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LLPA13UmpDan · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 13, 2006, 11:02pm

Hey Guys...I was sent here by another member. My name is Dan, im 15. From Milton, Pa. I umpire in PA LL District 13. This is my first year of umpiring, and ive gotten allot of experience early. Did about 35 reg. season games on a 2 man crew, both from behind the plate and the bases. Im currently doin 9-10 All stars and I love it. Im one of the fortnuate younsters out there...I got all the gear and uniforms i need. Hope to do more games next season after this.

Dan

aceholleran · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 01:28pm

... in welcoming you, Dan.

Ace

BBUMP99 · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 01:39pm

Dan, I welcome you also...Now I stand with Ace, but behind him, so he thinks he is still alone...

waltjp · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 01:57pm

Lining up, single file behind Ace. Welcome, Dan.

SanDiegoSteve · #5 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 02:24pm

Howdy Dan! #4.

nickrego · #6 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 02:28pm

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to umpiring.

I suggest you spend some time reading posts before you post yourself. Figure out who to listen too, who to ignore, what information we need to answer a question, and what our abbreviations are.

Looking forward to your posts.

BigUmp56 · #7 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 02:58pm

Welcome, Dan. It's great to see younger umpires stepping up to learn this avocation. You'll find the most grizzled of veterans here who aren't afraid to ruffle a few feathers when giving advice. Just remember that it's always intended to further the art of officiating and accept it in that spirit.

Tim.

mbyron · #8 (**permalink**) Fri Jul 14, 2006, 04:06pm

Tim's right. I would add that you'll find a few veterans here who aren't afraid to use apostrophes when necessary. Just remember that it's always intended to further the art of communication, and accept it in that spirit.