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ISC Press Release - 2016 Rule Changes

November 24, 2015

Findlay, OH -Â At its annual general meeting in 2015 and in subsequent discussion, the International Softball Congress has approved the following rules changes effective for the 2016 season.

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Junior Mens National Softball Team Adds Two Pool Coaches

November 23, 2015

Ottawa, ON - Softball Canada is pleased to announce that two coaches have been added to the Men's National Team Coaches Pool. Jeff Ellsworth (St. Lawrence, PEI) and Mark Quinn (Cardigan, PEI) will add their recent playing experience and coaching expertise to the Junior Men's National Team coaching staff that already includes head coach Tom Doucette (Middle Musquodoboit, NS) and assistant coaches Jean-Yves Doucet (St-Leonard-d'Aston, QC) and Todd McCulloch (Martensville, SK).

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The OASA 93rd Annual General Meeting - New Executive

November 23, 2015

Cambridge, ON - The OASA 93rd Annual General Meeting was held this afternoon in Cambridge as part of the Ontario Softball Summit.

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Join us in Hawaii from only $995

November 19, 2015

Hawaii, USA - Your latest Golden Oldies World Softball Festival Update
50% Off Team Entry
Offer ends 30th November
While you still have a few months to gather your team together, you only have until the 30th November to take advantage of our 50% off team entry fee.

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ISC - Deadline extended for Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship applications

November 19, 2015

Ingersol, ON - All fastball and fastpitch softball players attending either college or university are invited to submit an application for the 2016 Carrol Forbes Foundation Scholarship by the extended deadline of December 1, 2015.

Applicants for a scholarship may be any softball player who has participated in an ISC Youth Development or ISC-sanctioned tournament or event, has completed his secondary/high school education and is continuing his academic career at a recognized post-secondary institution.

November 19, 2015

Wellington, NZ -Â Auckland-based coach, Tony Simpson, has been appointed Assistant Coach of the New Zealand White Sox ahead of the 2016 World Championship.
Simpson will join Head Coach, Kevin Gettins, and team Manager, Aroha Metcalf. He has been involved in softball for 45 years as a player and 15 years as a coach.

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Black Sox appoint softball manager but seeking new assistant coach

November 19, 2015

New Zealand Black Sox's team manager Jayden Moore.

Christchurch, NZ - Canterbury's Carl Franklin is stepping down as assistant coach of the New Zealand Black Sox softball team.

The former Canterbury Red Sox head coach assisted Mark Sorenson at the 2015 world championships but said family and business commitments meant he could no longer continue in that role.

November 18, 2015

Oshawa, ON - Friday night was a very special evening for Durham College as the department of athletics held the 17th DC Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre.

The induction class for the Hall of Fame included student-athlete Erin Smith (fastball/volleyball) along with former soccer athletes/coaches David Staley and Stan Bombino.

November 18, 2015

Wellington, NZ - The Golden Homes Black Sox Assistant Manager, Jayden Moore, has been appointed Manager of the team heading into the 2017 World Championship.

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