What would you do?

[gumpire]

Thought about talking to local UIC or refusing to work further tourneys at that field. Either or both of these seem resonable?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by gumpire

Thought about talking to local UIC or refusing to work further tourneys at that field. Either or both of these seem resonable?

If you made a commitment, you made a commitment and should tough it out. If the TD wants to change rules mid-tourney, that's his problem. Direct all complaints his way and wash your hands of it.

After that, think twice about calling his "just for fun" tourneys ever again.

[wadeintothem]

If you arent getting paid or if you simply dont want to work those tourneys (I know I wouldnt) - I understand that... and I say Run!

Other than that - whats the big deal?

Its their tourney. They hired you to enforce their tourney rules. So they change it - who cares? Ive had tourney rules change before- things get adjusted. This is like beer league stuff - people have tons of rules for those games.

Its not your game. What the heck do you care what the ceiling is? I really dont see the problem here. Make sure its understood and pregame and move on.

[gumpire]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I would make sure its understood from the pregame meeting. If the tourney rules are not clear or there could be misunderstanding - pregame is where that is addressed. Whatever ceiling (or any other rule) the TD wants- find out and thats it - just make sure its clear.

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

If you arent getting paid or if you simply dont want to work those tourneys (I know I wouldnt) - I understand that... and I say Run!

Other than that - whats the big deal?

Its their tourney. They hired you to enforce their tourney rules. So they change it - who cares? Ive had tourney rules change before- things get adjusted. This is like beer league stuff - people have tons of rules for those games.

Its not your game. What the heck do you care what the ceiling is? I really dont see the problem here. Make sure its understood and pregame and move on.

Thank you all for your responses.

Just for clarification, Wade, in my OP I stated that I had already completed 3 of 6 games that day BEFORE the TD mentioned this ceiling issue. (Actually I think I completed 4, but OP says 3).

Thank you again.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by gumpire

Thank you all for your responses.

Just for clarification, Wade, in my OP I stated that I had already completed 3 of 6 games that day BEFORE the TD mentioned this ceiling issue. (Actually I think I completed 4, but OP says 3).

Thank you again.

I understood that. Dont worry about it so much. I consider that issue the same as in friendlies when Courtesy Runner rules get changed or time limits get changed. Things change in less than "formal" championship events. Take it in stride. Semper Gumby - always flexible You are way to worried about a non-issue is my point. This was obviously not a championship event, so yes, the TD is within ASA rules to change this if he wants - 12' ceiling is for championship play. In fact if he want's every other game 10' then 12' foot then skyball/no limit then 7' he can do that.

[gdc25]

It's Slow Pitch Softball (and before anybody gets their feathers all ruffled, Slow Pitch is all I do and I try to do it well) and a "for fun" tournament to boot.

Just call a couple of borderline strikes and get 'em swingin'. They will forget all about the arc limit.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by gdc25

Just call a couple of borderline strikes and get 'em swingin'. They will forget all about the arc limit.

Bah... You and I both know that they'll be grumbling about the arc, regardless of the limit. I've only done SP, and I've been at it for 16+ years. Trust me, they'll grumble.

[BuggBob]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Semper Gumby - always flexible

Now that is good advice!

Until it is the Championship it is all water of a duck's back. Improvise, adapt, overcome.