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Red Rock Field of Teams Set at 16

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

The field of teams for the Red Rock Tournament in St. George, Utah is set (full) at 16 teams:

1. Team Minnesota
2. River City Rockers
3. Houston Ace
4. SoCal Tribes
5. Portland
6. LumberKings
7. Larry Miller Hogs
8. Panteras
9. Cruces Titans
10. SoCal Bombers
11. Native Austin SD
12. A-1-Taylor
13. Mexicali (Soles)
14. Castlewood
15. Ceative Innovations
16. Italian Athletic Club

There are (at least) a couple of pitchers looking to throw in this one, one ISC level, the other ISCII. If your team needs pitching help, email me at jim (at) fastpitchwest.com.

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18th Annual Skins Tournament – Canberra, Australia

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

From Al’s Fastball:

G’day Al

CANBERRA, AU

As per our phone conversation we are running our 18th consecutive men’s tournament in Canberra November 30 – December2 2007.

This tournament has now taken on a skins format with upwards of $20,000 in prize money. It is a club format but as you know all clubs try to strengthen themselves. Each team is guaranteed 2 games and the final game is the two teams who have earned the most prize money in the pool games.

We would sure love to see our first team from North America. Teams can contact me at theharrows(at)optusnet.com.au

To continue our big week of softball we’re hosting the South Pacific Classic in Canberra at the Hawker International Softball Complex. It starts on Wednesday 5th December and runs until Saturday 8th December. It will consist of 5 teams (Nationals) – Japan, Samoa, World Champs New Zealand and Australia will put two teams in, consisting of the top 34 Australian players.

The Skins Tournament is used as part of our selection process so you can see the calibre of ball it generates. My main point of this whole exercise was to try and promote our game across Australia and hopefully like you do so well across the world.

Yours in Fastpitch Softball
Bob Harrow.
theharrows(at)optusnet.com.au

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Red Rock Invitational Now ISC WT Qualifier

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Only One Spot Left in Red Rock Tournament

Chris Santos jcsantos25@msn.com ISC US West VP has just announced that the 2007 Red Rock Invitational Tournament being held May 5 and 6 in St. George, Utah is now offering one (1) ISC World Tournament berth to the highest finishing team from the US West region.

8th Annual Red Rock International Invitational – St. George, Utah

TOURNAMENT DATES: May 5 and 6, 2007
ENTRY FEE: $375 US
PITCHING RULE: ISC
BERTHS: ONE (1) ISC WT berth to highest finisher from US West region
ENTRY DEADLINE: March 15, 2007
FORMAT: Round Robin into single elimination.
GAMES GUARANTEED: Four
ENTRY CHECKS
Payable to:
Roy Stout
P.O. Box 812
Lake Hughes, CA 93532

We are looking for a 16 team tournament again this year as there were 16 teams in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Currently we have 15 teams that have either confirmed by having sent their entry deposit or have given a verbal or written commitment to attend. Most have stated the ‘checks in the mail’ so please if you are attending, send your e-mail confirmation and entry fee ASAP.

Teams that are attending to date:

1. Portland Demarini
2. SoCal Bombers
3. River City Rockers
4. Houston Aces
5. Team Minnesota
6. SoCal Tribes
7. Larry Miller Hogs
8. Stockton Italian Athletic Club
9. Panteras, California
10. Innovative Communications, Utah
11. Bud King Pino
12. Castlewood II, Utah
13. A-1 Tank, Northern Cal
14. California Lumberkings
15. Mexicali, Mexico

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17th Annual Best of the West Tournament – June 2-3, 2007

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Best of West to Provide Berths to ISC World Tournament and ISC II Tournament of Champions

Fields 1 & 2 at Pershing Park, Santa Barbara, CA, June 2 – 3, 2007

The 17th Annual Best of The West Men’s Open Fastpitch Tournament will take place in Santa Barbara on the weekend of June 2–3, 2007, which is much earlier this year, than in previous years.

This year, for the first time, The Best of The West will provide a berth into the 2007 ISC World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario Canada and a berth to the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions.

Entry Fee will be $400, with a deadline for entry fees of April 15th. We will accept the first 8 teams with entry fees committed by that date.

Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth.

Make entry fee checks out to “Dave Blackburn” and mail to:

Dave Blackburn
Tournament Director
Best of The West
1720 Pacific Ave. #106
Venice, CA 90291

Roy Stout will again serve as “Umpire in Chief”.

