ASA Nationals....What to expect??

[argodad]

Originally Posted by derwil

About an hour down the road in Montomery, AL. 12u A.

Interestingly, we have guys coming in from Alaska. Forcast for August in Alabama is 100º+ and 90% humidity. Not quite Alaska weather.

Good people in Montgomery. They treat you well. If it is like 2008, you will split time between Fain Park and Lagoon Park with the weekend games at Lagoon Park. Opening ceremonies were in the Montgomery Biscuits stadium. We also had umpires from Alaska and Washington. It took them a couple of days to adjust. Keep an eye on them if they are your partners in the early rounds.

[JEL]

Originally Posted by derwil

Got two additional pairs. Bought two last year and have bairly worn them, 2 more this year - total of 4. 2 base/2 plate. I usually like the charcoal but those are staying at home. I believe my district UIC, who will be the assistant UIC @ the National, would have a heart attack If I showed up in the charcoal pants.

One of your Alaska comrades WILL have charcoal pants. After about an inning, they will be charcoal color just to below the pocket, after about three innigs they will be charcoal all the way to his feet!

If you get a chance to work with that guy (Stan), by all means try and do so! He is an excellent umpire, super guy, and fun to work with.

You never did say, Who is the UIC?

[derwil]

UIC is Bob Mauger from up North somewhere....NJ I think. Yankees......

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by derwil

UIC is Bob Mauger from up North somewhere....NJ I think. Yankees......

Bob Mauger is from New Jersey. I have never worked for him, but have had several conversations with him at UIC Clinics and National Council meetings the past few years. Also have several common acquaintances (I lived in NJ until I moved to GA in 1985; I guess that makes me a Damn Yankee, since I never left).

I would consider him fairly laid back (well not Max Wilkes, but as laid back as a Yankee can be), and would think he wouldn't be overly demanding or critical considering this is 12U, plus the anticipated heat and heat index. But, I would also expect certain minimums to be completely adhered to; proper ASA uniforms, rules knowledge, game management, courtesy to coaches, working ASA mechanics.

I expect you will enjoy working with Bob, unless you can't live up to those expectations.