NSA Women's World Series

NSA WOMEN'S World Series - Northern Zone
Women's C & D
Sept. 5-7, 2008
Berliner Park - Columbus, OH
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Last Updated: 08/12/2008

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY World Series at .
Entry into this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director and request an exemption from early
start as ALL teams will be expected to play the earliest starting time!

SITE: Berliner Park Columbus, OH

OFFICIALS: Sonja Ritchie sdr229@aol.com 859-983-4169

Watch for updates at NSA Northern Zone – www.NSANORTH.com Click on: Post Season Packets

ENTRY & DEADLINE: Entry fees, Entry Form, Online Rosters, and other information MUST be
submitted and received by your respective State Director no later than Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $275.00 with payment made by Money Order, Cashiers Check, or Cash ONLY.
Personal checks will NOT be accepted.
Entry fees MUST go through your State Director – NO EXCEPTIONS!
Under NO circumstances will a team be permitted to submit a roster at the tournament site.
Note: Failure for the team to submit the entry form, entry fee, and SIGNED Online Roster by
the deadline listed above will result in the team losing their berth and any travel monies won.

** ALL TEAMS MUST BE properly registered ONLINE with NSA and their ROSTER MUST be ONLINE with
ALL INFORMATION COMPLETE and CORRECT by the ENTRY DEADLINE or the team will not be allowed to participate.
State Directors should have a SIGNED copy of your team roster on file. Please verify with them if they need a copy.

FORMAT: Three Game Format
All divisions shall be offered with the Tournament Director having the right to combine two divisions
due to lack of teams. The Northern Zone VP must approve any changes in the format or the combination of the Divisions.

Player Party:

MANAGERS MEETING: Yes

ROSTER CHECK IN:    1.5 before 1st game
Bring Entire Team, Roster Check with Driver's License or government issue picture ID will be done at this time.
YOUR STATE DIRECTOR must submit/approve Rosters to be used at the tournament site.
Roster checks will be conducted prior to team's first game.
Each player will be required to have government issue picture ID with them at all times.
Names will NOT be added to any roster at the tournament site.
Wrist Bands will be secured on each legal player's wrist and must be worn during entire tournament.
If player loses band then they must be rechecked with their Drivers License or government issue photo ID.
No Driver's License or government issue photo ID, no band - no play.
Additional roster checks may be conducted at any time during the tournament.

SOFTBALL: Worth / Anaconda

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

TOURNAMENT DRAW: World Series

GAMES: All teams must be ready to play 30 minutes before scheduled game time and have lineups
turned in 15 minutes before game time. Coin toss will take place at this time and if field is ready you
WILL PLAY BALL. All games could be moved from field to field to keep us on schedule. Just because
your field is behind does NOT mean that you can show up late. Be at the fields ready to play or be
ready to receive a forfeit.

PROTEST: There will be a $75.00 CASH ONLY protest fee. If protest is allowed, the fee will be refunded.

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, due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.). The committee assumes 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.

UNIFORMS: To be in strict accordance with NSA team dress code. NO METAL or METAL TIPPED CLEATS!

PLAYING RULES: NSA rules will govern all play in strict accordance with the NSA Rule Book.
NSA Rule Book is available online 24/7 at: www.playnsa.com

    NOTICE: It is the responsibility of the Coach/Manager and/or Sponsor for knowing the NSA rules and bylaws.
    Ignorance of an NSA rule or bylaw does not negate the penalty.
    Entry in to any NSA tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to all rules and bylaws of NSA,
    including the refund policy. There are NO entry refunds after the entry deadline.
    The NSA Rule Book contains full refund request policy, available online 24/7 www.playnsa.com
    If the tournament dates include a Friday Date, the team understands the Tournament MAY BEGIN
    ON FRIDAY, and that THE TEAM MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLAY ON FRIDAY.
    Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to these conditions.

    NOTE: ANY Team found with illegal, ineligible, suspended player(s) or teams that have not met the
    NSA Qualifying procedures will be immediately disqualified and removed from the tournament. Teams will
    be removed without refund to their entry fee, and without reimbursement for any travel expenses or any other
    fees incurred by the team, spectators or sponsors. The team, coach and player(s) can be suspended from NSA.

HOME RUN RULE:
"C" - 2 with one UP "D" - 1 then and out

ADMISSION: $5 parking daily
Be sure your team knows about this so there will be no embarrassment at the gate for your team or spectators.

AWARDS: Individual & team sponsor awards will be given in accordance with NSA Rules.

LODGING: Woodfin Suites Hotel
4130 Tuller Road
Dublin, OH 43017
To make reservations contact Kelly Bonkofsky at kbonkofsky@woodfinsuites.com or by phone at 614-766-7762 ext. 444

Weather Line: 502-550-0277

AIRPORT:

SOUVENIRS: Yes

CONDUCT: Managers are responsible for knowing the rules and keeping their players &
spectators under control. Abusive language/behavior will not be tolerated.
Spectators, Players and/or teams may be removed from the tournament without refund.

PARK POLICIES: Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.
No Alcohol

COMMENTS:

SPONSORS: Worth / Anaconda

We wish to THANK YOU in advance for your co-operation and participation in this tournament, and for
working with us to make it a great success!!!
GOOD LUCK!