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NSA Men’s "C"  Northern WORLD SERIES
September 17-19, 2010
National City River Road Park - Kankakee, IL
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Last Updated: 01/17/2010

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY FRIDAY at 8:00:00 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:National City River Road Park  1850 River Road  Kankakee IL, 60901

OFFICIALS:  Gerry Gund  illinoisnsa@comcast.net  815-932-4536

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

ENTRY & DEADLINE: Entry Form, Official NSA ONLINE Rosters - Complete and Correct,
and Entry Fees MUST be submitted and received by your respective State Director
no later than 
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
.    Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $290.00  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.

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: Double Elimination

MANAGERS MEETING: No Special Coaches Meeting - Coaches Check in with Team.
All players must have Government Issue Photo ID on hand AT ALL TIMES.

ROSTER CHECK IN:   1 hour prior to first game at the white tournament headquarters tent. $2.00 band replacement fee.
Additional roster checks may be conducted at any time during the tournament.
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.

SOFTBALL: All 12" Decker NSA Stamped Optic Yellow Leather Black-Stitch 44/400 softballs will be supplied.

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: Game times will be posted on www.illinoisnsa.com on Monday, September 13th, 2010 after 6 PM.

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.


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.  Committee reserves the right to select additional 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.

HOME RUN RULE: Two (2) with one up.

ADMISSIONA parking pass of $10 will be charged for each car (limit 4) and $30 per RV. 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.
                 

Berths & Travel $: 1st-3rd Place teams receive berth to the NSA Men's "C" SUPER World Series
that will be played in October 8-10, 2010 in Broken Arrow/Tulsa, OK.  The berths are unpaid berths.
First & Second Place teams will receive Travel Money based on $12.50 per team entered into the 
World Series.  Travel money will be passed down through the 4  th Place team is top teams decline.
The entry fee of $350.00 for the Super World Series must be submitted DIRECTLY to the SUPER WORLD
COORDINATOR, WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION
OF THE WORLD TOURNAMENT
to retain the berth and travel money
.
Failure to submit the entry fee 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.

LODGING:   Our host hotel is the Holiday Inn Express located conveniently off I-57 exit 315 and only 10 minutes
 from River Road Park. The hotel is next to Northfield Square Mall and an assortment of restaurants/bars.
62 Ken Hayes Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-932-4411
Ask for NSA team rates. 
 
AIRPORT INFOChicago O'Hare, or Chicago Midway about 1 hour each way. There is a lot of construction from O'Hare.

WEATHER HOT LINE: 815-773-4305

SOUVENIRS: Visit our souvenir tent, located next to the concession stand, for a variety of Men's C World Series shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more!

PARK POLICIES: NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS (Including Parking Lot) A concession stand is available
with a variety of food and drinks to meet your team needs (including ice cold beer). We will enforce these rules at all times.
 

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

COMMENTS:  For more information on attractions and accommodations please visit http://www.visitkankakeecounty.com/
There are hitting areas located next to the river, north of the complex.

SPONSORSThank you to Maximum Performance, Inc. for helping to sponsor this tournament.

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!