The International Softball Congress operates the annual ISC World Tournament, the men's fastpitch softball club team world championship. We promote THE GAME!
The ISC was founded on the principles of providing equal opportunities for all in the game of softball. We strongly encourage the softball community around the globe to treat everyone with dignity and respect. There is no room for racism in our sport or in our society.
Andrew Kirkpatrick, now a 13-time ISC All-World selection, is retiring from the
@NYGremlins
, going out on top with his third ISC World Tournament Championship in the past five seasons. Congratulations on a brilliant career!
The International Softball Congress (ISC) is pleased to announce that players Ryan Wolfe and Gerald Muizelaar have been unanimously elected to the ISC Hall of Fame.
Photos by Maddy Flanagan and Gord Dearborn
See more at
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Taken on the field by ISC official photographer Nick Fisher.
@HUchiefs
win their 5th ISC World Tournament Championship in the past 8 events.
Brad Ezekiel’s
@bzeke11
assault on the record book continues: tied at 6 for most HRs in a WT, 4 hits in a game now twice (‘16 & ‘18) Most RBIs in 1 game (7) and 2 HRs in a game twice this week. And he has 14 RBIs and counting with potentially 3 more games to get to 17. Phew!
Look for the streaming schedule to be announced shortly as ISC Network and Softball Premier TV team up again to bring you the 2022 ISC World Tournament live from Moline, IL
With the passing of Ty Stofflet, the world has lost one of the greatest pitchers to ever play our game of fastpitch softball. The ISC extends our deepest sympathies to the Stofflet family during this time of sorrow.
Our ISC Network broadcast partner Luciano Lo Franco put together this little clip of the final out with Hill United Chiefs winning the 2021 ISC World Tournament. Enjoy!
We're pleased to feature this sneak preview of the cover of the 2022 ISC World Championship Guide featuring ISC MVP
@brunomotroni28
, Most Outstanding Pitcher
@39Devon
and
@j_hilly10
, who had the game-winning hit in the 2021 ISC WT for
@HUchiefs
. Ordering details available soon.
The ISC is pleased to launch its new website. Featuring a new, modern design, many new photos, newly updated records sections and more accessible info across all pages. The url for the ISC site remains so there is no need to update any of your bookmarks.
The ISC is saddened by the sudden passing of Dan "Buddha" Haas on Wednesday evening here at the Greenvalley Sports Complex. Buddha was attending his 50th ISC World Tournament this year. Our full note at
The 2023 ISC World Tournament Schedule is now available! First game will be played Saturday August 12 at 2pm with the ISC World Championship Game scheduled for 7pm on Saturday August 19. See the News item on the ISC website at for a higher res version.
Daniel “Buddha” Haas, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Wed Aug 17, 2022 while attending the 76th ISC World Tournament in Moline, IL. Buddha lived and breathed fastpitch softball and his T shirt and hat collections are evidence of that. Full remembrance:
The 2020 ISC World Tournament would have started this weekend. For our fans, we're sharing the ISC Championship Game from each of the past 10 years to help you get your fastball fix. Here's 2010 from Currie Stadium in Midland
#ISCWT2021
@NYGremlins
6
@HUchiefs
5
WP Josh Pettet
LP Pablo Migliavacca
What a game! Miracle game saving catch by Brad Ezekiel in B7, then Wayne Laulu no-doubt HR to win in B8
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The 2022 ISC World Tournament Schedule is now available for the 34-team event running August 13-20 at the Greenvalley Sports Complex in Moline, IL. For a full size copy, see
Congrats to our first 2019 champions, ISC II winners
@DRCFastball
with a 4-0 win tonight. Craig Buttar named MVP and had Most RBIs. Clayton Robinson Top Pitcher and Jordie Gagnon was Leading Hitter.
Gary Baughman, the long-time ISC Statistician and Historian, passed away Friday at the age of 72. We offer our condolences and deepest sympathies to his son Bret, his wife and children. Gary was inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame in 2015. More at
Congratulations to Jeff Goolagong, being inducted into the ACT Hall of Fame later this month. Jeff is a six-time ISC All-World player with County Materials, The Farm Tavern and
@NYGremlins
, also playing with the Kitchener Rivershark
@HallmanTwins
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First Team All World
Mathieu Roy NYG
Quinten Bruce BCE
Tyler Johnson CTD
Erick Ochoa NYG
Jerome Raemaki NYG
Marshall Kronk KHT
Lenny Villalvazo JB
Rafael Flores JB
Zenon Winters NYG
Huemul Mata KHT
Andrew Kirkpatrick NYG
Roman Godoy JB
Welcome aboard to Richard Haldane, of Okanagan, BC, who is joining the ISC as a Regional Commissioner in Canada West. Rich has a long history in the game both at the club and international level. For more, see the full announcement at
As we are all dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 virus, including the recommendations, restrictions and orders to stay safe, it is our hope that we can still have our World Tournament in August as scheduled. Our full statement is at
Congratulations to the four new ISC Hall of Fame electees. Darren Box. Travis Wilson. Rhys Casley. Bob McGowan. Box photo credit to
@Fastpitchwest
More at
8 teams from the ISC's Top 16 rankings will be in action this weekend as the Boys of Summer tournament hosted by Circle Tap gets going. Games start Thursday night with
#5
@CircleTapDukes
opening against
#11
Omma Tigres while
#14
@AhiReapers
take on
#16
Wander Spring Chippers
You can follow along from home for the 2021 ISC World Tournament on our new scoring program GameChanger. There will be live scoring for each game from the park and the scoreboard will be updated continuously.
