EVENT DETAILs
CIS Kickoff Classic Marucci Rckless NIT 4/11-4/12
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Tournament DateApr 11 - Apr 12 2026 -
Entry Fee$350 - $620
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event Details
USSSA NIT
- DOUBLE POINTS WEEKEND
- 600 points to winner
- Over 175 teams in 2024
7CP | 9-14(AA) | 10-14(AAA) | 14M
- Saturday/Sunday only
- 4 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- Pool play followed by multiple championship bracket
- Multiple brackets with 10 or more teams in division
- Divisions with 20-24 teams will be divided into two events
8KP | 9Open | 10M | 11M | 12M | 13M
- CIS Turf Wars – games played on turf
- Saturday/Sunday
- Grimesplex Turf Complex
- 4 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 12 teams max per division
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Entry Fee$350 - $620
Deadline to enter: April 1, 2026
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Additional Note
Kickoff Classic Awards
- Gold | 1st and 2nd place players | CIS Custom Ring
- Gold | 1st and 2nd place teams | CIS Custom Banner
- Silver | 1st and 2nd place players | CIS Custom Medal
- Silver | 1st and 2nd place teams | CIS Custom Banner
Kickoff Classic Turf Wars Awards
- Gold | 1st place players | CIS Turf Wars custom chains
2026 Iowa All State Showcase Qualifier
2026 CIS MVP Nomination Qualifier
2026 CIS Turf Wars
2026 CIS Dinger Club Event
Tournament Division
| Division | Entry Fee | Gate Fee | Max Entries | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
Format |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| Des Moines Metro Ball Parks | , Des Moines, IA, 50315 | Open in Maps |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
| Grimes Sports Athletic Complex | 300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | Open in Maps |
| McAninch Sports Park | 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
| Pickard Park | 2205 E 2nd Avenue, Indianola, IA, 50125 | Open in Maps |
| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | Open in Maps |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| Sam Wise Youth Complex | 600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009 | Open in Maps |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | Open in Maps |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | Open in Maps |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Venue Name
Walker Johnston Softball Complex
Address
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Event Lodging
Note: If you don't know which venue you'll be playing at and want to book in advance, click here to find hotels that are geographically centered between all venues.
| Venue Name | Address | Dates | Details |
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| Des Moines Metro Ball Parks | , Des Moines, IA, 50315 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Grimes Sports Athletic Complex | 300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| McAninch Sports Park | 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Pickard Park | 2205 E 2nd Avenue, Indianola, IA, 50125 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Sam Wise Youth Complex | 600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | Apr 11-12 | Find Hotels |
Venue Name
Des Moines Metro Ball Parks
Address
, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Grimes Sports Athletic Complex
Address
300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
James Cownie Sports Complex
Address
2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
McAninch Sports Park
Address
200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA, 50211
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Pickard Park
Address
2205 E 2nd Avenue, Indianola, IA, 50125
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Raccoon River Park
Address
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Sam Wise Youth Complex
Address
600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Walker Johnston Softball Complex
Address
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Dates
Apr 11-12
Venue Name
Triumph Park
Address
700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263
Dates
Apr 11-12
Refund Policy
If tournament is shortened or cancelled due to inclement weather, refunds will be issued as follows:
6 GUARANTEE TOURNAMENTS
- 0 Games Started: Entry fee and prepaid gate minus $100 administrative fee.
- 1 Game Started: 75% of entry fee & 75% of gate fee refunded.
- 2 Games Started: 50% of entry fee & 50% of gate fee refunded.
- 3 Games Started: 25% of entry fee & 25% of gate fee refunded.
- 4 Games Started: No refunds
5 GUARANTEE TOURNAMENTS
- 0 Games Started: Entry fee and prepaid gate minus $100 administrative fee.
- 1 Game Started: 75% of entry fee & 75% of gate fee refunded.
- 2 Games Started: 50% of entry fee & 50% of gate fee refunded.
- 3 Games Started: 25% of entry fee & 25% of gate fee refunded.
- 4 Games Started: No refunds
4 GUARANTEE TOURNAMENTS
- 0 Games Started: Entry fee and prepaid gate minus $100 administrative fee.
- 1 Game Started: 50% of entry fee & 50% of gate fee refunded.
- 2 Games Started: 25% of entry fee & 25% of gate fee refunded.
- 3 Games Started: No refunds
3 GUARANTEE TOURNAMENTS
- 0 Games Started: Entry fee and prepaid gate minus $100 administrative fee.
- 1 Game Started: 50% of entry fee & 50% of gate fee refunded.
- 2 Games Started: No refunds
2 GAME GUARANTEE TOURNAMENTS
- 0 Games Started: Entry fee and prepaid gate minus $100 administrative fee.
- 1 Game Started: 25% of entry fee & 25% of gate fee refunded.
- 2 Games Started: No refunds
Team’s withdrawal from tournament up to entry deadline: Entry fee minus $100 fee
Team’s withdrawal from tournament after entry deadline: No refund.
WEATHER / TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Tournaments conducted by Central Iowa Sports will be pool play format followed by an elimination round. Central Iowa Sports reserves the right to alter, change, or abbreviate the tournament format when necessary to complete the tournament
Merchandise
Event Updates
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April 15, 2026 - 05:41am