DENMARK
The following is a short write up about one of the European teams participating at the ISC in Kitchener/Waterloo in August 2006. The Danish Team is an “all star” team from the Danish 1st division, witch is the top devisionin Danish fastball. The Danish Dynamite (DD’s) is the name that has been chosen for the “all star” team from the Danish 1st division. The Danish National men’s fastball league is made up of a 1st, 2nd and 3rd division. The 1st division has 7 teams, while the 2nd and 3rd division have 5 teams each. Teams have the opportunity to play them selves into a better division. By winning the division title in a lower division, this gives them the right to play the last place team of the division higher up. For example the winner of the 2nd division plays the last team in the 1st division. The winner wins the right to move in to the higher division or to stay in the same division. The winner of the 1st division wins the Danish National Title and the right to play in the European Cup the following year. The 2nd and 3rd divisions are more recreational league level, while the 1st division has some of the best teams in Europe. Two different Danish teams have won 2 of the last 3 European Cups.
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Denmark Headed to Kitchener for ISC World Tournament
Thursday, June 8th, 2006ISC World Rankings (June 1)
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006From Al’s Fastball:
The new ISC World Tournament rankings are up at the ISC website. http://www.iscfastpitch.com/uploads/File/June_1_Ranking(1).htm
Biggest jump appears to be the Houston Aces, who scored points with voters by knocking off a #5 (Patsy’s), #20 (Portland) and #22 (Team Rainey) at the Red Rock tournament, enroute to a runner-up finish, and won the TX/LA/ARK/OK ISC qualifier last week. The Aces vaulted from #33 into the top 25, winding up at #23.
The So Cal Bombers win at Red Rock and Palm Springs shot them into the top 10, moving from #13 to #8.
Other teams from the West:
Vancouver Grey Sox moved up one spot from #7 to #6;
Pueblo fell one spot from #18 to #19, despite knocking off the Bombers at Palm Springs;
Portland moved up two spots from #20 to #18
Team Rainey fell two spots from #22 to #24
Click link above for the complete list.
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Vancouver Grey Sox v. P.G. Black Bears – May 27-8 Results
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Vancouver Grey Sox v. P.G. Black Bears – May 27-28 Results
Prince George, BC – The Vancouver Grey Sox won all 4 games in Prince George over the weekend. By all reports the weather was great – hot and sunny – and there were good crowds on hand at newly renovated Spruce City Stadium, site for this year’s Canadian National Championship in August. Saturday, May 27: Game 1 Grey Sox 11 Black Bears 6 W.P. Nick Underhill (10K’s), and Kris Waverick L.P. Ryan Brand and Chad Ghostkeeper HR – Vancouver – Dan Whiteford (3R) HR – P.G. – Eddy Dent (2) – (3R and 2R) Game 2 Grey Sox 7 Black Bears 0 W.P. Rick Smith (2 hitter, 8K’s), and Brian Banner L.P. Dan Valachy and Chad Ghostkeeper HR – Kevin Schellenberg, Gerry Kennedy (2R), Derek Mayson (3/3 ) Sunday, May 28: Game 3 Vancouver 8 Prince George 1 W.P. Nick Underhill (2 hitter, 8K’s, 1 BB), and Brian Banner L.P. Ryan Brand, and Chad Ghostkeeper Grey Sox: Gerry Kennedy-3/3, 2R HR; Scott Newitt-2/2, HR; Dan Whiteford-2/3, 3R HR Game 4 Vancouver 7 Prince George 2 W.P. Rick Smith (8K’s), and Kris Waverick L.P. Norm Linton, and Jason Fulton Grey Sox: Derek Mayson-2/3 3RBI The Grey Sox are now 14-0 on the season. Next on the schedule is a 4 game set v. Portland C/R, with pitchers Mike Piechnik, Roberto Bahler and Mark Bennett, on June 3-4 at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. Doubleheaders are slated for Saturday, June 3 starting at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. Conrad Margolis Vancouver Grey Sox
Vancouver Grey Sox Sign Darren Box for Canadians
Monday, May 29th, 2006From the Vancouver Grey Sox Website: Vancouver Grey Sox Sign Darren Box
May 29, 2006
Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of catcher Darren Box to bolster the team’s line up in its attempt to qualify for the Softball Canada Senior Mens Fastpitch Nationals to be held in late August in Prince George, BC.
Box a resident of Edmonton, Alberta is a highly regarded elite player at the Senior Mens Fastpitch level. He spent the 2005 season with the Broken Bow, NY Spirit and is signed for the majority of the 2006 season with the So Cal Bombers.
John Stuart, Grey Sox Field Manager commented on the signing. “Any time you have an opportunity to add someone with the ability of a Darren Box to your line up, it immediately brings added depth and experience in big game situations to the team”. I look forward to having him in a Grey Sox uniform, and have no doubts that he will solidify our roster with his leadership and presence.
Box will make his Grey Sox debut on the weekend of June 3 and 4, when the Sox host Portland CR for a 4 game super series at South Memorial Park in Vancouver.
