NSA Men's "E" World Series

NSA Men's "E" North - WORLD SERIES
September 18-20, 2009
Fountaine Lakes - Bellefountaine Neighbors, Mo
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Last Updated: 02/17/2009

Click here - Adult Post Season Entry Form

ALL TEAMS MUST BE READY TO PLAY Friday at 7:00pm.
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: Fountaine Lakes 9565 Bellefountaine Rd. St. Louis, Mo 63137

OFFICIALS: Mark Balven nsamissouri@hotmail.com 636-475-3720

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 9, 2009.
Late entries will NOT be accepted.
Entry Fee is $280.00 with payment made by Cashiers check or Money Order 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: Double Elimination

MANAGERS MEETING: 4pm Friday @ host hotel

ROSTER CHECK IN: 1 Hour prior to first game
Please come to check in together as a team.
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 must pay $3.00 then they must be rechecked with their Drivers License or 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: Bracket will be posted at www.nsamissouri.com on Tuesday, September , 2009

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: Balls will be supplied by Tournament Director

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 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: ZERO (0) with progressive penalty.

ADMISSION: $5.00 per day/ $12.00 per weekend
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.

BERTH & TRAVEL $:
1st - 3rd Place teams receive berths to the NSA Men’s "E" Super World Series that will be played in
TBA - WEST ZONE. 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 $350.00 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.

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

LODGING: Sheraton Westport. Call Patti Miller for NSA rates. 314-212-2150

AIRPORT INFO: Lambert International

WEATHER HOT LINE: TBA

SOUVENIRS: TBA

PARK POLICIES: No Food or Beverage allowed in the park. This includes parking areas. No pets allowed.
Players and spectators are expected to follow park rules at all times.
We will enforce the rules at all times.

SPONSORS: TBA

COMMENTS: St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission www.explorestlouis.com

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!