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Originally posted by BretMan
Yes, he assured me it was the right place. Simply attend 3 out of 4 weekly meetings, pay your ASA and association fees, and by golly, you too will be a card-carrying, officially certified, honest-to-goodnes ASA umpire!
I asked if I would be required to take the ASA test at the end of the classes. No, I was told, you can take it for practice, but we don't require it for certification.
I bet that's NOT the way they do it in Delaware, Mike!
[Edited by BretMan on Mar 7th, 2005 at 02:51 PM]
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I've been saying that for years.
We have 5 consecutive 2 1/2 classes (each Wed in March). We skim the definitions, cover a fair amount of equipment and field facts, just enough to get a rookie's feet wet.
We use about three people a night so you don't get bored listening to the same person all the time. Will read some rules, but usually put the book down and go from there. We encourage questions, but not "what if" questions. The students are told that we will answer any question, what if's included at the end of the evening.
A test is given on last night, but will walk around room and help out by walking them through a play, but not just outright give them the answer.
A state school is required within the first 3 years. Due to size, we only go one day. Lecture while we work. Strongly urge everyone to go first year. We also encourage all umpires to attend every clinic possible.
Not perfect, but we have a feeling of accomplishment, especially when watching the rookie umpire develope. Good feeling.