All of the above.
The money is probably the #1 benefit. It pays for everything that falls under the category of summer fun.
I am off every July-Aug so it gives some structure to my days (nights).
Umpiring has become more fun this year (my 6th) as my confidence level and mechanics took a significant jump.
I do give back by working charity tournaments, performing evaluations and instructing.
And who doesn't love working with the girls? A team in a tournament 2 weeks ago announced that they didn't wear underwear. I offered to be their personal umpire.
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