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. Over the years, he has served as a scorekeeper, PA announcer, games controller and helped to select the All-World Team members in years past. A great friend of the game and those in it, Buddha's vast knowledge of the ISC and its players from the 1970s and forward was a treasure. His presence at the park will be missed be a great many and the mood today is somber in his absence. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Haas family and to Buddha's many, many friends at the ballparks in Wisconsin, California and everywhere in between. Rest in peace our friend.
ISC Saddened By the Loss of Dan "Buddha" Haas
Blair Setford • August 18, 2022
Passing of Buddha Haas
Lions Park in Simcoe, Ontario is host to Chiefs Challenge
ISC Canada East is pleased to announce that our 2026 Qualifier will be coming back to Keterson Park in Mitchell, ON on the traditional Father’s Day weekend of June 19-21. Format will be the same as established in 2025, with a Premier Division featuring Hill United Chiefs, Bear Creek Express, NorthEast Drillers, Bear Creek Gremlins, JDT First Energy and Toronto Batmen – all of whom finished in the Elite 8 at last year’s ISC World Tournament. The ISC Division is expected to host 12 teams. Paid berths plus travel money will be payable to the winners of each division. We will also be hosting a 4-team Legends event. Entry fees will be finalized early in 2026. Softball Premier will be on hand once again to provide coverage of what undoubtedly will be one of the top events on the tournament circuit. We want to acknowledge the cooperation of both Bear Creek Sports & Entertainment and Hill United Chiefs in scheduling three top notch events in a tripleheader through June 2026 as we all build toward the 80th Annual ISC World Tournament at JDT First Energy Veterans Memorial Fields in Melbourne, ON in August. We strongly encourage teams to confirm their intent to enter the Qualifier as soon as possible as space will be limited. In addition, we recommend teams look to secure hotel rooms or rental property space early. For additional information, please reach out to Blair, Joe, Scott or AJ.