Help Wanted (article on recruiting new officials)

[SE Minnestoa Re]

Originally Posted by Andy

I am a softball umpire here in AZ.

We are desperately trying to recruit and retain officials for both HS and summer league play.

I have spoken to several HS and club based softball teams about the players taking up umpiring when they are done playing and the most common response I get is:

No, thank you. I have seen the crap you guys take from my parents and the fans while I have been playing for the last several years. I don't need that.

That is the truth. Combine it with employers that don't want to be flexible, it is a wonder we get anyone to want to work games.