NSA 2009 GFP "B" North World Series

Louisville Slugger present the

2009 NSA "B" North World Series
Northwest, Indiana
July 19 - July 26, 2009

Information will be posted as it becomes available.
Last Updated: 07/06/2010 01:43 PM

ALL PLAY IS COMPLETED!
COMPLETED BRACKETS ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE LINK BELOW
& Results are posted at www.PlayNSA.com

Congratulations to the 2009 Miss NSA's
8u Maya Seifert - Valparaiso Phoenix
10u Allison & Abigail Richter - St. Louis Esprit
12u Kayla Laquiere - Macomb Eagles
14u Jordan Koranda on behalf of the Southshore Panthers team.
16u - No applications were submitted by the deadline

ALL PLAY IS COMPLETED!
COMPLETED BRACKETS ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE LINK Above
& Results are posted at www.PlayNSA.com

2009 NSA "B" World Series Champions
8u Crown Point All Stars - IN
10u Central Kentucky Batcats Red
12u Indiana Ice
14u Wisconsin Lightning Black
16u EI Cruisers - IL

The photographer was unable to return to take the Championship day photos.
Please email your pictures to NSA at Email: fastpitchnsa@aol.com Thank you!

All teams must be registered with NSA and have properly qualified & validated their berth 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

ENTRY FEE & ALL FORMS MUST GO TO YOUR "HOME STATE" DIRECTOR!
DO NOT send your entry fee & forms to Michigan unless you are a Michigan team!
YOUR HOME STATE DIRECTOR WILL VERIFY YOUR ENTRY & SUBMIT TO THE WORLD SERIES DIRECTORS!

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

    Hotels: Hotel reservations will be made ONLINE this year through the Lake County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) reservation system.
                    In order to receive the discounted NSA rates, simply go to www.lakecountycvb.com/housing and SCROLL DOWN to click on the
                    NSA Girls Fast Pitch ‘B’ World Series banner. Fill in the appropriate information, select your desired hotel and submit your reservation.

            If you require more than 5 rooms, we recommend calling a housing representative at 1-866-481-5253 or you can email your request
            to housing@lakecountycvb.com (please include event name, team name, contact info, number of rooms requested and a phone number).
            Please do not call hotels directly as this will cause overbooking issues and only complicates the process.

            If you are booking a block of rooms, you will need the contact information for each room you are reserving in order to finalize the
            process.   Please review the full list of hotel rules and regulations at www.lakecountycvb.com (also available under terms and conditions
            section in reservation process).

If you have questions, please feel free to call Lake County CVB housing representatives (Barb or Megan) from 8am – 5pm CST at 866-481-5253.

Click Here for Area Map with Sites & Time Zones (PDF)
        Please keep in mind the furthest parks are approximately 40 minutes apart. Thank you.

          The following locations are where we anticipate the specific age groups will be playing the majority of their
            games during the 2009 NSA “B” World Series in Indiana.
            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.

     NOTE: ALL PARKS ARE CENTRAL TIME!         BRACKETS will be CENTRAL TIME!      ALL PARKS ARE CENTRAL TIME - BRACKETS will be CENTRAL TIME!
ALL PARKS ARE CENTRAL TIME!  SOME HOTELS MAY BE 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
    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:
    Fields Used for 8u Player Pitch: Crown Point
    Fields Used for 10u: Crown Point
    Fields Used for 12u: Patriot Park - Michigan City and Kesling Park - LaPorte
    Fields Used for 14u: Hidden Lake - Merrillville and Crown Point
    Fields Used For 16u: Imagination Glen - Portage and Valparaiso
    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.

Tournament Directors: Bill and Kathie Horton Email: fastpitchnsa@aol.com
810-629-9551 Fax: 810-629-2852 M-Thursday 10 am to 5pm EASTERN TIME

DIVISIONS: 8u Player Pitch 10 & Under 12 & Under 14 & Under 16 & Under

DATES: July 19 - July 26, 2009

FORMAT: 4 Game Format - Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
2 Games in Pool Play seeded into Double Elimination Bracket
COACHES WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE SCHEDULE/BRACKETS AT CHECK IN.

