Clinics....and what you do with that information.

[Skahtboi]

Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
Now, here is the next issue with which I have concerns that some gypsies/greens tend to disagree. When making assignments and/or recommendations for tournaments whether state, regional or national, an umpire who dedicates their time and abilities to the ASA program will receive preference IF QUALIFIED to work the tournament. [/B]

But do the gypsies/greens really care about state, regional or national tournaments? I mean, let's face it, there really isn't a ton of money to be made there, and isn't that what they are really wanting? The big bucks made quickly.

State and National tourneys are, or at least should be, a recognition of one's ablities and help/dedication to the program. I couldn't agree more. But, let me ask you this. If you are in an area where your umpiring association covers both ASA and USSSA(or even XYZ) equally, because that is what your clients/customers want, would you not feel the need to bestow the honor of a State or Regional tourney to that person(s) who best served the association?