THE NATTY – TEXAS STYLE
                                                       2024 OPENING DAY ITINERARY
                                                      Saturday, June 15th (ODD AGES)
                                                      Saturday, June 22nd (EVEN AGES)

The “NATTY” is the premier NCS National Championship Tournament in Flower Mound, TX, and surrounding cities. (The NATTY replaces the old World Series event we held for 15+ years in Flower Mound, TX.) 

The NATTY – TEXAS STYLE is proudly brought to you by:

• Keep Calm & Baseball On and VFG Sports Performance  

OPENING DAY ITINERARY: 

Gates Open: 6:00 AM

Coaches Check-In: PRIMARY check-in  is Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at D-BAT Lewisville, (a secondary/limited Coaches Check-In will be made available Saturday  from 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM at Bakersfield Park)

• A Sign Up Genius will be sent out as we get closer to the Natty.
• See Coaches Page for detailed information regarding Check-In.

BEST TEAM TAILGATE: (NEW!!!)

• We will have guest judges visiting all of the TEAM TAILGATES between 11:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Judging the Best Overall “Tailgate Experience”!
• Winners announced via our Social Media pages!
• Awards are TBD

BEST BBQ: (NEW!!!)

• We will have guest judges tasting all of the BBQ from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Judging the Best Overall BBQ!
• Winners announced via our Social Media pages!
• Awards are TBD

Concessions Open: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

• The local ballfield staff will have the griddle grill going and will be serving everything from Breakfast Taco's, to outstanding Fresh Grilled Burgers, to World Famous Nathan's Hot Dogs, AND we will have plenty of HEALTHY OPTIONS! 
• Also featured will be: Chick-Fil-A , Jet's Pizza & Kona Ice!

Official NATTY Merchandise Sales: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

• D-BAT Lewisville is our OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE PROVIDER and will have ALL OFFICIALLY LICENSED "NATTY" APPAREL!
• Their PRO SHOP TENT will be located between the Concession Stand and the Main Baseball Pavilion overlooking field #3 (you can't miss it)!
• The PRO SHOP features all things Wilson Sports: Evo Shield, DeMarini, Wilson, Louisville Slugger, etc. PLUS, Oakley Eye Wear! 

Parade of Teams & Opening Ceremonies: Field #5, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

• All teams are introduced as they Parade in!
  • Parade Line-Up begins at 9:45 AM (Right Field Gates, Field 5)
• Opening Ceremonies including: 1st Pitch, National Anthem, and Welcoming Remarks!

Skills Challenges & Activities: Before & After Parade & Opening Ceremonies

• Times are Scheduled by AGE GROUP.
• General Times are:
  • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. (Before & After the Parade/Opening Ceremonies.)
    • 8:00-9:45 AM (see SKILL CHALLENGES PAGE for details).
    • 11:15-2:00 PM (see SKILL CHALLENGES PAGE for details).
• Pre-Registration Required (see SKILL ACTIVITY PAGE for details).
• Winners announced via our Social Media pages!
• Prizes claimed at the D-BAT/WILSON PRO SHOP!

COACHES MEETING: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

• Will take place on site at Bakersfield Park at the Big White Tent located on the large practice field between the two main entries at the park.
• It is mandatory that at least one (1) Coach from every team participate.
• Coaches Sign Out their Credentials, etc.

GENERAL ITINERARY INFO FOR ALL TEAMS: (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM) 

• Getting Social: (NEW) We will have a NATTY CORRESPONDANT located at the D-BAT Lewisville Pro Shop area doing “LIVE STREAMING” of player interviews, and much more on both Opening Days! (Details are coming soon!) 
• Pin Trading: All day at Bakersfield Park on both Opening Day Saturdays!
  • Pin Trading can continue on game days, but Opening Day is your best bet to see all of the teams.
• Vendors: Featuring the D-BAT Lewisville PRO SHOP: Wilson + Oakley!
  • Vendors will typically be OPEN on Opening Day Only.
  • However, the D-BAT Lewisville Pro Shop will be Open Daily during the NATTY!
• Tailgating: All day at Bakersfield Park! {Gates will open by 6:00 AM, please no saving spots, parking main parking lot will fill up early, RV's restricted to overflow parking lots for Opening Day.} Please Note: For SAFETY REASONS grills are only allowed in the Parking Lot area (NO GRILLS ON THE GRASS).
• The "Skill Challenge” events are open to all participating teams/players, but they DO REQUIRE Pre-Registration. No "day of walk-up's" allowed! Coaches/Team Managers go to the "SKILL CHALLENGES” page for the registration link and to register your players for these awesome events!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO PROVIDING AN AWESOME
“OPENING DAY EXPERIENCE” AT THE NATTY – TEXAS STYLE!