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Quad Cities to Host 2009 ISC & ISC II

Monday, November 19th, 2007

The Quad Cities of western Illinois and eastern Iowa, will be the hosts for the 2009 ISC World Tournament (August 14 – 22) and ISC II Tournament of Champions (August 19 – 22).


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Situated along the banks of the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities are comprised of Davenport and Bettendorf, IA and Moline/East Moline and Rock Island, IL. Combined, they have a population of approximately 400,000 and have excellent access by Interstate highways, I-80, I-74, I-88 and the I-280 belt route encompassing all the communities. Moline has a world class airport with excellent direct service to many cities. Approximate driving time to Quad Cities from some selected cities; Chicago – 3 hours, St. Louis – 4 hours, Des Moines – 1 ½ hours, Rockford, IL – 2 hours and Madison, WI – 3 hours. For both Quad Cities residents and the ISC, returning to Quad Cities will be nostalgic for many as Rock Island, IL hosted the ISC World Tournament a then record 10 times, from 1961 to 1969 and again in 1973. All the tournaments were played in Rock Island’s Douglas Park.

The ISC has been working with Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission since October 2006 and in Kitchener this year, Quad Cities had two representatives attend the 2007 World Tournament in its entirety. Lynn Hunt, CVB Vice President and Milt Hand, Moline Parks & Recreation Director were each in Kitchener for half the tournament, Lynn for the first half and Milt for the second half.

For the first time, the two 2009 tournaments will be played in the same venue. Moline’s Green Valley Complex boasts two separate 4-diamond facilities with 6 of the 8 diamonds capable of playing men’s fastball. The venue has excellent parking and seating capability. The primary 4-diamond facility has a large, well appointed press box and the diamond separations provide ample space for auxiliary seating. They have hosted previous national championships in girls’ classifications and have the infrastructure of volunteers to accommodate the ISC.

The agreement contract also extends a 2011 hosting option to Quad Cities. They must exercise their option by February 2009. Otherwise, the ISC will seek other bidders for 2011 who will present their bids in Quad Cities in August 2009. For more information about Quad Cities and surrounding areas go to www.visitquadcities.com

The agreement to have Quad Cities host us in 2009 was just recently reached so at this time, tournament directors nor headquarters hotels have been determined. This information will be released in the near future. Earlier today, November 19, a media conference was held in Quad Cities to formally announce to their local media that the International Softball Congress is returning to their area in 2009.

From an ISC standpoint, we want to extend a special thanks to Joe Taylor, President/CEO of Quad Cities CVB and Sports Commission, Lynn Hunt(CVB Vice President) and Milt Hand (Moline Parks and Recreation Director). In addition, our thanks to ISC people who have been directly involved in meetings and discussions over the past year; Larry Koberg of nearby Walcott, IA who has served as tournament director for over 20 Iowa ISC Area Tournaments, Pat Sullivan, ISC Regional Commissioner from Dubuque, IA, Wayne Fisher, ISC Developmental Vice President from Iowa City, IA and Eric Wernke, coach of the Quad City Sox team, from Bettendorf, IA. Without the cooperation and involvement of all these people, this agreement would likely have not happened.


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(click the “View Larger Map” link above to see driving directions/route from airport to the fields, 4.3 miles, or 2.6 kilometers.)

2008 Best of the West – June 7 & 8

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

The longest running men’s open tournament in the State of California, Best of the West will be back in beautiful Santa Barbara in 2008. The tournament is an ISC Qualifying tournament (see complete list to date below), and with a berth to the World Tournament and ISC II Tournament of Champions for the highest finishing US West teams.

June 7 & 8, 2008
Best of the West – Santa Barbara, CA

Format: Round robin on Saturday into single elimination on Sunday.
Entry Fee: $400 – payable to Dave Blackburn
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC to highest finishing US West teams
Contact: Dave Blackburn – 310-266-7803 – daveb@virtvent.com
UIC: Clyde Bennett – 805-895-9007 clydebennett13@yahoo.com
ISC Rep: Dave Blackburn 310-266-7803 daveb@virtvent.com

Last year’s Best of the West tournament was won by Innovative Communications of Utah.

