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Jeremy Spear’s 2nd Film, “Polynesian Power” on TV This Weekend

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

A note from our friend, Jeremy Spear (producer of the feature length film “Fastpitch”. This note relates to his second film “Polynesian Power: Islanders in Pro Football”which will be showing on TV, KOCE, Channel 50 this weekend. ** Note the time change from the earlier post ** 10:00 am, not noon. True, it’s not exactly fastpitch, but it was produced by one of fastpitch’s own, someone that has done a great deal to promote the game. Besides, who doesn’t like “The Rock”?

Sorry folks, but KOCE (Channel 50) switched the airing of Polynesian Power: Islanders in Pro Football to 10:00 am (instead of Noon)… so set your dvrs/vcrs or tune in at 10:00am this Sunday if you are in the LA/Orange County area.

Aloha,
Jeremy

Original message:
Polynesian Power: Islanders in Pro Football is airing on KOCE Sunday 11/12/06 at 10am PST noon.
KOCE is the PBS TV station that services LA & Orange County.

Please let your friends know about this PBS broadcast.

Mahalos,

Jeremy Spear
Shortstop Films Inc.

Hawaii:
3030 Pualei Circle #320
Honolulu, HI 96815
ph:808-922-2037
fax: 808-922-0530
shortstopfilms@earthlink.net

Synopsis:

Narrated by “The Rock”, Polynesian Power chronicles the ascent of Polynesians in American Football and the cultural history that defines these journeys. Profiling two Samoan athletes, Pisa Tinoisamoa and Isaac Sopoaga, Polynesian Power explores America’s diverse cultural base and the challenges of chasing dreams.

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Si Senor Golf Tourney Fundraiser, Nov 18 – AZ

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

[Tubac, AZ] – The Si Senor fastball team is hosting golf tournament #40 in Tubac, Arizona. The date is Nov.18. Entry fee is $60.00 with a carne asada afterward at Cliff’s Place.

Contact Herb at (520) 398-2397.
HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net

See also Herb’s note after the jump.
California Player sponsorship
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List of ISC and ISC II Qualifiers for 2007

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

Below is a list, by ISC region, of some of the tournaments and leagues being used as ISC Qualifying events for 2007 berths in the ISC World Tournament and ISC II Tournament of Champions.

Included is each regions Vice President and his email address. Any questions about a particular regions qualifiers should be directed to the appropriate Vice President.

Regional definitions are shown on the ISC website: http://www.iscfastpitch.com/index.php?page=87
From front page, click on Rules & Forms link in left margin.

This initial list will be supplemented as more qualifiers are added. Some on this list are missing some key information which will also be addressed in supplemental updates.

Any team participating in an ISC qualifier, qualfies for a possible invite championship berth even if the team can’t or doesn’t qualify by winning the tournament.

This list will be updated as Vice Presidents inform me of more qualifiers.

Ken Hackmeister

For list of tournaments, click this link:
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Phoenix Winter Invitational – Dec 9-10

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Twelve Teams Already Committed with Room for More

The Phoenix Winter Invitational has 12 teams committed with room for more: If you are looking for a room, The Ramada Inn has group Rates. Contact tournament director for more info.

Teams already committed:

1. Tucson Hawks
2. Tucson Hurricanes
3. Tucson Si Senor
4. Tucon Gilas
5. Peoria Los Apaches
6. Peoria Apaches
7. Peoria Yung Guns
8. Peoria Bandits
9. WindowRock Az, AZ Brewers
10. Prescott Barros Roofing
11. Prescott Badgers
12. Prescott Bat Attitude

Click link at right for more info. (more…)

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AAU Tourney Already at 28 Teams; Expanded Format Has Only 4 More Spots!

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006


From Al’s Fastball:

January 18 – 21, 2007
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
Orlando,Florida
Four Games guarantee

** First 32 teams to pay the entry fee are in **

Teams from different countries come every January and play four days of hard competition at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando,Florida. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis.

