Busiest. Weekend. Of the fastball year. Fastball's largest annual tournament, the ISC World Tournament gets underway Saturday, August 8 with opening round games at South Bend Indiana. Live streaming video broadcasts of selected games and events at the tournament kick off Sunday morning, with the annual Hall of Fame breakfast. The largest intermediate and upper intermediate … [Read more...]
Men’s fastpitch has rich history in Midland
From the Midland Daily News I stopped by Emerson Park on Saturday morning to catch some of the ASA National men’s fastpitch action, and for a brief moment, it felt like the 1990s again. Steve Lashuay was at second base, and making great plays. Rick Engel was in the circle. Eric Isenhart was batting second. Dale Robbins and Gregg Sauve were chatting it up in the dugout, … [Read more...]
JRW convalescing after surgery
Editor's note: Our good friend Jim Williamson (JRW) is convalescing after having open heart surgery this past Tuesday, July 28. He is convalescing. For those who may not know Jim, he was one of the founders of the North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) and a longtime coach, sponsor and ambassador for the game. He's in Yakima Washington, but know to many across North … [Read more...]
No matter age, these men keep coming back
From the Herald & Review Sports MARK TUPPER H&R Executive Sports Editor FORSYTH -- I’ve known men’s fastpitch softball players who dumped their jobs, dumped their dreams and dumped their wives. But as the years move by, I’ve noticed for many, many of them it’s almost impossible to break up with softball. I’m not sure what it is about throwing and hitting the 12-inch … [Read more...]
Father’s Day: “A Safe Place” (article by Tim Lyon)
Editor's note: We are pleased to a special Father's Day article written by Tim Lyon, head coach of the USA Jr. Men's team. Click here to view PDF of "A Safe Place" “If you build it, he will come.” Seven small, but very powerful words to sons around the world who have played catch with their fathers while growing up. The movie Field of Dreams captured this moment perfectly. … [Read more...]
Taking a look at Cedar Rapids’ rich softball history
From the Cedar Rapids Gazette Taking a look at Cedar Rapids' rich softball history Community: First in a five-part series By Bill Johnson, community contributor Bill Johnson is a Cedar Rapids historian who spent 30 years working for the U.S. Navy. This is the first of a five-part series on softball in Cedar Rapids. At times it seems there always is a softball game going on … [Read more...]
Remember their names
Click link to view video. Navy Vet Ron White Honors the Lives of the Fallen For those who gave everything that we may breathe free, we honor you. Memorial Day 2015 … [Read more...]