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Originally Posted by Big Slick
I very much agree with Irish with everything he said. Except when the time comes, I will begrudgingly submit to a BC; heck, my employment is contingent on undergoing child abuse training (because 3 or 4 people were asleep at the wheel - the article mentions what I'm referring to).
An unfortunate by-product for ASA or other softball organizations demanding these for umpires is those umpires who only work adult slow pitch. Why would they need to submit to BC's?
I mean, if we wanted to determine someone character a priori, wouldn't we ask them how much umpiring money they reported on their taxes? 
(Tis the season, many happy returns) |
At this point in time, each ASA local association has the option to require background checks on their umpires or not. In my association, if an umpire indicates to us that s/he only works adult slowpitch, we do not require a background check.
However, I have recently learned that any umpire that is assigned to work this year at Hall of Fame Stadium in OKC at any level is required to undergo a background check. This is a directive from the National Office.