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.

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Monday, January 26, 2015

ISPS 2/21 CANO LIFE Charity Softball Tournament - Brian Piccolo Park - TELEVISED

CANO LIFE CHARITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

ISPS - 2/21/2015

CANO LIFE IS PROUD TO SPONSOR A CHARITY

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AT BRIAN PICCOLO PARK

SPECIAL GUESTS: Lena Burke (Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter), Mayor

Frank Ortis of Pembroke Pines, FL, Don Davis (Celebrity Chef), and others.

WHO: Cano Life (a registered 501c3 not-for-profit corporation) is proud to sponsor a

charity softball tournament. Cano Life’s mission is to provide free healthcare services to

individuals who demonstrate financial need.

WHAT: South Florida residents are encouraged to come to the softball tournament and

join in the festivities, which include food, music, exhibits, and other entertainment.

Sixteen teams from around South Florida will be competing in this one-day (double

elimination) tournament for the grand prize of $1,200. There will also be giveaways for

all participants.

The purpose of the tournament is to RAISE MONEY FOR A WORTHY CAUSE – providing

free healthcare to needy individuals and families. We will also promote exercise, family

values, and healthy living.

WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2015

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Brian Piccolo Park

9501 Sheridan Street

Hollywood, FL 33024

TELEVISION/MEDIA:

TELEMUNDO will be covering the event. LIVE as well as Replay on Evening News.

MEGA TV will be covering the event. LIVE as well as Replay on nightly programming.

VME TV will be filming. May 2, 2015 projected airing date. VME TV is a National Network.

DIVISIONS

This tournament will include the following divisions of play:
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

9501 SHERIDAN STREET

HOLLYWOOD, FL. 33024

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

Manny Ferrero (305) 986-1928
ISPS Main HQ (786) 245-3243 - info@ispssoftball.com

AWARDS

1ST PLACE: $1200

2ND PLACE: $500

3RD PLACE: $100

BASED ON 16 TEAM MAX

2015 ISPS Winter World Championships - RESULTS

OFFICIAL RESULTS of the 2015 ISPS WINTER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

ISPS WORLD POINTS RACE has been Updated!

Men's Bronze Division
Jan 24-25, 2015
Brian Piccolo Park & Mills Pond Softball Complex

1. UNTOUCHABLES (5-0)
2. LOS YANKEES (4-2)
3. AVALON SOUTH (4-2)
4. BAD KARMA (6-2)
5. PITCH A TENT (4-2)
5. BLACKJACKS (2-2)
7. THE U (3-2)
7. SYC (3-2)
7. THUMBS UP (3-2)
10. AMBUSH (2-3)
11. NO RAGRETS (1-2)
11. RJ GATORS (1-2)
13. EASYWAY (2-2)
14. SOUTHERN KRUSH (1-3)
14. BAHAMAS (1-3)
16. OG GORILLAS (1-2)
16. GPM (1-2)
18. BALLS DEEP/H.A.M. (0-3)
18. LOS DRAGONES (0-3)
18. FULLY LOADED (0-3)

Men's Silver Division
Jan 24, 2015
Mills Pond Softball Complex
1. TOO LEGIT TO QUIT (4-0)
2. GO HARD REEBOK (5-2)
3. V&S DELI (2-2)
4. PRINT TEAM (3-2)
5. BLACKOUT (1-2)
5. BAD BOYS (1-2)
7. EDT (0-3)
7. ADIKTIV (0-3)

Men's Gold Division
Jan 24, 2015
Mills Pond Softball Complex
1. API (4-0)
2. HB SPORTS (2-2)
3. EASYWAY (3-2)
4. DIRTY SPORTS (3-2)
5. REEBOK (2-2)
6. S2S (0-3)
6. STARPRO (0-3)

CoED Division
Jan 23-24, 2015
Mills Pond Softball Complex
1. COMPGLASS (4-0)
2. C&S (4-2)
3. FRIENDS & FAMILY (2-2)
4. TNR (2-2)
5. ELITE MERCHANT DATA (2-2)
5. MARIA'S SLUGGERS (2-2)
7. BALL HAWGS (0-3)
7. YUCKS DUCKS (0-3)

Saturday, January 17, 2015

2015 International Slow Pitch Softball Players Association

Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected to represent their respective regions.