RULES IN EFFECT:

ISC Pitching Rule

No innings start after 1 hour 30 min time limit
7 Runs after 5 innings
Tie breaker in the 8th

ONLY STARTERS may re-enter

5 warm-up pitches to start the game, then 3 / inning
Speedup rule for Catcher on base, with 2 outs – last out can run

DR must be designated at start of game, but is not considered a starter for re-entry purposes
Sunday games – no time limit

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Coming South on Hwy 101, from Northern California, exit at Castillo. Go right on Castillo two blocks. The two fields at Pershing Park are on the right.

Coming North on Hwy 101, from Southern California, exit at the Garden Street off ramp. Go left to Cabrillo. Go right on Cabrillo about a half mile.
At Castillo, go right, about 1 block, and the two fields at Pershing Park are on the left.

Info on 3 Affordable Hotels Below:

Motel 6 – Santa Barbara/Carpinteria North – $68.99 + Tax for two Adults, 2 beds
4200 Via Real
US 101 at Santa Monica Road/Santa Claus Lane
Carpinteria, California, United States, 93013
Phone: (805) 684-6921

Motel 6 – Santa Barbara/Carpinteria South – $68.99 + Tax for two adults, 2 beds
5550 Carpinteria Avenue
US 101 at Bailard Avenue/Casitas Pass Road
Carpinteria, California, United States, 93013
Phone: (805) 684-8602

Motel 6 – Santa Barbara – State Street – $95.99 + Tax
3505 State Street
US 101 at SR 225/State Street
Santa Barbara, California, United States, 93105
Phone: (805) 687-5400

See you in Sunny Santa Barbara…

Dave Blackburn
310-266-7803
daveb@virtvent.com

Editor’s note: Santa Barbara is an extremely popular summer getaway, so hotels book up fast. Make your reservations EARLY.

A bit more on the Best of the West:


The image above is from an old T-shirt from the 2nd Best of the West in 1992, in the days when the “Bombers” were from Vista 😉 Recognize any of those other teams?

The tournament was started by Al Ruegsegger and originally played at Joe Rodgers Field in Long Beach, and now enters its 17th year in a row, the longest running men’s open tournament in California. For many years now, the tournament has been headed up for years by the ISC’s streaming media maven, David Blackburn. It’s been played at Palmdate, Soboba, Winchester, and last year and this year in beautiful Santa Barbara.

The ballpark is a few blocks from the ocean. Want to go to the tournament but don’t feel like driving? Catch Amtrak. . Union Station in downtown LA is an easy drive on the weekend, and you can enjoy a cold one enroute, and snooze on the way home. The Sunday morning trains will get you there in time for the semis and finals. (That’s what Maddy and I did last year) The train station is just .7 of a mile from the fields. .Click here to see the ballpark. .

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ISC Qualfying Events – Update #4

Friday, March 2nd, 2007

Below is an updated list of 2007 ISC Qualifying Leagues and Tournaments. There are several changes and additions to this calendar. Please review it carefully. Questions about qualifying tournaments should be directed to the appropriate Regional Vice President.

Canada East Region – Blair Setford VP – blairjs@rogers.com
June 8-10 – Torbay, Newfoundland
Berths: World Tournament and ISC II ToC
Double elimination
In region teams only
Tournament Director – Bob McGowan 519-941-6767
Local Contact – Harold Kelly 709-727-9871 harold_kelly@hotmail.com
Umpire In Chief – Keith Pender keithpender@esdnl.ca

June 22-24 – Innerkip, Ontario
Berths: World Tournament and ISC II ToC
Double elimination
In region teams only
Tournament Director – Bob McGowan 519-941-6767
Local Contact – Howie Brown 519-421-6334 floorcreations@bellnet.ca
UIC – Bruce Bierman bierhawk@earthlink.net

June 22-24 – Sydenham, Ontario
Berths: ISC II ToC
Double elimination
In region teams only
Tournament Director – Bob McGowan 519-941-6767
Local Contact – Adam Lake 613-484-1313 paullake@kingston.net
UIC – Peter Kluszczynski kluz2@idirect.com

Eastern Canada Travel League Tournament
July 27-29 – TBA
Berths: World Tournament for 2008
League only teams
Tournament Director – Colin Smith905-790-8226 colinsmith@look.ca
UIC – Bruce Bierman bierhawk@earthlink.net

Eastern Ontario Home League Tournament
August 24-26 – TBA
Berths: ISC II ToC for 2008
UIC – Bruce Bierman bierhawk@earthlink.net

Western Ontario Home League Tournament
August 24-26 – TBA
Berths: ISC II ToC for 2008
UIC – Bruce Bierman bierhawk@earthlink.net

US West Region – Chris Santos, VP jcsantos25@msn.com

May 5 & 6
Red Rock Invitational
St. George, UT
Berths: 1 WT berth to highest finishing team from US West region.
Contact: Roy Stout umpire5@verizon.net 661-724-1551
UIC: Roy Stout

May 19 & 20
So Cal Bombers Invitational
Palm Springs, CA
Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II
Contact: Ralph Trejo ielooking@yahoo.com 909-841-0462 C or 909-889-3700 W
UIC – Roy Stout umpire5@verizon.net
Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth.

