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2016 DIRECTOR BENEFITS - International Slow Pitch Softball
International Slow Pitch Softball
Director Benefits
2016
WELCOME TO ISPS
There has never been a better time to be a Director for International Slow Pitch Softball. Become a true partner with a Worldwide Headquarters whose number one priority is your success!!!
More support. As an ISPS Director, your yearly sanction fee is among the lowest in the industry. BUT… the difference between ISPS and other sanctioning bodies is you will receive a tremendous amount of support from your International Headquarters. Our goal is to truly partner with our area, state & national directors and make our program successful. The National & International Directors will be your lifeline to the national office, assisting you with marketing strategies, email campaigns, website support and more!
Included with your yearly director sanction fee will be field liability insurance. We would rather you invest your money into growing your business than see you line the pockets of other sanctioning bodies that are not invested in your success.
Marketing assistance with the marketing experts: ISPS will be able to assist your program in multiple ways. We can assist you in creating marketing campaigns that will help separate you from the competition. ISPS also controls one of the largest databases of email contacts in the world. We can assist you with sending out email blasts on a monthly basis to the community from our email database. We will also send you the ISPS logos to help you effectively brand your tournament business.
Our state directors will earn some of the largest percentages in the industry on all annual registrations that take place in their state.
(Host Hotel) ISPS has partnered with the premiere hotel chains throughout the world. Our partnership benefits will be passed on to all our directors if they elect to participate. ISPS has been able to garner the most competitive hotel rates in the industry to pass on to your teams, a very aggressive rebate program for all our directors, as well as the ability to get complimentary rooms for our directors.
ISPS is providing team insurance for far below market prices. This is NOT mandatory and is on a team-by-team basis..
ISPS has tremendous buying power with softballs, awards, branded merchandise, umpire gear & more! Our International office is happy to pass on the savings to our directors. Everything delivered to your doorstep at incredibly low prices.
Our ISPS International Convention will be in November in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This will be an annual convention coinciding with our World Championships.
ISPS has merged with some of the most successful tournament directors & organizations throughout the world. The leaders of ISPS sat where you are today. Our founding directors have been with national organizations that have been all about how much money they can make from their state and area directors. ISPS understands what a state director needs to be successful, a true partnership with an International office.
More Slow Pitch Softball - More Business
We take pride in giving great customer service, fantastic awards and having quality directors.
ISPS DIRECTOR BENEFITS
-Full Governing Body Support.
-NO Tournament Director Fees.
-Yearly Director Sanction Fee ($200) That’s It!
-Complementary Field Liability Insurance.
-Marketing Assistance.
-Complementary Tournament Flyer/Poster Design.
-Online Forum Marketing (Regional/National).
-Online Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Etc.).
-ISPS Podcast Radio Show Tournament Mentions.
-ISPS Podcast Radio Show Air-Time
-Discounted Director Pricing on Awards, Merchandise, Balls, Equipment, Championships Rings, etc.
-Opportunity to Grow and Host Bigger Events (NITs, Regionals, States, Hispanic, Black-American, etc.)
-World Points Race Points for Teams Participating in ISPS Events.
-ISPS World Championships in November in Florida
-ISPS Team Sanction Fee is just $25 per Team per year! That’s It! (Teams do this online)
-Assistance Locating and Securing Sponsors.
-Plus Much, Much More!
INTERNATIONAL SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL (ISPS) now has exciting opportunities to become Area, State, Regional and National Directors all over the World!
THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO JOIN OUR ISPS FAMILY THEN NOW!
UNPARALLELED SUPPORT
World-Class service & support for our directors & officials provided by our World-Headquarters in Miami, Florida. NO TOURNAMENT SANCTION FEES! Not only are our Team Association fees some of the lowest in the world, our Directors pay a yearly FLAT FEE. That’s it! NOTHING MORE. Keep YOUR money in YOUR pocket..
Exclusive “One-on-One” communication with your Board of Directors providing you with FULL support, access to productive resources & knowledgeable advice.
