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2010 ISC Roster – Ashland Stock Pack

Monday, May 10th, 2010

McKinney Tyron 19 P/DH Ashland, KY
Van Hooser Jeff 13 P Kingston, ON
Yates Jim 44 P London, OH
Cummings Ryan 40 P St. Thomas, ON
Flinner Shane 8 C Shreve, OH
Rodriguez Narciso 18 IF/OF Lackawanna, NY
Cevette Justin 32 IF/OF Addison, NY
Honaker Chad 5 1B Ashland, OH
Miller Bryan 24 2B Addison, NY
Urban Trevor 7 SS Olmstead Falls, OH
Lach David 6 OF Novi, MI
Webb Brad 23 OF Alexandria, IN
Whiteley Jason 25 OF Columbus, OH
Mallernee Brent 2 IF/OF Alexandria, IN
Justice Mike 4 IF/OF Columbus, OH
Spoerl Pete 3 IF Harrison, OH
McCurry Nick 17 DH Ashland, OH
Wiley David 1 IF La Fontaine, IN

Field manager Saffle Jim 11 Ashland, OH

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2010 ISC Roster – Wellington Sox

Monday, May 10th, 2010

Wellington Sox
(pitchers in bold)

Uhrig Todd 9 P Elora, Ont
Detta Brad 4 Of X Guelph, Ont
Detta Jeff 33 If/P X Orangeville, Ont
Dean Ron 16 Of Elora, Ont
Pinder Mike 17 If Guelph, Ont
Walls Scott 8 If Palmerston, Ont
Fisk Ryan 72 If Harriston, Ont
Seip Trevor 22 Of/C Wingham, Ont
Creeden Jeremy 20 Of Teeswater, Ont
Cochrane Brook 23 Of Harriston, Ont
Small Aaron 44 Of Palmerston, Ont
Goetz Nic 12 P London, Ont
Hurst Mike 55 If Palmerston, Ont
Cooke Gary 11 Dp London, Ont
Macpherson Jeff 6 C St.Thomas, Ont
Dawdy Jason 14 P St.Thomas, Ont
Squire Morgan 24 P Werribee, Australia
Lucchesi Xavier 26 P Werribee, Australia

Field Manager Fisk Rick 45 Harriston, Ontario
Coach Gilbert Ron 77 Harriston, Ontario
Coach Detta Howie 56 Hillsburgh, Ont
Scorekeeper Gilbert Marybeth Harriston, Ontario

For other 2010 ISC Team Rosters, click here.

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2010 Legends of Fastball Classic – June 25-27

Saturday, May 8th, 2010


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Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:00pm – Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 3:00pm

Location:
Peter Hallman Ballyard – Kitchener, ON

The 7th Annual Legends of Fastball Classic will move to a new date in 2010 and tournament organizers are hoping to expand with a new junior division as well. Legends has traditionally been held the weekend after Memorial Day but declining major level teams and late start up ofremaining teams has made it difficult to fill the schedule the last coupleyears. After much consideration the Legends weekend will move to June 25, 26 and 27, 2010 with the hope that conflicts in previous years can now be avoided. Peter Hallman Ball Yard in Kitchener will again be the host venue for this event.

The format will remain the same with 10 teams in two 5 team divisions. Each team will play a 4 game round robin schedule in their owndivision with the top 3 in each division advancing to the single eliminationplayoff round. The top team in each division will be given a buy in the preliminary playoff round.

With so many strong midget and junior aged teams throughout Ontario, organizers arehoping to attract 8 teams to compete in a similar format in the juniordivision. Details have not been nailed down yet in this regard but should becoming forth by the end of the year.

Entry fee for the men’s division will be $500 payable to Kitchener Fastball Promotions, c/o Larry Lynch, 206 Moore Avenue, Kitchener Ontario N2H 3S9

Any and all interested teams can contact Larry by e-mail at llynch9 (at) rogers.com or telephone , evenings at 519 579 2903.

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Jarvis Now the Travellers

Saturday, May 8th, 2010


By JACOB ROBINSON, SIMCOE REFORMER
(click banner for original news story)

Meet the new Travellers

The area’s top fastball team is hoping changes to this year’s organization will bring with it a world title.

The team formerly known as the Jarvis Gamblers has encountered some swift and immediate alterations to the organization this off-season. The first is a name change. With three primary owners — the team; 2009 sponsor Dave Anderson of Murphy’s Fish and Chips in Truro, NS; and a silent partner located in Broken Bow, Oklahoma — the group settled on the Travellers as their new moniker.

And with some new investors comes a host of new players, including three that will join the team as they merge with the now defunct Broken Bow Spirit, a former perennial top ISC team.
“We feel this is a great opportunity for our local guys and for the community,” said Travellers GM Clarke Staats. “With U.S. Steel back, there’s a positive vibe around the team and the town and this will give people the chance to come out to the ballpark and see some world class players in a country setting.”

