Documentation on A.S.A. Umpire Dress Code

[gdc25]

I've looked high and low, emailed and called ASA officials and have yet to get an answer other than "it's just a known fact". After seeing some of the items worn a weekend or two ago, I would say that it's not that well known.

Where can I find written documentation of the official ASA Umpire dress code for championship play?

I'm looking for information on Indiana but anything would be great.

[Dakota]

ASA Rule 10-5.

But, you should also check with your state commissioner and your local umpire association.

[gdc25]

Originally Posted by Dakota

ASA Rule 10-5.

But, you should also check with your state commissioner and your local umpire association.

Dangit!! I knew as soon as I posted this that I had read it in the 2008 book and was just overlooking it in the 2009. Lookin' dumb again?


and to answer one of the questions above, it's not something that I want to wear, it's things that I don't want to see. I do wish that it mandated the western cut pockets though, I hate seeing the pocket liners of "business casual" slacks.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by gdc25

Dangit!! I knew as soon as I posted this that I had read it in the 2008 book and was just overlooking it in the 2009. Lookin' dumb again?


and to answer one of the questions above, it's not something that I want to wear, it's things that I don't want to see. I do wish that it mandated the western cut pockets though, I hate seeing the pocket liners of "business casual" slacks.

The mandate to wear ASA Properties pants (which would result in western cut pockets) only applies to ASA Nationals. Now if your UIC or Commissioner (you are in Indiana, right, where he makes all the uniform sales??) mandated that for your local Championship Play, that would be something else.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

The mandate to wear ASA Properties pants (which would result in western cut pockets) only applies to ASA Nationals. Now if your UIC or Commissioner (you are in Indiana, right, where he makes all the uniform sales??) mandated that for your local Championship Play, that would be something else.

However, as long as it's an option, I would suggest wearing the ASA pants, regardless of the level of play. Some may disagree, but I feel it reflects more positively upon you as an umpire to show up in a crisp and proper uniform.

Yes, I wear the ASA Fechheimer pants when calling the local coed C league. The majority of them don't realize I'm doing it, but there may be that one person who spots it and appreciates it.

Treat every game you call as though it's the best level around.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

However, as long as it's an option, I would suggest wearing the ASA pants, regardless of the level of play. Some may disagree, but I feel it reflects more positively upon you as an umpire to show up in a crisp and proper uniform.

Yes, I wear the ASA Fechheimer pants when calling the local coed C league. The majority of them don't realize I'm doing it, but there may be that one person who spots it and appreciates it.

Treat every game you call as though it's the best level around.

Absolutely!! In our local association, we wear only ASA uniforms, no local patches, no local exceptions. I will allow new umpires to start with cheaper pants, but as soon as they buy a "next" pair, it is expected to be the right ones. We are "tournament dress" in all our local ball; and the teams recognize the professionalism and pride it demonstrates.

[azbigdawg]

Originally Posted by gdc25

I've looked high and low, emailed and called ASA officials and have yet to get an answer other than "it's just a known fact". After seeing some of the items worn a weekend or two ago, I would say that it's not that well known.

Where can I find written documentation of the official ASA Umpire dress code for championship play?

I'm looking for information on Indiana but anything would be great.

Have you checked with your Indiana UIC?


and not to open a can of worms... but is there something you wear/want to wear that you have been told you cant wear in championship play?

[Stu Clary]

Originally Posted by gdc25

I've looked high and low, emailed and called ASA officials and have yet to get an answer other than "it's just a known fact". After seeing some of the items worn a weekend or two ago, I would say that it's not that well known.

Where can I find written documentation of the official ASA Umpire dress code for championship play?

Originally Posted by Dakota

ASA Rule 10-5.

Ha! That pretty much spells it out.

"High and low" indeed.