Is this what happens when the economy is in the toilet?

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Compared to other items which involves entertainmant/physical fitness dollars, softball is an inexpensive, long term distraction. Don't see the decline in teams as much as an increase in the umpire community.

The issue for us is to make the umpiring attractive so these new umpires don't just disappear when things get better.

Hire bikini models to do clinics? that would make it more attractive for me.