Christine Rivet, Record staff KITCHENER — Frenemies Jack Fireman and Larry Lynch were on a collision course along fastball’s basepaths for years. Now, these one-time rivals will team up in an effort to relive fastball glory. Fireman — the free-spending and flamboyant Toronto trial lawyer and one-time owner of the most-hated team in fastball — has joined forces with … [Read more...]
ISC appoints new Regional Commissioner for Canada East – Kyle Smith
The International Softball Congress is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Smith, of Hickson, Ontario, as Regional Commissioner for Canada East. "Kyle is already very active on the men's fastball circuit in Ontario and we're very happy to extend his involvement with the ISC beyond the broadcast booth," said ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister, adding that Kyle … [Read more...]
Niagara Falls 2012 ISC Canada East Qualifier Update
Niagara Falls 2012 ISC Canada East Qualifier Update Attention all ISC Canada East teams, We now have 14 entries for the Niagara Falls qualifier June 15-17 with 4 already paid. Just a reminder that this tournament will be capped at the first 16 PAID teams. This is the only opportunity to win a paid berth (value $400US) plus travel money ($100 x final # of … [Read more...]
New Junior Fastball League for South West Ontario
From our friend Dennis Dosman: A new junior men's fastball league is set to operate this summer in south-west Ontario. 5 certainly and possibly 7 fastball teams in the Stratford area have agreed to form a junior fastpitch league for the upcoming season. Stratford, St Mary's, Tavistock and Elmira plus an under 19 club from New Hamburg, are committed to the new loop. … [Read more...]
2012 ISC Canada East Qualifier – Niagara Falls, ON – June 15-17
2012 ISC Canada East Qualifier will be held in Niagara Falls ISC Canada East and Niagara Fastball are partnering to bring the annual ISC Canada East Qualifier Tournament to Ker Park in Niagara Falls for the weekend of June 15-17. Entries will be capped at 16 teams for the tournament, which will offer four berths to the 2012 ISC World Tournament. Entries will be … [Read more...]
9th Annual Snapper Shootout – Niagara Falls ON – June 1-3, 2012
From Perry Bartley: The 9th Annual Snapper Shootout is set for June 1-3 at Ker Park in Niagara Falls, ON and is still accepting teams. Spots are filling fast so please connect ASAP to ensure your teams participation. Attached is a copy of the Shootout Entry form and tournament rules. Host accommodation information has also been noted on the entry form. Once again … [Read more...]
Canada East ISC League General Meeting – Feb. 26, 2012
To all Canada East fastball teams, A reminder that the Canada East ISC League's rescheduled annual general meeting will be held Sunday February 26 at 10 am at the Grand Valley Golf Club in Cambridge. Teams will be asked for a financial commitment as well as to help create the schedule. Note that berths to the 2012 ISC World Tournament in Midland will be available … [Read more...]