EVENT DETAILs
CIS Stars and Strikes NIT 5/23-5/24
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Tournament DateMay 23 - May 24 2026 -
Entry Fee$350 - $620
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event DetailsCIS Stars and Strikes NIT | USSSA NIT
- 300 points to winner
- Over 205 teams in 2025
- Saturday/Sunday only
14(A) | 10-14(AA) | 9-14(AAA) | 4GG
- 4 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- Pool play followed by multiple championship brackets
- Multiple champ brackets of division with 10 or more teams
- Combine A & AA if less than 6 teams in either division
- Divisions with over 20-24 teams will be divided into two events
7CP | 8KP | 9-13(A) | 9(AA) | Turf Wars – 4GG
- CIS Turf Wars – games played on turf
- Grimesplex Turf Complex
- Saturday/Sunday
- 4 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 12 teams max per division
9-14(Major) | Great 8 – 4GG
- CIS Great 8
- Saturday/Sunday
- 4 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 8 teams max per division
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Entry Fee$350 - $620
Entry Deadline: 5/13/2026
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Additional Note
CIS Stars and Strikes NIT Awards
- Gold | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Ring
- Gold | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
- Silver | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Medal
- Silver | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
- Bronze | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Medal
- Bronze | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
Stars and Strikes NIT Turf Wars Awards
- Gold | 1st 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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| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
| Des Moines Metro Ball Parks | , Des Moines, IA, 50315 | Open in Maps |
| Grimes Sports Athletic Complex | 300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111 | 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 |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Des Moines Metro Ball Parks | , Des Moines, IA, 50315 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Grimes Sports Athletic Complex | 300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Sam Wise Youth Complex | 600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | May 23-24 | Find Hotels |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Des Moines Metro Ball Parks
Address
, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Grimes Sports Athletic Complex
Address
300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Raccoon River Park
Address
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Sam Wise Youth Complex
Address
600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Walker Johnston Softball Complex
Address
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Dates
May 23-24
Venue Name
Triumph Park
Address
700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263
Dates
May 23-24
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
Final days to order tickets for Friday nights Cubs game (5/22) ! Free player tickets, reserved grandstand seating, and fireworks after the game. Don’t miss it! https://pci.jotform.com/form/260726123890154
May 18, 2026 - 08:34am
Last chance to pre-order your 5/23 CIS Stars and Strikes shirts!
Limited quantities available at the parks, deadline is TODAY!
https://centraliowasports.com/product/5-23-stars-and-strikes-baseball-tournament-shirt/
May 14, 2026 - 03:27am
CIS players—join us Friday, May 22 for a night at the ICubs! Free player tickets, reserved grandstand seating, and fireworks after the game. Don’t miss it! https://pci.jotform.com/form/260726123890154
May 13, 2026 - 05:56am
Pre-order your 5/23 CIS Stars and Strikes tournament shirts!
Limited quantities available at the parks. Deadline to order is THURSDAY.
https://centraliowasports.com/product/5-23-stars-and-strikes-baseball-tournament-shirt/
May 11, 2026 - 04:58am
CIS players—join us Friday, May 22 for a night at the ICubs! Free player tickets, reserved grandstand seating, and fireworks after the game. Don’t miss it! https://pci.jotform.com/form/260726123890154
May 04, 2026 - 08:24am