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NSA Men’s INDUSTRIAL  World Series
Men's "A - COMP" and Men's "B - REC" Divisions
SEPT 25TH, 2010
Indianapolis Sports Park – indianapolis, in

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Last Updated: 01/21/2010

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY Saturday at 8.00 am.
Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director and request an exemption from an
Early Start Time as ALL Teams will be expected to play the earliest game time.


SITE: Indianapolis Sports Park   6701 s. harding st   indianapolis, in  46217

OFFICIALS:  RICHARD FOLTZ   rbfoltz1@cs.com   317-784-7447

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

ENTRY & DEADLINE: Entry Form, Official NSA ONLINE Signed Rosters - Complete and Correct,
and Entry Fees MUST be received by your respective State Director
no later than
FRIDAY SEPT 17 2010
.     Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $225.00  with payment made by Money Order, Cashiers Check, or Cash ONLY.  
Personal & Sponsor or Company 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.
NOTEIndustrial teams participating in the World Series must submit with their roster
a letter signed by an Executive of the Personnel Department or an Officer of the company in order to certify 
that each player listed on that teams roster is a bonafide full-time employee with more than sixty (60) days of
continuous service with that teams sponsor.  For a complete listing of player eligibility rules, please see online rule
book at: www.playnsa.com   click on: Rule Book.

FORMAT: double

MANAGERS MEETING:  1 hour before 1st time sot

ROSTER CHECK IN:  At Least 1 Hour Prior to 1st Game at concession Stand.  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 Rosters to 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 for ANY REASON.
Wrist bands will be secured on each legal players wrist and must be worn during entire tournament. 
If player loses band then they must be rechecked with their Drivers License - 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.

First Game TimeON INDIANANSA.COM MESSAGE BOARD

GAMES
:  It is required that all teams be AT THE FIELD, READY TO PLAY - 1/2 HOUR PRIOR TO
SCHEDULED GAME TIME
.  GAMES MAY BEGIN UP TO THIRTY (30) MINUTES EARLY IF FIELD IS OPEN.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:  
See the NSA Rule Book for a complete listing of player eligibility rules.   www.playnsa.com

Players must be Full-time employees with more than sixty (60) days of continuous service with the teams sponsor.
Industrial teams are allowed three (3) non-employees on their roster, but MUST designate those three
players on the roster.
If any team members are also from a NSA Registered Men's "B" or above team, the team MUST
participate in the Men's "A" Division for the Industrial or Shipper and Freight World Series.

NOTEALL teams (Industrial or Union) participating in the World Series must submit with their roster
a letter signed by an Executive of the Personnel Department or an Officer of the company in order to certify 
that each player listed on that teams roster is a bonafide full-time employee with more than sixty (60) days of
continuous service with that teams sponsor.  

Union Teams may participate in the Industrial World Series as long as they meet the following requirements:
        1.  All Players must be active members of the union they are representing.
        2.  All Players must have sixty (60) days of continuous service with the union they are representing.

 For a complete listing of player eligibility rules, please see online rule book at: www.playnsa.com   click on: Rule Book.

 SOFTBALL: worth 44/400

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.

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
Class "A" - Four (4) with one UP
Class "B" One (1) with progressive penalty.

ADMISSIONADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED 3.00 PER DAY

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

LODGING:      tba 

AIRPORT INFOindy

WEATHER HOT LINE: 317-784-7447

SOUVENIRS: yes

PARK POLICIES: Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.
NO ALCOHOL (Including Parking Lot) - NO PETS - NO COOLERS

No Bikes or Skateboards.  See Park website for more details.  www.Kalamazoo.com

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.

COMMENTS

SPONSORS:  TBA

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!