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f ~" ~~'~~ i~ i ~. !~ ~~ ~ ~ i 1 ~ ~ , I -( Topics for meeting with City of Elk River, MN 11-18-09.6:30 PM ISA is the safest version of softball in the U.S. today. • Bat safety checks- ISA approved bat standazds only. • Ball Safety checks- ISA approved and ISA stamped .44 375 allowed only. • Strict player classification. • Hit by batted ball bat safety check. • Longest baselines in softball in the U.S today. • 53 ft pitchers rubber. • 2 million dollar liability insurance per occurrence. • More home runs allowed than any other association to protect the fielders. • Professional umpire staff trained and certified by ISA National Chief Umpire. • ISA state directors are all certified in first aid and defibrillator operation. Respectful Organization • In the history of ISA softball played at Elk River never had to have police called because of any occun•ences due to players or fans. • MN ISA staff always cleaned and maintained the park during and after events. • MN ISA always paid fees and deposits on time. • ISA has been in business for 26 years. • We offer several levels of play, Men's Elite, C, D, E, Co-Ed Competitive, CaEd Recreational, Women's Competitive, Women's Recreational, 18U Boys, and Girls Fastpitch. • The Elk River Lake Orono Complex will be awarded the 2009 Northern States complex of the yeaz on December 4`h 2009 at the ISA National Convention in Nashville TN. Most unique version of softball today • Ability to steal bases in softball. • More home runs allowed per division than other associations. • 0-0 count three balls and three strikes. All other associations use 1-1 count with a three balls and two strikes. • MN ISA and ISA was formed by players for players. Some of the original founders still play ISAlSSUSA today. Future of ISA in Minnesota • MN ISA wants to build relationships with cities and recreation departments to serve the community with a new updated game of softball for all levels to enjoy. • MN ISA would like to provide training for current officials. And also bring on some of our already experienced officials to the game in your city. • MN ISA would like to qualify teams to be sent to the ISA Softball World Series in Polk County Florida in 2010. • We feel that bringing this game to your city will encourage sportsmanship and athleticism in a new and unique way. • We will stove to provide the players and fans with the highest trained officials, and knowledgeable, professional state directors. MN ISA will always be about safety and quality here in MN, Not quantity and forcing teams to play only 1 version of softball in the metro area. We look forward to working with your city and your recreation department to have along-term relationship. Derrick Bollea Minnesota State Director