Softball for the 21st Century? ISA is the answer. While other major
softball associations are experiencing declines in adult team
registration, the ISA is experiencing phenomenal growth.

Why?
Easy – the ISA from its owner W.E. Ruth of Kent, Washington, Executive
Director Don Stratton, and all state and area directors preach one
doctrine “The Teams come first.”

The ISA listens to its
participants and attempts to incorporate new and exciting concepts.
Stealing in slow-pitch, the base-burglar, the pitcher’s box and
realistic home-run controls are just a few of the innovations.

But, before we get to far ahead and tell where we are going, let’s tell you where we have been.

The
ISA was found in 1984 in Shelbyville, Tennessee, by Larry Nash. It is
one of the four major governing bodies of amateur softball in America,
with ASA, NSA and USSSA. We organize, sanction and govern competitive
participation in various formats and classifications through league and
tournament play.

ISA’s popularity has grown steadily throughout
its 25 year history, with current registrations in excess of 18,000
teams, 4,000 umpires and a network in excess of 350 directors.

ISA
was the originator of the rule that permits stealing in slow-pitch,
once the ball hits the ground or crosses home plate. This rule adds
defense as an important factor and creates some balance to a
predominately offensive game. Various homerun rules, including an
inning ending out in men’s class “B” and below, governs competition
levels and adds balance throughout the various classifications.

Our program incorporates participation in girls youth fast-pitch, Men’s
Modified Fast-pitch and Slow-Pitch in all age groups and competition
levels.

The ISA umpire program is second to none. Our stringent
training and selection process adds up to a quality umpire on the field
of play.

Insurance is no problem with the ISA. Chappell
Insurance, 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.

Our additional named field owner
policy offers a full season of coverage and offers a $2,000,000
liability limit per occurrence. There is no aggregate policy limit.
This is important because the policy will respond to any number of
claims during a single year.

Individual team insurance providing
valuable protection for players, managers, coaches, team sponsors and
auxiliaries of the team is also available. Coverage is available with
$50,000 accident insurance with a $250 deductible and $2,000,000
liability insurance.

As you can see w4e have covered all the bases. But, we are not finished yet, we’re just getting started.

Don’t
miss the golden opportunity to join the most progressive association in
softball. While others are content to rest on their laurels we readily
admit 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. You would be a welcome
addition to our program and I am sure you will be glad you picked ISA.