Archive for the ‘ISC’ Category

IS Knights Sign Roman Foore and Zach Goring

Thursday, February 9th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

IS Knights Sign Roman Foore and Zach Goring
Fargo, North Dakota

The IS Knights of Fargo, North Dakota would like to announce the first of their new player signings for the 2006 season as we welcome Roman Foore and Zach Goring to the team. Both players will make the jump to ISC-level fastpitch after very successful careers at the ISC II/NAFA AA level the last several years.

Foore, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, has played the last five years with Pate Bonding, Inc. (PBI) of West St. Paul, Minnesota. Last August he was named the MVP of the Minnesota ASA Class B State Tournament while helping PBI claim that crown. Later that month he was named Second Team All World at the NAFA Class AA World Series. Foore will be looked upon to add some pop in the middle of the Knights lineup while seeing time at first base and designated hitter.

Goring, of Burnsville, Minnesota, makes the move to the IS Knights after playing the last several years with ASB-Villard of St. Paul, Minnesota.


Editor’s note:
We had the chance to see Foore and Goring in Orlando, as members of this year’s AAU International Tournament runner-up, Team Minnesota. Foore has tremendous power, hitting a 300+ foot home run in the quarterfinals to help his team into the Final Four, and Goring is a young talent, just coming into his prime. Look for both of these players to do well a at the next level. (Foore’s AAU homer was broadcast on Ballparkradio and is available in the Archives)

2006 Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament

Monday, February 6th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:
2006 Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament

Kitchener, ON

Schneiders 2006 ISC Men’s World Fastball Tournament August 11th – 19th and the Tournament of Champions ISC ll August 13 – 18th in Kitchener/Cambridge, Ontario Planning for the 2006 Schneiders ISC World Fastball Tournament and the ISC II Tournament of Champions continues at a steady pace.

Check out their website www.kwfastball.com or call the Kitchener Auditorium Box Office at (519) 741-2556 Tom Clancy, Chairman Schneiders ISC 2006 World Fastball Tournament 519-748-0377 71 Lower Canada Cres. Kitchener, Ont N2P 1E9.

Click link above for the entire story.

Utah Area I.S.C. Qualifier Set

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:Utah Area I.S.C. Qualifier Set

Area Commissioner Don Young has announced the details for the tournament which will qualify teams from the Utah area for both the I.S.C. World Tournament and for the I.S.C. – II Tournament of Champions. The competition will be held on May 27 and 28. The location will be the Cottonwood Softball Complex in Salt Lake City.

Click link above for all the details.

I.S.C. Reminds of Deadline for Out-of-Area Forms and Fees

Tuesday, January 31st, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:
I.S.C. Reminds of Deadline for Out-of-Area Forms and Fees
The International Softball Congress, is reminding all teams of the upcoming May 1 deadline for submitting Out of Area forms (Letter of Intent) and fees which MUST by postmarked to the ISC not later than May 1. The Out of Area rules, forms, area definitions and team recap form are all available on the ISC website at http://www.iscfastpitch.com.

Midland Explorers, MI Announce 2006 Roster

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

2006 Midland Explorers roster

The following will be the roster for the 2006 Midland Explorers.

Doug Gillis – Novi, MI – P
Grant Patterson – Toronto, ON – P
Mike Crawford – Bracebridge, ON – P
Craig Crawford – Kitchener, ON – C
Steve Roberts – Reese, MI – C
Sean Zaborowski – Ann Arbor, MI – C/INF/OF
Steve Horning – Canton, MI – INF
Eddy Ketelhut – Belleville, MI – INF
Todd Moore – Clio, MI – INF
Kyle Beane – Auburn, MI – INF
Dave Frick – Ann Arbor, MI – OF
Jeff Servinski – Midland, MI – OF
Rino Dambrosio – Toronto, ON – OF
Reid Benson – St. Joseph, MI – OF

Clint Beane – Auburn, MI – Manager
Del Benson – Munger, MI – Coach
Lee Isenhart – Midland, MI – President

Click link above for rest of story, including their schedule for 2006.

Editor’s notes: Click here to read separate story about Midland’s signing of Rino Dambrosio, former member of the Kitchener Hallman Twins. The Twins were unable to re-sign Dambrosio due to their PRAWN count, (new rule limiting number of All World players on any one team).

The Midland Explorers are a perennial top 10 team in the ISC, finishing 10th in the final 2005 rankings released prior to the 2005 ISC World Tournament. That honor placed them in one of two “super pools” where they played other Top 10 teams, finishing a disappointing 1-3. They qualified for championship round by virtue of their Top 10 ranking, but suffered a first round loss in the playoffs for an uncharacteristic early exit from the tournament. (They won their pool in the 2004 tournament, finishing 8th among 40 teams) Midland is looking to rebound in 2006 and appears to be headed in the right direction to do so. Kyle Beane is among the game’s best players, and provides all star caliber talent in the middle of the order. Gillis, Patterson and Crawford give the Explorers a trio of strong arms to compliment the Michigan offense.

I.S.C. Develops an In-Area Player Commitment Form

Thursday, December 29th, 2005

From Al’s Fastball: I.S.C. Develops an In-Area Player Commitment Form; Posted to ISC Website

A form designated for this purpose can be found on the ISC website http://www.iscfastpitch.com under the section for “Rules and Forms”

ISC Tournament List growing for 2006

Monday, December 12th, 2005

From Al’s Fastball: ISC Tournament List growing for 2006

Please note the following request from Al Doran:

Please post them first to Al’s Fastball so that we will have a link for each tournament.

99 and growing

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

The new ISC Forum, not yet a week old, is up to 99 members and growing. Will you be the 100th member? Click here to join.

Update: Well, it was Jason Porto who grabbed the “100th member” spot. Sorry Jason, no prize 😉 The membership is still growing, so be sure to drop by and see what folks are saying, or post your own comments. (Be sure to read the guidelines before registering — full, real name required. You know the routine by now)

New ISC Forum

Monday, December 5th, 2005

From Al’s Fastball:

“The ISC Forum – – Another Communication Tool for All

In a continuing effort to improve communication between the ISC and players, managers and fans, we are announcing an experimental forum from the ISC web site. Internet forums are a very popular service right now and there are numerous ones being used, most based on geographical location. “

Click here to read the entire press release from the ISC regarding the new ISC Forum.

Access the ISC Forum via a link on the front page of the official ISCfastpitch.com website. (Right underneath the media guide) Please be sure to use your firstandlastname when registering for the iscforum. (e.g. johnsmith), and include your city/province.

New Kegel Black Knights Website

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

The Kegel Black Knights have rolled out their new website. Click here to check it out. Another in the ever growing list of team websites. Great for the game! And thanks, Kegel, for including Fastpitchwest on your links page. Front and center.!