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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Now, I don't know these fellas in Boston. I happen to like Boston. It's a fun town (LOVE going to the Hong Kong for their Scorpion Bowls or to Pizzeria Regina's for a slice of pie). However, a sudden realization just came over me, and if I'm wrong, I certainly mean no offense to their crew...
How do you KNOW these guys are certified? Anyone can buy the ASA shirt and pants. Anyone can wear ASA on their shirt or cap. That only means, well, they bought the uniform. We don't know if they are certified ASA.
Many years ago, I called a local league that played under ASA rules. Our uniforms were almost 100% ASA (not everyone forked over the dough to buy Fechheimer pants). Put our crew next to a tournament crew, and you couldn't tell the difference.
So again... How do you know they're legit ASA?
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BC the league basically calls up the local office and asks for 2 umpires every night, they umps get their assignments from the league office as to what fields they go to each night. Ive had some of the same umps in this 2 ump league, ump other leagues (via the ASA office). thats how i know they are legit ASA umps. The only caveat would be if the boston ASA umps dont have to be certified and attend clinics, then I take back the last 2 pages of this thread.