BR in Kansas

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by c4in

Smells too fishy? Troll? Not in about 15 years have I had fun doing that. This was an honest post about a tourney I worked this weekend. For those of you who endeavor in the beer swilling realm of adult slow pitch, you would be very surprised at the talent that can be found at the lower levels where it still resembles a sport instead of an outdoor keg party.

The majority of us are primarily ASA JO FP umpires. Just FYI.

You have a strange angle there troll.

You are touting some 2nd rate league .. 10U at that, and slamming girls abilities at the same time.. then pretending you are walking tall in a land of beer league umpires, when most of us work JO FP at the highest levels.

Strange.

[DonInKansas]

Where in Kansas??

[c4in]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

The majority of us are primarily ASA JO FP umpires. Just FYI.

You have a strange angle there troll.

You are touting some 2nd rate league .. 10U at that, and slamming girls abilities at the same time.. then pretending you are walking tall in a land of beer league umpires, when most of us work JO FP at the highest levels.

Strange.

Sarcasm - a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual

What you perceive as "slamming girls" was the not the point. I only girls games and think they acctually have more talent as boys at the younger age.
The statement was sarcasm directed ot Irish's statement about OBS not belonging in softball.

I am short, more like a Hobbitt than a troll. (it's that sarcasm thing again)

And as far as ASA...Up untill a few years ago, thats all we had in this area. However, most of the smaller towns are switching from ASA to Babe Ruth because of ASA's large increase of fees (my town switched this year).

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by c4in

Sarcasm - ...

I appreciate a good sarcastic comment to make a point, or even just for a laugh. But, using sarcasm does come with a risk that people will take your comment for what it actually says.

I, for one, use sarcasm from time-to-time, and sometimes suffer the consequences, too. And, I've been posting here for years so most of the other regulars know how to recognized my (supposed) wit.

Your first post was complimentary to the 10U's (as I took it). Maybe time to chaulk this thread up and move on.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by c4in

Sarcasm - a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual

Try this next time:

And as far as ASA...Up untill a few years ago, thats all we had in this area. However, most of the smaller towns are switching from ASA to Babe Ruth because of ASA's large increase of fees (my town switched this year).

What large increase in fees? Must be something local.

[c4in]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Try this next time:

Understood, thanks.

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

What large increase in fees? Must be something local.

I am not a member of the sports board, so I am not sure what the amount was. Just that it was a rather large increase. Understand, my town is very small, so I don't think the increase would have to be much larger that a couple of hundred to make them look for other organizations. I do know the town ( much larger than my town) just West of me is in its last year of ASA. They are changing to Babe Ruth next year for thier youth ball. I do think they are staying with ASA for adult.

Which ever rule set you work with, it is still just a rule set. From my experience, they all seem to change over time, some good changes, some rather dumb changes. I have not worked with Fed rules, but have been kicking the idea around.

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by c4in

Understood, thanks.




I am not a member of the sports board, so I am not sure what the amount was. Just that it was a rather large increase. Understand, my town is very small, so I don't think the increase would have to be much larger that a couple of hundred to make them look for other organizations. I do know the town ( much larger than my town) just West of me is in its last year of ASA. They are changing to Babe Ruth next year for thier youth ball. I do think they are staying with ASA for adult.

Which ever rule set you work with, it is still just a rule set. From my experience, they all seem to change over time, some good changes, some rather dumb changes. I have not worked with Fed rules, but have been kicking the idea around.

I too, am kind of curious as to what fees have gone up.....team registrations havent increased.....umpire fees going up are a good thing......

If cities want to settle for a lessor organization fine....Im just curious as to what fees have gone up? fieldowners insurance?