ISC Welcomes Ric Thompson as New US Central Regional Commissioner

Blair Setford • February 10, 2023

Ric Thompson Joins ISC as New Regional Commissioner

The ISC is pleased to welcome Ric Thompson, from Fond du Lac, WI, as the newest US Central Regional Commissioner.


"I am extremely honored to be a part of the ISC leadership where I can help grow this sport not only at the local level but globally as well," says Ric. "I look forward to working with the ISC and it's board of directors for many years to come as we look to improve and grow a sport that has given me so much over my career!"


Ric was literally born into the game in 1978 with his Mom going into labour at the Circle Tap field while his Dad was pitching in the middle of the fifth. Mom and son were fine and Dad finished the game. :-)


Ric has been a player on Wisconsin teams going back to 1997, and has managed most of those years, as well. Most recently, he's the sponsor, manager and a player on the AHI Reapers since 2017. The Reapers finished in a team-best tie for 9th at the 2022 ISC World Tournament.


"I look forward to Ric joining the board of directors and we believe that, based on his long association with our game, he will be an asset to the ISC in the coming years," says ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher.


Welcome aboard Ric!

New Entry Fee Announced for ISC World Tournament

By Blair Setford • November 24, 2025
The ISC is setting the entry fee for the World Tournament and Legends Championship at $750 US starting in 2026, with the differential from the previous charge of $600 dedicated to streaming to ensure coverage of every game. “This was not a decision that we made lightly to raise the entry fee,” said ISC President Chris Santos. “We want to ensure that every game played at the ISC World Tournament is streamed and we are putting every dollar of the fee increase into our streaming operation.” “Our plan is to work with our streaming partner Softball Premier TV to have full multi-camera coverage, including commentary, on two diamonds and cover the third and fourth diamonds with a single camera that is connected to GameChanger so fans will have the informative score ribbon,” said ISC VP Communications Blair Setford. “Streaming is one of the best tools that we have to get our great game in front of a broader audience and we need to take every available step to continue to grow our ISC brand of fastpitch,” said Santos. Businesses and other potential sponsors who would consider an ad on the ISC Network streaming program should contact Blair Setford through the ISC Website Contact Us page. In 2025, there were over 225,000 views on the Softball Premier and ISC Fastpitch YouTube pages just from the ISC World Tournament games.

2025 Player Poll

By Brian Eradus • November 23, 2025
This year, the International Softball Congress looks for new ways to enhance the ISC World Tournament and ISC Legends Tournament experience for players, coaches, officials, and fans. As part of that commitment, we are excited to launch the 2025 ISC Player Poll, open to every player who competed in this year’s World Tournament or Legends division. Your feedback is incredibly important to us. Whether it’s insights on facilities, scheduling, transportation, host city features, game operations, or anything else that shaped your tournament experience, your input directly helps the ISC and future tournament hosts raise the bar. 💬 100% Anonymous — Your Voice, Your Impact The survey is completely anonymous. We want honest, unfiltered responses from the athletes who know the event best — the ones on the field. Your perspective helps us identify what worked well, what needs improvement, and what can be introduced in the future to elevate the ISC experience for everyone. 🎯 Why Your Feedback Matters Player feedback is used to: Improve host selection and preparation Enhance facility and field requirements Refine scheduling, transportation, and accommodations Support host cities with real data from athletes Strengthen the overall competitive environment Continue building the standard of excellence ISC events are known for Your voice has the power to shape the future of the World Tournament and Legends division for years to come. 🔗 Complete the Poll You can fill out the 2025 Player Poll here: 👉 Click here to access the player poll Please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback matters — and it truly helps the ISC continue investing in the growth and excellence of men’s fastpitch softball. Thank you to every player who took the field this year. Your dedication, passion, and insight keep this sport moving forward.