Louisville
Slugger present the
2007 NSA "B" North World
Series
Northwest, Indiana
July 22 - July 29, 2007
Information will
be posted as it becomes available.
Last
Updated:
09/25/2007 10:57 AM
For those interested: 225 teams were
paraded, announced,
exchanged gifts and had their pictures taken during the opening
celebrations along with the announcement of the Miss NSA winners...
All this happened between 5:30 pm and 7:20 pm thanks to the hard work of
the RailCat Stadium staff, NSA Umpires, Directors and Volunteer Staff from
all over NW Indiana!
WATCH FOR PICTURES TO BE POSTED DURING THIS WEEK!
PHOTOS: Opening Celebration Pics & More!
(More Photos Added 8-9-07)
Check In - Manager's Meeting - Opening
Celebrations & Miss NSA Winners
WATCH FOR MORE PICTURES from the 2007 NSA World Series!
CLICK HERE for GAME and TEAM PHOTOS.....
FINAL STANDINGS
ARE POSTED at www.PlayNSA.com
Click on Tournaments
Select: Past Tournaments w/results - Youth
Select: IN and find the World Series Age Group
Click on: Results
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TOURNAMENT
MERCHANDISE:
Anyone still looking for Tournament MERCHANDISE, please contact Team IP
directly:
877-821-8643 ext 103 or
knobles@teamipsports.com
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2007 Miss NSA
winners!
Click on Picture to enlarge
From left to right:
16u Miss NSA: JEAN ANN SCARAFIA from the Indiana Stinger Gold
14u Miss NSA: ERIN CHRISTINE BEEZLEY from the ST. LOUIS SPIRIT RED
12u Miss NSA: ASHLEY WATKINS from the DIAMOND EDGE
10u Miss NSA: SAMANTHA BECKWITH from the RIVER VALLEY RAGE
8u Miss NSA: BRITTANY ANDERSON
from the MUNSTER MAGIC
Click Below for Pool and Bracket Information:
CONGRATULATIONS to the INAUGURAL
8u Player Pitch World Series Champions.....
LADY LASERS from OHIO!
All
teams must be registered with NSA and have properly 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 National Office at 859-887-4114
Northern
Zone State Director Contacts - click here then select your state.
List of
teams Attending: THIS LIST IS NOT a FINAL
LIST of Teams! The process is still in motion....
State Directors are finalizing the
entries they have received
from their own teams. Once they verify entry fee and all forms
are correct, they enter their teams online.
This list of teams lets us know to expect your team's paperwork from your State Director.
To view the list of teams as the State
Directors are entering them online,
Please
Click Here and then Select INDIANA, then the NSA World Series & your age group.
Find the tournament, Click on Details (magnifying
glass) and scroll down to the bottom right.
Once our office receives the paperwork
from your State Director,
you will receive a confirmation email from us.
PRE-ORDER Tournament T-Shirts,
Tanks & Sweatshirts - Click Here for More Info
Save $2.00 per pre-ordered shirt -
Minimum PRE-Order is 1 Dozen shirts. Watch for
Deadlines!
Grey Shirt
White Shirt
Hotel: HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION 407-240-0834 - Click Here
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URGENT!!!!!!!! URGENT!!!!!!!!!! URGENT!!!!!!!!!
STILL LOOKING for
ROOMS in Areas that are FULL?
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TOURNAMENT SITES:
Click Here for Area Map with Sites &
Hotels (PDF)
Click Here for Area Map
with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
SOME
HOTELS ARE EASTERN TIME!
BRACKETS WILL BE IN CENTRAL (Same as Parks) TIME!
Select Park Name for Details - Maps
and to view more information on complex
1. Hidden Lake:
6355 Broadway Merrillville, IN
46410 (Corrected address for PARK 6-7-07)
2. Crown Point Facility:
801 W. 113th Avenue Crown Point, IN 46307
3. Imagination Glen: 2275 McCool Rd
Portage, IN 46368
4. Valparaiso Park: Evans & Calumet
Valparaiso, IN 46383
5. Patriot Park: 2224 N. 950 West
Michigan City, IN 46360
6. Kesling Park: 18th & A St.
LaPorte, IN 46360
Field Assignments:
Click Here for Area Map with Sites &
Hotels (PDF)
Click
Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
The following locations are where we anticipate the specific age groups will be
playing the majority of their
games during the 2007 NSA “B” World Series in Indiana. Check Map for Areas & Suggested
Hotels......
While there is no scientific method of deciding which age group plays in
specific locations at this time, we
have used NSA’s history of the number of teams attending to provide this guide
for you to make hotel arrangements.
This is our best assessment of the situation at this time and hope it will
assist you with hotel selections.
