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Bridgeport ON Braves Named Host Team for 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions @ Kitchener, ON
Tuesday, October 4th, 2005Why Your Team Should Play ISC II in 2006
Friday, September 16th, 2005A Word about the ISC II from the Commish
Thursday, September 15th, 2005Dropping by the Fastpitchwest Forum today to join in the conversation is ISC II Commissioner, Blair Setford, to talk about what some say is the best intermediate fastball tournament around, the ISC II Tournament of Champions.
“You won’t find a more competitively balanced, professionally run tournament for “intermediate” teams anywhere in North America. You are guaranteed a minimum of four games and 24 of the 40 teams make the playoff round.
Whether you are from California, Pennsylvania or somewhere in between, you won’t play another team from your state or region in your round robin pool play – I personally guarantee it.
Chances are very good that at least one of your games will be web cast so your friends and family will be able to listen back home. And, if you bring a lap top, you can listen to other games in your hotel.”
Read the entire post, and more by clicking this link. Look for Blair’s post, from “Ontariofastball”
In addition, here is what ISC Executive Director Ken Hackmeister had to say about the ISC II in a recent interview with “The Inside Curve”:
“ISC II has far surpassed our wildest expectations. I attribute this to the dedicated and talented group of people making up our ISC II staff. And they have done it knowing they had to provide a better product to compete with NAFA, ASA and Canadian eastern and western intermediate championships. I believe we offer our ISC II teams and players the same high level of services provided to the ISC World Tournament teams and players. Excellent umpires, organized scheduling and administration, web site exposure, comprehensive stats, streaming of games, extensive quality photography, etc I know of no other organization that offers all these quality services to this level of competition.”
Maddy’s Monday Night Photos – 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions
Monday, September 12th, 2005We are pleased to share Maddy’s photos from the ISC II Tournament of Champions, taken in Chippewa Falls, WI, August 14-19, 2005. Click here, then the menu buttons for Galleries 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5 and 6.
2006 World and National Tournaments
Tuesday, September 6th, 2005Now that the final outs have been recorded on the final national tournaments for 2005, many are already making plans for 2006. In case you were wondering, here is where next year’s events will be held:
ISC World – Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
ISC II – Kitchener/Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
ASA Major – South Bend IN
ASA Class A – Decatur, Illinois
ASA Class B – Killeen, Texas
ASA Class C – Marietta/Cobb County, Georgia
ASA Masters 40-Over – Portland, Oregon
ASA Masters 45-Over – Rockford, Illinois
ASA Masters* 50-Over – Prescott, Arizona
NAFA World Series – Appelton-Kimberly, WI
* I notice that the ASA website refers to the 50+ as the “Seniors” not “Masters”. I resent that ! 😉
Streaming of Video and Audio Broadcasts from ISC in Wisconsin
Saturday, August 27th, 2005Streaming of Video and Audio Broadcasts from International Softball Congress Tournaments in Wisconsin Draw Larger Crowds
“Is anybody ‘out there’ listening? Or watching?â€
Those questions are always a key concern when any form of communication is produced and presented to audiences – – particularly audiences which are not at the scene of the action being described.
Well, they WERE out there listening, and they WERE out there watching when the streaming of audio broadcasts and the live streaming video were coming from Eau Claire and Chippawa Falls, Wisconsin, last week during the I.S.C. World Tournament and the ISC-II Tournament of Champions.
The numbers are in, and they are good – – – VERY good!
The increases in listeners/viewers compared with 2004 are impressive, to say the least.
The number of ISC World Tournament hits for the 2005 tourney broadcasts and telecasts increased by 50% to well over 15,000.
The number of hits on broadcasts from the ISC-II Tournament of Champions nearly doubled from the 2004 total to over 8,100.
Dave Blackburn, ISC Commissioner of Streaming and Broadcasting was well-pleased with the response:
“Our live streaming video of the three games on Championship Saturday provided ISC fans with a Press Box point of view and a glimpse at the future of fastball coverage,†says Blackburn. “The fact that people requested nearly 25,000 accesses to our ISC and ISC-II video and audio streams speaks to our successful growth of this five year old offering to the global fastball community.â€
Jim Flanagan, ISC-II Broadcaster, of Ballparkradio.com, observed that, “The response to the broadcasts from the ISC-II fans and players has been nothing short of spectacular. We received e-mails from all over the U.S., Canada, and even Europe from listeners tuning into the games.†Flanagan further noted that, “The streaming audio broadcasts bring the excitement of the game right into the living room of the families and fans back home and provides great exposure for the game of fastball. Blair Setford has built a crew of quality broadcasters for the ISC-II, including Joe Todd, Lance Winn, Brett Bresnahan, and Chris Bach.â€
Blair Setford, ISC-II Commissioner, who heads up the ISC-II broadcast program, observed that, “We are very pleased to see the increase in listeners to the ISC-II Tournament of Champions, and we look forward to bringing those games to even more fans next year.â€
Blackburn referred to the coverage and the response as a “glimpse of the future.â€
Well said! And BRING IT ON!!!
