Editor's note: My favorite Facebook post of the day, from former USA team member Thomas Crouch of DeKalb, Illinois: Do you think the ladies commentating the Oregon vs NC St game have any idea that the two coaches are arguably one of the best 4-5 pitchers in history and the best American hitter ever in men's fast pitch? He's referring of course, to Oregon's head coach, … [Read more...]
Blue Crew named for 2015 ISC World Tournament in South Bend
[Ayr, ON] - Twenty five of the best umpires from across North America will don the blue uniforms and grace the diamonds at the Belleville Sports Complex in South Bend, Indiana for the 2015 ISC World Tournament. As with the teams, being selected as one of the 25-member umpiring crew for the ISC World Tournament is one of the top honours in the game and it is a privilege to be … [Read more...]
2015 ISC World Championship Guide available for pre-order
[Findlay, OH] -As the new fastpitch softball season gets rolling across North America, now is the time to pre-order your 2015 International Softball Congress World Championship Guide. Featuring Craig Crawford, of the Hill United Chiefs, driving in the game-winning run in last year's ISC World Championship Game, the 2015 Guide also has MVP Jeff Ellsworth on the cover. Inside, … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek of cover of 2015 ISC Media Guide
From ISC Canada East "Here's a sneak peek at the cover of the 2015 ISC Guide. We're a little late this year. Hopefully you'll think it's been worth the wait. Featuring Craig Crawford, Jeff Ellsworth and the two-time defending ISC World Champions Hill United Chiefs." … [Read more...]
May 15 Deadlines for ISC
A final reminder that there are three very important ISC deadlines on Friday, May 15: All Out-of-Region (OOR) players must provide notice of intent to play to ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher via email at iscfastpitch@gmail.com All teams must arrange to pay OOR fees to Larry Fisher by end of day May 15 Pre-season rosters are due - please download the roster form from the … [Read more...]
ISC Roster and OOR Player Deadline – May 15
Important ISC deadlines on Fri May 15: all Out-of-Region players must provide notice of intent to play to ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher; teams must pay OOR fees to Larry and pre-season rosters are due. For more info, see the Rules & Forms page on the ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com or contact your regional commissioner. … [Read more...]
For Kerian, it’s his son’s turn
From the Herald-Review By Mark Tupper CHAMPAIGN – He knows what it feels like to chase a national championship, to stand in the batter’s box and realize his bat could be the reason his team wins one. He knows what it’s like to be smack dab in the middle of a storybook season he’ll remember for the rest of his life. That’s why Steve Kerian is able to rein in his nervousness … [Read more...]