Welcome to the information page of the 2004 International Softball Congress (ISC) Men's World Fastball Tournament in Fargo, N.D. Players, fans and visitors will find information on the site regarding reserved tickets and parking, motels, restaurants and activities in the Fargo-Moorhead area. A link is provided for volunteers to contact the Tournament Committee.

On August 13-21, 2004, the Fargo-Moorhead Athletic Commission will host the premier men's club fastball tournament in the World. Forty teams and players from several countries around the World will showcase their talents during the nine day event. Amsterdam, N.Y., Broken Bow Spirit led by New Zealand National team captain Jarrad Martin, Canadian pitching ace Gerald Muizelaar and third baseman Jody Eidt, who was the MVP at the 2003 ISC and the Canadian Nationals, will attempt to defend the championship they won this past August in Kimberly, WI. Veteran stars Michael White (USA National team), Darren Zack (Canada) and Mark Sorenson (New Zealand) will face off against a youth movement led by pitchers Lucas Mata (Venezuela), Andrew Kirkpatrick (Australia) and Nick Underhill (Canada). The Fargo Imaging Solutions Knights and Kegel Black Knights are both expected to field teams in the 58th annual ISC event.

The Fargo-Moorhead area is no stranger to hosting fastpitch/fastball tournaments. During the 1960's and 70's, fifty area teams played in the annual Red River Valley single elimination open tournament. Since 1976, Fargo's Mickelson Park complex has been the host site for eight National and International tournaments including the 1985 ISF Junior World Boys and Girls Championships. An exciting new twist is being added in 2004 with the use of Jack Williams Stadium as the centerpiece for the ISC World Tournament. Jack Williams Stadium, with 2600 permanent seats at the north end of Mickelson Park, has hosted the American Legion Baseball World Series in 1983, 1992 and 1995.

The ISC II, with an additional forty teams, will converge on Fargo and the Anderson softball complex for five days beginning on August 15th. Billed as a "town team" caliber tournament, the ISC II is expected to have several teams from the Tri-State area competing for the championship.

The host organizing committee is looking forward to bringing the 2004 ISC World Tournament to Fargo. Executive Director, Paul Lybeck, can be contacted by email at plybeck@juno.com regarding advertising opportunities and/or corporate VIP packages. The ISC website at www.iscfastpitch.com, has a wealth of information and photos from past World Tournaments.