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                10u NSA Sidewinder Shootout
                 July 9-10-11, 2010
                 Waterford

Note:  Shell Park and Rotary Park will be used this weekend.
            Please watch your brackets as to which Park & Field you will be using.

                   Michigan NSA Scholarship Weekend

          Coach/Manager Reminder      Directions or 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. 

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 SITE.  We 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 BE CHARGED at this tournament. 
Please be sure to inform your team so there will be no embarrassment at the gate for your team or spectators. 
NOTE: There are no refunds of admission charges for any reason.

Friday $5 per car
Saturday and Sunday $7 per car
Weekend pass $10




 

Pool Play       Printable Version (PDF) of  Pool Play  
 

2010 NSA 10u NSA SIDEWINDER SHOOTOUT
July 9-11, 2010        
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.
     
  10u Division W = 2 Points L  = 0 Points Tie  = 1 Point Totals
           
  1)  Oakland Sidewinder        
  2)  Richmond Blues        
  3)  Finesse        
  4)  Ice Fastpitch Blue        
           
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 SHELL PARK
Field #2		        
         
SAT 8:00 AM 1 vs 2        
         
SAT 9:30 AM 3 vs 4        
         
SAT 11:00 AM 1 vs 3        
         
SAT 12:30 PM 2 vs 4        
         
SAT 2:00 PM 1 vs 4        
         
SAT 3:30 PM 2 vs 3        
           
SUNDAY
12:30 PM		 Bracket Play Begins        
         
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       PRINTABLE VERSION (PDF) of BRACKET PLAY

10u NSA SIDEWINDER SHOOTOUT - Championship Bracket
  July 9-11, 2010   Waterford  
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    
SUN 12:30 PM - SHELL #2    
     
     
3rd Place    
     
     
  GAME # 3  
  SUN 3:30 PM  
  SHELL #2 CHAMPION
     
     
     
4th Place    
     
     
GAME # 2    
SUN  2:00 PM  - SHELL #2    
     
     
1st Place    
     

 

 

 

 

Directions 
 Shell Park: 4373 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI
13 acres located off Dixie Hwy. FACILITIES: Three softball fields with benches and stands, picnic
facility includes a shelter, tables and grills, playground equipment and concession stand with restrooms.
 

Directions to Shell Park:
Traveling North on I-75 to  Dixie Hwy/Waterford  Exit.  Turn Left onto Dixie Hwy.
5-6 Miles will cross over Williams Lake Road. 
Park is Approximately 3/4 Miles past Williams Lake Rd on right hand side.
(Between Car Washes - Across from Sashabaw Rd)
If you hit Burke Lumber, you have gone TOO FAR!

Directions to Shell Park:
Traveling South on I-75 to  Dixie Hwy/Waterford  Exit.  Turn Right onto Dixie Hwy.
5-6 Miles will cross over Williams Lake Road. 
Park is Approximately 3/4 Miles past Williams Lake Rd on right hand side.
(Between Car Washes - Across from Sashabaw Rd)
If you hit Burke Lumber, you have gone TOO FAR!

Directions to Shell Park:
Traveling East on M-59 to Williams Lake Road.  Turn Left onto Williams Lake Rd.
Stay on Williams Lake Road to Dixie Hwy - Turn Right onto Dixie Hwy
Park is Approximately 3/4 Miles past Williams Lake Rd on right hand side.
(Between Car Washes - Across from Sashabaw Rd)
If you hit Burke Lumber, you have gone TOO FAR! 

Directions to Shell Park:
Traveling West on M-59 to Airport Road.  Turn right on Airport Road.
Take Airport to Williams Lake Rd, Turn Right.
Stay on Williams Lake Road to Dixie Hwy - Turn Right onto Dixie Hwy
Park is Approximately 3/4 Miles past Williams Lake Rd on right hand side.
(Between Car Washes - Across from Sashabaw Rd)
If you hit Burke Lumber, you have gone TOO FAR! 

 Rotary Park: 5485 Tubbs Road, Waterford, MI
Note: ROTARY PARK is 3/4 (three quarters) of a mile from Shell Park.
8.4 acres located on Tubbs Rd. FACILITIES: Shelter, restrooms,
storage and concessions building, two softball fields, play area.