Erie Fastball League: Past Articles
Gators Win "B" Division
Stoney Creek Gators Masters take " B " division championship in Waterdown.
The ...
Passing of Wayne Fehrman
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Fehrman. Wayne was a long time player in the Erie League with the Fishervile A's and played in the Jarvis tournament in May.
Funeral Arrangements :
Location: Hyde & Mott Funeral Home - Hagersville
Visitation - Fri. June 20th : 7 - 9
Sat. June 21st. : 2 - 4 & 7 - 9
Jarvis Jrs. repeat as Ontario Champions
O.A.S.A. Provincial Results
Here are the results from the Ontario Amateur Softball Association' s ...
Ohsweken game report
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From : "Derrick Anderson"
To : gatorsfastball@hotmail.com
Subject : score to report.
Date : Thu, 26 Jun 2003 08:58:23 -0400
After a moment of silence for Fisherville A's, Wayne Fehrman, the A's played a truely inspired game ..
Ohsweken Redmen (3) vs Fisherville A's (7)-Game MVP -pitcher Ron Chambers.
Good to see the boy's, get that first game out of the way.
Smithville finishes 3rd at I.S.C. II Qualifier
I.S.C. II Results
Smithville Storm finish 3rd at the I.S.C. II Qualifier held in Owen Sound June 27-29. ...
Jarvis Jr.'s win Elims
Junior Elimination Results
Here are the results from the Ontario Amateur Softball Association's Junior
Men's ...
Special Olympics
A neighbour of ours has a son who plays on the Special Olympic Baseball
Team. Special Olympics ball teams ( 6-50 yrs. old ) were playing in a fundraiser baseball
tournament against the Fire Fighters at the ball diamond in Waterford last
Saturday (July 19) and the coach forgot to pick up the team's bats. When
they returned to the diamond where they held the game to get the bats they
were gone - someone has picked them up and kept them. There were
approximately 15 bats and a new black bat carrying case (holds 10 bats).
We would like the fastball community to help Special Olympics by donating
any old bats they may have. Special Olympics is a very important part of
our community and should be supported as much as possible.
Please post this on the website and ask that anyone who is willing to donate
a bat to contact George Ryder at 519-583-3544 or email to gjryder@kwic.com
Let's be ball players and help these players - they too have the passion and
need our help.
George Ryder
Ohsweken wins Curve Lake Tourney
Curve Lake Tournament Results
The Redmen won the 10 team All Native double knockout tournament undefeated ...
League Championship Tournament
Erie League Tournament Schedule 2003
August 29th,30th, & 31st.
Smithville
Fri.Aug. 29th. ...
Simmons among league leaders in I.S.C.
Smithville Storm's outfielder Bill Simmons is having a great year in the Schneiders I.S.C. league. Bill plays for the Owen Sound Selects.
( final league stats )
5th in batting .400
2nd in on base .481
8th in slugging .511
1st in runs scored
4th in base hits
10th in doubles
1st in stolen bases
Congratulations Bill on a great season.
Snappers on the move
Snapper's Moving To St. Catharines
Although the detailed negotiations are still being finalized, ...
Smithville @ I.S.C. II World Championship
Results From I.S.C. II Tournament
Aug. 10-15 Appleton Wisconsin
Sun. Aug. 10th 4:00 p.m.
Appleton ...
Fisherville A's announcement
To all the Players & Coaches of the Erie League Fastball Clubs. I would
like to say Thanks for the respect that you have shown to the
Fisherville A's Fastball Club. The unfortunate death of fellow team mate
& friend Wayne Fehrman make other things come into perspective. The
respect that the teams have shown us will not be forgotten. On behalf of
myself, Thanks to the Ohsweken Redmen and the Cayuga Rebels for
doing what you did at one of your home games, It really meant allot.
Yours respectfully
RC
Fisherville A's Fastball club
Fisherville A's @ N.A.F.A.
N.A.F.A. World Series, Eau Claire Wisconsin
"A" Division - 79 Teams
Thurs, Aug. 14th. 12:00 noon
Fisherville ...
