3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Crown Point Sportsplex (Gates open at 2:00 PM)
All teams and spectators are welcome to join us to kick-off the NSA World Series week with the skills competition! The event is packed with team/individual skills (coaches too), DJ, Pin Trading, vendors and more - including NSA World Series Apparel and Diamond Sport Gear with merchandise including NSA Bat and Glove specials. Please note that most teams will conduct their pin trading during the skills competition.
Crown Point has TURF FIELDS on #4 - #5 - #7 - #8 - #9 - #10. This includes fields we will be using for the skills competition. NO METAL CLEATS on TURF FIELDS!
Skills Competition: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
DJ & Vendors: 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Coach Check in: 2:30 - 5:00 PM - Mandatory (If the coach cannot attend, send a responsible representative)
Coach/Manager Meeting: 5:00 PM - Mandatory (If the coach cannot attend, send a responsible representative)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Games begin at 8:00 AM
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Games begin at 8:00 AM
(Only partial day of games so all can attend the Opening/Fun Night)
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM(Gates will open at 4:00 PM for attendees)
Location: BULLDOG PARK - 183 S West St., Crown Point, IN 46307
Parade of Teams: Parade Staging will be 4:30-5:15 PM. Parade will begin at 5:30 PM
Join us at the NSA World Series Parade of Teams and Opening Ceremonies Celebration that brings players, families and fans together for a well-deserved tournament break filled with fun and excitement. After two days of pool play, teams can relax and enjoy a festive evening featuring the parade of teams, delicious food vendors, a beer garden, live music from a DJ, a braid bar, a caricature artist, bounce houses, photobooth, face painting and more! It’s the perfect way to recharge, celebrate the spirit of the tournament, and create lasting memories for all ages!
Check back for a map of DROP OFF and Parking in the area. NO NEED TO RUSH: Your team will parade in the order you get in line during the staging. Age Groups do NOT need to be together. Multiple age groups from one organization CAN parade together if you all get in line at the same time.
Parade Details: Our goal is for the players to be comfortable and have fun! There is no theme for the parade. Some teams will come in matching team shirts and shorts, some funny hairdos, face paint, big hats, tutus, and some teams go all out and wear full costumes. Use your imagination. Team banners CAN be carried in the parade. Please - NO CANDY.
Diamond Sport Gearwill be on site with World Series Specials including 15% to 77% OFF BATS, 25% to 40% OFF GLOVES & More!
TEAM IP will be on site with NSA World Series Apparel!