PARK AND FACILITY INSURANCE
WE COVER IT ALL! NO STRINGS ATTACHED. Send your toughest park/facility insurance requirements to our reliable insurance department and within 48 hours your event will be insured and sanctioned.
FIRST CLASS WORLD-WIDE WEBSITE AT YOUR FINGER-TIPS
Complimentary use of the ISPS website and access to FULL lineup of unmatched resources and tools to help you become the BEST director you can be.
Our online site gives you and your local/state/national teams & athletes access to online registration, team sanctioning, individual free agent market, player search, events & more.
These & other benefits allow you and your staff to focus and dedicate more time and energy to growing and expanding your program.
CREATIVE & EFFECTIVE MARKETING
Our dedicated, creative & dynamic marketing geniuses will assist you in every aspect of marketing and promoting.
Are graphics department design one of a kind promotional flyers for your events. Blast emails to our extensive list of members world-wide with information about your upcoming event. Plus our social media account managers are some of the BEST in the world of Slow Pitch Softball. We market and promote your events via our social media outlets, taking the stress, headaches and confusion away from you allowing you EVEN MORE time to focus on building your program.
FREE MOBILE APP FOR ANDROID & iOS (iPHONE, iPAD, APPLE)
Have the access to all information in the world of ISPS at your fingertips. Have the world in your pocket and for FREE! Plus your Teams and Athletes can download the app for FREE too! Now who doesn’t like FREE?
WEEKLY PODCAST SHOW
Our very own Podcast show with Commissioner Manuel T. Ferrero III & Dr. Ray (Tolmos) every Wednesday night at 7pmET at www.ispsradio.com and replays available on iTUNES, STITCHER, BLOGTALKRADIO.com, BLUBRRY & other sites! Full of great information, special guests, ISPS events and more. We mention upcoming world-wide ISPS events and invite directors LIVE on the show to speak and discuss upcoming (& post) events.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Access to exclusive partnership deals ISPS has set up with local, regional and world-wide hotel chains. Providing you the opportunity to deliver special discounted group rates to your teams and athletes.
EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS
ISPS gives access to exclusive wholesale dealer pricing to all of our directors and officials on equipment, awards, merchandise & more! Plus the opportunity to expand your program to become reps for and offer more from some of our many industry leading partners including:
(but not limited to)
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER
MUCHERA
DIRTY SPORTSWEAR
ANACONDA SPORTS
TRUMP BALLS
HITTING JACK-IT
& MANY, MANY MORE!
We understand that we are the “NEW KIDS”, but our leaders started ISPS after decades of experience and dedication to the sport of Slow Pitch Softball. We know what directors need to be successful and what it takes to get you there. Our board is full of former leaders of other associations and have the vision that the association has to help the director instead of the other way around.
If you believe this to be true, and you are ready to join our ISPS family… visit the DIRECTORS tab at www.ispssoftball.com and fill out the Director application to get started!
INTERNATIONAL SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
990 BISCAYNE BLVD
SUITE 503
MIAMI, FL 33132
www.ispssoftball.com
Monday, October 12, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tomorrow night's show will feature Special Guest RICK PAULAS from SBNation.com
THE BAT DOCTOR IS IN
SERIOUSLY ILLEGAL SOFTBALL BATS AND THE MEN WHO MAKE THEM
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
DIRECTOR of the MONTH - aug 2015 - TOMMY SCOTT
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Director of the Month: July 2015 - PETER TAYLOR
Congratulations to PETER TAYLOR from Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas for being named the JULY 2015 Director of the Month!
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Monday, July 6, 2015
ISPS welcomes Scott "Playboy" Devlin as Area Director
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Director of the Month: June 2015 - BRIAN CLANTON
Thursday, June 18, 2015
PODCAST: City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez, Shelly at Fenway, Dwyane Wade's Dad
PODCAST: City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez, Shelly at Fenway, Dwyane Wade's Dad
City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez, Shelly goes to Fenway & Travel Health plus SPECIAL GUEST DWYANE WADE SR.!
