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14u NSA Spring Classic
                 May 10-11, 2008
                
Cooperstown - Jackson

         Coach/Manager Reminder      Directions Contact

            Pool Play Game Times      Bracket Play Games           HOTELS


REMINDER:   Coach/Manager,  Please Check in Prior to your first GAME with Official NSA 
Online Roster and Insurance Certificate

 

FACE GUARDS:  Batting Helmet Face Guards Must be NOCSAE Approved (Started in 2006)

NO METAL CLEATS

ROSTER: All teams MUST have an Official NSA ONLINE roster, filled out, printed with player
and parents signatures.  BRING A SIGNED COPY TO LEAVE AT TOURNAMENT SITE.
THIS COPY WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO YOU.  Teams will not be allowed to participate with out it.

INSURANCE: All teams must have "TEAM INSURANCE CERTIFICATE" with amounts of coverage.
BRING A COPY TO LEAVE AT TOURNAMENT SITEWe cannot accept the individual player insurance cards.
THIS COPY WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO YOU.  Teams will not be allowed to participate with out it.

BIRTH CERTIFICATES: Make sure the coach or manager has copies of birth certificates/drivers licenses 
on hand in case of protest. NSA does NOT need copies of these items.

PLEASE NOTE: It is Required that all teams are AT THE FIELDS, READY TO PLAY
                  15 Minutes before game time.  GAMES MAY BEGIN UP TO 15 MINUTES EARLY IF FIELD IS OPEN.

            ALL POOL GAMES will be 1 HOUR 20 Minute time limit.
        
   POOL PLAY games CAN end in a TIE.     No NEW inning can begin after the timer has expired.
            International Tie Breaker will be used in case of a tie during BRACKET PLAY.

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 bat(s) to the list prior to bringing them into play.

Penalty: Player is declared an OUT - PLAYER AND COACH are EJECTED FROM THE GAME.

           
You may contact the manufacturer to inquire on the status of an unlisted bat.

It is the coach/managers responsibility to know the rules and bylaws of NSA.
 Ignorance of a rule or bylaw does not negate the penalty.
 NSA rule book is available online 24/7 at www.playnsa.com


Gate/Admission fees
will NOT be charged at this tournament.
 

Pool Play      Printable Version (PDF) of Pool Play  

2008 14u  NSA Spring Classic  
May 10-11, 2008    Cooperstown - Jackson  
         
POOL A - 14u Division W = 2 Points L  = 0 Points Tie  = 1 Point Totals
           
  1)  Mattawan Thunderkats        
  2)  Great Lakes Classic        
  3)  Ann Arbor Gold - Kennedy        
         
  POOL B - 14u Division W = 2 Points L  = 0 Points Tie  = 1 Point Totals
  4)  MI Bulldogs        
  5)  Hang Tuf        
  6)  Kalamazoo Klash 94        
  7)  Oakland Cobras Green        
         
ALL POOL Games will have a 1 HOUR 20 Minute time limit.
POOL Play Games CAN end in a TIE, EXCEPT 2nd vs 3rd & Winner vs 1st.       No new inning can begin after timer has expired.  
         
Game Times Field #3 Field #4      
         
SAT 8:00 AM 1 vs 2 4 vs 5      
         
SAT 9:30AM 1 vs 3 6 vs 7      
         
SAT 11:00 AM 2 vs 3 5 vs 7      
         
SAT 12:30 PM Pool A 2nd vs 3rd 4 vs 6      
         
SAT 2:00 PM 5 vs 6 4 vs 7      
         
SAT 3:30 PM Pool A Winner vs 1st x      
         
SAT 5:00 PM Bracket Play Begins Bracket Play Begins      
         
Tie Breakers Order of Finish for Pool Play:
1.  Win - Loss Record    2. Head to Head    3. Run Differential w/teams tied    4. Runs Against    5. Runs Scored
         
         
This schedule is current at the time of posting to website. The schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen
circumstances, such as teams dropping out, or weather conditions. If there has been a change in the schedule
that does not effect your first game time, you will receive a revised copy at the tournament site.
  If your first game is effected our office will contact you.


 

Bracket Play       PRINTABLE VERSION (PDF) of BRACKET PLAY

14u NSA Spring Classic - Double Elimination Bracket
May 10-11, 2008      Cooperstown - Jackson
ALL Games will have a 1 HOUR 20 Minute time limit.    No new inning can begin after timer has expired.  
         
         
1st Pool B        
         
Sat 8:00PM   (4        
  Field #3        
3rd Pool B          
Sat 5:00PM   (1          
Field 3          
           
2nd Pool A   Sun 11:00AM   (9      
    Field #3      
3rd Pool A          
Sat 5:00PM   (2          
Field #4          
           
2nd Pool B Sun 8:00AM   (5        
  Field #3     Sun 2:00PM   (12  
4th Pool B       Field #3  
Sat 6:30PM   (3         Sun 3:30PM   (13
Field #4         Field #3
           
1st Pool A          
         
    Loser 9    
Loser 4        
Sun 9:30AM   (8   Sun 12:30PM   (11    
Loser 2 Field #4   Field #3    
Sun 8:00AM   (6          
Field #4   Sun 11:00AM   (10