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Louisville Slugger and Adidas present the             
2004 NSA "A" Eastern World Series 
July 24 - August 1, 2004
Berliner Sports Complex - Columbus, Ohio

  Information will be posted as it becomes available. 
  Last Updated:    05/19/2007 06:29 PM

 
UPDATE:   Posted 05/19/2007 06:29 PM

Click Here to View Bracket Play & ORDER OF FINISH
Teams have been seeded into bracket play.
Click on: GRID SHEET to view field numbers & Game times.
 

Congratulations to the 2004 Miss NSA Winners
10u Lindsey Harris
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Lady Gators

12u  Nina Lynn Garner
Bayside Blues    LaPlata, MD

14u Jennifer Lee Barnett
Indy Diamond Chix
Indianapolis, IN

16u  Amy McCormick
Freedom Firebirds
Eldersburg, MO

18u  Hillary Meals
Hoosher Fastpitch
Sheridan, IN

UNDER THE BIG TENT at Berliner!     Pin Trading & DJ/Karaoke/Music Games       
          THURSDAY!!! Evening  6:00pm to 9:00pm 
          Everyone is Invited to attend!   
          Great Pin Trading Opportunity!  Socialize with others from the World Series Tournament.
            Entertainment will be provided by Night Music.

Please check Website and/or the Tournament
Information Line for UPDATES.
Tournament Info Line:  614-470-0756   

TEAM PHOTO UPDATE:
PLEASE HAVE YOUR TEAM STOP BY AT THE PHOTO TENT ON TUESDAY.
The photo tent is the small red & white tent located beside the Big White Tent.

Tournament T-Shirts with ALL TEAM NAMES on them will be available at
Novelty Station Under Big White Tent on Tuesday.

Programs will be available at the Columbus Info Tent or at NSA Headquarters $2 each.

Lost & Found - Turn items in  OR Check on lost items at NSA Headquarters.
  NSA Headquarters is the white trailer across from the Big Tent.

   ****   CLICK HERE TO VIEW TEAMS ATTENDING   ****
 

              Click Here to View POOL PLAY & BRACKET PLAY

Church Services will be held Sunday, 8:30AM under the
Big Tent at Berliner Park.

All teams must be registered with NSA and have qualified for the NSA Girl’s Fast Pitch World Series.  
Please contact your State Director for Information on "How to qualify for the GFP World Series".
If you do not know your State Director, visit www.playnsa.com or contact the NSA Home Office at 859-887-4114

Northern Zone State Director Contacts - click here then select your state.

Entry Form Click here:   NSA GFP "A" Eastern World Series Entry Form

Website:  PLEASE Check www.nsa-youthworld.com   Click on Ohio
   Updates to this packet will be made as information is finalized for publication. 
     Links are available for hotels and local information.

DIVISIONS:      10 & Under     12 & Under     14 & Under     16 & Under     18 & Under
                                 
 DATES:  July 24- August 1, 2004

 
FORMAT:  4 Game Format - Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
                     2 games of POOL PLAY  -   Seeded into DOUBLE ELIMINATION Bracket

TOURNAMENT SITES:  Berliner Park - Columbus, OH    
Lou Berliner Sports Complex -  226 Green Lawn Ave  Columbus, Ohio  43223
31 Fields - 11 lighted.  Concession, Batting Cages, Playgrounds, and picnic areas.

        PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO ARRIVE AT FIELDS FOR YOUR GAMES -
        EXPECT DELAYS DUE TO EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC AND GATE PERSONNEL SELLING/CHECKING PASSES.
        MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PASSES IN YOUR VEHICLE (NOT TRUNK) TO SHOW THE GATE WORKERS

Map of Fields - Layout and field numbers   Note: There is NO field #3!

Pictures from Columbus 2000 "A" World Series

IF individual sites are necessary, they will be posted on the website with addresses when available.  
The Tournament Director reserves the right to add new fields and ballparks or eliminate fields and 
ballparks if deemed necessary to conduct the tournament.  

ENTRY FEE:  $300.00   
              Make entry fee payable to NSA, entry fee must be made by cashiers check or money order.  
                                  

ENTRY DEADLINE:  July 13th, 2004

TEAMS MUST HAVE ALL INFORMATION TO THEIR STATE DIRECTOR BY THIS DATE!
It is important to follow these guidelines.   LATE ENTRIES, INCOMPLETE ENTRIES, ENTRIES WITH
MISSING INFORMATION, or Entries NOT Submitted through your State Director may be returned and
your team may not be accepted for entry into this tournament.

         TEAMS MUST  have the following information TO THEIR STATE DIRECTOR no later then JULY 13th.
            1.  Copy of 2004 Official NSA ONLINE Roster - Completely filled out will ALL signatures
            2.  Copy of 2004 Team Insurance Certificate
          3.  Official NSA Entry Form and Team Information Sheet - Completely filled out w/NSA # AND signatures.
            4.       Entry Fee of $300.00 in form of Money Order/Cashiers Check made payable to NSA

It is the Managers responsibility to insure that all of the above information meets all deadlines and requirements.
Your State Director will then verify and approve your team’s entry, and forward it to the Tournament Director by deadline listed in this packet.