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.
          Returning for 2009: Admission or Gate Fees are included in the Entry Fee - This includes for All Spectators & Family Members!

        NSA "B" World Series in NW Indiana and for Team Contact Information Sheet - Click Here
           ENTRY FEE & ALL FORMS MUST GO TO YOUR HOME STATE DIRECTOR!
            DO NOT send your entry fee & forms to Michigan unless you are a Michigan team!

ENTRY DEADLINE: July 6th, 2009

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.
        DO NOT send you entry fee & forms to Michigan UNLESS you are a Michigan Team!
            1. Copy of 2009 Official NSA ONLINE Roster - Completely filled out will ALL signatures
            2. Copy of 2009 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, 2009 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.

   Updated 7-2-09 NSA Day at The Steel Yard - Sunday, July 19th   Game Time 2:00 PM Railcats vs Schaumburg
                                    Location: US Steel Yard   One Stadium Plaza - Gary, IN 46402
                            Discounted packages available for NSA - Call Patty at 219-882-2255 ext. 235
               * On field NSA party following the game - Free Hot Dogs & Hamburgers - Skills Contests
                 *Click Here for Flyer & Order Form - Discounted Tickets have a deadline - check with Patty for details -

                                      Directions to RailCat Stadium Added July 18th
                                        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.

Updated 7-2-09   CHECK IN for Coaches/Managers:     Sunday, July 19th - 3:00 - 4:00 PM -AND- After managers meeting from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
                            Location: Bennigan's - (Attached to the Steel Yard) 500 E. 5th Ave., Gary, IN
                            It is HIGHLY recommended that a representative check in for the team. This can be a parent of your team, or another coach in your organization.
                            PLAYERS DO NOT NEED TO CHECK IN.


Updated 7-2-09    MANAGERS MEETING: Sunday, July 19th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
                               Location: Bennigan's (attached to the Steel Yard)     500 E. 5th Ave   Gary, IN
                                 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.

  Updated 7-2-09 UMPIRE MEETING:     Sunday, July 19th   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                                        Location: Hilton Garden Inn 7775 Mississippi St Merrillville, IN 46410

Updated 7-2-09      OPENING CEREMONIES BLOCK PARTY:   Monday, July 20th     Location: Downtown Crown Point
                                    300 Courthouse Square    Crown Point, IN 46307
                                    Times: 5:00 PM Staging
                                                6:00 PM Parade of Teams
                                                7:00 PM Miss NSA Presentation
                                                8:45 PM Fireworks
                                Last game time scheduled for the day will be approximately 1:15 PM that will allow teams time to attend.
                                Musical entertainment, food vendors, games & more will be available throughout the night. A firework show
                                will cap off the celebration at nightfall. Parking will be assigned based on age bracket.
                                For more information on the opening ceremonies please visit www.southshorecva.com/nsa

                                7-19-09 The Photographer will be available in the "square" to take team pictures.
                                                Not in Uniform?   That's OK too - take a fun picture now & set up another time to get uniform picture taken.

Updated 7-2-09   NSA Day at Deep River Waterpark: Tuesday, July 21st     Location: Deep River Waterpark
                            4 1/2 miles east of US 30   Merrillville, IN 46410
                            Join the fun at Chicagoland's Largest Waterpark! Discounted admission coupons will be available
                            in the coaches' check-in bags ($10 admission from 2 pm - 9:30 pm). A DJ from Chicago's #1 Hit
                            music station B96 will be spinning the beats starting at 6:00 PM!
                            For more information on Deep River Waterpark & directions visit: http://www.deepriverwaterpark.com

Updated 7-18-09 NSA Pin Swap Party @ Washington Park in Michigan City: Wednesday, July 22nd   5:00 - 9:00 PM
                            Washington Park   6 on the Lake   Michigan City, IN 46360
                           Spectacular food, karaoke, beach volleyball, and more highlights the festivities for this NSA tradition.
                           Make your plans to join us at one of the best beachfronts in the Midwest as we celebrate another great summer
                           of softball.    Be sure to visit Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets on your way for special NSA discounts.
                          Maps Added 7-18 Map of Roads Leading to the BEACH BASH and Map of Washington Park in Michigan City, IN

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.

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.