ISPS Suspends Robert "Rob" Maya indefinitely for Conduct Detrimental to Slow Pitch Softball

International Slow Pitch Softball
990 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 503
Miami, FL 33132

December 30th, 2013


EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

To whom it may concern and all National & International Governing Bodies,

ISPS Suspends Robert "Rob" Maya INDEFINITELY for Conduct Detrimental to Slow Pitch Softball.

Mr. Maya has been informed and will not be allowed to participate or attend ISPS events.


Respectfully,

Manuel T. Ferrero III
ISPS

2013 ISPS Holiday Classic - TOYS FOR TOTS

What a GREAT turnout! We are humbled by the show of love & support for our two sister charities, DEPEND ON US & MARIO's SOLDIERS. Hundreds of Toys, Canned Foods & Clothing were donated by the South Florida Slow Pitch Softball Community to help the Holiday Projects put on every year by these two wonderful charities. The children at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and the Families at the Ronald McDonald's House in Downtown Miami will definitely have a Happier Holiday season thanks in part by the Men, Women & Children who brought these donations.


Thank you once again. We are very grateful for you and your help with these two outstanding causes.




Now, to the Final Results....


WOMEN's DIVISION
1. BSM - 3-0
2. COMPGLASS - 2-2
3. LAST PICKED - 2-2
4. 99 PROBLEMS - 1-2


MEN's DIVISION
1. HIT EM HARD - 4-0
2. MIAMI BLITZ - 5-2
3. DP SOFTBALL - 3-2
4. PRINT TEAM - 2-2
5. EASY WIN - 2-2
6. TONE SPORTS - 1-2
7. WE HIT GAPS - 1-2
7. ARCH ANGELS - 1-2
9. ROMPE TOTO - 0-2
9. ANGELS - 0-2
11. BAHAMAS ALL-STARS - NS


CoED DIVISION
1. DOWNSOUTH - 4-0
2. DIRTY - 4-2
3. COMPGLASS - 2-2
4. FRIENDS & FAMILY - 2-2
5. CLAY LIFE - 2-2
5. TBD - 2-2
7. ALL ABOUT AIR - 0-2
7. BUST N BUTS - 0-2
7. SMACK MY PITCH UP - 0-2

ISPS Softball Blog Talk Radio - Upcoming Tournaments & Hot Corner with Dr Ray 11/26 by International Slow Pitch Softball | Sports Podcasts

ISPS Softball Blog Talk Radio - Upcoming Tournaments & Hot Corner with Dr Ray 11/26 by International Slow Pitch Softball | Sports Podcasts

ISPS Softball Blog Talk Radio - Upcoming Tournaments & Hot Corner with Dr Ray 11/26 by International Slow Pitch Softball | Sports Podcasts

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Universal Suspension List

Universal Suspension List

ISPS - 11/13/2013

ISPS is leading the way and complying with our other Major slow pitch softball associations and banning/suspending players and /or teams that have been banned or 
suspended in our Slow Pitch Softball Community. If we are missing someone or some team, please email this information to our offices at info@ispssoftball.com

Thank you for your continued support to help keep our community safe.

*DISCLAIMER: THIS UNIVERSAL SUSPENSION LIST IS NOT FINAL AND IS TO BE USED BY ANY ASSOCIATION AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND AS A GUIDE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE IS ISPS OR ANY OTHER ASSOCIATION LIABLE OR ABIDE BY THIS UNIVERSAL SUSPENSION LIST.

Click Here: UNIVERSAL SUSPENSION LIST

ISPS Softball Blog Talk Radio - 2013 ISPS Worlds Championships RECAP 11/05 by International Slow Pitch Softball | Sports Podcasts

ISPS Softball Blog Talk Radio - 2013 ISPS Worlds Championships RECAP 11/05 by International Slow Pitch Softball | Sports Podcasts

RESULTS - 2013 ISPS World Championships Nov 1-2 2013 - Mills Pond Softball Complex - Fort Lauderdale, FL