May 25, 25 & 27
Joe Santos Memorial
Pueblo, CO
Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II
Contact: Chris Santos jcsantos25@msn.com 303-419-7352 – cell or 303-690-4847 – home
UIC – Ginger Rendon gingerrendon@hotmail.com 719-564-5575
Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth.

June 16 & 17
Best of the West Tournament
Santa Barbara, CA
Berths: 1 WT and 1 ISC II berth
Contact: Dave Blackburn daveb@virtvent.com 310-266-7803
UIC – Roy Stout umpire5@verizon.net
Note: Any team can play but only US West Region teams that play with their ISC roster are eligible to win a berth.

US East Region – Bill Howell, VP – william.f.howell@navy.mil

April 20-22
War Eagle Fastpitch Classic
Auburn, AL – Auburn Softball Complex
Berths: 1 ISC II berth to champ, regardless of region
Contact: Robby Carter rcarter@auburnalabama.org (334) 501-2976
UIC: Sam Kelley 314-279-6168 H or 314-416-6459 W alaump@aol.com

May 25-28
Bahamas Invitational
Abaco, Bahamas
Berths: 1 WT to champ, regardless of region
Contact: Haziel McDonald whyworry@coralwave.com (H) 242-365-6436; (W) 242-359-6449; 242 359-6449 (Cell)
UIC – John Gretz jjg7279@comcast.net (703) 975-4939 (cell)

May 25 – 27
George Baumann Memorial Tournament
Erie, PA
Berths: 2 WT and 1 ISC II to top two highest finishing teams, regardless of region.
Contact: Bruce Baumann BaumannTourney@hotmail.com
UIC – George Ambrose geoasa@velocity.net

June 8 – 10
Midland Invitational
Midland, MI – Emerson Park
Berths: 2 WT to top two highest finishing US East teams. If not 2 US East teams, highest finishing team(s) from any region.
Contact: Kyle Beane kbeane8@yahoo.com
UIC – Joe Squires heyumpy@yahoo.com 989-631-7043

June 23 & 24
Ashland, OH
Berths: 1 WT 2 ISC II to any team from any region.
Contact: Mike Van Dine magicn2@yahoo.com 419-496-8496
UIC – Garry Kline gram41cob@aol.com 419-651-2992

June 29 – July 1
Croghan, NY
Contact: Charlie Walseman 518-207-6992 Charlie_H_Walseman@cargill.com or Jon Walseman 315-346-6681
Berth: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing US East team
UIC: Chris Tehonica

June 29 – July 1
Allentown, PA
Patriots Invitational
Contact: Don Hunsicker 610-797-6039 Home or 484-357-6135 Cell
Berth: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from any region
UIC: Jon Adams jasa60@aol.com 610-360-4429 Cell

June 29 – July 1
Frankenmuth, MI – Heritage Park
Michigan Qualifier
Contact: Tom Stasik 989-652-2058 tomstasik@gmail.com
Berth: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from US East
UIC: Rick Havercroft 989-790-0372 H isfump@aol.com

2007 ISC II Berths already secured:
Tiffany’s – 2006 Mid Michigan Travel League
Rise – 2006 Mid Atlantic Travel League

US Central Region – Dave LeBlanc, VP farm32@aol.com

May 25, 26 & 27
Walcott Memorial Day Qualifier – 8-10 team round robin – single elimination
Walcott, IA
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth available to any team from any region
Contacts: Sean Marten ssmarten@aol.com 563-391-8307 or Ron Foster 563-650-2837
UIC: TBD

May 25, 26 & 27
Wisconsin Qualifier
Circle Tap & Denmark, WI
Berths: 1 World Tournament and 1 ISC II berths available to any team from any region
Contact: Dave LeBlanc
farm32@aol.com H 920-830-2128 or C 920-851-2349
UIC: Dave LeBlanc

June 8, 9 & 10
Liberty Bank – Albaugh, Inc – DSM Hall of Fame Tournament
Elkhart, IA
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth avaiable to any team from any region
Contact: Tom Owen owentom@johndeere.com
UIC: TBD