O.R.S.A. Grand Championships
O.R.S.A. Intermediate Men's Results
Aug. 8-10 Innerkip, Ont.
Cayuga 9
Morriston 8
WP: Bill ...
Jarvis Rock win Ontario Championship
Results of the O.A.S.A Int. "C" Provincial Championships
Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario August 15-17, 2003.
Game ...
Adam Smith named to All-World Team
Adam Smith of the Fisherville A's / Waterloo Twins was named Second Team All-World at the I.S.C. World Championship in Kimberly Wisconsin.
N.A.F.A. World Series Records & Accomplishments
- 1994 "AAA" All World Team Dave Montour, Brantford Telly's Tornados
- MOST HOME RUNS: "AAA" 2 Dave Montour, Brantford Telly's Tornados vs Willcox, AZ Joe's Auto 1994
- MOST TOTAL BASES: "AAA" 10 Dave Montour, Brantford Telly's Tornados vs Joe's Auto, AZ 1994 (2hr, 2b)
Dave plays for the Smithville Storm
- NAFA "AAA" ONE HITTERS:
Drew Winger, Simcoe Harrington Sports A's vs Holland, MN Buffalo Ridge 1997 (won 1-0)
Drew plays for the Waterford Falcons
2003 Erie League Awards
Most Valuable Pitcher :
Tie - Andrew Phibbs, Jarvis Jrs. and Ron Chambers, Fisherville A's
Most Valuable Player :
John Baverstock, Simcoe Moose
S.O.U.A. " Umpires Assigned to Nationals "
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Ed Otterman - Senior Women
John Motta - Canada Summer Games
Bill Hamilton - Junior Women
Congratulations from the members of the Erie Fastball League.
Erie League players in Mexico
Hamilton Gators catcher Dean Carr and Smithville Storm pitcher Kevin Topp get in a little spring training while on vacation down south.
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2001 Eastern Canadian " C " Championships
Rock Win Back To Back
The Jarvis Rock Fastball Club hosted the Eastern Canadian Men's Intermediate " C ...
2001 O.A.S.A. Provincial Rec. Championships
Smithville Win's Ontario's
Smithville Storm of the Erie Fastball League are " Ontario Champions "
Aug. ...
Hamilton Gators win 2001 N.A.F.A. Qualifier
Results
The Hamilton Gators won the N.A.F.A. " A " Qualifier held in Innerkip Ontario June 22-24. The ...
" Erie " teams finish 1- 2 at O.A.S.A. Junior Provincials
Erie League Teams 1-2
Congratulations to the St. Catharines Jrs. and the Jarvis Jrs. of the Erie Fastball ...
Waterford wins Eliminations
Results
Congratulations to the Waterford Midgets of the Erie Fastball League on winning the Ontario Amateur ...
2001 Canadian Midget Championships
Waterford Win's
Congratulations to the Waterford Midgets of the Erie Fastball League on winning the ...
2001 Canadian Junior Men's Fastpitch Championships
Results
Defending Champs --- St. Catharines Jack Astor's Junior A's of the Erie Fastball League finish ...
2001 Erie League Championship Tournament
Storm Claim League Title
Smithville, ON
Aug.31st- Sept.1st 2001
Game 1....Jarvis ...
King and His Court to play Hamilton Gators
Eddie Feigner Comes To Town
The Hamilton Gators are proud to have the opportunity to share the diamond ...
2001 World Junior Fastball Championships
Canada wins Bronze in Sydney !
Congratulations to Jeff Wilson, Chris Smith and Mike Grupstra of the Waterford Midgets on helping Canada win " Bronze " at The World Junior Championships.
2001 O.R.S.A. Provincial Grand Championships
Rock Win
The Jarvis Rock Men's Fastball Team of the Erie Fastball League captured the O.R.S.A. ( Ontario ...
Citizen of the Year
Caledonia Sox coach Don Smith was named Citizen of the Year in Caledonia. Don is the
B.I.A. Chairman and was instrumental in getting heritage lighting for Caledonia.
Don also supports many activities in his community. Congratulations Don !
