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DUDLEY/NSA Men's "D" SUPER World Series
October 7-9, 2011
Caswell Park – Knoxville, TN
Knox County Sportspark – Knoxville, TN
UPDATED HOTEL INFORMATION - IMPORTANT  9-1-11
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Last Updated: 09/28/2011

UPDATES for this tournament will be covered on the Internet Radio Show
on Sunday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
ALL COACHES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE INVOLVED BY VISITING:
www.NSAintheDirt.com  and clicking on the tab "RADIO SHOW"

NOTE: ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY FRIDAY at 4:00 PM.



Click here - NSA SUPER WORLD 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 FRIDAY at 4:00 PM.
 Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
DO NOT call the Tournament Director to request an exemption from FRIDAY,
as ALL TEAMS will be expected to play Friday evening!
 

SITES:  Caswell Park – Knoxville, TN  and   Knox County Sportspark – Knoxville, TN

TOURNAMENT CONTACTS:   Mark “Twig” Ogletree – 931.319.0669 or twignsa@twlakes.net
                                          Sonja Ritchie – 859.983.4169 or sonjaritchiensa@aol.com
                                          Tournament UIC:  Randy Holt
                        
                          Super World Coordinator:  Bill Horton   www.NSASuperWorld.com

ENTRY FEE:   Entry Form, SIGNED Copy of Official NSA ONLINE Rosters - Complete and Correct for ALL PLAYERS,
and Entry Fees MUST be received by the NSA National office in Kentucky*   *Address on  Entry Form
BY THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES:  
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 Championship PLUS
                    team must participate in either or both: Super Regional or World Series Tournament.
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.
Points Leader w/o Berth after the results of State Championship is posted will receive berth &  MUST VALIDATE the berth by participating in
             either Region or World and must submit $350 entry fee within 14 DAYS of the completion of State Championship.

NOTE:  Failure for the team to VALIDATE their Berth or submit the Entry Form, Official NSA SIGNED Online Roster with
Complete and Correct information, and Entry Fee in form of Cashiers Check/Money Order 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!
 * ALL TEAMS SUBMIT the FEE AND PAPERWORK - DIRECTLY to the Super Coordinators OFFICE - NOT YOUR STATE DIRECTOR!
   Entry fee for this event is $350.00.     Money order or cashiers check only.  Personal or sponsor/company checks will NOT be accepted.  
Under NO circumstances will a team be permitted to submit a roster at the tournament site.

FORMAT: Double Elimination

ROSTER CHECK IN:   1 1/2 hours prior to first game time. Locations will be announced at the Mandatory managers meeting Friday at 1:00 PM.
Bring entire team at one time, 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 Super 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.
Note: Player additions must be added prior to the tournament entry deadline for Super 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 Deadline Date - 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:  Friday, October 7th at 1:00 PM EST  ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY BY 4:00 PM on FRIDAY
UPDATES for this tournament will be covered on the Internet Radio Show on Sunday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
ALL COACHES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE INVOLVED BY VISITING:   www.NSAintheDirt.com and clicking on the tab "RADIO SHOW"
Days Inn
5335 Central Ave Pike
Knoxville, TN 37912
865.687.5800
ALL teams MUST have a representative at this meeting, as important tournament matters
 will be discussed.  Maximum of two (2) individuals per team.
LIVE DRAW for bracket will be done at this time.   Draw will be covered live on In The Dirt Radio Show which can be found at www.nsainthedirt.com.

FIRST GAME TIMES / Draw:   LIVE DRAW for bracket will be done at the managers meeting.
  Draw will be covered live on In The Dirt Radio Show which can be found at www.nsainthedirt.com.
  Brackets will also be posted on www.playtnnsa.com  by 3:00 PM EST.
 

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 and umpires are ready to start.

 SOFTBALL: The DUDLEY NSA black stitched optic yellow NSA Stamped Softball, 44 core/400 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.

PROTESTS: There will be a $75.00 (cash only) protest fee. If the protest is allowed, fee will be refunded.
All umpire judgment calls are final.

CONDITIONS: The tournament committee reserves the right to rule on matters as they occur, including any
deemed necessary to complete the tournament. This includes changing the game time, field number,
or tournament format, due to unforeseen circumstances (weather, etc.). The committee, sponsors, and hosts
 assumes that all players are competing at their own risk and will not be liable for accidents or injuries.
Entry into 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. 

AWARDS: Individual & team sponsor awards will be given in accordance with NSA Rules.
The First Place team from the MEN'S "D" SUPER World Series will receive up to fifteen (15)
Dudley/NSA SUPER World Champion rings as part of their awards package.  
   (Click on Picture to enlarge drawing of Championship Rings. Not shown Actual Size.)
                               
                        Team Awards 1st - 4th Place
                        Individuals 1st - 4th Place
                        All World Team - 12 Players and Tournament MVP Awards

                        
          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:    It is HIGHLY recommended that Teams stay at either of the 3 Host Hotels in Knoxville,
They are the 3 closest hotels to both Ball Parks.(within 5-6 miles) These hotels will likely the
only hotels available since they are holding rooms as the Tennessee Vols host the Georgia Bulldogs
that weekend and most hotels are already booked. Be sure to let them know you want the NSA
Super World rate or you will be charged and BE SURE TO BOOK EARLY as they will release all
rooms to the public on September 24th for any rooms that are not booked under the block that they have agreed to.

Days Inn North
5335 Central Ave Pike
Knoxville, TN 37912
865.687.5800
Rate is $75/night when you use NSA Super D World Series Rate

Sleep Inn North
5460 Central Ave Pike
Knoxville, TN 37912
865.688.7300
Rate is $75/night when you use NSA Super D World Series Rate

UPDATED HOTEL INFORMATION FOR QUALITY INN - IF you had made reservations
at the other Quality Inn, you should change them.  9-1-11

117 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN, US, 37912
  • Phone: (865) 342-3701

Rate is $75/night when you use NSA Super D World Series Rate


ADMISSION: ADMISSION: $10.00 Weekend for Adults or $5 Day for Adults.
Kids 10 and under are free. Be sure your team knows about the admission charge
so there will be no embarrassment at the gate for your team or spectators.
 Note: There are no refunds on admission charges for any reason.

AIRPORT:    McGee Tyson Airport – Knoxville, TN - http://www.tys.org 

WEATHER HOT LINE: TBA

SOUVENIRS:   There will be a variety of Souvenirs available at both parks. Please shop early while supplies last.
We will take orders for certain apparel items that may be sold out before the end of the event.

PARK POLICIES:  Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.
No alcohol or drugs allowed. NO PETS - Leashed or unleashed. Please pick up all trash. Help us keep our parks clean, this includes parking areas.


CONDUCT: Managers/Coach are responsible for knowing the rules & bylaws of NSA and keeping their players and spectators informed & under control
at all times.  This includes On & Off the field, at the park or the hotels.  Abusive language/behavior will not be tolerated. 
Spectators, Players and/or teams may be removed from the tournament without refund.

 ATTRACTIONS:   http://www.knoxville.org 
More details to be added to this section in the very near future.
Be sure to check back as we will have more information on things to do in Knoxville when your not on the diamonds.
 

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!