2013 ISPS Worlds Championships DOWNLOAD THE NEW ISPS APP! RESULTS - 2013 ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - Nov 1-2 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL BRONZE 1. BLACKOUTS (5-0) 2. DIRTY BLUE BALLS (4-2) 3. FIRST 48 (4-2) 4. FREAKS R US (4-2) 5. UNTOUCHABLES (3-2) 6. SONS OF PITCHES (1-2) 7. DIAMOND DAWGS (2-2) 8. KNUCKLES DEEP (3-2) 9. THE CORE (1-2) 9. TEAM PUERTO RICO (1-2) 9. BEER MONEY (1-2) 9. DIRT BAGS (1-2) 13. PLAYERS SPORTS LOUNGE (NO SHOW) 14. NEW Gs (NO SHOW) BRONZE DIVISION MVP - RICKY TAYLOR BRONZE DIVISION OFFENSIVE PLAYER - TYLER BOWDEN BRONZE DIVISION GOLD GLOVE - BO STEVENSON BRONZE DIVISION ALL - TOURNAMENT TEAM PLAYERS VICTOR PENA (BLACKOUT) ANTHONY DEVLIN (BLACKOUT) AQUILES TORREALBA (BLACKOUT) BO STEVENSON (BLACKOUT) RICKY TAYLOR (BLACKOUT) STEVEN ROMERO (DIRTY BLUE BALLS) JORGE MIRANDA (DIRTY BLUE BALLS) ADRIAN FERNANDEZ (DIRTY BLUE BALLS) TOMMY SCOTT (FIRST 48) STEVEN MURRAY JR. (FIRST 48) SILVER 1. EASYWAY (3-0) 2. HIT EM HARD (3-2) 3. DENT TEK (3-2) 4. GOOD BOYS (3-2) 5. SILVER BACKS (1-2) 5. PRINT TEAM (1-2) 7. LCHH (0-3) SILVER DIVISION MVP - LEONEL NOGUE (EASYWAY) SILVER DIVISION OFFENSIVE PLAYER - OZZY ALVAREZ (EASYWAY) SILVER GOLD GLOVE - KRIS GARCIA (EASYWAY) SILVER DIVISION ALL - TOURNAMENT TEAM PLAYERS DANNY CACERES (EASYWAY) COLBY GRATTON (EASYWAY) KEVIN CANIZARES (EASYWAY) MARK THOMAS (EASYWAY) FRANK TORRES (EASYWAY) JOSE VALEST (HIT EM HARD) RICKY FELIZ (HIT EM HARD) OVY RAMIREZ (HIT EM HARD) ANTHONY MESA (DENT TEK) SANTO CARBRERA (DENT TEK) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (USA) — EASYWAY & BLACKOUTS became the 1st Teams in History to ever win ISPS World Championship Rings as both Teams fought tough competition in their respective divisions this past weekend at Mills Pond Softball Complex in Fort Lauderdale, FL. EASYWAY won the MENS SILVER DIVISION beating out HIT EM HARD 24-23 in the Championship.  And BLACKOUT won the MENS BRONZE DIVISION beating DIRTY BLUE BALLS 15-4.  EASYWAY was the #1 Ranked Team coming in the Tournament, while BLACKOUT was just coming back from a few bumps in the road during the regular tournament season. It all started on Thursday (Halloween) with the 2nd arrival of an International Team coming to play an ISPS WORLD TOURNAMENT.  Last year GUATEMALA participated in the ISPS WORLD CLASSIC presented by POWERADE.  This year TEAM PUERTO RICO participated in the 2013 ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS led by ISPS Puerto Rico National Director Abraham Aleman.  The team arrived to Fort Lauderdale on Thursday afternoon and had a tour of the Mills Pond Softball Complex in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  The following day on Friday, the Team met ISPS Commissioner Manuel T. Ferrero III at the American Airlines Arena across from the ISPS Headquarters.  The Puerto Rican Team then had lunch on South Beach at Finnegan's Way thanks to our Softball brother Jason Diaz. After lunch, the Puerto Rican team headed to Mills Pond Softball Complex for a Special Exhibition Game versus an All-Star Team of USA players including Chris "GATOR" Kenney (who won the HR Derby), Gabe Caride, Joseph Labriola, Jeff Wittmen, Robert Hendren & Chris Benigno to name a few.  The game was presented by B45 Yellow Birch Wood Bats and featured some of their new Official ISPS/B45 Wood Bats.  The Puerto Rican team had to adjust to the new rules and playing styles of ISPS America Slow Pitch Softball, but they quickly caught on.  It was a quite defensive game due to the wood bats and the learning curve of the visiting team, but finally the Americans won 9-3.   "It was a fun game, and we learned a lot from these American players" said Puerto Rican Manager and ISPS Puerto Rico National Director Abraham Aleman.  "We look forward to more competitions in the future. Gabe Caride, the USA Team Manager and ISPS Florida State Director, said; "The Puerto Ricans have a lot of talent.  They are a great defensive team and extremely fast!  If they get a few more years under ISPS rules and learn the game more, they will be very good on the International level." Before the Exhibition Game between Puerto Rico and USA, ISPS Hosted the 2013 ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HR DERBY.  Great competition and lots of Long Balls through out the contest.  After the first round there was a tie between 4 players to see who would go on to the finals.  Chris "GATOR" Kenney finally made it and beat Robert Hendren in the Finals to win a COMBAT DIRTY Bat. After the Exhibition Game between Puerto Rico and the USA, ISPS hosted a SPEED CONTEST presented by MUCHERA.  MUCHERA is the Official Sliding Pants of ISPS and the contest featured the fastest players in the tournament.  Participants were FLYING through the bases to see who had the fastest time from "Home-to-Home".  With a time of 12.27, Einar Smart from Team Puerto Rico took home 1st Place and a MUCHERA Player Pack with a Pair of MUCHERA Sliding Pants. After a few team pictures, comraderie & international slow pitch softball talk about styles and play in their respective countries, everyone went home for a BIG day in the morning. “(In Spanish) I told the team they could stay out late on Halloween and Saturday night, but Friday night we implemented a curfew because of the early game-time on Saturday” said Team Puerto Rico Manager & ISPS Puerto Rico National Director Abraham Aleman. ISPS is also getting a USA Team to travel to Puerto Rico in 2014 to go compete with the style of play in Puerto Rico.  If you or someone you know is interested in taking this trip to Puerto Rico and compete email info@ispssoftball.com On Saturday morning the games started very early in the am at 8am.  Bat testing was in full affect and over 500+ bats were checked, with very minimal percentage coming back FAILED.  ISPS had 5 fields running all day governed by some of the BEST in ISPS Umpires including 2013 ISPS HALL of FAME Inductee David Sweet. Overall a great day of softball that ran very smooth with no altercations.  Great sportsmanship all around by all teams.  Especially those who faced our International Slow Pitch Softball brothers from Puerto Rico.  Class acts all-around! EASYWAY had a great day of hitting and finally got their ISPS World Champion Rings in SILVER.  And BLACKOUT led by SCOTT "Playboy" Devlin also had a great day when it counted. BLACKOUT Manger Scott Devlin said; "After a few minor bumps on the road, we finally are going to get our rings boys!" This is the 1st WORLD TOURNAMENT that ISPS gives away WORLD CHAMPION RINGS to the Winning Team in each Division.  Winning team players were sized and should be receiving their new ISPS World Champion Rings in a few weeks. ISPS wants to thank all the teams, players, directors, umpires & fans for supporting ISPS all year.  ISPS would also like to thank the Sponsors including; B45 YELLOW BIRCH WOOD BATS, MUCHERA, HITTING JACK-IT, MARIO'S SOLDIERS, ALEGRIAS BIKINIS, THAT WAX, POP TOSS BATTING TEES, INSIDER BAT, MY DUGOUT BUDDY, DR RAY TOLMOS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER, GOMEZ & SON FENCE, HOTELS.COM, DIRTY SPORTSWEAR & GAMETIME TRAVEL. WORLD POINTS RACE UPDATES HERE USA beats PUERTO RICO 9-3 in the B45 YELLOW BIRCH WOOD BAT EXHIBITION GAME!!! USA beats PUERTO RICO in the @B45YELLOWBIRCH WOOD BAT EXHIBITION GAME at the 2013 ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL SCORE 9-3 USA! www.ispsworlds.com Congratulations to