NFLA Central Ohio

Softball Tournament Information

2009-06-18T11:40:00.000-07:00

THIS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!!!

The Caring for Kids Softball Tournament is teaming up with local community partners to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity in our state. The focus of this tournament is to raise awareness and resources to provide nutrition education and promotion of active lifestyles to help combat and prevent obesity among today’s children.

B.A.T.S. - B.A.T.S. is a non -profit organization that supports the Sports Section of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. B.A.T.S. reaches out to the youth in the Columbus area and provides equipment and fields to teams that need their help.

Fuel Up To Play – Sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, Fuel Up to Play strives to create a healthier school environment that promotes student health, learning and achievement by motivating students to "get up and play" for 60 minutes a day and to "fuel up" with the food groups encouraged in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans but that youth don't get enough of—low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Tournament Rules:

The 2009 USSSA rulebook will govern the tournament with a few modifications.

· All batters will begin with a one (1) ball one (1) strike count and receive an extra foul ball per at-bat
· The home-run rule will be two (2) progressive for the class D division and one (1) progressive for the class E division.
o Each Class D team will be allowed a limit of two (2) home-runs per game until the opposing team hits a home-run, at which point, team A may hit another home-run without penalty
o Each Class E team will be allowed a limit of one (1) home-run per game until the opposing team hits a home-run, at which point team A may hit another home-run without penalty
· There will be zero home-runs permitted in the recreation league
· All home-run penalties in all divisions will result in an out
· Softballs for all three divisions will be provided by the NFL Alumni Association, Central Ohio Chapter

Corporate/Co-ed Division Only
· The Co-ed division must have an equal number of male and female competitors on the field and rotate in the batting order by gender
· Males hit a USSSA regulation men’s softball
· Females hit a USSSA regulation women’s softball
· Females may take an intentional walk to first base if there are two outs in any inning
· Males take second base on all walks
· No home-runs permitted

Pay Outs:

$1000 for first place

$500 for second place

Ancillary Events:
Family Fun Zone featuring interactive activities, prizes, and entertainment;
NFL Alumni interaction with public including daily autograph sessions;
Food pavilion.

Softball Tournament Sign Up Sheet

2009-06-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

THIS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!!!

Caring for Kids Softball Tournament
Hosted by NFL Alumni Central Ohio Chapter
To benefit Fuel Up to Play & Cap City Youth Sports
Berliner Park, Columbus Ohio

Dates: August 29-30, 2009
Entry Fee: $300
Registration Deadline: August 16, 2009
Payouts: First Place: $1000, Second Place: $500

Make Check or Money Order Payable To: NFLA Central Ohio Chapter
Mail Entry Form and Fee to: Katie Bernal 2109 Stella Ct Suite 225 Columbus, 43215
Rosters can be attached to this application or emailed to bernal@karsatos.com by 8-19-09
Registration Form

Team Name:__________________________________________________

Check One: Corp / Co Ed ____ Division D ____ Division E_____

Team Captain:____________________________________________________

*Captain Email:___________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________

Day Phone:__________________ Home Phone:______________________

Cell Phone:__________________ Fax: ________________________

Secondary Contact:_______________________________________

Secondary Email: ________________________________________

Secondary Phone:________________________________________

As the Captain of the above listed team, I have carefully read and considered the information included with this application. I agree to follow all rules, and I understand that I will be held accountable for this team. I also understand that the validity of the roster and this application are my responsibility as Captain.

Manager Signature_______________________________ Date: ___________________

* required – all future correspondence will be provided via email.

Softball Tournament Team Roster

2009-06-18T11:30:00.001-07:00

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Caring for Kids Softball Tournament – Team Roster
Must be received by August 19, 2009 (send to bernal@karsatos.com)

Teams will not be permitted to participate without a roster on file – failure to do so, will result in forfeiture

Team Name___________________________________________Date___________________________

Corp/Co Ed______ Division D_____ Division E________

Captain________________________________________________________________________________
(NAME) (Address) (City) (Zip)

Mobile #______________________Day #____________________e-mail___________________________

1) Player Name______________________________________________________

Phone Number_______________________ Email_______________________________

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2009-06-17T18:20:00.000-07:00

THIS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!!

“BIG LOTS” Home Run Derby
at the NFLA Caring for Kids Softball Tournament August 29, 2009 at Berliner Park

Qualifying runs all day Saturday August 29, 2009
Finals on Saturday afternoon

Number of finalists will be determined on site

$20 buys 10 swings

Unlimited Entries

Bring your own pitcher

Payout Structure:

Charity: 50%
1st place: 35%
2nd place: 10%
3rd place: 5%

NFLA Central Ohio "Caring for Kids" Softball Tournament Sponsorship Package

2009-06-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

THIS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!

