NSA Northern Zone NSA National Site
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:
07/21/2010 05:54 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.
Order of Finish is posted at www.PlayNSA.com
click on Tournaments & Select PAST with Results.
Change the TYPE to World Series and click on Results
Thank you to all teams
that attended the Opening Ceremonies!
151 teams attended
Team Photos - Top Four at
World Series!
Click on Photos to enlarge.
Click Here for FUN & ACTION PHOTOS
 10u Champions |
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 12u Champions |
 12u Finalists |
 12u 3rd Place |
 12u 4th Place |
 14u Champions |
 14u Finalists |
 14u - 3rd Place |
 14u - 4th Place |
 16u Champions |
 16u Finalists |
 16u - 3rd Place |
 16u - 4th Place |
BRACKET UPDATE:
POOL & BRACKETS have been Posted - Click
Here for links for ALL Age Groups
Congratulations to:
2008 Miss NSA -
10u - Courtney Moriarty from the Indy Intensity - Indiana
12u - Savannah Fedorchak from the St. Louis Diamond Cats - Missouri
14u - Maggie Reisdorf from the Mishawaka Bandits - Indiana
16u - Sarah Rinks from the Mid-Michigan FireStix - Michigan
Pin Contest:
Winner: 16u St. Peters Royals
Pin Contest Honorable Mention:
10u - IL Outlaws, Diamond Girls - MO, Munster Magic - IN
12u - Hearland Heat - IL, Mattoon Cobras - IL, Frankfort
Flames- IL
14u - Impact Fastpitch Blue - IN, Quad City Shockers - IL,
Central IL Diamonds Blue
16u - Mundelein Thunder - IL, Wildthangz - IN
Banner Contest Winner: 14u EI Cruisers - IL
Costume Contest (Parade) - Due to the weather
it was impossible to fairly judge the costumes.
(From what I saw, they were ALL Great!)
Field Information Update 7-17-08
Note: Addresses and
Directions for Parks are listed at the end of the packet.
Click here for a Map of Area with Fields & O'Brien Field
10u Teams will be
playing at: EastSide Centre and Taylor Street Fields
12u Teams will be playing at: EastSide Centre, Taylor Street and Shute
School Fields + 3 Games at Morton
14u Teams will be playing at: EastSide Centre and Morton
16u Teams will be playing at: Mossville
All final day games will be played at EastSide Centre
BRACKET UPDATE: 7-19-08
POOL PLAY has been Posted - Click Here for links for ALL Age Groups
Hotel Information and Contacts for the 2008 NSA B World Series
in East Peoria, IL
RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION :
407-240-0834 Ask for BUCK
DATES: July 20-27, 2008
FORMAT:
4
Game Format
- Brackets will be posted on the website and updated during the tournament.
2 Games Pool Play - seeded into Double Elimination Bracket
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:
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
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
Thursday, July 3, 2008.
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.
810-629-9551
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 NO
LATER than THURSDAY, July 3, 2008 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:
Sunday, July 20th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at EastSide
Centre
MANAGERS
MEETING:
Sunday, July 20, 2008
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
at EastSide Centre
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 20th at the O'Brien Field Opening
Celebration will begin at 5:30 PM
Teams will parade - bring your banners!
Update 7-19
OPENING MAP of
FIELD & PARADE INSTRUCTIONS - CLICK HERE
Teams will exchange gifts during opening celebrations - see details below.
Photographer will have stations set up on the field to be able to take your team
pictures.
Save ONE Pin for the Pin Contest! Watch for instructions on where to leave
your pin!
Watch for more details on opening celebrations - Water stations will be
available on the field.
O'Brien Field is home of the Peoria Chiefs from the Midwest Baseball League
..... Game at 2:00 PM
Gates will open at
4:00 PM for those not attending the Chiefs game that begins at 2:00 PM
Plan early to
watch a Chiefs game before the opening celebrations!
The
Chiefs are offering NSA World Series Participates & family members a discounted rate
for game tickets.
To purchase discounted tickets: $7.00
Club Box Seats & $6.00 Box Seats, please visit their website:
www.peoriachiefs.com Click on ENTER, then on the
NSA Logo for order form.
Click here for the Flyer for the Peoria Chiefs Game
Opening Celebrations will follow the game.
Guest Speaker will be Ryne Sandberg current manager of the Peoria Chiefs.
Ryne played 2nd base for the Chicago Cubs and is a member of the Baseball Hall
of Fame.
