ISC Welcomes Ric Thompson as New US Central Regional Commissioner

Blair Setford • February 10, 2023

Ric Thompson Joins ISC as New Regional Commissioner

The ISC is pleased to welcome Ric Thompson, from Fond du Lac, WI, as the newest US Central Regional Commissioner.


"I am extremely honored to be a part of the ISC leadership where I can help grow this sport not only at the local level but globally as well," says Ric. "I look forward to working with the ISC and it's board of directors for many years to come as we look to improve and grow a sport that has given me so much over my career!"


Ric was literally born into the game in 1978 with his Mom going into labour at the Circle Tap field while his Dad was pitching in the middle of the fifth. Mom and son were fine and Dad finished the game. :-)


Ric has been a player on Wisconsin teams going back to 1997, and has managed most of those years, as well. Most recently, he's the sponsor, manager and a player on the AHI Reapers since 2017. The Reapers finished in a team-best tie for 9th at the 2022 ISC World Tournament.


"I look forward to Ric joining the board of directors and we believe that, based on his long association with our game, he will be an asset to the ISC in the coming years," says ISC Executive Director Larry Fisher.


Welcome aboard Ric!

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