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Originally Posted by uxley11
if anyone has been certified in Ohio by OHSSA I was wondering if that person could give me an insight on what the certification process is like. Currently I will be taking 8 2-hour class, continued by a 6 hour mechanic's session. I would like to know what the mechanics session entails. It seems very complicated right now. Thanks
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It only seems complicated because its new to you. The classes cover everything, but mostly rules-- learn them. The mechanics will teach you how to signal, stand, move, what to look for, ect...all those things to help you manage the game in a professional manner. Once you are in the mech session, it will start to make sense...
Your 1st year dues to OHSSA may be part of the class cost, but you will need to buy the "gear". Several sporting goods companies have package prices to get you started--look online- Honigs is one...
1st year umps, class II, will work lower level ball, grade school, maybe some frosh, depending on your area. Your class teacher will give you 1 or several game assignors names to call and schedule your games.
OHSSA requires 4 manatory meeting attendences each year- your association will let you know of dates. This years 1st mtg, in my area, starts Feb 18, 2007 with last mtgs around April 15.
Listen to your experienced partner. They are there to help you. Have fun.