Chris-Gator Kenney for Winning the 2013 ISPS World Championships HomeRun Derby www.ISPSWorlds.com Einar Smart from Team Puerto Rico wins the @mucherasports SPEED CONTEST 2013 ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS #SLOWPITCH #SOFTBALL #worlds #PUERTORICO Friday Night @ ISPS World Championships PR vs USA Friday, Nov 1, 2013 • 7:00 PM • Mills Pond Event Description Address Mills Pond 2201 NW 9th Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 GAME TIME STARTS & INFORMATION Friday, Nov 1st 2013 6-6:45PM - Manager's Meeting and Info Packet Distribution/Roster Check-In  7PM - HR DERBY (Last Registration at 7:20pm) 1 Player per Team FREE, $10 Additional Players 8PM - B45 WOOD BAT EXHIBITION GAME - Puerto Rico vs. USA Immediately following the game - MUCHERA Speed Contest (FREE FOR ALL) Saturday, Nov 2nd 2013 Bronze Division 8am THE CORE TEAM PUERTO RICO NEW Gs DIRTY BLUE BALLS DIAMOND DAWGS DIRT BAGS FREAKS R US FIRST 48 KNUCKLES DEEP UNTOUCHABLES 9:15am BEER MONEY BLACKOUT 10:30am SONS OF PITCHES PLAYERS SPORTS LOUNGE Silver Division 9:15am DENT TEK SILVER BACKS LCHH GOOD BOYS 10:30am PRINT TEAM HIT EM HARD EASY WAY Please make sure you confirm your game times by emailing info@ispssoftball.com or replying here. Also, make sure you visit the Official DIRTY SPORTS WEAR Booth at the 2013 ISPS World Championships Nov 1-2. ISPS - 11/2/2013 Official 2013 ISPS Worlds Championships Tournament T-Shirts On SALE Now!!! While supplies last. FREE SHIPPING Size Medium $15.00 USDLarge $15.00 USDXLarge $15.00 USDXXLarge $16.00 USDXXXLarge $17.00 USD   FREE PICK-UP at the ISPS Worlds Nov 1-2 at Mills Pond in Fort Lauderdale, FL Size Medium $10.00 USDLarge $10.00 USDXLarge $10.00 USDXXLarge $11.00 USDXXXLarge $12.00 USD   ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - Nov 1-3 2013 - South Florida ATTENTION FREE AGENTS!!!!! The ISPS Free Agent Department will be putting together a Team of Free Agents who want to play in the 2013 ISPS World Championships and showcase their talents for other Teams to see. If you are interested in playing it's just $35 per player ($350 per Team divided by 10 players) and it includes Free entry to the WOOD BAT Exhibition Game on Friday, Nov 1 between Puerto Rico vs. USA and a Free chance to participate in the HR Derby and SPEED Contest on Friday Night as well. IF YOU WANT TO PLAY IN THIS ANNUAL EVENT..... REPLY HERE IMMEDIATELY FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Our Host Hotel is the Ocean Sky Hotel & Resort, if you would like to get discounted prices on Hotel stays ((954) 565-6611 - Vanessa Wells) ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - Nov 1-3 - South Florida (www.ISPSWorlds.com) MORE INFO TO BE RELEASED SOON. FOR HOTEL INFO CONTACT 786-245-3243 ORinfo@internationalslowpitchsoftball.com HOST HOTEL INFORMATION OCEAN SKY HOTEL & RESORT 4060 Galt Ocean Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 565-6611 Call and ask for Vanessa Wells for Special ISPS Team/Player Discountshttp://www.oceanskyresort.com/ MORE HOTEL DEALS HERE WORLD TOURNAMENT SPONSORS HITTING JACK-IT - Swing the System - Officially Licensed Training Tool & On-Deck Weights of ISPS Visit http://www.hittingjackit.com and use Discount Code: ISPSHJ10 @HittingJackIt will be the Official On Deck Weights of the ISPS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Nov 1-3 2013 in South Florida www.ispssoftball.com Use discount code: ISPSHJ10 @ www.HittingJackIt.com Tournament Teams (As of 10/28/2013) Friday Night @ ISPS World Championships PR vs USA Friday, Nov 1, 2013 • 7:00 PM • Mills Pond Event Description Address Mills Pond 2201 NW 9th Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 Map Click here to view in a Google Map window