ROSTERS & INSURANCE:  Your Official NSA ONLINE Youth Roster, along with your entry form, entry fee, and
PROOF OF TEAM INSURANCE must be sent through your State Director for APPROVAL.  Teams will NOT be allowed
to participate without a fully complete NSA ONLINE roster (this means ALL signatures), AND A COPY OF TEAM INSURANCE POLICY.  
Roster and Proof of Insurance must be turned into your State Director by July 13th, 2004 for verification and approval. 
Names will NOT be added to any roster at the tournament site for ANY reason.

 Birth Certificates – Driver’s License:  Coach or manager must have proof of age on hand at all times, either copy 
of Birth Certificate or Government Issue Picture ID.  NSA does NOT need copies.   Please be prepared for spot checks at
any time during the tournament.  Managers should also have on hand a copy of tournament roster and copy of insurance certificate.
 

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, which may include game times, 
playing fields or dates, including dropping the loser’s bracket if necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.).  
The Tournament Directors, committee, sponsors, and hosts assume 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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:   

   CHECK IN for Coaches/Managers:
            Saturday, July 24th    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  in the Athletic Complex at Berliner Park
          All info including schedules will be given to coaches at check in.
                        If you must miss the Check In due to travel arrangements or travel problems, 
                       Please check in during the Manager's Meeting.
 
    MANAGERS MEETING:  Saturday, July 24th   2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
                                               Under the BIG TENT at Berliner Park - refreshments served
                                               Limit of two (2) Coach/Manager representatives per team.
                     It is VERY IMPORTANT to have a representative at the Managers Meeting.  This is the only time
                     that details regarding the World Series will be discussed.  Any last minute changes or updates will be
                     announced at this meeting.

                    Coaches that May miss CHECK IN AND  the MANAGER'S MEETING:
                    Check in with an NSA Director at the opening ceremonies on where to pick up your information packet.

   OPENING CEREMONIES:   Saturday, July 24th at Cooper Stadium   Everyone is Invited to attend!
                                                     Pin Trading at Cooper Stadium between  5:30 - 8:30 PM
                                                     Ceremonies begin at 8:30 PM - Fireworks immediately following
                                FIREWORKS WERE CANCELED BY THE FIRE MARSHALL DUE TO THE WINDS at the Stadium.
                                                     Cooper Stadium is located at   1155 W. Mound St., Columbus, 43223.
                                                                    MISS NSA for 2004 will be announced during opening ceremonies.
                                                                    Laura Bluthardt from North Branch, Michigan will be singing the National Anthem.
                                       Teams will parade on the field during opening ceremonies.  Bring team banners and/or flags.
                               Watch for more details as the tournament comes closer.
                              
                
                                        Guest Speaker for Opening Ceremonies - Michelle Delloso          

Academic
- University of South Carolina Scholar Athlete recipient (1989, 1990, 1991)
- University of South Carolina President's List (1991)
- University of South Carolina Dean's List (1991)

Athletic
- Louisville Slugger endorsement athlete (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)
- Member of the Colorado Silver Bullets Women's Professional Baseball Team (1994) - Team has     been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown)

Softball
- NCAA All-American (1989, 1990, 1991) - University of South Carolina
- National Strength and Conditioning All-American (1991) - University of South Carolina
- ASA All-American (1989) - Raybestos Brakettes
- ASA National Champion (1989) - Raybestos Brakettes
- Olympic Festival Gold Medalist (1989, 1990)
- USC Team Captain and Best Defensive Player (1989, 1990, 1991)

NSA 2004 Hall of Fame Inductee

Corporate
- Marketing consultant (softball) - adidas (2002 - present)
- Director of product development and promotions - Louisville Slugger (1997-2002)
 

   PLAY BEGINS:   Sunday  Morning, July 25th, 2004

PLAYING RULES: NSA rules will govern all play in strict accordance with the NSA Rule Book.

GAMES: 

1.    PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO ARRIVE AT FIELDS FOR YOUR GAMES -
      EXPECT DELAYS DUE TO EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC AND GATE PERSONNEL SELLING/CHECKING PASSES.

2.  All teams must be present at the field Thirty (30) Minutes prior to the game time posted on the bracket
     board, READY TO TAKE THE FIELD.  Games will begin up to 15 minutes early if field is available.

3.  Tournament Director could move games to a different field posted on the brackets based on field
     availability.  Just because your field might be behind it does NOT change your game time.  Teams
     could be moved to a vacant field to keep tournament moving and games on time.

 UNIFORMS: To be in strict accordance with NSA team dress code.  NO METAL -OR-  METAL TIPPED CLEATS!

 SOFTBALL:   Baden NSA black stitched optic yellow softballs are provided. Umpires will control the balls and umpire
decisions are final on softballs.

NSA Approved Equipment List:

    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 bats to the list prior to bringing them into play.
             You may contact the manufacturer to inquire on the status of an unlisted bat.

HELMETS:  All batter-runners will be required to wear helmets.  For all youth fast pitch, approved face
protection is highly recommended.