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Supporting and strengthening opportunities for the next
generation of extraordinary people
As stated in the letter below from ISA, as a sanctioned ISA tournament, your
team will have the opportunity to win a berth in a national tournament!
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Independent Softball
Association
The Independent Softball Association was founded in 1982 in
Shelbyville, Tennessee, by Larry Nash. ISA is one of four major governing bodies
of amateur softball in America. We organize, sanction and govern competitive
participation in various formats and classifications through league and
tournament play. New to the Northeast,
and in it's second year in New Jersey, ISA's popularity has grown steadily
throughout its 20 year history, with current registrations in excess of 23,000
teams, 2500 umpires and a network in excess of 400 directors covering 42 states,
Canada and Mexico.
ISA was the originator
of the rule that permits stealing in slow-pitch, once the ball hits the ground
or crosses home plate base runners may attempt to advance. This rule adds
defense as an important factor and creates some balance to a predominately
offensive game. Various home-run rules, including an inning ending out in men's
Class "B" and below, governs competition levels and adds balance throughout the
various classifications. Our new "Pitcher's Box" affords pitchers an option,
allowing them to pitch with safety in mind. In our Youth Fast Pitch program,
special rules are used for our new 8U and 10 U divisions. In all divisions, we
have the best of both worlds with DH,BB (Base Bandit) and DEFO as part of our
line-up.
Our program incorporates participation in girls youth fast-pitch, men's modified
and slow-pitch in all age groups and competition levels, including Co-Ed, Armed
Forces, Women's and Seniors divisions. All classifications offer, state,
regional and World tournament play.
The ISA umpire program is second to none. Our stringent training and selection
process adds up to a quality staff of umpires on the field of play.
Insurance is no
problem with ISA. K&K Insurance Group, the largest underwriter of sports,
leisure and entertainment insurance in the United States, provides our coverage
with an insurance value that is second to none.
As you see we have
covered all of the bases. But, we are not finished yet, We're just getting
started.
Don't miss the golden opportunity to align your team with the most progressive
association in softball today. While others are content to rest on their laurels
we readily admit that our best days are still ahead.
Softball for the 21st Century? You bet. The United States, Canada and Mexico
have already experienced ISA play and we are growing daily.
Your team will have an opportunity to win a national tournament berth by playing
in this
tournament. We thank you for considering ISA tournament play and for
participating in
this charity tournament.
Steve Kenworthy
New Jersey State Director
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