Welcome to the National Softball Association's

Back

                 12u NSA Beat the Heat at Lake Michigan
                          July 9-11, 2010
                                   Softball World - Muskegon

          Michigan NSA Scholarship Weekend


Directions      Coach/Manager Reminder     

Click here to view:   Pool Play          Bracket Play          Hotels

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

NO METAL CLEATS for 10u-12u-14u divisions.

ROSTER: ALL PLAYERS MUST BE ENTERED on to the NSA ONLINE Roster prior to participation.
DO NOT wait until the day before the tournament to add players.

All teams MUST have an Official NSA ONLINE roster, filled out, printed & Attain 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. 

 
 

If you have ANY questions, please contact the MI NSA Office.
Monday - Thursday   10 am to 5 pm
810-629-9551

 

 

Pool Play
Click here for PRINTABLE VERSION (PDF) of POOL PLAY
 

12u NSA BEAT the HEAT @ Lake Michigan
July 9-10-11, 2010      Softball World - Muskegon
It is MANDATORY for Participation & also the COACH/MANAGER's RESPONSIBILITY to BRING:
1. Printed COPY OF THE
NSA ONLINE ROSTER - ALL info Complete & Correct - with ALL SIGNATURES
ALL PLAYERS MUST BE ENTERED on to the NSA ONLINE Roster prior to participation.
2.  COPY OF THE TEAM INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
Coach/Manager must have birth certificates on hand in case of protest.
 
       Copies of the Roster & Insurance Certificate MUST be turned in at CHECK IN to the
       Tournament Director PRIOR to the teams first game time and will NOT be returned.
       
POOL A - 12u Division W = 2 Points L  = 0 Point Tie  =1 Points Totals
           
  1)   Coleman Crush        
  2)   Grand Rapids Blaze        
  3)   High Octane        
  4)   Oakland Cobras 11u        
           
         
         
ALL POOL Games will have a 1 HOUR 20 Minute time limit.
POOL Play Games CAN end in a TIE - No new inning can begin after timer has expired. 
International tie breaker will be used in case of a tie during BRACKET PLAY.
ALL teams must be AT their field READY TO PLAY 15 minutes Prior to Game Time.
Games can begin up to 15 minutes early if fields are available.
     
Game Times Field # 1 Field # 2      
         
SAT 8:30 AM 1 vs 2 3 vs 4      
         
SAT 10:00 PM 1 vs 3 2 vs 4      
         
SAT 11:30 AM X X      
         
SAT 1:00 PM 1 vs 4 2 vs 3      
         
SAT 5:30 PM Bracket Game Bracket Game      
         
         
Tie Breakers Order of Finish for Pool Play:
1.  Win - Loss - Tie Point Total   2. Head to Head    3. Run Differential w/teams tied    4. Runs Against    5. Runs Scored

NOTE:  In pools with 3 teams that use the "Bowlers Finish" mini bracket games or 2nd vs 3rd  and Winner vs 1st:
Pool Play order of finish will be used to determine how teams are put into the "Bowlers Finish" mini bracket. 
 The "Bowlers Finish" will be used to determine the seeding of teams into Bracket Play.
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:

Click Here for a PRINTABLE VERSION (PDF) of the BRACKET

12u NSA Beat the Heat @ Lake MI - Championship Bracket
July 9-11, 2010   Softball World - Muskegon
ALL BRACKET Games will have a 1 HOUR 20 MINUTE time limit.  
International Tie Breaker will be used in case of a tie in Bracket Play.
ALL teams must be AT their field READY TO PLAY 15 minutes Prior to Game Time.   
Games can begin up to 15 minutes early if fields are available.
     
 
       
2nd Place    
     
GAME # 1    
5:30 PM Saturday    
Field #1    
     
     
3rd Place    
     
     
  GAME # 3  
  7:00 PM Saturday  
  Field #2 CHAMPION
     
     
     
4th Place    
     
GAME # 2    
5:30 PM Saturday    
Field #2    
     
     
1st Place    
     

 

 

 

Directions:

Softball World
878 S. Mill Iron Rd
Muskegon, MI  49442

US 31 to Apple Avenue (M46) East 2 Miles to Mill Iron Rd. Left to Park Entrance.
Complex Number: 231-773-5042 if questions

Bring Shade tents as dugouts are not covered.

Park Rules:  All spectators and teams are expected to follow park rules at all times.
NO Pets - NO Coolers - No outside food or drink.
Team water Jugs are allowed

Full concession inside with pizza, subs, burritos, & nachos; water, gatorade, pop, etc.
Also has an outdoor grill with Montreal Steak burgers, cheeseburgers, brats, and chicken sandwiches.