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Originally Posted by wadeintothem
The prescribed mechanic for thousands of beer league umpires is to show up in jean shorts, ripped tshirt, and flip flops or to get drafted out of the stands.
I think you guys are talking apples and oranges with this guy. You guys are talking ASA Slow Pitch Championship standards. This guy calls the games with a cig hanging from his mouth because thousands of other beer league umps do it.
2 different animals.
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While you response is rather crude and demeaning to the majority of umpires in slow pitch softball, it does make a point.
Most of us slug it out on one man diamonds with players who are accomplished in everything BUT softball.
The ASA manuals are written to develop umpires to the highest level.
I wish you well in your trip to the top echelons of softball nirvanna.
I doubt, however, you will get there faster by bashing all of us who work the games you no longer need. I can assure you I wear nothing but approved clothing and spend a lot of time learning the rules and attending meetings and clinics.
I am limited to a few games a week, and an occasional local tournament.
But, no matter the level of play, I work hard to make the game run smoothly and enjoyably for the players.