NSA Men’s "C" SUPER World Series NIT
July 5, 2008
National City River Road Park - Kankakee, Illinois
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Last Updated: 08/12/2008

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY SATURDAY at 8:00am.
Entry into this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director and request an exemption from Saturday
start as all teams will be expected to play Saturday Morning.

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 28, 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 check 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:    One Hour before 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:  8:00am

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.

SOFTBALLS:  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: TWO (2) with one UP

ADMISSION:  $7 car, $25 RV

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 "C" Super World Series
that will be played in St. Louis, MO on October 3-5, 2008. 
This berth is an unpaid berth, and the team MUST participate in EITHER the State, 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 unpaid berth to the NSA "C" World Series that will be
 But, teams MUST participate in your State Tournament to validate the berth.

1st-6th Place receive unpaid berth to the Super Regional Tournament But, teams MUST participate in your State Tournament to validate the berth.
Contact your State Director for date and location of your Regional Tournament.
For a complete list of Regional Tournaments Listed by Class - Click Here

LODGING:  Holiday Inn  Express   815-932-4411

AIRPORT:  Midway

WEATHER HOT LINE:  815-939-4679

SOUVENIRS: YES

PARK POLICIES: NO outside Beer or Food
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.

 More 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!