[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by edhern

One, a 17/18 wooden bat division on arguing balls and strikes even after "coach, that's enoungh", twice, and then daring me to toss him, which I said that can be arranged and he still kept going. After he's tossed he realizes he is the only coach and has to forfeit. He asks my partner to reconsider and let them finish the game. Yeah right, then the parents start on the way out.

Edhern, I have a recent post concerning some of these same issues. My last 2 CWBL games have beem nightmares to say the least. In fact my partner and I almost called the game in only the 3rd inning this past weekend. It seems as though when I'm finished umpiring these type games it's like I went 10 rounds with Marciano.

Something has to be done about summer ball. It's like some of these teams do not want to play baseball at all but simply show their machoism All they do is complain.
In fact I'm thinking about not doing any more games in this league next year. It's not worth the headaches.

Generally, speaking I haven't had any problems in the 15/16's. Maybe I'm lucky. Basically, Legion, Connie Mack, Mickey Mantle and the Kofax leagues are the best to do. Very limited problems. Stay away from the men's leagues and now this CWBL league unless you are looking to move up.

The men's leagues and CWBL leagues pay slightly higher FFES, but it's plain not worth it at least for me.

Good Luck!

Pete Booth