The Inaugural Northwestern Invitational Fastball Championships (NIFC) are being hosted by the Yellowknife Merchants Fastball Club in partnership with NWT Softball and the Yellowknife Fastball
In 2026, the ISC celebrates 80 years of Men’s Fastpitch excellence – eight decades of legendary players, iconic teams, unforgettable moments, and a global community that has helped shape the sport we all have come to love today.
To celebrate this historic milestone, we invite fans from around the world to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration: choosing the greatest player, pitcher and team from each decade in the ISC history.
You, the fans, are able to vote online – as many times as you want – and this is your celebration: passion, debate, memories, and tribute to the athletes and teams who defined eras of men’s fastpitch.
We are now voting for the best players in the 1960’s. Contest will end March 1
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The International Softball Congress (ISC) is proud to launch the ISC League Network — a unified, collaborative network designed to support men’s fastpitch leagues.
Our goal is simple: strengthen local leagues, elevate competition, and share information to grow the sport
Whether you manage a small community league or a multi-division organization, the ISC League Network gives you tools, visibility, and support that help your league thrive.
Are you interested in more information, or want to become a ISC Affiliated League, check out more info on our League Network page.
The International Softball Congress Hall of Fame was opened in 1965 and annually honors players, managers, sponsors & contributors, umpires and administrators.
The ISC Hall of Fame Breakfast and Induction Ceremony takes place on the opening Sunday of each ISC World Tournament.
In 2026, 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 Induction Ceremony in Kitchener, Ontario at the 80th ISC World Tournament.
Find more information about the ISC Hall of Fame, including all its members on our HOF page.
Bottom row left to right: Jon Kegel, Brent Stevenson, Robert “Bob” Otto, Keith Erkenbrack, from the Hill Family: Brian Hill, Pete Hill, Bryan Porter; and Jeremy Manley.
In our efforts to grow the sport we support the development of young players in the sport of fastpitch.