Tonight we speak to City of Miami @CityofMiami Commissioner Francis Suarez @FrancisSuarez about Recreational Sports and Healthy Citizens. Plus Shelly goes to Fenway. And the HEALTH TOPIC: Staying Healthy while traveling.
And hear what Dwyane Wade Sr. had to say about his son staying with the Miami Heat.
All this and more with your Host Dr Ray @DrRayT and Manuel T. Ferrero III @ManuelFerrero
Visit www.ispsradio.com for the LIVE Feed!
ISPS Softball New & Upcoming Tournaments and Events
www.InternationalSlowPitchSoftball.com
Thursday, June 11, 2015
PODCAST: NBA Finals, Fantasy Baseball & Frank from CAMWOOD BATS & Trish from GMO FREE FL
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Director of the Month May 2015 - Joe Maldonado
Joe just hosted the ISPS Hispanic Worlds and has more ISPS events in the coming months!!!!
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
ESSL joins ISPS
Friday, May 8, 2015
Player Reclassification ID Cards
GET RECLASSIFIED, GET A PLAYER ID CARD, & GET PROTESTED NO MORE!
ISPS Player Reclassification Forms online at www.ispssoftball.com under MORE...
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Back in the game DOCUMENTARY REVEALS DAYTON’S LATEST REINVENTION TALE
DOCUMENTARY REVEALS DAYTON’S LATEST REINVENTION TALE
Every city has a unique story to tell. Dayton’s story so happens to be one that begins with invention and, through decades of social and economic changes, has been transformed into a compelling story of reinvention. That story of reinvention is revealed time and time again in Dayton’s history as a city, especially through its people who have proven to be reinventors of their own lives in times of hardship, challenge and defeat. Not only is Dayton a city with a unique story, however; it is also a city that tells its stories. And it tells them well.
That’s where “The Fall League” begins. It’s a story about a particular group of local seniors who are reinventing the usual way of life for the area’s aging population – by continuing the tradition of a slow-pitch softball league.
The idea to tell the stories of these seniors began in the spring of 2013 at a local music show where a few of the city’s most inspired storytellers from various channels were doing what they do best: sharing stories. Through conversation, the group, which included pilot members Tim Gebard and Jennifer Taylor, decided to collaborate on a film-based storytelling project in order to share the predominately untold accounts of these seniors participating in a local slow-pitch softball league. Eventually, it became the subject of a successful community-supported documentary. That film was recently premiered and accepted into two regional film festivals.
“The Fall League” documents a group of men, 63 years and older, who are reinventing what once was the Dayton Cuny-Zink senior softball league. But it also tells the stories of the players’ personal lives as they commit to reinventing their senior days by playing the game – regardless of age, physical illness or societal pressure. It’s participation in this league that has helped many senior men in the area stay actively involved in life, health, sports and relationships.
Through live game footage, personal interviews with the senior players and exclusive interviews with leading researchers on the subject of aging and team sports, the film provides a well-rounded multi-perspective view of senior life, the trials experienced with aging and how both physical activity and team camaraderie positively shape one’s outlook in their later days.
“At our age, the process of aging is a struggle everyday,” says Leon Speroff, M.D., professor emeritus of Oregon Health and Science University. “I am going to be 80 this summer and getting old is tough. But when you’re out there on the ball field, it’s esteem. It’s another triumph over aging.”
Speroff served as one of the leading experts in “The Fall League” film, contributing his published research on the subject of aging and team sports, as well as some of his own personal experience with battling lymphoma and the supportive role his softball team played through that time. He chronicles his experiences in the two books he published on seniors and slow-pitch softball, writing about the overwhelmingly positive physical, mental and emotional effects that come with playing team sports late in life.
“You don’t think about it when thinking about the health aspect of playing softball, but it requires a lot of mental involvement,” Speroff explains. “It also involves a tremendous sense of team … it’s about the joy of being able to play a game you played when you were younger and at our age being able to do it again.”
