[SWFLguy]

I'll tell you one thing. The Part 1 Federation test
this year was HORRIBLE-- from the standpoint of
a retired educator (32 years) and an umpire (48).
Way too heavy on definitions---very little actual
play situations and almost no mechanics !!
I wish "the powers that be" would stop using reading
tests and start testing for actual umpiring knowledge.

btw-- the FHSAA used it for an open book test this year.
I'm also hoping they will devise their own test as they do for
the closed book version.