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                        16u-18u NSA Firecracker Xplosion
                          July 3, 2010   
                 
            
Fort Gratiot

Michigan NSA Scholarship Weekend


Directions to Fort Gratiot      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 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

PORT HURON
Map for Port Huron Area Fields


 

Gratiot Park Field (NOT SHOWN ON MAP) - Port Huron Area
If address does NOT show up on Mapquest please use directions below!

Fields are at the Ft. Gratiot Middle School
3985 Keewahdin Rd
Ft. Gratiot, MI

Take I-94 to the end (Which turns into PINE GROVE)
Stay on Pine Grove for 1 1/2 miles.  Take M-136 WEST (Keewahdin Rd)
Stay on M-136 (Keewahdin Rd) for 2 1/4 miles to State Rd.

Turn LEFT on State Rd.  Ft. Gratiot Middle School is on this corner.

IF NEEDED - Additional fields will be listed:

PINE GROVE Park is on the MAP (Top Right) and
North River Road
(NOT SHOWN ON MAP)- Port Huron Area
Take I-94 to the end (Which turns into PINE GROVE)
Stay on Pine Grove for 1 mile. 
Turn LEFT on North River Road. (Shell Gas Station on left & Coplingers Used Cars on Corner)
3 Short Blocks on LEFT will be North River Road Softball Field (green sign) - Across from the Speedy Q Market.

 

 

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

NSA 16-18u NSA FIRECRACKER XPLOSION
July 3rd, 2010     Fort Gratiot    SATURDAY ONLY
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 W = 2 Points L  = 0 Point Tie  =1 Points Totals
           
  1)  Thumbbuddies        
  2)  Pioneer         
  3)  Michigan Mavericks        
         
  POOL B W = 2 Points L  = 0 Point Tie  =1 Points Totals
  4)   Marine City Heat        
  5)   SCS Sharks        
  6)   Oakland Lady A's        
         
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 # 2 Field # 3      
         
SAT 8:00 AM 1 vs 2 4 vs 5      
         
SAT 9:30 AM 2 vs 3 5 vs 6      
         
SAT 11:00 AM 1 vs 3 4 vs 6      
         
Break Break      
         
SAT 1:30 PM Bracket Play Bracket Play      
         
         
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 - 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
 

2010 NSA 16u-18u NSA FIRECRACKER XPLOSION - Championship Bracket
July 3rd, 2010   Fort Gratiot    SATURDAY ONLY
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.
       
       
       
 1st in Pool A      
SAT 3:00 PM        ( 3        
 3rd in Pool A Field #2      
SAT 1:30 PM           ( 1        
Field #2   SAT 6:00 PM      ( 5    
    Field #2 Champions  
2nd in Pool B        
       
       
1st in Pool B      
SAT 3:00 PM        ( 4      
Field #3      
 3rd in Pool B        
SAT 1:30 PM          
Field #3        
       
2nd in Pool A        
       
       
     
CONSOLATION BRACKET      
       
       
Loser Game 1        
SAT 4:30 PM            ( 6        
Field #3        
         
Loser Game 2 SAT  6:00 PM      ( 8        
Field #3      
IF NEEDED      
       
       
Loser Game 4 - IF LOST 1st Game in Bracket        
SAT 4:30 PM           ( 7        
Field #2    IF NEEDED        
         
Loser Game 3 - IF LOST 1st Game in Bracket