August 27, 2005
Gordon Wise
ISC Information Officer
www.iscfastpitch.com
sgwise@woh.rr.com
ISC II Blog, “The Deuce” Adds Emailing List
Wednesday, August 24th, 2005The Deuce blog has added an email mailing list for players and fans of the ISC II.
We’ll send announcements about things like the broadcast archives for 2005, the upcoming 2006 ISC II Tournament of Champions in Kitchener, and updates of note that are posted on our blog. It’s designed for players and fans alike.
We’ll still be posting the majority of items to The Deuce blog, with the email list reserved for announcements of a more special nature, giving members of the mailing list the inside scoop on things.
Click here to join The Deuce mailing list. (it’s automated so you can do it yourself).
Click here to visit the mailing list archives.
You’ll find both of the above links in our links section in the right hand margin for easy access in the future.
The volume of email is heaviest during the ISC II Tournament of Champions every August, and lighter during the rest of the year.
You may unsubscribe or turn it off or on whenever you like, and we protect your privacy. Your email address will not be shared.
Ten More ISC II Broadcasts Added to Archives at Ballparkradio
Wednesday, August 24th, 2005
Ten (10) more broadcasts from the 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions have been added to the archives at at Ballparkradio.com.
To listen, click here to go to Ballparkradio, then click the large letter “A” above the words “Click Here for Game Archives”.
Be patient while it loads as it take a little longer the first time around.
We will be posting all of the broadcasts shortly, so check back later if your game is not yet posted. (The 2004 championship game is available as well)
To those who have asked, we will be making CD’s available for purchase in the coming months.
(Unofficial) Order of Finish for 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions
Wednesday, August 24th, 20051 Elmira, ON Cubs 8-0
2 Port Elgin, ON Blue Devils 7-1
3 Ottawa, ON Team Easton Thunder 5-2
4 Alvinston, ON Indians 6-1
5 Niagara, ON Snappers 4-2
6 Tavistock, ON Smully’s Merchants 5-1
7 Harriston, ON Mercury’s 5-1
8 Hermann, MO Black Gold 4-3
9 Ashland, OH Merchants 3-3
10 Mankato, MN Fisher Group 2-4
11 Bridgeport, ON Braves 4-2
12 Oswego, NY McKie’s Sports 3-3
13 Denmark, WI Circle Tap Lumberjacks 3-3
14 Reasnor, IA RPMs 3-3
15 Kenosha, WI Earl’s Club 4-1
16 Memphis, TN Posse 4-2
17 St. Paul, MN ASB Villard 2-3
18 Yakima, WA JRW & Associates 2-3
19 Wichita, KS Athletic Club 2-3
20 Denver, CO Colorado Rage 2-3
21 St. Paul, MN Vannelli’s/Rice Street 2-3
22 Chippewa Falls, WI Sawdust City 2-3
23 Palermo, ON Athletics 3-2
24 Cobourg, ON Stingers 2-3
25 Athens, WI Rep & Bajas 2-2
26 Sioux Falls, SD Sox 4-0 – withdrew
27 Perkasie, PA KMV Rise 1-3
28 Gladstone, MB Whips 1-3
29 Cowessess, SK Royals 1-3
30 Appleton, WI The Bar of Appleton 1-3
31 Regina, SK Century 21 Angels 1-3
32 Galesville, WI Wilber Lime 1-3
33 Rice Lake, WI Orangemen 1-3
34 Elburn, IL Richwrap Fastpitch 1-3
35 Galena, IL Keg & Cask Liquor Store 0-4
36 Denmark, WI Pioneer Metal Finishers 0-4
37 Lloydminster, AB PWM Steel Scope Dodgers 0-4
38 Dubuque, IA Hammerheads 0-4
Editor’s note: The 2005 ISC II Tournament of Champions was an outstanding, competitive tournament and figures to be again in 2006 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It will run early to mid-August, same basic time as the ISC World Tournament — providing intermediate level teams an opportunity to compete in the ISC II Tournament of Champions, and take in some ISC World Tournament games at the same time. Great coverage, with two dozen or more games, including most playoff games broadcast live on Ballparkradio, and Game stats including box scores and play-by-play for every game. When is the last tournament you’ve been to where you had that?
For American teams, the currency conversion works to your advantage, about $1.25 for each dollar at present. That means cheaper hotels, food, beverage, and everything in between. Affordable flights directly into Toronto, if you buy in advance, less than a hour’s drive to Kitchener, or even less expensive into Buffalo, just 2.5 hours away or Detroit, which is a bit further. Catch a game at the Skydome with the Blue Jays on your way into or out of town. Kitchener hosted the ISC Tournaments previously and did a great job. Plans are already underway for 2006. Shouldn’t you and your team be there? Watch Fastpitchwest for ISC II Qualifying tournament information.
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ISC II caliber teams should note that the 2006 ISC II Championship is planned for Saturday afternoon on the main diamond at the World Tournament facility – Peter Hallman Park – in Kitchener in front of what should be a crowd of about 5,000!!!
JRW Centerfielder Tim Fisher Earns All ISC-II Honors
Monday, August 22nd, 2005JRW Associates (Yakima, WA) centerfielder Tim Fischer was named to the ISC II Tournament of Champions First All-Tournament team last Friday, at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Tim batted .533 (8-15).