June 15 – 23 (two weekends)
Iowa ISC Qualifier
Walcott, IA
Berths: 1 World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC to US Central teams.
Entries: Limited to teans in US Central region
Contact: Pat Sullivan patsullivanisc@aol.com 563-583-4381
UIC: Pat Sullivan patsullivanisc@aol.com 563-583-4381

July 13 – 15
AFSA Classic
Aurora, IL
Berths: 1 World Tournament 1 ISC II berths available to any team from any region
Contact: Dave Perkins dperk10@gmail.com
UIC – Les Novak bestumpln@aol.com

Midwest Softball Congress League
Berths: 1 ISC II berth
Contact: Wayne Fisher wpfisher@mchsi.com
UIC: Cathy Crayton (563)388-9503

Wisconsin Travel League
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth
Contact: Dave LeBlanc farm32@aol.com
UIC: Dave LeBlanc farm32@aol.com


Canada West Region – Ferdi Nelissen, VP ferdi@mts.net
Qualifier Coordinator – Craig Donaldson cdonalds5@shaw.ca

June 1 – 3
Rambler Park Fastball League Tournament
Regina, SK – Rambler Park
Berths: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from Canada West.
Contact: Harvey Curts 306-545-0682 fastball@sasktel.net
UIC: Stan Hilderman 306-566-3089 shilderman@saskpower.com

June 8 – 10
Ducks Unlimited Fastpitch Shoot-Out
Melfort, Saskatchewan
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth to any team from any region
Contact: Keith Mackintosh k_mackintosh@ducks.ca 306-665-7355
UIC: Dave Moore mooredj@shaw.ca 306-934-3006

June 9 – 10
South Hill Qualifier
Vancouver, BC
Berths: 1 ISC II berth to highest finishing team from any region.
Contact: Craig Donaldson 604-525-3440 cdonalds5@shaw.ca
UIC: Bill Watson 604-992-4948 wmgwatson@telus.net

July 27 – 29
Vancouver Challenge
Vancouver, BC – South Memorial Park
Berths: 1 World Tournament berth to highest finishing team from Canada West
Contact: John Mulka 604-649-1047 vancouverchallenge@hotmail.com
UIC: Bob Henning 604-790-1166 henner@shaw.ca

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2007 Dixie Classic Fastpitch Tournament – St. George UT – April 20-22, 2007

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

2007 Dixie Classic Fastpitch Tournament
Friday, April 20; Saturday, April 21; (&Sunday, April 22 if necessary)
Classes: C & B
Entry fee: $325—make checks payable to City of St. George
Deadline: April 16
Four games guaranteed!
Games to be played at: The Canyons Complex
1890 West 2000 North
Contact person: Josh Olmstead
Phone # (435) 634-5860
2nd contact person: Larry Wachter (Castlewood II)
(801) 566-6808 (business)
(801) 785-4363 (home)
Important! Hotels are filling up for this weekend.
You need to make reservations soon or both St. George and Mesquite will be full.

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Bahamas Tournament Deadline March 15

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

The deadline for entries to the Texaco Pirates Bahamas tournament was extended to March 15, 2007, but that’s only three weeks away, so don’t miss out!

Texaco Pirates to Host Tournament in the Bahamas in May
(Click photo to enlarge)

Click here for info and to get a look at some spectacular aerial photos of their own private island, Man-O-War Cay. Yes, that is their home field right down on the beach.

Don’t miss this one!

Details:

Man-o-war Pirates Fastball Tournament
Where: Man-o-war cay Abaco Bahamas
When; May 24th – May 26th 2007
Entry fee; $250.00 deadline february 1st 2007
Format: Round Robin with 4 game guarantee
Rules: No snorkeling between innings 😉

Contact
Haziel Mcdonald
Man-o-war Cay
Abaco Bahamas PO
AB 2290
phone contact; [242]365-6436 cell [242]359-6449
e-mail; hcsmcdonald@coralwave.com or
work e-mail; whyworry@coralwave.com
Flight info and accomodation info please contact Haziel Mcdonald.

Travel notes:
Marsh Harbour, airport name/code: (MHH). Marsh Harbour is only 5 miles from Man-o-war cay,where the ballpark is and where most of the Texaco Pirates live. They recomend for you to connect on American Airlines or Continental from Miami, Ft Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, FL.

