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Originally Posted by johnnyg08
Interesting...is there a reason? Or is it something you've always done?
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We've always done it - not as observers - they congratulate the kids too. The coaches thank them for umpiring.
The umpires are part of the league, not a foreign legion. They know many of the kids. For most of them, it's a way to stay involved after their own kids graduate.
Those who think their objective is to umpire and hightail it wouldn't like it here.
And it's a good lesson for all - the game is over - get on with it.
We think we're doing it the right way.