EVENT DETAILS
CIS Great 8 NIT (AAA/Maj) 5/30-5/31
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Tournament DateMay 30 - May 31 2026 -
Entry Fee$350 - $665
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event DetailsCIS Great 8 NIT | USSSA NIT
7CP | 9-14 (AAA) | 9-14 (Major)
300 points to winner
Over 145 teams in 2026
5 game guarantee (weather permitting)
Great 8 format
Limited to 8 teams per division
Unique three round championship bracket -
Entry Fee$350 - $665
Entry Deadline: 5/20/2026
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Additional Note
CIS Great 8 NIT Awards
- Gold | 1st and 2nd players | CIS Custom Ring
- Gold | 1st and 2nd teams | CIS Custom Banner
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | Open in Maps |
| Prairie City Recreational Complex | 304 W. Ashtyn Lane, Prairie City, IA, 50228 | Open in Maps |
| Sam Wise Youth Complex | 600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009 | Open in Maps |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | Open in Maps |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| McAninch Sports Park | 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | Open in Maps |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
Venue Name
Prairie City Recreational Complex
Address
304 W. Ashtyn Lane, Prairie City, IA, 50228
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Grimes Sports Athletic Complex | 300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Prairie City Recreational Complex | 304 W. Ashtyn Lane, Prairie City, IA, 50228 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Sam Wise Youth Complex | 600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Triumph Park | 700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| McAninch Sports Park | 200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Walker Johnston Softball Complex | 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | May 30-31 | Find Hotels |
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Grimes Sports Athletic Complex
Address
300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
James Cownie Sports Complex
Address
2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Prairie City Recreational Complex
Address
304 W. Ashtyn Lane, Prairie City, IA, 50228
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Sam Wise Youth Complex
Address
600 8th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Triumph Park
Address
700 NW Douglas Parkway, Waukee, IA, 50263
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
McAninch Sports Park
Address
200 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA, 50211
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Raccoon River Park
Address
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 30-31
Venue Name
Walker Johnston Softball Complex
Address
9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
Dates
May 30-31
Great 8 Format
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
In case you missed it! 5/30 CIS Great 8 post event merchandise is now available! T-shirts, rings, bracket banners and more. Shipped directly to you! https://centraliowasports.com/product-category/great-8-baseball-merchandise/
June 03, 2026 - 05:55am
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May 21, 2026 - 03:35am
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Limited quantities will be available at the parks—secure yours early. Deadline to order is THIS THURSDAY! https://centraliowasports.com/product/5-30-great-8-aaa-major-baseball-tournament-shirt/
May 20, 2026 - 04:51am
Pre-order your 5/30 CIS Great 8 AAA/Major tournament t-shirts. Limited quantities available at the parks. Deadline to order is THURSDAY https://centraliowasports.com/product/5-30-great-8-aaa-major-baseball-tournament-shirt/
May 18, 2026 - 06:06am
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