In the end, the FINAL decision is based the number of total teams in the event,
and how many teams are in
each specific age group. These final numbers or counts of teams entered are not
available until very close to the tournament.
Please
keep in mind the furthest parks are approximately 40 minutes apart. Thank
you.
ALL PARKS ARE CENTRAL
TIME! SOME HOTELS ARE EASTERN
TIME!
Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
Field Assignments &
Hotel Area Recommendations:
Fields Used for 8u Player Pitch:
Crown Point (Hammond, Merrillville &
Chicago Southland Hotels)
Fields Used for 10u:
Crown Point (Hammond, Merrillville &
Chicago Southland Hotels)
Fields Used for 12u:
Patriot Park - Michigan City and Kesling Park - LaPorte
(Michigan City, LaPorte, New
Buffalo & South Bend Hotels)
Fields Used for 14u:
Hidden Lake - Merrillville and Crown Point (Hammond, Merrillville &
Chicago Southland Hotels)
Fields Used For 16u:
Imagination Glen - Portage and
Valparaiso (Valparaiso, Portage & Chesterton/Porter Hotels)
Note: The
Tournament Director
reserves the right to add new
fields and ballparks or eliminate fields and
ballparks if deemed necessary to
conduct the tournament.
810-629-9551
Tournament Umpire-In-Chief: Bill Suich - Northern Zone UIC
Complex Directors and Complex Umpire-In-Chiefs:
Garnet Bebermeyer - Missouri
Terri Wilburn - Indiana
Dennis Schwantner - Missouri
Mel Godby - Indiana
Bob Biehl - Illinois
Leonard Winchester - Illinois
Shirley Minnick - Indiana
Mike Latoszkiewicz - Michigan
Jim Kimmel - Indiana
Dan Mitchler - Missouri
Kathie Horton - Michigan
Bill Horton - Michigan
DIVISIONS: 8u Player Pitch 10 & Under
12 & Under 14
& Under 16
& Under
DATES: July 22-
July 29, 2007
FORMAT:
4
Game Format
- Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
ENTRY &
ADMISSION
FEE for 10u - 12u - 14u - 16u: $600.00
Note: Entry &
Admission Fee for 8u Player Pitch is $450.00
Make
entry fee payable to NSA, entry fee must be made by cashiers check or
money order to State Director.
ENTRY DEADLINE: July
6th, 2007
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
6th.
1. Copy of 2007 Official NSA ONLINE Roster - Completely
filled out will ALL signatures
2. Copy of 2007 Team Insurance Certificate
3. Official NSA Entry Form
AND Team Contact Information Sheet - Completely
filled out w/NSA # AND signatures.
4.
Entry & Gate Fee of $600.00 (10u-12u-14u-16u) in form of Money Order/Cashiers Check made
payable to NSA
Note:
Entry & Gate Fee for 8u Player Pitch is $450.00
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
6th, 2007 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.
Note: The
Tournament Director
reserves the right to add new
fields and ballparks or eliminate fields and
ballparks if deemed necessary to
conduct the tournament.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: WATCH FOR UPDATES!
CHECK IN
for Coaches/Managers:
Sunday, July 22nd
Location: Bass Pro Shop Time:
10 AM - 1 PM CENTRAL
Bass Pro Shop - In the BOAT Section
UPDATE 7-21: UPSTAIRS in MEETING ROOM!
Bass
Pro Shop is located in the Ameriplex at the intersection of I-94
and IN-249
(Exit 19 off of I-94 or Exit 23 off of 80/90 Toll Road) 219-787-6800
or www.basspro.com
Please check in during the Manager's Meeting.
MANAGERS
MEETING:
Sunday,
July 22nd Location: Bass Pro Shop
Time: 1 PM
- 2 PM CENTRAL
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.
Bass
Pro Shop is located in the Ameriplex at the intersection of I-94
and IN-249
(Exit 19 off of I-94 or Exit 23 off of 80/90 Toll Road) 219-787-6800
or www.basspro.com
OPENING
CELEBRATION: Sunday,
July 22nd at the RailCat Stadium Opening
Celebration will begin at 5:30 PM
Teams WILL be
parading at the stadium. Bring your banners!
Opening Celebration & Parade Plans
- Click Here for more Info
- Instructions for Parade/Pin Contest/Gift Exchange
Gates will open at 4:00 PM for those not attending the RailCat Game that begins
at 2:00 PM
Plan early to
watch a RailCat game before the opening celebrations!
The RailCats are offering NSA World Series Participates & family members a discounted rate
for game tickets.
Click Here for More Information & the
RailCat Discount Ticket Form.
