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I'll say it again, just to make the point: Umpiring in the LL WS (Williamsport) will be 5-10 years behind regions in quality.
The waiting list is that long (One needs to do state, then a regional or two before being put on the waiting list). Right now it's a 5-10 year wait between placement on the WS approved list and actually being called. 3-5 years for other age groups and all softball.
This was been an agenda item at the last LL Congress (My guess would be the last several too) and was shot down (Failed to even get to a vote).
IMO they should take the top x rated umpires from the last two years regionals for next year. Add in a mix of the good old boys for line umpires and perhaps bases & move forward. Umpires would need the advance notice in most cases, as doing a regional then WS would mean at least three if not four weeks away from work and family. Even if this was a paid gig (Ha ha) that would be too much for most folks.
A mechanics change or two would be good but that's a whole different thread .....
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