Click here to view Maddy’s Photo Galleries
from last year’s Best of the West tournament.

2008 ISC Qualifiers

Saturday, November 10th, 2007


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2008 ISC Qualifiers
11-9-07

(Editor’s note: Watch for further updates to this list, in the coming months. Keep an eye on that date right under the words “2008 ISC Qualifiers” — it will tell you when the list you’re looking at was released. )

US East Region – Bill Howell, Vice President bhowell5@yahoo.com
May 23-25
Erie Memorial Day Tournament – Erie, PA (This qualifier is tentative)
Format: TBD
Entry Fee: TBD
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC
Contact: Bill Hillhouse – 814-392-3369 houseofpitching@yahoo.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: Bill Hillhouse

June 13-15
Midland Invitational – Midland, MI
Format: 4-game guarantee
Entry Fee: TBD
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC for US East region teams
Contact: Kyle Beane – 810-813-5178 kbeane8@yahoo.com
UIC: Joe Squires heyumpy@yahoo.com
ISC Rep: Lee Isenhart – 989-835-9146 isenhartlee_@hotmail.com

June 13-15
Blue & Gray Invitational – Montgomery, AL
Format: TBD
Entry Fee: $150
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC
Contact: Robert Gray – 334-567-9797 rgray77271@aol.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: Robert Gray

June 13-15
CPI Invitational – Oswego, NY
Format: TBD
Entry Fee: TBD
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC
Contact: Mike Cutro – 315-343-0604 W or 315-491-7278 Cell cutrosafety@yahoo.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: Mike Cutro

June ????
Ashland Invitational – Ashland, OH
Format: TBD
Entry Fee: TBD
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC
Contact: Kevin Scott – 419-685-3075 kevinscott38@hotmail.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: Larry Fisher – 419-423-3002 lfisher838@ameritech.net

July 4-6
Allentown Patriots Invitational – Allentown, PA
Format: Round Robin
Entry Fee: TBD
Berths: 1 ISC II ToC
Contact: Don Hunsicker – 610-797-6039 or Jon Adams
UIC: Jon Adams 610-360-4429 Cell 610-433-3236 H jasa60@aol.com
ISC Rep: Bill Howell – 301-870-5049 or 301-744-1909 bhowell5@yahoo.com


US West Region – Chris Santos Vice President jcsantos25@msn.com 303-419-7352

May 3 – 4, 2008
Red Rock Invitational – St. George, UT
Format: Round Robin – Single elimination
Entry Fee: $400 payable to Roy Stout
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament berth to highest finishing US West team
Contact: Roy Stout – 661-724-1551 umpire5@verizon.net
UIC: Bob Henning – 604-790-1166 brotherinblue@shaw.ca
ISC Rep: Ken Hackmeister – 801-447-8807 iscken@comcast.net

May 23-25, 2008
Joe Santos Memorial Invitational – Pueblo, CO
Format: Round Robin – Single elimination
Entry Fee: $300 payable to Bandit Sports Inc. Deadline May 9, 2008
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC to highest finishing US West teams
Contact: Chris Santos – 303-419-7352 jcsantos25@msn.com
UIC: Benny “Ginger” Rendon gingerrendon@hotmail.com
ISC Reps: Chris Santos and Dick Mason – 303-797-9101 dickmason@qwest.net

June 7 & 8, 2008
Best of the West – Santa Barbara, CA
Format: Round robin on Saturday into single elimination on Sunday.
Entry Fee: $400 – payable to Dave Blackburn
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC to highest finishing US West teams
Contact: Dave Blackburn – 310-266-7803 – daveb@virtvent.com
UIC: Clyde Bennett – 805-895-9007 clydebennett13@yahoo.com
ISC Rep: Dave Blackburn 310-266-7803 daveb@virtvent.com

