The following pages are the packet for:

2008 10U NAFA Northern National Tournament

To be held in Buffalo, Minnesota  At  Bentfield Mills Complex 

 9AM July 24th coaches meeting Tournament play July 24th – July 27th    

All Registration information and checks must be received by July 13th. 

National Tournament Registration Form

Click on the underlined Items

 This tournament packet should answer all of your immediate questions. 

If you have any more questions about the

10U Northern National Tournaments, please contact

Larry Parker at nafaparker@gmail.com 

Official web site is www.nafaregion3.com

 NOTE:  Entry into the NAFA National Tournament will require that THE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM of this packet be returned along with the entry fee.  No entry fee will be accepted without the “completed” form accompanying your money order, cashier’s check or Team check (any personal check has to be received by July 13th.)

  10U & Under Northern National 

Dear Coaches:  The Northern National Tournaments for 10U will be held this year at Buffalo Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis.

  “YOUR ENTRY MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR STATE OR REGIONAL NAFA REPRESENTATIVE ALONG WITH YOUR ENTRY FEE AND THE ENTRY FORM OF THIS PACKET.”  It is your team’s responsibility to check on accepted entries and paperwork with the National Tournament Director.

  The North American Championship Tournament play dates are July 24th through July 27th   

 It is the "TEAM’S RESPONSIBILITY" to verify their entries and paperwork has been received and accepted by the National Tournament Director.  We hope you will enjoy the tournament as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.  We look forward to seeing you there and expect a great tournament.

Thank you,

Larry Parker

Tournament Coordinator NAFA Regional Director, Region 3

 Mail:  North American Championship Entry form and fees to:

Larry Parker    2237 Lilac Lane  White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110

651-271-7421 Fax:  (651) 653-9630

2008 10U Northern National

Tournament Class:

10A or 10B Under Girls Fastpitch

Tournament Site:

Buffalo Complex Fields  

Buffalo Area Motels

Tournament Playing Dates:

            July 24th through July 27th, 2008

 Tournament Format:

4 Game minimum Guarantee:  2 Pool Games, followed by a 2 Game Guarantee Elimination Bracket.  Pool Play will determine  flights of play.  There are no special requests for start times.  All teams MUST be available to play their first game at 10:00 AM on Thursday morning.  Any game forfeited will be scored as a 7 – 0 loss and the team is subject to expulsion from the tournament at the discretion of the tournament director.

 Tournament Entry Fee:

The entry fee for NAFA members is $350.00.  The first 104 entries/berths will be accepted.  Preferred method of payment is by certified check, cashier’s check or money orders, Team checks will be excepted within two weeks of the Tournament.  NO REFUNDS

Checks should be payable to:  Minnesota NAFA

Tournament Qualification Criteria:

Qualification is awarded through the State and Regional NAFA Offices.

Tournament Awards:

            1st – 3rd Place Team Awards                                 1st – 3rd Place Individual Awards

               10U Tournament Championship Awards           

 Gift Exchange and Pin Trading:

There will be a gift exchange before your FIRST POOL GAME ONLY.  Each team is requested to exchange some type of gift generally representative of their state heritage and customs Team pins, T-shirts, etc before the first pool game with their first opponent.  Pin trading throughout the tournament is highly recommended.

 Tournament Roster:  Roster/Waiver Form   Click on blue Roster/Waiver Form  

All rosters are due at registration (18 player limit).  There is an official roster form included in your packet.   Roster changes must be reported at the mandatory coaches meeting, on 'Thursday morning, July 24th.

   

 TOURNAMENT UNIFORM:      All teams dress alike in uniform – color and style – including coaches with like colored shirts..

  Thursday, July 24th Schedule

Team Check-In:  At from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – All teams must CHECK IN at least one hour before your first game.   The team manager/coach should pick up the team packet that will contain Pool Schedules, game ball, and manager’s handouts.  Rosters must be submitted at this time.  Hotel information MUST be made available at check-in.  The tournament MUST have a way to contact everyone.

 Hitting Contest, Around the Horn  and Fastest Team Contest:

 These will be held Thursday during the tournament.  The hitting contest will be first followed by the Around the Horn and Fastest Team contest.  Each team will be allowed one player for the hitting contest and the fastest team contest shall consist of four players, and the teams infield will do Around the Horn.

 Opening Ceremonies begin at 6:30 PM Thursday with all teams lining up for entry into the ceremonies.

 Mandatory Managers Meeting:

 July 24, 2008, 9:00 AM at the:  (1 Coach in ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY). we do have limited space.

The Managers meeting will be held at: The Bentfield Mills Complex

 We will require that no more than One (1) team representatives be in attendance.  Tournament rules will be discussed and there will be a brief question and answer session. 

 Tournament Gate Entry Information:

 Your gate fee per team is $100 payable to Buffalo Fastpitch.

 Field & Facility Locations:  Buffalo Complex Fields  

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