The link is
#ISCWT2019
Congratulations to ISC II Award Winners
MVP, Most RBIs Craig Buttar
Top Pitcher Clayton Robinson
Leading Hitter Jordie Gagnon
Jamie Boyd Memorial Newcomer Jarrod Bradbury
Congratulations to Darren, Dean and the entire
@CircleTapDukes
/Denmark organizing committee as
#ISCWT2019
is named Event of the Year by the Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau. Great Job!
To all of the players, coaches, sponsors, officials and fans that are Dads, we wish you a Happy Father's Day and look forward to when we can all reconvene on the diamond!
From the archives: The 2009 ISC World Tournament Championship Game featuring Kitchener Rivershark Twins and Broken Bow Patsy's. This pitching duel between Dean Holoien and Adam Folkard is a classic ISC World Championship Game.
Now a seven-time ISC All-World Pitcher and the 2022 Most Outstanding Pitcher,
@HuemulMata
Northeast Drillers is the subject of this week's player profile by our
#ISCWT2024
host committee
@SoftballCity
Player Profile: Huemul Mata 🇦🇷🥎
The rhythm of the game pulses through the veins of Huemul Mata, a 29-year-old pitcher hailing from La Pampa, Argentina.
Check out the full article:
#ISCWT2022
Second Team All World
Teo Migliavacca KHT
Scott Nehaj GPP
Brandon Horn BCE
Tony Gonzalez HUC
Federico Eder KHT
Cam Schiller KHT
Ryan Boland BCE
Nico Carril JB
Devon McCullough CTD
Sean Cleary BCE
Kyle Linton NST
Big tournament in Simcoe, ON this weekend as the
@HUchiefs
Challenge features the top four teams from our May rankings and seven from our expected top 20. Live streaming through our partner Softball Premier TV on Facebook and YouTube starts at 630pm eastern tonight!
The ISC is saddened to hear of the passing of Hall of Fame member Jack Fireman, of Toronto, ON. Inducted in 2015, Fireman was the sponsor of the 3x Champs
@TorontoGators
. Our deepest sympathies to the Fireman and Gators families.
We are heartbroken to have to share the news of the passing of our great friend and sponsor Jack Fireman, who made fastball dreams come true for so many. Godspeed Jack.
Congratulations to Sheryl Skelton,
@torontobatmen
, recipient of the Denny Bruckert Memorial Dedication Award presented at
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Opening Ceremonies
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@HUchiefs
7
@HallmanTwins
3
WP Devon McCullough
LP Huemul Mata
Chiefs return to ISC World Tournament Championship game for first time since 2017
Congratulations to Circle Tap Dukes, winners of the 2024 Jack Grafmeier Memorial Mens Fastpitch Tournament. Thanks to Justin Colombo for posting scores and photos! Road to
#ISCWT2024
The 77th Annual ISC World Tournament starts tomorrow at 2pm Central.
Here are all of the links to bookmark to be able to follow along at home.
ISC Website
Links to live scoring and streaming; tournament news & daily bracket updates
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Two-time ISC MVP and now a seven-time ISC All-World selection, Ben Enoka set the record for most RBIs in a game with eight! He had an RBI single, a three-run HR and a Grand Slam in the
@NYGremlins
14-2 win in the losers bracket semi-final.
We want to acknowledge the efforts of Darren Derricks and Rich Haldane, who led the charge in moving games from Monday to Sunday and then arranging diamonds and rescheduling games for Tuesday to have the 2023 ISC World Tournament back on schedule by the end of play Tuesday night.
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#TheShow
ISC II Individual Awards
Most RBIs - Robert Bomberry, Ohsweken Redmen - 8
Leading Hitter - Nicholas Potskin, Irma Tigers - .800 8-10
Most Outstanding Pitcher - Steve Normand, Irma Tigers
Most Valuable Player - Taylor Schubada, Irma Tigers
Congratulations to Josh Pettett,
@KBKfastpitch
, who pitched a five-inning perfect game Sunday night in a 7-0 victory, and to Andrew Kirkpatrick,
@NYGremlins
, who tossed a five-inning no-hitter in an 8-0 win.
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The 2022 ISC Hall of Fame players with custom bats that were provided courtesy of the
@NYGremlins
. Left to right: Rhys Casley, Travis Wilson, Darren Box, Gerald Muizelaar and Ryan Wolfe
Fastball fans won’t want to miss a comprehensive video highlight package from
#ISCWT2019
Championship Game featuring defending champion
@NYGremlins
taking on the Kitchener Hallman Cubs from Circle Tap Bar & Grill in Denmark, WI
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Second Team All World
Pete Rodriguez, Bear Bottom Lodge
Ryan Merriman, Ostrander Norsemen
Branden Ruth, Bear Bottom Lodge
Jeff Ellsworth, Hill United Chiefs
Michael Holobradek, Bear Bottom Lodge
Huemel Mata, Hallman Cubs
Tyler Randerson, Nith River Monsters
Aspiring fastpitch pitchers need to watch this priceless tutorial with Gerald Muizelaar, 3-time ISC World Tournament Most Outstanding Pitcher. Muizelaar, now the pitching coach for the
@USASoftball
men's program, provides invaluable info in this video.