• Venmo: @ncstournaments

• Cash App: $ncstournaments
  (Include age division, team name & “Southwest World Series” in the notes)

⚠️ Teams must still register online through NCS even if paying via Venmo or Cash App.

✨ Opening Day Ceremonies

• Pin Trading

• Official World Series Merchandise

• Skills Contests with Prizes

Tournament Format

• 6 Game Guarantee

• 4 Pool Play Games → 2GG Double Elimination Playoff

• Most teams play more than 6 games

• Earn 4X NCS Rankings Points

🏆 Awards

• World Series Awards Package for Champions & Finalists

• Team Banners for Champions & Finalists

⚾ Baseballs Provided

• Up to 3 new baseballs per game provided

• Teams must provide backups once issued baseballs are used, lost, or not returned

✈️ Travel Reminder

• Arrive the day before Opening Day

• Depart the day after Championships

• No game-time requests can be accommodated