By Dan Chalk, Midland Daily News Gregg Sauve and Dave O’Keefe are excited about what lies ahead this summer, and for many years to come, in local men’s fastpitch softball. The two longtime players and coaches have a vision for a new fastpitch organization that’s young, athletic, made up of local players, and built to last for a long time. And that’s why they’ve … [Read more...]
Umpires Application Deadline for 2013 ISC World Tournament
From Bruce Bierman, ISC Umpire in Chief To All Umpires I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please note. If you would still like to be considered to be on the crew for the 2013 World Tournament in Quad Cities PLEASE send me an application. If you have not sent an application and do wish to umpire the 2013 WT please send me and … [Read more...]
ISC Rules Changes for 2013
The International Softball Congress reports the following rules changes for the 2013 season were approved at the annual Board of Directors meeting in Midland. PRAWN Restrictions: All players who make All World at any position other than Pitcher will be listed as such and will not be counted as a pitcher in a team’s PRAWN count. Entry Fees: All entry fees for ISC … [Read more...]
ISC World Tournament will return to Kitchener in 2014
The International Softball Congress is pleased to announce that Kitchener, Ontario has been chosen as the host site for the 2014 ISC World Tournament. Kitchener Fastball Promotions (KFP) was awarded the 68th ISC World Tournament after a vote by the ISC Board of Directors to approve the contract. "We're thrilled about returning to Kitchener after a six-year absence and … [Read more...]
2012 ISC II & ISC U21 Statistics are Now Available
The Cumulative stats from the ISC II & ISC U21 are now available online. ISC II Statistician Hank DeWild, who is responsible for both of these categories has checked and double checked all of his numbers and is happy to provide this Comprehensive statistical overview from the tournament held this past August in Midland, Michigan To view the file, click on the … [Read more...]
Kimberly Submits 2014 World Tournament Bid
From Al's Fastball (Cap tip Dave Blackburn) Hello Fastpitch World, I thought that I would inform you that a group from Kimberly has formally submitted a bid to host the 2014 ISC World Tournament. We are hopeful that we can bring the pinacle of the fastpitch season back to Sunset Park in 2014. We have a great group put together that will make sure that 2014 will live up … [Read more...]
Bakersfield Silverhawks shutter operations
Information courtesy of Chris McGehee: It is with great remorse that I have to write this letter. After many hours of talk between Bob and myself, we have come to the conclusion that it is time to shutter the doors on the Silverhawks team playing at the open level of fastpitch. With increased expenses and lack of a sponsor the costs of running the team have become too … [Read more...]