NOVEMBER 4 UPDATE
FLASH: ISF CHANGES TO 43 FEET
The International Softball Federation confirmed to SPY Friday afternoon that the recently-concluded Congress in Taiwan (last weekend) changed the pitching distance for junior women to 43 feet – effective immediately.
ISF has not yet posted the change on its web site, or on its rules page.
A question of critical import for the ASA Junior Olympic program is whether ASA will adopt this change at its Council meeting, which begins November 13 in Tucson.
ASA has resisted calls for extending the pitching distance to 43 feet, with particular focus on Gold, saying it must conform to the international standard set by ISF. SPY has sent inquiries to ASA, and will post a reply when received.
COMMITMENTS
Christina Aulbach, Utility, Dallastown (Pa) HS; PA Mystics, to St. Francis Univ. (PA)
Brittani Clifford, WA Ladyhawks Gold has committed to Idaho State University
RISING STARS REBOUNDS
PREss RELEASE BY Rising Stars
We are very happy to announce that the Rising Stars Showcase Tournament and Recruiting Camp have been rescheduled for January 6, 7, and 8, 2006.
The Rising Stars Showcase Tournament games will be held starting on the afternoon of Friday, January 6, through Sunday, January 8. The Rising Stars Get Game Recruiting Camp will be held on Friday morning, January 6. Practice games will be held on Thursday evening, January 5 and on Friday morning, January 6.
The Town of Davie and their Parks and Recreation Department have made tremendous progress in restoring services to its citizens and to its facilities. Their dedication to girl's softball and their desire to insure the success of this recruiting opportunity has been a major contributing factor in our ability to reschedule these important events.
The teams are overwhelmingly approving the new dates, and they are excited about being able to come to South Florida in January.
We would truly appreciate it if you could submit a new RSVP for the tournament and the camp so we know that you will be attending.
Also, if you had air transportation, please contact your air carrier immediately and let them know that the tournament has been rescheduled. Please contact Liz Bobb at 954-236-0573 or via email at cleanmastr@aol.com as soon as possible to reconfirm your hotel reservations.
If there is anything that you need from us or any questions that you have, feel free to email us at risingstarsfla@aol.com or call Patti at 954-680-9853.
We are very excited that the Rising Stars Showcase Tournament is back and we look forward to seeing you in January!
DIVISON 1 PITCHER NEEDED MID-YEAR
Central Connecticut State University - a Division I school
in the Northeast Conference, is searching for a mid-year pitcher (January 2006).
May be a juco graduate, juco transfer, 2005 HS grad or 4 year transfer with full
release. Player must be immediately eligible and able to fit into a Division I
rotation and make an impact. Excellent scholarship available. Please contact
Head Coach Mandy Roczniak at
860-832-3050 or e-mail at
ROCZNIAKA@CCSU.EDU
JENNIE FINCH CAMP
Jennie Finch and several world-class softball players will be conducting a two-day camp November 12th and 13th at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, Arizona. The Olympic Gold Medallist, Finch will be joined by fellow US National Team players, Toni Mascarenas (Arizona), Nichole Thompson (ASU) and Missy Hixon (ASU) and several other softball stars including professional players, Erica Beach (ASU) and Jackie Coburn (Arizona). Campers will get expert level instruction from some of the best players in the world.
Jennie Finch or any other camp instructors will be available for interview by calling or emailing Erica Beach.
Contact:
Erica Beach
602-502-7350