International Softball Congress
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The International Softball Congress (ISC) is a non-profit association for the promotion and administration of men's and boys fastpitch softball
throughout North America with athletes coming from all over the world. It is an allied member of the Amateur Softball Association
or ASA.
The ISC was formed in 1958 as an amalgamation of the National Softball Congress and the International Softball League.
The ISC organanizes an annual tournament to crown the best softball club in North America.
Fastpitch softball
Fast-pitch softball is a form of softball played commonly by women and men, though coed fast-pitch leagues also exist. The International Softball Federation is the international governing body of softball...
throughout North America with athletes coming from all over the world. It is an allied member of the Amateur Softball Association
Amateur Softball Association
The Amateur Softball Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1933 with a tournament held in Chicago that was organized by Leo Fischer and Michael J. Pauley. The following year the 1934 National Recreation Congress recognized the ASA. ...
or ASA.
The ISC was formed in 1958 as an amalgamation of the National Softball Congress and the International Softball League.
The ISC organanizes an annual tournament to crown the best softball club in North America.
See also
- The International Softball FederationInternational Softball Federationthumb|Map of member states.|400px|rightThe International Softball Federation is the international governing body for the sport of softball. The ISF is a non-profit corporation recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the General Association of International Sports Federations .The...
is the international governing bodySport governing bodyA sport governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sport governing bodies come in various forms, and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes in the sport...
for the sport of softball