Another expert in the film, Col. Katherine Platoni, PSY.D., also discusses the positive effects playing senior team sports has on veterans. Many of the players in “The Fall League” served in the Vietnam and Gulf wars. In the film, Speroff and Platoni explain how the strong presence of team camaraderie in senior sports like Dayton’s league helps veterans with ongoing stress, even “freeing them from some bad dreams or whatever may be going on in their lives,” Speroff says. “I think it’s a tremendous help for them.”
One senior softball team member and veteran, Billy Johnson, can attest to how much the team concept and sense of camaraderie within the league has helped in his individual aging process, especially as a veteran.
“It is very fulfilling,” Johnson says. “I know as a veteran that being on a team and playing a sport with people your age is a natural thing. It’s a way for a lot of older people to get back in the game and be active with people you share demographics or interests with … the film shows what it looks like for us seniors to play together in friendship and how much we enjoy one another.”
Other players continue playing senior softball in spite of illness and disease. Speroff played through his battle with cancer, relying on the support of teammates and the mental ease the physical game provides during the stressful time.
“It’s about release,” Speroff says. “When you have an illness, you tend to withdraw into yourself. My softball teammates wouldn’t let me do that. There’s a lot of wisecracking going on and it lifts your spirits. It gets your mind off the problem. When you’re on the softball field you have a release from stress and tension in your life and all that matters is the game.”
“The Fall League” shares many personal stories of men who are survivors of all kinds of different experiences in their lives – from war, to chronic illness, to a life lived through the hardships that arise in 65 years of life. Woven into the personal stories, however, is the common thread of shared passion for a game that has remained an integral part of American culture.
Dennis Turner, Louisville Slugger business manager, and world champion/All-World slow-pitch softball player provides expert film commentary and opinion on the evolution of senior softball, its increasing popularity and how it has begun to shape the future of team sports for aging generations to come.
“The vast majority of senior softball players played baseball when they were kids, started playing slow pitch softball as they got older, and their love of playing the game has never stopped,” Turner says. “While this is a local story, it’s also an example of a shared story in cities across America. The guys in ‘The Fall League’ represent many other communities where senior softball is played two, three and four times a week … these are great shared stories of passion for a game.”
The documentary touches on many typical human experiences, life themes and shared emotions that people of all ages and walks of life can identify with, says director Jennifer Taylor.
Taylor envisioned this film project, which was pinned to a very specific subculture of society, as one that would bridge age and gender gaps with its breadth of varying perspectives, its touching and light-hearted undertones and because “let’s face it… [everybody] inevitably ages.”
“If you think this film isn’t applicable to you right now, it will be at some point, or at least applicable to someone you care about,” Taylor says. “I think a lot of the things we talked about in the film, while we’re talking about seniors and things specific to seniors, reveal that taking care of yourself is universal and everyone should be active and finding something they like to do that they can keep doing in later years.”
Even more broadly represented in the film is the idea of reinventing oneself and one’s community by staying individually active while actively participating in the continuation of a local project. The idea is a vibrant theme woven into the fabric of the film project, not only on screen, but behind the scenes also.
Taylor noticed the transformation within herself and reinvention of her own personal journey as she participated in the creation of the documentary, learning from the stories of those she spent hours interviewing, reconnecting with her past ties to the game of softball and gaining the opportunity to pursue her love of photography and film.
She didn’t always have the dream of being a filmmaker and although she dabbled in photography in college, she didn’t foresee her future career as one that would allow her to pursue her own independent photography business, much less become a well-known music photographer in the Dayton area where she would eventually come to direct this documentary film.
“I certainly have reinvented myself through this project,” Taylor says. “I never in a million years thought I would be doing something this cool. I never thought I was a filmmaker and never dared to dream this big.”
Taylor discovered her artistic niche when she began shooting photos for some local bands. Her involvement in the local music scene was what catapulted her career in the arts, her strong ties to the Dayton community and her renown as a passionate and highly involved music photographer.