June 21 & 22, 2008
Portland Demarini Rose Cup – Portland, OR
Format: Round Robin into single elimination – 4 game guarantee
Entry Fee: $400 – deadline May 1, 2008
Berths: 1 ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC to highest finishing US West teams
Tournament Contacts: Roger Jones 503-887-3200 jonesroger9@earthlink.net , John Fitzgerald Brjfitzger@cascorp.com or Brian Ree bree10@comcast.net
UIC: Dan Duffy d2pdx@mindspring.com
ISC Rep: Keith Erkenbrack -360-945-2320 – keithe@whidbey.com


Canada East Region – Blair Setford, Vice President blairjs@rogers.com

Date: May 30-June 1
Woodstock Legends Tournament
Location: Woodstock, Ontario
Format: Divisional
Local Contact: Larry Lynch, llynch9@rogers.com
ISC Contact: Joe Todd, ISC Regional Commissioner, ftode739@rogers.com
UIC: TBD
Berth Available: 1 for 2008 ISC WT to highest finishing Canada East team
Entry Fee: contact Larry Lynch
Entry Deadline: contact Larry Lynch

Date: June 20-22
Jarvis Merchants Tournament
Location: Jarvis, Ontario
Format: Divisional Round Robin
Local Contacts: Pat Graham, pkgraham24@sympatico.ca, 519-442-5762
ISC Contact: Colin Smith, ISC Regional Commissioner, colinsmith@look.ca
UIC: TBD
Berth Available: 1 for 2008 WT to highest finishing Canada East team
Entry Fee: $500, Jarvis Merchants Fastball Club
Entry Deadline: contact Pat Graham, pkgraham24@sympatico.ca, 519-442-5762

Date: June 20-22
Eastern Ontario ISC II Qualifier
Location: McNab/Braeside, Ontario
Format: Double knockout
Local Contacts: Harold MacMillan, jh.mac@gozoom.ca
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com
UIC: TBD
Berth Available: 1 for 2008 ISC II ToC to winner, regardless of region
Entry Fee: $350 Cdn, payable to ISC Canada East
Entry Deadline: May 15, 2008

Date: June 20-22
Southwestern Ontario ISC II Qualifier
Location: Palmerston, ON
Format: Double knockout
Local Contact: TBD
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com
UIC: Peter Kluszczynski, kluz2@idirect.com
Berth Available: 2 for 2008 ISC II ToC to top two teams, regardless of region
Entry Fee: $350 Cdn, payable to ISC Canada East
Entry Deadline: May 15, 2008

Date: June 30, 2008
Travel League of Eastern Canada
Location: Southwestern Ontario
Format: League play
League contact: Colin Smith, ISC Regional Commissioner, colinsmith@look.ca
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com
UIC: Peter Kluszczynski, kluz2@idirect.com
Berth Available: 1 for 2008 ISC II ToC to top ISC II league team as of June 30, 2008
Entry Fee: TBD as part of league fee
Entry Deadline: TBD as per league

Date: July 25-26, 2008
Travel League of Eastern Canada Playoff Tournament
Location: TBD
Format: Double knockout
League contact: Colin Smith, Canada East TL Commissioner, colinsmith@look.ca
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com
UIC: Peter Kluszczynski, kluz2@idirect.com
Berths Available: 1 for 2009 ISC WT for winner and 1 for 2009 ISC II ToC to top finishing ISC II team
Entry Fee: Part of league fee
Entry Deadline: TBD as per league

Date: September 19-21
Ontario Challenge Cup ISC II Qualifier
Location: Innerkip, Ontario
Format: Double knockout
Local Contact: Tim Wright, twri7823@rogers.com
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com
UIC: Rob Deakin, ump31@sympatico.ca
Berth Available: 1 berth to 2009 ISC II ToC to winner, Canada East teams only
Entry Fee: $225 Cdn, payable to ISC Canada East
Entry Deadline: August 15, 2008