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RESULTS - ISPS Mario's Soldiers Memorial Tournament - with PICTURES

 RESULTS - ISPS Mario's Soldiers Memorial Tournament - with PICTURES

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RESULTS - ISPS Mario's Soldiers Memorial Tournament - with PICTURES
ISPS - 10/6/2013Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the support of this event. Thank you to all who participated and donated Socks for the Homeless.

Our Fallen Heroes can never be forgotten, for it is because of them that we are able to play this game everyday in our country.

"ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL"


God Bless.



Congratulations to DIRTY BLUE BALLS for Winning the Championships

More Pictures Here




Results
1. DIRTY BLUE BALLS 4-0
2. UNTOUCHABLES 5-2
3. MARIO'S SOLDIERS 2-2
4. DP SOFTBALL 3-2
5. THE CORE 1-2
5. GOT THE RUNS 1-2
7. BEAT THE HEAT 0-3
7. TEAM F.A.T. 0-3


See you all at our Next Tournaments

Oct 19th - Kendall (WORLDS WARM-UP)
Nov 2nd - Fort Lauderdale (WORLDS)

Beware of Suspended Director Robert Stewart

Beware of Suspended Director Robert Stewart

ISPS - 10/4/2013

Palatka, FL Police Department has been contacted and they recommend alerting the Softball Community and Parks & Recreation Departments about ROBERT STEWART.

Robert Stewart has been SUSPENDED from ISPS and Authorities have been alerted for Collecting Team Sanctions and Dues and not Turning them in to the Main Offices (Theft - Over $500 FELONY).


Authorities have advised ISPS to contact any Parks & Recreation Facilities or Locations Mr. Stewart has/may have use in the past/future.


John Theobold Softball Complex in Palatka, FL have been advised and alerted.


This Message also serves to alert the Softball Community and any other Softball Associations Mr. Stewart may be working with/for.

Muchera: Muchera Partners with ISPS

Muchera Partners with ISPS

Fishkill, NY, September 30, 2013 – Muchera, Founder and Designer, Mike Kuchera and International Slow Pitch Softball (ISPS) at www.ispssoftball.com, announced a partnership agreement effective August 1st.

We're extremely excited to partner with the ISPS to help take Muchera to the next level.  Our innovative Sliding Pants have been embraced by any softball player whose tried them on whether they're playing slow pitch or fast pitch. This partnership helps Muchera reach more slow pitch softball players all over the USA.

You can click the link to see what the ISPS offers:  ISPS

Muchera Sliding Pants offer protection for your legs that no other baseball or softball product offers.  We want to put our sliding pants in the hands of players, coaches and parents to try them on and feel the effects they will have on confidence and in-game performance.

Muchera, established in 2013, is a sports apparel brand start-up committed to providing innovative baseball and softball performance gear.  Muchera's patent pending Men's and Women's baseball and softball Sliding Pants are a 3/4 length, all-in-one, compression fit undergarment with moisture wicking abilities designed to protect athletes from abrasions when sliding and diving.  Muchera Sliding Pants have the unique ability to develop confidence and increase positive performance on the field without sacrificing style, comfort, and/or mobility.

Mario's Soldiers Annual Charity Softball Tournament - Oct 5 - Mills Pond

Mario's Soldiers Annual Charity Softball Tournament - Oct 5 - Mills Pond

ISPS - 10/5/2013

"Come out and enjoy a great day of softball for a great cause!"

Our very cherished Annual Event, the MARIO's SOLDIERS Memorial Tournament will be this Oct 5th at Mills Pond Softball Complex in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  It is hosted annually by ISPS and the CEO of ISPS Manuel T. Ferrero III & Mario's Soldiers to Honor his younger brother PFC Marius L. Ferrero and all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country's freedom.

Mario's Soldiers is a Non-Profit Organization started by the Ferrero Family to help vets, the homeless and under privileged children in honor of our fallen.