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28th Annual Bob Rapp Memorial Tournament – Monday Results

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Thanks to Jim Williamson for this first hand report:

6 Team NAFA 3GG Qualifier
Dr Francis Wong Stadium

Monday Game # 10 8 AM Loser 4th Place

No Respect, Hilo 0
Athletics, Hilo 3
LP Malcolm Lehano; Haha Wong 2nd
WP Darren Zack 1 Hitter, 14 K’s

Monday Game # 11 10 AM Loser 3rd Place

Rain Began and Continued thru this Game
Onomea, Hilo 0
Athletics, Hilo 6
LP Blaine Medeiros; Dave Meeley 6th
WP Darren Zack 1 Hitter, 17 K’s, 2 RBI Single

Monday Game # 12 Noon 1st Championship Game

Rain Stopped and a Bright Sun Returned

Athletics, Hilo 0
Da Bruddahs, Hayward 7

LP Colin McKenzie, Darren Zack 7th
WP Doug Sleep 4 Hitter ; 12 K’s
SS Marcus Tan’s 2 RBI Hit & Run Double in the 2nd

Inning was all Sleep needed; Josh Woodmansee’s 2 RBI Single in the 6th capped the scoring.

RBI Leader Josh Woodmansee Da Bruddahs
Home Run Champion Jeremy Spear Athletics
Leading Hitter Malcolm Lehano No Respect

All-Stars

Dave Kimura LF Da Bruddahs
Shawn Ching 3B Da Bruddahs
Larry Schofield C Da Bruddahs
Alvin Salinas DP Da Bruddahs
Josh Woodmansee 1B Da Bruddahs
Jason Vaughan 1B Athletics
Jeremy Spear 2B Athletics
Mel Lehano C No Respect
Chad Canda 3B No Respect
Kaha Wong P/DH No Respect

Most Valuable Player Doug Sleep Da Bruddahs

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28th Annual Bob Rapp Memorial Tournament – Sunday’s Results

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Thanks to Jim Williamson for this first hand report:

6 Team NAFA 3GG Qualifier
Dr Francis Wong Stadium

Sunday – Game 5 Loser’s Bracket (LB) 10 AM

No Respect, Hilo 10
Athletics, Hilo 9
Darren Zack, Jr; Darren Zack 3rd; — LP John McMullen 4th;, Colin McKenzie 4th
WP John Lopez; Kaha Wong 5th

Sunday – Game 6 LB Noon

Hilanders, Hilo 3
KATS AC, Hilo 7
LP Warren Carriaga; Dennis Hoota 6th
WP Joe Poia; Boy Wong 6th

Sunday – Game 7 LB 2 PM Loser 6th Place

No Respect, Hilo 12
Hilanders, Hilo 9
WP John Lopez
LP Dennis Hoota

Sunday – Game 8 LB 2 PM Loser 5th Place

KATS AC, Hilo 0
Athletics, Hilo 1
WP Darren Zack
LP Boy Wong

Sunday Game # 9 Semi-Finals 6:00 PM
Onomea, Hilo 0
Da Bruddahs, Hayward 9
LP Blaine Medeiros, Dave Meeley 4th
WP Doug Sleep – 5 Inning Perfect Game,
Struck Out 14 of 15

Monday 8 AM Game # 10 No Respect vs Athletics
Monday 10 AM Game # 11 – Onomea vs Winner Game # 10
Championship Game at Noon Monday;

If Necessary Game to follow

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28th Bob Rapp Memorial Tournament – Hawaii – Saturday’s Results

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

Thanks to JR Williamson, for this report. Jim is in Hawaii enjoying the 28th Annual Bob Rapp Memorial Tournament. Tough life, but somebody’s gotta do it, right?

Sunday February 18, 2007
28th Bob Rapp Memorial Tournament
6 Team NAFA 3GG Qualifier

Dr Wong Stadium

Game # 1 Winner’s Bracket (WB) 10 AM 9 Innings
No Respect, Hilo 1
Da Bruddahs, Hayward 2
WP Doug Sleep
Malcolm Lehano; LP Kaha Wong 4th

Game # 2 WB Noon
Athletics, Hilo 3
Hilanders, Hilo 0
WP Darren Zack, Colin McKenzie 5th
LP Dennis Hoota

Game # 3 WB 2 PM
Da Bruddahs, Hayward 6
KATS AC (Host) 3
Rich Riveria; WP Doug Sleep
LP Pat Prieto

Game # 4 WB 4 PM
Onomea, Hilo 3
Athletics, Hilo 1
WP Blaine Medeiros
LP Colin McKenzie

Sunday – Loser Bracket Games at 10 AM, Noon, 2 PM & 4 PM

Winner’s Bracket Final 6 PM – Da Bruddahs vs Onomea

Championship Game at Noon Monday; If Necessary Game to follow

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