ASA National Assignments

[scottk_61]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

One I've been hoping for; probably my last big opportunity. Women's Major Fastpitch, Auburn, AL.

Good place to do a tourney, hosts are great and the site is easy to get to.
Who else is going with you there?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by scottk_61

Good place to do a tourney, hosts are great and the site is easy to get to.
Who else is going with you there?

Who the hell woke you up?

[scottk_61]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Who the hell woke you up?

I've been around, jealous of you guys working games.
I still hope to get this aneurysm fixed one day so I can get back to calling games.

So, has your a** thawed out yet up there in the lost NE?
I had a nice day today, soaking up the sun and being glad I never see the snow and cold you do.

[Duke]

Just heard, I am headed to 18U Golds

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Duke

Just heard, I am headed to 18U Golds

Wow, Congrats.

Any advice on how to get there?

[outathm]

Fly from Sacramento to OKC. It is a nice flight. Not too long but long enough for a meal if you fly a real airline.

[bkbjones]

Looks like my national will be spent somewhere besides the ball yard. Last worked one in 2005. I guess I am like so many teams in so many tournaments: two and barbecue.

Congrats to all of you who are working nationals.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Wow, Congrats.

Any advice on how to get there?

The process, as I understand it, is that each association can recommend (nominate) 'x' number of umpires to their Regional UIC; how each association makes those selections depends on the Commissioner and the Association UIC. Each Regional UIC can recommend (nominate) 'y' number of umpires to the National Director.

From that compiled list, the National Director chooses which umpires will be used. If there is a Regional distribution or quota/minimum per Region, I am not aware of it, although that certainly would be a consideration.

For example, Mike may be able to submit 2 names each year; but if and when his selections are passed to the National Director is solely the option of his Regional UIC. If they are used is completely to the discretion of the National Director.

So, you need to impress your Commissioner and UIC. If they nominate you, it's up to your Regional UIC to decide to pass you to the final level, where the National Director has to be sufficiently impressed with your credentials.