Archive for the ‘ISC’ Category

Tribute to Legends Dinner for Greg Sepulveda and Ed Klecker

Friday, March 17th, 2006

As we’ve noted here in the Morning Brief, the ISC’s chairman of streaming media, and SoCal pitcher David Blackburn is heading up the “Tribute to Legends” dinner tonight, Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Long Beach, California, to honor two local greats, Ed Klecker and Greg Sepulveda, who are to be inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame in 2006. Approximately 15 fellow Hall of Famers will be among those on hand to honor Ed and Greg. For more details, contact daveb (at) virtvent.com

Bios below. (PDF files, requires Adobe Reader)

Click here for bio of Ed Klecker
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Click here for bio of Greg Sepulveda.

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Orillia Riversharks Introduce Themselves

Friday, March 17th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball: Orillia Riversharks Introduce Themselves

An Introduction to the ISC World’s Newest Team for 2006, from Peter Porcelli

So let’s start with answering a question…..Just What the heck is a Rivershark? It is an oxymoron, that’s what it is. If you were expecting a physical description, start with pitching. Frank Cox, Robbie O’Brien and Mike White, that’s right Michael White, The (Gulp) “Great White” will comprise our pitching staff. That’s right, nobody has beaten me to the “Great White” Pun. When you think of it, why did it take so long for that comparison to come up? If anyone has left opposing teams in a pool of blood throughout his career, Michael defines the term, “Menacing!”

That leaves Frank Cox as the “Bull Shark.” The bull shark, incidentally, has recorded the highest accumulations for documented “Hits” or Physical attacks on Humans. Kinda makes a batter think a bit when he steps in the box against Frankie and his half-smirk, half grimace.

That means we can turn to Robbie O’Brien as the “Hammerhead.” A hammerhead Shark has those two ends of the hammer, a dual threat. In this case Robbie represents a double threat to his opponents both hitting as DH and throwing, as in “Against you!!!” No other pitchers of the two aforementioned will step in to hit this year.

Editor’s note: Don’t stop here! There is a lot more …..click link above for the whole story.

2006 Townline (No Shoots) Roster and Schedule

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

What do you get when you combine Wisconsin with Australia, New Zealand and Argentina? Townline, WI. Here’s a preview for the squad that finished an impressive 7th in last year’s ISC World Tournament.

From Al’s Fastball: 2006 Townline Roster and Schedule

On behalf of the Townline Fastpitch team (no Shoots this year!) of Green Bay, WI I will release there roster and schedule. They are coming off a 7th place finish in the ISC World Tournament and look to improve on that as manager Craig Watermolen feels he’s put together an outstanding offensive team. Click link above for Roster and Schedule.

Vancouver Grey Sox extend agreement with Rick Smith through the 2007 season

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

Vancouver Grey Sox extend agreement with Rick Smith through the 2007 season

“The Vancouver Grey Sox are pleased to announce an extension of their agreement with pitcher Rick Smith which will now carry through the 2007 softball season. Smith a resident of Duncan, BC was coming off a fine 2005 season in a Grey Sox uniform and is being counted upon as one of the keys for the club as it attempts to qualify and compete at the 2006 ISC World Tournament and the Softball Canada National Championship. Having Smith in the fold beyond 2006 it is felt reinforces the Grey Sox commitment to the sport and to providing a top level senior mens program in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.”

Click link above for the whole story.

Editor’s notes: In 2005, the Grey Sox did not compete in the ISC World Tournament in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, but Rick Smith did, as a member of So Cal’s Team Rainey. Smith had an outstanding tournament, tying an ISC World Tournament record with 20 strikeouts in one game, and 13 in another, a tough 1-0 loss to the eventual third place finishers, the Hallman Twins, a game in which Hallman pitcher Todd Martin set the record with 20 strikeouts, on the day before Smitty got his 20-spot. Smith was named the Most Valuable Pitcher at the 2005 Rose Cup Tournament in Portland Oregon, leading Vancouver to their first Rose Cup title.

