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26 IA vs NE Battle of the Borders – AAA

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Name: 26 IA vs NE Battle of the Borders – AAA
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-04-04
Location: Holiday Park - Baseball

26 IA vs NE Battle of the Borders – AAA

Tournament Date

Apr 04 2026
Entry Fee

$500 - $530

Event Info

Venues

Format

Stature

USSSA NIT
Age Groups

8U - 14U
Event Details
- 20th Annual Battle of the Borders – AAA
- 9AAA, 10AAA, 11AAA, 13AAA | HyVee Multisport Turf Complex
- 12AAA, 14AAA | Holiday Park
- Iowa vs Nebraska
- One day event
- USSSA NIT
- 3 game guarantee
- 3 Iowa Teams vs 3 Nebraska Teams
- Round Robin
- USSSA NIT
- All players receive a commemorative 2026 Battle of the Borders Ring
- Invite Only
Entry Fee

$500 - $530

Entry Fee:

9AAA: $530

10AAA: $530

11AAA: $530

12AAA: $500

13AAA: $530

14AAA: $500
Admission

Gate Fee:

9AAA – 14AAA: $130
Additional Note

Rules

IA vs NE AAA Battle of the Border will follow Central Iowa Sports rules

Central Iowa Sports Rules

Event Ballparks

Venue Name	Address	Maps link
Holiday Park - Baseball	1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265	Open in Maps
Walker Johnston Softball Complex	9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322	Open in Maps

Venue Name

Holiday Park - Baseball

Address

1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

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Venue Name

Walker Johnston Softball Complex

Address

9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322

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Event Lodging

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Venue Name	Address	Dates	Details
Holiday Park - Baseball	1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265	Apr 4	Find Hotels
Walker Johnston Softball Complex	9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322	Apr 4	Find Hotels

Venue Name

Holiday Park - Baseball

Address

1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Dates

Apr 4

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Venue Name

Walker Johnston Softball Complex

Address

9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322

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Apr 4

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Format

FORMAT: The format consist of AAA teams with age groups 9 – 14. Each age group will include 3 Iowa Teams and 3 Nebraska Teams . Each Iowa team will play a round robin against the three Nebraska teams thus giving each team a 3 game guarantee. Each team will play three games on Saturday.

USSSA NIT POINTS: Each team will earn USSSA NIT points based on team’s record. (USSSA tie-breaking criteria will be used in case of tie). The Battle of the Border NIT will be divided into age groups (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14). The State with the most team wins will win the age group. States can win up to 6 age groups. The State that wins the majority of the age groups will be awarded the Battle of the Border NIT traveling trophy.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS: The Iowa USSSA State Office will invite the 2025 top teams from each AAA age groups to represent TEAM IOWA. Iowa and Nebraska will offer invitations to teams using the end of the 2025 season classifications for each team. Teams will not be penalized for being moved to a higher classification to start the 2026 season. Team selections were based on the team’s dedication with playing USSSA Baseball and finish at the 2025 USSSA State Tournament.

AWARDS: Each player will receive a 2026 Battle of the Border Ring for representing TEAM IOWA. The traveling trophy will be awarded to the State that wins the most age groups.