Looking to Ump

fastERpitch3 · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 14, 2003, 08:07pm

I have played fastpitch nearly forever! haha. I am 16 and would like to become an umpire. Is this possible? I live in North Carolina. If my age is okay, how do I become one?

Steve M · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 14, 2003, 09:07pm

ASA does have a youth umpire program. Maybe Mike Rowe will see this thread and put you in contact with the right folks in your area. btw, I started umpiring at 14.

Steve M

JEL · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 14, 2003, 09:52pm

Contact your local rec department, or your high school coach to find out who is the UIC in your town, or area. Give that person a call and tell them you would like to umpire, you WILL be calling before you know it! Be prepared to work hard, and study hard, and have a lot of fun, and learn the game from a whole new perspective! Good Luck!

IRISHMAFIA · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 14, 2003, 10:23pm

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Originally posted by fastERpitch3
I have played fastpitch nearly forever! haha. I am 16 and would like to become an umpire. Is this possible? I live in North Carolina. If my age is okay, how do I become one?

I would suggest you e-mail Charles Baker @ [email protected]

He should be able to direct you to the closest local ASA organization to get started.

bluezebra · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 15, 2003, 12:56pm

". I am 16 and would like to become an umpire"

Before you do anything else, see a psychiatrist about this tendency toward masochism.

Good luck,

Bob

Kris3333 · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Jul 15, 2003, 02:07pm

I would totally recommend you giving it a try. Even if you don't stick with it, it will give you a greater appreciation of the game AND other umpires, especially when you're the player!

umpinnc · #7 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 17, 2003, 08:45am

contact Hylton Tucker in north carolina, he can put you in touch with the right person.