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Louisville
Slugger present the
2006 NSA "B" North World
Series
East Peoria, Illinois
July 23 - July 30, 2006
Information will
be posted as it becomes available.
Last
Updated:
09/25/2007 10:57 AM
Congratulations to the 2006 Miss NSA Winners:
10u: Emma Riffe
- Indiana Force
12: Maggie Hildebrand
- Great Lakes Lightning
14u: Lauren Martin
- Hoosier Hurricanes
16u: Rachel Will -
St. Louis Pride
18u:
Ashley Nieto - Adrian
Lookouts
Final results are posted at:
www.PlayNSA.com
Click on Tournaments
Select: Past Tournaments w/results - Youth
Select: IL and find the World Series Age Group
Click on: Results
POOL PLAY and BRACKET
PLAY - CLICK HERE!
Then select the Age Group you wish to view.......
Click on Pictures to enlarge.
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 1st Place Center Grove Trojans - IN |
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 1st Place SCS Vipers - MI |
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 Great Games New Friends |
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 2nd Place Indiana Rebels - IN |
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 2nd Place Mishawaka Bandits - IN |
 2nd Place Kimberly Cardinals - WI |
 1st Place Chillicothe Blue Devils - IL |
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 3rd Place Chain Reaction - OH |
 3rd Place Indiana Stingers Gold - KY |
 3rd Place Dirt Devils - IL |
 2nd Place Adrian Lookouts - MI |
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 3rd Place Tri-County Fusion - IL |
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REMINDER: DO
USE THE ONLINE BRACKETS
FOR GAME TIMES FOR TEAMS!!!!!!
CHECK THE BOARD AT THE SITES!
Games for Friday
are on as scheduled on the
BRACKET BOARD at individual sites.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE WEATHER
NUMBER
TO ASK GAME TIMES OR WHO YOU PLAY.
This is the concession stand phone number and
they have NO INFORMATION.
Click on Picture to enlarge.
Tournament Pictures - CLICK HERE
WEATHER LINE:
Games for Friday
are on as scheduled on the
BRACKET BOARD at individual sites.
Each site is far enough away to have different conditions.
PLEASE ONLY COACHES CALL!
309-698-7012
Congratulations to the 2006 Miss NSA Winners:
10u: Emma Riffe
- Indiana Force
12: Maggie Hildebrand
- Great Lakes Lightning
14u: Lauren Martin
- Hoosier Hurricanes
16u: Rachel Will -
St. Louis Pride
18u:
Ashley Nieto - Adrian
Lookouts
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.
To view the list of teams as the State
Directors are entering them online,
Please
Click Here and then Select ILLINOIS, then the NSA World Series & your age group.
Once our office receives the paperwork
from your State Director,
you will receive a confirmation email from our office.
Money Saving Opportunities for your Team:
PRE-SALE Tournament Admission Passes - Click Here for More Info
Save
$5.00 per weekly pass pre-purchased. Watch for Deadlines!
PRE-ORDER Tournament T-Shirts & Sweatshirts - Click Here for More Info
Save $2.00 per pre-ordered shirt. Watch for
Deadlines!
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 National Office at 859-887-4114
Northern
Zone State Director Contacts - click here then select your state.
TOURNAMENT SITES:
Sites WILL BE USED in addition to EastSide Centre, a list of possible sites will
be
posted
at the end of this packet. Actual sites used will depend on the overall
number of teams
accepting their berths.
Sites 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.
EastSide Centre –
#1 EastSide Drive East Peoria, IL 61611
PLEASE NOTE THAT EAST
PEORIA IS ON "CENTRAL TIME"
Complex Website: www.eastsidecentre.com
OVERALL Map for Sites - Click Here
Legend for Hotels on Map - Click Here
Note: Not all facilities listed on the overall map will be used for
tournament play.
Click Here for List of Complexes
currently being utilized for Tournament Play
Road Construction Info:
Visit www.peoria.org/goto/nsa and
click on the Upgrade-74 link
for the latest road construction information.
810-629-9551
Tournament Umpire-In-Chief: Bill Suich
Complex Directors and Complex Umpire-In-Chiefs:
Bob Biehl - CD (IL)
Gerry Gund - CD (IL)
Garnet Bebermeyer - CD (MO) Denny Schwantner
- CD (MO)
Shirley Minnick - CD (IN)
Leonard Winchester - UIC (IL)
Mike Latoszkiewicz - UIC (MI) Melanie
Godby - UIC (IN)
Terri Wilburn - UIC (IN)
Chuck Middleton - VIP (MO)
DIVISIONS: 10 & Under
12 & Under 14
& Under 16
& Under 18 & Under
DATES: July 23-
July 30, 2006
FORMAT:
4
Game Format
- Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
ENTRY
FEE: $300.00
Make
entry fee payable to NSA, entry fee must be made by cashiers check or
money order to State Director.
ENTRY DEADLINE: July
7th, 2006
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
7th.
1. Copy of 2006 Official NSA ONLINE Roster - Completely
filled out will ALL signatures
2. Copy of 2006 Team Insurance Certificate
3. Official NSA Entry Form
AND Team Contact 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
7th, 2006 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: WATCH FOR SIGNS AT THE MALL!
NSA World Series Opening Celebration & Activities
Throughout Shoppes at Grand
Prairie Sunday,
July 23rd from NOON to 7:00 PM
Everyone is invited!
It is suggested that Players wear a team T-shirt or uniform top
for the Celebration and Activities.....
Formal
Welcome (Opening Ceremony) and MISS NSA for 2006
will be announced during the Formal opening celebration
at the
Northeast Parking Lot - adjacent to Dick's Sporting Goods. 5:00
- 7:00 PM
This will be the official
gathering of ALL teams in one location to
kick off the beginning of
the tournament.
Everyone is invited!
Note: Teams will NOT be "parading" at this years
tournament.
Directions
to The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Website:
www.theshoppesatgrandprairie.com
Shoppes at Grand Prairie - Peoria, IL
All listed opening events will be held at the Shoppes at
Grand Prairie.
Including: Coaches Check In, Managers Meeting, Formal Opening
Celebrations (Opening Ceremonies) and the Umpires Meeting
Directions to The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Website:
www.theshoppesatgrandprairie.com
Activities from
NOON to 7:00 PM
Activities will be throughout the Shoppes at Grand Prairie and
will include Coupons and Drawings
from participating retailers; Radio Station Remotes and Music, TWO Local Bands,
DJ & Karaoke;
clowns; balloon artists; face painters; caricature artists; magician;
(educational) Animals from
Wildlife Prairie Park; food carts; Homer (Peoria Chiefs Mascot);
"Carnival-type Games of Skill";
Fun on the Run (interactive inflatable attractions); Batting Cage; Basketball
free-throw shooting contests;
Area College Softball teams and more ......
Also attending:
Tonya Gilles will be at the
Shoppes at Grand Prairie for Opening Ceremonies to help out with some
clinics for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Tonya was a college All-American in softball
and was also the
pitcher in the movie “A League of Their Own”.
Her brother, Tom Gilles will also be out there helping the kids that want to hit
in the batting cages
that will be set up at the Shoppes. Tom pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays.
CHECK IN
for Coaches/Managers:
PARK NEAR BERGNER'S DEPARTMENT STORE &
FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Sunday, July 23rd
Location:
Shoppes at Grand Prairie - Peoria, IL
1:00pm to 4:00pm
at the Former Casual Corner location off of "Center Court" (Space 420)
COACHES WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE SCHEDULE/Bracket AT CHECK IN.
Directions
to The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Website:
www.theshoppesatgrandprairie.com
Please check in during the Manager's Meeting.
MANAGERS
MEETING:
Sunday,
July 23rd
Location Shoppes at Grand Prairie - Peoria, IL
3:30pm to 5:00pm
at the Former Casual Corner location off of "Center Court" (Space 420)
Directions
to The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Website:
www.theshoppesatgrandprairie.com
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.
OPENING
CELEBRATION: Sunday,
July 23rd
Location & Time:
Shoppes at Grand Prairie Festivities begin: NOON
to 7:00 PM
Everyone is Invited to attend -
Activities will be throughout the
Shoppes at Grand Prairie and will include Coupons and Drawings from
participating retailers;
Radio Station Remotes and Music, TWO Local Bands, DJ & Karaoke; clowns;
balloon artists;
face painters; caricature artists; magician; (educational) Animals from Wildlife
Prairie Park; food carts;
Homer (Peoria Chiefs Mascot); "Carnival-type Games of Skill";
Fun on the Run (interactive inflatable attractions); Batting Cage; Basketball
free-throw shooting contests;
Area College Softball teams and more ......
Formal
Welcome (Opening Ceremony) and MISS NSA for 2006
will be announced during the Formal opening celebration
at the
Northeast Parking Lot - adjacent to Dick's Sporting Goods. 5:00
- 7:00 PM
This will be the official
gathering of ALL teams in one location to
kick off the beginning of
the tournament.
Everyone is invited!
Note: Teams will NOT be "parading" at this years
tournament.
UMPIRE MEETING: Sunday,
July 23rd
Location & Time: Shoppes at Grand Prairie - Peoria, IL
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
at the Former AGAVE location, SouthEastern Corner across from Border's
(Space 502)
Directions
to The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Website:
www.theshoppesatgrandprairie.com
PLAY BEGINS:
Monday, July 24th 8:00 AM
PIN SWAP JAMBOREE:
Tuesday, July 25th beginning at 6:00 PM at the EastSide Centre Football
Stadium.
Everyone is Invited!
Pin trading, Music, get to know teams from out of state!
Fireworks approximately 9:00 PM
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
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.
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!
All Face Guards must bear the NOCSAE Stamp
per the 2006 NSA Rulebook
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.
GIFT EXCHANGE and SWAPS:
Each
team is requested to bring individual “swaps” to exchange with the first
team they play.
These can be any small token, such as a souvenir from your area of the
country. The swaps will be
exchanged
at the beginning of each team’s first ball game.
In cases where a team has a bye, managers should find another
team with a bye to share their swaps with.
Team managers of these teams should get together and arrange
a time for exchanges.
TOURNAMENT
ADMISSION: YOU
CAN NOW BEGIN TO ORDER PRE-SALE (DISCOUNT) ADMISSION PASSES!
PRESALE
DISCOUNT HAS EXPIRED!
Purchase Pre-Sale by
MAIL IN Order Form Click Here!
NEW for 2006: Click Here to PURCHASE Pre-Sale ONLINE & PAY ONLINE with CHARGE CARD
Pre-Sale Passes are currently NOT in stock and will be mailed as soon as they are received (3-4 Weeks before tournament)
TOURNAMENT
PASS (All week)
PRE SALE TOURNAMENT PASS (All week) -
Pre-Sale Expires
July 7th
Adults: $ 25.00
Adults: $ 20.00
Seniors (65+): $ 20.00
Seniors (65+): $ 15.00
Youth Ages 5-17 : $ 20.00
Youth Ages 5-17 : $ 15.00
Youth Ages 4 and Under: Free
Youth Ages 4 and Under: Free
you will need to purchase passes for them.
Roster player passes and coach passes will be enclosed in the manager’s packet
at check in.
No other pass is valid except NSA Hall of Fame membership card.
If you cannot attend check in, the manager may pick up passes at the managers
meeting.
Tournament pass will be sold at a discount only until July
7th.
Order must be RECEIVED in office by JULY 7th.
Enclosed with this packet is a copy of the pre-tournament discount ticket order
form. See link above.
Passes ordered in advance will be mailed to you.
If at all possible, purchase Tournament passes prior to the day of the
tournament.
ALL COACHES/PLAYERS/SPECTATORS MUST SHOW THEIR PASSES EVERY TIME
THEY ENTER THE PARK!
PASSES AT SOME COMPLEXES MAY BE CHECKED WHILE PLAYERS and SPECTATORS ARE IN THEIR VEHICLES
AS
THEY DRIVE INTO THE FACILITY.
PLEASE HAVE PASSES READY TO SHOW THE GATE PERSONNEL.
DO NOT LEAVE THE PASSES IN THE TRUNK OR ATTACHED TO THE PLAYERS BAGS - YOU WILL
BE ASKED TO GET THEM OUT.
PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME TO ARRIVE AT
FIELDS FOR YOUR GAMES -
EXPECT DELAYS DUE TO EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC AND GATE PERSONNEL SELLING/CHECKING
PASSES.
Location & Time: TBA
deadline for submission is July
7th, 2006.
Miss
NSA entry deadline
HAS EXPIRED.
Please click here for the Miss NSA Contest form.
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
Reduced Rates are through Carrano Travel Inc. Call Buck at
1-305-895-3360
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF
HOTEL AVAILABILITY & RATES and addresses
CAR/VAN RENTAL:
TRAVEL-AIRLINE
ASSISTANCE:
Contact
Buck at Carrano Travel, Inc. 1-305-895-3360
WEATHER
HOT LINE:
Information
will be given to coaches during check in.
Note:
Berths awarded to the 1st Place team in the WORLD SERIES are
PAID berths. All other berths are unpaid.
The
Tournament Director of the World Series PAYS the berths awarded to the 1st
Place teams.
ALL
Teams are required to submit a $250 check upon acceptance and submit with entry
form.
The
first place team will receive a refund for their bond check ($250 check) upon
the teams’ attendance
at
the Super World Series.
There
are NO passed berths.
All
Super World Series Berths must be accepted prior to August 10, 2006.
August
18-20, 2006 EastSide Centre - more details go to the website at: www.nsa-youthworld.com
Runner-up
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
Souvenir Photo will be taken by "The Sports
Section",
Ken Brooke Photographer.
Teams can have their pictures taken the night of opening ceremonies, or before
their game during the weekend.
Details will be discussed at the Mangers Meeting, and the Photographer will be
at Check In to schedule team photos.
Team photo plaques will be available for purchase at the tournament site.
Each team will receive ONE FREE PHOTO,
compliments of the tournament sponsors.
Your team will receive all photo orders before leaving the tournament.
For more information, contact Ken Brooke at 877-795-0003 (toll free)
SOUVENIRS: Souvenirs for the event will be
supplied by Team IP
Teams may PRE-ORDER their Tournament Shirts and save $2.00
PER SHIRT.
T-Shirts, Long Sleeve T's,
Tank Tops and Hoodie Sweatshirts available. Two Designs to
choose from.
You will contact TEAM IP Direct to Pre-Order your merchandise and Pick UP and
PAY FOR at the tournament.
Deadline for Pre-Orders: Friday, July 14th
Royal Shirt White Shirt
SPECIAL
EVENTS:
PIN SWAP JAMBOREE:
Tuesday, July 25th beginning at 6:00 PM at the EastSide Centre Football
Stadium.
Everyone is Invited!
Pin trading, Music, get to know teams from out of state!
Fireworks approximately 9:00 PM
Additional
Local Information:
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AIRPORT INFORMATION Greater
Peoria Regional Airport
Bloomington
Regional Airport
O’Hare
International Airport St.
Louis International Airport Indianapolis
International Airport
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PEORIA AREA ATTRACTIONS Glen
Oak Zoo Wildlife
Prairie Park Peoria
Riverfront PAR-A-DICE
Hotel & Casino High Stakes casino action/over 800 slots
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PRACTICE
FIELDS/Scrimmage Games:
If your
team is coming in EARLY and interested in a practice fields or a SCRIMMAGE GAME
before the tournament begins, please call VIC LAREDO @ 309-253-8222
Vic may be able to make arrangements for teams to scrimmage or let you know where to
practice that will not cause issues.
BATTING CAGES: TBA
AIRPORT:
Complex Rules: Please note: NO PETS NO SMOKING inside complex
(Designated Smoking Areas Outside of facility)Shade tents are allowed.
Your team may bring their own water jugs or water coolers into the facility.
NO Outside food or drink is allowed into the facility. NO COOLERS!
Actual sites used will depend on the overall
number of teams
accepting their berths.
Sites 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.
OVERALL
Map for Sites - Click Here
Legend for Hotels on Map - Click Here
Note: Not all facilities listed on the overall map will be used for
tournament play.
See below for a current list of sites being utilized.
D)
#1 EastSide Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
(9) Diamonds / (7) lighted
www.eastsidecentre.com
Located off Meadows Ave (Route 150)
Y) Taylor Street Diamonds
430 Taylor Street
East
Peoria, IL 61611
(2)
Diamonds / (2) lighted
Located where
Springfield Rd intersects with
Taylor Street
behind Central Junior High School.
A)
Birchwood Park - Morton
Located at intersection of
Detro