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ISC Changes for 2007

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

For the first time in its 60+ year history, the International Softball Congress is entering into a complete reorganization that affects personnel as well as how teams qualify for berths to the World Tournament and ISC II Tournament of Champions.

Here is a summary of the changes.

Internal Changes

The ISC has eliminated 12 positions in the commissioner ranks and at the same time, changed team qualifying from an Area basis to a Regional basis. There will no longer be the former Area Qualifying tournaments as we used to know them.

We are now divided into 5 Regions; US West, US Central, US East, Canada West and Canada East. Each of these regions is headed by a Regional Vice President. Under each VP are 1 – 4 Regional Commissioners all of whom are former Area or Travel League Commissioners.

The definitions of these regions is on the ISC web site [url]www.iscfastpitch.com[/url]. Click on Rules and Forms link in left margin. It also has the revised Letter of Intent Form for regions rather than areas. We suggest managers and players review the region definitions are there are some “open” areas included.

Here is a breakdown of these regions, championship berth allocations and the personnel involved.

US West (4 WT, 3 ISC II)

Regional VP – Chris Santos
Regional Commissioners – Keith Erkenbrack (with help from CaL’s)
Commissioners at Large – Dick Mason, Jim Williamson, Dave Blackburn & Milt Stark EDE
Specialists – Jim Flanagan and Ron Chambers

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USA Tops Canada at Pan Am Championships

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Thanks to Softball Canada for its coverage, provided via Al’s Fastball: (Still no coverage of Team USA at either USA Softball or ASA websites).

(HERMOSILLO – Mexico) – Canada’s record dropped to 1-1 at the Pan American Softball Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico after a 4-3 loss to the United States.

The Americans broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the 5th inning without the aid of a hit. Chris Miljavac reached base on a 2 out bunt attempt when Canadian 1st baseman Derek Mayson`s (North Vancouver, BC) flip throw went wide of Ian Fehrman (Townsend, ON) who was covering 1st on the play. A wild pitch and a passed ball allowed Miljavac to come around and score.

Canada answered in the top of the 6th inning starting with a lead off single by Fehrman and a walk by Kevin Schellenberg (Squammish, BC). The runners were moved to 2nd and 3rd on a sacrifice bunt by Ryan Wolfe. USA pitcher Travis Price walked pinch hitter Rob Gray to load the bases. Tim Macumber (Newport, NS) then drove a ball deep to center field which was caught just in front of the fence scoring Fehrman to tie the game. Schellenberg also tried to score but was cut down on a close play at the plate.

Team USA scored 3 in the bottom of the 6th on a 3 run home run by third baseman Landy Rodrigues off relief pitcher Rick Smith (Duncan, BC). Canada scrapped back in the top of the 7th inning with a lead off single by Pat Mackintosh (Saskatoon, SK). He would later score on a single by Steve Mullaley (St. John’s, NFLD). Mullaley would score on a single by Schellenberg. Catcher Chris Shewfelt hit a shot to the right field corner that looked like sure extra bases but right field Chris Miljavac made a tremendous running catch for the 2nd out. Relief pitcher Paul Algar was able to strike out pinch hitter Jeff Ellsworth (Alberton, PEI) to end the game.

Rob O’Brien (Elora, ON) started for Canada in the circle and gave up 1 run on 4 hits with 5 strikeouts before being relieved by Smith. Smith was credited with the loss giving up 3 runs on 2 hits. Canada faces Puerto Rico on October 2nd at 10:00 am and Venezuela at 5:00 pm in a bid to improve their record to 3-1.
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For more information, please contact

Rick Picard
Director, Marketing and Communications
Softball Canada
rpicard(at)softball.ca
(613) 523-3386

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USA, Canada at ISF

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

From Pat Healey in PEI, Canada, via Al’s Fastball:

USA, Canada tied at 1-1 after day one at PAN AM CHSHIPS
in Mexico

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USA 4 CANADA 3

Final score in PAN AM CHSHIPS Game two last night. Thanks

From: Pat Healey

Editor’s note:

No coverage (yet) of the tournament at the ISF or USA Softball websites, other than pretournament press releases. Disappointing to say the least. Pat Healey, who covered the ISF Jr. Men’s tournament from PEI, Canada is getting some information from a player on the Canadian and Argentine team and Softball Canada is posting some as well. We’ll post info as it becomes available. Please note that the schedule posted a few days ago has changed, due to three teams dropping out. The remaining teams will play each other (10 games) over the week long tournament.

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South Roster Announced for First North-South All Star Game – Oct 14

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Press Release from David Weldin:

[Bakersfield]-I would like to say a few things about selecting an all star team for the south. As sledge say, it doesn’t matter who you select, there will always be snubs, and some people will be upset with the decision of some of the players selected. Through discussions with Fred Hanker, Clyde Bennett and Ralph Trejo Jr., we all were in a pretty close agreement with the selections made.

This is the first year for this event, so I’m pretty confident that the decisions they make in the future will only make this event even better and the selection process a little more easier. I will apologize in advance for players that probably should be playing and for some players that we may have overlooked.

Remember, this event is to help promote the game, we need to come together as a state, and make this game strong again like it once was her. Hopefully with this event, we can start something big here in California. With the decision of Robert Hernandez stepping down as the ASA commissioner for SoCal, shouldbe only want our players in the south to come together even more, for the good of the game.

We need to do something and I would personally like to offer my time to hear everyone’s input. I would like to hear from everyone and get their input on this event and how we can make it stronger and also on any other issues that may be on your mind. You can email me at teeroy44@sbcglobal.net.

We are looking forward to see everyone up in Bakersfield. How many people from the south are going up to watch the games? Come and see me in the beer tent, I may just buy you a beer. BUFFALO!!!!

Without anymore delay the South’s roster is the following:

Travis Price-SoCal Bombers
Mark Bennett-Portland DeMarini
Todd Budke-The Farm
Paul Rosebush-The Farm
Chris Hunt-Team Rainey
Stan Grebeck-Team Rainey
Rod Rainey-Team Rainey
Jesse Duncan-Team Rainey
Brian Teeters-LumberKings
Carlos Flores-LumberKings
Troy Parker-LumberKings
Shawn Mandolesi-LumberKings/Taylor Farms
Jeff Twist-Taylor Farms
Kevin Castillo-Young Bucks
Jose Sandoval-Rude Pac
Chris Minogue-Black Sox

Coaches:
Cllyde Bennett-Young Bucks
Ralph Trejo Jr.-SoCal Bombers

Editor’s Note: For the North Roster, scroll down a couple posts.

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