Date: September 19-21
Eastern Ontario Challenge Cup ISC II Qualifier
Location: Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario
Format: Double knockout
Local Contact: Adam Brown, adam.brown@ottawa.ca
ISC Contact: Blair Setford, ISC Canada East VP, blairjs@rogers.com
UIC: Sal Gara, sal.gara@sympatico.ca
Berth Available: 1 berth to 2009 ISC II ToC to winner, Canada East teams only
Entry Fee: $225 Cdn, payable to ISC Canada East
Entry Deadline: August 15, 2008

US Central Region – Dave LeBlanc, Vice President farm32@aol.com

May 9 – 11
Hustlehogs Icebreaker – DeKalb, IL
Berths: ISC II ToC berth to highest finishing ISC II team
Format: Round Robin into playoff – 4 games guaranteed
Entry Fee: $200 April 18 deadline
Contact: Tom Crouch – (815) 501-6186 tcro14@yahoo.com
UIC: Chad Allen (815) 519-8773 chada14@comcast.net
ISC Rep: Tom Crouch or Ed Kirner kirner124@comcast.net

May 23 – 25 (Rain day is 26th)
Walcott Invitational – Walcott, IA
Berths: TBD
Format: TBD
Entry Fee: TBD
Contact: Ron Foster – 563-650-2837 – poppafos@hotmail.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: TBD

June 13 – 15
Kelso Klassic – Kelso, MO
Berths: TBD
Format: Elimination bracket with 3-game guarantee
Entry Fee: TBD
Contact: Larry Eftink – eftink@hotmail.com – 573-450-8887 Cell
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: TBD

June 20 – 28 (two weekends)
Iowa ISC Qualifier – Walcott, IA
Berths: ISC World Tournament and 1 ISC II ToC berth for US Central teams
Format: Double elimination
Entry Fee: $85
Contact: Pat Sullivan 563-583-4381 patsullivanisc@aol.com
UIC: Pat Sullivan 563-583-4381 patsullivanisc@aol.com
ISC Rep: Pat Sullivan 563-583-4381 patsullivanisc@aol.com

June 27 – 29
Albaugh Tournament – Elkhart, IA
Berths: TBD
Format: TBD
Entry Fee: TBD
Contact: Tom Owen – 515-205-0794 Cell owenthomasd@johndeere.com
UIC: TBD
ISC Rep: TBD

The following are other US Central qualifiers but no specific information has been provided:

Eau Claire Tournament
St. Paul Tournament
Wisconsin Travel League
Wisconsin State Tournament

Canada West Region – Ferdi Nelissen, Vice President ferdi@mts.net

No information provided

TownLine Shootout

Friday, November 9th, 2007

From

[Green Bay, WI] – The 2nd Annual TownLine Shootout has been released. Very well run WI tournament at an old school historic field that has played host to many memorable WI State ISC tournaments back in the hay day. Should be a strong early season event with quality teams. A few have confirmed already includeing TownLine and CT.

June 13-15, 2008
TownLine Shootout
Pickel Park-Green Bay, WI

Round Robin Format
Contact Craig Watermolen cwatermolen(at)gmail.com 920-494-1972
UIC Hank St Clair

ct16(at)greenbaynet.com

Midland Tournament 2008

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

From
[Midland, MI]

Dates: June 13-15
Location: Emerson Park/Currie Stadium Midland, MI
Format: 4-game guarantee
Qualifier: ISC World Tournament Berths Availalbe – US East Region
Contact: Kyle Beane – kbeane8(at)yahoo.com – 810-813-5178
UIC: Joe Squires – heyumpy(at)yahoo.com

Thanks,
Kyle
kbeane8(at)yahoo.com

Vancouver Grey Sox Sign Ree, Rassmussen

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007


(Brian Ree)

Vancouver, BC

The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signings of infielder Brian Ree and catcher -outfielder Kevin Rasmussen for the 2008 season.

