Double Points Qualifier
Cortez, CO
David Cornelius
TPS 4 Corners Showdown
Apr 10-11, 2021
Event Info
We're committed to promoting the Game of Baseball! We promote the game and the players through our Championship Events. By providing teams and their supporters with high quality venues and well managed tournaments, teams compete with the best amateur baseball clubs in the Nation.
Below is most of the information you will need and answers to the most common questions we receive.
Team event registration fee
8u-14U $350
Team gate fee
$150 per team
When do I pay the tournament entry fee?
All Triple Play Sports Baseball 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, do not leave a message!
Mail to: Triple Play Sports, PO Box 972 , Athens, Texas 75751.
Rules
We play exclusively NCS South West Rules With the Exception of pitching,and Bats rules any rule not listed on the Ncs Southwest rules will revert back to the Ncs National Rules and if it’s not listed there it will revert to hs federation.
Bat limitations
All bats must be marked 1.15bpf, BBCOR or USA stamped
5U-12U no weight restriction
13U no bats lighter than (-8)
14U – 18U bats must meet NFHS rule requirements (BBCOR ONLY)
(Penalty: prior to the first pitch the bat will be removed from the game. Once a pitch has been thrown to the batter with the illegal bat, the batter is out. Once the next batter receives a pitch, the previous batter that used the illegal bat cannot be protested.)
Pitching Rules
9u-12u Players will have a total of 24 outs for the weekend. There is a max of 18 outs that can be pitched in 1 day. If you pitch 10 outs or more you are required to have a 1 day rest.
13u-14u Players will have a total of 27 outs for the weekend. There is a max of 21 outs that can be pitched in 1 day. If you pitch 10 outs or more you are required to have a 1 day rest.
We play all 13u events at 54/80 unless otherwise noted
We do not allow metal cleats on any turf fields or temporary mounds.
Any rule not listed here will revert to Ncs National Rules.
Game Time Limits
Pool Play Will not start a new inning with 5min or less
All 9u-12u games are 1:30 hr
All 13u-14u Pool Play games are 1:30 hr
Bracket Play
All 9u-12u Bracket Games are 1:30 hr
All 13u-14u Bracket Games are 1:30 hr
Awards
All Gold Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive NCS Championship Rings
All Silver Bracket Champions and Finalist will receive NCS Medals or Rings
All Brackets receive team Championship Banners
How do I submit a schedule request?
Please submit all schedule request using the schedule request tab on the event menu. We will take schedule request until the Tuesday evening prior to the event.
Can we bring outside food and coolers?
Yes, participants and fans are allowed to bring outside food and coolers excluding alcohol.
Can we bring our pets or comfort animals to the tournament?
Please call us to confirm some parks have different policies.
When are our rosters locked and what do I do if a parents forgets/neglects to sign the waiver prior to the cutoff?
All rosters are locked on the Friday evening prior to 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!
Behavior at the events
TPS 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 a tournament official or umpire.
Where will we play?
TPS utilizes grass and skinned fields in and around the listed locations
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 by the Friday prior to the event (email to support@travelsportsbaseball.com)
National Championship Sports
2011 East Lamar Blvd
Suite 120 Arlington Tx, 76006