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NSA Men's "C" Super REGIONAL
August 23, 2008
Hatfield Park - New Richmond, Wi
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Last Updated: 04/13/2008

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY Saturday at 9:00 AM
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
times as all teams will be expected to play at first game time.
   

SITE:   Hatfield Park Rte 64 & Rte 65 New Richmond, Wi 54017

OFFICIALS:   Jim Valentine   WisconsinNSA@gmail.com   (262)862-7165

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, August 15, 2008.   Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $225.00  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, Ensure their State Director has a SIGNED COPY of the
Official NSA ONLINE Roster with ALL information Complete and Correct, and Entry Fee by the deadline listed
above will result in the team losing the berth and all 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 MUST have a SIGNED copy of your team roster on file.  Please verify with them if they need a copy.

FORMAT: 2 games

MANAGERS MEETING:         None

ROSTER CHECK IN:   1/2 prior to game time
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 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 TIME/TOURNAMENT DRAW:  9:00:00 AM

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 30 MINUTES EARLY IF FIELD IS OPEN.

SOFTBALL: Teams supply

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: Two (2) with 1 UP.

ADMISSION:      no
Be sure your team knows about this 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.

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

BERTH/TRAVEL:  1st Place: receives an unpaid berth to the "C" Super World Series in October 3-5, 2008
 St. Louis, Missouri and travel money is based on $25 per team entered in the National Regional Tournament.
Travel money may be passed down through the 4  th place team if the top three teams decline the berth.
2nd Place: receives an unpaid berth to the "C" Super World Series in October 3-5, 2008
 St. Louis, Missouri NO TRAVEL and team may by pass the World Series.
The entry fee of $300.00 for the Super World Series must be submitted DIRECTLY to the SUPER WORLD
COORDINATOR, WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS of the completion of the REGIONAL to retain the berth and travel money.
1st-4th Place: receives an unpaid berth to the "C" World Series - Contact your State Director for the location of the World Series you will be attending.  List of Tournaments.
It is the teams responsibility to ensure the correct entry fees, form of payment and completed forms needed
are RECEIVED by their State Director no later than the tournament Entry Deadline.  Failure to submit the 
appropriate paperwork by the deadline listed above will result in the team losing the berth and travel monies won.  
The berth will then be passed to the next highest finisher.
Please see www.NSASuperWorld.com for more information on the Super World Series & Qualified Teams.

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.

LODGING:    Working on

AIRPORT:  Minn/St. Paul Intl Airport

WEATHER HOT LINE:   (262)862-7165

SOUVENIRS:  None

PARK POLICIES:  No carry Ins
 We will enforce these rules at all times. 

COMMENTS:  Sign up deadline is 5 PM on Aug 19

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!