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I would say this:
For every big tournament,especially a big national, Youre gonna have umpires who dont "belong" there or dont really know what they are getting into. So you will have a wide range of talent and dedication (Unfortunately). Worry about YOUR games and getting them right.
Sounds like your local national staff needs to work on better planning.
I HEAVILY disagree with the multiple sport statement (but I have year around softball so I can stay sharp) I think you actually LIMIT your growth as an OFFICIAL if you only stick to one sport...and you limit your knowledge of softball if you only do one (FP or SP)
as for the diversity issue...ASA..on the national level .....tends to have only one color to it....maybe getting others looked at and interested in going to the next level isnt such a bad thing overall. Hopefully it wasnt at the expense of quality.
Go to another national. They are usually awesome experiences....
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