ASA Should Be Ashamed

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

ASA is the host of the WCOS. Since the onset, they have been emphasizing that this is INTERNATIONAL softball played under ISF rules.

Yet, there are umpires wearing ASA uniforms and equipment. If they cannot afford to properly equip the game officials, they shouldn't be running the tournament.

And I understand these are not all ASA-trained umpires, but some of the mechanics I've seen tonight are questionable.

JMHO

Most of the general public doesn't give a hoot about what logo is on the umpire's hat.

Perhaps ASA is doing this intentionally to put their brand out there?

ISF is the one dropping the ball on this, it seems to me. If the tournament is sanctioned by ISF, it is their place to state requirements to the host, such as umpire uniforms.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Most of the general public doesn't give a hoot about what logo is on the umpire's hat.

Perhaps ASA is doing this intentionally to put their brand out there?

ISF is the one dropping the ball on this, it seems to me. If the tournament is sanctioned by ISF, it is their place to state requirements to the host, such as umpire uniforms.

No, ASA is the host, it is their responsibility. Just like those who do college and wear a conference hat. The conference school is the host, but the game is sanctioned and played under NCAA rules.

[Dakota]

Who is the host of the NCAA Division I Softball Championships? ASA? It is at their (ASA's) stadium, just like the World Cup. I seriously doubt ASA could get away with having the umpires wear ASA uniforms in the WCWS.

[okla21fan]

ASA has nothing (and I mean nothing) to do with the CWS other than the NCAA leases the stadium from ASA. Ask someone from the National office next time if they could even get you 'comp' tickets or some such to a game.

World Cup is a much different story though. That Tournament is run by ISF in conjunction with ASA.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Who is the host of the NCAA Division I Softball Championships? ASA? It is at their (ASA's) stadium, just like the World Cup. I seriously doubt ASA could get away with having the umpires wear ASA uniforms in the WCWS.

That is my point. NCAA is the host and sponsor. You are not going to see any umpires in different uniforms no matter where they umpired to get to that point.

If you notice during the NCAA Softball Championships, there are NCAA decals everywhere. Many are covering the ASA. ASA is not allowed to promote themselves unless they pay like any other sponsor. I believe the only place you will see "ASA" during those games is on the scoreboard as part of the stadium's name.