Reminder re: Tribute Dinner for Greg Sepulveda and Ed Klecker

Friday, March 10th, 2006

Remember, today is the deadline to send checks in to David Blackburn for the Legends Tribute Dinner for soon-to-be ISC Hall of Famers Greg Sepulveda and Ed Klecker, slated for March 18, in Long Beach, CA. (Click link above for all of the details).

Tribute Dinner for ISC Hall of Famers-to-be Greg Sepulveda and Ed Klecker

Wednesday, March 1st, 2006

From David Blackburn:

WSC Reunion & Tribute to Legends Dinner at Long Beach, California
You are invited to renew your old Fastpitch Softball friendships!
Honoring 2006 ISC Hall of Fame Inductees
Ed Klecker & Greg Sepulveda
Saturday March 18, 2006
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Social Time
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Tribute Program and Social Time

Pay your respects to two legends of the sport
Cover Charge: $50 / Person includes Dinner and all Drinks
Location: The Clubhouse at Marina Pacifica in Long Beach (2nd Street & Marina Pacifica)

Directions:

From the 405 Fwy, exit at Lakewood Blvd South. Proceed to the traffic Circle and Take the Pacific Coast Highway South exit off the Circle. Go to 2nd Street and take a right. The first light is Marina Pacifica. Go right and check in with the Guard at the Guard Station. The Club House is just behind and to the left of the Guard Shack.

Please pass on this invitation to anyone who would like to attend this tribute Dinner. Seating is limited. Please reserve your spot ASAP by sending check made out to: David Blackburn

Deadline for receiving checks is March 10th
Mail the check to:

David Blackburn
1720 Pacific Ave. #106
Venice, CA 90291

Click here for a PDF copy of the Hall of Fame Dinner Invite (Requires Adobe Reader)

David is the ISC Commissioner for Streaming and Broadcasting, and the organizer for this event. For any questions, David can be reached at 310-266-7803 or online at daveb@virtvent.com. This is locally produced and not an official event of the ISC.

It’s Official ! Double Elim is Back at the ISC World Tournament

Monday, February 27th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball: I.S.C. Board Approves E.G.C. Format for World Tournament

I.S.C. Board Approves E.G.C. Format for World Tournament A vote of the Board of Directors of the International Softball Congress has approved a change in the format of the ISC World Tournament. Beginning with the 2006 World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario, this August, the round robin format will be replaced by a double elimination format. This new format will also include a bracket for teams which lose their first two games in the competition and will allow teams from that bracket to play their way back into the tournament with a chance to win. The new format, called Every Game Counts (EGC) will feature 32 teams with 28 of these being guaranteed a minimum of four games.

IS Knights Sign Rick Lang and Brett Bresnahan

Friday, February 24th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball: IS Knights Sign Rick Lang and Brett Bresnahan

Manager Paul Lybeck of the IS Knights of Fargo, North Dakota is proud to welcome Rick Lang and Brett Bresnahan aboard for the 2006 season. Lang, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, returns to the IS Knights after playing the 2002 season with them. He will join the Rob Schweyer and Sisko Sabate on the Knights pitching staff.

Bresnahan, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has spent the last several years promoting the game of mensÂ’ fastpitch through his column in LetÂ’s Play Softball as well as through his website at www.minnesotafastpitch.com and other outlets.

Click link above for full story.

Qualifying Tourneys Set for ISC Berths in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006

From Al’s Fastball: Qualifying Tourneys Set for ISC Berths in Washington, Oregon, British Co

Qualifying Tourneys Set for ISC Berths in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia Area The stage is set for competition in the Pacific Northwest which will fill a spot in the 2006 International Softball Congress World Tournament and another in the ISC – II Tournament of Champions. Keith Erkenbrack, Area Commissioner for Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, has set the following dates for qualifying tournaments from his area: ISC –II Tournament of Champions Qualifier – – Friday June 16 – Sunday June l8. ISC World Tournament Qualifier – – Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2.

Click link above for all the details.

New Format Possibility for ISC World Tournament In 2006

Friday, February 17th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball — perhaps the biggest news for the world of mens’ fastball in years:

There is a possibility of a new ISC World Tournament format in 2006 in Kitchener. If the Board of Directors of the ISC gives its approval, there will be a different look to the World Tournament when that international event hits Kitchener in August.

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