Teams that have entered so far:

1. Cutro Professional Inspections (N.Y.)
2. Bucktown Bee’s (Ontario)
3. PK Broward Blues (IL),
4. Los Socios (Venezuela )
5. Jamaica Natl. Team,
6. Bloomington Stix (IL),
7. Valle Caucana (Colombia ),
8. Puerto Rico Jr (P.R.),
9. Ohsweken Redmen Selects ( Ontario ),
10. Kitchener Hallman Twins ( Ontario ),
11. Millwood Logistics Countrymen (Ontario ),
12. St. Thomas Storm (Ontario ),
13. Midland Explorers ( MI ),
14. Virginians ( VA ),
15. Team Minnesota (MN),
16. Earls Club (WI),
17. Radio 560 (Mexico ),
18. Alabama Fastpitch (AL),
19. Atleticos Santa Isabel Zaragoza ( Spain ),
20. Ambassadors (St. John,VI),
21. New Breed (Nassau,Bahamas),
22. Florida Fast Pitch (Florida),
23. Utah Hogs/Omaha Fastpitch (NE),
24. Texaco Pirates ( Abaco Bahamas),
25. Gremlins / Broken Bow
26. Houston Aces (Texas)
27. Miami/Venezuela
28. Nick McCurry’s Harters

For more information contact:
Alex Linares
407-828-5602
alex@aausports.org

Ken Hackmeister:
Iscken@comcast.net

For link to the full color flyer – in English and Spanish, click here.

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Team Rainey’s Run Comes to an End

Monday, November 6th, 2006

Team Rainey, one of California’s premier franchises, will not be taking the field in 2007, shuttering their operations after an eight year run, including the last five at the game’s highest level, ISC World Tournament competition. The reason, as is the case so often at the upper levels, is the inability to secure sufficient financial backing. The announcement is official, coming from the team office. Watch the Morning Brief for more information and background.

Some reader reactions, posted at the California section of the Fastpitchwest Forum:

Sledgehammer22:

Reading the news of Team Rainey’s fold has come as a huge surprise to the California fastpitch scene. It is a sad day for the fastpitch world to lose such a hard working, class act of a team. Team Rainey has not only helped revitalize the California fastpitch scene, they have secured a place in history with their ability to put a lower budget team together that makes waves in the ISC World Tournament. I would personally like to thank Team Rainey executives for giving me the opportunity to play with them as well as the opportunity to learn from what they have done…..which is play as a TEAM and win as a TEAM. They will be missed as a team that brings both fans and a competitive spirit every weekend.

(click link above to read the entire post and more)

Fireman00:

I just wanted to put in my two cents about the recent news concerning Team Rainey. The core of this team is what this game is all about. Friends who play a game and have a great time doing it, not to mention that they are pretty damn good at it!!!! All players and teams should be so lucky. They took over at the ISC were the Bucks left off and had a great run. Like Sledge was saying, a budget team who ran with the big dogs and played well. Rod, Roy, Tony, and all the others, thank you for a couple of great seasons. The tournaments we went to were awesome, especially the ISC. It doesn’t get any better than that! I know you guys will still be playing somewhere, so good luck in 2007.

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World Cup – Prague CZ 2007

Friday, November 3rd, 2006

From Al’s Fastball
World Cup Men – Prague 2007
11/03/06
Prague, CZ

I [would] like to inform you we (Czech Softball) is organizing quite a big event next year – called World Cup Men 2007 in Prague in June.

It is sanctioned by ISF and it could be a great tournament when some countries will send their national team or other selections. But format is open – it could be selection, it could be club, we just want to have good tournament.

The basic info is on website:
http://worldcup07.czechsoftball.com/

Venue

Prague (The most beautiful city in Europe and the Best Beer in the World! – AD)

If you need any other information, please, let me know,
regards,

Pavel Prachar
Czech Softball
pprachar@sendme.cz

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Travis Price to MinnDak Millers MN

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

MinnDak Millers Ink Travis Price and Rick Lang

Fargo, ND / Moorhead, MN November 2, 2006 Fargo/Moorhead The MinnDak Millers would like to announce their second set of signings, a pair of pitchers, for the 2007 season. MinnDak has added Travis Price and re-signed Rick Lang. Lang was signed with MinnDak this past season, but threw only one weekend before suffering a season-ending knee injury in late May. 2006 would have been Lang’s second with MinnDak, as he spent 2002 with the club (then known as the Imaging Solutions Knights). Rick was no stranger to his “new” teammates last year, having thrown against them for years with the Sioux Falls Chiefs, Junker’s Bar and Grill and RWP, Inc., as well as Albaugh, Inc. in 2005. Travis Price comes to MinnDak from the SoCal Bombers, with whom he spent the last 2 years. Previously, Price threw with Team Rainey for 3 seasons. A member of Team USA since 2004, price most recently competed for Team USA at the Pan Am Qualifying Tournament in Hermosillo, Mexico earlier this fall. Last January, Travis was named Most Valuable Pitcher of the AAU International Tournament in Orlando, Florida, helping lead Team USA to the championship. “Both of these guys are known for their tenacity on the mound. They are team players who battle and give everything they’ve got. Those traits should make them both a perfect fit with the Millers team philosophy,” says Millers Manager Paul Lybeck. Look for further announcements as the Millers hope to solidify their roster over the next few weeks.