Her connection to the community’s music and arts scene is what eventually brought her into contact with Tim Gebard, local singer/songwriter and producer of the film, who learned of Taylor’s interest in making a documentary film and shared with her his inspired idea of telling the stories of the players in “The Fall League” at one of his music shows.
Gebard confidently believes Dayton has the right assets to create something like this because of the open-mindedness to possibility, receptivity to differences and passion for creative storytelling that exists in the people who are connecting with the local community by sharing their and others’ experiences.
“Personally, I would have never been involved in this if some of the younger people in the music community, where I met everyone on this project, hadn’t accepted me despite my age difference,” Gebard says. “That tells me that we have a pretty accepting younger generation that is open to a lot of different experiences and relationships.”
Gebard, a senior softball player himself, started this film project with the intent to accurately and honestly tell this group of seniors’ stories in a legacy project that provides a documented record of the league and how it got started, as well as honoring the individual players by giving them something they can show their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“I think everyone in the league has a story to tell,” Gebard says. “They’re all survivors of something and many of them are quite accomplished. A lot of them are hall of fame players locally, statewide and even nationally… there’s a legacy to their stories that someone needed to tell.”
Also key in the creation of the film was co-producer Dean Vincent, who produced all of the music featured in the film at his own personal production studio, Studio D. A photographer and musician, Vincent also naturally gravitated to this project when asked to participate, but much like the others involved, had no sense of the depth and level intensity of the film he was about to produce when signing on to the project.
“I had no idea what I was getting into,” Vincent says. “In the beginning, I thought of it as another photography gig. But then when I got to the fields, I was just taken aback by the emotion that was on that field and the friendship that existed between the players … I had never considered that angle and I thought it was really neat. I was so excited to be a part of it.”
After the initial private showing with players and their families, “The Fall League” was released to the general public at a movie premiere in early March at The Neon. Tickets sold out for its first showing.
Recently, the film was accepted into two film festivals: Louisville’s International Festival of Film and the Indy Sportz Film Fest Experience. In honor of the success of the film as well as the players who were featured, Dayton mayor Nan Whaley also declared March 8 “The Fall League” Day.
Ultimately, “The Fall League” tells the story of many things: survival of life, hardships of aging, team solidarity, staying active in old age and reinventing a better life amidst struggles, as well as many other encouraging concepts. Most importantly, however, is the fact that it was a story that needed to be shared, and that a group of people decided to share it in the most truthful way they knew how to.
For more information about “The Fall League,” please visit TheFallLeague.com.
Reach DCP freelance writer Tara Pettit at TaraPettit@DaytonCityPaper.com.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
RESULTS from the OL' SKOOL BASH at Bucky Dent Park in Hialeah, Florida!
Made in Dade 7-2
Sudden Impact 3-2
Muffin Stuffers 4-2
We Hit Gaps 2-2
Miami Power 2-2
Gloves by Guasch 2-2
Balls Deep 1-2
Rompe Bates 1-2
Dirt Bags 1-2
Fully Loaded 0-2
Crush Em 0-2
Bad Karma 0-2
Derek's Team 0-2
March 2015 DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH - TAMPA BAY SOFTBALL
March 2015 DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH - TAMPA BAY SOFTBALL
This month of March, ISPS would like to recognize TAMPA BAY SOFTBALL for their work with ISPS FLORIDA.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH - Vicente Crooks - ISPS California - February 2015
Vince just hosted the ISPS Valentine's Day Massacre. And has the ISPS St. PATRICK'S DAY TOURNAMENT on MARCH 14TH at WILSON PARK in TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA!!!!
Visit www.ispssoftball.com for more info.
