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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:
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.
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: TBA
TOURNAMENT
ADMISSION: Included
with entry.
MISS
NSA Contest:
:
If
you wish to submit a candidate for the Annual Miss NSA World Series,
the
deadline for submission is TBA
Please click here for the Miss NSA Contest form.
TEAM INFORMATION/CONTACT SHEET:
Please fill this out in ADDITION to the OFFICIAL ENTRY 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!
Click here for Contact Sheet:
TEAM INFORMATION/CONTACT SHEET
HOTELS -
HOUSING INFORMATION:
NSA
Reduced Rates are through Carrano Travel Inc. Call Buck at
407-240-0834
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF
HOTEL AVAILABILITY & RATES and addresses
CAR/VAN RENTAL: Contact
Buck at Carrano Travel, Inc.
407-240-0834
TRAVEL-AIRLINE
ASSISTANCE:
Contact
Buck at Carrano Travel, Inc.
407-240-0834
WEATHER
HOT LINE:
Information
will be given to coaches during check in.
AWARDS:
NSA World Series Programs:
PHOTOGRAPHS:
SOUVENIRS:
NSA items are licensed and no other items are allowed to be sold at our
tournaments. Violators will be prosecuted.
SPECIAL
EVENTS:
Additional
Local Information:
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AIRPORT
INFORMATION
Greater
Peoria Regional Airport
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-8272
www.flypia.com
15 Minutes from East Peoria
Bloomington
Regional Airport
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309)663-7383
www.cira.com
35 Minutes from East Peoria
O’Hare
International Airport
Chicago, Illinois
2.6 Hours from East Peoria
St.
Louis International Airport
St. Louis, Missouri
2.7 Hours from East Peoria
Indianapolis
International Airport
Indianapolis, Indiana
3.2 Hours from East Peoria
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PEORIA AREA ATTRACTIONS
Splashdown Waterpark at EastSide Centre
#1
EastSide Drive
East Peoria, IL. 61611
(309) 694-1867
www.fondulacpark.com
Wettest and wildest waterpark in central Illinois
Glen
Oak Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Road
Peoria, IL. 61603
(309) 686-3365
Hundreds of species of animals from around the world
Wildlife
Prairie Park
3826 N. Taylor Road
Peoria, IL. 61615
(309) 676-0998
2,000 acre park home to wolves, bison, black bear, cougar and Much more /
animals can be viewed in natural habitant
Peoria
Riverfront
Home to paddlewheel boats rides, park settings and numerous Restaurants
from Hooters to Joe’s Crab Shack to Damon’s.
High Stakes casino action/over 800 slots
Peoria Chiefs Professional Baseball
O’Brien Field
Downtown Peoria
(309) 688-1622
www.chiefsnet.com
Class A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals
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PRACTICE
FIELDS/Scrimmage Games:
BATTING CAGES: TBA
AIRPORT:
Complex Rules:
Directions
to Fields and Events: Watch for Updates!
Sites WILL BE USED in addition to EastSide Centre, a list of possible sites will
be
posted.
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.
Click on the Complex/Site Name to view layout of complex
D) EastSide Centre
#1 EastSide Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
(9)
Diamonds / (7) lighted
www.eastsidecentre.com
Located off
Meadows Ave (Route 150)
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!
WEBSITE:
www.NSA-YouthWorld.com Changes/updates
will be made as needed on
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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