[QUOTE]Originally posted by T Alan:
[B]I have watched the Big League Championship Game, the Pony championship Game, something called the "Senior" Babe Ruth Championship game, all on my Dish.
These games, alng with the current LLWS, have one thing in common.
The umpires in all these games are working for FREE.
T - another problem I see is that those who do get paid and are good umpires do not want to give back where they started.
I started out at LL and then progressed to higher levels. I have not umpired college yet but that is in my future plans.
Since I started out in LL where they allowed me time to develop, I feel I should give something back to them. I also volunteer my services in assisting with the training program.
Umpiring in LL All Stars and for that matter any LL game IMO is like a "catch 22". All involved want quality umpiring but do not want to pay for it.
I'm sure you have spent some money on attending clinics / mileage to and from games along with the latest equipment. Money doesn't grow on trees.
Also, as others have stated Politics are involved.
Pete Booth
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