This year we will be providing a FREE Bat to each Participating team and will be starting a New Annual Project called "SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS".  Please come play a day of softball and help us by donating New/Clean Socks to Donate for the Homeless.

Socks in the Homeless Community is a Very thought after commodity that many of us go without noticing.  Many of these men, women & children must use the same socks day after day with holes and sometimes no socks at all.  Also, in the winter time socks can also double as gloves.  We know that sometimes we are hesitant to give money to a homeless person, but this is a great way to help without having the thought of your money being used for drugs and alcohol.  The socks will REALLY be appreciated!

Thank you for your support!

City of Miami ISPS Invitational Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

City of Miami ISPS Invitational Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

ISPS - 9/23/2013

Slow Pitch Softball Invitational Event

ISPSinfo@ispssoftball.com

TOURNAMENT PICTURES ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

The City of Miami, Commissioner Francis Suarez & ISPS have a big heart when it comes to the sport of Slow Pitch Softball.

A Complimentary Tournament in the City of Miami!?!?

“Never before has anything like this happened in Slow Pitch Softball that I can remember,,, let alone the City of Miami,” said Head Umpire & recently Inducted ISPS Hall of Famer David Sweet as he prepared to call a game at Douglas Park on Douglas Road (SW 37th Avenue) in Miami this past weekend.

The City of Miami and ISPS want to improve the programs currently offered to the Recreational Adult Community, and this tournament was born to accomplish just that.

ISPS CEO Manuel T. Ferrero III called it "unjust"; "...the City of Miami is where our World Headquarters is, our home.....and we didn't have any programs in the City of Miami for Adult Slow Pitch Softball."  "Now, with the help of my good friend Commissioner Francis Suarez & the City of Miami we can change that."

“These people live active, healthy lifestyles...”, Manuel said. “They just want a place to play”.

The tournament attracted 13 teams with more on a waiting list.

The tournament was completely Complimentary compliments of the City of Miami, Commissioner Francis Suarez & ISPS.

Manuel Ferrero isn’t exactly sure when the last "Real" Slow Pitch Softball Tournament in The City of Miami was, but he doesn’t think it was this century.

"This is the first time a Tournament of this style and complimentary has ever been done within the City Limits of the City of Miami" said Manuel.

The City of Miami resident has been living in the neighborhood of Silver Bluff Estates after just 2 weeks of being born in Naples, FL.  Manuel started hosting adult slow pitch softball leagues and tournaments after his younger (and only) brother was killed in action in Baqubah, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Ferrero states that; "I didn't like the way leagues and tournaments were being ran by the current directors and associations that were hosting programs, so I decided to start my own leagues and tournaments to take my mind off the death of my brother and offer a better adult slow pitch softball program."  "My background was in website design and my passion and hobby was Slow Pitch Softball and Baseball as a kid, so I just decided to put both of my skills to work."  

ISPS started as FAS (Florida Adult Softball) — But in January of 2012, ISPS was born after more and more Directors and Park Facilities all over the world got word of the Program that Ferrero was developing and offering to the Slow Pitch Softball Community.

Originally starting as a 6 Team ALL-MENS league in Miami-Dade County on June 29th 2008, has grown into an association representing over 125+ of the TOP Teams in the world and over 10,000+ players world-wide!

“Thanks to our City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez we have been able to host a quality event in the City of Miami” Ferrero said. “We all love the game of softball, and we’ve been playing for a long time, and we want to play in the City of Miami”

"With this one in Miami, our players & teams didn’t have to go far for the tournament, and able to finally find a local tournament in the City."

“Some are young, some are older....but they all play well,” said Gabe Caride, ISPS Florida State Director. “When they see an event like this put on by the City of Miami and ISPS AND it's FREE, the players really appreciate it and now they know the city parks can host quality events with the help of ISPS.”

“It wouldn't have been possible without the help of Commissioner Francis Suarez and the City of Miami” Manuel Ferrero said. “Impossible.”

The parks used in this event were Douglas Park on SW 37th Avenue and Gibson Park in Historic Overtown.