Area Parking
Map for the RailCat Stadium - Click Here
Note:
The trolley
is free and makes the rounds every 15 minutes or so. Probably a better option
to just walk though.
Teams may also ride the SOUTH SHORE LINE (TRAIN) to the RailCat Stadium.
The train stop is 2-3 blocks from the stadium.
Check the website for details: www.NICTD.com
NEW for 2007 GIFT EXCHANGE will be
done during Opening Celebration instead of at the first game as done in the
past!
Once the team has paraded, they will be instructed on where to head to do their
"Gift Exchange"
GIFT EXCHANGE or SWAP:
Each
team is requested to bring individual “swaps” to exchange with a team during the
opening celebration.
These can be any small token, such as a souvenir from your area of the
country, usually between the price of $5 - $10.
Examples: Some
teams bring a gift bag with multiple donated items from their home town
companies. Some teams decorate a cup or mug and put some goodies in it.
Some teams get deals on left over tournament shirts from their home state or
close out deals on University or Pro team merchandise.
A team from Louisiana once hand made small VOODOO Dolls to exchange, they
were a big hit as they really represented their area, they didn't look at ALL
like you would think!
PIN CONTEST -
Attach your PIN to your TEAM CARD from Opening Ceremonies & Drop in the Pin
Contest Buckets available
Either during Opening Celebrations -OR- on Monday Night at the Chillin 'n
Grillin Tailgate Party at Bass Pro Shop.
Winner will be announced at TUESDAYS Splish Splashin' - PIN SWAPPIN' BEACH BASH
in Michigan City.
Opening Celebration & Parade Plans
- Click Here for more Info
- Instructions for Parade/Pin Contest/Gift Exchange
Directions to RailCat Stadium
From the Toll Road I-90:
I-90 to Broadway. South on Broadway to 5th Ave (second stoplight).
Turn left on 5th Ave and continue through one stoplight. The stadium is on the
left hand side.
From Interstate 65:
I 65 north to the end at US Route 12/20. Turn left on 12/20 and go west for 1.5
miles (3 stoplights).
The stadium is on the left hand side.
From 80/94 Expressway:
80/94 to I 65 north. I 65 north to the end at US Route 12/20.
Turn left on 12/20 and go west for 1.5 miles (3 stoplights). The stadium is on
the left hand side.
UMPIRE MEETING:
SUNDAY 3:00 - 4:00 PM at Lake County CVB. Your UIC should forward
information to you.
Umpires wishing to be involved with the Opening Ceremonies will need to come
dressed IN UNIFORM.
PLAY BEGINS:
Monday, July 23rd 8:00 AM (CENTRAL TIME) NOTE: Some
Hotels are in a different Time Zone!
Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones
(PDF)
Chillin
'n Grillin NSA Tailgate Party: Monday, July 23rd at the Bass Pro Shop from 4:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
EVERYONE is invited - this is a family
event!
Many different activities and competitions will be available for the entire
family or team can join.
Tailgate Party Flyer
This Bass Pro Shop has a first class restaurant included - Discounts Available
All Week. Come for dinner
& enjoy the fun.
(Directions on Flyer)
Click here for more detailed information on the
Chillin 'n Grillin NSA Tailgate Party
Not getting enough playing time? SIGN UP to Dunk your Coach -
See flyer for details
or Call Customer Service at 219-787-6800.
Visit the Lakeshore Toyota & Wood Brothers JTG Racing Tailgate Party for free
food!
Bass
Pro Shop is located in the Ameriplex at the intersection of I-94
and IN-249
(Exit 19 off of I-94 or Exit 23 off of 80/90 Toll Road) 219-787-6800
or www.basspro.com
Splish Splashin' - PIN SWAPPIN' BEACH BASH:
Official Pin Swap Party!
EVERYONE is invited - this is a family event!
Tuesday, July 24th 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM in Michigan City,
Indiana
Come Join us at the Washington Park Beach on Lake
Michigan!
Featuring: KALITA - World's only Extricationist! Win $5,000 'Escape
Challenge'
UPDATED 7-15
Flyer for
the Beach Bash
Karaoke, Beach Volleyball, Food Venders, Face painting, and much more!
Special pricing to the Washington Park Zoo: $1 from 4 pm to 8:30 pm
At dusk, watch Fireworks with the great Lake Michigan as your backstop!
Map of Roads Leading to the BEACH BASH
and Map of Washington Park in Michigan
City, IN
If needed, Overflow Parking will be at the
Lighthouse
Place with shuttles (every 15 mins - 1/2 hour) to Washington Park - Watch for more details
Note if you wish to WALK: The Overflow Parking is less than a mile from
Washington Park, BUT PLEASE Check with staff at
the remote parking lot for walking directions
- there is a closer walking route than the roads the map shows.
