NSA nonexistent in Ohio

[TheSoftballZone]

So what ever happen to NSA in Ohio? I was just going thru the NSA tournament section and haven't see any new post since October or November of 2017.

At one time NSA was huge in Ohio, they even hosted events in Columbus that were drawing over 350 teams. I believe it could have been there National.

So what happen, was the rained out Teal Town state tournament the only reason NSA is now nonexistent in Ohio in 2018?

Or was the only reason they were that big in the 1st place was due to the Nationals being held in Columbus, Ohio and once they pulled out of Columbus the teams left NSA as well?

 

[nwbackstop]

My dd's team is playing in nsa states and world series this year,they dont post here,they dont post tourney info on their facebook either ,it seems that if you wanna play nsa in ohio you have to seek them out

 

[finfan365]

I was doing research earlier this month on different out of state tournaments for dd's team, and happened across this listing for an NSA tournament in Tipp City. https://www.infosports.com/?req=listing&t=t&r=OH&s=sb&n=129062

 

[Maxdad]

I think it mainly has to do with the people involved as the "leaders" and "faces" of the sanction on the state and/or regional level. I believe the Lasers tourney was an NSA event four or five years ago. Doesn't get much more "big-time" than that. Through the years they always put on decent regional events and one of the ladies from the Akron Racers was heavily involved in promoting NSA events. I believe she has since moved on. Northern States in North Ridgeville always attracted decent competition from teams looking to go to NSA Nationals in Williamsburg/VA Beach. Attended an NSA Nationals there a few years ago. First class event.

Much of it has to do with value for the money and competition. The popularity and the rise of PGF regional events over this same time period I believe hurt the NSA events. We've since seen PGF events take a huge downturn this year. Changes in the "leaders" and "faces" of Ohio PGF leadership. Now we are seeing the rise of USSSA events in Ohio.

 

[BuckeyeElite05]

A few years ago they mandated that you had to purchase team insurance through NSA if I remember correctly. That turned several people away from NSA.

 

[Pride Coach]

Good Afternoon,
I am the Treasurer at Tealtown Ballpark (new for 2018) as well as the coach of The Tealtown Pride. There will be a number of NSA tournaments held at Tealtown Ballpark this year. We have partnered with Courtney Pettit the KY NSA State Director and owner of Top Seed Events. You can register for tournaments at www.topseedevents.com . They will be posted on the site in the next week or so. Below is a list we currently have on our calendar.

April 21 and 22 NSA Softball tournament

May 19 and 20 NSA Softball Tournament

July 21 and 22 NSA Softball Tournament

July 28 and 29 NSA Softball Tournament

OCT 13 and 14 NSA Softball Tournament

OCT 27 and 28 NSA Softball Tournament

 

[Pride Coach]

We may be adding a March 10 1 day tournament as well with NSA...stay tuned

 

[Pride Coach]

ok Last one...The USFA OH State Tournament will also be help at Tealtown Ballpark this year. As this is the 1st USFA tournament for our area there will be no qualification requirement for 2018. The Tournament is June 30 and July 1. You can register at usfafastpitch.com