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Originally Posted by bkbjones
I'm not very politically correct, so here goes.
If you have a commitment in ASA, NFHS or NCAA you honor that commitment. (IMHO if you are working "other" associations, bust 'em.)
If you are working rec leagues (Class B), you need to get to Class A.
Talk to your UIC if considerations like travel expenses, hotel rooms, etc., are important. Get all that stuff straightened out way in advance.
Do other associations not offer some assistance for umpires going to ASA championship play tournaments out of town? We don't make our umpires rich, but we do offer some per diem, travel and other reimbursements. We have a fairly liberal draw policy, so if you need money to go you can take it out of your earnings.
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You surely aren't talking about the ASA district I live in, John. Not when you mention words like "assistance"
I'd like to be loyal and all that to just a single organization, but I don't really care for a steady diet of rec ball. And that's about all there is in my district in Pa. When Mike's counterpart calls, I see about dropping any other groups and go running. But not when the local calls - I'll work his tournaments when I have nothing better to do. Another point is that loyalty must be a 2-way street, unfortunately, it's not in PA's district 4.