Monday, February 16, 2015
2015 ISPS Valentine's Day Massacre
2. NAME PENDING 2-2
3. SICK WIT IT 2-1
4. DIXON CIDER 2-1
5. BLACK BARBIES 3-1
6. DGAF 3-1
7. EKIN 2-1
8. CHAMP CHOKERS 1-2
9. HITTERS HELPERS 2-3
10. ONE TOO MANY 0-3
11. CAUGHT LOOKING 0-3
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Puerto Rico National Championships
Description
Address
Map
This tournament will include the following divisions of play:
Men's OPEN - (UNLIMITED HRs) (OPEN ROSTERS)
ISPS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
All teams must be ISPS sanctioned for the 2015 season.
Teams/Players may play only with their National Director’s permission.
ROSTERS
* All rosters must be submitted online no later than Wednesday preceding the event by 11:59am EST*
To Sanction your Team:
1. Visit www.ispssoftball.com
2. Click on the “TEAMS” tab at the top navigation menu.
3. Then select "TEAM SANCTION".
4. Fill out the necesary information and submit your Team Sanction Fee.
5. Once your Team Roster is approved, you will receive a message announcing that your Team has been sanctioned.
6. Team Sanction includes Team Webpage at ispssoftball.com with Team Colors and Team Sponsor Ad Space linkable to your Team Sponsor's website.
To Submit a FULL TEAM update for a team already sanctioned:
1. Visit www.ispssoftball.com
2. Click on the “TEAMS” tab at the top navigation menu.
3. Then select "FULL TEAM UPDATES".
4. Fill out the necesary information and submit your Full Team Update Fee.
5. Once your Team Update is approved, you will receive a message announcing that your Team has been updated.
To ADD/RELEASE a player from your Team Roster:
1. Visit www.ispssoftball.com
2. Click on the “RESOURCES” tab at the top navigation menu.
3. Then select "ISPS Player Addition/Release Form".
4. Fill out the necesary information and submit your Add/Release Player Fee.
5. Once your Addition/Release is approved, you will receive a message announcing that your player has been Added/Released.
LOCATION
VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico
Game-Time is Forfeit time. Teams must be prepared to play thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled Game-Time.
ENTRY FEE
$300.00 + 2015 ISPS Sanction Fee ($25)
For CREDIT CARDS please email info@ispssoftball.com for invoice or call 786-245-3243
Make CASHIERS CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS payable to:
ISPS
990 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 503
Miami, FL 33132
CASHIERS CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS must be received & cashed before Thursday 5pm EST prior to event.
Teams must be SANCTIONED & PAID to play.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The 2015 ISPS Puerto Rico National Championships will be a three (3) game format.
Conditions:
The tournament commission, directors & commissioner of ISPS reserves the right to change any game times, playing fields or dates, or make any other changes to conduct the tournament, including dropping the loser's bracket, if deemed necessary.
The tournament directors, umpires, partners, sponsors and hosts assume that all players are competing at their own risks, and will not be liable for any accidents or injuries. Entry into the tournament constitutes agreement to these conditions.
ROSTERS AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS
• Teams must have a copy of their “official” roster with them at all times. Roster must be online roster in accordance with 2015 ISPS rules.
• All players must have a picture ID with them in the park.
• Rosters must be approved by ISPS State Director.
BALLS
Only Official ISPS Stamped balls can be used. – 44/375 ISPS Stamped.
BATS
All bats must pass compression testing on-site.
NO SENIOR BATS
PROTESTS
All umpire judgment call are final. Only rule interpretations and player eligibility may be protested. A protest fee of $5.00 must be posted at the time of protest. If the protest is ruled in your favor, your money will be returned. NO PROTESTS AFTER 3rd Inning for Eligibility of Players.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
Manny Ferrero 1-(305) 986-1928
ISPS Main HQ 1-(786) 245-3243 Email- info@ispssoftball.com
AWARDS
TWELVE (12) 2015 ISPS PUERTO RICO NATIONAL CHAMPION RINGS
plus MORE! (Team Plaques & Tournament Player Awards)
(Rings based on 12 Teams per Division)
3rd Annual Rob Love Memorial Softball Tournament
Description
Address
Map
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
JANUARY 2015 DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH - Pierre Denson
This month of JANUARY, ISPS would like to recognize PIERRE DENSON from Ft Myers, FL for his work with ISPS FLORIDA.
