Larry Miller Hogs, UT – 16
AA Riteway – 1
4 innings
WP-David Ratliff
LP-Hammoks
HR-RandyBarnes (LMH); Brendan Bingham (LMH); Matt Ratliff (LMH)
So Cal Bombers, CA – 10
Romie’s Angels, CA – 1
WP-Tony Peeples
LP-Steve Black
HR-Darren Box (SCB); Mike Butler (SCB)
Portland DeMarini, OR – 11
Central 9, Victoria BC – 2
5 innings
WP-Craig Pidcock
LP-John Bishop
HR-Brian Ree (P); Waverick (P)
So Cal Bombers, CA – 5
Larry Miller Hogs, UT -1
WP-D. Tilley
LP-David Ratliff
HR-Brendan Bingham (LMH); Evan Potskin (SCB)
Broken Bow Gremlins, NY – 1
Vancouver Grey Sox, BC – 0
WP-Jeremy Manley
LP-Nick Underhill
Lone run was unearned, scored in the 7th inning
California Lumberkings, CA – 1
Mock Ford, OR – 0
WP-Darren Strang
LP-Spud Barker
A-1/Taylor Farms, CA – 4
CR/Adidas, OR – 1
12 innings
WP-Darren Zack in relief of Doug Sleep
LP-Tery Luster
Broken Bow Gremlins, NY – 4
California Lumberkings, CA – 1
WP-Andrew Kirkpatrick
LP-Mike Egerdeen
Romie’s Angels, CA – 3
Central 9 – 2
WP-Tony Hunhoff
LP-John Biship
Vancouver Grey Sox, BC – 4
Cleon’s Auto,WA – 0
WP-Rick Smith
LP-R. Divish
Team Yakima, WA – 10
AA Riteway – 0
WP-Mark Seward
LP-Kauffman
Portland DeMarini OR – 3
Larry Miller Hogs UT – 0
WP-Bricklen Anderson
LP-Mike Lorange
CR/Adidas, OR -7
Cleon’s Auto, WA – 2
WP-Mike Warren
LP-Tom Tungsvik
HR-Todd Budke (CRA); Blevin (CttRA)
A-1/Taylor Farms, CA – 9
Mock Ford, OR – 0
WP-Matt Barnes, with Darren Zack in relief
LP-Spud Barker
HR-Chris Budge (A-1/Taylor)
1. Orillia Quaker Riversharks
2. Patsy’s
3. Broken Bow Gremlins
4. Kitchener Hallman Twins
5. The Farm
6. MinnDak Millers
7. So Cal Bombers
8. Circle Tap
9. Aspen Interiors
10. Vancouver Grey Sox
11. Townline
12. Midland Explorers
13. Portland/Demarini
14. Albaugh, Inc.
15. Jarvis
16. Quad City Sox
17. Pueblo Bandits
18. Bloomington Stix
19. Dolan & Murphy
20. Innerkip
21. St. Thomas Centennials
22. Ashland Mets
23. Elkland
24. Plangger Furniture
25. Thomson Area Merch.
26. Midwest Stampede
As noted by Al Doran at : 
To see the full list, including how each committee member ranked the teams, please see the Tournament section of the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com.
Watch for the results of a number of weekend tournaments coming up, including a number of World Tournament qualifiers. Its the results of these tournaments that give
ammunition to the rankers to vote on the teams.The rankings will form the basis for seeding teams in the annual ISC World Tournament which will be played August 10-18 at Peter Hallman Ballyard in Kitchener, Ontario.
Al Doran
ISC Web Site Director
http://www.iscfastpitch.com/
Editor’s notes:
“Big 5” is not a sporting goods store. Well, at least not in this context. The “Big 5”, Orillia, Patsys, Broken Bow, Hallman and the Farm stay put right where they were in the June 5 rankings. Monkton will be a great showcase — perhaps the one voters pay the most attention to, before the final seeding for the ISC World Tournament. Who gets hot that weekend could determine how these 5 get seeded..
Not a lot of movement – my quick review shows the MinnDak Millers of Minnesota the biggest mover – jumping 4 spots from # 10 to #6. Winning the Albaugh tournament was a good win, and fresh in the voter’s minds, I would think. From there, it’s a pretty big hill to climb, to get past the top 5 who kept their slots from the last set of rankings.
Aspen Interiors the biggest drop, 3 slots from # 6 to #9, though I confess I haven’t tracked their season to explain why. Perhaps just where they landed with a few others moving up on the strength of one tournament or another.
The Midland Explorers moved up 2 slots from #14 to #12, trading spots with Albaugh. I thought the win over # 4 Kitchener Hallman Twins in the Explorer’s tournament in June might bump them into the top 10, but it’s a crowded house. (They won a 13-7 slugfest in the championship game against Kitchener).
