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2007 NSA WINTER WORLD SERIES
 FEBRUARY 22-25, 2007
COMPLEX ADDRESSES in TAMPA, FLORIDA!:  See Below under SITES - 
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Last Updated:  05/01/2007

All teams must abide by their local NSA tournament qualification rules as administered by their
respective State or Zone Director.  Teams will not be allowed to enter except through
their "Home State" or Zone Director.

NOTE: ALL TEAMS must be available to play Friday.  Managers Meeting will be on Thursday!
 Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director to request an exemption from FRIDAY,
as ALL TEAMS will be expected to play Friday!
 The finals are tentatively scheduled to start Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 PM.


SITES:  Ed Radice Sports Complex B-C-D
1420 Ed Radice Dr
Tampa, Fl 33626

 Greco Softball Complex E
11000 N 50th Street
Tampa, Fl 33617

 New Tampa Park    COED - Women
17302 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, Fl 33647

 JC Handly Park Overflow
3104 Kings Ave,
Brandon, Fl 33511

 Contact John Lynch (561) 441-7486 for Complex Address and Directions

CLASSES/DIVISIONS of PLAY: 
Men's Class B - Men's Class C - Men's Class D - Men's Class E
Coed - Women's


ALL TEAMS MUST BE NSA REGISTERED FOR 2007, through their "Home State" Director.  
Teams can register ONLINE for 2007 beginning in late December - Please watch website!
 

TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS:  John Lynch   (561) 441-7486
                                                         Email  johnluic@adelphia.net

ENTRY FEE & DEADLINE: All Entry Fees, Entry Form, SIGNED copy of the NSA ONLINE Rosters, and other information
MUST be RECEIVED by your respective State Director no later than WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007.  
Late entries will NOT be accepted. 
Entry fee for this event is $300.00   Money order or cashiers check only.  
Personal checks will NOT be accepted, personal checks will be returned and you entry will not be official 
until we receive proper payment.  Entry fees & ENTRY FORM MUST  go through your State Director – 
NO EXCEPTIONS! Under NO circumstances will a team be permitted to submit a roster at 
the tournament site.  Make Cashiers Check or Money Order payable to NSA or the National Softball
Association.

FORMAT: Three (3) Game Format
                

MANAGERS MEETING:  THURSDAY, February 22nd - 7:00 PM  IN TAMPA -
           CONTACT Tournament Director for location...... No Info supplied
There will be a blind draw at the managers meeting.
Please, a maximum of two (2) individuals for each team.  All managers are REQUIRED to attend
this meeting.  Tournament rules will be discussed.

TOURNAMENT DRAW:    There will be a blind draw at the managers meeting for teams
First Game. See above for details.

ROSTER CHECK:  Each player will be required to have a Government Issue photo ID at all times.   
Players will be checked in prior to participation in the tournament.
Names will NOT be added to any roster at the tournament site for ANY REASON.  
Roster Checks may be conducted at any time during the tournament. 
Teams must have a copy of their "official" ONLINE roster with them at all times.
Roster must be signed by their NSA State Director or Regional VP.
Additional Roster Checks may be conducted at any time during the tournament.

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.

BALL: Official NSA optic yellow softballs are provided.

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:  All umpire judgment calls are final.  There will be a $75.00 (cash only) protest fee, paid at the 
time of protest.  If the protest is ruled in your favor, the money will be returned.

CONDITIONS: The tournament committee reserves the right to rule on matters as they occur, to change any 
game time, playing fields or dates, or make any other changes to conduct the tournament, including dropping
the losers bracket if necessary. The tournament directors, sponsors, hosts, and committee 
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.

GAME TIME:   There will be no Time Limits in the Winter World Series.
 Game Time is Forfeit Time.  Teams must be prepared to play thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled time.

SCOREKEEPERS:  Line-up cards will be provided.
Please fill out the line-up cards with the first and last name of the player, uniform number and
their defensive position.  Please note subs at the bottom of the card.
Line-up cards need to be turned into the scorekeepers/umpire a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes
prior to the game.

HOMERUN RULE:  Homerun rule for the Winter World Series will comply with each division as stated
in the current NSA rule book.

HOST HOTELS:     The best hotels at the best rates are just a click away. Follow these simple
steps to make your reservations for the 2007 NSA Winter World Series today.

  1. Go to www.TampaBaySports.org
  2. Highlight the word “Events” in the horizontal menu bar at the top of the page.
  3. Click on the words “Event Housing” in the drop down box.
  4. Click the “Book Housing” link in the middle of the page.
  5.  Make your reservation!

ADMISSION:  There will be a $6.00 per day gate or $12 per weekend pass, per person.

AWARDS:  Team trophies for 1st – 3rd, Pullovers for 1st place team members,
Golf style shirts for 2nd place team members Tee shirts for 3rd place. 
Teams from many States and Canada will be there.  Come join the party.

      Home Run contest, skills tournament. Prizes!

NOTE: ALL TEAMS must be available to play Friday.  Managers Meeting is on THURSDAY.
 Entry in to this tournament constitutes acknowledgement and agreement to this condition.
Please DO NOT call the Tournament Director to request an exemption from FRIDAY,
as ALL TEAMS will be expected to play Friday!
 The finals are tentatively scheduled to start Sunday, February 25th at 3:00pm.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!