The race to the 2027 ISC World Tournament in Saskatoon, SK is starting up. This weekend, elite men’s fastpitch teams will battle on two fronts: the 2026 Cephas Roth Memorial Tournament in Tavistock, Ontario, and the 64th Seattle Invitational in Fife, Washington.
With only the Seattle Invitational serving as an official 2027 ISC Qualifiers this weekend, the Cephas Roth Memorial has some of the best teams in the ISC circuit.
2. 64th Seattle Invitational (Fife, WA)
Out West, the historic Seattle Invitational takes over Dacca Park (2820 54th Ave E, Fife, WA) from July 18 – July 19, 2026. Eight strong teams from across the US and Canada are split into two pools to fight for a ticket to Saskatoon.
The Pools
- Pool A: Interbay Door (Seattle, WA), Northstars (Vancouver, BC), Dirtdogs (Seattle, WA), K-Club (Bremerton, WA)
- Pool B: River Kings (Prince George, BC), Greens (Grass Valley, CA), Westside Jacks (Tacoma, WA), A’s (Lacey, WA)
Saturday Round Robin Schedule (July 18)
- 10:00 AM: Greens vs. Westside Jacks (Field 3) | River Kings vs. A’s (Field 4)
- 12:00 PM: Interbay Door vs. Dirtdogs (Field 3) | River Kings vs. Greens (Field 4) | K-Club vs. Northstars (Field 2)
- 2:00 PM: Westside Jacks vs. A’s (Field 4)
- 2:30 PM: Northstars vs. Dirtdogs (Field 3)
- 4:00 PM: River Kings vs. Westside Jacks (Field 4)
- 4:30 PM: Interbay Door vs. K-Club (Field 3) | A’s vs. Greens (Field 2)
- 6:00 PM: Dirtdogs vs. K-Club (Field 4)
- 6:30 PM: Interbay Door vs. Northstars (Field 3)
Sunday Single-Elimination Bracket (July 19)
- 10:00 AM: Quarterfinals
- Pool B #2 vs. Pool A #3 (Field 3)
- Pool A #2 vs. Pool B #3 (Field 4)
- 12:00 PM: Semifinals & Consolation
- Pool A #1 vs. Winner of QF1 (Field 3)
- Pool B #1 vs. Winner of QF2 (Field 4)
- Consolation: Pool A #4 vs. Pool B #4 (Field 2)
- 2:00 PM: Championship Game (Field 3)
Follow us on social media or go directly to the tournament Facebook page for more information.
2. 2026 Cephas Roth Memorial Tournament (Tavistock, ON)
An elite 10-team field is set to clash across three local venues: Queen’s Park, Optimist Park, and Shakespeare.
The Divisions
- Division A: Hill United Chiefs, Bear Creek Gremlins, JDT First Energy, Nova Scotia East Hants Mastodons, Ohsweken Redmen
- Division B: Bear Creek Express, NorthEast Drillers, Toronto Batmen, Waterdown Hammer, Chippewa Chiefs
Key Matchups to Watch (Round Robin)
- Friday, 5:00 PM (Queen’s Park): Hill United Chiefs vs. Ohsweken Redmen (Opening Clash)
- Friday, 7:00 PM (Queen’s Park): Hill United Chiefs vs. Bear Creek Gremlins (Heavyweight Battle)
- Saturday, 11:00 AM (Queen’s Park): Bear Creek Express vs. Toronto Batmen
- Saturday, 3:00 PM (Queen’s Park): Hill United Chiefs vs. Nova Scotia East Hants Mastodons
Playoff Sunday
- 9:00 AM: Quarterfinals (Queen’s Park & Optimist Park)
- 11:00 AM: Semifinals
- 2:00 PM: Championship Game (Queen’s Park)
See the full schedule on the tournament page.
Who Will Punch Their Ticket?
Whether you are in Ontario taking in the atmosphere at Tavistock’s Queen’s Park or in Washington enjoying the summer sun at Dacca Park, this is a monumental weekend for men’s fastpitch.
Stay tuned to the ISC website and social media channels for score updates, standings, and tournament summaries all weekend long!
