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Welcome to the 2008 NABF World
Classics. Your tournament host
will be The City of Southaven and it will be our goal to
create an experience that the players, coaches and families will
remember for the rest of their lives.
The tournament will be played at the outstanding state of the art
17 field Snowden Grove Park Complex in Southaven, Mississippi on June 29
- July 4, 2008.
The
NABF World Classics will use the "Pool-Play" format in its
World Classics. Each team
will be guaranteed 4 games in Pool Play and the top two teams in each
pool will advance to a single elimination championship round. Your team will not be required to pre qualify through a NABF qualifying tournament. Your entry fee, in the amount of $375.00 for the 9, 10, 11, 13 and $400.00 for the 16 year old division should be made payable to: "City of Southaven" and mailed to City of Southaven Parks Dept. -- Tournament Operations; P.O. Box 365; Southaven, MS 38671. Online registration and payment may be made on our web site at www.jbjsports.com (click on "events schedule") PLAYER
CREDENTIALS All
Players listed on the team roster must provide a birth document. A
birth certificate from the State / County or City Bureau of Vital
Statistics. All teams must bring with them the following: 2) Acceptable birth document for each player. 3)
Team proof of insurance
4)
State Flag or Team Banner for opening ceremonies “Parade of
Teams” (OPTIONAL)
NOTE: 1)
Any player who before May 1, 2008 reaches their 10th
birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 9 Year Old NABF World
Classic. 1)
Any player who before May 1, 2008 reaches their 11th
birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 10 Year Old NABF World
Classic. 2)
Any player who before May 1, 2008 reaches their 12th
birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 11 Year Old NABF World
Classic. 3) Any player who before May 1, 2008 reaches their 14th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 13 Year Old NABF World Classic. 4) Any player who before May 1, 2008 reaches their 17th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 16 Year Old NABF World Classic. 4)
All playing rules shall be governed by the NABF Constitution By
Laws Tournament Rules. Tournament Headquarters-Snowden Grove Park, will be open on Sunday, June 29, 2008 until the conclusion of the tournament. For more information call: City of Southaven Parks Dept. -- Tournament Operations @ (662) 890-3371.
Bracket schedules WILL NOT be mailed out in advance. A blind draw will determine the brackets, this drawing will take place during the manager’s meeting at the BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park) 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38671. NOTE: (Pre-Tournament Meetings) There
will be a manager's/coaches meeting at approximately 11:00 AM on
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the
BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley,
Southaven, MS 38671. Two
representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting.
All teams will be required to have a representative in
attendance. The official
schedule for when teams play will be determined by a blind draw at this time. Team
credential check in will commence after this meeting at the
BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley,
Southaven, MS 38671 There will be a "Team Mom's" meeting at approximately 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38671 . This meeting will coincide with the coaches meeting. Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting. At this meeting representatives from the Desoto County Tourism Department will be in attendance as well as representatives from other area attractions to share information regarding "things to do" while your team is in our area. Skills Competition, Social & Opening Ceremonies (Snowden Grove Park Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for pin trading, etc.) Team Meal will be served between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. June 29 (under the North Pavilion at Snowden Grove Park) Skills Competition will be between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p. m. June 29.Staging for the "Parade of Teams" will commence at approximately 7:45 p.m. June 29 and the actual opening ceremonies will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. All teams must participate and should be in uniform. Tournament play will begin on June 30, 2008. SKILLS COMPETITION DETAILS: The overall objective of the skills competition is to have every player on each team participate and enjoy the social interaction of this tremendous event. No player may enter more than one event. “Round
The Horn”- (5 Players)
Five (5) players from each team will be allowed to participate. The players will take their positions in the infield (1B, 2B, 3B, SS, C). The catcher will start the event. The catcher will throw to third baseman, third-baseman throws to second baseman, second-baseman throws to shortstop, shortstop throws to first-baseman and first-baseman throws to catcher. The time will start when the catcher throws and time will stop when the catcher receives the throw from the first-baseman. ANY DROPPED BALLS OR BAD THROWS ARE CONSIDERED LIVE AND TIME WILL KEEP RUNNING! “Accuracy
Throw” - (3 Players)
Three (3) players on each team can participate. Each player will get three (3) throws to hit the target. Players must throw behind the marked position on the field. Players will be awarded 1pt for bouncing the ball into the target and 5 pts for hitting the target on the fly. “Base
Running” - (4 Players)
Four (4) players from each team
will be allowed to participate.
Each player will start inside the batters box and run the bases.
Time will start on first step and end when touching home plate. Any additional player who has not participated
in any event can participate. NOTE: Pin Trading has become a tradition at World Series events, players will have an opportunity to trade pins during the skills competition and social prior to the opening ceremony. Team pins are not mandatory but certainly adds to the fun of this special event. We encourage each team to bring some small item to trade. Other examples other than team pins include............contacting your local Chamber of Commerce for state/city pins ............... contacting any Professional Sports team in your area for left over promotional items, etc.
ADMISSION during the World Classic will be $6.00 per person per day or $20.00 for a tournament pass. For children (6-12) the charge will be $3.00 or $12.00 for a tournament pass. This charge includes everyone except players and team coaches. A maximum of 3 player/coach passes will be issued. SOUVENIR WORLD CLASSICS T-SHIRTS / TOURNAMENT PASSES: Avoid the rush at the World Series for souvenir T-Shirts and Tournament Passes. You have the opportunity to preorder these items online. Click here to avoid waiting in line, your pre-ordered items will be available and waiting on you at the “Team Social / Opening Ceremonies”. Tentative
Event Itinerary: June 29 - 11:00 A.M. Manager's Reception BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park) June 29 - 11:00 A.M. "Team Mom's" Reception BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park)
June 29 -
5:00 P.M. Skills competition / Social at Snowden Grove Park June 29 - 8:00 P.M. Opening Ceremonies at Snowden Grove Park
June 30 - World Classic begins July
1 - World Classic continues July
2 - World Classic continues July
3 - World Classic continues July
4 - World Classic concludes July
5 - World Classic Rain Day |
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