We are pleased to provide the following business links to folks doing business in the fastpitch community.  We encourage you to support these businesses that support the game.  Tell 'em fastpitchwest.com sent you.  Click the logos to visit their websites.

Softball Magazine first went into production in the year 1996.  In six short years, players, manufacturers, coaches and associations in the sport of softball have dubbed the award winning publication the “Sports Illustrated of Softball”.   Fastpitchwest is proud to have had its articles and photos published in Softball Magazine, including the 2003 NAFA World Series recap in the October 2003 issue, the AAU International tournament coverage in the April 2004 issue, and most recently, the Red Rock Tournament coverage in the July 2004 issue.  Not a subscriber?  Click logo above to visit their website and subscribe online (or via mail if you prefer)

AIS Custom Athletic Uniforms 

Allan Ruegsegger & Co.  A better uniform you won't find.  (Ask someone that's worn them, like the Long Beach Painter players)  Dozens of minor league and fastpitch teams order direct from AIS.  Extra long pants if you like, double knees, you name it. Top quality.  

The Cleaner Alternative to Pine Tar - Get a pine tar feel without a pine tar mess; Use it on hands, gloves, wood or aluminum bats; Doesn’t gunk up your bat; It doesn't get gooey or sticky as the weather gets hotter.  Dissipates quickly so there’s no lingering sticky feel Doesn’t stain your clothes like pine tar, so uniforms stay cleaner and last longer; Catchers and fielders use it on their glove hands to obtain a better feel for their glove or mitt; On the field, touch up your fingers for better ball control, especially if the field is wet or your hands are sweaty; Keeps hitters from over-gripping; Approved for play by Major League Baseball.

Show Me Tickets started in 1996 for fans, by Brock and Brant Bukowsky. The first office was located in Missouri, hence the name Show Me Tickets ( Missouri is the "Show Me" State). Whether you are looking for premiums seats, tickets for sold-out events, or exemplary customer service, the “Show Me” name has outgrown its local reference to represent our commitment to an immediate response to customer requests. We have sought to expand our extensive ticket selection, improve prices, and offer the best customer service in the industry.  This philosophy has fueled our growth to become an international broker with clients in many countries. Taking on countless roles as the business has grown, the founding brothers have not lost their love of American pastimes. This is what drives Show Me tickets to be the most reliable place to come again and again for tickets to any event. We feel fortunate to be doing something we love and helping fans like you. Thank you for choosing Show Me Tickets.  Show Me Tickets has been providing their clients with premium tickets to all events across the country for more than eight years. We are a licensed ticket broker in good standing with the Better Business Bureau , and a member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers. The NATB is the organization that sets rigid ethical standards and promotes consumer protection within our industry. 

Thrifty Car Rental is the official car rental agency for the Portland Rose Cup Tournament, providing a special rate for Rose cup players, families and fans. 

Call 503-254-6563 if you are booking in the Portland, OR area, or  click the logo at left to book nationwide, or call  1-800-THRIFTY (847-4389).

Thrifty Rent-A-Car offers great rates with cars available in most cities.  Good choice for teams on-the-go to tournaments and elsewhere.

Nick Muratella (formerly of the Genesis team) and his crew run this company, operating in both Northern and Southern California.  Nick's up north in Sacramento now, playing fastpitch with the River City Rockers, but he'll get you squared away if your windshield is better at catching rocks than you are at catching line drives.  Click the logo to visit their website.

Vonage broadband phone services provides unlimited calling to anywhere in the USA and Canada for $34.99 per month, flat fee.  Great for all those calls to teams and players that are costing you an arm and a leg. All you need is a cable or DSL internet connection.  This is the best thing going since, well, the internet. A great product, I have Vonage service myself.

Freight For Less

West Coast Office

5470 E. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90022
(323) 722-0707
Fax (323) 722-0505

West Coast Sales Information: sales@freightforless.com
General Information: info@freightforless.com

Mike Ryan (Bullet Transportation 1995-1998 including 3rd place at 1998 NAFA AA World Series) and Dan Brown (former Bullet Skipper) and their crew.  Moving freight? These are the guys to talk to. 

Glove Works dba GloveRelacing.com, an online glove repair service with over 18 years of experience. Due to the recent demand and success of this web site, in the off season, we currently have three glove repair technicians on staff.  Our many clients over the years have included Arizona State University, players of the University of Arizona, local Junior Colleges, professional sports agents and individual athletes. We cater to everyone from the professional athlete to the weekend warrior, so welcome to our site.  (Editor's note: I had my 20 year old Wilson A2000XL done by these folks; came back like the factory laced it.)

Hampton Inn Tropicana offers Las Vegas travelers Tropical Comfort at Comfortable Prices. We offer free shuttle-van service, free breakfast bar, free local calls, free HBO® movies and free in-room coffee. Other features include a lobby bar, casino games, valet laundry and dry cleaning services, on-site coin laundry, fitness center, two telephone lines and two telephones in every guest room, an on-site business center, 13 luxurious suites, meeting rooms and arcade games.  Our tropical pool deck includes a waterfall, whirlpool spa and children's playground. Hampton Inn Tropicana also gives you a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your first night's stay is free. Choose Hampton Inn Tropicana, and we'll take care of the rest. A good night's rest isn't all you'll get at Hampton Inn Tropicana. You'll also find all the hospitality and services you expect from the nation's greatest hotel value.