2000 Erie League Awards
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Top Pitcher - Rob Gilmore ( Dunnville Arrows )
2001 Erie League Awards
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Top Pitcher - Andrew Phibbs ( Jarvis Juniors )
Passing of John Motta
Season Dedicated To Johm Motta
The Fastball Community has lost one of the " good guys." Umpire John Motta ...
2002 Erie League Schedule & Rules
The 2002 Erie League Schedule has been posted to our " Handouts " page. The Erie League Constitution and Rules has also been added to the Handouts page.
1999 Hagersville Midgets
The Hagersville Midgets won
the 1999 O.A.S.A. Midget
Elimination Tournament that
took place in Owen Sound Ontario.
They followed that up by winning
the Canadian Midget Championships
which were held in Kitchener Ontario.
Several of the players from the
1999 Championship team are now
playing with the Jarvis Juniors.
Jarvis Jrs. win Provincial Title
Jarvis Jr's Win Ontario Championship
For the 2nd straight year a Junior Men's Team from The Erie League ...
Jarvis Jrs. capture Elimination's Title
O.A.S.A. Elimination Results
Here are the results from the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Junior
Elimination ...
Stoney Creek Gators win Ontario Championship
O.A.S.A. Master's Results
The Stoney Creek Gators won the 2002 O.A.S.A. Masters Fastball Championship ...
Smithville & Waterford compete at Provincial " C " Tourney
O.A.S.A. "C" Results
Here are the results from the 2002 Ontario Amateur Softball Association's Men's C ...
Jarvis wins Canadian Junior Men's Championship
Jarvis Jr's Canadian Champs
Game # 1
Ontario 2 (Roblin Raiders) 3, Ontario ...
O.R.S.A. Provincials
Cayuga Rebels Win O.R.S.A.'s
Congratulations to the Cayuga Rebels and Jarvis Rock for finishing 1-2 at ...
2002 Erie League Championship Tournament
Smithville Repeats
Smithville Storm win their 2nd straight Erie League Championship.
1. Smithville ...
Gators win Eastern Canadians
Gator's Claim Gold
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Aug. 30 - Sep. 01 2002
The ...
2002 Award Winners
Top Pitcher ( Tie )
Dave Martin - Jarvis Rock
Andrew Phibbs - Jarvis Jrs.
M.V.P.
Scott Young - N-O-T-L Snappers
Jarvis Rock claim Eastern Canadian Championship
Jarvis Rock 3 Peat
The Jarvis Rock captured their 3rd straight Eastern Canadian Intermediate
" C ...
Schedule, Constitution and league contacts
The 2003 schedule, constitution and league contacts are now uploaded to the "handouts" page.
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Rankings courtesy of N.A.F.A. Ontario Director - Blair Setford
Rankings as of Aug. 27th.
Jarvis Rock ranked 10th. in Ontario after fine showing at O.A.S.A.tournament.
2002 Review
Click HERE to check out a recap of Ontario teams for 2002.
Snappers repeat as Jarvis Tournament Champions
Snapper's Beat Rock in final
The Niagara Snappers Fastball Club strung together 4 straight wins to
capture ...
Jarvis Jrs. repeat as Canadian Champions
2003 Canadian Junior Men's Fast Pitch Championship
August 3 - 9 Hillside Park, Waterloo, Ontario
Game ...
Ohsweken picks up Silver Medals @ Ontario's
All Ontario Native Fastball Championships-Sagamok Ontario,
The Redmen lost to Curve Lake Trapper's in ...
Ohsweken wins League Championship
Championship Game # 1
Jarvis Rock - 7
Ohsweken Redmen - 0
Championship Game # 2 ( if game )
Ohsweken Redmen - 1
Jarvis Rock -
WP - Mike Joseph
LP - Dave Martin
Cayuga Rebels At Eastern Canadians
Results From Eastern Canadian Intermediate "C" Championship's in Charlottetown P.E.I.
Game#1 Cayuga ...
Waterloo Twins Fastball Team
Is This The End Of The Twins?
Canada's longest continuously operating major men's fastball team appears
to ...
I.S.C.'s Lose Another Team
Owen Sound Crunch Fold
To all fastball fans
I want to let everyone know the direction of 2004 ...
