2024 ISC Board Meeting Summary with Rules Changes and More
Blair Setford • August 22, 2024
ISC Executive Elections Results, Rules Changes and More Covered at Annual Board Meeting

The ISC Board of Directors met at Softball City in Surrey, BC during the 78th Annual ISC World Tournament. Included among the decisions ratified by the board were the following:
- Confirmation of the July 26 - Aug 2 dates for the 2025 ISC World Tournament in North Mankato, MN
- Elimination of the roles of Executive Committee Chairman and Vice-President, Operations as the duties of those roles have been disbursed to others in the organization
- Reduction in the maximum ISC roster size from 18 to 16 (note this does not apply to ISC Legends where the 20-man roster is still in effect)
- Changes to the run-rule differentials to 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings and 7 runs after 5 innings
- Adoption of the automatic intentional walk rule
- Under playing rule exceptions from the USA Softball rules, an ejection from a game of any player, coach or team official does not result in an automatic one-game suspension however, the ISC protest committee shall have the authority to impose additional sanctions on any player, coach or team official for egregious conduct
- The eligibility period for player nominations to the ISC Hall of Fame is reduced from five years to three years of inactivity following a player's last ISC World Tournament
- Player nominations for induction into the ISC Hall of Fame at the 2025 ISC World Tournament will continue to be accepted through to September 30, 2024
- Applications to host the 2026 ISC World Tournament will continue to be accepted through December 31, 2024
The ISC Board also elected the following to two-year terms for the listed executive positions:
- President: Chris Santos
- Communications VP: Blair Setford
- USA VP: Keith Erkenbrack
- Canada VP: Todd McCabe
- World Tournament VP: Rich Haldane
- Treasurer: Greg Nydick
- Secretary: Tom Stasik

A Love for the Game Rooted in Family From the moment Mitchell Armstrong first stepped onto the diamond at age five, softball became more than just a sport—it became a family affair. Coached by his mother throughout his youth and inspired by his Grandpa Jack, Mitchell’s early years were filled with passion, discipline, and drive. “My mom and brother have pushed me to become the player I am today,” he says. “They always encouraged me to do my best and love the game.” The Dirt Guy Known affectionately as “The Dirt Guy,” Mitchell embraces a unique pre-pitch ritual: grabbing a handful of dirt before every pitch. “It reminds me of the happiness this sport gives me,” he shares. “And it helps my hands stay dry!” Hard Lessons, Stronger Resolve In 2011, a fractured foot kept Mitchell from playing in his first provincials—a heartbreaking setback that taught him the importance of caution and preparation. That experience fueled his determination to stay mentally and physically ready for every big stage, including multiple ISC World Tournament appearances.

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