First college level game...

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

It is obvious most of you have no idea what the actual registration rate for an ASA umpireis, even though it is clearly noted in the code.

And I'm not going to tell you. Look it up.

The code is not relevent. we pay our yearly dues to our association.... ASA's take vs the association take when its divied up is another matter.

Although some of you guys are getting jacked on your dues thats for sure. WAY too much.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

College Umps around here are organizing really well under the leadership of moz..but NCAA umping still requires a lot of *** kissing of coaches. I'm sure its worse where there is entirely no organization. Coaches, not umpires, truely decide your fate. That is why an organization would be nice.

Dunno if thats such a bad thing... some of the (female) coaches are kinda hot.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

Dunno if thats such a bad thing... some of the (female) coaches are kinda hot.

And I'm sure these hot elite level college coaches who hang out on a university campus all day are very impressed with some goofy drooling umpires....

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

Well I paid $50 to get my ASA card and the guys in texas have to pay $75 for theirs.
So, yes I agree with you I have no idea what the rate is.

We do??? I hadn't heard this. I paid a total of $45.00. $20.00 to my local association, and $25.00 to Texas ASA.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

We do??? I hadn't heard this. I paid a total of $45.00. $20.00 to my local association, and $25.00 to Texas ASA.

That is a lot more reasonable. I was thinking Texas really lost their mind now.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

We do??? I hadn't heard this. I paid a total of $45.00. $20.00 to my local association, and $25.00 to Texas ASA.

In this area, we paid $63.00. Hell not even sure which got what. Not really
worried about it. Work two tournaments and it all comes back.

[NCASAUmp]

In NC, we pay $65. I'm not sure where it all goes, though. Never asked, really.

[topper]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

In NC, we pay $65. I'm not sure where it all goes, though. Never asked, really.

Maybe that's written in the ASA code as well. I doubt it.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

We do??? I hadn't heard this. I paid a total of $45.00. $20.00 to my local association, and $25.00 to Texas ASA.

thats what the guys from houston/beaumont told me this past year.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

We do??? I hadn't heard this. I paid a total of $45.00. $20.00 to my local association, and $25.00 to Texas ASA.

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

In this area, we paid $63.00. Hell not even sure which got what. Not really
worried about it. Work two tournaments and it all comes back.

Dang.... you work cheap.... I usually make $200 a tourney

[AtlUmpSteve]

ASA gets $15 per umpire, to pay for rulebook, insurance, and sustain the National Office Umpire program. Whatever you pay in your area, the balance stays in your local association, to sustain your local programs.

We pay $45 in Georgia; part of the extra $30 goes into a travel fund that pays the travel costs of Georgia umpires to out-of-state National Tournaments. Part goes to compensate the State UIC staff, part goes to meet training and meeting expenses. Part goes to the state association general budget. I would presume that the costs in your states go toward similar expenses.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

thats what the guys from houston/beaumont told me this past year.

Houston ASA is a separate entity from Texas ASA.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Houston ASA is a separate entity from Texas ASA.

Indeed it is.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

The code is not relevent. we pay our yearly dues to our association.... ASA's take vs the association take when its divied up is another matter.

It's relevant to a conversation discussing how much "ASA" charges for a book.

Although some of you guys are getting jacked on your dues thats for sure. WAY too much.

Some do, some don't.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Why do you bother, Sam. I'm well aware of that and have worked with quite a few. Some from your area. But the discussion is based on the perception that because someone works NCAA, they are the best. It just isn't a fact.

BTW, of course, they are a OPINIONS which is most of what is offered on any message board, including this one.

The point of this comment?

As opposed to being a leech and expecting everything for nothing?

Actually, EXACTLY like the companies you mentioned. The people they hire are NOT necessarily the BEST, but as you noted, the best AVAILABLE who is willing to do the job they way the COMPANY wants it for the money the company wants to pay. In many cases that involves sucking up to certain people, being a "yes" person, and totally abandoning any level of ethics, morality or loyalty. That's a pretty harsh insinuation about the NCAA folks and your fellow umpires.

Then again, I didn't say it, you did.

Your right. AmWay or any other pyramid scheme can do the same?? Those at the top get a percentage of the company fees, from there it trickles down...to those who...who generate some type of registration...whether it be team..insurance...umpire...uniform..etc..?? Thats why a $3.00 rule book cost $50-$65.00?