ASA Nationals

[Andy]

I had heard this year that approx 70% of all of the umpire slots for nationals (with the exception of 18Gold, and Men's and women's Majors) were going to umpires from the host association to cut down on travel expenses. Is this correct?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

I had heard this year that approx 70% of all of the umpire slots for nationals (with the exception of 18Gold, and Men's and women's Majors) were going to umpires from the host association to cut down on travel expenses. Is this correct?

From ASA Code:

03.

Fast Pitch

a.

Men's and Women's Major. The National Director of Umpires shall
select all umpires.

b. Junior Olympic GOLD Girls’ 18-Under. The National Director of
Umpires shall select all umpires.

c.

All other Fast Pitch National Championships. Shall use a
minimum of three ( 3 ) outside ( at-large ) umpires to be selected from
within the respective region hosting the entries.

d. Deficiencies. Should there be a deficiency in the number of team
entries, the tournament director in cooperation with the host
commissioner, may contact the regional director who has the authority to
reduce the number of assigned at-large umpires to no less than three

( 3 ).

[okla21fan]

small correction from my earlier post:

'mrs okla21fan' will have 5 games today. (out of 9 games slots on her field and last game starts at midnight tonight)) I don't envy the blues who are working their fbutts off in College Station. From the calls I have received, the whole blue crew is really working hard under the circumstances. At least tomorrow the number of fields drops from about 15 to 11, so there should be more flexibility.

at least the high today was 'only' 99 degrees

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Andy

I had heard this year that approx 70% of all of the umpire slots for nationals (with the exception of 18Gold, and Men's and women's Majors) were going to umpires from the host association to cut down on travel expenses. Is this correct?

I have heard that they are trying to utilize umpires in the general area in order to cut down on costs for everyone.

[Dukat]

Got the call last night that mine made for next weekend. My first Slow Pitch National.

ASA Slow Pitch Women's Masters 35-Over - Tupelo, MS

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dukat

Got the call last night that mine made for next weekend. My first Slow Pitch National.

ASA Slow Pitch Women's Masters 35-Over - Tupelo, MS

Congrats, Dukat! Hope you have a great time calling your first National.

[Dukat]

Not my first National, Just my first Slow Pitch National.

I have done 2 Fast Pitch Nationals previously.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Dukat

Not my first National, Just my first Slow Pitch National.

I have done 2 Fast Pitch Nationals previously.

Ahhh... My mistake.

Will you be applying for NIF after this?

[Dukat]

I am planning on it.
I am planning on applying for both NIF and Gold Medal upon returning.

[drwells1]

Hey DUKAT I'll be looking forward to meeting you. I am also going to the tourn. in Tupelo. This will be my third and my second with this UIC. He is a good one.

[drwells1]

Hey Dukat I just looked at your profile and saw where you were from and I know who you are. LOL