Gremlins Remain Atop Mid-Season ISC Rankings

Blair Setford • July 3, 2024

Mid-Season Rankings List

 New York Gremlins, undefeated so far in 2024, remain atop the mid-season ISC rankings.


There was no change in the top four teams with Hill United Chiefs in at #2, Bear Creek Express at #3 and NorthEast Drillers at #4. Toronto Batmen and Circle Tap Dukes swapped in the #5 & #6 positions. JB, AWP Lumberjacks and Grand Prairie Pirates are the next three teams, separated by a mere nine points. Kegel Black Knights round out the Top 10.


The summarized rankings are listed above. Shown in the photo below are the raw results from each individual ranking committee member.


The Rankings Committee will release the final rankings right after the July 19 weekend, with the 2024 ISC World Tournament bracket being posted shortly thereafter.


The committee is overseen by Greg Nydick, Rich Haldane, and Bill Berkenpass. We selected 15 committee members from across North America. The committee is made up of Players, Coaches, Administrators, and Associates. We hope this diverse selection balances each other out and allows for all teams to have rankers that see them.


 

 





Passing of Umpire Fred Malatches

By Blair Setford • October 6, 2025
It’s with great sadness that I announce the passing of Fred Malatches from Cambridge, Ontario. Fred was not only a very close friend, but also a 4-time ISC World Tournament umpire in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Fred passed away overnight at his home. Fred’s family was so important to him and I know they will miss him dearly. Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Randy McLamb ISC Umpire-In-Chief

New ISC Legends Rules for 2026

By Blair Setford • October 5, 2025
The ISC Board of Directors has approved the following updated rules for the Legends 50+ Division for 2026 Legends Rules of Eligibility: 1) Player must reach "Qualifying Age" of 50 in the calendar year of the Designated Classification for participation. - no change 2) A player on a ISC World Tournament roster is ineligible to participate in the Legends tournament until that World Tournament team has been eliminated or the player is released from that World Tournament roster. - R EMOVING THIS RULE 3) now 2) ISC Out-of-Region rules and fees do not apply to the Legends Championship - no change 4) Legends roster shall be comprised of players from the nation of registry and each team will be allowed six (6) from out of their nation, two (2) of which can be from outside of North America (Canada/USA/Mexico) - CHANGING THIS RULE TO THE FOLLOWING: 3) Legends roster shall be comprised of players from the nation of registry and each team will be allowed up to eight (8) players from outside of their nation. 5) Effective for 2025: Team rosters for all ISC Legends Championship play shall be restricted to four (4) pitchers. Pitcher is defined as any player on a 20-man roster who pitches in ISC Legends Championship competition. The four (4) pitchers for ISC Legends Championship play are deemed to be the first four (4) that pitch in the ISC Legends Championship. - CHANGING THIS RULE TO THE FOLLOWING: 4) Effective for 2026: Team rosters for all ISC Legends Championship play shall be restricted to four (4) 50+ yr old pitchers (any number of 60+ pitchers are allowed). Pitcher is defined as any player on a 20-man roster who pitches in ISC Legends Championship competition. The four (4) 50+ yr old pitchers for ISC Legends Championship play are deemed to be the first four (4) 50+ yr old that pitch in the ISC Legends Championship. Playing rules for ISC Legends remain unchanged. Teams interested in competing in the 2026 ISC Legends 50+ Division should contact Keith Erkenbrack for more information.