Pierre (better known as RED) just hosted the ISPS CA$H BA$H and is one of the main reasons for ISPS' quick growth in SW Florida!
Visit www.ispssoftball.com for more info.
#slowpitchsoftball #slowpitch #softball #isps #ispssoftball #slowpitchswag #softballswag #miken #combat #easton #worth #demarini #b45 #playhard #win #nofear #determination #fearless #bringit
😃🏆⚾👍😆
Monday, January 26, 2015
ISPS 2/21 CANO LIFE Charity Softball Tournament - Brian Piccolo Park - TELEVISED
Men's BRONZE - (1-3 HRs Low Bid) (Zero (0) Drop Downs)
ISPS SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT
All teams must be ISPS sanctioned for the 2015 season.
Teams/Players may play only with their State Director’s permission.
ROSTERS
* All rosters must be submitted online no later than Wednesday preceding the event by 11:59am EST*
To Sanction your Team:
1. Visit www.ispssoftball.com
2. Click on the “TEAMS” tab at the top navigation menu.
3. Then select "TEAM SANCTION".
4. Fill out the necesary information and submit your Team Sanction Fee.
5. Once your Team Roster is approved, you will receive a message announcing that your Team has been sanctioned.
6. Team Sanction includes Team Webpage at ispssoftball.com with Team Colors and Team Sponsor Ad Space linkable to your Team Sponsor's website.
To Submit a FULL TEAM update for a team already sanctioned:
1. Visit www.ispssoftball.com
2. Click on the “TEAMS” tab at the top navigation menu.
3. Then select "FULL TEAM UPDATES".
4. Fill out the necesary information and submit your Full Team Update Fee.
5. Once your Team Update is approved, you will receive a message announcing that your Team has been updated.
To ADD/RELEASE a player from your Team Roster:
1. Visit www.ispssoftball.com
2. Click on the “RESOURCES” tab at the top navigation menu.
3. Then select "ISPS Player Addition/Release Form".
4. Fill out the necesary information and submit your Add/Release Player Fee.
5. Once your Addition/Release is approved, you will receive a message announcing that your player has been Added/Released.
LOCATION
BRIAN PICCOLO PARK
Game-Time is Forfeit time. Teams must be prepared to play thirty (30) minutes prior to scheduled Game-Time.
ENTRY FEE
$275.00 + 2015 ISPS Sanction Fee ($25)
For CREDIT CARDS please email info@ispssoftball.com for invoice or call 786-245-3243
Make CASHIERS CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS payable to:
ISPS
990 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 503
Miami, FL 33132
CASHIERS CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS must be received & cashed before Thursday 5pm EST prior to event.
Teams must be SANCTIONED & PAIDED to play.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The CANO LIFE CHARITY TOURNAMENT will be a DOUBLE ELIMINATION format.
Conditions:
The tournament commission, directors & commissioner of ISPS reserves the right to change any game times, playing fields or dates, or make any other changes to conduct the tournament, including dropping the loser's bracket, if deemed necessary.
The tournament directors, umpires, partners, sponsors and hosts assume that all players are competing at their own risks, and will not be liable for any accidents or injuries. Entry into the tournament constitutes agreement to these conditions.
ROSTERS AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS
• Teams must have a copy of their “official” roster with them at all times. Roster must be online roster in accordance with 2015 ISPS rules.
• All players must have a picture ID with them in the park.
• Rosters must be approved by ISPS State Director.
BALLS
Only Official ISPS Stamped balls can be used. – 44/375 ISPS Stamped.
BATS
All bats must pass compression testing on-site.
NO SENIOR BATS
PROTESTS
All umpire judgment call are final. Only rule interpretations and player eligibility may be protested. A protest fee of $50.00 (FIFTY US DOLLARS) must be posted at the time of protest. If the protest is ruled in your favor, your money will be returned. NO PROTESTS AFTER 3rd Inning for Eligibility of Players.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS