11th Annual Central Ohio Fast-Pitch Invitational

         June 5-6,2010 ~ Pickerington High School ~ Pickerington, Oh

12-u, 14-u, & 16-u age group brackets

Tournament is an NSA National qualifier for Girls Fast-Pitch teams. There will be 3 berths available to the NSA for each age group. There is a limit on the number of teams we can take and that is 12 per age group. Berths will be distributed on a 1:4 teams entered ratio. The tournament winner in each age group will be awarded an "A" berth to Charlotte. Remaining berths will be distributed based on team classification.

The preferred format will be a three-game pool play with a single elimination bracket. Tournament operator reserves the right to modify the format if number of teams do not break down accordingly.

Entry fee is $375 plus $25 for 2010 NSA sanction fee. There is an early pay discount of $50 until 4-1-10. Also if multiple age groups from the same organization enter on the same check, they can take the $50 per-team discount for each team. We will take a $100 deposit-per team to hold a spot and still honor the discount. The balance of $225 would be due 4-1-10 to avoid forfeiting the discount and losing your spot. May 1 will be the paid-in-full date for the remainder of teams that use the deposit option. After May 1, deposits will be forfeited and spot will reopen if tournament is closed at that point.

Click to download Tournament Flyer in Word format.

Tournament Rules:

• Playing rules will be in strict accordance with NSA official rules.

• Games will be double-umpired.

• Coin toss will determine home team.

• All games will be on a 1 hour 20 minute time limit. No new inning can begin after the timer has expired. Pool games can end in a tie. In bracket play the International tie breaker will be used in case of a tie after 7 innings or after the time limit has expired. The Semi-Finals and tournament championship game will feature no time limit. This policy may be revised if weather threatens to shorten the tournament.

• A signed NSA roster will need to be turned in at the site.**                                        

• A valid copy of team insurance policy will need to be left at tournament site. If multiple teams are competing from the same organization, each team will need to leave a copy of insurance with roster.**

• Birth certificates must be brought in case of eligibility questions. Teams only need to have these on hand in case of an eligibility/age protest and are not required at check in.**

 **There is no exception to these three requirements. If a coach fails to check in with either form, the team can not be permitted to play in the tournament and there entry fee will be forfeited. Entrance into the tournament is agreement to this provision of the rules.**

• Tournament will start promptly at 8 AM on June 5.

• There will be an on-site Umpire-In-Charge to handle any rule interpretations.

• Good sportsmanship is a must and will be expected including the coaches and fans.

• Team IP, Verizon Wireless, and Louisville Slugger may be on hand with displays and t-shirts for sale. Please support our sponsors.

• Please note that there will be a $3/day or $5/weekend gate charge for all entrants over the age of 18. This is something that the tournament operators have no control over nor do they profit from it. The charge goes into their general maintenance fund for park improvements and upkeep. Please inform your parents and fans so there are no misunderstandings over this policy.

Teams Entered In The Tournament:

Tournament registration is open.

Updated 2-25-10

Previous Tournament Champions