ARGENTINA:

Brenda Carter

ARIZONA:

Mike Tapia

BAHAMAS:

Jhirmal Greene

CALIFORNIA:

Cory Rider

Jermaine Lewis

CANADA:

Kathleen Brunet

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

Robinson Paredes

FLORIDA:

Roger Otano

Jesus Morales

IOWA:

Kenny Bishop

ITALY:

Roberto Giorgetti

MEXICO:

Freddy Marrufo

NEW JERSEY:

Shelly Jay Mathews Jr.

OHIO:

James Phelps

PUERTO RICO:

Okie Bonilla

Carlos Jincho Sanchez

VENEZUELA:

Jupiter Barrios

The International Slow Pitch Softball Player’s Association - ISPSPA

The International Slow Pitch Softball Player’s Association will be a group of player officials.

These elected player officials will serve as representatives of the ISPS players’ community.

These Representatives will take part in ISPS meetings, conventions, and other important ISPS issues.

The ISPSPA will assist to bring the sport of slow pitch softball to new regions of the world.

With the help & support of ISPS, these representatives will be the liaisons between ISPS and the player community.

Elections & Responsibilities

Each ISPS State or Nation will have a minimum of 1 representative with no more than 2 depending on size/population of said ISPS State or Nation.

Elections will be held every 2 years on the SECOND Tuesday of JANUARY. Nominations must be in by Dec 31st prior to elections.

Each ISPSPA Representative will serve 2 year terms with eligibility for re-election.

ISPSPA Representatives will be responsible to represent their region/state/nation on ISPS issues and conventions.

ISPSPA Representatives cannot be any official representative or event director for any other softball association.

States & Nations ISPSPA Number of Representatives:

ARGENTINA: 1

ARIZONA: 2

BAHAMAS: 1

CALIFORNIA: 2

CANADA: 2

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 1

FLORIDA: 2

IOWA: 1

ITALY: 1

MEXICO: 1

NEW JERSEY: 1

OHIO: 1

PUERTO RICO: 2

VENEZUELA: 1

More to come as ISPS expands…..

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

2015 ISPSPA VOTING & RESULTS

VOTING IS CLOSED

RESULTS BELOW

Summary

State or Region Selection

Please select your US State or Nation.

Argentina	4	2%
Arizona	4	2%
Bahamas	19	12%
California	11	7%
Canada	3	2%
Dominican Republic	3	2%
Florida	70	43%
Iowa	5	3%
Italy	3	2%
Mexico	4	2%
New Jersey	5	3%
Ohio	23	14%
Puerto Rico	5	3%
Venezuela	3	2%

Argentina

Select 1(one) candidate

Gustavo Pastrana	0	0%
Brenda Carter	4	2%

Arizona

Select 1(one) candidate

Mike Tapia	4	2%
Gilbert Espindola	0	0%

Bahamas

Select 1(one) candidate

Peter Taylor Jr	2	1%
Anthony Cooper	4	2%
Jhirmal Greene	13	8%

California

Select 1(one) candidate

Cory Rider	4	2%
Benny Castro	1	1%
Jermaine Lewis	3	2%
Johnny Garcia	3	2%

Canada

Select 1(one) candidate

Kathleen Brunet	3	2%
Mike Seymour	0	0%
Tina Crosbie	0	0%

Dominican Republic

Select 1(one) candidate

Robinson Paredes

Florida

Select 1(one) candidate

Danny Villa	4	2%
Scott Devlin	2	1%
Roger Otano	18	11%
Dr. Ray Tolmos	6	4%
Boris Suarez	1	1%
Alex Corujo	8	5%
Pauly Noto	0	0%
Jeanie Fairman	2	1%
Dominick Coppola	5	3%
Jesus Morales	16	10%
Bobby Lowe	4	2%
Zach Johonett	0	0%
Curtis Wolf Wilson	3	2%
Brian Premonition	0	0%
Johnny Robins	0	0%