Despite the changes the team will still remain very local, with over half the roster hailing from the Haldimand and Norfolk area. The local contingent includes brother combo Andrew and Allan Phibbs, cousins Ian and Will Fehrman, Pat Graham, Greg Cournyea and Chad Staats.

Headlining the newcomers is Aussie Adam Folklard, who Staats hailed as “arguably the best pitcher in the world right now.”

Folkard — the ace on Australia’s 2009 International Softball Federation World Championship club — will be joined by New Zealand national team third baseman Brad Rona, pitcher Trevor Ethier of Saskatoon and Denmark outfielder Freddy Terkelson.

“It’s a good mix, probably the best blend of veterans and young players,” said Staats. “The core group that we’ve developed is just hitting their fastball peak now. When you get to 28 or 29 to about 33, that’s the time when you get your best out of players. I truly believe this is a contender for the ISC Championship.”

The team will begin play May 22 in Owen Sound as part of the ISC Travel League. The team’s first tournament of the year will go in Niagara Falls on June 4. Jarvis will play host to the ISC Travel League Tournament July 24-25.

Being merged with Broken Bow, the club will play under that name for the American Softball Association Championships in South Bend Indiana the weekend of Aug. 5.

The “Big One,” also known as the ISC World Tournament, goes Aug. 14 in Midland Michigan, which is when the team hopes to be firing on all cylinders.

Editor’s note: Jarvis is located in the Ontario province, near the USA border, about an hour and a half from both Toronto and their cross-province rival Kitchener Rivershark Twins. With Kitchener coming off of back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009, and Jarvis’s signing of Australian pitcher Adam Folkard and New Zealander Brad Rona, many expect the two Canadian teams to be 1-2 in the ISC pre-season rankings due out later this month. In the 2008 ISC World Tournament at Kimberly, Wisconsin, two Canadian teams squared off in the title game, Kitchener and Aspen Interiors, the first time two Canadian teams competed in the final. Will 2010 see a repeat?


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2010 ISC Roster – Napanee North Key Jr Express

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Noftall Mike Pitcher Napanee, Ont
Graham Joran Pitcher Napanee, Ont
Brown Chris Catcher Napanee, Ont
Lockeridge Josh Pitcher Kingston, Ont
Wallwork Ian Pitcher Picton, Ont
McGarvey Craig Infield Napanee, Ont
McGarvey Cal Infield Napanee, Ont
McNeill Luke Catcher Napanee, Ont
Lloyd Kyle SS Newburgh
Cunningham Dillon 3B Ponsonby, Ont
Mills Brent Outfield Napanee, Ont
Mills Ryan Infield Selby, Ont
Ryan Jackson Outfield Tamworth, Ont
McDonald Luke Outfield Tamworth, Ont
Hulton Joedan Infield Kingston, Ont
Millen Kale Outfield Napanee, Ont

Field manager Kerr Dave Napanee, Ont
Coach Lewis Joe Camden East, Ont

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Hotel California (Classic)

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

The California A’s remind players, teams and fans headed to the California Classic to confirm their rooms sooner than later. (Room block held only until May 24)


(click photo for hotel’s website)

Hey guys,

Here is a reminder about the host hotel information. The GM said that they have not had a lot of rooms booked still and that they are going to start releasing rooms back to the general public in the starting the 24th of May. The rate will still be good after this date but the vacancies are not guaranteed.

Quality Suites San Diego
9880 Mira Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92131
Toll Free: (800) 822-6692
Local: (858) 530-2000
Use code “California Classic” when you call to get a room rate of $79.00
http://qualitysuitessandiego.com/
She said that the first 20 rooms to call will also get a bonus $5.00 per night discount off the already discounted rate.

Thanks,
Christopher G. McGehee

Editor’s notes: A bit more about the hotel:

The Quality Suites I-15 Miramar hotel, a San Diego, CA hotel near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

The Quality Suites® hotel is conveniently located in north San Diego, just one mile from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and within walking distance to a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Nearby Lake Miramar offers boat rentals, fishing and plenty of outdoor recreation. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Miramar College are both just minutes away.

This San Diego, CA hotel is 15 miles from the San Diego International Airport and about 16 miles from downtown San Diego and popular area attractions like SeaWorld San Diego marine-themed park, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Convention Center.

Full-service amenities and features include:

* Free deluxe continental breakfast
* Free local calls
* Free wireless Internet access
* Free weekday newspaper
* Exercise room

After a busy day of work or play, relax and enjoy this San Diego hotel’s beautifully landscaped grounds, outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Business travelers will appreciate additional conveniences like computer hook-ups and access to fax services.

The hotel features a cocktail lounge with happy hour Monday through Friday. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle that runs from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. (24-hour advance notice is required.)

