EVENT DETAILS
CIS May Madness NIT 5/2-5/3
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Tournament DateMay 02 - May 03 2026 -
Entry Fee$245 - $510
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event DetailsCIS May Madness NIT | USSSA NIT
- 300 points to winner
- Over 245 teams in 2025
- Saturday/Sunday only
7CP, 10-14(A) | 9-14(AA) | 3GG
- 3 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, 9-14(AAA) | Turf Wars – 3GG
- CIS Turf Wars – games played on turf
- Grimesplex Turf Complex, Fareway Fields
- Saturday/Sunday
- 3 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 12 teams max per division
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Entry Fee$245 - $510
Entry Deadline: 4/22/2026
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Additional Note
CIS May Madness 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
May Madness 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 | Game Guarantee |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| Des Moines Metro Ball Parks | , Des Moines, IA, 50315 | Open in Maps |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | Open in Maps |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
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 |
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| Des Moines Metro Ball Parks | , Des Moines, IA, 50315 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 2-3 | Find Hotels |
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
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