ISC Board of Directors Meeting Summary
Blair Setford • September 28, 2021
The International Softball Congress held its annual Board of Directors meeting at the 2021 ISC World Tournament in Eldridge, IA.
With the upheaval caused by the global health pandemic, the Board determined that no rules changes was the most prudent course of action to ensure stability for ISC teams for 2022.
A reminder to all teams the PRAWN list from 2019 will be in effect for the 2022 season.
It was agreed that ISC officers would serve on the Executive Committee for another year before elections will be held in 2022.
The ISC is pleased to make the following announcements:
- a two-year extension provided to ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher
- the appointment of three new regional commissioners:
- Bill Berkenpas, Holland, MI US East
- Brett Legler, Chanhassen MN US Central
- Joe Quick, Walcott, IA US Central
For additional information, please contact:
Blair Setford
ISC VP Communications & Operations
blairjs [at] gmail.com
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.
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.