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NORTH AMERICAN FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION (NAFA)
NAFA 2003 WORLD SERIES
The 2003 NAFA World Series will be held this year in Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire, Wisconsin, August 14-24, 2003. The dates for each division of play are shown below.
AAA: August 22-24, 2003
AA: August 17-20, 2003
A: August 14-17, 2003
Open: August 20-22, 2003
All teams participating in at least one NAFA sanctioned tournament in 2003 are eligible to complete in the NAFA World Series. For additional information,
please visit the NAFA website at www.nafafastpitch.com.
NEW FOR 2003 - NAFA ADDS OPEN DIVISION
NAFA WORLD SERIES 2003 - OPEN & AAA DIVISIONS
Casper, Hallie, and Carson Parks
Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, WI
Open Division: August 20-22
AAA Division: August 22-24
Some teams can play BOTH
NAFA “AAA”
NAFA “open”
NOTE: Please check NAFA Classification page found at www.nafafastpitch.com
for additional information on who can play in what class.
NAFA “3” GAME GUARANTEE
GREAT TROPHY PACKAGES
ENTRY FEE: “AAA” $300.00 both $550.00
ENTRY FEE: OPEN $400.00
DEADLINE: Aug. 1st , 2003
MAKE CHECKS OUT TO :
North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA)
SEND TO:
PAT BUCKNELL
Phone: 360-491-6909
9606 CASCADE LOOP NE
Email: bucknell.nafa@usa.net
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98516
Web: www.nafafastpitch.com
WHY PLAY NAFA “AAA” OR “OPEN” ?
GREAT AWARDS PACKAGE
Team and individual awards- “AAA” Team and individual awards—“open”
Sponsorship trophy for 1st-4th place
Sponsorship trophy for 1st-3rd place
Individual v-neck pullovers 1st-3rd place
Individual v-neck pullovers 1st & 2nd place
1st place team gets 20 championship hats.
1st place team gets 20 championship hats.
NAFA medallions, gold, silver, bronze 1st-3rd.
NAFA medallions, gold, silver, 1st & 2nd .
1st place gets uniforms, 18 sets
First place gets $1000.00
2nd place receives hats and mesh shirts.
Second place gets $750.00.
3rd place receives mesh shirts
NAFA souvenir patch’s 1st-3rd
NAFA souvenir patch’s 1st-3rd
MVP Pitcher, trophy, v-neck pullover, glove
MVP Pitcher, trophy, v-neck pullover, glove
MVP Player, trophy, v-neck pullover, bat
MVP Player, trophy, v-neck pullover, bat
Leading hitter, trophy, v-neck pullover, bat
Leading hitter, trophy, v-neck pullover, bat
15 1st team all world.
15 1st team all world.
15 2nd team all world.
15 2nd team all world.
WORLD SERIES RULES FOR “AAA” AND “OPEN
If you have question please call for additional information.
Email: bucknell.nafa@usa.net
Phone: 360-491-6909 Seattle, WA
"AAA" "OPEN"
August 22-23-24, 2003
August 20-21-22, 2003
Team picture on NAFA web site.
Best 12-16 teams in North America.
Two players off the Open list allowed.
Two world class pitchers per team.
3 day tournament / 3 game guarantee.
3 day tournament/ 3 game guarantee.
Cheaper motel bills.
Cheaper motel bills.
Play Open and then play AAA. No open teams allowed, per list.
Canadian teams get ready for Nationals.
6 day tournament/ 6 game guarantee.
Play great competition.
Play great competition.
Team picture on NAFA web site.
Team goal, as many as possible. 24/48 teams. Start 3 PM August 22nd.
Entry fee $400.00.
Championship, 1 PM August 22nd
Entry fee $550.00 for both tournaments. Championship, 3 PM August 24th.
Play ASA Major and ISC. Rubber match.
*Opening ceremonies 8 PM August 22nd
*Opening ceremonies 7 PM August 20th
TV final 4 games, tape
TV final 4 games, tape
All teams are required to be at opening ceremonies in complete uniforms.
Team party to follow opening ceremonies with food and beer.
bullet PLEASE check NAFA Classification Rule, and Player/Pitcher list on WEB.
Lodging, Maps and Additional Information
bullet CLICK HERE FOR MAP AND LODGING INFO
The 2003 NAFA World Series will be hosted by the:
CHIPPEWA VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
3625 Gateway Drive
Suite F
Eau Claire, WI 54701
If you wish to place an ad in the 2003 program, please contact Melissa Busch at 1-888-523-3866.
Advance tickets may be purchased by contacting the Convention & Visitors Bureau at the address shown above.
Schedule of Tournament
Tournament play is scheduled as follows:
bullet "A" Division - August 14-17, 2003
bullet "AA" Division - August 17-20, 2003
bullet "Open" Division - August 20-22, 2003
bullet "AAA" Divison - August 22-24, 2003
Internet Coverage
The 2003 NAFA World Series will be covered live on the internet at this website, providing:
bullet Schedule of games;
bullet Bracket sheets;
bullet Stats;
bullet Photos;
bullet All-World Teams;
bullet Game summaries;
NAFA will once again host an internet (email) mailing list, providing frequent emails to fans and players who sign up for the service, providing the most timely information available. The mailing list is free, and even offers a "daily digest" for those who prefer just one email per day during the tournament.
NAFA's official photographer, Madeleine Flanagan (formerly Madeleine Grau) will once again be taking and providing photos covering virtually every aspect of the tournament. (Last year's photo gallery contains nearly 1000 photos).
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