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I.S.C. Reminds of Deadline for Out-of-Area Forms and Fees
The International Softball Congress, is reminding all teams of the upcoming May 1 deadline for submitting Out of Area forms (Letter of Intent) and fees which MUST by postmarked to the ISC not later than May 1. The Out of Area rules, forms, area definitions and team recap form are all available on the ISC website at http://www.iscfastpitch.com.
Archive for January, 2006
I.S.C. Reminds of Deadline for Out-of-Area Forms and Fees
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006Field of Teams Announced for World Fastball Invitational 2006 – Monkton, Ont.
Monday, January 30th, 2006From Al’s Fastball:
Field of Teams Announced for World Fastball Tournament
Monkton, Ont.
It is with great pleasure I announce the eight teams who will compete for the title this June 29 – July 2, 2006 at the World Fastball Invitational in Monkton Ontario.
County Materials
The Farm
Kitchener Hallman Twins
Orillia Riversharks,
Patsy’s – NY
Saskatoon Aspen Black Sox
Midland Explorers and
the Heflin Gremlins.It goes without saying that the above teams are all “world class organizations”, with the very best players and coaches on the planet, which is what our tourney is all about. We look forward to hosting these teams at the most anticipated tournament of the summer.
Brian Baillie – Chairman
World Fastball Invitational
Editor’s note: You might be looking at 80% of the Top 10 for the first set of ISC World Rankings for 2006. Which teams will round out the Top 10? Or, is there a team in the field at Monkton that will not be in the Top 10 preseason rankings? Post your comments by clicking the comments link at the lower right.
New Zealand Black Sox bat their way to Commonwealth Championship title
Monday, January 30th, 2006Black Sox bat their way to Commonwealth Championship title
New Zealand 5, Australia 3
Black Sox bat their way to Commonwealth Championship title Sunday January 29th 2006 Awesome batting power and strong defence from the New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox has taken the team to victory this afternoon in the final of the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne. The world champion NZCT Black Sox defeated Australia in the final 5-3 as they came from two runs down in the third inning to claim the title.
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So Cal Bombers sign Evan Potskin
Sunday, January 29th, 2006From Al’s Fastball: So Cal Bombers sign Evan Potskin
The Southern California Bombers have acquired the services of Evan Potskin for the 2006 season.
Circle Tap 2006 Schedule
Saturday, January 28th, 2006From Al’s Fastball: Circle Tap 2006 Schedule
May 12-14 Round Robin Warm-Up at CT. (Looking for 4-5 teams)
May 19-21 Bombers Tournament at Palm Springs, CA
May 26-28 Wisconsin Classic League at Circle Tap
June 2-4 Grafmeier Invite at Kimberly, WI
June 9-11 ISC State Tournament at Circle Tap
June 16-18 OFF
June 23-25 Eau Claire Classic at Eau Claire, WI
July 1-2 OFF
July 7-9 Boys of Summer Open at Circle Tap
July 16-18 Holm Classic at Fargo, ND
July 21-23 OFF
July 29-30 Farm Tournament at Middleton, WI
August 3-6 ASA National Championships at South Bend, IN
August 11-19 ISC World Championships at Kitchener, ON
August 23-24 NAFA World Series at Kimberly, WI
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Long Beach Black Sox Capture Amigos Tournament Title
Saturday, January 28th, 2006From the Long Beach Black Sox website
The Long Beach Black Sox put it all together this weekend in going 5-0 in Whittier Narrows in route to the championship. The Sox scored 48 runs and only allowed 16 in the 5 games. Chuck Vranich was 3-0 and his counterpart Randy Clay was 2-0. Fred Hanker and John Otte led the offensive attack going a combined 20-28 with 22 RBI.
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New Zealand Black Sox one win away from Commonwealth Championship victory
Saturday, January 28th, 2006From Al’s Fastball: Black Sox one win away from Commonwealth Championship victory
The New Zealand Black Sox are one win away from Commonwealth Championship victory Saturday January 28th 2006 The New Zealand Community Trust Black Sox are through to the final of the Commonwealth Championship in Melbourne to be played tomorrow. The world champion NZCT Black Sox secured their place in the final with a victory in the semi final tonight over Samoa 6-1. While the score line looks convincing NZCT Black Sox manager Grant McCarroll says the team were made to work hard for the win.
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Sad News of the Passing of David Echeveste
Thursday, January 26th, 2006I am deeply saddened to note the passing of our friend, David Echeveste. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Margaret and children, his dad, teammate and manager, Manny, his brother and teammate Eddie, and to the entire Echeveste family. The Echevestes, including David, have been big part of the fastpitch community in Southern California for a long, long time. I was honored to call David a teammate for two years, while playing for the Riverside Merchants . Information from the Press Enterprise newspaper in Riverside, CA is reprinted below:
ECHEVESTE, DAVID MANUEL Age 35, of Riverside, CA., passed away on 01/22/2006. David was born 04/09/1970 in Lynwood, CA. He was employed by MBM Food Distributors as a Transportation Manager in Riverside for 15 years. He attended Harvest Christian Fellowship and managed the Jurupa Pony League. David is survived by his wife, Margaret Echeveste; daughter, Alexis Nicole Echeveste; son, David Jordan Echeveste; parents, Manuel and Diane Echeveste; brother, Edward Echeveste; sister, Deena Echeveste; grandmother, Lucille Villarreal. Funeral Fri., 01/27, 10am at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary with interment to follow at Olivewood Memorial Park, Riverside. ACHESON & GRAHAM GARDEN OF PRAYER MORTUARY (951) 688-1221. Published in the Press-Enterprise on 1/25/2006.
Click here if you wish to make an entry in the guest book provided. We encourage you to take a moment and add a note there. I am told that the services at Acheson & Graham are at 7944 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA. It’s in the Arlington area of Riverside, off Jefferson St, west of the 91 Fwy.
Photos of David and family.(Click “images” link on right side of page that follows)
Day Two – Commonwealth Men’s Fastpitch Championship
Thursday, January 26th, 2006From Al’s Fastball: New Zealand Black Sox Top Australia
Day Two – Softball – Commonwealth Men’s Fastpitch Championship
In a see-sawing game the New Zealand Black Sox triumphed over the Australian Steelers with an 8-5 win at the Commonwealth Men’s Fastpitch being played at Altona, Melbourne this week.
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Boys of Summer 2006
Thursday, January 26th, 2006From Al’s Fastball: Boys of Summer 2006
January 26 Denmark, WI The Boys of Summer Tournament will be held July 7-9, 2006. We have had an overwhelming amount of teams express interest in the event so we’ve decided to expand to a 16 team event.
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