Timer / watch

SRW

Put a timer on the fence even though they are banned. I like contributing to the collection.

a$s.

😛 🙄

MichaelVA2000

Dakota wrote
Just for fun... when you do timed games, what "equipment" do you use?

During tournaments where the UIC wants a timer on the fence, I use an Eagle Timer. Otherwise I use a carabiner clip watch that's worn on a belt loop. It's long enough that the watch enters the top of my front pocket.

NM FP Ump

I put the countdown timer on the fence, after pregame I walk over to the timer, announce we are on the clock and hit the start button. Then I ask the official book what time he has and write it on their lineup card. Covers all the bases, so far.

Stu Clary

None of the above. I cut the straps off of a wrist watch and velcroved it to the back of my indicator.

Stu Clary

BTW...

http://forum.officiating.com/showthread.php?t=21426

Dutch Alex

I also don't use any of these: I've got the official scorer to keep time...😉

IRISHMAFIA

There is no option for me.

I keep a watch in my left hip pocket and have had absolutely no problem with the math since the Kinddergarten.

dtwsd

Stu Clary wrote
None of the above. I cut the straps off of a wrist watch and velcroved it to the back of my indicator.

Ditto

Dholloway1962

I use countdown time but keep it in vibrating mode. That way I know when it is up and it feels so good when it goes off 😎

Steve M

Now & then I'll do a game that has a time limit. When I do, I use a watch, that I keep in my ball bag. On the home lineup card, I'll note the start time and then note the end time. I usually look after the first inning to see what pace the players have set and then again when I think there may be less than 20 minutes left.

NCASAUmp

I usually kept a cheap digital watch that counts down in my ball bag or pocket.

That was until the leagues around here bought new scoreboards with the timer on the board.

Big. Bright. Numbers.

wadeintothem

Timer. We dont cheat like in Seattle. 😀

Stu Clary

Dholloway1962 wrote
I use countdown time but keep it in vibrating mode. That way I know when it is up and it feels so good when it goes off :cool:

There's a female ump I work with that does that too.

Skahtboi

For the purpose of this poll, my answer would be none of the above. I use a cheap watch with a timer function on it, that is attached to the right temple guard of my face mask. Easy to use, no fumbling or worrying about miscalculated math. Just set the watch for however long the time limit is, and start it.

FullCount

DHolloway-

What brand / type is your countdown timer? I've been looking for a countdown that you could either set to vibrate or just turn off the alarm but have not been able to find one. What do you have and where did you find it?

wadeintothem

FullCount wrote
DHolloway-

What brand / type is your countdown timer? I've been looking for a countdown that you could either set to vibrate or just turn off the alarm but have not been able to find one. What do you have and where did you find it?

It took a foul ball.. but mine stopped beeping.

CecilOne

CecilOne wrote
Mask,chest protector, cup,shin guards, indicator, brush, flip coin, lineup holder. 😉
Oh, you mean timinq equpment. 🙂

A stop watch in my pocket (Casio "multifunction sports watch").
A display timer if the tournament or UIC provides one.
I do not synchronize time of day with anyone, just announce "timer starting now".
In most tourneys, that is shortly after the plate conference, when I have told the coaches the above.

The Poll function only allows one vote, but my answer has two components (third and fifth choices) and no "fumble / mumble ". 😎

shipwreck

IRISHMAFIA wrote
There is no option for me.

I keep a watch in my left hip pocket and have had absolutely no problem with the math since the Kinddergarten.

Maybe no problem with math, but your spelling sure could use some help.

Dave

Dakota

shipwreck wrote
Maybe no problem with math, but your spelling sure could use some help.

Dave

And, if you look at his recent posts, it hasn't improved much in the the 4 years since, either. 😉

shipwreck

I shouldn't be worrying about someone's spelling when here I am remarking about a post that is over 4 years old. Get a life shipwreck.

Dave