ASA Nationals....What to expect??

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by derwil

Got 2 new hats and 2 new pairs of pants for Nationals. I really don't like the Fechheimer pants - they really don't fit me well. Very tight.

Used the leather luster on the shoes this spring - still look good.

Ready to go!!

I'm not a fan of the leather luster. Just some good ol' fashioned Kiwi polish with the right brushes will do wonders.

Do you have just the 2 pairs of Fechheimers? Or do you have more, but bought 2 more? I think you might need more than just the 2....

[derwil]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Do you have just the 2 pairs of Fechheimers? Or do you have more, but bought 2 more? I think you might need more than just the 2....

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.

[RadioBlue]

Most of my nationals, I've worked 4 or 5 games Mon. - Wed. It'll slow down a bit on Thu. or Fri. You might work 2 games on Sat. If you bust your hump, do what's asked of you and look good and don't make waves, add another game on Sunday.

Then again, if it rains, expect some verrrry long days.

Good luck to you. Have a blast. You'll make some great friends.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by derwil

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.

Good choice. They would be as welcome as a red uniform shirt.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Good choice. They would be as welcome as a red uniform shirt.

And shinguards with shorts.

[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.