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2010 AAU Scores – Friday, Jan 22
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010ISC Legends tournament at Midland Michigan
Friday, January 15th, 2010The ISC will be hosting our inaugural ISC LEGENDS TOURNAMENT (August 19 – 22, 2010) in Midland, MI. This tournament will be held on the last three days of the ISC World Tournament, with the “Legends” championship game scheduled between the ISC World Tournament Loser Bracket Finals and the ISC Championship Game.
We are looking for sixteen (16) teams for this inaugural event.
PERTINENT INFORMATION:
INVITATIONAL – $350.00(USD) ENTRY FEE – FOUR GAME GUARANTEE – OFFICIAL STAT’S – TEAM & INDIVIDUAL AWARDS – ISC “OOR” RULES & FEE’S WILL NOT BE USED OR ENFORCED – ELIGIBILITY – If a player on a ISC “Legends” team is also on a ISC World Tournament team roster, that player cannot play in the ISC “Legends” Tournament until his ISC World Tournament team is eliminated from the ISC World Tournament
In trying to determine the correct age classification your input will be crucial in this decision. If your team is interested in being apart of this event, please reply with your team name and age classification (45+ / 50+).
Your prompt reply to this message would be greatly appreciated.
Larry Fisher
Colorado team looking for open/AAA pitcher
Friday, January 15th, 2010We are a team based out of Boulder, Colorado looking for a Open/AAA pitcher for 4-5 weekends this upcoming season. We are planning to play at Herb Wisdom’s in Tucson,Joe Santos Memorial in Pueblo, Best of the West, Grand Island and the NAFA Open World Tournament in Middleton. All expenses will be covered.
Anyone interested can give me a call at 303-475-8142 or email at wyofastpitch(at)wyoming.com
Thank You,
Dave Parker
Rebel Fastpitch
Boulder,Colorado
303-475-8142
wyofastpitch (at)wyoming.com
Ballparkradio to Broadcast AAU for 7th Consecutive Year
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Ballparkradio will be in Orlando for the seventh consecutive year, carrying streaming audio broadcasts of selected games, including one of two semi-finals and the championship game on Sunday.
Watch here and at Al’s Fastball for further announcements.
The first broadcast is slated for Friday, time and teams TBA. Likely broadcast schedule: 1 game Friday at 3pm EST, two more on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Sunday’s broadcasts are firm for 12 noon and 2pm.
West Coast Fastpitch Association 2010
Thursday, January 14th, 2010WEST COAST FASTPITCH ASSOCIATION 2010
MFP SOFTBALL EVENTS
March 6 -7 MFP- – TAFT Robert Hernandez 714-392-1387
March 27-28 MFP- – STOCKTON Bob Chapel chapelrm@msn.com
APR 9-11 MFP — LAS VEGAS NV Robert Hernandez 714-392-1387
APR 10-11 MFP–FAIRFIELD, CA Dee Webster 707-428-7584
APRIL 17-18 MFP- – TULARE Bob Chapel 406-690-0664
MAY 1-2 MFP- – SONORA/PK Bob Chapel
MAY 15-16 MFP- – FRESNO REGIONAL PK Bob Chapel
JUN 5-6 MFP- – SONORA Bob Chapel 406-690-0664
JUN 12-13 MFP- – HAYWARD Vanessa Woodmanese 510-703-8352
JUL 10-11 MFP- – SONORA Bob Chapel 406-690-0664, ASSOC Championship
JUL 24-25 MFP-– RENO Bob Chapel
JUL 28-AUG 1 – MFP- A/B/C –SALEM, OR— ASA NATIONALS
Aug 12-15 NAFA World Series (A Major/AA Major) – Des Moines, IA
Auf 19-22 NAFA World Series (A/AA) – Des Moines, IA
Fastpitch Facebook Fan Pages
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010More men’s fastpitch fan pages on Facebook for your reading enjoyment:
ISCII
ISF
ASA
Confederación Argentina de Softbol
Main Street Fastpitch
Sawdust City Fastpitch Softball
Circle Tap
Torneo de Clubes Fastpitch “SUPER 12” 8º Edición
House of Pitching
Softball News LA
Softball Canada
2010 ISC World Tournament
SOFTBOLradio
And of course, our own Fastpitchwest Facebook pages:
Fastpitchwest
*note: even if you are a “friend” of Fastpitch West on Facebook, you may wish to become a “fan” of the other Fastpitchwest page linked above.
If you are a member of Facebook, you can become a fan of any of these pages by clicking the “become a fan” button at the top of their page.
There are many more, I am sure. If you know of one for this list, email us: jim (at) fastpitchwest (dot) com. Please put “Facebook” in the subject line so I don’t miss it.
Midland 2010 Facebook page
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Who were the last winning pitchers in the ISC World Tournament championship game from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States?
Ok, the first one is easy (think 2009), but can you get the other three?
For the answers, join Midland’s 2010 ISC World Tournament group on Facebook.
Lots of great info, including a list of qualified teams, photos and more.
Passing of Dick Christiansen
Saturday, January 9th, 2010UPDATE: Memorial Service information:
Richard “Dick” Christensen Funeral
Monday January 11, 2010 2:00 PM in the Chapel
Greenwood Funeral Home
350 Monroe Avenue
Renton, WA 98056
Phone 425-255-1511
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Fastpitch star Dick Christensen dies at 70
Richard Lee “Dick” Christensen, one of the country’s best pitchers during the glory days of fastpitch softball, died suddenly on Jan. 1 in Puerto Rico while on vacation. He was 70.
By Don Shelton
Seattle Times sports editor
Dick Christensen
Richard Lee “Dick” Christensen, one of the country’s best pitchers during the glory days of men’s fastpitch softball, died suddenly in Puerto Rico on Jan. 1 while on vacation. He was 70.
Mr. Christensen, a two-time ASA All-American, played in more than 15 national tournaments, several world tournaments and the Pan American Games. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound right-hander, nicknamed “The Horse,” because of his durability, pitched for Federal Old Line, Pay ‘N Pak, Yakima Pepsi and several other top teams. He was inducted into the Seattle Metro Fastpitch Hall of Fame in 1992.
“He was one of the three or four hardest throwers in the country,” said his former coach and friend, Jim Porter. “He was clocked at over 100 (mph).”
Mr. Christensen was born in Boise, Idaho, on April 16, 1939, and grew up in Castle Rock, where he graduated high school in 1957. He played baseball for the University of Washington, and learned to throw underhand in the Navy, tossing softballs against mattresses on a destroyer.
“He wore out about 20 of those mattresses,” Porter said.
Mr. Christensen saved only a few trophies and newspaper clippings and rarely talked about his softball achievements.
“He never, ever bragged,” said his wife, Terri Christensen, of Renton. “I knew it was important to him, but he was so humble.”
Mr. Christensen is also survived by his father, Keir Stone of Fort Worth, Texas; sister Karen Buker of Anacortes, as well as three children and four step children,
Services are pending.
ISC issues PRAWN clarification
Friday, January 8th, 2010For immediate release and posting
The following motion has just been approved by the ISC Executive Committee, to further clarify the ISC’s 2010 PRAWN rule.
“A maximum of 6 total PRAWNS per team and only 1 can pitch regardless of how they obtained PRAWN status.”
This rule is applicable to all ISC Qualifiers and the 2010 ISC World Tournament.
Ken Hackmeister
ISC Executive Director
Maddy’s Photos from 2008 ISF Jr. World Championships
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
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From the blog at Maddy’s Photos:
2008 ISF Jr Men’s Championship – Yukon, Canada
Some of you may have wondered whatever happened to the photos I took in 2008 at the Jr Men’s World Championship in White Horse, Yukon, Canada. I was particularly excited about this tournament because of its location: the Yukon and because I do not often get to shoot young fastpitch players. However, access in this tournament was limited as the tournament already had an official photographer. Nonetheless the good folks at White Horse graciously allowed me to shoot anywhere around the ballpark as long as it was not on the field. I have not posted these pictures until now in deference to the official tournament photographer and to not impact her sales. It has been almost 18 months now but reviewing these photos brought back all the excitement. In particular the game between Argentina and New Zealand stands out. The heart shown in that game can be seen in many of the photos but those of us who were lucky enough to watch it in person will never forget the hair-raising ending, the reaction of the winning Argentine team, and the standing ovation given by the fans.
The photos are posted at www.maddysphotos.com under 2008 ISF Junior Men’s World Championship (click MP logo above).
Editor’s note: You can also find Maddy’s Photos on Facebook. Become a fan. In fact, become fan # 100 if you hurry. She’s at 99 and counting….
If you have any questions or comments about the photos, you can email Maddy directly at: maddy (at) maddysphotos (dot) com