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Louisville Slugger  present the             
2008 NSA "B" North World Series 
East Peoria, Illinois
July 20-27, 2008

  Information will be posted as it becomes available. 
  Last Updated:    01/02/2008 06:46 PM

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.

Hotel Information and Contacts for the 2008 NSA B World Series in East Peoria, IL

   

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

DATES:  July 20-27, 2008

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.
          Admission or Gate Fees are included in the Entry Fee - This includes for All Spectators & Family Members! 
 
         NSA "B" World Series in East Peoria, IL and for Team Contact Information Sheet - Click Here
                                        

                                  
ENTRY DEADLINE:  TBA

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 TBA.
            1.  Copy of 2008 Official NSA ONLINE Roster - Completely filled out will ALL signatures
            2.  Copy of 2008 Team Insurance Certificate
          3.  Official NSA Entry Form AND Team Contact Information Sheet - Completely filled out w/NSA # AND signatures.
            4.       Fee of $600.00 in form of Money Order/Cashiers Check made payable to NSA  (8u 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.

 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 

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 WHEN AVAILABLE.  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
 

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 TBA 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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:   WATCH FOR UPDATES!

    NSA World Series Opening Celebration & Activities
      


   CHECK IN for Coaches/Managers:      TBA
                       
 
    MANAGERS MEETING:    TBA
                     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:   TBA
                                                     
  

  UMPIRE MEETING:  TBA
                       
  PLAY BEGINS:   TBA

 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!
                      

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.

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

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.