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NSA Men’s "D"  World Series
Sept 12-14, 2008
indpls sports park - indianapolis, in
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Last Updated: 05/11/2008

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY Friday at 5.
Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director to request an exemption from early games,
as ALL TEAMS will be expected to play first game times..


SITE:  
indpls sports park  6701 s harding st  indianapolis, in  46247

OFFICIALS:
   r foltz    rbfoltz1@cs.com    317-293-1776

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

ENTRY & DEADLINE: Entry fees, Entry Form, Online Rosters - Complete & Correct, and other information MUST be submitted and received by your respective State Director  no later than
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
.   Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $280.00  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:

MANAGERS MEETING:  yes
 
ROSTER CHECK IN:
    yes
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:  5.00 pm fre?

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.

SOFTBALL: 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.

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: Limit - One (1), the first home run OVER the limit will be an out and any
subsequent home runs will have the progressive homerun rule in effect.
See NSA online rule book (www.playnsa.com) if you need clarification of this rule.

ADMISSION2.00-3.00
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.
The First Place team from the MEN'S "D" World Series will receive up to fifteen (15) NSA World Champions
watches as part of their awards package.   Click on Picture below to view.

                                  

BERTH & TRAVEL $: 
1st - 3rd Place teams receive berths to the NSA Men’s "D" Super World Series that will be played in 
October 3-5, 2008  Las Vegas, NV The berths are unpaid berths.
First & Second Place teams will receive Travel Money based on $12.50 per team entered into World Series.
Travel money will be passed down through the 4th Place team if the top teams decline the berth.
The entry fee of $300.00 for the Super World Series must be submitted DIRECTLY to the SUPER WORLD COORDINATOR WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE COMPLETION OF THE WORLD SERIES, 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.
Please see www.NSASuperWorld.com for more information on the Super World Series & Qualified Teams.

LODGING
 

AIRPORT INFO   indpls

SOUVENIRS: yes

WEATHER HOT LINE 317-784-7447

SOUVENIRS
:  
yes

 

PARK POLICIES:  no pets,food/drinks brought in
 We will enforce these rules at all times. 

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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!