NSA Winter World Series

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2010 NSA WINTER WORLD SERIES
FEBRUARY 19-21, 2010
TAMPA, FLORIDA
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Last Updated: 11/30/2009

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 21st at 3:00 PM.

SITES: Contact John Lynch (561) 441-7486 johnluic@comcast.net for Directions

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

ALL TEAMS MUST BE NSA REGISTERED FOR 2010, through their "Home State" Director.
Teams can register ONLINE for 2010 beginning in late December - Please watch website!

TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS: John Lynch (561) 441-7486   Email johnluic@comcast.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 FEBRUARY 5, 2010.
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 18th - 7:00 PM Location: TBA
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.
Wristbands will be secured to each player and will be required to participate.
NOTE: Exception - The Men's Open Division will use paper rosters as stated in the NSA Rule Book,
players will still need government issue photo ID at all times.

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: Each team will receive 6 Official NSA optic yellow softballs, more softballs will be available for purchase at each park.

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: TBA

ADMISSION: TBA