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NSA Men’s "B" SUPER
World Series NIT
July 5, 2008
National City River Road Park - Kankakee, Illinois
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Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form
ALL TEAMS MUST BE
READY TO PLAY SATURDAY at 8:00 A.M..
Entry into
this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director and request an exemption
from Saturday
morning start as all teams will be expected to play Saturday at 8:00 AM.
SITE:
National City River Road Park 1850 River Road Kankakee, Illinois 60901
OFFICIALS: Gerry Gund illinoisnsa@comcast.net 815-932-4536
Watch for updates
at NSA Northern Zone – www.NSANORTH.com
Click on: Post Season Packets
ENTRY & DEADLINE:
Entry fees, Entry Form, Online Rosters, and other
information MUST be
submitted and received by your respective State Director no later
than Friday, June 27, 2008
Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $275.00 with payment made by Money Order, Cashiers Check, or
Cash ONLY.
Personal checks will NOT be accepted.
Entry fees MUST go through your State Director – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Under NO circumstances will a team be permitted to submit a roster at the
tournament site.
** ALL TEAMS MUST BE properly registered ONLINE with NSA and
their ROSTER MUST be ONLINE with
ALL INFORMATION COMPLETE and CORRECT by the ENTRY DEADLINE or
the team will not be allowed to participate.
The roster will be FROZEN as of the Entry Deadline Date and remain so
until after the tournament is completed. **
State Directors should have a SIGNED copy of your team roster on
file. Please verify with them if they need a copy.
FORMAT:
Double
Elimination
MANAGERS MEETING:
One Hour before 1st game. Each player will be required to have Government Issue
Picture ID with them at all times.
ROSTER CHECK IN:
1 Hour Prior to 1st Game
Bring Entire Team, Roster Check with Driver's License
or Government Issue Picture ID will be done at this time.
YOUR STATE DIRECTOR
must submit/approve Rosters to be used at the tournament site.
Roster checks will be conducted prior to team's first game.
Each player will be required to have GOVERNMENT ISSUE PICTURE ID with them at
all times.
Names will NOT be added to any roster at the
tournament site.
Wrist bands will be secured on each legal player and must
be worn during entire tournament.
If player loses band then they must be rechecked with their Drivers License -
government issue photo ID.
No Driver's License or government issue photo ID, no band - no play.
Additional roster checks may be conducted at any time during the tournament.
FIRST GAME
TIME/TOURNAMENT DRAW:
8:00 A.M.
GAMES:
It is required that all teams be AT THE FIELD, READY TO PLAY - 1/2
HOUR PRIOR TO
SCHEDULED GAME TIME. GAMES MAY BEGIN UP TO THIRTY (30) MINUTES EARLY IF
FIELD IS OPEN.
SOFTBALL:
Decker 44cor 400 compression
BATS:
Only NSA approved bats will be allowed. Check the National Website for a
complete
and up to date listing of approved equipment. www.PlayNSA.com
click on: Approved Equipment
Please check bats by Manufacturer - Model NUMBER and NAME, if a bat is
not posted on
the approved list, it will NOT be allowed. ** Note:
It is the coaches/players' responsibility
to check their bat(s) to the list prior to bringing them into play.
You may contact the
manufacturer to inquire on the status of an unlisted bat.
PROTEST:
There will be a $75.00 CASH ONLY protest fee. If protest is allowed, the fee
will be refunded.
CONDITIONS:
The tournament committee reserves the right to rule on matters as they may
occur,
including any deemed necessary to complete the tournament. This includes
changing the tournament
format, due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.). The committee assumes
that all players are
competing at their own risk and will not be liable for accidents or injuries.
Entry in to this tournament
constitutes agreement of these conditions.
UNIFORMS:
To be in strict accordance with NSA team dress code. NO METAL or Metal
Tipped CLEATS!
PLAYING RULES:
NSA rules will govern all play in strict accordance with the NSA Rule Book.
NSA Rule Book is available online 24/7 at:
www.PlayNSA.com
NOTICE:
It is the responsibility of the Coach/Manager and/or Sponsor for knowing the NSA
rules and bylaws.
Ignorance of an NSA rule or bylaw does not negate the penalty.
Entry in to any NSA tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to
all rules and bylaws of NSA,
including the refund policy. There are NO entry refunds after the entry
deadline.
The NSA Rule Book contains full refund request policy, available online 24/7
www.PlayNSA.com
If the tournament dates include a Friday Date, the team understands the
Tournament MAY BEGIN
ON FRIDAY, and that THE TEAM MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY ON FRIDAY.
Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to
these conditions.
NOTE:
ANY Team found with illegal, ineligible, suspended player(s) or teams that have
not met the
NSA Qualifying procedures will be immediately disqualified and removed from
the tournament. Teams will
be removed without refund to their entry fee, and without reimbursement for
any travel expenses or any other
fees incurred by the team, spectators or sponsors. The team, coach and
player(s) can be suspended from NSA.
HOME RUN RULE:
Four (4) with one up.
ADMISSION:
$5 car, $25 RV
Be sure your team knows about this so there will be no embarrassment at the gate
for your team or spectators.
NOTE: There are no refunds of admission charges for any reason.
AWARDS:
Individual & team sponsor awards will be given in accordance with NSA Rules.
Berths & Travel $:
First Place team from this event will advance to the NSA Men's "B" Super World
Series
that will be played in Nashville, TN on October 3-5, 2008.
NEW! This berth is an unpaid berth, and
the team MUST participate in the State,
PLUS EITHER the
Super Regional or World Series to validate the Super Berth.
The First Place team will receive Travel Money based on $50 per team in NIT
tournament
with a maximum of $1250.00. The entry fee of $300.00 for the Super World
Series must be
submitted DIRECTLY to THE SUPER WORLD COORDINATOR,
WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS
of the completion of the NIT to retain the berth and travel money.
Failure to submit the entry fee & proper paperwork by the deadline listed above
will result in the team
losing the berth and travel monies won. The berth will then be passed to the
next highest finisher.
Please see www.NSASuperWorld.com for
more information on the Super World Series & Qualified Teams.
Note:
NIT's with 16 or more teams participating will have a SECOND, Unpaid
Super
World Series berth awarded. The second berth would be awarded with NO
TRAVEL money and
the team MUST participate in their State, Super Regional or World
Series to validate the berth.
1st-3rd Place or Top 10%
if 40 or more teams - receive berth to the "B" World Series But, teams MUST
participate in your State Tournament to validate the berth.
1st-6th Place receive
berth to the Super Regional Tournament held But, teams MUST participate in your
State Tournament to validate the berth.
LODGING: Holiday Inn Express 815-932-4411
AIRPORT:
O’Hare and
Midway
WEATHER HOT LINE:
815-939-4679
SOUVENIRS:
PARK POLICIES:
These rules will be strictly enforced.
CONDUCT: Managers are responsible for knowing the rules and
keeping their players &
spectators under control. Abusive language/behavior will not be tolerated.
Spectators, Players and/or teams may be removed from the tournament without
refund.
Additional
Comments:
Splash Valley Water Park, Oak Ice Arena, Hidden Cove Amusement Park, Northfield
Mall, Adult Entertainment
SPONSORS:
Decker-Maximum
Performance Inc
We
wish to THANK YOU in advance for your co-operation and participation in
this tournament,
and for working with us to make it a great success!!!
GOOD LUCK!
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