ASA Uniform Questions

[NCASAUmp]

One other thing. If you buy the lined ASA jacket from them, and you find that the zipper is on the wrong side, check the label. If it says, "Made in Pakistan," give them a call. Apparently, they had a bad batch come in from Pakistan, and they were not up to specs. I purchased a jacket recently, and mine was from that batch. The pull for the zipper was on the left, not the right. And without a doubt, the "large" was not large at all!

They gave me no problems with exchanging the jacket. Good customer service. Kudos.

[Stu Clary]

I've notice that ASA (at officialgear.com) offers shirts both with and without "ASA" on the left chest. Is either (that is, with or without the logo) acceptable?

I bought shirts without the logo, thinking I could use the same shirts for both federation and ASA games. Do I need to buy another set of shirts?

[Dakota]

That would depend on your local association, tournament directors, etc. For ASA nationals, you'll need ASA-logoed stuff. For local games, local rules apply.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

I've notice that ASA (at officialgear.com) offers shirts both with and without "ASA" on the left chest. Is either (that is, with or without the logo) acceptable?

I bought shirts without the logo, thinking I could use the same shirts for both federation and ASA games. Do I need to buy another set of shirts?

Maybe you should have asked before you made a purchase. For ASA games you should wear the ASA shirt.

[Stu Clary]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Maybe you should have asked before you made a purchase. For ASA games you should wear the ASA shirt.

Yes, you're right. Thanks.

I fully intend to get an ASA logo set...I asked the question trying to see if I can get away w/just the plain shirts for the time being.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Yes, you're right. Thanks.

I fully intend to get an ASA logo set...I asked the question trying to see if I can get away w/just the plain shirts for the time being.

Stu, ask your local assignor or association UIC. That is whom you need to satisfy as you first start out. In our area, some associations would accept that for local league play. Some would not.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Yes, you're right. Thanks.

I fully intend to get an ASA logo set...I asked the question trying to see if I can get away w/just the plain shirts for the time being.

You may also want to check with fellow umpires in your association. Some associations will permit you to wear the older shirts locally and some of the older or retiring umpires will offer newly registered folks their old shirts.

We still have a few who wear the old Elbeco and the polo shirts.

[Stu Clary]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

We still have a few who wear the old Elbeco and the polo shirts.

I'm returning to umpiring after about a 12 year layoff. I always missed sports officiating. A change in careers has allowed me to do more things of my choosing. So I'm *not exactly* a new umpire - But I AM new to working high school games and fastpitch in general.

Let's just say I wish I could still fit into my old Elbeco.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

We still have a few who wear the old Elbeco and the polo shirts.

While I really liked the button up Elbecos, I was never a fan of the old polos.

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

The old timers groused when ASA went to the 'new' pullovers - until they wore them for the first time in July!

Locally, since we work a lot of PONY tournaments where we have to wear the gray pants, we decided to make the gray our 'local' uniform. I still say that ASA will go 'all gray' within a few years...

the NYS High School association is slow and conservative - they only went to the pull overs when it was apparent that the Elbecos were becoming extinct! It is sort of understandable - a lot of the members work up in the North country - Watertown, etc, and might only work 10 games a year..but its a drag down here!


personally, I LOVE the combinations of gray/powder, and the gray/dark blue...

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

I've notice that ASA (at officialgear.com) offers shirts both with and without "ASA" on the left chest. Is either (that is, with or without the logo) acceptable?

I bought shirts without the logo, thinking I could use the same shirts for both federation and ASA games. Do I need to buy another set of shirts?

hey STU. I'm neighbors with you. In the Sacramento area you are expected to have different sets of shirts. the people who don't are definetly looked down upon.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

hey STU. I'm neighbors with you. In the Sacramento area you are expected to have different sets of shirts. the people who don't are definetly looked down upon.

For next year, its more than that for us.. if you are working G. San Joaquin Metro (Stockton stuff) you will likely be fined if you dont wear shirts with the ASA logo.

So if youre planning on migrating to any of the big tournies out this way, you will need ASA logo. Its the uniform.

We'll see how it goes, if its not implemented this year, it will certainly be next year.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

For next year, its more than that for us.. if you are working G. San Joaquin Metro (Stockton stuff) you will likely be fined if you dont wear shirts with the ASA logo.

So if youre planning on migrating to any of the big tournies out this way, you will need ASA logo. Its the uniform.

We'll see how it goes, if its not implemented this year, it will certainly be next year.

I guess I don't understand why someone would umpire a tournament and not have the uniform that the sanctioning body wants. I work under several different sanctioning bodies and I have the right uniforms for each.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Steve M

I guess I don't understand why someone would umpire a tournament and not have the uniform that the sanctioning body wants. I work under several different sanctioning bodies and I have the right uniforms for each.

I agree.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Steve M

I guess I don't understand why someone would umpire a tournament and not have the uniform that the sanctioning body wants. I work under several different sanctioning bodies and I have the right uniforms for each.

Agreed....as a wise, old umpire once said....

Originally Posted by Dakota

...it goes with the territory...