VENDOR PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

Introduction:

The 2009 NFL Alumni Caring for Kids Softball Tournament seeks to structure a partnership that will position your company as a Vendor Partner of our event.

Tournament Background:

Event Dates:August, 29-30, 2009

Event Owner: NFL Alumni, Inc. –Central Ohio Chapter(serving greater Columbus area)

- Jim Karsatos, President

- Skip Hoovler, Treasurer

- Mark Inkrott, Tournament Chair

- Katie Bernal, Event Co-Chair

- Susan Little, Event Co-Chair

Host Site: Berliner Park, Columbus, OH –Lou Berliner Park is the largest softball complex in the country serving as home to 32 fields.

History/Background: The NFL Alumni Caring for Kids Softball Tournament in its inaugural year has teamed up with the Commit to be Fit and WBNS news anchor Andrea Cambern. The weekend will benefit child fitness and nutrition initiatives in schools to help combat childhood obesity.

Designated Charities: Fuel Up To Play, Cap City Youth Sports

Charitable Initiatives:

Perhaps the most important legacy of the NFL Alumni Association is its members and their dedication to the communities in which they live. This is accomplished through an immense dedication to raising funds for youth based charities. Through the history of the Association they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars benefiting a vast array of charities including the Boys and Girls Club and the Buckeye Ranch of Columbus.

B.A.T.S. -B.A.T.S. is an organization that funds the Cap City Youth Sports Programs for the City of Columbus. Cap City Sports reaches out to the youth in the Columbus area and provides equipment and fields to teams that need their help.

Fuel Up To Play –Sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, Fuel Up to Play strives to create a healthier school environmentthat promotes student health, learning and achievement by motivating students to "get up and play" for 60 minutes a day and to "fuel up" with the food groups encouraged in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans but that youth don't get enough of—low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

2009 Caring for Kids Softball Tournament Details

Date: August 29-30, 2009

Venue: Berliner Park, Columbus, Ohio

Format: Three divisions (3) with separate winners
Approximately 150-200 teams

Pricing:$300 per team

Ancillary Events:
- Family Fun Zone featuring interactive activities, prizes and entertainment
- NFL Alumni interaction with public including daily autograph sessions
- Food pavilion

Partnership Details

As a partner of the NFL Alumni Association Caring for Kids Softball Tournament, you will receive the following:

􀂄On-site sales distribution

􀂄Category exclusivity

􀂄Logo present on all collateral materials* including but not limited to:

- Entry forms

- Web-site exposure

- Television advertising

- Print

- Event banners

- All other printed materials completed in support of the event (i.e. hot cards, flyers, on- premise posters)

-Mentions in radio advertising

􀂄Placement of up to 2 banners at each diamond

-Banners must be provided by partner, recommended size is 4’x6’

􀂄Collateral piece in player goodie bag

-5,000 total bags to be distributed to all players at registration

-Items could be discount coupons, logo collateral or premium items

*Logo placement will be applicable to all materials not yet produced

As a partner of the NFL Alumni Association Caring for Kids Softball Tournament, the event requests the following:

􀂄Distribution of registration materials via each store location

- NFLA to provide all materials to each location

􀂄Placement of supportive signage

- NFLA to provide each of the retail locations with posters/flyers for display in an effort to increase exposure and awareness of the event

􀂄Financial donation

- In exchange for the aforementioned benefits, the NFL Alumni Association requests a financial donation of $5,000.00 per retail location

- Vendor space may be rented for the event without the aforementioned benefits for a fee of $1,500.00

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the NFL Alumni Association and their charitable partners Cap City Youth Sports and Fuel Up To Play, thank you so much foryour time and consideration of partnership with the Inaugural Caring for Kids Softball Tournament.

It is only with support of community partners such as yourself that we can begin to battle the obesity epidemic that has become so prevalent among today’s youth.

Please do not hesitate to contact any of the following contacts should you have any questions or need any additional information.

Contact Information

Jim Karsatos, NFL Alumni Association Columbus Chapter President

Jim@Karsatos.com; 614-228-9400

Mark Inkrott, Tournament Chair

Ink_86@hotmail.com; 419-348-3830

Katie Bernal, Event Co-Chair

Bernal@karsatos.com; 614-668-7287

Susan Little, Event Co-Chair

susan.little@drink-milk.com; 614-419-6968