ISC Board of Directors Meeting Summary

Blair Setford • September 28, 2021

The International Softball Congress held its annual Board of Directors meeting at the 2021 ISC World Tournament in Eldridge, IA.



With the upheaval caused by the global health pandemic, the Board determined that no rules changes was the most prudent course of action to ensure stability for ISC teams for 2022.


A reminder to all teams the PRAWN list from 2019 will be in effect for the 2022 season.


It was agreed that ISC officers would serve on the Executive Committee for another year before elections will be held in 2022.


The ISC is pleased to make the following announcements:

  • a two-year extension provided to ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher
  • the appointment of three new regional commissioners:
  • Bill Berkenpas, Holland, MI US East
  • Brett Legler, Chanhassen MN US Central
  • Joe Quick, Walcott, IA US Central


For additional information, please contact:

Blair Setford
ISC VP Communications & Operations
blairjs [at] 
gmail.com


 

By Blair Setford October 6, 2025
At the 2025 ISC World Tournament in North Mankato, MN, the International Softball Congress conducted its annual Board of Directors meeting. The following changes were made: 1. Long-time ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher resigned his position effective at the end of the 2025 ISC World Tournament. The ISC thanks Larry for his years of service. The ISC will continue its search for a new Executive Director to assume the role. In the interim, the duties of Executive Director will be shared amongst several in the organization. 2. Under Regional definitions, players from Oregon and Washington may play in BC in the Canada West region and be considered in-region and players from BC may play in Oregon and Washington in the US West region and be considered in-region. 3. An ad-hoc committee will be appointed to review the ISC World Tournament Host Committee contract to modernize and update the document. 4. A Legends Tournament standing committee will be struck with a mandate to oversee the ISC Legends Championship Tournament. Updated Legends rules for 2026 drafted by the Legends Committee have already been approved by the Board and posted. 5. For ISC World Tournament umpires, travel fees will increase from $2000 to $4000 for contracts starting in 2028. Similarly, game fees will increase by $5 per year starting in 2028. The ISC Umpire-in-Chief will also provide evaluations for umpires working their first ISC World Tournament. As previously announced: • The ISC will welcome Canadian players Jeff Ellsworth and Ian Fehrman, Argentine pitcher Lucas Mata, manager Jeff Borror, former ISC President Dean Oscar and long-time Gremlins sponsor Bruce Tanski to the Hall of Fame at the 2026 Induction Ceremony. For more information on the ISC, please visit www.iscfastpitch.com.
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