Houston Aces ISC Qualifier Results
Saturday, May 27th, 2006From Al’s Fastball: Houston Aces ISC Results
Houston Aces ISC Results
AUSTIN, TX
The Houston Aces Fastpitch Team are in Austin, TX playing for a berth in the ISC Worlds. Saturdays results are as follows. 11 A.M. Houston Aces vs Austin Indians The Aces started their first game of the weekend against the Austin Indians. The Aces bats stayed hot from Red Rock scoring 10 runs over 5 innings of play. Panfilo Valdez took the mound for the Aces allowing no runs and 4 hits throwing a gem. The Aces got the win and next would face the Oklahoma Bombers. Aces 10 vs Indians 0 2 P.M Houston Aces vs Oklahoma Bombers The Aces next faced the Oklahoma Bombers a tough scrapy team in their 2 P.M. game. Wayne Wells took the mound throwing almost perfect allowing 3 hits with 11 strikeouts. The game stayed at zero until the 3rd inning. Then right fielder Ben Duron bunted with two outs and two men on, an error on the throw to first scored both runners. The Aces added 2 more in the 5th off a hit to the center field fence from Mario Perez. The Aces would win 5 – 0 and will face the Austin Jokers at 8 P.M. Aces 4 vs Bombers 0 8 P.M. Houston Aces vs Austin Jokers The Aces will face the Austin Jokers at 8 P.M. tonight, Jason Smith will take the mound for the team. Results of the night cap will be sent after the game as well as who the Aces will play next. Stay Tuned.
From: Anselmo Zamorategui
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Sledgehammer’s California Top 10
Thursday, May 18th, 2006
After a brief absence, Sledgehammer’s latest Top 10 rankings are posted at his “Rumor Central” section of the Fastpitchwest Forum.
A number of the teams listed — including the top two, So Cal Bombers and Rainey, will be in action this weekend. Stay tuned to see how the rankings hold up over the weekend. I’m sure the ‘hammer will weigh in after the weekend.
Here it is, straight from Sledgehammer:
“Well, here we are just a few weeks into the season and we already have some movers and shakers. The rankings have been a little quiet lately due to contract negotiations with several reporters and stat services but we finally have it. Please feel free to send me private messages with team accomplishments or stats that may get you in with the voters. Here it goes.
1. Casa Trejo Bombers- Love em or hate em, they rake, and they pitch. Red Rock power display only adds to their number one ranking. Albert Mendibles has been the early story as he has resurrected his career coming out of a two month retirement to spark the club with consistent at-bats. Mendibles was once a member of fastpitch powerhouse Decateur Pride.
2. Team Rainey- Not the performance we are used to seeing from this perennial winner at Red Rock but they did come away with a win over the Lumberkings, which solidified there number 2 ranking. It also appears they have added Todd Garcia to the lineup which gives them another veteran stick. When the international talent Gervasutti lands on American soil we will see Rainey in full force. (more…)
So Cal Bombers Website
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006The regular domain for the So Cal Bombers website (www.bombersfastball.com) is down at present.
You can access their temporary site by clicking here.
The team will be hosting the “Casa Trejo Palm Springs Classic” this weekend, May 20-21, 2006.
New Team Website for Latin Heat (So Cal)
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006Latin Heat Ready to Fire It Up in 2006.
Fast Pitch Softball – Latin Heat – Los Angeles CA
The 2006 ASA Alliance Tournament Season is underway and promises plenty of talented teams, hard fought games and surprising upsets. The LATIN HEAT will compete in the “C†division against a challenging field that includes familiar rivals such as So. Cal. Hustlers, Level One, and Palm Springs Express. Several teams have beefed up their rosters with new talent and look to give the HEAT a run for their money. LATIN HEAT is fired up to face the competition and looks to make 2006 a successful campaign!
Be sure to check out the player bio pages, complete with baseball card style photos. Nicely done by their webmaster, Steve Reid. Thanks to David Carillo for the link and info.
Vancouver Grey Sox Top Prince George
Monday, May 15th, 2006Vancouver, B.C. –
The Vancouver Grey Sox defeated Prince George Black Bears in 4 entertaining ball games before good crowds at South Memorial Park on the May 13-14 weekend. The fans were treated to some great offence against top level pitching, and the weather was spectacular – sunny and well over 70 degrees . Final scores were 5-0 and 3-2 for the Grey Sox on Saturday, 12-6 and 6-2 on Sunday. (more…)
Lumberkings Ink B.C. Pitchers Nimmo and Strang
Monday, May 15th, 2006The California LumberKings are happy to announce the signings of pitchers Jon Nimmo and Darren Strang. Jon Nimmo, from Maple Ridge, British Columia will be playing with us in the Bombers Invitational, Portland Rose Cup and the Tournament of Champions in Kitchener, Ontario. Darren Strang, from Richmond, British Columbia will be playing for us in the Tournament of Champions in Kitchener, Ontario. Both Jon and Darren are currently pitching for the Richmond Stealers, in British Columbia, Canada.
Dave Weldin
Lumberkings, Bakersfield, CA