More parity among the top teams than we’ve seen in a while, perhaps a result of the PRAWN rule taking effect, so not a lot of (that ought to get me some emails from those who don’t like that rule). More teams with a legitimate chance of making it to the final than in recent years, I think. The last couple years, it seemed like a two or at best, three team race. How far down the list do you think it goes this year, i.e. how many of these teams have a legitimate chance ? ?(translation: you’re betting with your own money 😉 7? 8? 9? With the caveat, of course “if they got hot”. Or do you think it’s still a win, place and show field of 3-4 teams?
The So Cal Bombers stay right at # 7, winning the Red Rock tournament, but getting upset off by Larry Miller UT with Cody Thomson on the mound. The Bombers fared well enough at their own tournament in May, to hold their spot. They did knock off # 13 Portland again (also in Red Rock), but were beaten 10-2 by a lower ranked # 8 Circle Tap.
Vancouver drops from # 9 to #10, while Portland moves up from #15 to #13. I would have thought the ranking committee would pay more attention to the fact that Portland took 3 of 4 from Vancouver in Vancouver. And don’t take anything away from Vancouver, who is solid, but I thought Portland would move up above # 13. Vancouver for its part, was impressive in Palm Springs, shutting out #17 Pueblo and beating a higher ranked #8 Circle Tap in the final. The Rose Cup tournament this weekend should give us a better look at just where Vancouver and Portland stand with each other. Expect to see those two battling late in the day on Sunday, though they both have to get past higher ranked Broken Bow.
Quad City jumped from # 19 to #16. Any of our midwest readers know what might have sparked that? For the rest of the pack, just a slot or two up or down, here and there.
And so the dance continues, musical chairs, until the Big Show in August…….
Comments anyone? send them to jim (at) fastpitchwest.com
The 2007 Portland DeMarini Rose Cup schedule has been “revised” and is now a 14 team tournament. Due to a couple of teams unable to participate and our unsuccessful attempt to complete the field (pitching, visa, travel, etc. problems), we had no other choice and apologize for any inconveniences. Travel/prize monies remain the same.
SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2007 SCHEDULE:
Pool A
SoCal Bombers
Portland DeMarini
C-9 (Victoria)
Larry Miller Hogs (UT)
Romie Angels (CA)
Team Yakima (WA)
AA Riteway (OR)
Pool B
Broken Bow Gremlins (NY)
Vancouver Grey Sox (BC)
CR/Adidas (OR)
California LumberKings
A-1/Taylor (CA)
Mock Ford (OR)
Cleon’s Auto (WA)
08:30am Mock Ford vs. A-1/Taylor M&W Field
08:30am CR/Adidas vs. Cleon’s Auto White Field
08:30am Portland DeMarini vs. Larry Miller Hogs GI Joes Field
10:30am Broken Bow Gremlins vs. California LumberKings GI Joes Field
10:30am C-9 vs. Romie Angels M&W Field
10:30am Team Yakima vs. AA Riteway Budweiser Field
10:30am Vancouver Grey Sox vs. Cleon’s Auto White Field
12:30pm SoCal Bombers vs. Larry Miller Hogs White Field
12:30pm Broken Bow Gremlins vs. Vancouver Grey Sox GI Joes Field
12:30pm A-1/Taylor vs. CR Adidas Budweiser Field
12:30pm Mock Ford vs. California LumberKings M&W Field
2:30pm C-9 vs. Portland DeMarini GI Joes Field
2:30pm Romie Angels vs. SoCal Bombers White Field
2:30pm AA Riteway vs. Larry Miller Hogs Budweiser Field
4:30pm CR Adidas vs. Vancouver Grey Sox White Field
4:30pm A-1/Taylor vs. California LumberKings M&W Field
4:30pm Cleon’s Auto vs. Mock Ford Budweiser Field
4:30pm Team Yakima vs. Portland DeMarini GI Joes Field
6:30pm SoCal Bombers vs. Broken Bow Gremlins GI Joes Field
6:30pm Team Yakima vs. Romie Angels Budweiser Field
6:30pm C-9 vs. AA Riteway White Field
***coin toss will determine home team for all Saturday games
Championship Round – Sunday, June 24, 2007
(top 4 teams in each pool play in Championship Rd.)
