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NSA/Dudley Men’s "B" SUPER World Series       
October 7-9, 2011
Muncie Sportsplex - Muncie, IN
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Last Updated: 09/26/2011 - SEE MANAGER MEETING INFORMATION

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

Only teams that have previously qualified & VALIDATED THEIR BERTH may participate in NSA Super World Series.
To view the Men's Super World Website for "How to Qualify" and a list of teams
that have qualified for the Super Worlds and other important information go to
www.NSASuperWorld.com

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:  Muncie Sportsplex   700 Country Club Rd - Muncie, Indiana    47034     (UPDATED ADDRESS 7-15-11)

Committee:   Super World Coodinator  Bill Horton  www.NSASuperWorld.com 

FORMAT:  Double Elimination

ENTRY FEE:   Entry Form, SIGNED Copy of Official NSA ONLINE Rosters - Complete and Correct,
                    and Entry Fees MUST be received by the NSA NATIONAL OFFICE in Kentucky.
BY THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES:  
        NOTE:  ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE NSA National Office in Kentucky.

          PAYMENT BY MAIL:  MUST BE IN THE FORM OF A MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK -
          NO PERSONAL OR SPONSOR CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED!  Personal checks or sponsor/company checks will be returned!
          MAKE PAYABLE TO: NSA
          Mail to:  NSA - Super World
          PO BOX 7
          Nicholasville, KY 40340

          PAYMENT BY CHARGE: This is a service offered for teams wishing to pay by charge.  If you wish to use this option,
          please contact Sonja at the NSA National Office 859-887-4114.

Team that wins a Super World NIT must submit $350.00 entry fee within 14 DAYS of the completion of NIT.
        NOTE: Teams that receive a Super NIT Berth MUST VALIDATE their berth by participating in their
         State Championships, PLUS either the Super Regional Tournament or World Series Tournament.
Team that wins a State Championship must submit $350.00 entry fee within 14 DAYS of the completion of STATE.
Top TWO teams in Regional Tournament must submit $350.00 entry fee within 14 DAYS of the completion of REGIONAL.
Top THREE teams in World Series must submit $350.00 entry fee within SEVEN (7) Days of completion of the World Series Tournament.

NOTE:  Failure for the team to VALIDATE their Berth or submit the Entry Form, a SIGNED copy of the Official NSA Online Roster with Complete and Correct information, and Entry Fee in form of Cashiers Check/Money Order or charge card by the deadline listed above will result in the team losing the berth and all travel monies won.

Late entries will NOT  be accepted.  SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR STATE DIRECTOR will DELAY YOUR ENTRY!

   Entry fee for this event is $350.00.     Money order, cashiers check  or charge card ONLY.  Personal or Sponsor checks will NOT be accepted.  
Under NO circumstances will a team be permitted to submit a roster at the tournament site.

ROSTER CHECK IN:  Teams must check in at least ONE HOUR prior to the first 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 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.

Roster NOTE:  Teams advancing to the Regional and/or World Series tournaments after participating
in a State Tournament, shall be allowed to add two (2) players from a NSA non-qualified team of the
same or lower class, to their roster with the approval from the Zone VP and/or the State Director. 
This exception only applies to teams that have vacant spots on their twenty-five (25) player roster form.
This means a TOTAL of two (2) players after the State Championship, not two players per tournament.
These players must be added to the official roster prior to Tournament Deadline - See Note. 
Note: Player additions must be added PRIOR to the tournament entry deadline for Regional and
World Series tournaments.

NOTE:  NSA Super World Rosters:
Teams advancing to the SUPER WORLD may add up to two (2) players between September 1st  and prior to the
Tournament Roster Deadline - ONLY IF THE TEAM HAS ROOM ON THEIR TWENTY-FIVE (25) PLAYER ROSTER. 
The players MUST come from a current NSA online roster of the same or lower class that has not
WON or RECEIVED a berth to the Super World Series.
You must fill out and submit the Player Addition form above for your State Director's approval.  
The NSA Super World Player Addition Form can be found at www.NSASuperWorld.com

MANAGERS MEETING:  MANDATORY Managers Meeting will be Friday October 7th at the Signature Inn Muncie Conference room 8:00  pm
Each team must have a representative present.  NO MORE THAN 2 REPRESENTATIVES per TEAM - Limited Space.  
BLIND DRAW for teams first game time will be done during the managers meeting.  All teams will be expected to play at 8:00 AM on Saturday. 

DRAW/FIRST GAME TIME:   Blind Draw will be done at the Mandatory Managers Meeting on Friday.

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.


SOFTBALLS:  «Softballs»
Softballs for Men’s Divisions will be supplied 12” NSA approved, black stitched, DUDLEY with cor/compression of 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.

PROTESTS:  There will be a $75 CASH ONLY protest fee.  If protest is allowed, the fee will be refunded.

CONDITIONS:  The tournament committee reserves the right to change any game time, playing fields
or dates, or make any other changes to conduct the tournament, including dropping the loser's bracket, 
if necessary in order to complete the tournament.  The tournament directors, sponsors, and hosts
assume that all players are competing at their own risk, and will not be liable for any accidents or
injuries.  Entry into this tournament constitutes agreement to these conditions.  Committee reserves the
right to add addition fields if necessary.

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.

HOMERUN RULE:  4 with one up

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

ADMISSION: «Admission»

AWARDS:  Individual & team sponsor awards will be given in accordance with NSA Rules.
                    1st-4th Place - Team Trophy
                    1st-3rd Place Individual Awards
                    12 All Tournament Awards
                    Tournament MVP Award and Best Defense Award
The First Place team from the MEN'S "B" SUPER World Series will receive up to fifteen (15)
NSA SUPER World Champion rings as part of their awards package.  
   (Click on Picture to enlarge drawing of Championship Rings. Not shown Actual Size.)
                                
        NOTE: Travel money is to be given out through the NSA National Headquarters ONLY.  Teams will
receive their travel funds in a form of a check made payable to their representative
(coach/manager listed through the online system) on file in the NSA National Office. 
Checks will be handed out AFTER the team has participated in their FIRST GAME at the SUPER WORLD SERIES.

 LODGING: 

ADMISSION: Players (in uniform) - $3.00 daily pass or $8.00 weekend pass/Spectators - $5.00 daily pass or $10.00 weekend pass
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. 

AIRPORT INFO: Indianapolis Int'l Airport - approx. 90 minutes travel time (from the Southwest)
Dayton Int'l Airport - approx. 1 hour 45 minutes travel time (from the East)
Fort Wayne Int'l Airport - approx. 90 minutes travel time (from the North)
 

SOUVENIRS:  There will be a variety of souvenir items available for
purchase each day during the tournament. We urge you to buy early, while supplies last.

PARK POLICIES: Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and food may not be brought on the premises at any time.
This includes the parking areas. No animals, regardless of age or size are allowed in the park.
We will strictly enforce these rules at all times.

ATTRACTIONS:

SPONSORS:   Thank you to DUDLEY for Sponsoring the NSA Super World Series

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!