ASA Nationals....Worth it????

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Originally Posted by derwil

I was promised an ASA National for next year, dunno what it is yeat, from our district director. I've heard bad stories about umpires being treated like crap...expected to be at the sight for 4-5 days and getting 3-4 games a day at $20/game. Any of this true??

If so, I'd rather turn down the prestige of the National tourney and take a normal local one, sleep in my own bed and make $30 a game.

Thoughts??

You are in Alabama and are being told about umpires being treated like crap? Alabama is one of the premier places an umpire can work a national. I was treated like a king in Mobile. G. Pat always made sure the umpires at 'Bama NCs were treated great. However, 3-4 games a day may not include your night games.

But I agree with the others. If you are placing convenience and money ahead of working a NC, opt out and give someone else an opportunity.