[mick]

Originally posted by Mike Follett

I'm not sure if I'm following you here.
Are you saying that maybe he wasn't qualified to be there?

If it was strictly based on a resume of LL volunteering and service, I know of many fine umpires who should have been there a long time ago. I also know of some who got there quick because they were memebers of the good old boy club. Nothing new there.
That's not just a LL thing, though..........
If you officiate any sport, for any length of time, you soon enough experience the politics of the sports official.

"I think the following are important attributes for working those games:

A resume of Little League volunteering

A willingness to support Little League at all levels

Participation in a Little League umpiring clinic

An understanding employer

Having a good moral character

Basic Umpiring skills"

Mike,
Of course, each umpire is "Qualified" !
My opinion (I started with "I think...") of the qualifications is based upon observation.
mick