ASA Nationals....What to expect??

derwil · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 09, 2011, 06:31pm

Got my contract signed and a note from the UIC for my first National. What should I expect as far as number of games/day, overall experience etc.? Like I said, new to the National thing, just looking for what's going to happen during the week, advice.....

Thanks

Gulf Coast Blue · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Jul 10, 2011, 10:36pm

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Originally Posted by derwil

Got my contract signed and a note from the UIC for my first National. What should I expect as far as number of games/day, overall experience etc.? Like I said, new to the National thing, just looking for what's going to happen during the week, advice.....

Thanks

3-5 games per day. Crappy pay....hopefully good food (OKC or Atlanta is great....Ft. Worth and College Station is also good).....you will not be able to put a BB up your butt for your first game.....but you will survive.

You will be nervous.......but you will have the time of your life.

Make sure you have all of your uniforms in order. That is important.

Most important........listen to the UIC for the tournament......do what he says.......and you should be OK.

Joel

argodad · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 07:19am

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Originally Posted by derwil

Got my contract signed and a note from the UIC for my first National. What should I expect as far as number of games/day, overall experience etc.? Like I said, new to the National thing, just looking for what's going to happen during the week, advice.....

Thanks

Enjoy meeting your fellow umpires. Some of the best friends I ever made were at Nationals.

NCASAUmp · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 08:19am

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Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Blue

you will not be able to put a BB up your butt for your first game.....but you will survive.

Shhhhh! Don't tell him about the induction ceremony! It's a secret!

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Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Blue

Make sure you have all of your uniforms in order. That is important.

Absolutely. That's the LAST thing you should slouch on. Keep your shoes polished and get your uniform nicely pressed before you leave. I always prefer a brand new hat for the Nationals. It just looks sharper.

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Originally Posted by Gulf Coast Blue

Most important........listen to the UIC for the tournament......do what he says.......and you should be OK.

Joel

Agreed completely. If s/he tells you to do a headstand while calling strikes, do the best damn headstand you can.

And congratulations! Getting an ASA National is quite an accomplishment.

Bandit · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 09:39am

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Originally Posted by derwil

Got my contract signed and a note from the UIC for my first National. What should I expect as far as number of games/day, overall experience etc.? Like I said, new to the National thing, just looking for what's going to happen during the week, advice.....

Thanks

Where will this first National take you?

derwil · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 11:39am

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.

derwil · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 11:52am

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Absolutely. That's the LAST thing you should slouch on. Keep your shoes polished and get your uniform nicely pressed before you leave. I always prefer a brand new hat for the Nationals. It just looks sharper.

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!!

NCASAUmp · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 12:00pm

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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....

Bandit · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 12:21pm

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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.

Have to look you up. I'll be there too. But I'll be on the other side of the fence this year. Daughter is playing.

Who is the UIC?

IRISHMAFIA · #10 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 05:55pm

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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.

That may not be the make of the pants.

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

Depending on your UIC that may not be a good thing. Different folks have different opinions on the high-gloss type of applications to shoes and belts. Shouldn't hurt on evaluation, but don't get upset if someone says something.

derwil · #11 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 11, 2011, 06:08pm

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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 · #12 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 12, 2011, 08:00am

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 · #13 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 12, 2011, 12:28pm

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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 · #14 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 12, 2011, 12:38pm

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

And shinguards with shorts.

RefereeUmp · #15 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 12, 2011, 02:56pm

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Originally Posted by derwil

Got my contract signed and a note from the UIC for my first National. What should I expect as far as number of games/day, overall experience etc.? Like I said, new to the National thing, just looking for what's going to happen during the week, advice.....

Thanks

I to got my go ahead this am from my Distric UIC. See you in Montgomery

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