CIS Stars & Strikes
Tournament Details
- Dates
- May 23–24, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Sport
- 🥎 Fastpitch Softball
- Organizer
- USSSA
- Level
- NIT - FP
- Age Groups
- 8U9U10U11U12U13U14U16U18U
- Teams
- 103 teams
Official event data provided by USSSA· Updated 12 days ago
Weekend Packing List
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Water bottles
One per person per game minimum. Budget more in summer.
Portable chairs
Bleachers exist but fill up fast. Bring your own.
Sunscreen
Apply before you leave the hotel. Reapply at lunch.
Cash
Concessions are frequently cash-only at tournament complexes.
Portable battery charger
GPS, group chats, and live scores will drain a phone by Saturday afternoon.
Snacks
Tournament food runs out. Pack backup snacks regardless of what the concession stand looks like on paper.
Plan to arrive early
With 103 teams, parking and check-in lines move slow. Budget extra time before first pitch.
Hand sanitizer
Tournament bathrooms. You know.
Extra uniform
Two-day tournament. Saturday uniforms will not be game-ready by Sunday morning without a backup.
Ibuprofen / first aid basics
Long weekend, dirt, heat, sore everything. You will need at least one of these.
Rain poncho (not an umbrella)
Ponchos leave your hands free for a chair, a kid, and a phone. Umbrellas at baseball tournaments are a social contract violation.
Batting Cages Near This Tournament
Top batting cages within 30 miles of Des Moines, IA — sorted by distance.
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Tournament Location
Des Moines, IA