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whats part of columbus is berliner in??
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We played at the NSA Columbus tournament last summer at Berliner. The complex and fields were A-OK by me....been to many that were a heck of a lot worse. I think you have to also consider that having that many fields close to several major highways, lodging, restaurants, etc is a huge plus for a national event.
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Berliner Park is on the south side of downtown Columbus, just off of I71 at Greenlawn Avenue.
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Just South of I-70, around the I-71/SR-315/I-70 split. Greenlawn Ave. Exit off of I-71.fpkid said:
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The way everyone is talking it seems like nsa @ berliner is ETCHED IN STONE!!!!!! :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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guru,
I doubt it is etched in stone, but if you have close ties with an NSA official somewhere, maybe they will share with you. Having the tournament at Berliner occasionally is a very logical choice for NSA.
1) They try to host all age groups in one area, usually at several complexes. Berliner has 30+ fields. Last I heard NSA typically has something like 400-500 teams, it takes a lot of diamonds to accomodate.
2) Columbus isn't the largest city around, but you certainly need a good size city to be able to provide accomodations for all those kids and parents.
3) Ohio has had quite a number of teams play NSA in the past. That seems to be eroding a little, with PONY, and USSSA pulling some teams in other directions. I believe that Western PA also has a solid representation of teams playing many NSA tournaments (correct me if I am wrong).
I am not saying it is the best place to play this tournament, but it is a logical place to play.
I doubt it is etched in stone, but if you have close ties with an NSA official somewhere, maybe they will share with you. Having the tournament at Berliner occasionally is a very logical choice for NSA.
1) They try to host all age groups in one area, usually at several complexes. Berliner has 30+ fields. Last I heard NSA typically has something like 400-500 teams, it takes a lot of diamonds to accomodate.
2) Columbus isn't the largest city around, but you certainly need a good size city to be able to provide accomodations for all those kids and parents.
3) Ohio has had quite a number of teams play NSA in the past. That seems to be eroding a little, with PONY, and USSSA pulling some teams in other directions. I believe that Western PA also has a solid representation of teams playing many NSA tournaments (correct me if I am wrong).
I am not saying it is the best place to play this tournament, but it is a logical place to play.
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That all makes sense to me. ;D ;D
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That's a first. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Would that be NSA A or B Nationals being played in Columbus?
Any idea where the other would be played?
Any idea where the other would be played?
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Berliner Park, just south of the city.
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tejam, It would most likely be NSA "A". The "B" doesn't draw nearly as many teams and thats the drawing power of "Lou Berliner Park", or for us oldtimers "Greenlawn Park". lol
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I hope NSA is at Berliner. I like being able to park very close to the field we are playing at. I hope they invest in portable fences, that would make Berliner the best venue to see all ages playing the game. I know were not playing on sod but the feeling is different at Berliner, it really seems like a World Series.
