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9th Annual MAPLE LEAF NSA WORLD SERIES QUALIFIER
May 30 - 31st, 2009
MINIMUM OF 4 GAMES* - Cost $350
NOTE: NO GATE OR ENTRY CHARGE FOR PARENTS, PLAYERS, COACHES, FRIENDS OR RELATIVES OR ANYONE!
Games will be played in Burton, Ohio and the surrounding communities. Age groups will be assigned by complex to avoid travel during pool games.
* Weather Permitting
1. Age Divisions:
10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
2. Pool Play to Single Elimination finals.
3. Limited Entry Slots We recognize it is difficult to collect money early and will tale a minimum deposit (see below) from teams that are part of organizations that have participated in the past.
4. The Maple Leaf tournament sets up the following guidelines: * Weather Permitting
80 Minute Games *
Umpires will be encouraged to keep games moving.
No time limit for Semi-final and final games.*
No tie games in Pool or Elimination Rounds
No game will start before 8:30am*
5. Rain Policy: We will attempt to play every game. In pool play each team must have played at least one game before any tiebreaker applies for single elimination. . Tentative plan is if Sat. is rained out, we will play pool schedule on Sunday with awards and W.S. berths awarded based on pool records, tiebreakers and NSA policies. If tournament is total rainout or an insufficient number of games are played to determine a winner; a lottery will determine awards & WS berths in consultation with NSA Directors. Rain Refund Policy will follow NSA Guidelines. No rain date is planned.
6. Awards: Team & Individual awards to 1st & 2nd place teams (maximum 14).
7. Mercy Rule/Tie Breaker: (NSA Rules)
8. Protests: Only per NSA rules & at the discretion of Tournament Director & any NSA officials at the tournament. NSA is reserving the right to charge a Protest Fee.
9. Tie Breakers for to determine Pool Standings and Elimination Rounds if needed:
1. Win- Loss percentage 2. Had to Head record
3. Run Allowed 4. Coin flip (2 of 3)
10. NSA Sanctioned Teams Only Contact Lisa Simpson for sanctioning information. Lisa can be reached via e-mail at lsimpson@neo.rr.com Teams must provide sanctioning information and proof of insurance prior to playing. SANCTION NUMBERS can be obtained after sending in registration for to us.
11. Other fees. NONE We eliminated all requests for donations at all fields which will reduce the coats per team on an average of $40 or more!
12. Concessions. Concession stands will be available and numerous sit-down restaurants and fast food locations are within a few minutes of all fields.
17. Alcoholic beverages. The fields are all school or public property where the use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
18. Stands: Grandstands are not available or are available on a limited basis at some fields, bring lawn chairs.
19. Other Info: We are planning on having programs, helmet painting and t-shirts available and will be sending tournament information to college coaches in the area.
If you have questions, contact Bob Himmelein
Bob Himmelein: Email: arabayarjh@sbcglobal.net H: (440-834-1703) (w) 440-773-9973
Additional forms are available via the Burton Youth League website;
www.eteamz.com/burtonyouthleague
May 30 - 31st, 2009
MINIMUM OF 4 GAMES* - Cost $350
NOTE: NO GATE OR ENTRY CHARGE FOR PARENTS, PLAYERS, COACHES, FRIENDS OR RELATIVES OR ANYONE!
Games will be played in Burton, Ohio and the surrounding communities. Age groups will be assigned by complex to avoid travel during pool games.
* Weather Permitting
1. Age Divisions:
10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
2. Pool Play to Single Elimination finals.
3. Limited Entry Slots We recognize it is difficult to collect money early and will tale a minimum deposit (see below) from teams that are part of organizations that have participated in the past.
4. The Maple Leaf tournament sets up the following guidelines: * Weather Permitting
80 Minute Games *
Umpires will be encouraged to keep games moving.
No time limit for Semi-final and final games.*
No tie games in Pool or Elimination Rounds
No game will start before 8:30am*
5. Rain Policy: We will attempt to play every game. In pool play each team must have played at least one game before any tiebreaker applies for single elimination. . Tentative plan is if Sat. is rained out, we will play pool schedule on Sunday with awards and W.S. berths awarded based on pool records, tiebreakers and NSA policies. If tournament is total rainout or an insufficient number of games are played to determine a winner; a lottery will determine awards & WS berths in consultation with NSA Directors. Rain Refund Policy will follow NSA Guidelines. No rain date is planned.
6. Awards: Team & Individual awards to 1st & 2nd place teams (maximum 14).
7. Mercy Rule/Tie Breaker: (NSA Rules)
8. Protests: Only per NSA rules & at the discretion of Tournament Director & any NSA officials at the tournament. NSA is reserving the right to charge a Protest Fee.
9. Tie Breakers for to determine Pool Standings and Elimination Rounds if needed:
1. Win- Loss percentage 2. Had to Head record
3. Run Allowed 4. Coin flip (2 of 3)
10. NSA Sanctioned Teams Only Contact Lisa Simpson for sanctioning information. Lisa can be reached via e-mail at lsimpson@neo.rr.com Teams must provide sanctioning information and proof of insurance prior to playing. SANCTION NUMBERS can be obtained after sending in registration for to us.
11. Other fees. NONE We eliminated all requests for donations at all fields which will reduce the coats per team on an average of $40 or more!
12. Concessions. Concession stands will be available and numerous sit-down restaurants and fast food locations are within a few minutes of all fields.
17. Alcoholic beverages. The fields are all school or public property where the use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
18. Stands: Grandstands are not available or are available on a limited basis at some fields, bring lawn chairs.
19. Other Info: We are planning on having programs, helmet painting and t-shirts available and will be sending tournament information to college coaches in the area.
If you have questions, contact Bob Himmelein
Bob Himmelein: Email: arabayarjh@sbcglobal.net H: (440-834-1703) (w) 440-773-9973
Additional forms are available via the Burton Youth League website;
www.eteamz.com/burtonyouthleague