Erie League Loses Long Time Player
Stoney Creek Gators Fastball Team Looking For Players
Owen Sound Selects May Fold!
The Owen Sound Selects fastball team are on the verge of folding.
The two time defending Canadian Men's ...
Tuesday, January 27
2004 Erie League Meeting
Dust off those ball gloves,it's time for the 2004 Erie League Meeting.
When: Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Where: Fisherville Firehall
Time: 7:30 p.m. SHARP!
Hope to see you there.
Saturday, February 7
Rules Section
Read The Latest Rules
The 2003 rules have been posted to the website and will be updated after the league meeting.
Canada Wins Silver At ISF World's
Friday, February 13
Erie League Meeting Results 2004
Owen Sound Selects have Folded
2003 Final Intermediate Rankings
Sunday, March 28
League Schedule is Now Complete
The league schedule is now complete and will be sent out to all teams this week. Due to the Waterford Falcons being unable to field a team and dropping the league to 9 teams, the league was divided into 3 divisions. East, West, and Central. You will play each team in your division 3 times to get 18 games.
Kitchener-Waterloo Pride Tournament May 21,22&23
St.Clements, Ontario
The Kitchener-Waterloo Pride Tournament will continue on with our tradition ...
Alvinston Indians Tournament July 16,17 & 18
Alvinston, Ontario
If a team is looking for excellent intermediate competition leading up to
the Ontario, ...
Desboro Tournament August 6,7 & 8
Desboro, ON
August 6, 7 and 8, 2004 - the weekend after the civic holiday
A quick reminder that ...
Waterford Falcons Fold
Due to a lack of player's the Waterford Falcons have folded.
Schedule Now Posted Under The Schedule Tab
Access to the 2004 league schedule is available by clicking on the schedule tab on the left hand side.
Tuesday, February 10
New Pitching Regulations
New Pitching Regulations For 2004
RULE 6. PITCHING REGULATIONS. ...
Monday, May 10
Darren Zack Returns To Woodstock, Ont
Unlucky Bird!!
Sunday, May 23
94 Teams To Compete in ISC II Home Program
Saturday, May 1
Ontario Masters 2004 Pre-season Rankings
Saturday, May 1
Ontario 2004 Preseason Rankings
Wednesday, April 28
Pre-Season ISC II Top 25 Team Rankings
Sunday, May 23
League Umpire Policies
The League umpire operating policies and procedures is located under the SOUA Operating Policies Tab.
Tuesday, June 1
Rule Change Regarding the use of Senior Player's
Due to a proposal by the Ohsweken Redmen to allow Mike Joseph to pitch for the Jarvis I.S.C. team and continue to pitch in the Erie League the following rule as been changed. Each team was contacted and were allowed to vote.
The old rule: 20. Each team is allowed 1 senior player but that player cannot be a pitcher.
The new rule: 20. Each team will be allowed 2 senior player's. One player shall be a positional player and the other player may be a pitcher.Any team will be allowed to use a senior pitcher during the season but that pitcher will not be allowed to pitch in the Erie League Tournament at the end of the season.
These player's will still have to be on the league roster to be allowed to play during the season.
If you have any questions please contact the Erie League President.
Sunday, June 6
Explanation Of New ISC Player Rule
I have had a couple of people ask about the new rule and were a little confused. I will try to explain it easier.
Each team is allowed to have 2 player's that are playing ISC ball. One player can be a pitcher and the other a positional player. You are not allowed 2 pitcher's or 2 positional player's, thay must be one of each. The positional player can play during the season and in the league tournament. But the pitcher may only pitch in the league and not in the league tournament. The pitcher cannot play in the league tournament even if he is not pitching.
Any team found violating this rule will be tossed from the league tournament.
Tuesday, June 8
League Mercy Rule
Due to a typing error the league mercy rule was not included in the handout to each team. The mercy rule for league play is 10 runs after 5 innings. For the league tournament it is 7 runs after 5 innings.
