Movement Policy?

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

After candidates become state certified, there are two requirements to maintain the certification: 1) Umpires must pass the annual FED rules test with a grade of at least 80%. The test is given out in advance, and then we have a "test session" at a beer hall, where we go around the room, each umpire answering 1 or 2 questions. The correct answers are given by our interpreter if the umpire gets it wrong (they often do). Most umpires show up with blank answer sheets and rule books that have never been opened. Everyone scores 100%, unless they become too drunk to properly use a pencil. This session costs $5, which includes all the beer you can drink (I have no problem with this policy!). 2) At least once every three years, umpires must attend the annual mechanics "clinic." The clinic lasts about three hours, and consists of seeing 10-15 pitches from a pitching machine, with critique from varsity instructors (most of the time you are standing around watching others). The cost of the clinic is $15, and some members bit¢h about the hardship it imposes on them. No other training is offered by the association.

This part was so bad I actually started laughing. Sorry to hear about all this.

Good on you for trying to change this. I'm fortunate enough to live in a state that takes training high school officials in all sports seriously (thanks for your work there, Tim C.!)