Pre-Season Roster Reminder

Blair Setford • April 22, 2023

Instructions for downloading and completing ISC Roster Forms

A reminder to all ISC and ISC Legends teams that the pre-season rosters are due May 15.


Below are easy-to-follow steps to download and complete the ISC roster form.


Visit the Forms page on the ISC website at https://www.iscfastpitch.com/forms


Click on the button to download the correct form: ISC or Legends


The form will automatically download to your computer.


Open up the form in Microsoft Excel or a compatible program.


At the top of the form, type in the name of the team and city and state or province of operation, the name of the team manager along with his or her full address.


Make sure to include a cell phone number and email address in the appropriate boxes. Also fill out the box for team uniform colors.


For ISC

  • If your team is going to have an Out-of-Region (OOR) exception player, please include the name in the appropriate box.
  • Type in the player names (last name then first name), uniform number, position, Out of Region (yes or no), PRAWN (yes or no), Newcomer to ISC (yes or no) and hometown including state or province or country.
  • For region definitions, see https://www.iscfastpitch.com/rules and click on Regional Definitions.
  • For a player’s PRAWN status, see https://www.iscfastpitch.com/rules and click on PRAWN Rule, then PRAWN List - which will download a pdf file - you can open up the pdf file to view the current PRAWN list.
  • Type in the info for coaches, trainers and sponsors below the player section: last name then first name, uniform number, and hometown including state or province or country.


For Legends

  • Type in the player names (last name then first name), uniform number, position, date of birth, Newcomer to ISC (yes if first Legends tournament, no if not) and hometown including state or province.
  • Type in the info for coaches, trainers and sponsors below the player section: last name then first name, uniform number, and hometown including state or province.


For both ISC and Legends, please note that player signatures are not required until your first game at the ISC. At the tournament, you will need to have all your players sign a physical copy of the roster. This is not a requirement for May.


Once you have filled out the form, save it on your computer as an Excel file (.xlsx or .xls). Please note that we cannot accept files that are saved in other formats such as .numbers.


After you have saved the form, create an email and attach the saved roster file to your email.


Your email should be sent to the following addresses (you can copy these and paste them into the "To" portion of a new email):

iscfastpitch@gmail.com, blairjs@gmail.com, sb.woody.coach72@att.net, ck.woodruff@att.net


Please DO NOT send files in formats other than Microsoft Excel.


Please DO NOT send files with photos of hand-written hard copies.


Anything other than an Excel file will not be accepted.


Thank you in advance for following these steps. If you have difficulty with any of these procedures, please consult with a tech-saavy family member. :-)

Hill United Chiefs Number One in PreSeason Rankings

By Blair Setford • May 28, 2025
Hill United Chiefs are the unanimous #1 in the ISC Pre-Season Rankings as they begin the defense of their ISC World Tournament title. The newly named Bear Creek Gremlins were the unanimous #2 ranked team, with the NorthEast Drillers, Bear Creek Express, and JDT First Energy rounding out the Top 5. The Rankers see substantial improvement from the Ostrander Norsemen, jumping to 6th in the rankings after finishing 13th at the 2024 ISC World Tournament. Toronto Batmen, Kegel Black Knights, STK Fastball and Midland Explorers round out the Top 10. Due to the compressed 2025 season, the Final Rankings will be released following the June 27 weekend, with the being 2025 ISC World Tournament schedule coming shortly thereafter. The ISC rankings committee is overseen by Greg Nydick, Rich Haldane and Bill Berkenpass. Committee members have been selected from across North America and is comprised 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. Here's the full rankings list and below is the raw data from the committee. 1 Ohsweken, ON Hill United Chiefs 2 Chippewa of the Thames, ON Bear Creek Gremlins 3 Richmond, VA Northeast Drillers 4 Chippewa of the Thames, ON Bear Creek Express 5 Chippewa of the Thames, ON JDT First Energy 6 Lake Crystal, MN Ostrander Norsemen 7 Toronto, ON Batmen 8 Fargo, ND Kegel Black Knights 9 Kamloops, BC STK Fastball 10 Midland, MI Explorers 11 Amsterdam, NY Team 518 12 Waterdown, ON Hammer 13 Pueblo, CO Bandits 14 Stevens, PA Sandlot 15 Olympia, WA Lacey A's 16 Wiarton, ON Georgian Bay Giants 17 Fond du Lac, WI AHI Reapers 18 Kingston, ON Axemen 19 Appleton, WI Bar Buzz 20 Houston, TX Aces 21 Townsend, ON Tide 22 Sebringville, ON Sting 23 Walton, ON Brewers 24 Seattle, WA Dirt Dogs 25 Cross Lake, MB CanWest Thunder 26 Brisbane, AU Southside Stingers

Scott McDonald: Veteran Leader on the Mound for the Walton Brewers

By Brian Eradus • May 27, 2025
At 40 years old , Scott McDonald is the definition of a seasoned competitor. A pitcher for the Walton Brewers , Scott has spent decades around the game, and in 2025, he’s not just lacing up his cleats—he’s helping guide the next generation of talent in one of fastpitch’s most storied tournaments: the ISC World Tournament . A Life Built Around the Game Scott’s journey in fastpitch began before he even truly understood it. “My parents took me to games from a young age—my dad Rick McDonald played,” he recalls. “I was just five years old when I started.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Scott found himself drawn to the competitive fire of the sport. Over the years, that competitive nature helped him thrive on the mound and build a reputation as a player who not only performs under pressure but also leads with purpose . A Pitcher, Mentor, and Builder of the Game Now one of the most experienced players in the Brewers’ dugout, Scott sees his role shifting. “I’m doing less playing and more coaching ,” he says. “I want to grow the team , help develop younger players, and pass on what I’ve learned.” He’s focused on teaching the finer points of the game—especially how to approach challenges mentally and tactically. His on-deck routine and superstition—“ Right cleat on first ”—might be a small detail, but it represents the kind of structure and preparation he instills in others.