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2010 Boulevard Lounge Tournament Update

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Update – Boulevard Lounge Tournament

Thursday, May 6, 2010
Midland, MI
The following teams have committed to the 2010 Boulevard Lounge Tournament:

1 – Midland Explorers
2 – NY Gremlins
3 – Midland Mickey’s Sleds
4 – Chicago/NY
5 – Owen Sound Juniors
6 – Marshall Lightning
7 – Shaw Chiropractic, Port Huron
8 – Barts, Midland

I have spots for two more teams – thought I was only looking for one, but an ISC team confirmed to me just today that they would not be able to attend.

There is (1) berth available to the 2010 ISC World Tournament for the highest finishing US East team. Entry fee is $450. Format will be pool play, seeding into a single-game elimination round. Each team will get 4 games guaranteed.

Please contact me if your team is interested.

Kyle Beane
810-813-5178
kbeane8 (at) yahoo.com

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2010 California A’s roster

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

From the California A’s:

The California A’s are looking to improve from the 13th place finish at the 2009 ISC World Tournament. With the additions we have made to our pitching staff and offense, we fill we have completed our goals over the winter to compete for the 2010 ISC World Tournament Championship.

We look forward to attending the 2010 ISC World Tournament in Midland, MI. and doing a very best representing our fans, supporters, and sponsors.

2010 California A’s roster
(pitchers in bold)

Sean Whitten
Travis Price
Dave Drotzmann
Bobby Rosthenhausler
Jeff Twist
Derek Mayson
Todd Budke
Eddie Martin
Steve Pinocchio
Marcus Tan
Pat Fuentes
Glen Ormbsy
Kevin Castillo
Darren Box
Jason Porto
Chase Turner
Dave Kimura
Nate Devine

Coaches:

David Weldin
Ron Guzman

Editor’s notes: The California A’s were Best of the West Champions in 2009. At the ISC World Tournament, Todd Budke earned all world honors, and the award as the top hitter in the tournament with a .538 average. (The All World award was Budke’s fifth by my count, something that ought to ensure a spot in the Hall of Fame when he retires — though last year indicates he remains one of the game’s top batters) Veteran Eddie Martin also had a good ISC World Tournament for the California squad. The A’s came within a few outs of upsetting a top 10 team in their 2009 ISC World Tournament opener last year, taking a 4-1 lead into the final inning, but were unable to hold the Explorers down. Midland tied the game with 3 in the 7th and went on to win 5-4 in 9 innings. The A’s dropped their second game to a strong Dominican Republic team, 4-2, but then rebounded with wins over two higher ranked teams, 5-2 over the host Quad City Sox, and 10-2 over Dolan & Murphy. The A’s were finally eliminated by the same Midland Explorer team, finishing 13th overall, after coming into the tournament ranked as # 20.

Their ace from last year, Argentine Sebastian Gervasutti is gone, but in his place, California has signed Canadian Sean Whitten, who pitched his Midwest Stampede team to a 4th place finish. Whitten earned 2nd team all-world honors for his efforts. Whitten, one of the hardest throwers in the game, also played a key role in Team Canada’s bronze medal finish at last summer’s ISF World Championships at Saskatoon. Joining him on the staff will be fellow Canadian, Travis Price, who laced them up for Team USA in Saskatoon, having resided in California since his early days with Team Rainey. 2008 ISC II Most Valuable Pitcher Dave Drotzmann gives California a solid third, who will have the benefit of a year’s World Tournament experience under his belt. Two more Canadians additions are expected to make the batting order stronger still, last year’s 2nd team All World DH Darren Box, and youngster Derek Mayson, still in his early 20’s, but already recognized as one of the game’s premier hitters.

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ISC Deadline – May 15

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Just a reminder to all ISC teams that Saturday, May 15, is the deadline for the following:

1. Pre-season team roster and PRAWN declaration
2. Out of Region player email commitments sent to iscken@comcast.net
3. Team Recap of each team’s OOR players with an enclosed check for the proper fee to be postmarked no later than May 15.

All forms are on the ISC web site www.iscfastpitch.com
Click on Rules and Forms link in the left margin of front page.

If anyone has questions or is unable to download a needed form, please let me know right away.

Thanks,
Ken Hackmeister
Executive Director, ISC

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2010 ISC Midland Trivia Question

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Another great trivia question over at the 2010 Midland ISC World Tournament page. Click the logo above to post your guess.

The question:

2010 ISC World Tournament In 2009, two players held the record for most ISC Tournaments played in. With an appearance in 2010, one of those players will hold the record himself – 27 World Tournaments!! Can you name them both?

The folks in Midland are doing a great job of promoting this year’s ISC World Tournament. We encourage you to become a fan of the Facebook page, and keep up with all of the news coming out of Midland in the run-up to the tournament.

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