EVENT DETAILS
CIS Primetime Showtime NIT 5/9-5/10
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Tournament DateMay 09 - May 10 2026 -
Entry Fee$296 - $570
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StatureUSSSA NIT -
Age Groups7U - 14U -
Event Lodging
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Event DetailsCIS Primetime Showtime NIT | USSSA NIT
- 300 points to winner
- Over 260 teams in 2024
- Saturday/Sunday only
7CP, 10-14(A) | 14AA | 9-14(AAA) | 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(AA) | Turf Wars – 3GG
- CIS Turf Wars – games played on turf
- Grimesplex Turf Complex
- Saturday/Sunday
- 3 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 12 teams max per division
9-14(Major) | Great 8 – 4GG
- CIS Great 8
- Saturday/Sunday
- 4 game guarantee (weather permitting)
- 8 teams max per division
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Entry Fee$296 - $570
Entry Deadline: 4/29/2026
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Additional Note
CIS Primetime Showtime 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
CIS Primetime Showtime 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 | Teams Entered |
Game Guarantee |
Format |
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Event Ballparks
| Venue Name | Address | Maps link |
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| 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 |
| 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 Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | Open in Maps |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | Open in Maps |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | Open in Maps |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Park - Baseball | 1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
| HyVee Multiplex | 1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
| Grimes Sports Athletic Complex | 300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
| James Cownie Sports Complex | 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
| Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball | 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
| Raccoon River Park | 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
| Fareway Fields | 1401 High Road, Norwalk, IA, 50211 | May 9-10 | Find Hotels |
Venue Name
Holiday Park - Baseball
Address
1701 Railroad Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 9-10
Venue Name
HyVee Multiplex
Address
1000 NE Heritage Drive, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 9-10
Venue Name
Grimes Sports Athletic Complex
Address
300 S James St, Grimes, IA, 50111
Dates
May 9-10
Venue Name
James Cownie Sports Complex
Address
2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA, 50320
Dates
May 9-10
Venue Name
Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - Baseball
Address
1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50023
Dates
May 9-10
Venue Name
Raccoon River Park
Address
2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Dates
May 9-10
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
Last chance to pre-order 5/9 CIS Primetime Showtime tournament t-shirts. Limited quantities at the parks. Deadline is today!
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April 30, 2026 - 04:14am
Pre-order your 5/9 CIS Primetime Showtime tournament t-shirts now!
Deadline to order is Thursday 4/30—don’t miss out!
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April 23, 2026 - 08:48am
Pre-order your 5/9 CIS Diamond Classic tournament t-shirts now!
Deadline to order is Thursday 4/30—don’t miss out!
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April 23, 2026 - 08:46am
Pre-order your 5/9 CIS Diamond Classic tournament t-shirts now!
Deadline to order is Thursday 4/30—don’t miss out!
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April 23, 2026 - 08:46am
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