EVENT DETAILs
CIS Firecracker Gauntlet One Day 7/5
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Tournament DateJul 05 2026 -
Entry Fee$285 - $455
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StatureOne Day Event -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event Details7CP | 8KP | 9-14 (A/AA) | 9-14 (Open) – All Turf
USSSA Qualifier | 100 points to winner
One day format
3 game guarantee
6 teams maximum per division
Round robin or pool play with bracket play
Teams only playing 2 games will be refunded 1/3 of entry paid -
Entry Fee$285 - $455
Entry Deadline: 6/24/2026
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Additional Note
CIS Firecracker Gauntlet NIT 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
CIS Firecracker Guantlet NIT 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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| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Jul 5 | Find Hotels |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Jul 5 | Find Hotels |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Jul 5 | Find Hotels |
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