[bkbjones]

Been to two of them and ALWAYS pick up something. One thing that was stressed to me and a couple others in Portland a couple weeks ago: don't use NCAA mechanics in ASA play. I know that several of us do both...and I had gotten to the point where I would use NCAA mechanics most of the time. We shouldn't in ASA because not all of our partners are NCAA umpires, obviously, and we should, in championship play especially, all be on the same page.

It's too bad the hospitality was canceled at the one school. The networking aspect is crucial. If you have a Regional clinic, that is a wonderful place to do just that.

Merle will be in Portland later this month...can't wait to see him again.