From Al's Fastball: Update on our friend Tom MacAvoy Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Hello Al, I just wanted to give the fastpitch community and up-date on our brother Mac. Most people reading your column are aware that Tom was diagnosed three years ago with pancreatic cancer. Since his induction into the ISC Hall of Fame, due in large part to the efforts of Billy … [Read more...]
New South Wales Australia Umpires Receive ISF Certification
From Southern District NSW Umpires Assoc: NSW Umpires Receive ISF Certification 21 February 2011 NSW umpires Howard Watt (Far North Coast), Amanda Houison and Ron Houison (Penrith City) have been successful in gaining their ISF Umpire Certification. Their journey started over 12 months ago and culminated in a three day clinic and on-field assessments at the Softball … [Read more...]
Softball loses a legend in Barry Lutz
Click image to see original story Editor's Note: Our condolences to the Lutz family, many of whom were involved in sponsoring, managing and playing on the South Lebanon TNT ISC II team in 2006-2008. Well-known South Lebanon fastpitch hurler Barry Lutz, 64, was also well connected at Elco High School. By PAT HUGGINS Staff Writer Its time has long since passed, but the … [Read more...]
Softball Canada Umpire George Rayment Passes
RAYMENT, George John 1926 - 2011 Mr. George J. Rayment passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta on February 9, 2011 at the age of 85 years. A Celebration of George's Life will be held at St. Marks Anglican Church (Innisfail, Alberta) on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. HEARTLAND FUNERAL SERVICES LTD. 4415 - 49 Street, Innisfail, AB. … [Read more...]
Area softball fixture heads to Hall of Fame
YAKIMA, Wash. — Longtime softball player and supporter Jim Williamson will be inducted into the Amateur Softball Association Region 15 (Pacific Northwest) Hall of Fame tonight in Vancouver, Wash. Williamson will be inducted as a manager/sponsor. His JRW and Associates men’s fastpitch teams have two second-place finishes, two thirds and a fifth place in national … [Read more...]
USF coach Ken Eriksen named head coach of Women’s U.S. National Team
Former Tampa Bay Smoker to Head Women's Team By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Turns out, USF softball coach Ken Eriksen will have a lot more to celebrate this weekend than his 50th birthday. Eriksen has been named coach of the U.S. women's national team. The longtime Bulls coach, who turns 50 Monday, will lead the national team in 2011 and 2012, including the … [Read more...]
Jim Williamson to be Inducted in ASA NW Region 15 Softball Hall of Fame
Sponsor of 32 Teams, Manager of 42 to be inducted into Hall of Fame James Robert Williamson of Yakima, WA will be inducted into the Amateur Softball Assn (ASA) Region 15 (Pacific Northwest) Softball Hall Fame in ceremonies Saturday night Jan 29th in Vancouver, WA. Jim (Known as Bobby is his youth) is a native of Canton, NC and the son of the late Jim Williamson, Sports … [Read more...]