Thanks
Tuesday, July 13
Ontario Intermediate Rankings as of July 9th
Thursday, July 22
O.A.S.A. Int. B Tournament Results
Sunday, August 8
New Intermediate Rankings
Monday, August 30
Fisherville A's place 2nd at NAFA A Major
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2004 NAFA "A-Major" World Series
Final Order of Finish and All World Team
Fun Valley Sports Complex, Hutchinson, Kansas
Final Standings
1-Boise Clippers, Idaho, 6-1 (Reclassified to "AA")
2-Fisherville A's, Ontario, Canada, 4-2 (Possibly reclassified to "AA")
3-Ricola, New Jersey, 4-2, (Possibly reclassified to "AA")
4-Abie's Bar, Michigan, 3-2
5-Rice Lake Orangemen, Wisconsin, 4-2
5-Hutchinson Amigo's, Kansas, 5-2
7-Boise Brewers, Idaho, 3-2
7-Odin FP, Minnesota, 3-2
9-Hamilton Merchants, Iowa, 2-2
9-L-X, Wisconsin, 1-2
9-Healthtech, Colorado, 1-2
9-Hamilton Hawks, Ontario, Canada, 1-2
13-Scarlett's, South Dakota, 2-2
14-Village Inn, Wisconsin, 0-3
14-49ers, Oklahoma, 0-3
14-Kings, Utah, 0-3
14-Ramsey Bowen Financial, Illinois, 0-3
14-Richmond Hill Strays, Ontario, Canada, 0-3
2004 "A-Major" All World Team Announced by NAFA Executive Committee
Most Valuable Player-Daric Stith, LF, Boise Clippers
Most Valuable Pitcher-John Clark, Boise Clippers
Best Offensive Player- Shawn Humberger, Boise Clippers
All Three Award Winners become part of the All World Team for 2004
First Team All World
Fisherville, Mike Stone
Fisherville, Greg Bacher
Fisherville, Dan Fulson
Clippers, Brian Stanton
Clippers, Mike Lehman
Clippers, Rod Pancheri
Clippers, Dave Ediss
Abie's Bar, BJ Gulick
Abie's Bar, Dennis Delaney
Amigo's, Mike Reeves
The remaining first team all world selections will be posted on Monday.
Second Team All World
Fisherville, Ron Chambers
Fisherville, Jason Nagel
Boise Brewers, Shane Alder
Clippers, Rob Bobneau
Abie's Bar, Kevin Knox
Hamilton Co. Merchants, Henry Schelb
Scarlett's, Tim Hoover
Amigos, Tommy Garcia
The remaining second team all world will be posted on Monday
Tuesday, August 10
Cayuga Rebels Win O.R.S.A. Championship
Thursday, September 2
2004 Erie League MVPlayer and MVPitcher voting
Monday, September 6
Caledonia Sox Win Erie League Championship
The Caledonia Sox went undefeated beating Cayuga in the final for the 2004 Erie League Championship.
Final order of finish:
1. Caledonia Sox
2. Cayuga Rebels
3. Smithville Storm
4. Fisherville A's
5. Jarvis Rock
5. Simcoe Moose
7. Dunnville Thunder
7. Ohsweken Redmen
9. Dunnville Sharks
Hope to see all teams back next year.
Erie League Executive
Monday, September 6
Stoney Creek Gators Win Silver Medal
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Wednesday, September 22
Final 2004 Ontario Masters Rankings
Tuesday, October 5
2004 Year- End Ontario Top 10 Intermediate Rankings
Congratulations to the Fisherville A's for getting an honourable mention.
Congratulations to the ...
Wednesday, November 3
2004 Masters Fastball Recap And A Look Ahead To 2005
League Rules 2004 Season
Erie League Fastball
Rules 2004
1. The team roster must be in the hands of the league president by June 14, 2004. Failure to do so will result in a late fee of $30.00. If a team roster is not submitted by July 1, 2004, the team will be suspended from league play for the entire season and all games are nullified.
2. Each teams roster is subject to the approval of the league executive.
3. Ineligible players will be subject to discipline by the league executive. Teams using ineligible players will forfeit all games that such player has played in.
4. Teams may add players to the roster after the June 14th deadline, subject to the approval of the league executive. However, no player(s) may be deleted to make room for additional players. The form requesting players to be added to your existing roster must be completed and forwarded to the league president as soon as possible.
