Major league ball parks are full. Little league games are starting. So why not the World Baseball Classic?
With that, it is my pleasure to open up signups for the 43nd edition of the World Baseball Classic. The World Baseball Classic is the longest running sports competition on NS Sports that does not entail kicking a ball into a goal. It is a competition that has seen a lot of great history over the years, and surely this Classic will continue that legacy. So, let's get this rolling! If you've done this before, you know what you need to do. This post also officially serves as a signup for Newmanistan.
How do I take part?
Then all you need to do, for now, is to declare that your nation will participate by replying to this thread. It couldn’t be easier! It doesn’t matter if its your first time or you have done this many times, you are welcome to participate.
How about my puppet? Can it join too?
Puppets are allowed but limited to one per master nation. The addition of your puppet is then at the discretion of the host.
Did someone say host? That sounds fun! Can I host?
Hosting any competition on NS Sports requires a lot of work, and the World Baseball Classic is definitely no exception to that. It’s not as easy as saying, “Oh cool make me host please, I wanna be host!!!11!1!one!” The host is the person the controls the operations of the tournament, and therefore they have a considerable amount of responsibility. As such, this privilege is typically handed to an established member of the community. However, anyone can make a bid.
A bid?
Yes, a bid. In order to be considered as a potential host, you must submit a bid. The important information to put in your bid is how you plan on structuring the tournament and your method of scorination, in order for the bid to be considered valid. Take a look at the last three winning bids to give yourself a general idea of what is expected in a hosting bid.
Winning WBC 42 bid (Free Republics)
Winning WBC 41 bid (Equestrian States)
Winning WBC 40 bid (Cassadaigua)
If you would like to submit a bid, you need to do so by May 9th, at 8pm Eastern Standard Time. At the time, the bidding period will close, and the World Baseball Classic Council will vote on the bid they feel is the best, or perhaps reopen the bidding period if that was necessary.
Am I Part of the World Baseball Classic Council?
Members of the council are listed here.
What about World Cup 80?
The timeframe of this tournament, with the host bidding being open until the 9th, then a host vote until about the 14th; and then considering the host will need some time to set it up, will mean that World Baseball Classic 43 will NOT conflict with World Cup QUALIFIERS. There will be a conflict, probably, between the Proper/Cup Of Harmony. Since the Proper is typically scorinated every other day, I feel it is fine. The Cup Of Harmony is a fight to finish 33rd, so perhaps a choice might be needed there. At any rate, the important thing is not conflicting with the qualifiers, and this will not.
Signups (73):
1) Newmanistan
2) Free Republics
3) United States Of Devonta
4) Ethane
5) South Covello
6) Scootalove City (Herp)
7) North Prarie
8) Equestrian States
9) Beepee
10) New Haudenosaunee Confederacy
11) St Saratoga
12) Darmen
13) Liventia
14) Acapais
15) The Sherpa Empire
16) USS Monitor (puppet- The Sherpa Empire)
17) New Sangti
18) Drawkland
19) Gloriax
20) Kita-Hinode
21) Maklohi Vai
22) Banija
23) Ko-oren
24) Cassadaigua
25) Bauscland
26) The Royal Kingdom of Quebec
27) Pripet Socialist Republic (puppet- Northwest Kalactin)
28) Northwest Kalactin
29) Hampton Island
30) West Phoenicia
31) Stetzra
32) Nuevo Caracas (puppet- TRK of Quebec)
33) Alpine Union
34) Highton (aka Highton Islands)
35) Xelsis
36) Cosumar
37) West Guam
38) Abanhfleft
39) Midand
40) Mezropolis
41) Super-Llamaland
42) Hicana (Hicanas In Exile) (puppet- Super-Llamaland)
43) The Greater Nordics
44) Deseret And Zion
45) Valliesta (puppet- North Prarie)
46) Nova Anglicana
47) The Autonomous Region of Helsinki
48) United States of Yasser
49) Melbergia
50) Schiltzberg
51) Filindostan (puppet- New Sangti)
52) East Apikai
53) New Jarwel
54) Lycrabon
55) Crystalline Caverns
56) The Star Empire
57) Krossa
58) The Wolf Zones
59) Nevis And Kitts
60) God and Country
61) The Imperial Frost Federation
62) Humaliwo
63) Sandberg (puppet- Schiltzberg)
64) -Anthor-
65) East Ares
66) Oscioru (puppet- Juvencus)
67) Juvencus
68) Saintland (puppet- FFR) (use West Saintland rank)
69) Brookspring
70) Wabijust
71) Ireland Isles
72) Mirfast
73) Vangaziland
Host Bids (2):
Cassadaigua - Winning bid
Ethane