Map to overflow parking
PLAYING
RULES:
NSA rules will
govern all play in strict accordance with the NSA Rule Book.
It is the coach/managers responsibility to know the rules & bylaws of NSA.
Ignorance of a rule or
bylaw of NSA does NOT negate the penalty. NSA rule book is available
online 24/7 at www.playnsa.com
NOTE: ALL GAMES, including CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES will be run with a Time
Limit and Mercy/Run Rules.
GAMES:
1. PLEASE
ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO ARRIVE AT FIELDS FOR YOUR GAMES - EXPECT DELAYS DUE TO
EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC
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
may 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 does NOT change your game time. Teams
could be moved to a vacant field to keep tournament
moving and games on time.
4. Roster Checks may be
done at anytime during the tournament.
UNIFORMS:
To be in strict accordance
with NSA team dress code.
NO
METAL -OR- METAL TIPPED
CLEATS!
SOFTBALL:
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.
PROTEST:
Umpire judgment calls are
final. There will be a $75.00 CASH
ONLY protest fee.
If protest is ruled in your
favor, your money will be returned.
TOURNAMENT
ADMISSION: NEW
FOR 2007 - TOURNAMENT ADMISSION IS INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE!
No passes to keep track of or worry about losing!
MISS
NSA Contest:
:
If
you wish to submit a candidate for the Annual Miss NSA World Series,
the
deadline for submission is July
6th, 2007. Address to submit is on the form.
Miss NSA (ONE PER AGE GROUP) will be announced at
opening ceremonies.
Please bring with you to turn in during CHECK IN, this will allow us to contact your team
during the tournament for any reason.
Thank you in advance!
HOTELS -
HOUSING INFORMATION:
NSA
Rates are through Carrano Travel Inc. Call Buck at
1-407-240-0834
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF
HOTEL AVAILABILITY & RATES and addresses
ALL PARKS ARE CENTRAL
TIME! SOME HOTELS ARE EASTERN TIME!
Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
CAR/VAN RENTAL:
TRAVEL-AIRLINE
ASSISTANCE:
Contact
Buck at Carrano Travel, Inc. 1-
WEATHER
HOT LINE:
Information
will be given to coaches during check in.
Finalist
Championship Team Award
3rd Place Team Award
4th Place Team Award
2 (Two) 5th Place Team Award
2 (Two) 7th Place Team Award
Individual Player Awards - For First, Second, Third and
Fourth Places
Special Events on Monday & Tuesday.
TO PREORDER, Email:
kenbrooke@eventprophotography.net or call him at 309-689-0299
THIS IS A SAMPLE of the 2007 NSA World Series BORDER for Pictures:
SOUVENIRS: Souvenirs for the event will be
supplied by Team IP
GIFT EXCHANGE
or SWAP: NEW this Year! Gift Exchange
will be done during OPENING CELEBRATION, not at the first game!
Please see the Opening Celebration for more information.
Actual sites used will depend on the overall
number of teams
accepting their berths.
The
Tournament Director
reserves the right
to add new fields and ballparks or eliminate fields and
ballparks if deemed necessary to
conduct the tournament.
ALL PARKS ARE CENTRAL TIME! SOME HOTELS ARE EASTERN TIME!
BRACKETS WILL BE IN CENTRAL (Same as Parks) TIME!
Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
Click on the Complex/Site Name to view more information on complex
2. Crown Point Facility: 801 W. 113th Avenue Crown Point, IN 46307
3. Imagination Glen: 2275 McCool Rd Portage, IN 46368
4. Valparaiso Park: Evans & Calumet Valparaiso, IN 46383
5. Patriot Park: 2224 N. 950 West Michigan City, IN 46360
6. Kesling Park: 18th & A St. LaPorte, IN 46360
ATTRACTIONS - What to do in the Area:
Monday, July 23rd:
Tuesday, July 24th: Splish Splashin' - Pin Swappin' Beach Bash - Family Event at Washington Park in MI City, Indiana.
Lake County Convention & Visitors Bureau home page: http://www.lakecountycvb.com/index.cfm See More Links for Lake County
Porter County Visitors Bureau home page: Porter County NSA World Series site or www.indianadunes.com See More Links for Porter County:
LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://visitlaportecounty.com/ See More Links for LaPorte
and for working with us to make it a great success!!! GOOD LUCK to All Attendees!
the website. Local information links available. Once the tournament has begun, we will post
brackets and game results throughout the tournament.
Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Hotels (PDF)
Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
www.NSANorth.com www.NSA-YouthWorld.com www.PlayNSA.com