UMPIRE MEETING: Tentatively
3:00 PM Sunday at EastSide Centre
PLAY BEGINS:
Monday - July 21st at 8:00 AM
MONDAY NIGHT
MADNESS: Monday Evening will be a party at EastSide Centre - Watch
for Updates on the details
Karaoke - Dancing - Pin Swap - Just General fun!
UPDATED
7-20 Announced at Managers Meeting Monday 6:00 PM - Dark
Have your team enter the *Team Costume Parade - Fun
outfits and/or Fun Hairstyles - Use your imagination!
*If your team wants to participate, Sign UP for the team parade between
6:00-7:00 PM
Petting Zoo & more.....
TUESDAY:
UPDATE 7-21 NSA
Day at Shoppes at Grand Prairie - INFORMATION is in the Booklet that was in the
coaches packet.
Grand Prairie Drive and War Memorial Dr/US 150
Events scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Karaoke & DJ -
Balloons - Face Painting
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
Parking.
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 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.
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: Will be done during
Opening Celebrations after teams parade onto the field.
Teams wishing to exchange or swap a gift will have an "age specific" area where
they will be directed & will be
matched up with a team to exchange gifts with.
TOURNAMENT
ADMISSION:
deadline for submission is Thursday, July 3, 2008
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
407-240-0834
Please Contact Buck as he will be the first to know of any open rooms!
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF
HOTEL AVAILABILITY & RATES and addresses
CAR/VAN RENTAL:
TRAVEL-AIRLINE
ASSISTANCE:
Contact
Buck at Carrano Travel, Inc.
WEATHER
HOT LINE:
Information
will be given to coaches during check in.
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:
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
Peoria Chiefs Professional Baseball
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PRACTICE
FIELDS/Scrimmage Games:
BATTING CAGES:
Complex Rules: All spectators,
players and coaches are expected to follow park rules at all times.
Park rules may vary.
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.
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
Detroit Ave and Birchwood Street
From Bloomington – Take 74 to 155 south and exit Birchwood Ave. Fields will be on the left after first intersection.
C)
Dragons
Dome - Pekin
From
Downtown Peoria – Go south on Jefferson (IL Rt. 29). Go south (Bloomington)
on 474. Take first exit over
the bridge
and go south on Rt. 29. You will stay on this until you get to Court St. in
Pekin. Take a left on Court St.
and then a
left on Broadway. Look for the large white dome that will be just past the
Sears. Take a left on Olt Ave
and then a
right on Griffin Ave.
From
Bloomington – 74 to 474. Exit at Rt. 29. You will stay on this until you get
to Court St. in Pekin. Take a left
on Court St.
and then a left on Broadway. Look for the large white dome that will be just
past Sears. Take a left on
Olt Ave. and
then a right on Griffin Ave.
L)
Medina
Township Park - Mossville
Address: 1531 E Fairview, Mossville
Take Route 29 to East Fairview
Lane. Fields located at rear of subdivision next to Illinois River.
Medina Township Park is located about ½ mile north of Detweiller Park. Take a right on Fairview and proceed to the
end of the street.
VFW Veterans Park
Top of Springfield Road, East
Peoria, IL 61611
Take 74 to Exit 95B (Camp Street).
Turn Right on East Washington Street (first set of traffic lights, crossing the
railroad track).
Turn Left at the second set of
traffic lights onto Springfield Road (a Pizza Hut is at the intersection).
Follow Springfield Road to
top of hill. Fields will be on the
right. From Bloomington—Take 74 West toward Peoria. Take Exit 96 (East
Washington Street).
Turn Left on East Washington Street.
At the first traffic light, turn Left onto Springfield Road (a Pizza Hut is at
the intersection).
Follow Springfield Road to top of
hill. Fields will be on the right.
Shute GRADE School in East Peoria
Address:
300 Briarbrook East Peoria 61611
Take 74 to Exit 98
Pinecrest Drive. Turn Right on Muller Road. Turn Right on Spring Field Road.
Turn Right on Briarbrook Drive.
From Bloomington—Take 74
West toward Peoria. Take Exit 98 Pinecrest Drive. Turn left on Fahey Hollow
Drive.
Continue on Pinecrest Drive.
Turn right on Muller Road. Turn right on Springfield Road. Turn right on
Briarbrook.
We
wish to THANK YOU in advance for your
co-operation, participation in this tournament,
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.
Updates to this packet will be made as information is
finalized for publication.
Links are available for hotels and local information.
www.NSANorth.com www.NSA-YouthWorld.com
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