OUR MISSION
The Nebraska Sports Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities and promoting healthy and active lifestyle choices. We function as Nebraska’s leader in sports and wellness events management.
WHO WE ARE
The NSC is pleased to offer opportunities for amateur athletes of all ages and abilities! We create opportunities for members of our community to showcase athletic talents, participate for pure enjoyment, meet new friends, make family memories, test mental and physical limits and achieve healthier lifestyles.
Thank you to our Platinum Partners!
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEBRASKA SHOWDOWN
Nebraska Showdown Volleyball Tournament features competition for 11-18-year-old age groups Approximately 150-200 teams from across the Midwest attend this event.
NEBRASKA DIAMONDFEST
Held annually in Kearney, serves as a thrilling showcase of the extraordinary skill, unwavering dedication, and fierce competitive spirit exhibited by elite fast-pitch softball players from across the region.
CORNHUSKER STATE GAMES
The 41st Annual Cornhusker State Games are scheduled for July 10-20, 2025Â with more than 70 sports taking place across the state.
LATEST NEWS
DIAMONDFEST PRICE INCREASE APPROACHING
Early registration pricing ends Feb. 18 at 11:59 p.m. LINCOLN, Neb. (February 13, 2026) — Teams planning to compete in the 2026 Nebraska DiamondFest Fastpitch Softball Tournament are encouraged to register soon, as entry fees will increase after Feb. 18. Nebraska...
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 2026 402 BASH
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 22, 2026) — Registration is officially open for the 402 Bash, a men’s slow pitch softball tournament coming to Lincoln, Nebraska, August 28-30, 2026. The tournament will be held at the Sandhills Global Youth Complex and is open to teams looking...
America 250 Challenge is Open
NSC Activity Challenge Celebrates U.S. 250 Lincoln, NE (January 12, 2026) – The Nebraska Sports Council has launched the America 250 Challenge, a free online activity-tracking program that began on Jan. 1. Over 9,800 people have already enrolled, with over 2,000 miles...
Fall Fresh Air Challenge Wraps Up
WellPower Movement’s Fall Challenge inspires healthy habits ahead of the holidays LINCOLN, Neb. (November 25, 2025) – From Nov. 3–24, Nebraskans were invited to participate in a free, web-based activity challenge offering virtual badges and prize opportunities for...
Heartland Havoc Caps off 2025 Nebraska Sports Council Event Season
LINCOLN, Neb. (November 11, 2025) — The Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament took place on Nov. 8 at the Sandhills Global Event Center, bringing together 522 wrestlers from seven states — Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming — for a...
HEARTLAND HAVOC SET FOR SATURDAY
LINCOLN, Neb. (November 7, 2025) — The Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament is set to take place Nov. 8 at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, bringing together more than 500 wrestlers from Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, and...
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