Both Ree and Rasmussen were members of the 2007 edition of the Portland, Oregon DeMarini Merchants. Ree a resident of Gresham, Oregon and Rasmussen a resident of Everett, Washington are expected to provide open level experience and depth to the Grey Sox line up as we attempt to improve upon our recent result at the ISC World Tournament.

Further updates regarding our roster and 2008 schedule will be provided in the weeks ahead.

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com


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Editor’s note: With Vancouver signing three of Portland’s top players from 2007, Mike Piechnik, Brian Ree and Kevin Rasmussen, rumors are swirling that this spells the demise of the Portland team. Not so, however, says a very reliable source, who tells fastpitchwest that Portland will be adding personnel to replace those departing players and plans to be on the field for the 2008 season.

Piechnik to Vancouver in 2008

Thursday, October 25th, 2007


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Vancouver, BC

The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce the signing of veteran lefthanded pitcher Mike Piechnik for the 2008 season.

Piechnik a resident of Victoria, BC spent the 2007 season with the Portland, Oregon Demarini Merchants. Highly regarded at the open level for his numerous accomplishments and fine pitching performances, “Peaches” is a most welcome addition to the Grey Sox program.

The veteran leadership qualities that Mike Piechnik possesses and positive influence it is expected he will provide to the entire Grey Sox team and in particular the pitching staff, made him a priority for the organization as we attempt to improve upon our 7th place finish at the ISC World Tournament, and defend the Softball Canada National Championship.

More news and a schedule announcement will be forthcoming in the weeks and months ahead.

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox
www.vancouvergreysox.com

2008 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

From

Portland, OR

The Portland DeMarini Rose Cup will be held June 21 & 22, 2008 at Delta Park.
Entry Fee: $400.00
Format: Round robin into single elimination bracket. 4-game gaurantee.
Tournament Contacts: Roger Jones 503-887-3200 jonesroger9@earthlink.net , John Fitzgerald Brjfitzger@cascorp.com or Brian Ree bree10@comcast.net
UIC:Dan Duffy d2pdx@mindspring.com

Travel prize money:
1st place – $2,000
2nd place – $1,000
3rd place – $500 each (two teams tie for 3rd place)
Consolation winner – $500

Championship game – 1:00pm Sunday

Host Hotels:

Country Inn & Suites
7025 NE Alderwood Rd
Portland, OR 97218
Contact: Allison Negus 503-255-2700 anegus@vestahospitality.com

Portlander Inn
Contact: Claudia Henderson 503-345-0300 ext. 5870

Tournament entry deadline: May 1st, 2008.

Thanks,

Brian Ree
bree10@comcast.net

9th Annual Red Rock Invitational

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Click photo above for panoramic shot of the beautiful Canyons Complex. (if it does not “shrink to fit” in your browser, right mouse click, then choose “view image”. )

From

9th Annual Red Rock Invitational
May 3 and 4, 2008
St. George, Utah
Round robin pool play into single elimination bracket
(4-game guarantee)
Entry Fee: $400

Payable to:
Roy Stout
P.O. Box 812
Lake Hughes, CA 93532

Tournament Contacts:

Roy Stout – Registration and Information
umpire5@verizon.net
661-724-1551

Ken Hackmeister – Tournament Director
iscken@comcast.net
801-447-8808

Bob Henning – UIC
brotherinblue@shaw.ca
604-790-1166

Bruce Bierman – DUIC
ISC UIC
bierhawk@earthlink.net
519-632-8773

Tournament details will be posted in November along with links to photos of
the St. George Complex.

Bob Henning
mailto:brotherinblue@shaw.ca

Monkton Moved to June 26-29, 2008

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

From

Contrary to an earlier post here on Al’s, and due to a scheduling conflict with the Tri-Nations Cup in Saskatoon, the World Fastball Invitational 2008 will be held June 26 – 29. Once again we will play host to the worlds best players and teams, and look forward to welcoming everyone to the event!

Brian Baillie