Men played for the first day at each respective divisional park location.  Bronze Division played at Douglas Park for Bracket play on Saturday and the Silver Division played at the ALL-NEW Gibson Park on both Saturday and Sunday!

The event was a surprise Invitational Tournament that was Open to the ISPS Sanctioned Teams just 5 Days before the Tournament.

"Sometimes special things like this just spurt up at any moment and you have to be ready for anything!" said Ferrero.  "This is the start of a great partnership between the City of Miami and ISPS"

Slow-Pitch Softball is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in the world.  The City of Miami want to offer adult slow pitch softball programs for those citizens interested in participating in recreational leagues and tournaments, giving the opportunity to those adults that want to lead a healthy, active life-style.

In ISPS, players must be 18 years of age to participate.  They currently offer 3 levels of competition for Men's; BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD, as well as CoED, Women's & Senior Divisions.

“I'm really happy the City of Miami and Commissioner Suarez hosted this event with ISPS, this is a quality event and the fields look great!!!  Just wished there were more Fields!!!” Dirtbags Player Danny Villa said. “Most of the complexes out there may have more fields, but nothing compares to this”  Villa said referring to the Astroturf field at Gibson Park in Miami.

ISPS CEO Manuel Ferrero admitted many people are surprised when he said the City of Miami will be hosting a complimentary slow-pitch softball tournament.

Not just because it was complimentary, but because it was inside the City of Miami.

Quality Slow Pitch Softball Tournaments were just not played in the City of Miami and the whole Slow Pitch Softball community knew this.

For ISPS & the City of Miami, this is about to rapidly change within the next few months.

“This is our ISPS home” Ferrero said. “We want to have a place to play at Home, and have a place to invite others to come play at our Home.”

The City of Miami and Commissioner Francis Suarez have big plans for recreational sports and adult slow pitch softball in the City of Miami.

“The City of Miami and Commissioner Suarez have Big Plans and ISPS will be there to help them in any way we can” Ferrero said. “ISPS will make the City of Miami the New Home of Slow Pitch Softball on the International Level”

TOURNAMENT PICTURES ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

Tournament Results
Men's Bronze Division

1. DIAMOND DAWGS 6-1

2. DIRTBAGS 3-2

3. TEAM F.A.T. 2-2

4. THUNDER 2-2

5. SONS OF PITCHES 0-2

5. ONE BAD INNING 0-2

5. GRIM RIPPERS 0-2

Men's Silver Division

1. GOODBOYS 3-0

2. NEW Gs3-2

3. COSTA OIL 2-2

4. TREMENDO NEGOCIO 1-2

5. FALCON'S PUB 1-2

6. MAN DOWN 0-2

BRONZE INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

MVP - ALEX ALFONSO

OFFENSIVE PLAYER - GUILLERMO ARTEAGA

GOLD GLOVE - ANTHONY MESA

ALL-TOURNAMENT PLAYERS

ROBERT MAYA (DIAMOND DAWGS)

ALBERT GUASCH (DIAMOND DAWGS)

ROBERT FUENTE (DIAMOND DAWGS)

JESUS MENDEZ (DIAMOND DAWGS)

KEVIN HERNANDEZ (DIAMOND DAWGS)

LUIS HUERTAS (DIAMOND DAWGS)

DANNY VILLA (DIRTBAGS)

RAUL TAMBLADA (DIRTBAGS)

MATT CASTRO (DIRTBAGS)

LUISCA DONADO (DIRTBAGS)

SILVER INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

MVP - LUIS "TITI" BLANCO

OFFENSIVE PLAYER - EDDY OCHOA

GOLD GLOVE - OVY RAMIREZ

ALL TOURNAMENT PLAYERS

MAX SOTO (GOODBOYS)

ALEX CORUJO (GOODBOYS)

JOHN LAWRENCE (GOODBOYS)

RAY RODRIGUEZ (GOODBOYS)

GABY GARAY (GOODBOYS)

JOEL DELANUEZ (GOODBOYS)

DANNY NAVARRO (NEW Gs)

JOEY LABRIOLA (NEW Gs)

TOURNAMENT PICTURES ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE