Umpire Hospitality at ASA Nationals

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

I guess it depends on what you consider "hospitality".

According to the ASA Code, the bidding agency is responsible to house and feed the umpires during scheduled games. If they are housed in a hotel with a breakfast, then they must provide lunch and dinner; otherwise, they must provide 3 meals a day when games are played.

Steve,

Don't know where you are reading this, but the only requirement I can find in the code is the host is responsible for umpire fees and housing.

I understand what should happen and, as an umpire coordinator, what you are directed to do, but I can see nothing that is actually in black and white.

And I have a feeling I know where Brian's non-existent party took place. We had one where the party was pizza on the porch attached to trailers which acted as a very crowded dressing room for the umpires. Only problem was that every person associated with the tournament, their family and friends were all invited and the umpire basically got what was leftover. And there were also hot dogs if the umpire wanted to fire up the grill and make them.

At the tournament I UICd, I pretty much had to beg for some help in putting together something at the last second. When I originally asked what may have been planned, those running the tournament just had a blank stare. Nice people, but they were totally clueless. I helped put something together with the help of a couple other umpires.

[SRW]

The unofficial policy here in SeaTown is that when we host a National, our Umpire's Association provides hospitality (meals, water and snacks) for the umpires throughout the tournament, as well as the umpire dinner on the last night of the tournament.

As the umpire coordinator for the 18A Western last year, that task fell on me. We spent around $1200 for the entire week, and that included the banquet. Those there can attest that my girlfriend made a darn good clam and shrimp boil - tailgate style, along with all kinds of salads and snacks, and chicken and hamburgers right off the grill. (Being a catering director, she has some "in's" for this kind of thing.)

[DeputyUICHousto]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

And I have a feeling I know where Brian's non-existent party took place.

This was a slow pitch tournament in a southern state that boarders Florida. One of the funniest things that happened was the night of the draw. I always try to go to the draw when I can. This was the Women's A National. At the draw I sat near one of the teams and was told that the swimming pool at their hotel didn't work but the hotel across the road was a "sister" hotel and they could use that pool. While walking across the street to the "sister" hotel in their bathing suits, a Sheriff's Deputy stopped them and made them go back to their hotel because they didn't allow females to dress like that in public. I laughed my butt off at that one.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by DeputyUICHousto

This was a slow pitch tournament in a southern state that boarders Florida. One of the funniest things that happened was the night of the draw. I always try to go to the draw when I can. This was the Women's A National. At the draw I sat near one of the teams and was told that the swimming pool at their hotel didn't work but the hotel across the road was a "sister" hotel and they could use that pool. While walking across the street to the "sister" hotel in their bathing suits, a Sheriff's Deputy stopped them and made them go back to their hotel because they didn't allow females to dress like that in public. I laughed my butt off at that one.

Must've been one of those towns that declares three women living together to be a brothel.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by DeputyUICHousto

This was a slow pitch tournament in a southern state that boarders Florida. One of the funniest things that happened was the night of the draw. I always try to go to the draw when I can. This was the Women's A National. At the draw I sat near one of the teams and was told that the swimming pool at their hotel didn't work but the hotel across the road was a "sister" hotel and they could use that pool. While walking across the street to the "sister" hotel in their bathing suits, a Sheriff's Deputy stopped them and made them go back to their hotel because they didn't allow females to dress like that in public. I laughed my butt off at that one.

Mine was a men's major in a cowboy state.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by DeputyUICHousto

This was a slow pitch tournament in a southern state that boarders Florida. One of the funniest things that happened was the night of the draw. I always try to go to the draw when I can. This was the Women's A National. At the draw I sat near one of the teams and was told that the swimming pool at their hotel didn't work but the hotel across the road was a "sister" hotel and they could use that pool. While walking across the street to the "sister" hotel in their bathing suits, a Sheriff's Deputy stopped them and made them go back to their hotel because they didn't allow females to dress like that in public. I laughed my butt off at that one.

There was a guy here who I won't name but he was the umpire coordinator at the 18U Western held here last year.

Anyway, at one of our tournaments he was at the "headquarters" hotel. Had to run for a kegga beer or something and was waiting for the elevator to go back up. Elevator door opens and here are a couple of players from the tournament. He recognizes them, they probly recognize him. They are, um, out of uniform as they head for the pool.

He had a hard time focusing on their strike zone the next day.

[SRW]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

There was a guy here who I won't name but he was the umpire coordinator at the 18U Western held here last year.

Anyway, at one of our tournaments he was at the "headquarters" hotel. Had to run for a kegga beer or something and was waiting for the elevator to go back up. Elevator door opens and here are a couple of players from the tournament. He recognizes them, they probly recognize him. They are, um, out of uniform as they head for the pool.

He had a hard time focusing on their strike zone the next day.

Uh,
Yeah.
Golden 18 - er, 18-Gold.

[Scooby]

I will be going to Georgia this year. What should I expect?

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Scooby

I will be going to Georgia this year. What should I expect?

heat..humidity...bugs.. lotsa umps with missing teeth.
Just kidding.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by Scooby

I will be going to Georgia this year. What should I expect?

Which National? The 14A in Marietta/Cobb County?

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Which National? The 14A in Marietta/Cobb County?

Yes, the 14u, as a host exchange.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by Scooby

I will be going to Georgia this year. What should I expect?

1. Never sit in the grass.
2. Never go outside without shoes and socks.
3. Real food. All lutefisk is confiscated at the border and incinerated.
4. A lot of people who have never set their alarm clocks for 330 a.m. to start shoveling snow off their cars, driveways and sidewalks.

[DeputyUICHousto]

Originally Posted by Scooby

I will be going to Georgia this year. What should I expect?

My "pizza party" was in Georgia...good luck!

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by DeputyUICHousto

My "pizza party" was in Georgia...good luck!

It was pretty unanimous that GA was great for the hospitality as they were talking about various opportunities at a recent meeting. Never been there so I dont know.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SRW

Uh,
Yeah.
Golden 18 - er, 18-Gold.

So, you got one of them there Gold Golden Globe Awards?