Gremlins Remain Atop Mid-Season ISC Rankings

Mid-Season Rankings List

New York Gremlins, undefeated so far in 2024, remain atop the mid-season ISC rankings.

There was no change in the top four teams with Hill United Chiefs in at #2, Bear Creek Express at #3 and NorthEast Drillers at #4. Toronto Batmen and Circle Tap Dukes swapped in the #5 & #6 positions. JB, AWP Lumberjacks and Grand Prairie Pirates are the next three teams, separated by a mere nine points. Kegel Black Knights round out the Top 10.

The summarized rankings are listed above. Shown in the photo below are the raw results from each individual ranking committee member.

The Rankings Committee will release the final rankings right after the July 19 weekend, with the 2024 ISC World Tournament bracket being posted shortly thereafter.

The committee is overseen by Greg Nydick, Rich Haldane, and Bill Berkenpass. We selected 15 committee members from across North America. The committee is made up 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.

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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.