NSA Winter World Series

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2009 NSA WINTER WORLD SERIES
FEBRUARY 20-22, 2009
COMPLEX ADDRESSES in Naples AND Ft. Myers Area, FLORIDA! See Below under SITES -
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Last Updated: 10/22/2008

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 22nd at 3:00 PM.

SITES: North Collier Regional Park: B-C-D
15000 Livingston Rd
Naples, FL 34119

Lee County Sports Complex: E
14100 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida 33912

Golden Gate Community Park: Women
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, Florida 34116

Veterans Community Park: COED
1895 Veterans Park Dr
Naples, Florida

Contact John Lynch (561) 441-7486 johnluic@comcast.net for 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 2009, through their "Home State" Director.
Teams can register ONLINE for 2009 beginning in late December - Please watch website!

TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS: John Lynch (561) 441-7486   Email johnluic@comcast.net
                                         Tommy Zehmer (757) 592-2817 NSAVA@aol.com
                                         Michael Poe (919) 625-3715 Mike@CarolinaNSA.com

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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009.
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 19th - 7:00 PM at Convention Center,
North Collier Regional Park, Front entrance to Softball Complex, behind the Water Park.
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 IN: Government Issue Photo ID is Mandatory for Check In.
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 WILL 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.
Alcohol will not be permitted at any participating parks.
Entry into this tournament constitutes agreement of these conditions.

GAME TIME: There will be no Time Limits in the Winter World Series.
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.
Game time is forfeit 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.

AIRPORT: the SW Florida International Airport, Fort Meyers Florida is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from all of the fields.

HOTELS: For Hotel rates and area information go to: www.athletesinparadise.com/eventpage_1224258346.php
Some examples of room rates: Best Western Naples $99/Gulfcoast Inn Naples $106/Quality Inn & Suites $109/Naples Courtyard Inn $110

ADMISSION: There will be a $50.00 guest fee for each team in lieu of the $6.00 per person charge per day.
This fee will be collected at the team check in. This should save money for each teams fans.

AWARDS: Team trophies for 1^st – 4th, Individual awards for 1st - 3rd, 12 All Tournament awards.
Pullovers for 1st place tam members, Golf style shirts for 2nd place team members, T-Shirts for 3rd Place team members.
Teams from many States and Canada will be there. Come join the party.

Home Run contest, skills tournament Friday AM. Prizes!