5. No player(s) are to be added to the team roster after July 1, 2004.
6. Each team is allowed to sign 17 players. The coaches on the roster (limit of 2) are only eligible to play if there are not enough players to field a team.
7. In the event of a rainout, the opposing team and umpires must be notified as soon as possible. Rained out games are to be completed as soon as possible. You are required to offer 2 dates for rescheduling and allow 48 hours notice of these dates to the opposing team. The opposing team is required to accept 1 of the dates offered or face a possible forfeit and $125.00 fine. (Penalties for uncompleted games with no reason shall result in a $50 fine for both teams.)
8. The entry fee consists of 2 parts: $100.00 entry fee and $150.00 bond ($300.00 for any team new to the league). The bond will be used to pay any fines incurred. If the bond is used up, it must be replaced within 2 weeks or the team will be suspended from further league play. Any team that fails to finish the season will forfeit their entire bond. All first year teams are considered on probation for their first year of play in the league.
9. The Erie Fastball League is not affiliated with O.R.S.A. or the O.A.S.A. Teams wishing to enter play downs in either federation must do so on their own.
10. Teams are required to use Red Dot, Spalding 177, Worth K Master or Dynaflite balls only. At least 2 new balls must be supplied by the home team at the start of each game. Batting helmets with ear covers on both sides must be worn at all times while batting and while on base. Umpires will strictly enforce this rule.
11. Games will be 7 innings. There is a time limit of 2 hours and 15 minutes. No new inning shall start after the time limit. In the event of a tie, the international tie-breaker will begin in the top of the 8th inning, play will continue until the time limit is reached and no new inning will start after the time limit.
12. If a game is cancelled for any reason other that a rainout, 48 hours notice must be given to the opposing team. Conflicts arising over cancelled games may be referred to the league executive who will then make a ruling regarding points and fines. The decision of the league executive will be final.
13. Each team is required to complete and submit an umpires card via email to the league stats secretary after each game. A $10.00 fine will be imposed for each incomplete or unsubmitted umpires card. Umpire cards must be postmarked within 1 week of completed games. In the event of a forfeit each team must still submit a completed umpire card within 1 week of the forfeit. A completed card consists of: game#, opposing team MVP, including name and position played; date; regular or re-scheduled game; name of team sending in the card and details of any irregularities.
14. Four point games are allowed after July 15th.
15. League Format - The league consists of 10 teams. The schedule consists of 18 games. League play begins May 17th,2004 and will conclude August20th, 2004. Teams have until August 27th, to complete any cancelled games, after this date the league standings are final. All game reports are to in by Sunday August 29th, 2004 by 12:00pm to count in the standings.
In the event of a tie in the standings the tie will be broken as follows:
1. Record against each other.
2. Team with the most wins.
3. Run differential in games against each other.
4. Run differential in overall league play.
In all playoff games, the team with the higher number of points during the season will be the home team.
16. No team shall be allowed to conduct batting practice 30 minutes prior to game time.
17. Only bats with a BTF 1.20 rating or less will be allowed for play in the league.
18. Umpires to be paid at ground rules in cash only (no cheques).
19. If Umpires are more than 15 minutes late for a game, only half fees are to be paid.
20. Each team will be allowed 2 senior player's. One player shall be a positional player and the other player may be a pitcher .Any team will be allowed to use a senior pitcher during the season but that pitcher will not be allowed to pitch in the Erie League Tournament at the end of the season.
21. Mercy Rule: For league play shall be 10 runs after 5 innings. For the league tournament will be 7 runs after 5 innings.
22. The League Tournament will be held on September 3rd,4th, and 5th, in Dunnville
Wednesday, November 3
2005 ISC and ISC II Ontario Qualifier Tournaments
Wednesday, November 3
November Ball Yard Tidbits
Tuesday, November 16
November Tidbits
Saturday, November 20
ISC II Eligibility Guidelines and Ineligible Pitchers List
Saturday, November 20
Ontario Masters News
Thursday, December 2
Kitchener Senior Fastball Update
New O.A.S.A. Masters Rules for 2005