Brett Bresnahan
breshz@minnesotafastpitch.com
http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com

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The 43 Best Fastball Players in Canada

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

2007 Athlete Pool – Canadian Men
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
2007 Senior Men’s Pool List.

1. Colin Abbott, Newfoundland
2. Bryan Abrey, British Columbia
3. Darren Box, Alberta
4. Ryan Brand, Alberta
5. Frank Cox, Ontario
6. Craig Crawford, Ontario
7. Jody Eidt, Ontario
8. Jeff Ellsworth, Prince Edward Island
9. Trevor Ethier, Saskatchewan
10. Ian Fehrman, Ontario
11. Korrey Gareau, British Columbia
12. Chad Ghostkeeper, British Columbia
13. Rob Giesbrecht , Manitoba
14. Pat Graham, Ontario
15. Rob Gray, Ontario
16. Dean Holoien, Saskatchewan
17. Pat Humphries, Ontario
18. Paul Koert, Ontario
19. Tyler Lessard, Ontario
20. Dale Levy, Ontario
21. Pat Mackintosh, Saskatchewan
22. Keith Mackintosh, Saskatchewan
23. Tim Macumber, Nova Scotia
24. Todd Martin, Ontario
25. Derek Mayson, British Columbia
26. Gerald Muizelaar, Nova Scotia
27. Steve Mullaley, Newfoundland
28. Scott Newitt, British Columbia
29. Sean O’Brien, Newfoundland
30. Rob O’Brien, Newfoundland
31. Andrew Phibbs, Ontario
32. Evan Potskin, British Columbia
33. Paul Rosebush, Ontario
34. Kevin Schellenberg, British Columbia
35. Don Scott, Ontario
36. Chris Shewfelt, Ontario
37. Bill Simmons, Ontario
38. Rick Smith, British Columbia
39. Dan Whiteford, British Columbia
40. Ryan Wolfe, Ontario
41. Dereck Wright, Ontario
42. Nick Underhill, British Columbia
43. Brian Urquhart, Nova Scotia

Thanks
Rick Picard
Director, Marketing & Communications
Softball Canada
223 Colonnade Road
Suite 212
Ottawa, ON, K2E 7K3
Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105
Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761
rpicard@softball.ca *** www.softball.ca

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MinnDak Millers Sign Boom Bros

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

FARGO/MOOREHEAD – The MinnDak Millers are pleased to make their first announcement for the 2007 season with the signing of Chad and BJ Boom.

After spending the past two years with the Kegel Black Knights of Fargo, North Dakota, these two veterans of ISC-level fastpitch will help the Millers in their quest to improve on their Fourth
Place finish at the ASA Major National Championship and a disappointing 18th Place finish at the ISC World Tournament.

One of the premier players in the game, Chad Boom adds defensive versatility as well as right-handed power to MinnDak’s predominately left-handed lineup.

Chad Boom, a six-time member of Team USA, including the past five years. He is a three-time ISC All World player, including this past year, a three-time ASA All American player and a two-time NAFA All World player. Chad was also named USA Softball’s Male Athlete of the Year
in 2004 after his performance with Team USA in the ISF World Championship in Christchurch, New Zealand.

BJ Boom brings great versatility as well as another right-handed stick to the MinnDak roster. He is capable of playing any position on the field effectively. In addition to his glove and bat, BJ has a strong arm and good speed on the bases. Even though he is young, he has loads of experience. Both of these players will fit in nicely with the Millers!

MinnDak will announce further signings and other information in the near future.

Paul Lybeck
MinnDak Millers Manager
via Brett Bresnahan
breshz(at)minnesotafastpitch.com
http://www.millers.minnesotafastpitch.com
http://www.minnesotafastpitch.com

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