NSA 2012 Girls Fastpitch"B" North World Series

Louisville Slugger presents the

2012 NSA "B" North World Series
8u - 10u - 12u - 14u - 16u - 18u
Northwest Indiana
July 23 - July 29, 2012

CLICK HERE for 23u World Series information July 27-29, 2012
Please note: 18u teams and players are also eligible to play in the 23u World Series.
Please watch for details on a special "COMBO" rate for the 18u teams that also want to participate in the 23u World Series.
Northwest Indiana

Information will be posted as it becomes available.
Last Updated: 01/23/2012 03:12 PM
HOTEL INFORMATION and FIELD ASSIGNMENTS have been updated on 1-23-12

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

Hotels:

Discounted Hotel Booking Instructions

Discounted rooms have been negotiated for this event. In order to secure these discounted rooms, you must book your
reservations through the South Shore CVA Online Housing system or call a SSCVA representative directly (info below).
Please do not call hotels directly because all rooms are blocked through the SSCVA and trying to book directly with a hotel
could cause double booking issues. If a hotel is not listed on the SSCVA Online Housing site, it has not been approved by
the CVA or NSA for a variety of reasons. When booking your rooms, please make sure you read the hotel rules and
regulations thoroughly so you have a clear understanding of the hotel process.

To view hotel blocks:

· https://www.mmxreservations.com/SOUTHSHORE/reservations/Step1.asp?EventID=26

· Either click on link above or copy & paste into your browser.

· Enter check-in/out dates (3-night minimum) and click on “next”.

· Click on “Find Room” to view room types & rates.

To set up group block: (RECOMMENDED)

· Send email to: housing@southshorecva.com or call Barb at (866) 481-5253 – please include hotel name &
specific rooms being requested.

· Booking instructions will be emailed to the main team contact & should then be forwarded to the entire team.

·         Once the block is enabled, team families will be able to access the block by using a specific group code.
    Each family can reserve their room from the block by using their own personal information. An email
    confirmation will follow within 48 hours.

· Each team will have one week to book their blocked rooms.

· A team booking report can be requested before the booking deadline to assure all families have reserved their room.

To book all rooms with one credit card:

· Click on link shown above.

· Enter correct check-in/out dates (3-night minimum) and click on “next”.

· Once you’ve chosen a hotel, click on “next” then enter the number of rooms needed for each room type as well
as number of adults & children in each room & click on “add room”.

· If more room types are needed, input necessary information & click “add room” again. Otherwise, click on “next”.

· Input guest names for each room. There is also a “guest email” area where you can list each family’s email address
so they also receive the confirmation message.

· Finish remaining steps & submit reservation.

· Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours & should be forwarded to each individual family. Each family will
then need to click on “request change” from their email confirmation in order to switch the credit card information.

DO NOT CALL HOTELS DIRECTLY TO BOOK ROOMS…THIS WILL RESULT IN OVERBOOKING & SUFFICIENT ROOMS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT CHECK-IN!
IF YOU CALL DIRECTLY TO A HOTEL, YOU MAY BE TOLD THAT IT IS FULL BECAUSE THE ROOMS ARE "BLOCKED OFF" FOR THIS EVENT through the South Shore CVA.

TOURNAMENT SITES & FIELD ASSIGNMENTS for Age Groups - Posted 1-23-12:
           The following locations are where we anticipate the specific age groups will be playing the majority of their
            games during the 2012 NSA “B” World Series in Northwest 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.

            1. Crown Point Facility: 801 W. 113th Avenue Crown Point, IN 46307
            2. St. John Softball Fields: 10616 White Oak Ave   St. John, IN 46373
            3. Imagination Glen: 2275 McCool Rd   Portage, IN 46368
            4. Valparaiso Park: Evans & Calumet   Valparaiso, IN 46383
            5. Hidden Lake:   6355 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410
            6. Highland Softball Complex: 8071 Kennedy Ave   Highland, IN 46322
            7. Patriot Park: 2224 N. 950 West    Michigan City, IN 46360
            8. Kesling Park: 18th & A St.   LaPorte, IN 46360

             Fields Used for 8u Division: Crown Point
             Fields Used for 10u Division: Crown Point and St. John
               Fields Used for 12u Division: Portage (Imagination Glen), Valparaiso and Merrillville (Hidden Lake)
               Fields Used for 14u Division: Hidden Lake and Highland
               Fields Used for 16u Division: Michigan City (Patriot Park) and LaPorte (Kesling Park)
               Fields Used for 18u Division: Crown Point
              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

EVENTS will begin on Monday, July 23rd - Watch for details on Check In, Managers Meeting and Opening Day Events.

AGE DIVISIONS: 8u Player Pitch - 8u Coach Pitch - 10u - 12u - 14u - 16u - 18u for the 23u World Series - Click Here

FORMAT: 4 Game Format for 8u/10u/12u/14u/16u/18u - Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
                                               2 Games in Pool Play seeded into Double Elimination Bracket

ENTRY DEADLINE: July 6, 2012

ENTRY & Admission FEE:   $600      Please watch for details on a special "COMBO" rate for the 18u teams that also want to participate in the 23u World Series.
                             Note: Entry & Admission Fee for 8u Player Pitch & 8u Coach Pitch is $450.00
                 Admission or Gate Fees are included in the Entry Fee - This includes for All Spectators & Family Members!

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.

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.

Attractions/TO DO Things in the Area: Please contact the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority
or visit their website at www.SouthShoreCVA.com