EVENT DETAILS

Cedar Rapids Reds NIT 5/2-5/3

  • Tournament Date
    May 02 - May 03 2026
  • Entry Fee
    $296 - $875
  • Stature
    USSSA NIT
  • Age Groups
    7U - 14U
  • Event Lodging

  • Event Details

    USSSA NIT – DOUBLE POINT WEEKEND

    • 600 points to winner
    • Saturday/Sunday only

    7CP | 8KP | 9-14(AAA) | 9-14(Major)

    • 3 game guarantee (weather permitting)
    • Pool play followed by multiple championship brackets
    • 10 team max per division
    • Triple Play Park:  11U and 12U
    • Prospect Meadows:  13U and 14U (admission will be charged at gate)

    14 Major – Powered by Prospect Select

    ✅ Prospect Select Recruiting Profiles
    All athletes will receive a college recruiting profile, helping them get on the radar of college programs nationwide.

    ✅ In-Game Pitch Velocities
    Pitching data matters — live, in-game pitch velocities will be tracked throughout the tournament for scout and player visibility.

    ✅ Social Media Coverage
    Top players, big moments, and standout teams will be featured across social media throughout the event.

    ✅ Official Scoring via Score365
    Every game will be scored and tracked live using Score365, ensuring accurate stats and real-time updates for coaches, players, and fans.

    ✅ Elite Turf Fields

    All games will be played on state-of-the-art turf at the Hy-Vee Multiplex in Grimes, Iowa.

    Don’t miss your shot to compete with top talent and be seen in a professionally run, competitive environment.

  • Entry Fee

    $296 - $875

    Entry Deadline:  April 22, 2026
  • Additional Note
    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

Event Ballparks

Venue Name Address Maps link
Cedar Rapids Metro Ball Parks , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402 Open in Maps
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
Fareway Fields 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 Open in Maps
Venue Name
Cedar Rapids Metro Ball Parks
Address
, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Venue Name
Des Moines Metro Ball Parks
Address
, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Venue Name
Fareway Fields
Address
1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211

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
Cedar Rapids Metro Ball Parks , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402 May 2-3 Find Hotels
Holiday Park - Baseball 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 May 2-3 Find Hotels
HyVee Multiplex 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 May 2-3 Find Hotels
Des Moines Metro Ball Parks , Des Moines, IA, 50315 May 2-3 Find Hotels
Fareway Fields 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 May 2-3 Find Hotels
Venue Name
Cedar Rapids Metro Ball Parks
Address
, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Des Moines Metro Ball Parks
Address
, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Dates
May 2-3
Venue Name
Fareway Fields
Address
1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211
Dates
May 2-3

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

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