This event will be a 4 game format, 3 pool play games seeded into a single elimination bracket. Game balls are provided. Awards will be presented to the top 2 teams (Team and individual awards) in each age group. The top 2 teams in each age group will also be awarded a World Series Berth. Berths can only be activated after you play in your State Tournament. You may enter the World Series and State Tournament at any time, including before you earn the berth.   All Entry Fees can be made now or no later that 2 weeks before the tournament start date. Entry Fees can be paid online (credit card fees are applied) or by check. See Payment tab for making a payment or payment details.There will be a $25 dollar credit made to the teams gate fee for first 4 teams paid entries in each age division!   Each team will be responsible for paying a team gate fee at the tournament site, prior to their first game. The team gate fee for this event is $150, check or cash. Team gate fees allow all spectators to enter the facility at no additional cost. Teams  must bring a copy of thier insurance to the tournament site to turn in at check-in. Note: Ace of Diamonds collects a fee of $10 per car per day for parking at the facility. There will be a costume contest on Saturday from 12pm-2:30 PM for teams and individuals that are interested.  There is no cost for this contest and the judging categories will be: 1) Best Team Costumes, 2) Best Individual Costume, 3) Scariest Costume and 4) Funniest Costume.   All teams that have the NSA West Point Insurance will receive a $25 discount that can be calculated into you payment by clicking on the discount code, or taking the discount off your entry fee if sending a check. Important Info: ·         NEVER Stay to Play! Ohio NSA events never require you to stay in specific locations ·         Every Ohio NSA Tournament is a World Series Qualifier! ·         Any team with a Current NSA Membership (sanction) may participate. ·         Please call for availability if you want to participate and the last date to enter has passed.     ·         Please pay by the ENTRY DEADLINE for the tournament. ·         Refunds: If we cancel the Event or an Age Group with no games played for any reason, you will receive a Full Refund of your Entry Fees! Please note it can take up to 45 days to process refunds. ·         Combining Divisions: Events listed as 11u/12u or 13u/14u the age groups will play together! It is the Director's discretion if the 11u and 12u age groups will be separated. Check each facilities website to ensure all rules are being followed. NSA Rules/Bylaws and NSA Registered Umpires. Softballs are included. NSA rule book available online 24/7 at PlayNSA.com  For NSA World Series information & Entry Details please visit NSAFastpitchWorldSeries.com Thank you for choosing to play NSA.   Charles Breitenfeldt Ohio NSA State Director charles.breitenfeldt@gmail.com 715-853-6461 Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ohionsafastpitch.