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Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
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Who is NSA?
Who is NSA locally and how do I get more information?
How do I register my team with NSA?
How do I determine if my team should register Class "A" or Class "B"?
How do I file my roster with NSA?
Where can I get information about insuring my travel team and other general information?
Who plays at NSA tournaments?
How do I register for Northeast NSA LLC tournaments?
Do I have to pay in full for Northeast NSA LLC tourmanents at the time I register?
Does registering online for Northeast NSA LLC tournaments hold my spot indefinately?
Can I call on the phone to have the Tournament Director hold a spot for me?
Is there a cancellation fee if I register for a Northeast NSA LLC tournament and then drop out?
Where can I get information about tournament formats and refund policies?
How can my team earn a berth to attend a World Series?
Once I earn a berth, are there any other requirements I must fulfill before I can go to the World Series?
What is the difference between a Try-Out Tournament and a Fall World Series Qualifier?
Who is NSA?
NSA is the National Softball Association. For more
information on NSA at the national level, you can visit the National
NSA website.
Who is NSA locally and how do I get more information?
Your local NSA representative is Northeast NSA LLC representing
Massachusetts. Cheryl Collins is the NSA Massachusetts State Fast Pitch Director. For more information about Northeast
NSA LLC please visit our website. We are the
association that is here for the teams -- you tell us what you want and we will do our best to respond quickly.
If you have any questions, you can contact our office at (978)937-5515 or email us at
cheryllcollins@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
How do I register my team with NSA?
All teams must register with NSA before they can play
in any NSA-sanctioned tournament. To register your team, go to the
NSA Login
page, set up an account for yourself, and follow
the instructions to complete the online registration. For additional help registering your team, please go to
NSA How-To Videos.
How do I determine if my youth team should register Class "A" or Class "B"?
The only criteria used to determine if your team should register Class "A" or Class "B" is
the level of play. If your team can play with known Class "A" teams, then you should register Class "A". This does not
mean that you have to beat those teams half the time, but you should be able to stay in the game. On the other hand, if
your team simply cannot compete with teams that are Class "A" teams then you should register your team as a Class "B"
team. Most NSA tournaments in this area are "OPEN" tournaments, which means both Class "A" and Class "B" teams
can register. We do not separate the teams at the tournament. Only Class "A" teams can attend the Class "A"
World Series and only Class "B" teams can attend the Class "B" World Series. If a Class "B" team enters an
NSA "OPEN" tournament and wins the tournament, your team will be reclassified as a Class "A" team if there were
Class "A" teams competing in the tournament.
How do I file my roster with NSA?
All teams must enter their roster online by
going to the
NSA Login
page and logging into the system. You must have
an NSA online account (see above) and your password to get into the online roster system. For additional help entering your roster, please go to
NSA How-To Videos. Once entered, print out a copy of
the completed roster and have it signed by parents (or players if they are 18+) and have this roster form with you at every NSA tournament.
Along with the roster, youth teams must have copies of your players birth certificates and proof of team
insurance with you at the tournaments available for inspection by the tournament director or NSA Officials. You will be asked to turn in a copy
of your roster and insurance at each tournament you attend. You do not need to turn in copies of birth certificates.
Where can I get information about insuring my travel team and other general information?
For information about NSA insurance program, please visit
NSA's Insurance page.
Who plays at Northeast NSA LLC tournaments?
Many of the same teams that play other major associations' tournaments
also play NSA. We offer top-notch tournaments at the highest level of competition in the area. All our our tournaments are
run in accordance with our strict tournament guidelines to insure that every Northeast NSA LLC tournament you attend will be run in the
same professional manner.
How do I register for Northeast NSA LLC tournaments?
All teams must register for Northeast NSA LLC
tournaments online by going to the
NSA Tournament Search
page and searching for events. You must be logged in to register for tournaments.
Do I have to pay in full for tourmanents at the time I register?
Yes, full payment should be sent to the tournament director within two weeks to
secure your spot.
Does registering online hold my spot indefinately?
No, registering online will only hold your spot for 2
weeks or until the deadline, whichever is first, at which time a deposit or the full entry fee is due. If you fail to send
in your payment within the two weeks, you will risk losing your spot. We will no longer hold spots without receiving a deposit in a
timely manner.
Can I call on the phone to have the Tournament Director hold a spot for me?
Tournament registrations are only accepted via the new
website. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis according to the time of registration.
Is there a cancellation fee if I register for a tournament and then drop out?
There is a $100 cancellation fee for all teams that drop
out BEFORE the entry deadline. If a team drops out after the deadline, a portion of your entry fee may only be returned at
the discretion of the Tournament Director.
Where can I get information about Northeast NSA LLC tournament formats and refund policies?
You can get general tournament information and tournament
format information by visiting our Tournament Format/Info page. Go to our Rain Policies/Refunds page for information about what happens if it rains during a tournament.
How can my team earn a berth to attend a World Series?
There are a few ways your team can earn a berth to attend
an NSA World Series. You can earn a berth by qualifying at any NSA qualifier. See our World Series Berth Matrix for information about how
Northeast NSA LLC awards berths based on the number of teams in an age division. You can also earn a berth by hosting your own NSA
Qualifier in accordance with our guidelines. Your team can earn a berth by assisting our office with field maintenance
and concessions at one of our tournaments. If you earn a berth at a tournament or receive a host berth, you must activate that
berth by playing in the State Championships or one additional NSA Qualifier if there is no State Championship. Finally,
you can earn a Participation Berth by participating in three (3) or more
NSA World Series Qualifiers (one must be the NSA State Championships if available). All berths earned/awarded are for the current season
and cannot be carried forward to the next year. For more information about any of these options,
you can contact our office at (978)937-5515 or email us at cheryllcollins@gmail.com
with any questions you may have.
Once I earn a berth, are there any other requirements
I must fulfill before I can go to the World Series?
Yes, every team that would like to validate their berth
to the World Series MUST play in their State Championships (if available) unless your team earned their berth at an NIT
(national invitational tournament) which would give you a direct berth. If there is no State Championship in your state
contact your State Director to find out what the activation requirements are.
What is the difference between a Try-Out Tournament
and a Fall World Series Qualifier?
New rules establish two types of tournaments that can
be run in the Fall/Spring: A Try-Out Tournament or a Fall World Series Qualifier. A Try-Out Tournament allows teams to use
an open roster and to complete a paper roster for each Try-Out Tournament they enter. They still need a proper sanction
number, but they do not enter their roster online. Teams are allowed to pick up any age eligible player to participate in
the tournament. These tournaments are specifically for trying out players. Teams cannot earn a berth to the World Series
for the following season at a Try-Out Tournament. Fall World Series Qualifiers require that teams enter their roster
into the NSA database. These tournaments are specifically for earning World Series Berths for the sanction year that
coincides with the season the tournament is held in. NSA now uses an August 1 through July 31 sanction year so a
World Series Qualifier held in September 2019 would be a qualifier for the 2020 Winter or Summer World Series.
Tournaments must specifically be designated as a World Series Qualifier in order for the tournament host to award World
Series berths and all roster requirements must be followed by participants.
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