CIS Gauntlet
CIS Gauntlet is a youth travel softball tournament in Des Moines, IA, held Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3, 2026. Age groups: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Part of the USSSA Fastpitch calendar.
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From the organizer's listing on usssa.com · checked Jun 20, 2026.
Age groups
| Division | Teams registered |
|---|---|
| 8U Open | 8 |
| 9U C | 11 |
| 10U C | 4 |
| 11U C | 11 |
| 12U B | 6 |
| 12U C | 16 |
| 13U C | 6 |
| 14U B | 8 |
| 14U C | 4 |
| 16U Open | 12 |
| 18U Open | 21 |
Entry fees are on the organizer's page.
How strong is the field?
- 8U: Strong field. 8 teams registered, 8 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Ankeny Xtreme Black 2017, DCG Mustangs - Williamson and Fort Dodge Pride 8u Drees.
- 9U: Balanced field. 11 teams registered, 11 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Maroons 9U - Peterson, NW Wolves and Ankeny Xtreme Blue 9U BH.
- 10U: field still forming. 4 teams registered, 4 with results we can rate. We rate a field once at least 6 registered teams have results.
- 11U: Strong field. 11 teams registered, 11 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Ballard, CIK 2014S and Ames Thunder 11U.
- 12U: Strong field. 22 teams registered, 22 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Canes Iowa Peterson, ADM Tigers 12u Red and Ankeny Xtreme Blue 12U.
- 13U: Balanced field. 6 teams registered, 6 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Dirt Divas, SH Hawks and Roland Story Norsemen 13U.
- 14U: Balanced field. 12 teams registered, 12 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Southern Iowa Savage, Lady Phoenix 14U Black and Boone Softball Club.
- 16U: Strong field. 12 teams registered, 12 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: North Iowa Heat 16u Red, Ankeny Xtreme Black 2011 and Barracuda Aces 14u Slauson.
- 18U: Strong field. 21 teams registered, 21 with results we can rate. Strongest entered: Northwest Wolves HS 18U, 18U Fury Gold Kratina and Van Meter Bulldogs.
Ratings come from public game results. How field ratings work. The 1-10 rating for each field and every registered team are in the TourneyMagic search.
Other softball tournaments near Des Moines that weekend
- CIS Sunday Funday Double Header May 3 · Des Moines, IA · 0 mi · 18U · 2 teams
- Central Iowa Spring Softball League · Des Moines, IA · 0 mi · 8U, 10U · 8 teams
- West Des Moines Girls Softball League · West Des Moines, IA · 7 mi · 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U
- DCG Spring Fling · Grimes, IA · 11 mi · 8U, 10U, 13U, 14U · 32 teams
- WAC Classic at Triumph Park · Waukee, IA · 14 mi · 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U · 59 teams
- Cedar Valley Sportsplex League · Waterloo, IA · 92 mi · 10U, 12U · 16 teams
Every softball tournament in Iowa that weekend
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