Chest Protector

officialtony · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Mar 28, 2005, 08:59am

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Originally posted by mrm21711

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Originally posted by Rick Friedmann
No, they don't "make us". I was probably unclear. In Ohio new umpires start at Grade 2 where you can do any game EXCEPT high school varsity behind the plate. I'll be doing plates in the travel games (and girls fastpitch) then I'll be upgrading to Grade 1 next season and do varsity plates.
Sorry for the confusion.

The state does not specify what you can work. Class 2 officials cannot work Varsity, no matter what their assignment is (plate/base on the field.)

Sorry, but you are incorrect.

According to 2004-2005 OHSAA Handbook For Officials:

Section X. - 1. - 1.1 - 1.11 ( page 21 )

" High School Varsity - Minimum of one OHSAA Class 1 or Class 2 Baseball umpire required. Regardless of number, all must be Class 1 or Class 2. "

I should also add that you are partially correct. The Tournament Level Requirements ( Sectional, District, Regional, and State ) are -

" Must hold an OHSAA Class 1 Permit in Baseball. "

The post, however, did not relate to that area as it was presented.

[Edited by officialtony on Mar 28th, 2005 at 09:18 AM]