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Tournament Name: Tijuana Fast Pitch Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico Dates: May 16,17 and 18 Entry fee: 350 Dollars Tournament format: 2 Groups A and B, 5 teams each group, Round Robin easy group, 4 games each team, the first 3 in the standings of each group plays on Sunday Championship Bracket, the first place of each group goes ahead to play the semifinals, the winner between 2 Group A and 3 Group B plays number 1 of group B, and the winner between 2 group B and 3 group A plays number 1 of group A and the winners go ahead to the finales. UIC Name and contact information: Renzo Ruiz Tournament Director: Jesús Montero Jorge Marquez ISC Representative: Chris Santos

At 33 years old, Shane Boland has already left an indelible mark on men’s fastpitch. As the shortstop and vocal leader for the Hill United Chiefs, he wears jersey #91 and boasts a storied career filled with clutch hits and championship moments. Yet, when he isn’t patrolling the infield, you might find him enjoying a midday meal and hot tub session, playing hockey, or spending quality time with family. A native of Goulds, Newfoundland and Labrador, Shane proudly represents his roots, both on and off the field. Off the diamond, he’s a Police Officer—nicknamed “Sarge.”

At just 24 years old, Matej Ryšavý has already made his presence felt on the international fastpitch scene. Donning jersey #00 for the Georgian Bay Giants, the Prague, Czechia native is entering his third consecutive ISC World Tournament, bringing energy, grit, and a relentless work ethic behind the plate. Off the field, Matej is a student with a love for hiking, cars, and exploring new places—always keeping life as exciting as his game.

At just 21, Jack Besgrove has already carved out a name for himself in the fastpitch world. Pitching for the Gremlins (both in 2024 and continuing into 2025), this Australian phenom hails from Orange, New South Wales—where he first picked up a softball at the tender age of four.

Men's fastpitch softball will be one of the featured sports at this year's Masters Indigenous Games being held in Ottawa, ON August 14-17. The Masters Indigenous Games (MIG) provides Indigenous adults, aged 20 years and older, the opportunity to compete against their peers in a variety of contemporary and traditional sporting activities. MIG is an opportunity to get physically active, engage with community and participate in competition. The Games bring together thousands of Indigenous athletes from around the world to compete in sport competitions, celebrate Indigenous wellness and showcase the rich diversity of cultures and traditions of the world’s Indigenous Peoples. For more on MIG25, see their website at the link below. https://mastersindigenousgames.com/

With a baseball background and a hockey stick in one hand, Tony Wark stumbled onto the fastpitch diamond at age 12—and hasn’t looked back since. Now 25, he’s a mainstay at 1B for the Midland Explorers, where he proudly wears jersey #18. Hailing from Reese, Michigan, Tony’s early days with the Munger Firemen youth team have led him to the heights of men’s fastpitch, fueled by an unmistakable passion for the game.

At just 23, Marco Diaz is already one of the fastest pitchers on the planet, throwing blazing fastballs topping 83 mph! From his roots in Ensenada, Baja California, to his rise with the Hill United Chiefs, Marco stays grounded, focused, and hungry for victory. Learn more about Marco’s journey, his rituals, and his goals on the global stage as he gets ready to dominate at the ISC World Tournament!

Our new ISC Communications Specialist Brian Eradus is already hard at work finding ways to up our game on social media and for the ISC Network. One of his new initiatives is creating ISC Player Profiles - see the above sample - to be ready for #ISCWT2025 We're asking all players and coaches to complete the interview form at the link and Brian will be able to create profiles for all of those who do. https://forms.gle/CaAQgzwqHAXMUei49 Thanks in advance!

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