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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
I did read the FVB site, entirely. (They should change their password, since one of my friends let's me use his.)
While your talent will get you playoff assignments, if you are working crap ball in the sticks, you won't get seen as easily. Jeff received his first baseball playoff game this year with the IHSA. So did, 18 Registered and 22 recognized officials throughout the state. By the way, when was the last time that an umpire was assigned beyong the Sectionals, that was independent and lived in the Chicago area?
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No, Jeff got his first IHSA assigned Baseball playoff and 5th total assignment between all the sports. This was my first since I reapplied in baseball. The Regional level used to be assigned by assignors and schools about 5 years ago. They changed that and this was my first since I reapplied for a baseball license.
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
By the way, when was the last time that an umpire was assigned beyong the Sectionals, that was independent and lived in the Chicago area?
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Who cares? I do not know the answer to this and it is not relevant to the individual that asked the question. He is looking to join an association, not make the State Finals next year. If he lives in Evanston, going to some of those schools that UMPS has might be far as well. Not sure I would want to travel from where I live to near Evanston on a regular basis.
If you want to pump up UMPS, that is your right. But this is not about any one organization. He could belong to many if he wants to. Others do it and they are on this board. Bob is a member of multiple organizations. I am a member of multiple organizations. Dave Alstadt (AOA Bastball Board President) is a member of multiple organizations. Bob Copas(worked the Class AA State Finals) is a member of multiple organizations. We all choose the ones that works for us and we work the season.
Peace