10:30am A1 vs. B4 GI Joes Field
10:30am B2 vs. A3 White Field
10:30am B1 vs. A4 Budweiser Field
10:30am A2 vs. B3 M&W Field
12:30pm A1/B4 winner vs. B2/A3 winner GI Joes Field
12:30pm B1/A4 winner vs. A2/B3 winner M&W Field
2:30pm Championship Game GI Joes Field
Consolation Round – Sunday, June 24, 2007
(bottom 3 teams in each pool – A5 & B5 get bye)
08:30am A6 vs. B7 GI Joes Field
08:30am B6 vs. A7 Budweiser Field
12:30pm B5 vs A6/B7 winner White Field
12:30pm A5 vs. B6/A7 winner Budweiser Field
2:30pm Consolation Championship Game Budweiser Field
Scores available at: fastpitchwest.com Saturday and Sunday
Tom Ree – Tournament Advisor
ree1837@comcast.net
Further info contact:
Roger Jones
Tournament Director
(503) 887-3200
jonesroger9@earthlink.net
or Brian Ree
(971) 253-9030
bree10@comcast.net
Ron Boley
PMSA
pkronb@ci.portland.or.us
World Tournament and ToC Umpires Announced
Umpires working the 2007 ISC World Tournament
Bruce Bierman UIC Ayr, ON
Les Novak Deputy UIC St. Louis Park, MN
Paul Baier Stratford, ON
Lou Davis Truro, NS
Jay Hart Dunnville, ON
Charlie Johnston Hitterdal, MN
Kevin Wallace Shipman, IL
Peter Kluszczynski Barrie, ON
Serge Laflamne Levis, PQ
Frank Omoe Edmonton, AB
Greg Pohl St. Louis, MO
Dave Seldon Reese, MI
Joe Squires Midland, MI
Leon Watson St. Louis, MO
Umpires working the 2007 ISC II Tournament of Champions
Joel Balberman Brantford, ON
Steve Bedard Port Hope, ON
Roger Cheyne Forest Lake, MN
Michael D’Abreu Brampton, ON
Jordan Hearn Hagersville, ON
Adam Hook Barrie, ON
Garry Kipfer Angus, ON
Chris Lamer Belleville, ON
Billy Norton Sault Ste Marie, MI
Lloyd Poirier Lower Sackville, NS
Trevor Topping Kitchener, ON
Tim Whitelaw Kitchener, ON
Click here to view our 2007 Best of the West Photo Galleries, taken by Maddy Flanagan on June 2, 2007 at Santa Barbara, CA.
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One month into the joint ASA/ISC Pitcher Development program, we’re happy to report what appears to be an overwhelming success. On May 15th, USA Softball National Teams Director Ronnie Isham and ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister made the initial announcement on various softball related websites. Since that time, 26 individuals have signed up for the program. Those who have submitted applications range from age 6 to 28 and hail from all over the USA. Breakdowns of those who are now part of the program are as follows:
By Age:
Age 6-10: 2
Age 11-15: 6
Age 16-20: 9
Age 20-30: 9By State:
MO: 5
MI: 4
MN: 3
NM: 3
MD: 2
CA: 2
IA: 1
OH: 1
KS: 1
SD: 1
PA: 1
MS: 1
CT: 1
The ASA and ISC would like to thank all those that have applied thus far and want to extend this invitation to any other male under the age of 30 who is interested in developing as a pitcher. Students have the opportunity to work with USA Jr. Men’s National Team Pitching Coach Gary Mullican or former USA National Team pitcher Michael White. The program at this time is strictly a video analysis program. Applicants will be asked to submit a videotape every 30-60 days, depending on age and skill level. One of the two Instructors will then evaluate the video and make corrections/suggestions, which will be communicated back to the applicant. The Instructors will also supply the applicant with drills that will help to improve their overall mechanics. This program is open to players of all skill levels, from raw beginners to more advanced pitchers. There is no cost for the program other than normal postage cost to submit the video. Funding for the program is being provided jointly by the ASA and ISC. For more information, please contact the program administrator, Scott Standerfer, at Standerfer@mchsi.com.
From the Green Bay Press-Gazette:
Bramwell carries Circle Tap to tourney title
Press-Gazette
Matt Bramwell was the winning pitcher in semifinal and championship games Sunday as Circle Tap of Denmark won the title of the Townline Shootout men’s fastpitch softball tournament at Howard Memorial Park.
Bramwell gave up five hits and struck out 10 in Circle Tap’s 4-2 victory over The Farm of Madison in the championship game.
In the semifinals, Bramwell threw a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts as Circle Tap beat Townline of Green Bay 8-1.
Against The Farm, Kyle Van Abel hit two solo home runs, and Frankie Perez and Steve Schucker also hit solo homers for Circle Tap (17-7).
Against Townline, Tom Crouch and Van Abel had two-run singles, and Schucker had three hits. James Darby took the loss.