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10 Year Old Division

Champions - Dairy Queen Crushers - Conway, AR

Runner Up - Banditos Black - Houston, TX

10 Year Old Division Brackets / Results

12 Year Old Division

Champions - Banditos Black - Houston, TX

Runner Up - Chet Lemon's Juice - Eustis, FL

12 Year Old Division Brackets / Results

13 Year Old Division

Champions - Mississippi Royals - Southaven, MS

Runner Up - Louisiana Bayou Bandits - Choudrant, LA

13 Year Old Division Brackets / Results

14 Year Old Division

Champions - The Juice - Memphis, TN

Runner Up - Dallas Stars - Rockwall, TX

14 Year Old Division Brackets / Results 

Congratulations on an outstanding season and welcome to the 2010 NABF World Classics. Your tournament host will be The City of Southaven, MS Parks and Recreation Department 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 complex Snowden Grove Park in Southaven, MS on July 4-9, 2010.

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.

NABF World Classics General Tournament Rules (Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view)

Your team will not be required to pre-qualify through a NABF qualifying tournament. Your entry fee, in the amount of $400.00 for the 10, 12, 13, 14 year old age divisions should be made payable to: "City of Southaven" and mailed to City of Southaven Parks Department - Tournament Operations, P.O. Box 365; Southaven, MS 38671. Online registration and payment may be made on this web site. (click on Events Schedule under the Tournaments link at the top of this page).

The 10 and 12 Year Old Division Champions will be awarded a berth into the National Youth Baseball Championships. The four-day "National Youth Baseball Championships" tournament is the effort of the Major Youth Baseball Alliance, LLC. The MYBA is an organization comprised of eight major youth baseball organizations, including AABC, AAU, Babe Ruth Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, NABF, Pony Baseball, Super Series Baseball and USSSA Baseball.

PLAYER / TEAM CREDENTIALS

All players listed on the team roster must provide a birth document. A birth document certificate from the State / Coounty or City Bureau of Vital Statistics. (Copies of the original birth certificat is acceptable)

1. Official NABF Roster
2. Proof of Insurance
3. Acceptable birth document for each player
4. State Flag or Team Banner for opening ceremonies Parade of Teams (OPTIONAL)

Player Eligibility:

1. Any player who before May 1, 2010 reaches their 11^th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 10 Year Old NABF World Classics.
2. Any player who before May 1, 2010 reaches their 13^th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 12 Year Old NABF World Classics.
3. Any player who before May 1, 2010 reaches their 14^th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 13 Year Old NABF World Classics.
4. Any player who before May 1, 2010 reaches their 15^th birthday shall not be eligible to play in the 14 Year Old NABF World Classics.

Tournament Headquarters - Snowden Grove Park, Southaven, MS will be open on Sunday July 4, 2010 until the conclusion of the tournament. For more information call City of Southaven Parks Department - 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 38672.

NOTE: (Pre-Tournament Meetings)

There will be a manager's / coaches meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at theBancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. 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 the time. Coaches Only.

Team credential check in will commence after the Coaches meeting at the BancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Team Rosters and player birth certificates will be verified at this time. (Players are NOT required to be present.) 

There will be a "Team Mom's meeting at  10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at theBancorpSouth Sports Center (adjacent to Snowden Grove Park), 3335 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, MS 38672. Two representatives from each team will be permitted to attend this meeting. At this meeting, representatives from the Desoto County Tourism office as well as various area merchants and area attractions sharing information regarding things to do while your team is in our area.

Skills Competition, Team Social & Opening Ceremonies

The gates to Snowden Grove Park will open at 1:00 p.m. July 4, 2010 for pin trading. The Team Meal will be served between 2:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. July 4th, 2010 (under the North Pavilion at Snowden Grove Park). The Skills Competition will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at 3:15 p.m.

The staging for the "Parade of Teams" will commence at approximately 3:30 p.m. July 4, 2010 and the actual opening ceremonies will begin at approximately 3:45 p.m. All teams must participate and should be in their uniform top. (Players are allowed to wear shorts).

**Coaches and Players and Fans are cordially invited to return to Snowden Grove Park on the evening of July 4, 2010 to enjoy the City of Southaven's July 4^th Fireworks display and festivities. This display has traditionally drawn thousands and is the largest of its kind in North Mississippi.

Tournament play will begin on July 5, 2010.

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 the tremendous event. If at all possible players should not 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 round. The catcher will throw to third baseman, third baseman throws to second baseman, second baseman throws to the shortstop, shortstop throws to first baseman and the first baseman throws back to the catcher. The "pop" time will start when the catcher throws and 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 from each team can participate. Each player will get three (3) throws to hit the various targets. Players must throw behind the marked position in their respective age divisions' shallow centerfield. The targets will be staged around the home plate area.

Base Running - (4 Players)

Four (4) players from each team will be allowed to participate. Each player will start inside the right hand batters box and run the bases. Time will start on the first step and end when player touches home plate. Any additional player who has not participated in any event can participate.

IMPORTANT: For lodging assistance click on the Hotels link at the top of this page. If additional assistance is needed contact the Desoto County Tourism office @ 662-393-8770.

ADMISSION during the World Series will be $7.00 per person per day or $25.00 for a tournament pass. For children (6-12) the charge will be $3.00 per day or $12.00 for a tournament pass. This charge includes everyone except players and team coaches. A maximun of 3 coaches passes will be issued.

SOUVENIR WORLD SERIES 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 on the link at the top of this page to avoid waiting in line, your preordered items will be available and waiting on you at the opening ceremonis on Sunday July 4, 2010.

NOTE: Pin Trading has become a tradition at World Series events, players will have an opportunity to trade pins during the team social prior to the opening ceremonies. 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 smal promotional items, etc.

TENTATIVE EVENT ITINERARY