Ump-Attire Sale

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

Yeah right. How many of you have seen someone sent home, or even made to get different pants at a National? When they first came out with this mandate it was hard nose all the way like there was going to be an inspection of everyones pants prior to them taking the field and no ASA Flech's (western cut) no games. I have still seen a number of umpires at Nationals without western cut pockets. I haven't examined their pants to see if they are non-western cut flech's but I know they weren't ASA pants since they didn't have western cut.

ok I vented a little above, thanks I feel better now, but seriously how many of you have seen pants, or other uniform issues addressed at Nationals?

Sent home? Maybe not.

Not working on Sunday? Maybe not even Saturday? Pretty sure.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Sent home? Maybe not.

Not working on Sunday? Maybe not even Saturday? Pretty sure.

Much more likely to happen than to be sent home. At some NCs the top group of umpires are so close in skill level that UIC are looking for any reason, no matter how small, to differentiate umpires.

I much prefer to wear the slash pocket pants, much more comfortable for my body type. But I won't even take them with me on my trips to an ASA National Championship.

[DaveASA/FED]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Sent home? Maybe not.

Not working on Sunday? Maybe not even Saturday? Pretty sure.

I have a picture of the "If" crew on my cube wall here at work form a national after the mandate was made. Only 1 of the 3 umpires have "official" pants on. Plate umpire is wearing pleated pants, 1B has non western cut pockets.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

I have a picture of the "If" crew on my cube wall here at work form a national after the mandate was made. Only 1 of the 3 umpires have "official" pants on. Plate umpire is wearing pleated pants, 1B has non western cut pockets.

Was this in 2008?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

I have a picture of the "If" crew on my cube wall here at work form a national after the mandate was made. Only 1 of the 3 umpires have "official" pants on. Plate umpire is wearing pleated pants, 1B has non western cut pockets.

When this was first mandated, there were not enough pants in the inventory, so umpires who could not get them were given a pass. Actually, I'm pretty sure that issue was raised and posted on this board.

I love it when people complain they don't like the western cut because they cannot put anything in their pocket. Then again, if they are too tight to access, maybe you need to buy the next highest size.

[gdc25]

Reports from fellow umpires from their Slow Pitch Natl's this year said "Dockers" were the pant of choice. We don't allow Dockers at our state championship tournaments let alone a Nat'l.

[JEL]

Well, here's another thread that kinda took a left turn from where it started, but....

since it started as a "good deal notification" I thought I might mention another.

I am sure many know of www.theofficialschoice.com - Home but I can't remember it being mentioned here.

They have been e-mailing me sale item prices big time here lately. I did buy about 50 shirts for our association a couple months ago at $10.00 each! Shirts are lightweight, color holds great, but are easier prone to "picks" than some, but at that price wow!

They do service several sports, have charcoal pants, but I don't think they have heather or navy.

Just a heads up.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I love it when people complain they don't like the western cut because they cannot put anything in their pocket.

I just complain about them because they look goofy as hell!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I just complain about them because they look goofy as hell!

As opposed to the elephant ears the others cause?

They are working on a new style of pants which include a Dockers-like look, but not Dockers.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

As opposed to the elephant ears the others cause?

You know, proper size and care of the pants, and this "phenomenon" of elephant ears that everyone likes to talk about to justify the goofy looking ASA pants doesn't seem to happen. But, to each his own, I guess.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

They are working on a new style of pants which include a Dockers-like look, but not Dockers.

Why is ASA not satisfied with us looking like umpires?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Why is ASA not satisfied with us looking like umpires?

Because it seems somewhere along the way some people believe it is more important to look good than be good.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

When this was first mandated, there were not enough pants in the inventory, so umpires who could not get them were given a pass. Actually, I'm pretty sure that issue was raised and posted on this board.

I love it when people complain they don't like the western cut because they cannot put anything in their pocket. Then again, if they are too tight to access, maybe you need to buy the next highest size.

What would one keep in front his pocket anyway?

or was that your point?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

What would one keep in front his pocket anyway?

or was that your point?

I keep my chapstick and flipping coin there. I'll sometimes tuck my indicator in there as well when I'm grabbing a water between half-innings.

[Andy]

Since I only need the flipping coin when I'm on the plate, it goes in my ball bag.

I do keep a chapstick and indicator (between innings) in my front pockets when I work the bases.