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Dudley/NSA Men's
"E" SUPER World Series
October 3-5, 2008
Cherry Park / Hargett Park / Winthrop College Softball Complex -
Rock Hill, SC
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UPDATED:
06/16/2008
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 6:00 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:
Cherry Park Softball Complex
1466
Cherry Rd Rock Hill, SC 2973
Hargett & Winthrop College Softball Complex are within 1 Mile of Cherry Park
Complex on Cherry Rd.
COMMITTEE: Tommy
Zehmer 757-592-2817 nsava@aol.com
Mike Poe 919-625-3715
mike@carolinansa.com
Frank Cook 336-508-3154
frankcrook12@qmail.com
John Lynch 561-441-7486
johnluic@comcast.net
Ed Adams 412-559-6733 mred32@comcast.net Greg Fluery 401-623-0343
GFLEURYRINSA@aol.com
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 SUPER WORLD COORDINATORS office*
BY THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES:
Team that wins a Super World NIT must submit $300.00 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 $300.00 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 $300.00 entry fee
within 14 DAYS of the completion of REGIONAL.
Top THREE teams in World Series must submit $300.00 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, 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 $300.00. Money order or cashiers check 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.
FORMAT:
Double Elimination
ROSTER CHECK IN:
Friday, October 3rd 3:30 - 5:30 PM at Cherry Park entrance Gates.
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 (20) 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
October 1st.
No adult players may be added to an Official NSA Tournament Roster after
October 1st.
Note:
Player additions must be added prior to the tournament entry deadline
for Regional
and World Series tournaments.
NOTE: Teams advancing to the
Super World Series with a 19 or 20 player roster may add up to
two (2) players from Sept. 1 – Oct. 1. The players must be approved and
added to the roster by the State
Director or Zone Vice President. This means a team could have a 21 or 22
player Super World Series roster.
Any added player(s) must be of the same or lower class which has not
qualified for a Super World.
MANAGERS MEETING:
Friday, October 3rd 2:00 PM at the Cherry Park Meeting Hall
DRAW/FIRST GAME TIME: A
blind draw for playing times will take place at the manager's meeting at 2:00pm
Friday Oct 3rd.
First possible playing time is 6:00PM Friday Oct 3rd.
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: The NSA Approved black stitched optic yellow DUDLEY
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.
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
assume 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 - Zero, progressive penalty homerun rule in effect.
See NSA online rule
book at www.playnsa.com if you need clarification of this rule.
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.
AWARDS:
Individual & team sponsor awards will be given in
accordance with NSA Rules.
The First Place team from the MEN'S "E" SUPER World Series will receive up to
fifteen (15)
NSA/Dudley 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 - 6th
Place
Individuals 1st -
4th Place
All World Team
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.
ADMISSION: A gate fee will be charged to all spectators
not in uniform with the exception of two coaches
and a scorekeeper with each team. The fee will be $4.00 per day ($3
for seniors & students).
A weekend pass for $10 will be available on Friday.
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:
Charlotte, NC (CLT) 20 miles from Rock
Hill, SC
LODGING: Go
to www.rockhillrocks.com to view the
perferred lodging list for the tournament. Be sure to mention
the National Softball Association to receive these posted rates.
SOUVENIRS:
Awards Express from Charlotte will have a wide variety of items available during
the tournament,
for the best selection purchase early.
PARK
POLICIES:
Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.
ATTRACTIONS:
Please visit
www.rockhillrocks.com for
entertainment available in the area.
THANK YOU to our 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!
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