New Kid (Well niether new nor kid)

Dave Asselin · #1 (**permalink**) Tue May 14, 2002, 07:11pm

Howdy doody boys and girls, I'm obviously new to your forum. I started reading because I am thinking about becoming an umpire in the southern Jersey area. I thought I knew the lion's share of the rules of softball until I began reading. I never realized how truly stupid I am. Info about dragging the foot and base runner interference have my head spinning. I started getting interested when I was umping for my daughter's rec league games as a parent volunteer. It seems I have a knack for it and I can ignore the more boisterous fans out there. I asked a couple of coach friends and they said they'd get me in touch with the right people. Am I getting in over my head or is this something I can learn? It seems ASA(?) is the association I should look into, is this correct? Is there a way to read the rules on line. And last but not least, how do I go about taking this test I read about? It sounds like a lot of fun, I hope I'm not getting in over my head. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Steve M · #2 (**permalink**) Tue May 14, 2002, 07:51pm

Dave,
I'd suggest that you head to the ETeamz softball board and speak with Tom McCarville - he is the monitor for that board and lives less than an hour from AC.

Steve M

IRISHMAFIA · #3 (**permalink**) Tue May 14, 2002, 08:31pm

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Originally posted by Dave Asselin
Howdy doody boys and girls, I'm obviously new to your forum. I started reading because I am thinking about becoming an umpire in the southern Jersey area. I thought I knew the lion's share of the rules of softball until I began reading. I never realized how truly stupid I am. Info about dragging the foot and base runner interference have my head spinning. I started getting interested when I was umping for my daughter's rec league games as a parent volunteer. It seems I have a knack for it and I can ignore the more boisterous fans out there. I asked a couple of coach friends and they said they'd get me in touch with the right people. Am I getting in over my head or is this something I can learn? It seems ASA(?) is the association I should look into, is this correct? Is there a way to read the rules on line. And last but not least, how do I go about taking this test I read about? It sounds like a lot of fun, I hope I'm not getting in over my head. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Dave,

Where in South Jersey? If your in the SW portion, just jump across the DMB and work with us in DE. We will make you an ASA and NFHS umpire. If you're on the other shore, Tom McCarville is probably a good place to start.

Gulf Coast Blue · #4 (**permalink**) Tue May 14, 2002, 08:43pm

Welcome Dave..........

Steve and Mike gave you good skinny...........

If you ever come down to Tx.........look some of the rest of us up........

We will be glad to help you too.....grin

Joel

Dave Asselin · #5 (**permalink**) Wed May 15, 2002, 06:31am

Thanks for all the good info. De. would be a bit of a hike for me. I'm in Burlington Co. I did send an email off to Tom McCarville yesterday and hoping for a reply soon. If I'm ever in Tx. again I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks again,

[Edited by Dave Asselin on May 15th, 2002 at 06:59 AM]

kono · #6 (**permalink**) Wed May 15, 2002, 08:20am

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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA

Dave,

Where in South Jersey? If your in the SW portion, just jump across the DMB and work with us in DE. We will make you an ASA and NFHS umpire. If you're on the other shore, Tom McCarville is probably a good place to start.

Isn't this question usually phrased "Which exit??"

-Kono

Dave Asselin · #7 (**permalink**) Wed May 15, 2002, 08:48am

Yep, Exit 5. That was good for a laugh. In my defense I'm not a native Joiseyan. Born and bred in Pawtucket RI. Home of the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox.

mick · #8 (**permalink**) Fri May 24, 2002, 08:23pm

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Originally posted by Dave Asselin
Howdy doody boys and girls, I'm obviously new to your forum. I started reading because I am thinking about becoming an umpire in the southern Jersey area. I thought I knew the lion's share of the rules of softball until I began reading. I never realized how truly stupid I am. Info about dragging the foot and base runner interference have my head spinning. I started getting interested when I was umping for my daughter's rec league games as a parent volunteer. It seems I have a knack for it and I can ignore the more boisterous fans out there. I asked a couple of coach friends and they said they'd get me in touch with the right people. Am I getting in over my head or is this something I can learn? It seems ASA(?) is the association I should look into, is this correct? Is there a way to read the rules on line. And last but not least, how do I go about taking this test I read about? It sounds like a lot of fun, I hope I'm not getting in over my head. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Good luck with Softball, Dave.
I started this thing at around 42 years old, and today I don't suck as bad as I used to.
mick

Steve M · #9 (**permalink**) Fri May 24, 2002, 09:38pm

Dave,
Just saw your note on Pawtucket's Red Sox. I've seen them a few times at the Red Barons' park. Any more, I much prefer the minor league games to the majors.

Steve M

bluezebra · #10 (**permalink**) Fri May 24, 2002, 11:51pm

Dave:

You're NOT stupid. Stupid is thinking you know all the rules, even though you never read the book. You're willing to learn. That makes you smart in my book.

Bob

Dave Asselin · #11 (**permalink**) Sat May 25, 2002, 08:42pm

Steve, I definately enjoy the Minors. I live in the Trenton area now and go to the Trenton Thunder games when I can. They're also Red Sox affiliates. Enjoy, Dave A.

Bob, Thanks for the encouragement. I just recently got the ASA rule book and started reading. I'm prepping for the test. Thanks, Dave A.